MeetingMinutes:2005-10
OutWorlders, Inc.
The regular business meeting of OutWorlders was held on Sunday, 16 October 2005, at 2:08 p.m. at the Atlanta Diner, the Secretary being in the chair and the Treasurer being present. Sponsoring members present: Scott Bobo, Wm S Boozer, Carlton Harrington, Adam Levenstein, Robert Marshall, William Shepard, Jeff Smith.
Officer Report(s):
Jeff Smith reported that the organization’s current account balance is $1641.93, and that we have one new sponsoring member, bring our total to 30.
Writers’ Group:
Wm S Boozer reported that the writers’ group had met in September and would meet again on Wednesday, 19 October 2005.
Readers’ Group:
Wm S Boozer reported that the readers’ group had canceled its October meeting because members had scheduling problems. On 13 November 2005, the group will meet to discuss both Ammonite by Nicola Griffith and The Blood of Kings by Michael J. Curlovich.
Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta:
Wm S Boozer reported that Gaylactic Outpost Atlanta would be meeting Thursday, 20 October 2005, to vote on the bylaws proposed at its September meeting. If the bylaws are adopted, the group will elect officers at its November meeting.
Proposals Consided
Two proposals had been introduced at the October meeting for consideration this month.
Proposal 05-10-01. Funding for November Doctor Who Night.
Author: Alan Siler (presented by Jeff Smith)
Whereas, November marks the 42nd anniversary of the series, Doctor Who, and traditionally I have done something a little extra for the November event,
Resolved, THAT OutWorlders, Inc provide $50 for additional food and supplies for the evening, including a medium sandwich tray from Publix ($15), a pumpkin spice cheesecake ($20), and supplies and an additional food item from the Sam’s freezer section.
The proposal was adopted by a vote of 7-0-1. An absentee ballot from Alan Siler was considered in the vote.
Proposal 05-10-02. Funding for February Doctor Who Night.
Author: Alan Siler (presented by Jeff Smith)
Whereas, Doctor Who Night is OutWorlders, Inc.’s longest-running event,
And whereas the February occurrence marks the event’s 5th anniversary,
Resolved, THAT, OutWorlders, Inc. provide $70 for additional food and supplies for the evening, including $25 toward a chicken platter from Mrs. Winner’s, $25 for a large sandwich tray from Sam’s, and the remainder for supplies (plates, cups, napkins) and for additional food items from the Sam’s freezer section.
The proposal was adopted by a vote of 7-0-1. An absentee ballot from Alan Siler was considered in the vote.
Wm S Boozer announced that nominations for 2006 officer positions were open. Carlton Harrington nominated Jeff Smith for the position of Treasurer. His motion was seconded. Adam Levenstein nominated Wm S Boozer for the position of Secretary. His motion was seconded. Nominations will close at the end of the November business meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m. The next business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, 20 November 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Atlanta Diner.
Respectfully submitted, Wm S Boozer, Secretary
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