April 24, 2024 

CMSF Board Zoom Meeting Agenda, April 24, 2024 

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Attendees: Mia Myungja Lee, Christian Kim, Rosa Hyunsook Choi, Taik Lee, Mi Hyeon Kim

1. Review of Last Meeting
2. Updates:
   • Angela’s pay raised to $1,100 every 2 weeks ($27.5/hr).
   • North clinic door sign installation: design in progress.
   • Sujin Rhi not using south clinic, taking time off from north clinic volunteering
3. Announcement:
   • Mi Hyeon moving to SoCal in May, resigned from nursing director position as of April 21st.
   • Farewell party held last Sunday in north clinic. Rosa and Christian attended.
   • Mi Hyeon to continue as board member until end of 2024, attending scheduled Zoom meetings.
   • For north clinic nursing director position, Kijung and Jiyoung to co-direct.
4. Board Member Recruitment:
   • Seeking more board members who do not volunteer for Cornerstone and can contribute financially.
   • Mia has a few candidates, welcomes recommendations.
   • Discussion on number of new members to consider adding.
   • Dentist candidates may include Charles Kim or Young Kim.
   • Rosa recommends a board member from north clinic nursing staff.
5. Grant Status:
   • Verdant grant of $35,250 being deposited in 9 monthly installments from April to December.
   • Initial payment of $3,916 deposited directly.
   • $9,750 allocated for personnel, remainder for direct program costs.
   • Proposal to hire receptionist for $25/hr, working 4 clinic days/month, totaling $500/month.
6. New Grant Applications:
   • Applied for Senior Health Care grant of King County ($247,500) and Advancing Health Equity grant.
   • Plans for grants to be discussed and executed upon approval.
7. Angela's Work Schedule:
   • Angela prefers to work on weekdays using the grant and write reports, avoiding weekend work.
   • Angela needs to assist with children's activities on clinic days, making managing 4 clinic days challenging.
   • Expresses regret for not being able to personally attend the clinic but promises occasional visits.
8. Hiring Receptionist
   • Agreed to hire receptionist for $25/hr, working 4 clinic days/month, totaling $500/month
9. Future Grants:
   • Angela preparing for grants from cities such as Federal Way, Kirkland, and Shoreline, as well as applying for WHAA grants.
10. Senior Center Program:
    • Program should run 3 times a week for 15 hours total if Senior Health Care grant is received.
    • Applied for total grant of $247,500, with agreement from Sujin Rhi and Jay Cho and Angela's detailed plan for the program.
11. Board's Role:
    • Rosa Hyunsook Choi emphasizes alignment of grants and programs with CMS's direction.
    • Taik Lee emphasizes the board's role in defining CMS's identity and guiding its direction.
    • Angela aims for CMS's program to be unique from other organizations, aiming to align with Cornerstone's spirit.
12. Tax/Financial Report:
    • Delayed due to difficulty getting old, closed account statements.
    • Tax report due by 5/15; will hire an accountant to file tax report.
    • Financial report to be made available on website once complete.