MeetingMinutes:2005-02
OutWorlders, Inc.
The regular business meeting of OutWorlders was held on Sunday, 20 February 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Diner, the Treasurer being in the chair and the Secretary being present. Sponsoring members present: Bil Boozer, Ed deGruy, Michael Green, Kris Harter, Mike Henigan, Kelly Hilliard, Michael Liebmann, Robert Marshall, Alan Siler, Jeff Smith. Also present: Janet Guse.
Officer Reports
Jeff Smith reported that the organization currently had 19 sponsoring members and that the organization’s bank balance was $1,267.35.
Mike Henigan reported on his activities involving posting to the mailing lists and planning for future events, such as the spring picnic and anniversary party. (See New Proposals.)
Michael Green reported that he was investigating the possibility of combining the mailing lists with the Web site.
Writers’ Group
Bil Boozer reported that the writers’ group had met 19 January and 16 February. At its January meeting, members selected “a comet” as the theme for this year’s Dragon*Con project. Five members were in attendance at the February meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 16 March 2005.
Readers’ Group
Bil Boozer reported that the readers’ group had met on 13 February to discuss Ethan of Athos (which everyone had enjoyed) and that it would meet again on 13 March to discuss Lost Souls by Poppy Z. Brite.
Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta
Alan Siler reported that he would be scheduling a meeting of Outpost members on Thursday, 18 March 2005.
Proposals for Consideration
The members considered Proposal 05-01-01, which had been introduced at the January meeting.
Proposal 05-02-01
Author: Ed deGruyResolved, 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.”
The proposal was adopted by a vote of 12-0-0. Absentee ballots from Scott Tatum and Ken Fernandez were included in the voting.
The members considered Proposal 05-01-02 which had been introduced at the January meeting.
Proposal 05-02-02
Author: Ed deGruyResolved, 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.”
The proposal was not adopted by a vote of 6-6-0. Absentee ballots from Scott Tatum and Ken Fernandez were included in the voting.
New Proposals
Mike Henigan introduced Proposals 05-02-01 and 05-02-02 (see attached for text) for consideration at the March business meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Bil Boozer, Secretary
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Proposals for Consideration 20 March 2005
Proposal 05-02-01
Author: Mike HeniganResolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc. allot $100.00 for the purchase of food items and charcoal for the Spring Picnic.
Proposal 05-02-02
Author: Mike HeniganResolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc. allot $100.00 for the purchase of food items and charcoal for the OutWorlders Anniversary Party.
