MeetingMinutes:2005-06
OutWorlders, Inc.
The regular business meeting of OutWorlders was held on Sunday, 19 June 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Diner, the Vice-President being in the chair and the Secretary being present. Sponsoring members present: Bil Boozer, David Churvis, Ed deGruy, Ken Fernandez, Michael Green, Janet Guse, Mike Henigan, Adam Levenstein, Robert Marshall, William Shepard, Alan Siler. Also present: Mike Hwang, Kirk Tsouros.
Officer Reports
Ken Fernandez reported that members had met earlier in the day to begin work on rebuilding the website.
Mike Henigan said he was considering moving the fall picnic to 02 October. (His full report is on file.)
Michael Green provided information on the current usage of the web site. (His full report is on file.)
Alan Siler said he was working on brochures.
Writers’ Group
Bil Boozer reported that the writers’ group me on 15 June 2005 and would be meeting again on Wednesday, 20 July 2005, to finalize plans on this year’s Dragon*Con project.
Readers’ Group
Bil Boozer reported that the readers’ group had met on 12 June to discuss Venus Plux X by Theodore Sturgeon. This novel is about a man transported to a future where everyone is hermaphroditic. Or is it? ☺ Most (not all) readers liked the book, but a few found it interesting as an intellectual inquiry but not very engaging in terms of character. For our 10 July meeting, we will be reading The Persian Boy by Mary Renault.
Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta
Alan Siler reported that he had requested that Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta become an affiliate of the Gaylactic Network and that the group would be submitting its bid proposal to host Gaylaxicon 2007 in Atlanta. He reported that the group is close to narrowing down a hotel choice.
Proposals for Consideration
Three proposals had been introduced in May for consideration at this business meeting.
Proposal 05-06-01
Author: Mike Henigan
Resolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc. increase the budget for the anniversary party to $150.
The proposal was not adopted by a vote of 1-12-0. Absentee ballots from Amy Coppeans and Kris Harter were included in this tally.
Proposal 05-06-02
Author: Mike Henigan
Resolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc. allot $150.00 for the purchase of food for the fall picnic.
The proposal was not adopted by a vote of 1-12-0. Absentee ballots from Amy Coppeans and Kris Harter were included in this tally.
Proposal 05-06-03
Author: David Churvis
Resolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc outlay $100 for Hyperdrive’s performance at TimeGate II, July 9, provided that Hyperdrive will display the OutWorlders banner during the performance in order to act as an outreach/promotional function.
The proposal was not adopted by a vote of 2-12-0. Absentee ballots from Amy Coppeans, Kris Harter, and Wes Quesenberry were included in this tally.
New Proposals for Consideration
One proposal was introduced for consideration at the July business meeting.
Proposal 05-07-03
Author: D. Michael Green
Resolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc allot $75 for the purchase of food for the fall picnic.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00ish p.m. The next business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, 21 August 2005, at 2 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Bil Boozer, Secretary
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