Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Board

Regular Meeting

Rock Island, IL · June 18, 2025

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 Minutes prepared by JJ Members Present: Moses Robinson, Joscelyn Rowe, Lizandra Gomez, Tameka Toney, Jessey Hullon, Kai Swanson, James Jones, Glen Evans Members Absent: Kayla Babers, Marisa Cantu, Jessica Sager Staff Present: Jerry Jones I. Call to Order by Jessica at 5:03 pm II. Public Comment: Moses reviewed the ground rules of public comment including signing up, time limits and the board’s intent to hear all that have signed up. Moses explained that there will be no vote tonight in regards to a naming policy. Fourteen individuals Mi Mayberry, Trey Bruels, Dr. Skyler Mayberry-Mayes, Gregg Johnson, William Nunn, Cathy Scott, Larry McCullogh, Gabriel Barber, Vince Thomas, Nicole Lam, Dorothy McGee, Gaye Burnett, Tamara Smith spoke on the issue of recognizing Virgil Mayberry. III. Recognition Policy: A motion to table indefinitely the recommendation of exploring alternative, less complex methods for recognizing volunteer contributions failed for a seconded motion. Kai motioned for further review of the request of the Mayberry family’s request and to submit an actionable recommendation the next board meeting on August 20th, 2025. Seconded by Joscelyn. Motion carried 7 to 1. IV. *Approval of Feb Minutes – Motion by Lizandra to approve the minutes, seconded by James. Motion carries unanimously. V. Partnership with The Project: The King Center and The Project of the Quad Cities proposes to enter an agreement to provide Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Services (TPPS) and Harm Reduction services to students in the surrounding Rock Island/Milan schools, grades 6th-12th. Motion to approved the partnership by Moses, seconded by Tameka. Motion passes unanimously. Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 VI. Director’s Report – Jerry informed the board that strategic planning would be needed in the last quarter and board members will be contacted about their availability. VII. Comments None VIII. Adjourned at 6:56 pm

Agenda

MISSION VISION The King Center inspires greatness in the Quad Cities A thriving, beloved community rooted in through community-building, education and service justice, equity and respect for one another VALUES Safety Inspiration Empowerment Community Integrity Justice We take care of each We dream big We see the best in others We know we are We keep our We remove barriers other better together promises to opportunity MLK Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday · June 18th · 5:00 – 6:15 pm AGENDA I. Call to Order/Introductions – Moses 5:00 – 5:05 pm II. Public Comment 5:05 – 5:15 pm III. Recognition Policy* – Moses 5:15 – 5:35 pm IV. Approval of Minutes* – Moses 5:35 – 5:40 pm V. Financial Report* - Jerry 5:40 – 5:50 pm VI. Partnership with The Project * - Moses 5:50 – 6:00 pm VII. Director’s Report – Jerry 6:00 – 6:10 pm VIII. Comments – All 6:10 – 6:15 pm IX. Adjourn 6:15 pm * = Action items