Members present: Delia Castillo, Rob Evans, Len Ellis, Reza Badiee, Roger Kallenberg, Danna Pyke, Michael Millican, Valley Reed, Bobbie Nehman, Mehry Cornett, Sidney Burkins. Proxies: Bill Matthews, Bob Dawson, Steven Brown.
Staff present: Lon Burnam, Daniel Williams.
Visitors: Mili Suleman.
1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:10pm and introduced Ms. Suleman, who spoke to us about the need for foster families for refugee children.
2. Minutes: The October, 2007 minutes were reviewed; Reza moved to accept the minutes, Mehry second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financials; October saw a positive cash flow. Rob moved to accept the report, Michael second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. 2008 Budget: [Reza] We spent considerable time reviewing the detailed and informative budget that Reza and Daniel prepared. What is lacking id details for each committee's budget. Board members are requested to review the budget, provide feedback (even if it is "yes, I agree") to Daniel before Dec 7, 2007. It is our intention to approve the budget at the December Director's meeting.
5. Office Search: [Stephen] Nothing new to report; our current space is still month-to-month, although it appears the proposed Charter School is not going to happen.
6. Teams:
Communications [Trish] - .
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - .
Fundraising [ ] - reminder to continue to promote participation, sell tables.
Organizational Development [ Rob ] -.
Peace Education [Michael] - NVC workshop; last Sunday class Dec 2.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] - written report provided. Proposed resolution to Dallas City Council presented for approval and submission; Len suggested the title be changed from "Opposing War with Iran" to "Peace and Diplomacy with Iran". Reza moved the amended resolution be submitted to the DCC, Mehry second, affirmed by voice vote. Team is also looking for a co-chair.
7. Announcements:
John Judge Brown Bag - Nov 26 Noon DPC.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Strategy Session - Nov 30 10:30am DPC.
8. Adjourn: Danna moved, Valley second, and we adjourned at 9:20pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
November 19, 2007
