Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting April 20, 2006
Members present : Bill Matthews, Laray Polk, Delia Castillo, Len Ellis, Michael Millican, Rob Evans, Liz Branch, Liz Wolff, Sidney Burkins, Nelda Reed.
Staff present : Lon Burnam, Kathryn Cates
Visitor: David Reed
1. Opening: Bill Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:07pm.
2. Minutes: The Minutes of the March meeting were presented; Delia moved to accept, second by Rob; report was accepted by a voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Nelda reviewed the report. Motion to accept the report by Liz Wolff, second by Rob, accepted as presented by voice vote. We now have the opportunity to have a checking account with Women's Credit Union, so a motion was made by Liz Wolff to open an account and close the Bank of Texas checking. Delia seconded the motion, all in favor by voice vote.
4. 2006 Budget Adjustment: After some discussion about extending Patricia Lyon's Development position, Nelda presented a motion to fund the position by adjusting the budget $3,000. This would extend Patricia's position through June, 2006; second made by Liz, all voted to approve, no objections.
5. Teams:
Fundraising [Sidney] -
Written report provided. Some concern about Summer Dinner - still need chair and a speaker and deadline is fast approaching. Tom Hayden has not yet confirmed.
Len has agreed to chair the Peacemaker Dinner in December and has requested each board member take an active role by signing up to be a team leader; a task list will be distributed and each can acknowldege which area they would like to serve.
About half of the Board pledge requests have been returned.
Communications Team [Laray] -
Written report provided. Webpage input seems to have generated little interest; suggested that Artie work with each committee chair to show what might be possible. Reminder to let Trish know of the great job she is doing with the Dallas Peace Times, both the printed and the online versions. Reminder that Dallas Video Festival is August 12 and it looks very encouraging.
Dismantling Racism [Delia] -
Written report provided. Proposed having a focused discussion during the pre-board dinner; topic and material will be sent to members before the meeting.
Organization [Lon] -
Written Team and Committee Chair list provided; team leader still needed.
Peace Education [Michael] - Creating a Culture of Peace training was held March 31, with about 15 people. Looking to get Michael Nagler here in the fall or early next year.
Swords/Plowshares [Liz Branch] -
Written report on Darfur was presented, as well as a reminder for the April 26 events, and to mail in the postcards. Written report of End the Occupation of Iraq also presented.
6. Brown-Bag Lunch Sponsorship: Discussion of past brown-bag lunch programs and whether DPC should sponsor speakers who might be considered controversial.
7. Announcements: Look at the possibility of a Memorial Day event - what and where? Lon suggested we have a 9-11 Memorial event where Gandhi's Sept 11, 1906 speech to the South African Parliament is re-enacted.
8. Adjourn: moved to adjourn at 9:25p.m.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
April 24, 2006
