Under Robert's Rules of Order, the board may approve minutes that are not reviewed quarterly. Since annual meetings are once a year, the board can approve the minutes. "Minutes of one annual meeting should not be held for action until the next one a year later." (RONR (12th ed.) 9:22) It means the minutes can be approved by the board of directors. (RONR (12th ed.) 48:12)
The best way to accomplish this is to have the board of directors approve annual meeting minutes at the first regular board meeting that follows the annual meeting (or if that first board meeting is the same day as the annual membership meeting, then the regular board meeting after that first board meeting). This is consistent with the Corporations Code, allowing the minutes to be approved promptly and without needing a quorum at the following year's membership meeting. An added benefit is that what occurred at the meeting will be fresh in the directors' minds, which ensures more accurate minutes.
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