Staff present: Daniel Williams.
Visitors: Patricia Juarez.
1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:10pm with a reading about Cesar Chavez.
2. Minutes: The March minutes were presented. Valley moved to accept as presented, Zakee second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Report format was reviewed. Income is $9000 less this year as compared to last year.
Zakee moved to accept the report, Rob second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Office Search: [Stephen] Reviewed the several locations being considered; photos and descriptions provided. Our evict date from the current building is still unknown, but we will have at least 60 days notice. There is a possibility of receiving a grant to "finish-out" the Monroe Shops location.
5. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. Reminder that April 26 is a film screening at the Magnolia with the proceeds going towards Dallas Peace Film Festival .
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - written report provided.
Fundraising [ ] - written report; reminder to start looking for table sponsors for the Summer Dinner; idea put forth to sell advertising in the program.
Organizational Development [Gene] - written report; recap of the successful 5-year planning retreat.
Peace Education [Michael] - oral report by Michael 'Solutions to Violence' discussion group continues, has good attendance; meditation group to start May 8.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] -written report provided. Please review and support the upcoming events.
7. New Business:
Audit - need to have 2004, 2005 and 2006 financial information entered into the accounting system before an audit can be performed. Daniel is doing this on an as-available basis, and at this rate, will take 1-2 months to complete.
Jobs With Justice - DPC has been requested to be a member in the organization; we would be the tenth to join, so JWJ can get Chapter status for N Texas. There is a $100 registration fee, however, and this is not in the budget, so we "passed-the-hat" and collected the required fee. We were reminded that DPC was a member many years ago. Asma moved that DPC revive the membership, Roger second, passed by voice and hat vote.
Cinco de Mayo Parade - Asma agreed to organize participation, and moved that DPC be represented in this event; entry fee would be raised by participants. Len second, passed by voice vote.
8. Announcements:
9. Adjourn: Rob moved we adjourn at 9:25pm, Asma second.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
May 2, 2007