Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
November 2, 2004
Board of Directors Meeting
November 2, 2004
Present: Robert Kinports (presiding), Eveline Blanchette, Ruben Garcia III, David Kilburn, Danny Lange, David Perez, Ruth Starr, Shannon Wyndsong, Mike Hughes (recording)
Guests: Sherry Collier
Call to order: 6:30 PM
1. Issue: Minutes – David P moved to accept the October minutes as written. Ruben seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.
2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Ruth moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. Ruben seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.
3. Issue: News & Reviews – Deadline for submissions is Nov 26 for Jan-Feb issue. Color printing is still an option at our current printer. There is a record number of ads this issue. Lorelei will coordinate locations for drop-off of issues.
4. Issue: Calendar of Events –
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11/6 ASN Walk 4 Life Registration is 0900, the walk starts at 1000, leaving from Santa Rosa Park.
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11/11 Farmer’s Market We are getting a good response from our presence. Ruben needs someone to cover the table this week.
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11/18 Town Hall Meeting – Robert Mike will provide wine and cookies. Danny will handle the coffee.
12/2 Farmer’s Market Be there |
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12/10 Holiday Party & Awards Bill will do the flowers. Anthony will coordinate the silent auction. Board members were asked to agree to provide at least one item for the auction. Mike & Robert will do the program.
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1/15/05 Wills/Trusts Seminar – David K
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1/29 Mardi Gras Dance – Shannon & Danny See below
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4/02 Women’s Dance – Ruth
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7/09 Pride Dance/BBQ
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7/10 Pride in the Plaza Danny suggested that we start arranging entertainment now.
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10/9 Picnic
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10/29 Halloween Dance
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12/09 Holiday Party/Awards
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5. Issue: October Picnic recap – It was a fun event with a somewhat low turnout. The board agreed to continue to have them.
6. Issue: Candidate’s Forum recap – Nice event. Mike & crew were commended for the great event. It was noted that we received an excellent turnout from the local politicians, but not from our constituents..
7. Issue: Halloween Dance recap – Young, enthusiastic crowd. Shannon will look into indelible stamps for identifying underage (for drinking) attendees. Danny will have Lorelei send a thank-you note to the supplier of the trophies.
8. Issue: Town Hall Meeting – Ruth moved to approve a $100 budget for refreshments. David K 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Issue: Mardi Gras Dance – Shannon requested that the date for the dance be moved from 1/29 to 1/22. David K will call Frank to see if the hall is available on 1/22. The board will vote via email on the date.
10. Issue: Community Awards – The board agreed to bestow the following awards:
Co-benefactor of the Year = Gary Grossman
Co-benefactor of the Year = David Elson
Volunteer of the Year = Conrad Mendoza
Community Advocate = Richard Kinz
Special Service Award = Jamie Johnston
Community Service Award = Rasha Wyndsong
Community Service Award = Sherry Collier
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Volunteer of the Year = Conrad Mendoza
Community Advocate = Richard Kinz
Special Service Award = Jamie Johnston
Community Service Award = Rasha Wyndsong
Community Service Award = Sherry Collier
David K moved to approve a $250 budget for the awards. Danny 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Mike will purchase the plaques etc. from Grand Awards.
11. Issue: Center Coordinator’s hours – David K moved to increase Lorelei’s hours by five (5) per week. The purpose is to have her do volunteer coordination and grant research. Danny 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. David Elson has agreed to continue to underwrite half of the cost.
12. Issue: Center Coordinator’s wages – David P moved to approve a $0.50/hour raise for Lorelei that would be effective January 1, 2005. Shannon 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Robert will provide David Elson with information for a yearend review/performance appraisal.
13. Issue: Bonus for Center Coordinator – David K moved to approve a $200 bonus for Lorelei. Ruben 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Issue: Policies – Robert handed out the policies that Eveline has prepared. The board will send input to Eveline by email.
15. Issue: Volunteer Program – Lorelei will distribute some material regarding a program for getting and coordinating volunteers via email. Return input to Lorelei.
16. Issue: Board Member Agreement document – Robert discussed the need for a formal agreement from new board members about their activity and participation while on the board.
17. Issue: Country/Western dance – The board agreed with Danny’s proposal to have a C&W dance.
Adjourned: 8:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Mike Hughes