MeetingMinutes:2004-11

OutWorlders, Inc.

The regular business meeting of OutWorlders was held on Sunday, 17 October 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Diner, the President being in the chair and the Secretary being present. Sponsoring members present: Mike Allgood, Ray Berg, Bil Boozer, Ed deGruy, Kris Harter, William Shepard, Alan Siler, Jeff Smith, Amanda Wiggins.

Treasurer’s Report

Jeff Smith presented a proposed budget for 2005.

Public Relations Chair Report

Ray Berg reported that he has submitted announcement of the weekly “Lost” gathering to Creative Loafing, which had posted notices of our “Buffy” gatherings back in the day.

Writers’ Group

Bil Boozer reported that the writers’ group had met and that it would meet again.

Readers’ Group

Bil Boozer reported that the readers’ group had met and that it would meet again.

Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta

Mike Allgood reported that no action had been taken since the last business meeting.

Proposals for Consideration

Ed deGruy introduced the following proposals for consideration at the December meeting.

Proposal 04-12-01
Author: Ed deGruy

Resolved, THAT the OutWorlders, Inc. bylaws be amended in the following way: Add to Section 6, Officers, Part B, Appointment, “The Vice President shall oversee the activities of the appointed officers.”

Proposal 04-12-02
Author: Ed deGruy

Resolved, THAT the OutWorlders, Inc. bylaws Section 6, Officers, Part C, Duties, be changed from “No member of the organization may serve in more than one officer position simultaneously” to “No member of the organization may serve in more than one elected officer position simultaneously.”

Nominations for 2005 Elected Officer Positions

At the end of the meeting, the following people had been nominated for 2005 elected officer positions: Mike Allgood for president; Chris Coppeans for vice-president; Ken Fernandez for vice-president; Jeff Smith for treasurer; and Bil Boozer for secretary. Nominations are now closed. Amanda Wiggins was appointed Election Coordinator.

The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Bil Boozer, Secretary