GALA Board of Directors, March 23, 2009 Meeting synopsis
- Approved the Meeting Minutes for February 23 and Special Board Meeting of March 9, 2009.
- Asked the Secretary for data on membership dues renewed for 2009 and numbers of newsletters sent via surface mail as well as e-mail; to be provided by next meeting.
- Received the report of the Treasurer along with receipts and expenditures activities.
- Reviewed and approved the proposed corporate Bylaw changes for submission to the membership for a vote.
- Received an update on the GALA website from Allan Fiscus & Andrew Chesnutt; prototype expected to be available shortly for review by the members of the Board of Directors.
- Saundra Merth suggested that the revised GALA brochure include a "tear off" section that could be used for new members and for those that desire to make a donation. The review of a revised brochure continues and is contemplated to be complete in time to print and use in local GALA events or Gay Pride activities.
- Merchandising such as t-shirts for World Conference and retreats, pins with our logo, rainbow lanyards and other ideas were reviewed. Logo revision continues to be an item for review in an effort to more clearly define the "dove" in our logo.
- Chuck Hewitt will secure pricing for six foot and eight foot vinyl banners that would contain the GALA branding for use at events around the country.
- The Nominating Committee for GALA will be formed at the April 27 Board of Directors Meeting.
- The flyer for Camp Doniphan GALA Retreat, Labor Day Weekend 2009 will be completed by Allan Fiscus & included on the GALA website as soon as possible.
- The next GALA newsletter is expected to be mailed by May 1, 2009; assignments for articles were made and submissions are always welcome! Deadline for submissions for this issue is April 7, 2009.
