Members present: Delia Castillo, Michael Millican, Len Ellis, Danna Pyke, Bobbie Nehman, Bill Matthews, Sidney Burkins, Roger Kallenberg, Valley Reed. Proxies: Rob Evans, Asma Salam, Marian Avalos.
Staff present: Lon Burnam, Daniel Williams.
Visitors: Zakee Iddeen, Bob Dennis, Betty-Jean Ferguson, Charlotte Gelineau, Rusty Tomlinson, Sandy Moore.
1. Opening: Delia Castillo called the meeting to order at 7:10pm; introductions were made.
2. Minutes: The January minutes were presented. Danna moved to accept as presented, Sidney second.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Reviewed the written report; Bill moved to accept, Gene second.
4. Office Search: [Stephen] Detailed needs assessment provided. Lon indicated the probability of a move in the June - September time frame; the move committee will have to decide what to take and what to release.
5. Nominating Committee: [Joy] supplemental report to submit Reza Badiee and Zekee Iddeen for consideration as a board members; Bill moved to accept, voice vote affirmed.
6. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. Discussion about speakers and writers; staff will research speakers, although individuals are encouraged to submit suggestions. A speaker who is going to represent DPC requires prior board approval.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - written report. Update on Farmer's Branch situation; Lon recapped the Town Hall meeting. Discussion about a way to continue the dialogue, and whether DPC should issue a statement of support. Gene moved to make a statement against the proposed ordinance and to establish a process to promote reconciliation and healing; Roger second, passed by voice vote.
Fundraising [Asma] - written report; initial discussion about Summer Dinner, which needs a chairperson.
Organizational Development [Gene] - coordinating a leader and date for creating a new 5-year plan.
Peace Education [Michael] - oral report by Michael 'Solutions to Violence' discussion group has started, new people have attended.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] -written report provided.
*EOI - Rusty presented a letter for distribution to Congress and Bob Dennis a "Leave Iraq Now" flyer. Valley moved that DPC endorse the letter, Zakee second, passed by voice vote.
*SOA Watch
*Darfur
*Landmine Removal
7. Horn of Africa Crisis: [Asma] written report provided.
8. Announcements:
9. Adjourn: Bill moved we adjourn at 9:20pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
March 6, 2007
revised March 13, 2007