SDSA Board Minutes

December 10, 2007

 

Co-chairs Roberto Flores and Lynne Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

Members present:  Lynne, Roberto, Olga Hernandez, Cris Ramirez, Antonia Padilla, Joe LaMonica, Travis Peterson, and Bryan Gerard.

Members absent:  Ruth Dalrymple, Richard Moon and Jeanne Belaire

Guest:  Dan Graney

A motion was made by Travis and seconded by Bryan to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as written.  The motion passed.

There was no treasurer’s report; the bank statement indicated a balance of $5642.01.

Travis reported on the Sensitivity Training for the seasoned officers, indicating that the evaluations were not as positive as those of the new officers.  He will follow up with the Chief to get further direction for this program.

The Budget/Finance/Fundraising Committee has prepared a budget for 2008 and will present it for Board approval at the next meeting.

Program and Events Committee reported that all dates for the 2008 membership meetings have been confirmed with Grady’s restaurant.

Bryan made a motion not to invite Rhett Smith, Gene Kelley and Milton Fagin to SDSA’s Endorsement Meeting in January.  Cris seconded and the motion passed.

Dan, Endorsement Committee, presented the Notice for the Endorsement Meeting, Standing Rules and the Questionnaires for approval.  Bryan moved that we accept these documents as presented, Antonia seconded and the motion carried.  SDSA’s Pro Equality Platform is on the web site and was also approved.

Roberto read a letter from the Young Democrats requesting funds for their organization.  After some discussion Travis made a motion not to give the Young Democrats a donation.  Bryan seconded and the motion passed.

Roberto announced that on December 20th Mara Kiesling would be in San Antonio to give a presentation at the Metropolitan Community Church.  The event is sponsored by MCC, and SAGA.  Roberto asked if SDSA would be interested in co-sponsoring this event.  Joe made a motion that SDSA co-sponsor this event.  Cris seconded and the motion passed.

Antonia made a motion that we donate $50 for refreshments for this event.  Bryan seconded and the motion passed.

Olga moved to adjourn, Bryan seconded and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cris Ramirez,

Secretary