GALA Board of Directors, April 27, 2009 Meeting synopsis

1. Approved the Meeting Minutes for March 23, 2009 Board Meeting.
2. Received membership Dues Analysis report from the Secretary.
3. Reviewed an additional Bylaws revision recommendation relative to the Nominating Committee; approved for submission to the membership.
4. Reviewed the ballot that will be sent to the membership for recommended Bylaws revisions. Ballot process should be completed within the next several weeks.
5. Received an update on the receipts and expenditures for the last month.
6. Treasurer advised that the 990N (IRS) report has been filed with the federal government.
7. Discussed the revised website that is "under construction" with creator Andrew Chesnutt & Allan Fiscus.
8. Advised that we have a Facebook page. GALA members are encouraged to request access: Gay and Lesbian Acceptance.
9. Discussed adding a tagline to our literature and/or banner that is inclusive of our transgender, bisexual and allies.
10. Reviewed the revised GALA brochure & received suggestions about using a rainbow triangle logo with the dove outline.
11. Received updates on the next issue of the GALA newsletter which should be ready to go to the printer shortly.
12. Advised that the schedule for the upcoming GALA Retreat will be available shortly. The registration form will be available in the next newsletter & will be made available through our website.
13. Learned that the planting of the planters outside the Temple circular drive entrance will happen on Saturday, May9 at 10:00 a.m.; everyone invited to attend & participate.
14. The banner is in process and will hopefully be available for use at the May 9 event.