Minutes:
Board of Directors Meeting
December 18, 2007
Members present: Delia Castillo, Len Ellis, Reza Badiee, Bobbie Nehman, Roger Kallenberg, Michael Millican, Valley Reed, Mehry Cornett, Bill Mathews, Bob Dawson.
proxies: Rob Evans, Danna Pyke, Asma Salam.
Staff present: Lon Burnam, Daniel Williams, Trish Majors.
Visitors: Misti Shatto, William Harper.
Prospective Members: Lynn Walters, Ernest McMillan, Elizabeth Villafranca.
1. Opening: Delia called the meeting to order at 7:10pm; introductions all around. As a centering, Valley read her story about her experience in Taylor.
2. Minutes: The November, 2007 minutes were reviewed; Roger moved to accept the minutes, Reza second, affirmed by voice vote.
3. Treasurer’s Report: [Reza] Reviewed our year-to-date financials; November saw another positive cash flow. Bob moved to accept the report, Bill second, affirmed by voice vote.
4. Strategic Plan: Misty reviewed the plan, where we are with respect to Actions that had been designated, and a general overview of what we will work on in the upcoming January 5 meeting.
5. 2008 Finance, Budget: [Reza] Reviewed the revised 2008 budget. Bill moved to accept the 2008 Budget as presented, Roger second, all affirmed by voice vote. As far as the audit, DPC has not received an official report from the auditor as of this date.
6. Board Development [Joy] Four names were submitted as nominees for the Board of Directors, each to serve three years: Lynn Walters, Ernest McMillan, Elizabeth Villafranca and Diane Baker (not present). Roger moved to accept the nominees to the Board, Bob second, all in favor by voice vote.
Officers for the new year: Len has agreed to Vice President, as Michael's term is completed, leaving the Secretary position to be filled.
Bill Matthews agreed to chair the team in the coming year.
7. Team Reports:
Communications [Trish] - written report provided. New format of DPT discussed, including the center section to focus on a particular topic. Advertising will now be sold or traded.
Dismantling Racism [Rob] - no report this month.
Fundraising [ ] - written report of the Peacemaker Awards Dinner.
Organizational Development [ Rob ] - Job description for Office Assistant provided. Roger suggested the hourly rate be increased, the hours decreased, to attract a more skilled applicant.
Peace Education [Michael] - no written report; Gandhi The Man series begins Jan 13, 2008.
Swords/Plowshares [Valley] - written report provided. Team is still looking for a co-chair. Upcoming workshop in Ft Worth on Jan 20, 21.
8. Announcements:
Stakeholders Retreat - Saturday Jan 5, 2008 9am - 4pm.
Gandhi the Man Class - Starts Jan 13, 2008, 2pm at DPC.
Civil Disobedience Retreat - January 20 - 21 at CRC in Ft Worth.
MLK Parade - Much discussion about DPC participation, as Jobs with Justice has secured a permit for the parade, and has asked DPC join them as co-sponsors. Issue around ROTC and guns, but our participation should be about Peace, regardless of ROTC. Roger moved to participate, Bill second, affirmed by voice vote.
9. Adjourn: Bill moved, Roger second, to adjourn at 9:30pm.
submitted by Len Ellis
Secretary
December 26, 2007
