spoke of the possibility of having a communications workshop at the March meeting in Dayton. He suggested that we charge a sliding scale fee for attendance.

After considerable discussion about whether or not to charge a fee at the General Meeting weekend workshops, Marilyn moved and Howard seconded that there be a policy of charging OGRC members $5.00 and non-members $10.00 to cover the costs of the workshops. The fee would not cover entertainment. The payment of the $10.00 would allow non-members to be placed on the newsletter list if they wished. There was a friendly amendment to make the minimum fee $5.00 for members; if expenses are greater, this fee can be raised by the local committee. The non-membership fee will be $5.00 above the fee for members. The motion passed, five yes, four no.

Howard moved and Diane seconded that George Painter's resignation be accepted with regrets. After some discussion of George's reasons for resigning, as stated in his letter to the Board members, the motion passed, eight yes, one no, and one abstention. Rick moved and Diane seconded that we send George a letter accepting his resignation with regret and asking that the door be kept open for further dialogue. The motion passed, five yes, two no, and three abstentions. The Board took note that George had officially removed himself as Legislative Director of OGRC.

Howard moved and Jay seconded that Marilyn's resignation be accepted with profound regret. Passed unanimously.

☐☐ Mark Kinsley announced his resignation from the Board. Frances moved and Marilyn seconded that it be accepted with regret. Passed unanimously.

Dolores moved and Howard seconded that no appointments be made to the Board until the next meeting. Passed, seven yes, one no, two abstentions.

Marilyn moved and Frances seconded that OGRC endorse the Association of Suburban People's program, with the stipulation that our full name be used. Passed unanimously.

Marilyn moved and Barbara seconded that Art be made temporary custodian of records. Passed unanimously.

☐☐ Marilyn reported that Ohlo Women, Inc., a Cleveland foundation, had received a $16,000 grant which required matching funds. She moved and Howard seconded that we donate $50.00. Rick offered a friendly amendment that these funds be donated in honor of Marilyn and Diane. Passed, two abstentions.

Rick discussed the Kent Gay Liberation Front's interest in holding a workshop on sexism. The question of OGRC's possible participation In such a workshop was tabled until after the General Meeting.

Frances announced that on Sunday, January 13, there would be a National Rally for the ERA in Richmond, Virginia. Buses will leave from Cleveland and elsewhere.

At 3:15 the Board Meeting was recessed until after the General Meeting. (It was not reconvened, however.)

General Meeting Minutes November 18, 1979

The meeting convened at 3:50 p.m. Rick Lange presided, Dolores Noll recorded the minutes. The minutes of the last General Meeting were read and accepted, with two corrections. There were eight persons present in addition to the members of the Board.

The election to fill vacancies on the Board of those whose terms had expired was held. Mall ballots will also be accepted. It was agreed that since the newsletter containing the ballot was mailed late, we would accept all mail ballots postmarked by November 19. Jay will inform Dolores if the mail ballots change the results of the election. The vote, subject to the preceding stipulations, was as follows:

Frances Dostal-15"

Jay Webster-15"

Art Kaltenborn--11"

Rick Lange-15" Roger Walton-10" Dan Cross-5

Karl Erbland-8

*-designates 'elected".

It was noted that the Board would need to appoint two women and two men to fill the remaining vacancies.

☐☐ Rick recommended that Karl Erbland's offer to print the newsletter be accepted. Karl will print the newsletter free but will submit a bill for postage to the treasurer. The letters will continue for the present to be mailed first class. Dolores so moved and Barbara seconded. Passed. Since Diane is leaving, Dolores agreed to edit the next newsletter. Items should be sent to her by December 14. At the January Board Meeting there will be a discussion of who the permanent editor should be. Frances agreed to send Karl the addresses of members and subscribers.

Herman moved and Jay seconded that OGRC take out a quarterpage ad, at a cost of $5.00, in the December issue of the Columbus newsletter. Passed, one no, one abstention.

There was discussion about establishing a membership committee. Dan, Karl, Jay, and Herman volunteered to serve. Passed unanimously. Marilyn moved and Howard seconded that Karl be appointed chair and that he report regularly to the Board. Passed unanimously.

The question of handling correspondence was discussed. Jay agreed to pick up the mail from the Post Office Box. Barbara moved and Karl seconded that Herman and Jay share the responsibility of answering the mall until we develop a new structure. Passed. There was discussion of whether or not to keep the Post Office Box, which costs $14.00 per six months. Herman moved and Gil Atkinson seconded to renew the box. Passed.

Marilyn reported that George has written the Legal Rights pamphlet. She said that it would need to be certified by a lawyer. It was moved and seconded that Marilyn ask John Quigley to check the pamphlet, that she send Dolores a copy, and that Dolores send out coples to the Board before the next meeting. Passed.

BO There was discussion of the March weekend program. Howard said he needed feedback about a fee structure for the dance. Dolores moved and Karl seconded that those registered for the conference not have to pay to attend the dance and that those who haven't registered pay a fee determined by the Dayton Gay Center. Passed.

Dan moved and Dolores seconded that monies taken in at the dance by non-conference people go to the Dayton Gay Center. Passed, one no, one abstention.

Karl agreed to make up a proposal for distributing the educational pamphlet and submit it at the next meeting.

☐☐ Rick reported on a meeting held during the MOHR conference of some of the persons who had been involved in planning the March on Washington: Jim Thomas, Jane Levin, Sylvia Robinson, and Rick. They decided to ask eight midwest states to convene caucuses and choose four representatives each. All representatives will meet in Madison, Wisconson in January, with a view to holding, possibly, a national conference somewhere in the midwest (perhaps in Oberlin). There will be a meeting in Ohio to choose the four representatives.

The meeting ended with a short ceremony in which a plaque was presented to Marilyn and Diane, reading: "To Marilyn and Del, with love and gratitude for their years of service-from their sisters and brothers in the Ohio Gay Rights Coaltion."

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