Boardroom Bulletin
By: Heather Rideaux
RMDA Board of Directors Meeting: July 7, 2025
On July 7, 2025, the RMDA board convened to review recent actions, form new committees, and take a close look at the association’s finances. Here’s a quick recap of what happened.
Approved motions
Minutes approved: The board formally approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 emergency meeting.
Committees formed: To streamline work in key areas, the board established several committees:
Bylaws Committee
Conference Committee
DSP Policy Committee
Ethics/Membership Committee
Finance Committee
These committees will guide decisions on governance documents, event planning, delivery service platform policies, membership standards, and financial oversight.
Financial snapshot
The finance update included a “mini‑metrics” row showing cash on hand, year‑to‑date revenue, and the conference fund:
Current balance: $36,857
Previous month closing balance: $35,000
Nash principal debt: $139,000
Payments made
$22,000 toward conference expenses
$4,000 to Christine Walter
$17,500 in Nash fee rebates
Outstanding items
Approximately $1,300 in reimbursements still to be processed
A small legal bill has been paid
Overall, the board noted that the current cash balance is slightly higher than the previous month, despite significant payments for the upcoming conference and rebates.
Looking ahead
The next board meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025. Board members plan to review progress from the newly formed committees and prepare for the RMDA conference.
