AVERT Resolution: # 1999 - 01

Sponsored by: Ches Barnes

Chris Springer

Nancy Sanchez

Ken Moravec

Rita Wolfgram

A RESOLUTION TO THE AVERT BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM THE TEAM SUPPORT COMMITTEE, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE TREASURER, URGING REAPPROPRIATION OF THE CURRENT BUDGET TO INSTITUTE A PROGRAM THAT WILL GENERATE REVENUE; USING EXISTING FUNDS AS THE CATALYST, TO MEET THE GOALS PREVIOUSLY SET BY THE BOARD FOR 1999.

WHEREAS, the corporation is desirous of providing CERT basic training courses to individuals and organized groups within Salt Lake County, and

WHEREAS, the corporation is desirous of providing two training classes per quarter, which goal cannot be sustained without perpetual revenue, and

WHEREAS, the Training and Drills committee is prepared to provide these classes given appropriate funding and support from all standing committees as constituted, and

WHEREAS, the corporation is generating revenue for the "Purposes of the Corporation" as stated in the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, and

WHEREAS, the corporation cannot create a viable revenue mechanism without proper relation with the communities it serves, and alerting those community entities to the potential benefits and services provided by said corporation, and

WHEREAS, the Fund Raising and Community Relations Committees need funds to better inform the communities who stand to benefit from AVERT services, and secure grants, donations & solicitations, for said "Purposes of the Corporation", and

WHEREAS, the Record Keeping, Procurement, and Team Support Committees will require funding to track the ingress of CERT trained personnel, provide documentation for newly formed teams, assist with the increase of committee responsibilities, and secure cache materials and other corporate personal property.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the AVERT Board of Trustees appropriate funds as outlined in the attached Distribution Request, such that existing funds may be distributed on a prioritized basis, as identified in said attachment, with all committees submitting a detailed budget and plan for activities through to the end of this current fiscal year.