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Meeting Logs
| Date: Monday, April 6, 2009 |
Topics: To Be Announced |
Meeting Minutes:
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| Date: Monday, March 2, 2009 |
Topics: Grant Updates |
Meeting Minutes:
Date: Monday March 2, 2009
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00-8:00p.m.
Member Attendees: Crisosto Apache, Joey Criddle, Steven Dreamer, Cliff Kaniatobe, Rachael Landau, Christy Linda Lee, Jennifer (Spike) Neyens, Matthew Reed, Rafael Medina, Cathryn Paradise, Mary Lou Van Voorhis, Tim Wilson
Items of Discussion:
We would like to welcome Christy Linda Lee as a new member. Please extend your friendship to her as she joins our group.
Grants:
The Grant writing committee met Sunday March 1, 2009 at Crisosto’s house to review our current and projected grant writing plans. In particular they worked on the Honor the Earth grant that is due in March. Crisosto will call the grantee contacts to update where we are in the decision process.
The following grants have been submitted or are in progress. Chinook, Astraea, Resist, Gill Foundation, Honor the Earth, and Rainbow. We are always looking for volunteers to write these and future grants.
We discussed the solicitation of funds from HRC and their lack of support for the transgender community. It was decided that we would not take funding from this source. This was a unanimous decision of the members present.
Fundraising:
The fundraising event held at Hamburger Mary’s went well. We raised $220.00 from the silent auction and anticipate an additional $500.00 for the door and tips. A thank you was sent to Jackie Summers for her hard work in support of the Two Spirit Society of Denver. She also pledged that the new court will support our fundraising efforts with another event.
Financial Report:
We will have a full report and financial statement at the next meeting in April.
International:
Plans are underway to select topics for presentations at the 2009 21st International Two Spirit Gathering. We discussed the deliberate effort to have a major presentation and inclusive welcome of our transgender brothers and sisters.
Gina Gray has drawn preliminary sketches for the poster and we expect to have them ready by the middle of April. She has also suggested that we sell some of the signed prints as a fundraiser for the event.
Tim Wilson reported on the feedback from the two presentations that we have given about the Fred Martinez Project. He wanted to express his gratitude for all that shared themselves with the respective audiences. There will be a presentation in Philadelphia in the near future and we suggested that he contact Harlan and the Northeast Two Spirit Society for panel participants.
Steven D. presented a motion to remove Rachael Landau as co director because of inappropriate financial actions. It was seconded by Jennifer N. and brought to a vote of the members present. Motion carried
Upcoming Events:
March 11, 2009 Fundraiser for Trans Action and It Takes a Village. Contact Cathryn for more information.
March 14, 2009 Workshop presented by Alistair Bain for more information contact Denver Indian Health
March 19, 2009 PFLAG Boulder for more information contact Crisosto at 720-261-1854
March 26-29 2009 Gold Rush Transgender Conference: Denver. If you need more information contact Cathryn at 719-217-4379.
April 17-20 2009 Tulsa Two Spirit Gathering April 16-20. We will be leaving Thursday evening and returning on Monday. We will be unable to send a separate vehicle back on Sunday so plan accordingly. If you plan on going to Tulsa contact Joey by April 10th to reserve a space in the van. You will also be asked to contribute gas money in advance for the trip. For more information contact Joey at 303-832-4296.
Next Meeting: April 6, 2009
6:00-8:00
The GLBT Center of Colorado, 1050 North Broadway, Denver, Colorado
Please bring a friend or new invite and dish or drink to share
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| Date: Monday, February 2, 2009 |
Topics: Fundrasier |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- February 2, 2008
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: Crisosto Apache, Joey Criddle, Steven Dreamer, Travis Gooldtooth, Matthew Reed, Rafael Medina, Cathryn Paradise, Mary Lou Van Voorhis, Aimee Wilson, Brent Everett (guest)
Items of Discussion:
Fundraising:
Crisosto reported that $785.50 was raised through the silent auction at the Creating Change conference.
The Resist Grant is still in progress and Crisosto will follow-up with Jackie on its progress.
Events and Presentations:
Crisosto, Travis, Matthew and Aimee will travel to Santa Fe, NM on Wednesday February 4, 2009 for a presentation to the faculty at the Santa Fe Indian School. They have offered a $200.00 honorarium for the event. Crisosto will coordinate the event.
The Fundraiser show with the Royal Court will be February 21, 2009 8:00ish at Hamburger Mary’s. There are 15 acts already committed to the event including our own Trampolina Bottomdollar/Buffalo Barbie/Amy Outhouse. There will be a $15.00 donation at the door. Flyers are being prepared by the court and we will need members to distribute them. In addition KGNU will be contacted for advertising on the event. Steven will coordinate the event.
Information has been received from the organizers of Gay Pride and we will table our decision on a booth for our next meeting. In the past we have not paid for a booth, this year we will have to pay if we are committed.
International Gathering:
Crisosto has talked with the owners of Aspen Resort and they are willing to work with us until our grant money comes in for payment. It was suggested that we try to make a payment by February 15, 2009 to establish good faith.
It was moved and seconded to hire Gina Grey to design our posters for the gathering. We have allocated an honorarium for that purpose and will also sell signed prints of the poster giving her an additional 10% of those sales.
Future Event Requests:
The Gill Foundation evening fundraiser will be March 18, 2009 6:00-9:00p.m. They have requested a short presentation on the history of Two Spirit People.
Jean Hodges from PFLAG has requested a presentation in Boulder March 19, 2009 at 7:30.
It was suggested by all attending that we defer the transportation costs this year to various gatherings and request a $50 donation in advance for each trip. This would be for confirmed individuals going to specific authorized gatherings.
Guest Presentations:
Brent Everett has requested our assistance with a project on Two Spirit History here in Denver. He is currently writing a book on the History of Gay Culture in Denver and Homosexuality in the Old West 1850 to the present. If you are interested in being interviewed and/or videotaped contact Brent at 720-876-8223 to set up a time.
Welcome to Cathryn Paradise who works extensively with the Trans Community. We made contact with her at the Creating Change Conference and welcome her input to our organization. She would like us to promote “Trans Awareness” and participate in their weekly meetings. Matthew and Joey will contact her and serve as our representatives to the group. If you are interested in these meetings, contact Joey for more information.
NEXT MEETING
March 2, 2009 6:00p.m. GLBT Center Please bring food to share
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| Date: Monday, January 5, 2009 |
Topics: January meeting |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- January 5, 2009
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: Joey Criddle, Presley Holiday, Travis Goldtooth, Aimee Wilson, Crisosto Apache, Steven Dreamer, Rafael Medina, Rachel Landau, John Tenorio
Items of Discussion:
• Contact Jackie summers for fundraiser opportunity. Contact person Matt. It was decided that Steven would become the new contact person and planning assistant for this fundraiser. Fundraiser scheduled for February 21, 2009, 9:00pm at Hamburger Mary’s Located at 700 E. 17th Ave., Denver.
• RESIST grant follow up. Jacque had to work tonight but had stated that she continues to work on the grant. The grant deadline is January 30th 2009.
• OUT Fund grant from FEX.org was assigned to Joey and Steven to work on. It was filled out, reviewed and sent off.
• Review information and research more funding ideas and fundraiser.
• Chinook Fund to release funds in January for the fall of 2008. A grant agreement form for fall 2008 was filled out and sent off.
• Article in UTNE Reader, January-February 2009, No. 151 about 2008 International was discusses which featured photos of Joey, Mary Lou and Travis.
• An order of business cards was designed and ordered for Crisosto, Mary Lou, Rachel and general members, (which has a space to write names).
• NGLTF “Creating Change” conference update. A timed proposal was discussed and will be submitted for a presentation on a history of Two Spirit people past and present. Crisosto, Mary Lou and Rachel will be co-presenters along side Tim Wilson, Outreach Coordinator for the Fred Martinez Project. Time Slot scheduled for that presentation will be Friday January 30th at 3:00 4:45 p.m.
• Information cards were designed and are being shipped from press. They should be ready to hand out during the NGLTF, “Creating Change” conference at the end of January.
• An update membership cards were filled out for members who were present.
• Santa Fe Indian School students would like help from Two Spirit Society of Denver members to help with an honor’s project addressing homophobia in the school to faculty members on February 5th 2009. Correspondence continues to see if applicable. Traveling expense was approved and Travis, Steven and Crisosto were interested in presenting.
• John Young would like the Two Spirit Society of Denver to participate in a discussion on the use of tobacco among Native traditions. Correspondence will continue for time and date.
• A time line for the rest of the year leading up to The Two Spirit International Gathering of 2009 will need to be created. It will be discussed during the committee on Sunday January 11, 2009.
• Re-negotiation of contract with Aspen Lodge about payment time line will need to be discussed. Appointees will follow up with future updates. This issue will also be discussed on the January 11th meeting.
• Working on Tax Return 990 EZ for 2007-2008 year.
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Follow up:
• Grant updates and information.
• Financial review.
• Car reservation for New Mexico outreach trip.
• NGLTF “Creating Change” conference report.
• Get in touch with periodical media to do coverage on our Two Spirit Society and the International Gathering scheduled in October of 2009.
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| Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 |
Topics: December Meeting |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- December 01, 2008
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: John Tenario, Rachel Landau, Darius Lee Smith, Steven Dreamer, Rafael Medina, Jennifer Neyens, Valerie Miller, Matthew Reed, Joey Criddle, Travis Goldtooth, Jacque Carbone, Crisosto Apache
Items of Discussion:
• 6:15 p.m. Meeting starting
• Gill Foundation, meeting went well. A letter of intent was submitted to help write a proposal in January. They are interested in funding the Two Spirit Society in the future as an ongoing funding source. Morris Price, Gill Foundation will work closely with Crisosto and keep him updated with the progress. The Gill is considering $10,000 for the 2009 International Gathering. The International Gathering would like to focus of incorporating more transgender, and female people. We hopefully will hear something from the Gill in January.
• We could possibly put together a PowerPoint about Two Spirit histories and present it at the Gill Foundation. Documentary short film may be presented by Dan R. (Matthew Reed’s Friend) Contact John Hawk about his version of a Power Point presentation on Two Spirit histories. Projected date for presentation is March 18th 2009. First Nations out of Longmont.
• Darius L. Smith donating $500 out of his budget from Anti Discrimination Office and John T. will submit invoice.
• Crisosto finished the Astraea grant and sent it out 12/01/08. Also sent e-mail version. $17.00 paid for over night postage. The Society has been funded by the Astraea before.
• Submission of financial expenditure record of the year 2007 reviewed and sent to Chinook Fund 12/01/08.
• Fundraising ideas, Strings Restaurant silent auction without the bar tab at Strings or substitute for non-alcoholic beverages, due to our non-alcoholic policy. Retain a list of local artists to ask about receiving items for an auction, also including information about the following artist. Joey Criddle, Michelle Paisano, Gina Gray, Bessie Smith. Possibility making Joey the featured artist. Raffle items. Auction to be held around early February of 2009.
• The themes for the 2009 International Gathering are Empowerment, One Life, Two Worlds, community and family involvement and health.
• Robert Beauvais owner of Lakota Imprint in Fort Collins about using recording equipment for a CD being made of us singing for the setting of the PowerPoint for Gill fond.
• Jackie Summers, Imperial Court fundraising. Follow up with Jackie about dates and times. Matthew volunteered to follow up.
• Crisosto indicated that we the Society have a lot of work to implement in order to make the 2009 International Gathering a success. He also indicated that everyone needs to pitch in and help write grants, facilitate fundraising, network, contacting possible presenters and speakers, creating a time line of events up to and past the event, obtaining communal information, construct a time line proposal for the NGLTF “Creating Change” Conference in January, and most of all effective communication between our members. It was also communicated that the Two Spirit Society of Denver had an obligation to the International Two Spirit Gathering for the Two Spirit people and families that need our support in defining our place in the Native community.
• Two Spirit Society of Denver Holiday Potluck / Gift Exchange. Date set for December 14, 2009 at 2:00pm. Information details to be sent out.
• 7:52 p.m. Meeting ended and drum practice began.
Follow up:
• Mathew Reed and fundraiser with Empress XXXV Jackie Summers.
• Next meeting will be January 5, 2009, 6:00 pm at the Center, 1050 N. Broadway, Denver, Colorado. For questions contact
Crisosto at apmxtd@hotmail.com or 720-261-1854.
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| Date: Monday, November 3, 2008 |
Topics: November Meeting |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- November 3, 2008
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: Crisosto Apache, Joey Criddle, Mary Lou VanVoorhis, Rafael Medina, Steven Dreamer, Desiree Herrrera, Vanessa Herrera, Cliff Kaniatobe
Items of Discussion:
• Bank account closed due to US Bank disregard of requested account information. Will discuss options on another bank, will suggest CHASE Bank.
• We are still looking for an I.T. person to help us update our web site.
• Discussed having more frequent drum practice every other Sunday.
• Membership Drive: It was suggested that we put a call out on the radio show for membership. Anyone interested in spearheading this should contact Cris.
• Grant updates; Astraea Foundation Grant due December 1st, 2009. Discuss options. The Chinook fund wants to do a site visit with the group. It was suggested that they meet with us on Sunday at 2:30 at Crisosto’s residence. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support the International Gathering. Grants and fundraising Mary Lou will check with Gill to finalize the letter of intent. The Astrae grant is due December 1st and we still need someone to fill out this proposal. Travis arranged with Strings a fundraiser where we receive 10% of the sales for one night of dining. They also offered a room for a silent auction. Four Winds is currently under reorganization so we will need to contact Alistair Baine to set up our fundraiser for the first Friday in December. A grand “Thank you”, to Ms. Land O Lakes for encouraging the Denver Royal Court to put on a fundraiser for the Denver Two Spirit Society. Contact Information was exchanged with Jackie Summers. Richard La Fortune is still planning to forward the financial information from Minnesota but need to wait till all bills are cleared. Cris went to the DIFRC meeting on Tuesday as they meet the second Tuesday of every month. They can assist us with cultural awareness grants .Mary Lou presented the society with $60.00 she raised selling candy bars for the 2009 International Gathering.
• Follow up with 2009 International Two Spirit Gathering. John Coke unable to help due to work load. Fund raiser update; Strings offered a night of 10% of all tabs to raise funds and silent auction. We need to determine the date and time. We also need contact information. Landa Lakes asked the Royal Court in San Francisco to help raise funds, again we need contact information. Meeting the January Deadline for first installment.
• Need to try and rotate representatives to attend the DIFRC meeting every month to establish an on going relationship. Person’s volunteering should have a professional attitude and demeanor. Update: Power Point presentation on “Minority Over-Representation in Jefferson County”. See Documents. HIV Counseling and testing offered by DIFRC.
• TSSD proposal accepted to do a 90 minute presentation with NGLTF “Creating Changes” in January and February, 2009. Tim Wilson has also arranged a session on Fred Martinez that we will participate in.
• LGBTIQA Colorado wants to know if we are interested in participating in their Youth Summit Conference, Saturday, January 24, 2009. It has been requested that we present a general session on Two Spirit History
• Congratulations to Cris and Mary Lou for the great job they did on the radio show. As a result we would like to raise money for Fred’s headstone.
• E-mails revisit (from September notes) -Email list and its distribution and complaints: Because of the amount of e-mail complaints of members and non-members of the Two Spirit Society of Denver, it has been determined that all e-mails delivered on behalf of the organization filter through either director for distribution. The reason being is that the e-mail subscribers are the sole proprietary property of the Two Spirit Society of Denver and should be utilized accordingly to protect identity, confidentiality and most of all unwanted personal email material that doesn’t pertain to the integrity of the organization and its affiliates.
• There will be a Snowball at the Sheridan, I-25 and Hamden November 22, 2008. Cost is $15.00 with the proceeds going to RAAP and CHIP. We are all encouraged to attend for more information contact Jackie Summers. jackiesummers35@yahoo.com
Follow up:
• Next Meeting is December 1, 2008 at the GLBTQ Center, 1050 Broadway at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. Please invite someone and don’t forget to bring something to eat and drink.
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| Date: Monday, October 6, 2008 |
Topics: Monthly Meeting |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- October 6, 2008
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: Crisosto Apache, Desiree Herrera, Rachel Landau, Jennifer Neyens, Mary Lou Van Voorhis, Tim Wilson (guest)
Items of Discussion:
• Follow up with 2009 International Committee: Reviewed notes from September’s meeting.
• Follow up on Montana Two Spirit Gathering. No one available for review.
• Follow up with PFLAG conference in Boulder. Received a good review from our participation with the opening ceremony and the panel discussion on the Fred Martinez Project and the film “Two Spirit”.
• E-mails revisit (from September notes) -Email list and its distribution and complaints: Because of the amount of e-mail complaints of members and non-members of the Two Spirit Society of Denver, it has been determined that all e-mails delivered on behalf of the organization filter through either director for distribution. The reason being is that the e-mail subscribers are the sole proprietary property of the Two Spirit Society of Denver and should be utilized accordingly to protect identity, confidentiality and most of all unwanted personal email material that doesn’t pertain to the integrity of the organization and its affiliates.
• Finances approved for outside source for updating web site.
• Grant updates.
• Fundraising ideas and upcoming events: We discussed several opportunities including December 5th at Four Winds. We need to reserve the space and select an event chair. Other suggestions included using the Mercury Café and Arby’s is offering fundraising opportunities for non profits.
• Settle the Events Coordinators positions; tied between Richard Lime and Travis Goldtooth. There was a tie in the Office Events coordinator between Richard and Travis. It is recommended that they both share the office and responsibilities. Upon speaking with Richard on 10/05/08 he decided to absolve the Office position to Travis Goldtooth.
• Tim Wilson to review item for NGLTF for the “Creating Change” program in February. Creating Change Conference January 29-February 1, 2009. Our participation was requested by Tim Wilson for this conference. He will prepare the proposal for the presentation. Volunteers for the event include Cris, Rachel, Mary Lou and Travis. Cris will contact Travis for his participation. Fred Martinez Project It was requested that the Two Spirit Society of Denver enter into a formal contract as an outreach partner for this project. There will be no cost to the society for this contract. It was a unanimous decision to proceed with this agreement and Cris will follow-up with the signing of the contract.
• Introduction of new directors of the GLBT Center. No Representation appeared.
• More frequent song and drumming practice. Cris volunteered his home for drum practice every other Sunday, as start date will be forthcoming.
• KGNU has requested our participation in a radio talk show. Our Sisters Keepers has requested that we present at their conference in Durango. Follow-up and volunteers are needed for these events.
• Address change:
Two Spirit Society of Denver
P.O. Box 140634
Edgewater, CO 80214
Fax 303-722-9836
• New business cards and thank you cards will be printed with the new address. It was suggested that we look into Vista Print for this. We received a $25 donation at the conference presentation in Boulder to off set printing costs.
Follow up:
• Next Meeting: Monday November 3, 2008 6:00p.m. at The Center 1050 Broadway in the library. Please bring a dish to share and don’t forget to invite someone. Everyone is welcome.
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| Date: Monday, September 8, 2008 |
Topics: Announcements of new officers |
Meeting Minutes:
Monday- September 8, 2008
Place: The GLBT Center of Colorado
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Member Attendees: Crisosto Apache, John Tenario, Darius Lee Smith, Joey Criddle, Rachel Landau, Jennifer Nunyens, Valerie Milce, Loni Brown, Albert Sanders
Items of Discussion:
• Ballots and officers: It was agreed upon by the returned ballots that our Board will consist of Rachael Landau, Denise Tautfest, Tink Tinker, Darius Smith, and Mark Vontilius. Crisosto Apache and Racheal Landau are Co-Directors: Mary Lou VanVoorhis Secretary; Treasurer vacant until someone more qualified comes along. The Events Coordinator was tied with Travis Gold Tooth and Richard Lime; it was discussed that the two could possibly Co-Coordinate. This discussion will continue upon the return of our member from the Montana Two Spirit Gathering. Darius is to present a mock orientation packet which is to include officer bios, treasure report, events, community involvement, list of sub-committees, communication updates, possible funders and outline.
• 2008 International Gathering: Joey Criddle reported on the 2008 20th International Two Spirit Gathering held in Sandstone Minnesota. He stated that The Two Spirit Society of Denver received a great welcome and that people were excited that we were to host the 2009 21st International Two Spirit Gathering. Many new contacts as well as old friends were gathered plus interviews with members of our group. One of our members Travis Goldtooth may appear in Lavender magazine and possibly The Advocate. The International Two Spirit Gathering Committee is looking forward to passing the torch to Denver.
• Communicate with Richard LaFortune about residual funds and web site for the 2009 International Two Spirit Gathering.
• Discuss 2009 International Gathering Committee and fund raising: We discussed several Grants to begin applying for Such as the ASTRA Grant which its cycle is due in November. Other grants that we should pursue are grants that pertain to health, child care. We also discussed developing a letter of intent to the Gill Foundation and possibly a meeting with Morris Price to discuss funding options and to develop a relationship. The 2009 International Two Spirit Gathering committee needs to be renewed due to changes in memberships. Crisosto will continue to contact the previous committee; Jennifer Davis, Richard Lime, Mark Vontilius; to see if they want to continue their contribution efforts in collaboration. Other members within the group are interested in being a part of the planning committee. The next meeting is set for September 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm at 7622 W.23rd Place, Lakewood. Contact phone number is 720-261-1854.
• PLAG Conference September 19-21, opening ceremony attendees and discussion panel on the 20th at 1:00pm-3:00pm. Specific information is to be sent out via e-mail for location and times to those who want to participate in opening ceremony and panel discussions.
• Montana 2008 Two Spirit Gathering and list of who is going. Information was e-mailed to the group of departure place / time and amenities to bring to the gathering. Message was sent out Monday night at around 8:30 pm.
• Help get the two vans on Thursday afternoon. Hertz on west Colfax and Robb. Joey, Travis and another individual are to help retrieve the vans on Thursday September 11, 2008 at around 3:30 pm. They are meeting at 11510 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood CO.
• Email list and its distribution and complaints: Because of the amount of e-mail complaints of members and non-members of the Two Spirit Society of Denver, it has been determined that all e-mails delivered on behalf of the organization filter through either directors for distribution. The reason being is that the e-mail subscribers are the sole proprietary property of the Two Spirit Society of Denver and should be utilized accordingly to protect identity, confidentiality and most of all unwanted personal email material that doesn’t pertain to the integrity of the organization and its affiliates.
• Closure of US Bank branches: Made the group aware of US Bank closures and how it might affect the organization’s bank account.
• Renewed Secretary of State / Trade Names and is current and in good standing with the State of Colorado until September of 2009.
• TSSD Web site update and management was discussed. It was agreed upon that Matt Reed’s cousin would help out for the time being in exchange for some beaded berets, which Joey Criddle volunteered to make. Crisosto will contact her and discuss a contract. This is only temporary until a suitable web master can be found. A suggestion was Louva who hosts the NativeOut. Com.
Follow up:
• Contacting web host and obtain contact information.
• Sent members detained information about PLAG Conference.
• Receive receipts from Joey Criddle from Montana Gathering and travel expenses.
• Retrieve and deliver vehicles to before and after the Montana Gathering.
• Find out more information from NRAI Inc. National Registered Agents Inc. for annual bill of 159.00.
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| Date: Monday, August 4, 2008 |
Topics: Nominations of new officers |
Meeting Minutes:
Topic: Election nominations, Resignation of officers, financial report and information, Purpose of
Transitions Committee, PFLAG conference,
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:42 p.m.
Attendees: Crisosto Apache, John Tenario, Rachel Lanau, Denise Toutfest, Desirea Herrera, Vanessa Herrera, Joey Criddle, Mark Vontilius, Richard Lime, Susan Cummings, Steven Dreamer, Rafael Medina, Jennifer, Neyens, Mathew Reed, Cliff Kaniatobe, Mary Lou Van Vorhis, Tyson Sampson, Leopard Williams, Hawthorne Hibiscus, Travis Goldtooth .
Item of discussion:
• All aspect of the financial records were reviewed and found satisfactory with the considered annotated statement dated July 2, 2008 from Crisosto’s review.
• Affidavits signed by all attendees agreeing to financial review and information contain there in, dated July 26, 2008.
• It was unanimously agreed upon that anyone in the future who is interested in reviewing the Two Spirit Society of Denver’s financial records can and is encouraged to attend the annual financial disclosure meeting as stated in our By-Laws.
• On Friday August 1, 2008 Joey Criddle transferred primary bank signature to Crisosto Apache, leaving Rachel Landau the co-signer to be added at a later date
After the review of the financial records the committee discussed areas of concerns that continue to affect the group’s progress.
• First and for most; all issues and decisions must go through the Transitions Committee until officers are appointed.
• A procedural process that will aide the implementation of our By-Laws.
• Amend the By-Laws to better fit the group and it’s dynamic.
• Matthew Reed added that he feels that the group has lost sight of its primary focus. He felt that there was over emphasis on fiduciary responsibilities of the group rather than a spiritual focus. There was also discussion of retaining the group’s 501(c) (3) status in regards to the spiritual focus. It was added that the group may have re-examine a balance between the business aspects and the spiritual aspects of the group to better serve the Native community at large.
• It was also stated that it was important for the group retain the 501(c)(3) to gain access to financial stability of the group for outreach and program development.
• Areas discussed that may need amending are;
* Requirements for membership accountability.
* Define positions of officers to include qualifications, accountability and disclosures that may affect the growth and integrity of the Two Spirit Society of Denver.
*Develop a questionnaire for improving the quality of service provided to its members and to the community.
* Develop a conflict resolution position coordinator or committee to deal with issues that may affect the group’s members. This may include “Talking Circles”, “Community Liaison”, and Elder’s to aide in resolutions or non-member Mediator.
• Develop an accessible contact list of members who may want to keep in touch.
• Financial Transaction approval to reserve a vehicle for 2008 International Two Spirit Gathering in Minnesota and the Montana Two Spirit Gathering.
• Inventory of all Two Spirit Society of Denver property.
• Financial transaction approval to renew Trade Named with the Secretary of State.
• Change and renew the Trade Names contact person and physical address with the Secretary of State. Secretary of State may charge to change contact name and address.
• Apply for the Chinook Fund grant for 2007-2008 due August 21, 2008.
• Talk about substance abuse issues within the group and how to address it.
• Heather Riley was suggested to help maintain the web-site.
• Nomination for the Officer Position and Board Seat were voted upon.
-Board Members; Rachel Landau , Tink Tinker, Darius Smith, Mark Vontilius, Thompson Williams.
-Co-Directors; Crisosto Apache, Susan Cummings
-Secretary; Steven Dreamer
-Treasurer; Jennifer Davis (if available to accept), (there is a concern that this position may remain vacant until the group finds someone suitable with experience)
-Events Coordinator; Travis Goldtooth, Richard Lime, Mark Vontilius
-Group Liaison; John Tenario
A ballot will be drawn up and disseminated to all group members who attended this meeting.
• Announced the PFLAG conference and who will be attending and participating in the opening ceremony on September 19-21.
• Announced the meeting with the Denver Indian Advisory Committee which the group is to host at The Center on September 9, 2008. Members projected to attend are Rachel Landau, John Tenario, Travis Goldtooth, Crisosto Apache.
• It was suggested that someone should check into the name Two Spirit Society of Denver, if the name is trademarked, as people in the community and at large are utilizing the name as representation.
• It was also suggested that it may be a good idea to join the The Tallbull Pow Wow Council at $100.00 a year so that we may have a place to utilize for ceremonies, pow-wows and gatherings.
Follow up:
Crisosto Apache
• Secretary of State Trade Names renewal and change of contact information.
• Chinook Fund grants application.
• Car rental for 2008 Two Spirit International Gathering and Montana Gathering.
• Retaining nominees for the Board and Treasury position.
• Developing a voting ballot and send out to members of the group.
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| Date: Monday, July 7, 2008 |
Topics: Upcoming events, TBA |
Meeting Minutes:
Please try to attend our July meeting. The meeting will begin at 6pm and end at 7pm at The Center. |
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