Members present:: Delia Castillo, Rob Evans, Len Ellis, Mehry Cornett, Reza Badiee, Stephen Brown, Danna Pyke, Zakee Iddeen, Valley Reed, Asma Salam, Elaine Emmert. Proxies: Michael Millican, Bob Dawson, Roger Kallenberg, Bill Matthews
Staff present: Daniel Williams, Lon Burnam
Visitors: Khalil Meek
1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.
2. Minutes: The June, 2007 minutes were presented. Rob moved to accept as presented, Zakee second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financial situation and again reminded us that we are operating from funds that are in designated accounts. Elaine moved to accept the report, Zakee second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Strategic Plan: [Rob] Follow-up discussion from previous planning session, with a focus on fundraising and teamwork. For fundraising; Zakee suggested a marathon in conjunction with Thanksgiving Square - please send these ideas to the Fundraising Team. Daniel will be meeting with each team to gather information and explore synergy between teams.
5. Office Search: [Stephen] No new facilities to report, no update on Monroe properties, but the need to make a decision deadline is July 31; team meeting next week to explore the options.
6. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. Premier of DPC Blog; we are encouraged to use it.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - reminder of upcoming DR workshop, Sept 14-16.
Fundraising [ ] - written report. Recap of Summer Dinner, preparation for Peacemaker Awards Dinner. Team is still asking for a chair.
Organizational Development [ Rob ] - written report provided.
Peace Education [Michael]
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] -written report provided. Reminder of upcoming People's Pole rally in Ft Worth on Sept 1.
7. New Business:
Jena 6 Trial - Zakee briefed us on the background and trial. Danna made a motion to donate money to the defense fund. Asma second, and a collection of $200 was made. Zakee moved that a letter about the trial be written to the Dallas Morning News on behalf of the DPC and Dismantling Racism team. Rob second, affirmed by voice vote.
Catalysts of HOPE - Len gave an overview of this organization and asked that DPC consider partnering; asked that decision be put on the agenda for a vote next month.
Iranians For Peace and Justice - Reza suggestion for a joint event; asked to present details to the Fundraising Team.
Hungry For Justice - Our guest, Khalil Meek, gave an overview of the trial against the Holyland Foundation. Khalil asked that as many people show up at the trial as possible. Zakee moved that the DPC endorse a fair trial and align with Holyland Foundation Justice Coalition (HFJC) which includes the addition of the DPC name to the supports list on the HFJC website. Also that DPC add HFJC name and link to our website. Valley second, affirmed by voice vote.
8. Announcements:
9. Adjourn: We adjourned at 9:30pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
August 4, 2007