More Board Meeting

The June board meeting is history (except for dinner tonight). The primary business was approval of the FY 2006 budget. The board was very diligent about learning all the nuances of the proposed budget and testing the premises behind it. After this thorough review the budget was approved.

The afternoon has been spent hearing committee reports with a lot of good questions and ideas. This meeting was the last one for two of our trustees as their terms are complete.

Peter Roy, the chair of the NOLS board for the past two years will be remembered for his strong leadership of the board. His legacy will include the NOLS International Base Camp in Lander and the NOLS Bus.

Pete Colhoun has served as the school’s treasurer and has paved the way for the NOLS partnership with Orvis. Pete also has been a champion of NOLS branding efforts. Both Pete and Peter will be missed.

Kate Williams’ has also completed her term. Kate wasn’t able to attend today’s meeting, as she has just assumed the board chair at her children’s school in Vermont. Kate will be remembered for her work on the NOLS education and leadership committee. Kate was the champion for improved relations and partnerships with secondary schools across the country.

Thanks to Peter, Pete and Kate.

Bruce Palmer, NOLS marketing director