Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
August 2, 2005
Board of Directors Meeting
August 2, 2005
Present: Bill Tomasini (presiding), Stuart Clyde, Ruben Garcia III, Pat Harris, David Kilburn, David Perez, Gina Whitaker, Mike Hughes (recording)
Guests: Dante Tognazzi, Robert Kinports, Greg Perry, John Forsman
Call to order: 6:32 PM
1. Issue: Minutes – David K moved to accept the July 12 minutes with the following corrections: Gina was not present and new language for Item 8 (Youth Group) from David K. Ruben seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.
2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Mike moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. Ruben seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.
3. Issue: Calendar of Events –
4. Issue: Waiter’s Dinner – Pat went over the suggested process for soliciting donations for the silent auction and handed out forms. David K moved that we use the proposed process. David P 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Gina will be coordinating. Items should be in by September 23rd.
5. Issue: Pride – Robert reviewed the financials of Pride Week. The board thanked Robert for his hard work and great success.
Mike moved that $25,000 of the proceeds be placed in a special event fund whose intended use is to fund next year’s Pride. David K 2nd. Motion carried unanimously
Pat moved that a $100 gift be given to Robert on behalf of GALA for the excellent job he did coordinating Pride. Stuart 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Mike will write a thank-you letter. A letter thanking Ryan will also be written.
6. Issue: Bylaws – Mike moved that Article III., Section 8. Vacancies, be amended by striking, “(d) Whenever there is an even number of directors.” And that Article V., Section 5. Duties of Officers, be amended by adding, “The president shall not vote except to break a tie.” Pat 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Issue: “Transgeneration” – Mike reviewed the plans for the movie and the lecture. David P moved that the budget for the event be increased to $500 in order to place an ad in the New Times promoting the event in addition to hall rental and refreshments. Stuart 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Issue: Nominating Committee – Mike agreed to chair.
9. Issue: News & Reviews – Greg reviewed some ideas for the current issue and a membership drive.
10. Issue: Welcoming Church Project – Gina described her ideas for the project and requested regular space in the newsletter. The board asked Gina to work with the editor on an issue-by-issue basis for submissions.
Adjourned: 8:50 PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Mike Hughes