SDSA Membership Minutes

January 21, 2008

 

SDSA Co-chairs Roberto Flores and Lynne Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM at Grady’s Restaurant.

Ruth Dalrymple, treasurer, reported a current balance of $7,444.31.   She explained and presented copies of the proposed SDSA 2008 budget.  Diane Stallings made a motion to adopt the budget; Marilyn Graham seconded and the motion carried.

Travis Peterson, Police Sensitivity Training Committee, reported on the ongoing Police Sensitivity Training.  Thus far the committee has conducted two training sessions, one with seasoned officers and one with the cadets.  A training session has been scheduled for March.

Dan Graney, Endorsement Committee, announced the Candidate Forum on January 27 at 1:00 PM at Kenwood Community Center.  He also reminded everyone that the Primary is Tuesday, March 4th.

Olga Hernandez, Membership and Communications Committees, announced that SDSA currently has 181 members.  She also discussed the new list serve SDSA is using.

The election of new SDSA Board members was the main item on the agenda.  Ruth Dalrymple, treasurer, was elected for another two year term by acclamation.  The motion was made by Charlie Gallimore and seconded by Ellen Stephens.  Cris Ramirez, secretary, was elected for another two year term by acclamation.  The motion was made by Dan Graney and seconded by Sandi Kramer.

The candidates running for two year at-large positions, Chris Forbrich, Michelle Myers,Pat McGuire, Antonia Padilla and Larry Stallings, spoke to the membership about their experience and goals for the organization.  At-large board members elected were Chris Forbrich, PatMcGuire, Antonia Padilla and Larry Stallings.

Lynne announced that she, Roberto, and George Page, HRC Governor, met with City Manager Cheryl Scully to discuss the city’s anti-discrimination policies. She indicated that the meeting was positive and that Ms. Scully was in agreement with SDSA on this issue.

Roberto announced a Valentine Dance on February 9 at the Radisson Market Hotel.  More details on this would appear in an e-mail to members.

The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Cris Ramirez,

Secretary