Our free template for first meeting minutes has been made to accommodate the differences of a sole director versus a board of directors. Corporate minutes are used to record actual happenings during directors' or shareholders' meetings, such as decisions on tax, legal, and financial matters.Enjoy our free minutes template for your corporation's first board of directors meeting. Like all our forms, this template is intended for individual use. Minutes should include the location, attendees, start and end times, and all items discussed. Record all decisions taken and resolutions that are approved. Meeting minutes show motions, votes, and abstentions, as well as the attendance. Read on for our complete guide on how to take board meeting minutes.