Gay And Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of the Central Coast
Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held at Wayne McCaughan Community Pride Center,
11573 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, California, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006.
Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held at Wayne McCaughan Community Pride Center,
11573 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, California, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006.
PRESENT: Robert Kinports (Presiding), Kerry Deal, Cal Garcia, Ruben Garcia III, Clayton Marsh (Recording), Anthony Parra, Don Reynolds, Bill Tomasini, Gina Whitaker
ABSENT: Stuart Clyde, Diana Ferraro, Pat Harris, Ethel Landers, Tracy Tabin
GUESTS: Dante Tognazzi, Jr., John Forsman, Julia Palm, Angela Kramer, Dan Fredrickson, Sherry Collier
6:37 PM
Meeting called to order by the President, Robert Kinports.
1.] Issue: Minutes of February 2006 Meeting (Clay)
Don moved and Ruben seconded a motion to approve the corrected Minutes of the Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2006. The motion was carried. Bill abstained due to his not having had a chance to read the Minutes. Robert stated that Diana’s absence was due to illness and that she has been in a hospital in Santa Barbara, but that her condition is improving.
Don moved and Ruben seconded a motion to approve the corrected Minutes of the Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2006. The motion was carried. Bill abstained due to his not having had a chance to read the Minutes. Robert stated that Diana’s absence was due to illness and that she has been in a hospital in Santa Barbara, but that her condition is improving.
2.] Issue: Treasurer’s Report for February 2006 (Kerry)
Bill moved and Cal seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill moved and Cal seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
3.] Issue: CalPoly Pride (Julia & Angela)
Robert recognized Julia Palm and Angela Kramer from CalPoly who gave a presentation about their Pride celebration slated to commence on May 16, 2006. They stated that plans were for a celebrity guest speaker, possibly the Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom; a showing of the movie “Transamerica”; and a gay night at Tortilla Flats among other events. When questioned about a joint Pride celebration, they stated that the CalPoly groups felt they needed to have an identity separate from GALA and San Luis Obispo. The Board was asked to consider becoming a sponsor or the possibility of a donation. Gina moved that GALA contribute $1,000.00 to CalPoly Pride. Clay stated that amount was more than GALA had contributed to Equality California and other organizations. Robert agreed that GALA had been distributing several large amounts to other groups while operating at a monthly loss. Gina withdrew her motion. Clay moved and Kerry seconded a motion to contribute $500.00 to CalPoly Pride pending presentation of their budget to the GALA Board with the possibility of a further donation in the future. The motion was carried with Cal voting “Nay”. Later it was learned that she had misunderstood that this first contribution would be “seed” money which could be added to if a future need was identified. Guests Julia and Angela left the meeting.
Robert recognized Julia Palm and Angela Kramer from CalPoly who gave a presentation about their Pride celebration slated to commence on May 16, 2006. They stated that plans were for a celebrity guest speaker, possibly the Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom; a showing of the movie “Transamerica”; and a gay night at Tortilla Flats among other events. When questioned about a joint Pride celebration, they stated that the CalPoly groups felt they needed to have an identity separate from GALA and San Luis Obispo. The Board was asked to consider becoming a sponsor or the possibility of a donation. Gina moved that GALA contribute $1,000.00 to CalPoly Pride. Clay stated that amount was more than GALA had contributed to Equality California and other organizations. Robert agreed that GALA had been distributing several large amounts to other groups while operating at a monthly loss. Gina withdrew her motion. Clay moved and Kerry seconded a motion to contribute $500.00 to CalPoly Pride pending presentation of their budget to the GALA Board with the possibility of a further donation in the future. The motion was carried with Cal voting “Nay”. Later it was learned that she had misunderstood that this first contribution would be “seed” money which could be added to if a future need was identified. Guests Julia and Angela left the meeting.
4.] Issue: Resignation and New Board Member (Stuart & Dan)
Robert indicated that Stuart Clyde has decided to resign his position as a Board Member. Robert also thanked Stuart for his efforts to find a replacement. Dan Fredrickson introduced himself and listed his experience in fund raising and his past service to the GLBT community, after which he left the meeting so the Board could discuss his candidacy. Clay moved and Kerry seconded a motion to add Dan Fredrickson to the Board as a replacement for Stuart Clyde. The motion carried unanimously.
Robert indicated that Stuart Clyde has decided to resign his position as a Board Member. Robert also thanked Stuart for his efforts to find a replacement. Dan Fredrickson introduced himself and listed his experience in fund raising and his past service to the GLBT community, after which he left the meeting so the Board could discuss his candidacy. Clay moved and Kerry seconded a motion to add Dan Fredrickson to the Board as a replacement for Stuart Clyde. The motion carried unanimously.
5.] Issue: Mardi Gras Dance (Robert & Ruben)
Robert stated that the Mardi Gras Dance had a very low turnout, that Trinity Hall has become a venue that people are tired of attending, and that there were several other events which happened in San Luis Obispo on that evening which drew away attendees. Robert said that he felt Trinity Hall was an appropriate venue for the Halloween Dance only. Clay reported that the SLO Symphony Ball was very well attended. Bill said that maybe there is a general lack of interest in the community for GALA dances and that perhaps a survey of GALA members should be taken to discover the reasons why.
Robert stated that the Mardi Gras Dance had a very low turnout, that Trinity Hall has become a venue that people are tired of attending, and that there were several other events which happened in San Luis Obispo on that evening which drew away attendees. Robert said that he felt Trinity Hall was an appropriate venue for the Halloween Dance only. Clay reported that the SLO Symphony Ball was very well attended. Bill said that maybe there is a general lack of interest in the community for GALA dances and that perhaps a survey of GALA members should be taken to discover the reasons why.
6.] Issue: Visions/Legacy Fundraiser (Don & Clay)
Don reported that an unexpected snag had been encountered in scheduling the event. April 29, 2006, as announced in News & Reviews, will not work due to the California State Democratic Convention being scheduled for the same weekend. The proposed guest speaker, Assemblyman Mark Leno, will be unavailable so that it will be necessary to reschedule for another date. Possible dates are April 23rd and May 21st. Shore Cliff/Pelican Point will be unavailable during May and after, due to the beginning of their wedding season, so it may be necessary to change the venue. Clay presented a proposed budget for the event. Various ticket prices were discussed with the consensus being that as low a price as possible would be preferable. Robert said he felt it was necessary to increase the printing and postage costs to cover a mailing to correct the misinformation that had been published. Bill moved and Cal seconded a motion to accept the proposed budget with the additions. The motion carried unanimously.
Don reported that an unexpected snag had been encountered in scheduling the event. April 29, 2006, as announced in News & Reviews, will not work due to the California State Democratic Convention being scheduled for the same weekend. The proposed guest speaker, Assemblyman Mark Leno, will be unavailable so that it will be necessary to reschedule for another date. Possible dates are April 23rd and May 21st. Shore Cliff/Pelican Point will be unavailable during May and after, due to the beginning of their wedding season, so it may be necessary to change the venue. Clay presented a proposed budget for the event. Various ticket prices were discussed with the consensus being that as low a price as possible would be preferable. Robert said he felt it was necessary to increase the printing and postage costs to cover a mailing to correct the misinformation that had been published. Bill moved and Cal seconded a motion to accept the proposed budget with the additions. The motion carried unanimously.
7.] Issue: Reverse Drawing and BBQ (Anthony)
Anthony reported that the date for the event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2006. Several venues were discussed. Ruben moved and Don seconded a motion to approve $500.00 for a deposit. The motion carried unanimously.
Anthony reported that the date for the event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2006. Several venues were discussed. Ruben moved and Don seconded a motion to approve $500.00 for a deposit. The motion carried unanimously.
8.] Issue: Pride Budget and Schedule (Robert/Ruben/Bill)
Robert presented the budget and schedule of activities for 2006 Pride Week -- July 4 thru 9. Clay moved and Anthony seconded a motion to accept the budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Robert presented the budget and schedule of activities for 2006 Pride Week -
9.] Issue: Musicale (Robert & Clay)
Clay reported that he had talked to Clifford Chapman about having the Musicale at Chapman House. Clifford stated he would be glad to do it again, but that he felt that GALA hadn’t done enough to sell tickets or to promote the event the last time it was held there. Robert agreed that enough had not been done. He said that he would talk to Gary Grossman about having it at his new house which is due to be finished in late May or early June. The new house will have a greater seating capacity and we would be able to sell more tickets. Event tentatively scheduled for August 2006.
Clay reported that he had talked to Clifford Chapman about having the Musicale at Chapman House. Clifford stated he would be glad to do it again, but that he felt that GALA hadn’t done enough to sell tickets or to promote the event the last time it was held there. Robert agreed that enough had not been done. He said that he would talk to Gary Grossman about having it at his new house which is due to be finished in late May or early June. The new house will have a greater seating capacity and we would be able to sell more tickets. Event tentatively scheduled for August 2006.
10.] Issue: I Madonari (TBD)
No one has volunteered to head this event. No discussion. Event tentatively scheduled for September 15 thru 17, 2006.
No one has volunteered to head this event. No discussion. Event tentatively scheduled for September 15 thru 17, 2006.
11.] Issue: Annual Picnic (Diana)
No discussion due to absence of Diana. No date scheduled.
No discussion due to absence of Diana. No date scheduled.
12.] Issue: Waiters’ Dinner (Pat & Anthony)
No discussion due to absence of Pat. Event tentatively scheduled for October 14, 2006.
No discussion due to absence of Pat. Event tentatively scheduled for October 14, 2006.
13.] Issue: Halloween Dance (TBD)
Robert expressed his opinion that Trinity Hall seemed to be a good fit for the Halloween dance. No one has volunteered to head this event. Event tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2006.
Robert expressed his opinion that Trinity Hall seemed to be a good fit for the Halloween dance. No one has volunteered to head this event. Event tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2006.
14.] Issue: Holiday Dinner and Dance (Robert)
Robert stated that the menu for the Holiday Dinner and Dance to be held at the Embassy Suites will be 1.) Prime Rib for $45.00, 2.) Salmon for $35.00, and 3.) Portabella Mushroom for $35.00. Clay moved and Bill seconded a motion to approve the payment of a $500.00 deposit per Robert’s verbal estimate of expenses. The motion carried unanimously.
Robert stated that the menu for the Holiday Dinner and Dance to be held at the Embassy Suites will be 1.) Prime Rib for $45.00, 2.) Salmon for $35.00, and 3.) Portabella Mushroom for $35.00. Clay moved and Bill seconded a motion to approve the payment of a $500.00 deposit per Robert’s verbal estimate of expenses. The motion carried unanimously.
15.] Issue: San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial (Ethel)
No discussion due to absence of Ethel.
No discussion due to absence of Ethel.
16.] Issue: Grants (Robert/Diana/Lorelei)
Robert stated that the Promotional Coordinating Committee and the Grants In Aid for the Youth Conference grant applications have been submitted, and that Lorelei is working on a grant application for the GALA Library to be submitted to the Community Foundation.
Robert stated that the Promotional Coordinating Committee and the Grants In Aid for the Youth Conference grant applications have been submitted, and that Lorelei is working on a grant application for the GALA Library to be submitted to the Community Foundation.
17.] Issue: Banner For Framers’ Market (Diana/Shannon)
No discussion due to absence of Diana and Shannon.
No discussion due to absence of Diana and Shannon.
18.] Issue: Schwab Account Signature Cards (Kerry/Clay)
Clay reported that he had the signature cards for the Schwab accounts notarized and had mailed them to Jim Maino.
Clay reported that he had the signature cards for the Schwab accounts notarized and had mailed them to Jim Maino.
19.] Issue: Film Festival Screening (Robert)
Robert reported that the film which GALA is cosponsoring “Pursuit of Equality” will be shown as part of the San Luis Obispo Film Festival on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 7:30 PM. He advised that attendees arrive very early to be assured admission. A reception at Chow Novo is to follow the screening.
Robert reported that the film which GALA is cosponsoring “Pursuit of Equality” will be shown as part of the San Luis Obispo Film Festival on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 7:30 PM. He advised that attendees arrive very early to be assured admission. A reception at Chow Novo is to follow the screening.
20.] Issue: Legality Of New Bylaws (Clay)
Clay asked that he be given more time to study the Bylaws in light of GALA’s Articles of Incorporation which he had just received. Robert said he would remove the item from the agenda until Clay was ready for discussion of the issue by the Board.
Clay asked that he be given more time to study the Bylaws in light of GALA’s Articles of Incorporation which he had just received. Robert said he would remove the item from the agenda until Clay was ready for discussion of the issue by the Board.
21.] Issue: GALA Annual Budget (Kerry)
After discussion of the Annual Budget as prepared by Kerry, Clay moved and Anthony seconded a motion to approve it. The motion carried unanimously.
After discussion of the Annual Budget as prepared by Kerry, Clay moved and Anthony seconded a motion to approve it. The motion carried unanimously.
22.] Issue: News & Reviews Oversight Committee (TBD)
Robert said that, since Greg has postponed the possibility of moving from the area, he wanted a committee formed to work outside the Board to help Greg and Eveline get commitments for articles, as well as help edit and publish the newsletter. Don and Gina volunteered to help. Robert also stated that the deadline for the May/June issue would be April 10, 2006. Kerry said that he had not received payment for the full page advertising flyer that had been inserted into the last issue. Kerry also said that he had spoken to Greg about the stipend paid to him. The Board discussed the amount of the stipend. Consensus was reached that no action would be taken for now and that the stipend should remain the same.
Robert said that, since Greg has postponed the possibility of moving from the area, he wanted a committee formed to work outside the Board to help Greg and Eveline get commitments for articles, as well as help edit and publish the newsletter. Don and Gina volunteered to help. Robert also stated that the deadline for the May/June issue would be April 10, 2006. Kerry said that he had not received payment for the full page advertising flyer that had been inserted into the last issue. Kerry also said that he had spoken to Greg about the stipend paid to him. The Board discussed the amount of the stipend. Consensus was reached that no action would be taken for now and that the stipend should remain the same.
23.] Issue: Round The Table (Board)
Gina brought to the Board’s attention that the Coalition of Welcoming Congregations is planning a workshop on “What the Bible Says About Homosexuality” to be presented by Susan Miller from San Jose.
Robert asked all the Board members who had not done so to sign a copy of the Board Agreement. Cal asked where the signed copies of the Board Agreements are kept. Robert said they are kept under lock and key in the GALA office.
Gina brought to the Board’s attention that the Coalition of Welcoming Congregations is planning a workshop on “What the Bible Says About Homosexuality” to be presented by Susan Miller from San Jose.
Robert asked all the Board members who had not done so to sign a copy of the Board Agreement. Cal asked where the signed copies of the Board Agreements are kept. Robert said they are kept under lock and key in the GALA office.
Clay said that he had attended a beautiful memorial brunch for Wil Wurster at the Inn At Morro Bay. Wil and his partner of 58 years, Bill Mooney, are included in the forthcoming History Project video.
Clay also said that Ray Hatler is in very bad condition with prostate cancer and asked everyone to extend good thoughts to this GALA pioneer.
Clay also said that Ray Hatler is in very bad condition with prostate cancer and asked everyone to extend good thoughts to this GALA pioneer.
8:50 PM:
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clayton R. Marsh,
Secretary
Secretary