Members Present: Len Ellis (chair), Diane Baker, Lynn Walters, Roger Kallenberg, Valley Reed, Rob Evans, Ernest MacMillan
Proxies: J. Johnson, Mike Ghouse, Bob Dawson
Staff Present: Lon Burnam, Daniel Williams
Visitor Present: Betty Jane and Allison Ball
I. Opening: Len opened the meeting with a lively and educational discussion of Juneteenth; 7:00 p.m.
Allison Ball was introduced and spoke about BePeace Training and a group trip next year to Costa Rica for training ($3000, May 2009). Also discussed the possibility of doing some local training.
II. Minutes: The May 2008 minutes were reviewed. Diane moved to accept the minutes with noted changes (Rob Evans was not here and Lynn Walters’ name was misspelled).
III. Treasurer’s Report: Report submitted. Diane and Bob Baker are the new co-chairs for fundraising.
Roger moved to accept the report and it was approved by voice vote.
IV. Discussion on 2008 Peacemaker of the Year (Committee & Nominees)
Len and Lynn agreed to serve on the committee for the Peacemaker of the Year dinner
Long discussion ensued about next board meeting and board retreat. It was decided that an email would be sent to the board regarding possible dates in August for the board retreat and that the meeting to discuss the Peacemaker of the Year would take place at the regular July meeting on 7/17.
It was also decided to invite past peacemakers of the year to help choose the Peacemaker of the Year for 2008.
V. Team Reports (Consent Agenda)
A. Communications (written report submitted)
1. Dallas Peace Times Distribution.
It was requested that staff send out a list of places still needing someone to deliver the DPT.B. Dismantling Racism
Latino activists requested that DPC partner with them to re-name Industrial Blvd. after Cesar Chavez as endorsed by the public vote.
Moved to accept by Ernest MacMillan, second by Rob; passed by voice vote.
It was also decided that DPC would follow the lead of the activists in determining what, if any, additional action would be taken.C. Fundraising (no chair)
D. Fundraising
1. 2008 Summer Dinner Lecture Series Status Report (written report submitted)
Diane challenged each board member to sponsor a table at the dinner ($500).
2. 2009 Summer Dinner Lecture Series Speaker Selection Committee
3. Communications Department Declares Financial Independence Project—hope to raise at least 50% by June 21st
Other Funding – cards were passed around to all Board members so that grassroots supporters could be called with a request for donations.E. Infrastructure and Long Term Planning:
1. Board Development – See III. It was decided that an email would be sent to the board to determine which of two dates in August would be best for the board retreat.
2. Staff Development—Liz Branch will be meeting with staff to further discuss changes/adjustments to implement plan.F. Peace Education
G. Swords into Plowshares (no report)
1. Ann Wright Book Signing and Presentation April 24
VI. Heroes of Peacemaking Project
VII. Events Update
A. Tuesday June 24 7:00 pm - Blackwater booksigning by Jeremy Skahill – Half Priced Books on Northwest Highway
B. Friday June 27 6:30 pm - Pastors for Peace Caravan Reception – Munger Place UMC
C. Saturday, July 12 10:00 am – Board Retreat – Location TBA
D. Sunday, July 20 evening - Sarah Hickman Concert –, Cathedral of Hope 5910 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas
E. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:00 pm - Summer Dinner Lecture Series with Col. Ann Wright –FunAsia 1210 Beltline Rd., Richardson
F. Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:00 pm - Summer Dinner Lecture Series with Dr. Erika Frank –FunAsia 1210 Beltline Rd., Richardson
G. Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Art Spirit Block Party – Volunteers Needed
VIII. Adjournment – at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn J. Walters
Acting Secretary
July 10, 2008
