Minutes of the Friends of the Moonridge ZooBoard of Directors Meeting

July 11,2012

Board Members Present: Kathy Greenwood, Shelley Golden, Barbara Jordan, Susan Amerson,Bill Treadwell, Sue Morrissey, Sam Baca, Carol Surack.

Others Present: Gale Nichols, LaVonne Contreras, Len Backus, Debbie Richardson, Lori Judd,Michelle Kocsy, Anita Becotte, Carrie Traxler

I. Board meeting called to order by Kathy Greenwood at 10:00 am.II. Minutes from the June, 2012 meeting were approved. Motion made by Sue Morrissey

and 2nd by Shelley Golden.III. Kathy Greenwood, President

a. Kathy requested funds for a new plexiglass cover for the new zoo model. Thecover would protect and keep the model clean. A motion was made to purchasethe cover for approximately $1,475.00 by Susan Amerson and 2nd by Sam Baca.All approved.

b. National Zoo Keepers Week will take place during the 3rd week in July. On July18th

, the keepers will receive a massage given by Rita from Elevations and alunch. This is a small way to show the keepers how much the Friends appreciatethem and all their hard work.

IV. Sam Baca, Treasurera. See attachment

V. COO Shelley Golden. Nothing to reportVI. Bill Treadwell, Vice President

a. See attachmentVII. Susan Amerson, Parliamentarian,

a. She will start working on adopting a new DBA.VIII Donna Blatherwick, Event Director Absent

a. Michelle Kocsy gave an update of the Bear County Fair. First she wanted to say thank youto the many people that helped make the affair so successful. Dean and Gale Nichols for alltheir help putting up and taking down, Lori Best for everything that she did to help and themany docents that also assisted in other ways.

b. The Fair was a great success and even made some money. She has some great ideas on howto make next year bigger and better.

IX. Barbara Jordan, Social media.a. Facebook summary: 1013 likes and Blues in the Zoo have 144 likes.

X. Cheryl Moore, Gift Shop, Absenta. Gale reported that the Gift Shop brought in nearly $16,000 during the month of June. The

relocation donations came to $513.58XI. Sue Morrissey, Critter Chatter, Paw Prints

a. She will have Paw Prints published as soon as possible.

XII. Betsy Henke, Director at Large Absenta. Gale reported on behalf of Betsy. The on line auction has brought in $9,614.45 so far.

There will also be another $3,000.00 + in checks coming.b. A $3,000.00 check will be coming in from a lady who is ill and dying of cancer. A

Benefactor membership will be offered to her.XIII. Gale Nichols, office report.

a. Received $1,125.00 in donations from the Paw Prints mailing and two adoptions.b. From April through June, there has been 51 adoptions totaling $1,120.00c. Tracy the hat lady donated $1,102.00 to date and $468.00 from her donation can for the

month of June. Tracy also wants to sell bison hats to help raise money for Norman'smedication.

d. In June, FOMZ spent approximately $18,500.00 in expenses for the zoo.XIV. Len Backus, Donation Cans

a. Reported that $806.00 was collected for June.XV. Debbie Richardson, Zoo Curator

a. Debbie reported that the gate for the old Time Country Fair was $6000.00.b. Debbie found some new hay for Norman. It is suppose to help with his joints and also

gain weight. The best part is that Norman loves it.c. The baby raccoons are eating solid food and will be staying at the zoo.

XVI. New Businessa. The FOMZ will now be changed to FOBBAZ. (Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo).b. The new election committee is to be chaired by Shelley Golden.

XVII. Old Business.a. Kathy reposted that Dr. Ryan Folse wants more money. He wants $1,873.00 for fmance

charges and late fees. It was decided that we would offer him 50% and he must sign arelease agreement. Susan is typing up the agreement.

XVIII Future dates:August 4,2012 - Blues for the Zoo Concert.August 8, 2012 - Board Meeting

Meeting adjourned at 1130 am.

Respectfully submitted by Carol Surack, Secretary

Friends of the Moonridge ZooStatement of Financial Position

As of May 31,2012

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

1000 . Cash in banks

1050· Savings & short-term investment

1070 . Petty cash

Total Checking/Savings

Other Current Assets

1400 . Inventories

1700· Unexpired Insurance

Total Other Current Assets

Total Current AssetsFixed Assets

1840 . Ofc Furn, fixtures, & equip

1841 . Zoo Equipment

1842· Gift Shop Point of Sale System

Total Fixed Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

2000 . Accounts payable

Total Accounts PayableOther Current Liabilities

2200 . Payroll Taxes Payable

2301 . Custodian acct-Zoo visitors res

2303 . Gate Gift Card

2304 . Gift Shop Gift Card Certificate

2305 . Custodial- Members Gate Admiss

2306 . Custodial- Adoptions for Zoo

2307 . Curators Discretion

2700 . Other Current Liabilities

Total Other Current Liabilities

Total Current Liabilities

Total LiabilitiesEquity

3000 . Unrestricted net assets

3001 . Opening Bal Equity

3010 . Unrestrict (retained earnings)

3011 . Retained earnings Adjustments

3110 . Use restricted net assets

Net Income

Total Equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

27,413.47

410,310.38

450.00

438,173.85

22,239.11

3,647.50

25,886.61

464,060.46

0.00

0.00

1,988.95

1,988.95

466,049.41

7,518.07

7,518.07

1,031.26

17.46

241.98

51.00

5,020.00

320.00

10.00

1,066.74

7,758.44

15,276.51

15,276.51

44,647.70

28,067.65

-7,013.01

-68,739.91

388,339.82

65,470.65

450,772.90

466,049.41

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Friends of the Moonridge ZooIncome/Expense by ClassOctober 2011 through May 2012

Ed/Prog Curators Gift Grazing FOMZ Curator's Pistol's ZOO ZOO

(Members) Circle Shop Corral Gen Ops Disc. Meds Ops ReI. TOTAL

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

4000 . Contributed support 13,841.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,933.99 285.00 0.00 300.00 10,793.80 31,154.69

4009 . Bank Statement discrepancies 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -70.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -70.06

4071 . Memorials 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00

5400 . Earned Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5500 . Fund Raisers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90.00 0.00 2,065.00 -7,285.96 21,577.29 16,446.33

6300 . Sales Gift Shop/Grazing Corral 0.00 0.00 25,861.56 -204.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,656.78

6900 . Assets released fr restrictions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,858.23 0.00 0.00 11,257.43 32,000.00 100,115.66

Total Income 13,841.90 0.00 25,861.56 -204.78 63,012.16 285.00 2,065.00 4,271.47 64,371.09 173,503.40

Gross Profit 13,841.90 0.00 25,861.56 -204.78 63,012.16 285.00 2,065.00 4,271.47 64,371.09 173,503.40

Expense

4008 . Reconciliation Discrepancies 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -31.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -31.33

6560 . Payroll Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.15

7200 . Salaries and Related Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19,805.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19,805.84

7400 . Non-personnel expenses 955.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 955.90

8000 . Professional Fees 25,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,225.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34,425.04

8100· Supplies 372.30 0.00 294.41 509.03 1,717.00 0.00 0.00 128.09 0.00 3,020.83

8104' Program Supplies 956.14 0.00 274.89 0.00 0.00 621.75 0.00 5,844.98 148.14 7,845.90

8200 . Telephone/Communications 0.00 0.00 629.85 0.00 863.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,493.59

8300 . Postage, shipping, delivery 644.26 0.00 3,654.69 0.00 666.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,965.40

8400 . Occupancy expenses 70.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,779.24 0.00 0.00 3,825.20 0.00 13,674.44

8500 . Rental/Maintenance of Equipment 0.00 0.00 1,523.82 0.00 374.11 0.00 0.00 9,501.38 0.00 11,399.31

8600 . Printing & Publications 5,436.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 82.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,518.85

8650 . Marketing 6,850.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,850.09

8800 . Conferences and Meetings 315.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 982.51 0.00 0.00 1,148.73 56.35 2,502.59

9100 . Zoo Relocation Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,304.54 5,304.54

9200 . Community Outreach/PR Expense 3,266.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,269.74

9300 . Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,892.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,892.91

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Friends of the Moonridge ZooIncome/Expense by ClassOctober 2011 through May 2012

Ed/Prog Curators Gift Grazing FOMZ Curator's Pistol's ZOO ZOO

(Members) Circle Shop Corral Gen Ops Disc. Meds Ops ReI. TOTAL

9400 . Other Expenses 290.10 0.00 1,166.94 0.00 366.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,823.20

9401 . Bank Fees/Charges 0.00 0.00 292.37 0.00 199.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 512.22

9419· Intuit Fees 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.90

Total Expense 44,356.07 0.00 7,836.97 509.03 45,934.88 621.75 0.00 20,448.38 5,529.03 125,236.11

Net Ordinary Income -30,514.17 0.00 18,024.59 -713.81 17,077.28 -336.75 2,065.00 -16,176.91 58,842.06 48,267.29

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

5450 . Dividends & interest 1,277.88 2,256.43 0.00 0.00 2,327.51 242.32 0.00 97.39 9,876.71 16,078.24

6600 . Gain/Loss on Investments 133.44 235.52 1,065.91 0.00 -787.95 -148.69 0.00 184.22 955.95 1,638.40

Total Other Income 1,411.32 2,491.95 1,065.91 0.00 1,539.56 93.63 0.00 281.61 10,832.66 17,716.64

Other Expense

9900 . Depreciation 0.00 0.00 513.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 513.28

Total Other Expense 0.00 0.00 513.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 513.28

Net Other Income 1,411.32 2,491.95 552.63 0.00 1,539.56 93.63 0.00 281.61 10,832.66 17,203.36

Net Income -29,102.85 2,491.95 18,577.22 -713.81 18,616.84 -243.12 2,065.00 -15,895.30 69,674.72 65,470.65

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Friends of the Moonridge ZooStatement of Cash Flows

May 2012

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income

to net cash provided by operations:

1400· Inventories:1401 . Inventory-Supplies for Resale

1700· Unexpired Insurance:1701 . General Liability

2200 . Payroll Taxes Payable:2201 . Soc sec taxes-Inc. Emplrs share

2200 . Payroll Taxes Payable:2202 . Federal Income Tax Withheld

2200 . Payroll Taxes Payable:2203 . State Income Tax withheld

2200 . Payroll Taxes Payable:2214 . Ca. Disability Tax

2305 . Custodial- Members Gate Admiss

2306 . Custodial- Adoptions for Zoo

2700 . Other Current Liabilities:2701 . Sales Tax Payable

Net cash provided by Operating Activities

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

1842· Gift Shop Point of Sale System:1859 . Acum. Depreciation- Gift Shop

Net cash provided by Investing Activities

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

3000 . Unrestricted net assets:3020 . Board-designated net assets:3021 . Bequest-Dol

Net cash provided by Financing Activities

Net cash increase for period

Cash at beginning of period

Cash at end of period

17,050.30

-2,435.00

-3,004.66

318.13

142.00

52.92

23.92

1,700.00

250.00

499.19

14,596.80

64.16

64.16

-25,000.00

-25,000.00

-10,339.04

448,512.89

438,173.85

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FOMZ Board of Directors Report - Bill TreadwellJuly 11,2012

• Marketing/Public Relations

o Shall the Friends adopt a new DBA: such asFriends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, or City of Big Bear Lake

Friends of Big Bear Zoo, or what?

o Move hosting of website for $1OO/year?Current cost is $120/year. Will include two liveweb-sites instead of just one; include three email addresses instead of two (fomz.org,moonridgezoo.org and Friends new name).

o The current website needs to be updated, again, replacing Big Bear Rescue Zoo with BigBear Alpine Zoo. Also, all display ads for newspapers and magazines replacing Rescuewith Alpine.

o Dan has offered, at no cost, to provide a couple of new website templates to review andedit any requested changes. Dan designed the new zoo logo. That look will be part of thenew website: BigBearAlpineZoo.Org (.com and .net pointing to .org)

o Going to have decals made, considering three sizes 2",3"and 4" like the bear claw sold in the Gift Shop. Theexample is close to 2" decal sizing.

o Big Bear Resort Association's Visitors Guide is going tomid-September. Can the Friends provide the 2013 List ofEvents to include in the ad, or not? In addition, deadline for10% advertising discount is July 19.

Historical cansciousness frees us from commonprejudices that whatever is newer is better orwhatever is older is better.

• Finance

• We receive $10,600+ from the estate of JulieWalker. $600+ is interest on the account duringsettlement of the estate.

o

• Relocation

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o As you all most likely know the 4x8 model of proposed park is open for public viewing atPark and Recreation's office.