Members Present: Delia Castillo, Diane Baker, Valley Reed, Rob Evans, Roger Kallenberg, Reza Badie, J Kendall Johnson, Len Ellis, Ernest, Elaine Emmert, Mike Ghouse
Staff Present: Lon Burnam, Daniel Williams
I. Opening: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. The topic discussed at opening and for centering was the dinner for Board members that was held at Diane’s home.
II. Minutes: The March 2008 minutes were reviewed. Rob moved to accept the minutes, Asma was second and the motion was confirmed by voice vote.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Report submitted. The ending balance for March was $11,887. Income less expenses for the month were a negative $4,408. It is important that a chair for the fund raising committee be enrolled soon. Rob moved to accept the report, Diane seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.
IV. Team Reports
A. Communications (written report submitted)
B. Dismantling Racism
1. Dialogue on Race – Zakee IdDeen & Jan Sanders
2. ICE Inhumanity Committee – Detention of Imam Safdar Razi Ali. Lon distributed background information on, the detention and planned deportation of Imam Safdar Razi Ali.C. Fundraising (no chair)
1. Cesar Chavez Birthday Celebration, March 31st. The event held at Chiquita’s Restaurant in Farmer’s Branch was viewed as a solid event and a means to reach out to the community. Hopefully, it could become an annual event. The Dallas Peace Center would like to make acknowledge Elizabeth Villafranca for the use of her business for the event.
2. Summer Dinner Lecture Series (Written Report Submitted). Three speakers have been confirmed for the lecture series that will take place on June 5, July 23 and August 6. .
3. Foundation Meetings: Meetings with foundations are moving forward.
4. Summer Intern – Lindsey McLennanD. Infrastructure and Long Term Planning: No report
E. Peace Education
1. US Department of Peace Conference, April 25 – 27. The agenda for the event may be obtained online
F. Swords into Plowshares (Written Report submitted)
1. Ann Wright Book Signing and Presentation April 24
a. Iraq list mailing
b. Iran list mailing
c. Today’s broadcast e-mail
V. Events Update
A. Ann Wright Lecture and Book signing, Thursday, April 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Boarders, Books and Music, 5500 Greenville at Lovers Lane, Dallas.
B. Breaking the Silence Rally Friday, April 25, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Reverchoon Park
C. Celebrate Spring Village Fest, Friday-Saturday, April 25-26, Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd.
D. South Central Regional Conference for a U.S. Department of Peace, Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, SMU
E. Brown Bag: Kids for Kids: Relief in Sudan, Monday, April 28, Noon, DPC
VI. Other Business
A. Peace Center Credit Card. The need for a Peace Center Credit Card has become apparent. Diane moved that the card be obtained, Elaine second and the motion passed by voice vote
B. CAIR Banquet: Diane moved that the Peace Center endorse the CAIR Banquet, J second and the motion passed by voice vote.
VII. Adjournment – Diane moved and J second to adjourn at 9:10. The motion was approved by voice vote.
Submitted by Elaine Emmert
Secretary
May 14, 2008