Visitors: 4
Kevin began meeting by phone @ 1:35p.m.
The new President for the Gay Men's Chorus was introduced. An ad with the Choir was discussed.
Rally was a success. Michigan Equality will be doing the Rally again next year.
Festival was a success. Discussion of need to set up porta-pottys differently.
Merchandising tent was a sucess (Need to decide about area for next year and event T-shirts).
Beer tent went well, but had some complaints regarding it restricting access to stage by minors. Tara is going to take over the beer tent for next year and committe will be formed to improve the security, access and checking ID's when entering.
Merchandising went well. Have many T-shirts left. Will not order as many next year. Suggestion to donate at Aids walk (Sept 30) as give away and also offering to teens from Prom (need correct name for this group).
Variety show did not do as well as expected. Made very little money, but covered cost and helped give local GLBT talent some exposure. Considering new ideas for next year. To be determined at another time. Will put on agenda for next monthy meeting.
Rob needs help with website if taking another position. Suggestion of putting add in the student newspaper at MSU.
Immediate business was naming a new treasurer as the current treasurer is leaving. Acting treasurer is now Debbie Harding. Motion brought forth by Kevin and seconded by Dan. All in favor of new treasurer Debbie Harding.
Made check out to storage for 10 month period. Also need to make date to clean out second storage unit.
Nomination for Candice to become Senior Chair. John brought forth motion and seconded by Dan, all approved nomination.
Motion brought forth by Kevin to nominate Bret for senior chair. Pending acceptance by Bret. Bret not in attendance.
Nomination for Dan to be Co-chair brought forth by Candice, second by Tara. All approved
Nomination for secretary, Donna brought forth by John and seconded by Candice. All approved
Nomination of Jacob for outreach coordinator made by John, second by Dan. All approved.
Will hold election at next meeting (August), per amendent dated Sep 2006.
Set tentative date for pride as June 20, 21 and 22nd, 2008. Motion made by Dan, second Jacob, all approved.
2008 Sponsorships were discussed.
Need theme-Slogan-Logo ... talked with Debbie about the teens working on ideas for all. Will be on Agenda for next meeting.
Discussion about individuals needing to read by-laws regarding talking with committee before making decisions.
Need revamping of volunteer process. Jacob to work on creating a committee to discuss ways to bring more volunteers and committe members.
Meeting adjorned @ 2:15 p.m.
Next meeting August 26, 2007 @ Dan & Johns house.