1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and provided a centering time with information on the Hopi Indian tribe.
2. Minutes: The August, 2007 minutes were reviewed; the minutes in the packet were the first revision and there had been a change regarding the treasurer's report. Len provided revised copies, and read the change. Danna moved to accept the minutes as revised, Bob second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financial situation; we are operating at a $9k shortage . Bob moved to accept the report, Bill second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Audit: [Reza] Auditor gave us a quote of $2k for the 2006 audit.
5. Office Search: [Stephen] Review of our current rent in light of our financial situation, and that Monroe properties will cost at least 2x our current rent. Roger presented a property in Bishop-Arts District he is considering for purchase, to allow DPC to use rent-free, only maintenance, taxes, to be paid. Bill Matthews made a motion to encourage Roger to pursue the purchase of this property, Rob second, all affirmed.
6. Budget: [Delia] Committee is being set up, asking for volunteers. Michael and Elaine agreed to join the team.
7. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. Budget constraints may prevent publication every month, but a donor is taking out a full-page ad, which will cover the cost of publication for next month.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - training/workshop complete - very successful.
Fundraising [ ] - written report. Peacemaker Awards Dinner needs board members to put together (sell) tables. Discussion about giving memorial recognition; Bill moved we honor Alex Shumaker and Stephen Poe, Rob second, affirmed by voice vote.
Organizational Development [ Rob ] - discussed loss of Development Director and two interventions that had been requested.
Peace Education [Michael] - NVC workshop continues on Sundays; good attendance and participation.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] - written report provided. People's Pole Rally in Ft Worth on Sept 1 and accompanying workshops were successful.
There was a motion and a second to accept the written team reports.
8. New Business:
No new business to report.
9. Announcements:
Sister Patricia Retirement - Sept 27 4:30pm at DPC.
Sudan Fundraisert - Sept 29 5:30pm Hamilton Park UMC.
Journey of Hope - Oct 26 7:30pm Cathedral of Hope.
Amy Belzer Brown Bag - Oct 31 Noon DPC.
Carlos Ernesto Poetry - Nov 13 7:00pm DPC.
10. Adjourn: Roger moved that we adjourn, Rob second, and it was so; 9:05pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
October 4, 2007