May 3, 2005

Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
May 3, 2005

Present: Bill Tomasini (presiding), Stuart Clyde, Kerry Deal, Holly Furness, Ruben Garcia III, Pat Harris, David Kilburn, Danny Lange, Conrad Mendoza, David Perez, Don Reynolds, Tracy Tabin, Gina Whitaker, Shannon Wyndsong, Mike Hughes (recording)

Guests: Greg Perry, Abraham Hyatt, Dante Tognazzi, Robert Kinports

Call to order: 6:37 PM

1. Issue: Minutes – David K moved to accept the April minutes as amended. Pat seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.

2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Kerry moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. Rubin seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.

3. Issue: News & Reviews – David K moved to approve a $300 per issue stipend to be split equally between Greg Perry and Abraham Hyatt as the new editors of the GALA newsletter. Pat seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

The deadline for submissions is May 26th.

4. Issue: Calendar of Events –

DATE EVENT NOTES
5/21 Youth Conference Conrad—Conrad gave a report on the schedule of events
5/22 Visions fundraiser David K—David reported good advance sales
7/08 Pride PAC headliner Robert— a special guest - a famous comedian whose name is contractually withheld until June 17, 2005
7/09 Pride BBQ Danny—
7/09 Pride Dance Bill, Ruben, Kerry—
7/10 Pride in the Plaza Robert—
Late August Santa Maria Dance Bill & Kerry—
10/16 Picnic David x2—
10/08 Waiter’s Dinner Robert—
10/29 Halloween Dance
12/09 Holiday Party Awards Banquet

5. Issue: Grants – The Growing Together Initiative (GTI) grant application is due the end of this month. GALA is asking for $5,000 to fund the History Project.

6. Issue: Statement of Agreement – The board accepted the Statement of Agreement as amended (see attached). All members submitted signed and witnessed copies, which are on file. Pat noted the importance of the board orientation element of the agreement.

7. Issue: Bylaws revisions – Lorelei distributed the proposed revised bylaws prepared by Don, Pat, and Mike. Members are to read and prepare for discussion and approval next meeting.

8. Issue: Email content – The board agreed that email announcements emanating from GALA should be limited to events of interest to the GLBT community. The President must approve any exceptions.

9. Issue: Pride 2005 – Robert Kinports reviewed the schedule of events. He announced that the Pride website is up (www.slopride.org). Tickets will be sold via the website over secure server. There will be downloadable forms. Robert invited the board to attend committee meetings. The next meeting is May 23rd and will be every Monday thereafter.

10. Issue: Business Membership – The board discussed this category of membership, and agreed that business membership includes a free year’s listing on the website.

11. Issue: Property Insurance – David K moved that we increase GALA’s coverage to $25,000, involving a $269 increase in premium. Danny 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.

12. Issue: Growing Together Initiative – The GTI is doing an outreach to businesses to grow the fund. This will include static cling window decals. The board supports this initiative and will provide an ad in the News & Reviews.

Adjourned: 8:20 PM

Respectfully submitted,

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Mike Hughes