Minutes 9/29/2009

Sorry this didn't come earlier: Minutes from last week's meeting.

September 29, 2009
Meeting begins at 4:00 pm
Introductions – name, major/concentration, and why you’re here
Attendance passed around
Safe Space Rules
Confidentiality
Share the story, not the names
Step up/step back
NO derogatory language
Use positive language (“Yes, and…” not “No, but…”)
Speak about your own experience (don’t present your opinion as fact)
RESPECT
Be open minded
Don’t put others down
Use self-proclaimed language
Don’t put labels on other people
Don’t interrupt, even if you don’t agree
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions
Introductions of executive board
Josh Foley, Coordinator
Sara Tomlin, Assistant Coordinator
Midnightblue Auld, Events Coordinator
Jana Gueck, Asst. Events Coordinator
Andrew Stewart, Advertising Chair
Maria Bruno, Co-Speakers and Education Chair (Gina Cole Co-S and E Chair)
Kyle Halford, Social Chair
Josh introduces club – why he started it, what we do, nature of QAAFA, what we have done in the past
Levels of membership
High (come to most meetings, volunteer for most events)
Medium (sometimes go to meetings or participate in events)
Low (just get emails)
Ben Crowther presents Seattle Equality Weekend (Oct 10-11)
Saturday – “Thinking Queerly” workshops at Seattle University, HIV/AIDS Vigil
Sunday – Equality March w/ speakers and rally
Email bencrowther@hotmail.com for more info
Josh motions to give Ben’s organization $20.00 from QAAFA budget for advertising
Andrew seconds motion
No debate
In favor: 33
Abstaining: 1
Shirts
Same design
Order 50 of pink color from last year
Vote on color for others (100)
Purple
Pros: reminiscent of Barney, mix of pink/blue, uncommon, Erika’s favorite color
Cons: not as bright, kind of gender specific
Votes in favor: 0
Lime Green
Pros: very bright, not gender specific
Cons: design hard to see if in white, could blend in more
Votes in favor: 9
Turquoise
Pros: looks good, stands out, “in” right now, writing easy to see
Cons: slightly gender specific
Votes in favor: 20
Turquoise is chosen as next shirt color
“Homework”
Try to be epitome of social justice
Correct your own language
If you feel comfortable, correct other people
Next time:
Conversation on why we fight – stories on why people are here, why they want to make a difference
If you’re not comfortable talking in front of the group, email Josh