Present: Brenda, Ellen, John B., John R., Karen and Steve.
Finances: Money has started coming in from neighborhoods and individuals as a result of the appeal to help cover the loss at the March 19th rally. We need to discuss finances at the next CC meeting. Money is going out faster than it's coming in.
Beyond Oil: Plans for the conference/workshops on Saturday, May 14 are coming along. Budget is $3000-3500. Costs will be recaptured by registration fees. People will be able to register by mail or on line. We voted to sponsor the event and pledge $100.00.
CC Rotation: Some members on the committee have served more than a year and we are looking for replacements. Two CC per month and one General Meeting is a big commitment. With fewer meetings we might be able to generate more willingness to serve. It was decided that we would cut the CC meetings to just once a month, with the understanding that extra meetings could be called if need be. General meetings will take place on second Monday of the month, and CC meetings on the 4th Monday.
Counter recruiting: Alex Bacon has requested that we promote the idea among the neighborhoods to take out ads in the local high school papers. Lake Forest Park has done so in several schools. We decided that we would promote the idea by 1) sending an e-mail to the Snoworg contacts list and follow up with phone calls; 2) Include it in Announce; 3) ask Alex to come to talk about the action at the next General meeting and 3) form a new counter recruiting group at the next General meeting. Rainier High has agreed to allow counter recruiting. Gunnel will ask Abe to contact Mike about engaging Rainier Valley NP&J in the process. North Seattle NP&J are tabling at Ingram on a regular basis.
Agenda for April 11 General meeting: Linda facilitating and John R taking notes. We need a second facilitator.
Fremont Fair June 18-19: We decided to get a booth in the Vendor area. Steve will make the arrangements. Gunnel will coordinate the staffing of the table. Ellen will arrange to have buttons made. Gunnel will take care of t-shirts. The sign that was designed for March 19 is now available (!). We will decide on stickers at the next CC meeting with Gunnel bringing samples.
Minutes by Gunnel