2018 September Board Book

Education & Community Relations – 2018 Guidelines • Total ECR funding for 2018 is $36,000 •

Each board seat will be allotted $1,500 for product donations within his/her district; each board member will be responsible to keep track of approved funding; districts with multiple board seats may collaborate with other district board members to combine funds to support any projects. • Funds can be used for product donation ONLY for events in California • NOTE: Product donated to events CANNOT be resold for profit • Product donation requests sent to CMAB will be forwarded to the CMAB Board Member(s) in the district where the event takes place o Board members will be responsible for following up with the person sending the request for product donation o CMAB will not provide CMAB Board Member email or phone number to individual requesting product donation; the board member will need to follow up if interested in providing product donation for requested event • When a CMAB Board Member approves product donation request for an event, he/she must ensure the following: o product being purchased must carry the Real California Cheese or Milk seal o the event displays a sign/banner recognizing the product donation ▪ artwork has been provided to each board member to share with approved events • When submitting invoices/receipts for reimbursement of donated product, the CMAB Board Members must provide a list of approved projects along with invoice/receipt. CMAB will provide a form to each board member. o CMAB Board Members should submit reimbursement for product donations by September 4 and/or November 6. Reimbursement will be processed within 7-10 days. One final option for 2018 approval will occur in early 2019. o Reimbursement requests and completed project form must be returned to CMAB via email to kcosta@cmab.net or eFax, 209.762.6980. o CMAB will only reimburse board members not vendors, so please be sure to have invoices sent to you for payment. • As of 8/31/18, a total of $1,400 has been submitted for 2018 ECR reimbursement.