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Art then gave the Treasurer's report and handed out a statement showing the 1979 financial report. A balance of $702.02 was in the treasury.
Marilyn moved that a $35.00 allocation be made for a postal scale, zip code Howard book, supply of stamps and labels to be used for newsletter mailings. 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.
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Linda Thornburg of Thomburg Productions discussed her film "Lilacs". screenplay is based on a short story about the love shared by two women. Board approved Linda to place an information sheet about the film at the Fair Booth. (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 rights are still included in the platform, but Gay/Lesbian youth rights will be underplayed to avoid problems with the media. Third World Women will march first, for political recognition. The parade route has been determined; permits obtained and the D.C. police notified. Entertainment and A rally will be held following the march. speakers will be featured. Another suggestion made in Houston was that 10% of Each city is transportation should be reserved for free for Third World women. encouraged to help 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 March, July and November. These would be combined with seminars and/or social fundraisers, combining for a weekend affair. OGRC would plan the activities with the help of the local organizations in the hosting city. The Board would also meet in May and September. 1980 would be the best time to start this plan. agreed that this would be discussed at the general meeting.
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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. Delores moved that the membership George support the plan presented concerning the new format for general meetings. 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 motion was tabled until then.
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Rick reported on the March on Washington. "Transpersons" (transvestites and transsexuals) have been added to the list of minorities within the Gay/Lesbian Community. 150,000 people are expected to March. Sylvia Robinson of Detroit and Rick are Midwest Regional coordinators for the march. It is suggested for fundraisers to help the march, that 60% of funds raised remain the the local group and 40% go to the national committee. The committee is located at 943 9th St. .W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 739-1070. Monday, October 15 is Lobbying Day. Ohioans are encouraged to stay on Monday to help with visiting our U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss H.R. 2074 (the federal civil rights bill) with them. The March on Washington Convention in Houston declared the project non-violent and (hopefully) annual. (NOTE: All persons interested in helping with the Monday lobbying effort, please contact George Painter at (614) 262-4841 by September 22. We want to meet with all 25 Ohio Congressional People, if possible, as well as hopefully meeting with California Rep. Don Edwards who chairs the subcommittee 9.a. 2074 is in.) Contact George by phone or mail (4050 N. High St. #7, Columbus, Ohio 43214) or see him in Toledo.
The State Fair Booth was next. Jay discussed the information given at the 3oard meeting. The Committee is confident all details will be ready by the 14th of
August.
George then gave a legislative report. (See legislative report later in newsletter).
A discussion of newsletter mailings was postponed until September 23 upon
approval of a motion made by Diane and seconded by Herman.
Mark moved for adjournment, George seconded. It passed unanimously. The Board reconvened for a short meeting. Delores moved that George Painter be appointed to the Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired term of T. J. Phillips, ending in 1980. Mark seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. adjourned at 5 p.m.
NEXT MEETING TOLEDO SEPT. 23
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The Board will convene at 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at 3319 Rocksberry Ct., Apt. 9, at the home of Dan Cress. Directions to the 3oard meeting: From I-75: Take I-75
to I-475 junction; I-475 to Anthony Wayne Trail (US 24) then East to Detroit Ave (7 or 8 lights); north on Detroit Ave 3 blocks to Rocksberry; east into Court, left into first driveway. From Ohio Tumpike: Exit on seconded Toledo exit (Exit #4 Maumee); south on Reynolds
Rd. to Anthony Wayne Trail; continue as above.
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Reynolds Rd
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Tentative agenda for Board: Joint MOHR meeting, size of board, lobbyist responsibilities, cutoff date for free newsletter mailings, meeting structure, membership drive, March on Washington, election procedures.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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Two new laws take effect this fall. On Oct. 26, employers will no longer be able to refuse to let employees see their medical records, including psychiatric and psychological exam records. As of Nov. 7, real estate agents will have a considerably larger education requirement, including much more training on local, state and federal civil rights laws in housing. This will benefit people in cities with housing protection laws on the basis of sexual orientation (Columbus and Yellow Springs) since real estate agents will have to be trained that they may not discriminate against Gay men or Lesbians. Approximately 900 signatures from 54 Ohio counties were gathered on civil rights petitions at the State Fair. We hope to hand these petitions to Senators Glenn and Metzenbaum on October 15.
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