Members present: Delia Castillo, Michael Millican, Len Ellis, Rob Evans, Stephen Brown, Danna Pyke, Asma Salam, Bobbie Nehman, Sidney Burkins, Roger Kallenberg, Valley Reed. Proxies: Bill Matthews.
Staff present: Lon Burnam, Trish Majors, Daniel Williams.
Visitors: Zakee Iddeen, Bob Dennis, Betty-Jean Ferguson.
1. Opening: Delia Castillo called the meeting to order at 7:10pm; introductions were made.
2. Minutes: The December minutes were presented. Danna moved to accept as presented, Rob second.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Reviewed the 2006 report; Roger moved to accept, Valley second.
4. Proposed 2007 Budget: a revised budget proposal was presented and reviewed, with the understanding that if the funds are not raised for a project, the project does not get done. Len moved to accept, Rob second, approved by voice vote.
The possibility of having to move from Bryan St was discussed; suggestion to form a committee to find a new location was raised; Delia, Bob Dennis, Valley, Asma and Stephen volunteered to be on this committee, with Stephen as chair.
5. Nominating Committee: Mehry Cornett was submitted by the nominating committee for consideration as a board member; Danna moved to accept, voice vote affirmed. Zekee Iddeen here to observe, as a possible candidate.
6. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - written report provided. Rob added that the team wants to have another DR Workshop this year; reminder of Farmer's Branch meeting next Thursday.
Fundraising [Asma] - oral report by Asma.
Organizational Development [Gene] - Rob discussed written report, plus information on the new Advisory Team.
Peace Education [Michael] - beginning Feb 11, 'Solutions to Violence' discussion group will start; goal is to have a class every week throughout the year.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] -written report provided.
*EOI - Hadi gave overview of committee efforts, then a discussion and review of 'Campaign Proposal' by Bob Dennis. Mr. Dennis stated he would help fund an email/internet effort to get the word out, to reach new people. Discussion about wording and how to promote it; Roger moved that DPC adopt the guidelines, Rob second, passed by voice vote.
*SOA Watch - written report.
*Darfur - Lon briefed us on efforts for a Sudan Resolution; watch for developments.
*Landmine Removal - Stephen gave overview of UNA efforts.
7. Horn of Africa Crisis: [Asma] committee would like board approval for a position paper.
8. Announcements: Reminder of Jan 27 actions.
9. Adjourn: Bobbie moved we adjourn at 9:30pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
January 26, 2007
