1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
2. Guest Speaker: Mr. Siddiqui presented an overview of the current Pakistani situation and a written historical perspective. His goal is to work with the DPC to educate, and to promote peaceful relations. Suggested he organize a brown-bag lunch.
3. Minutes: The July, 2007 minutes were reviewed. Rob moved to accept as presented, Asma second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financial situation; even though our cash-flow for the month was positive, we are still operating from funds that are in designated accounts. Roger moved to accept the report, Danna second, affirmed by voice vote.
5. Audit: [Reza] Data entry is nearly complete; meeting with auditor next week.
6. Office Search: [Stephen] Monroe properties deadline of July 31 was not valid, so no change in status. Another property has become available and is being explored.
7. Peacemaker Awards: [Staff] A list of eight nominees was presented. After some discussion about presenting the award to an individual or a group, and if there should also be a lifetime achievement award, Bill made a motion to nominate Elizabeth Villafranca as Peacemaker of the Year, and Dawson Tunnel for Lifetime Achievement; Valley then suggested a group also be acknowledged, and proposed CAIR be nominated. Bill amended his motion to include CAIR, Rob second, passed by voice vote.
8. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. Len reported the BLOG login did not seem to be working.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - reminder of upcoming DR workshop, Sept 14-16; Rob requested $150 be designated to pay for one staff person to attend. Len suggested we 'pass the hat' to raise the funds; $110 was raised.
Fundraising [ ] - written report. Team is still asking for a chair; Bill Matthews stated he would 'convene' the group, but not chair; we eagerly accepted his proposal and stated we would put forth a concerted effort to look for a chair who has fundraising experience.
Organizational Development [ Rob ] - written report provided.
Peace Education [Michael] - reminder that NVC workshop starts Sept 9; Len asked that links to the local NVC website and Yahoo!Group be added to the information page.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] -written report provided. More details of upcoming People's Pole Rally in Ft Worth on Sept 1. Also, this Saturday the CAIR Fundraiser dinner.
Danna made a motion to accept the written team reports, Asma second, affirmed by voice vote.
9. New Business:
Catalysts of HOPE - Len gave an overview of this organization and asked that DPC consider partnering.
10. Announcements:
9-11 Memorial - 7:30pm in Arlington.
11. Adjourn: Bill moved that we adjourn, Reza second, and it was so; 9:10pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
August 19, 2007