October 5, 2004

Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
October 5, 2004

Present: Robert Kinports (presiding), Eveline Blanchette, Ruben Garcia III, David Kilburn, Danny Lange, Amelia Mize, David Perez, Ruth Starr, Bill Tomasini, Shannon Wyndsong, Mike Hughes (recording)

Guests: Dante Tagnazzi, Sherrie Collier

Call to order: 6:35 PM

1. Issue: Minutes – David K moved to accept the September minutes as written. Ruben seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.

2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Profit & loss for the waiters’ dinner was reviewed. Mike moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. Bill seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.

3. Issue: News & Reviews – There was discussion about whether to continue using color vs staying with Mailing & More if their color copier is taken off line. The general consensus was that the newsletter should have color. Options were discussed.

4. Issue: Calendar of Events –

DATE EVENT NOTES

2004
10/7 Farmer’s Market Sherry Collier agreed to run the booth. David K will help set up, Robert will help tear down.
10/10 Annual Picnic – David x2 1PM-dusk.
10/11 Candidates’ Forum – Davidx2 and Mike See below.
10/28 Farmer’s Market Be there
10/30 Halloween Dance - Bill See below.
11/6 ASN Walk 4 Life Walkers for GALA can use individual pledge sheets and designate “Krewe GALA.” The King & Queen of Mardi Gras will lead our group.
11/11 Farmer’s Market Be there
11/18 Town Hall Meeting – Robert
12/2 Farmer’s Market Be there
12/10 Holiday Party & Awards Carl will not be coordinating. See below.

2005
1/15/05 Wills/Trusts Seminar
1/29 Mardi Gras Dance
4/02 Women’s Dance
7/09 Pride Dance/BBQ
7/10 Pride in the Plaza
10/9 Picnic
10/29 Halloween Dance
12/09 Holiday Party/Awards

5. Issue: I Madonnari – Was a success. Thanks to Amelia for coordinating the art.

6. Issue: Mardi Gras Coronation – Good turn out. Several hundred dollars went to ASN.

7. Issue: A Night in Venice – Many thanks to Robert, Bill, and Ruben from the board for organizing and putting on such a fun and profitable event.

8. Issue: Family Values Picnic – Danny moved that a budget of $150 be approved for the picnic. Eveline 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Issue: Candidate’s Forum – David K moved that a budget of $400 be approved for the forum (wine & food) and to print and mail out the results of the questionnaire. Ruben 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. 10 candidates have RSVP’d. 21 have returned questionnaires.

10. Issue: Halloween Dance – Ruben moved that a budget of $2000 be approved for the dance. Mike 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.

Hall rent 400
Hall deposit 300
DJ 400
Clean up 150
Decoration 300
Lighting 150
Security (3 @ $16/hour x 6h) 288

11. Issue: Holiday Party & Awards Banquet – The menu is set. Shannon agreed to ask Mo to DJ for 2 hours with CD music for dinner. Members are asked to bring their nominations for awards to the next meeting. Robert will bring a budget to the next meeting.

12. Issue: Women’s Dance – Danny moved that a budget of $1400 be approved for the dance. Amelia 2nd. Motion carried with Ruben abstaining.

Hall 461
Band 250
Food 250
Decorations 150
Misc 300

13. Issue: GTI Grant proposals – Robert will get them signed.

14. Issue: Center renovations – Danny stated that rents may be coming down and better/cheaper locations may be available for the GALA Center, which would obviate the need for renovation. Members are encouraged to research the issue to discuss next meeting. It was agreed that the grant committee that funded our renovation proposal would be contacted prior to using their money for a new space.

15. Issue: Bible study group – It was agreed that a Bible study group would be welcome to use the Center to meet providing the usual application process is followed.

Adjourned: 8:40 PM

Respectfully submitted,

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Mike Hughes