Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
June 7, 2005
Board of Directors Meeting
June 7, 2005
Present: Bill Tomasini (presiding), Stuart Clyde, Kerry Deal, Holly Furness, Ruben Garcia III, Pat Harris, David Kilburn, David Perez, Don Reynolds, Tracy Tabin, Gina Whitaker, Shannon Wyndsong, Mike Hughes (recording)
Guests: Robert Kinports, Steve Click, Celia Silacci, Ben Wolf
Call to order: 6:35 PM
1. Issue: Minutes – David K moved to accept the May 3rd minutes as written. Ruben seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.
2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Mike moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. David P seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.
3. Issue: Youth Conference – Holly gave a report of the day’s events and the subsequent Prom. A letter of thanks will be drafted to Novo for their support of the Prom.
4. Issue: Bylaws – The Bylaws Committee’s suggested changes to the bylaws were discussed. It was agreed to add “of the corporation” to the first line of Article VII, Section 1, to read: “…to carry out the mission of the corporation.” It was also agreed to change “ten days” to “fourteen days” to the first line of Article IX, Section 2, to read: “Notice of the annual meetings shall be given in writing not less than fourteen (14) days…”
Pat moved to accept the bylaws as further amended. Kerry seconded. The changes to the bylaws were approved unanimously.
Mike will post the amended bylaws on the website.
5. Issue: Pride – Robert provided an update of the preparations for Pride Week.
6. Issue: Waiter’s Dinner – The board confirmed the date for the dinner as October 8th. Pat and Stuart agreed to co-chair the event.
7. Issue: Center Renovation – Bill reported that Danny has agreed to finish the library portion of the remodel. Bids will be sought for the remaining work (primarily electrical).
8. Issue: Storage Locker – Kerry moved that GALA rent a 10x15 storage space at the cost of $115 per month. Mike 2nd. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Issue: Pens – Kerry moved that GALA purchase 500 rainbow-colored pens as giveaways at a cost of $137. Holly 2nd. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Issue: Farmer’s Market – It was agreed to set up a booth on June 30th and July 7th.
11. Issue: Center Use – Bill announced that the Executive Team approved a religious group to use the Center on Sundays for their services.
12. Issue: Trinity Hall Dates – Bill announced that the Executive Team approved dates for Halloween 2005, Mardi Gras 2006, and Pride 2006 dances.
13. Issue: Life Cycle – Steve Click suggested that people stand outside GALA’s office and cheer the riders.
14. Issue: History Project – David K announced that the GTI has fully funded the History Project with the possibility of additional funds from a matching source.
15. Issue: News & Reviews – The new issue goes to press today.
16. Issue: Youth Group – There was discussion regarding appropriate action to take in response to recent inappropriate behavior of the mother of one of the group’s members. No action will be taken without Conrad’s input.
17. Issue: Next Meeting – July 12th, 6:30pm.
18. Issue: Calendar of events
Adjourned: 8:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Mike Hughes
Mike Hughes