Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting Nov 17, 2005
Members present: Sidney Burkins, Stephen Brown, Delia Castillo, Len Ellis, Bill McElvaney, Iyas Maleh, Michael Millican, Danna Pyke, Bobbie Nehman, Nelda Reid, Ron Wilhelm
Members absent: Farruk Hamid, Holsey Hickman (ex officio), Bill Matthews, Sam Nance (ex officio), Kimberly Truitt, Liz Wolff
Staff present: Lon Burnam
Visitors present: Judith Stuart-Coale, Jackie Bonner, Rashid Dara
I. Introduction and Centering: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Board members and guests introduced themselves. Michael Millican read a passage about Gandhi.
II. Review of October minutes: (Who?) moved acceptance of minutes. Motion seconded by Danna.
III. Judith Stuart-Coale asked board members to experience her workshop regarding nonviolent communication by selecting one of a number of concepts on cards placed in the center of the board table. Board members then met in pairs to share what spoke to them about the term they chose. Judith then asked what members noticed about what they felt or experienced during the exercise.
IV. Treasurer’s Report: Nelda presented an oral and written report. Total October expenses = $10,002.17. Total October revenue = $9,389.36. Overall cash flow for October = ($612.81). Actual year-to-date revenue = $75,711.81. Budgeted year-to-date revenue = $119,791.87. Bill McElvaney moved acceptance of the report. Stephen seconded the motion.
2006 Budget: Nelda distributed a proposed budget. She asked committee chairs to consider committee plans and needs and then provide input regarding committee needs for the coming year. Lon and Nelda will meet prior to the December board meeting to revise the budget for board approval. Committee chairs and board members will be invited to attend.
Nelda announced she had completed and filed IRS Form 990 for 2004.
V. Annual Planning Retreat for 2006
Lon asked board members to discuss their visions, ideas, concerns, related to the work of the DPC for 2006. The board will meet on Friday evening for a pre-retreat discussion. The retreat will be held at Grace United Methodist on Saturday, Jan. 7th. Cherry Haymes will provide hospitality. The times of the pre-retreat discussion and the retreat are to be determined. Lon will organize a review and evaluation of DPC activities for 2005 for the Dec. 15th board meeting.
VI. Team Reports
A. Infrastructure: Lon presented an interim report of the nominating committee that Rashid Dara, Rob Evans, and Laray Polk be elected to board membership effective at the January, 2006 meeting. Bill McElvaney moved acceptance of the committee’s report and Iyas seconded the motion. Motion passed on a voice vote.
B. Dismantling Racism: Danna presented an oral and written report. The team’s long term goal is to develop its own training model.
C. Fundraising:
Peacemaker Awards Dinner: Len asked board members to volunteer to help with tasks at the dinner. There are 32 seats yet to sell to make 402 attendees. So far 27 tables seating 10 or 12 people each have been pledged.
D. Communications: Trish submitted a written report. The website has been revamped. Trish is preparing the first Dallas Peace Times Newsletter consisting of 8 pages. Trish recognized Artie Turner for his work with her on the website.
E. Children and Youth: No report.
F. Swords into Ploughshares: No report.
VII. Other Reports:
A. Service of Gratitude and Remembrance (Nov. 1): Lon reported that Bill Matthews organized a meaningful event, but unfortunately it received no news coverage.
B. Non-Violent advocacy meeting with Congresswoman EBJ staff (Dec. 15, 10:00 a.m.) at the Dallas Peace Center. Board members are encouraged to attend to discuss the annual Mother’s Day event and EBJ’s future plans for a nonviolent education center within DISD.
C. End the Occupation of Iraq: Lon reported on activities planned in Crawford. Lon urged board members interested in helping to shape the events related to Winter of Discontent to attend the committee meetings.
1. Thanksgiving Week activities
2. Winter of Discontent
3. Ongoing protests since death of 2000th U. S. soldier
VIII. Announcements and adjournment
Bobbie moved adjournment. Delia adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Submitted by Ron Wilhelm
