Gay and Lesbian Alliance
Board of Directors Meeting
December 6, 2005
Board of Directors Meeting
December 6, 2005
Present: Bill Tomasini (presiding), Kerry Deal, Ruben Garcia III, Pat Harris, David Kilburn, Conrad Mendoza, David Perez, Don Reynolds, Tracy Tabin, Gina Whitaker, Shannon Wyndsong, Mike Hughes (recording)
Guests: Clayton Marsh, Dante Tognazzi, John Strawn, Sherry Collier
Call to order: 6:42 PM
1. Issue: Minutes – Pat moved to accept the November 2nd board of director minutes as amended (ass who moved and seconded approval of treasurer’s report). Kerry seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.
Tracy moved to accept the November 2nd minutes as amended (add Kinports to elected list). Pat seconded. Minutes approved unanimously.
2. Issue: Treasurer’s report – Kerry moved to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted. David P seconded. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.
3. Issue: Youth Group Facilitator – The search for a replacement for Conrad continues. The board agreed to advertise in the NEWS & REVIEWS, PFLAG, GALA email, and NEW TIMES.
4. Issue: News & Reviews – Greg has announced that he is leaving the area and will need to be replaced after finishing the current issue. There was discussion about replacing the editor.
5. Issue: Door Sign – Conrad moved to approved $250 to have a door sign and a marquee sign made for the Center that includes the use of the words “gay” and “Lesbian.” Gina 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Issue: Men’s Book Club – Kerry moved to accept John Strawn’s request to use the center for a new men’s book club. Don 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Issue: EQCA – David P moved that GALA should support the efforts for marriage equality of this group with a $500 membership contribution. Gina 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Issue: Waiter’s Dinner – Pat presented a recap of the Waiter’s Dinner event, including the committee’s recommendations for next year’s event. After discussion, it was agreed that these recommendations will be presented to the new board for consideration. Of concern was the need to assure that no underage drinking occurs.
9. Issue: SLO Sesquicentennial – Letter from the city of SLO inviting participation in the Sesquicentennial celebrations was discussed. It was agreed to pass this letter to the new board (Ethel).
10. Issue: Letter RE Halloween dance – A letter from a disgruntled attendee at the Halloween Dance was reviewed. David P agreed to try to find the author’s address and respond.
11. Issue: Ford Motor Company – Clayton Marsh raised the issue of Ford pulling its ads from gay magazines as a capitulation to pressure from the religious right.
12. Issue: Farmer’s Market – Shannon reported on the response to GALA’s booth. She noted that we need a banner/sign for the booth and will pursue the matter.
13. Issue: Welcoming Congregations Forum – Gina described a recent event.
14. Issue: Grief Workshop – Gina announced an upcoming workshop for GLBT people on loss and grief.
Adjourned: 7:45 PM
Respectfully submitted,