Members present: Delia Castillo, Rob Evans, Len Ellis, Bill Matthews, Sidney Burkins, Reza Badiee, Roger Kallenburg, Bobbie Nehman, Danna Pyke.
Staff present: Daniel Williams, Lon Burnam.
Visitors: Joy Flora, Elaine Emmert.
1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 9:50am.
2. Minutes: The May, 2007 minutes were presented. Roger moved to accept as presented, Bobbie second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. New Board Members: Elaine Emmert and Bob Dawson, introduced last month, were presented as nominees for the Board; Bill moved to accept, Rob second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financial situation and were reminded that our income is less than our expenses, and that we are operating from funds that are in designated accounts. Rob moved to accept the report, Sidney second, affirmed by voice vote. The necessary audit was also discussed, and that it will cost approximately $3,000, although we will pursue the most cost-effective method to achieve the audit; Len and Bobbie will contact people they know that might do the audit on a gratis basis. Dana moved we go forward with the audit, keeping the money in the budget; Rob second, all affirmed by voice vote.
5. Budget Adjustments: We walked through various proposed adjustments to the budget, revising some expenses downward and income upward. Salaries were a part of this, with a work-improvement plan for the Development position and an increase in hours (up to 40 per week) authorized for the Office Manager. Bill moved to accept the revise budget, Elaine seconded.
6. Long-range Planning: We did not have time to get into specifics of long range planning, but discussed issues such as involvement with social issues, e.g. Farmer's Branch, awareness of the sensitivity in reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and the need to empower people to head up various causes and projects. And of course the need for additional fundraising.
7. Adjourn: We adjourned at 5:00pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
July 1, 2007
