August 17, 2009 GALA Board of Directors Conference Call Meeting Synopsis

1. Approved the minutes from the July 13, 2009 Board of Directors Conference Call Meeting.
2. Reviewed the current income & expenses along with the current budget.
3. Reviewed, discussed & made suggestions for the proposed 2009-2010 Budget that shall be presented to the membership at the Annual Business Meeting that will be held in Camp Doniphan.
4. Reviewed the needs for the upcoming GALA Retreat, Labor Day Weekend, to be held in Camp Doniphan; assignments were covered by volunteers.
5. Advised that the banquet/talent show has been designated as the PINK PARTY for the GALA Retreat; everyone encouraged to dress in their finest PINK attire!
6. Learned that the newly designed GALA pins will be available for sale at the GALA Retreat along with copies of the book, Homosexual Saints and clothing.
7. Heard that there will be a Pride Store at the GALA Retreat this year with a portion of the proceeds donated to GALA.
8. Reminded that there will be a movie viewing on Monday evening in Independence along with a panel discussion following; members of the GALA Board of Directors will be present to participate.
9. Discussed several ideas for the location of the 2010 Retreat; results of availability are expected to be reported back to the Board at the next Conference Call Board Meeting.