JGFC, Vol. 3, Issue 6
Board minutes (continued)
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Art then gave the Treasurer's report and handed out a statement snowing the 1979 financial report. A balance of 1702.02 was in the treasury.
Marilyn moved that a $35.00 allocation be made for a postal scale, zip code book, supply of stamps and labels to be used for newsletter mailings. foward seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Our stationary supply is adequate for the time being.
Howard moved that $10.00 be ear-marked for the reprinting of "It's Time" an educational article written by NGTF. Roger seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
Linda Thornburg of Thomburg Productions discussed her film "Lilacs". The screenplay is based on a short story about the love shared by two women. The Board approved Linda to place an information sheet about the film at the Fair 3ooth. See story below "Lilacs").
Delores gave a report on the March on Washington and the organizing convention in Houston. The original five demands for Gay/Lesbian righ are still included in the platform, but Gay/Lesbian youth rights will be underplayed to avoid problems with the media. Third World Women will maren first, for political recognition. The parade route has been determined; permits obtained and the D.C. police notified. A rally will be held following the march. Entertainment and speakers will be featured. Another suggestion made in Houston was that 10 of transportation should be reserved for free for Third World women. ac city is encouraged to nelp low-income marchers.
Next on the agenda was future meeting format. Due to gasoline costs and travel time, we have frequently discussed changing the frequency of general meetings. We discussed the possibility of holding general meetings in Marea, July and November. These would be combined with seminars and/or social fundraisers, combining for a weekend affair. JGRC would plan the activities with the help of the local organizations in the hosting city. The Board would also neet in May and September. 1990 would be the best time to start this plan. It was agreed that this would be discussed at the general meeting.
It was suggested that George write a pamphlet concerning Gay/Lesbian rights in Ohio. This could be distributed at the Fair next year and to local organizations for reference.
George requested that his position as Legislative Director be clarified. The wording in the Board minutes of the March 4, 1979 meeting were changed from "at his own discretion" to read "at the direction of the Board". This "direction" would be concerning lobbying activities. Howard moved the new wording and Diane seconded the motion. It passed unopposed.
The Board meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
MINUTES
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GENERAL MEETING
Roger Walton presiding; Jay Webster recording. Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Kent were represented.
Howard moved that the minutes of the July 1st meeting as printed in the newsletter be accepted. Delores seconded the motion. All votes were affirmative. Art gave the Treasurer's report. Delores moved that the report be accepted. Howard seconded. It passed unanimously.
Jay gave a brief summary of the Board meeting held earlier.
The frequency and structure of general meetings was discussed, with the major emphasis on attracting more people and promoting more community involvement. Most of the people in attendance were open to the suggestion of seminar weekends every four months. It was argued that the lack of attendance was due to lack of publicity not due to involvement or interesting material. Telores moved that the membership support the plan presented concerning the new format for general meetings. George seconded the motion. Then it was suggested that local organizations be surveyed as to their interests and willingness to help host such weekends. It was agreed that survey forms would appear in the September issue of the newsletter and the results could be discussed at the September 23 meeting. The notion was tabled until then.