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MEETINGS                                              Meetings and some events are held at:  Van Ness Towers Office Building, 1055 N. Van Ness Ave., Suite C (South of Olive Ave.), Fresno, CA 93728 It is important to remember the feelings and emotions of others around.  Try to take turns in conversations, keep interruptions to a bare minimum, and respect one another’s view points.  Eagerly try to keep an open, trusting, and friendly atmosphere present. Trans-e-motion is an open membership organization.  All meetings are public and open to all.  Attendance is optional – you can follow us on the internet.

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SATURDAY JULY 17, 2010

1)  CALL TO ORDER! (Meeting overview; Introductions)
2)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES
      A. Motion to approve minutes from last month

3) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Motion to approve agenda for today's meeting
4) TREASURER’S REPORT
      A. Current financial status
      B. Review financial motions of March Business Meeting (5/15, allot 20% per 30 days of net income to programs). We have started work on 2 new programs via appointing official supervision.
5)  ANNOUNCEMENTS/ QUICK ITEMS
      A. Update on transition 101 workshops and/ or other Planned Parenthood collaboration
      B. Update on Transgender Transition Support Group endeavors - $5 dollar plan sign-up sheet

C. Update on Cans 4 Trans – “Cans 4 Trans” as nickname? = “Trans-e-motion Community Sustainability Project”
D. 3 positions on Board are no longer open – 3 appointments made
E. Meeting arrangement in months until TDOR 10 {Social (1^st Sat.)-Board, Committee (2^nd Sat)-Business (3^rd Sat.)- Board, Committee (4^th Sat.)} – f.y.i. for general membership
F. Thanks to members of T-e-m who volunteered at Gay Fresno's fireworks stand
G. Name Change Party update
H. EQCA Sponsorship: July 25^th 3pm-7pm or July 26^th 6pm-9pm? Who can show?
I. Patsy coming to T-e-m on 8/14 to speak on 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 differences
6) TDOR 10

A. Update on location search
     B. Locations to look into
C. Report on first Committee Meeting – summary (next committee meeting on 7/24)

D. Next steps for Committee
E. Future items for Committee Meetings
F. Overview of sponsorship ideas
G. Motion for funds for TDOR 10?
7)   501(C)3 PICNIC
       A. Let's set a date and time frame for event
       B. Rachel, Sandra, Kelly, Gaby, Brandon, Christina, Jacob and Zoyer to bring food
       C. Ideas for event: Musicians, Karaoke, Ribbon word game, Pin the tail, Giant twister, horseshoes
D. Establish Picnic Committee
E. Other concerns?
9) CONTINUAL CAR WASH (Time permitting!)
A. Fundraiser for those short on cash for hormones
B. Consensus at last Business Meeting was to adopt this – still true?
C. How often will we have car washes?
D. Will proceeds go to only Transgender Transition Support Program? What about TDOR 10? General Fund?
14) ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
15) NEXT BUSINESS MEETING
     Location:  1055 N. Van Ness Ave. “C” (South of Olive), Fresno , California , U.S.A.
       Date:  Third (3^rd) Saturday of August (21^st), 2010.
       Time:  5:00 pm. Pacific Standard Time.
16) NEXT SOCIAL MEETING
        Location:  1055 N. Van Ness Ave. “C” (South of Olive), Fresno , California , U.S.A.  
Date:  First (1^st) Saturday of August (7^th), 2010.
        Time:  2:00 pm. Pacific Standard Time.
17) OPEN FORUM
18) ADJOURN AT ________________.

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*The Trans-e-motion Business Meeting Minutes for the year 2010 will be displayed below.  For previous years minutes, please send an e-mail request to the Secretary at admin@Trans-e-motion.com.
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                                                      Trans-e-motion Minutes For Sat., July 17, 2010
Van Ness Towers Office Building, 1055 N. Van Ness Ave., Suite C (South of Olive Ave.), Fresno, CA 93728
It is important to remember the feelings and emotions of others around. Try to take turns in conversations, keep interruptions to a bare minimum, and respect one another’s view points. Eagerly try to keep an open, trusting, and friendly atmosphere present.
Trans-e-motion is an open membership organization. All meetings are public and open to all. Physical attendance is optional – you can join in with us on the internet.
Rachel announced that a tape recording would be made of the meeting to assist in a more accurate and complete record of minutes. The tape would be used over again and eventually destroyed. Requests to pause the tape (to keep out of minutes) will be observed.
1) Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2) Corrections to minutes of Sat., June 19^th: Misspelled word on line after start time: 'immidiately' should be 'immediately'. In Agenda item 4C three (3) locations of 'alot' should be a lot (with the space), and: 'There are, is always room for a lot more Trans to participate........'
Name misspelled in Agenda item 6.: 'DJ Binks' is spelled DJ Binxs, and 'Chase Bono' is spelled Chaz Bono. Also in the line: 'Jacob suggested a testimonial art piece displaying individual stories an on a poster or presentation board. It is encouraged to plan this years year's event with the luminaria and memorial..............' Agenda item 8 PICNIC. 'A new date prefrence preference is for late July or early August.'
Just before Agenda item 9. CAR WASH IDEA: misspelled 'Kerioke' should be Karaoke.
Agenda item 9. CAR WASH IDEA: 'The It was an individual fundraiser …................' and after the line: 'It seemed fairly successful.' Add: This was not a sanctioned Trans-e-motion event.
At OPEN FORUM: Kelliz wants to head the cans “Cans for Trans” effort. 'Put trash cans in the Tower for our benefit. Try it out with three (3) cans.' Should be reworded to read: An effort will be made to try out three (3) cans placed in the Tower District.
Zoyer opened a discussion about having to refer back to the Agenda when reading the minutes. Sandra suggested to add the Agenda to the minutes.
Secretaries Note: [Future minutes will include the line item description a well as the number. It will be easier to refer to specific items and corrections.]
MINUTES of Sat., June 19^th: Zoyer motioned to accept as corrected. Jacob 2nd. Motion passed.
Rachel reported on a method of recording those who have read the minutes (not accepted/approved them) by placing a mark (circle, square, etc.) around the number on the attendance sheet line that the individual signed in on. This procedure will be described in a note (in red) at the top of the sign-in attendance sheet(s).
3) Zoyer called for a motion to accept the meeting's current agenda. This procedure will be on a “trial run”. Sandra motioned to approve. Deborah 2^nd. Motion passed.
4) TREASURER'S REPORT: There is now a monthly bank service fee being charged of $12.00. The PayPal account has funds that will be left on account, for now. The funds were a payment of a pledge for a Red Sponsorship level for Pride. A 20% transfer was made into the current savings account (which is currently the Program funds) as per a motion made by Trans-e-motion in March 2010.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. The transition 101 workshop and other PPMM collaborations are on hold for now. May continue in August.
B. At the last Board Meeting a Transition Support Program was started with a $5.00 per month pledge plan with those who can not afford the $5.00 per month pledge to volunteer their time.
Christina interjected that the prescription that the program was paying for, has expiration considerations and suggested a sharing program or ordering smaller quantities.
C. A suggestion was introduced to add or change the name “Cans for Trans” to “Trans-e-motion Community Sustainability Project”. Discussion followed. Naming discussion will be tabled for later.
D. Three (3) appointments were made and approved for Board of Directors positions.
E. Zoyer reminded everyone of the current weekly meeting schedule for the month. Committee meetings will follow the Board Meetings.
F. Thanks were given to those who volunteered at the Gay Fresno's fireworks stand.
G. The name change party [legal] is targeted for August.
H. EQ/CA monthly sponsorship will be a phone bank on Mon., July 26 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reminder: EQ/CA allows us to share their office space and address at no charge.
Trans-e-motion sent a copy of our I.R.S. 501 (C)(3) determination letter to EQ/CA but we have not received one from them.
I. Patsy [Montgomery] will speak to Trans-e-motion on Sat., August the 14^th at the 2:00 p.m. Board Meeting about differences between 501 (C)(3) and 501 (C)(4).
J. Patricia Daily with [the Fresno-Madera] Area on Aging would like to speak to Trans-e-motion on Thurs., August the 26^th at 5:15 p.m. to about 5:45 p.m.
6) THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 2010:
Location update: Million Two has issues with the bar. Gazebo Gardens can not this year (2010). Dianna's is still a possibility. Dianna said that a scheduled event would be moves to accommodate us. Dianna's may not be as reliable a place as we would hope for.
Arte Americas is asking too much money.
We need to have an address by the end of August to get the fliers, posters, etc. out.
Sponsorship ideas discussed.
Discussion was opened for considering religious locations.
Requests for location venues and catering resources.
Other locations of plant nursery, event halls, Fulton street, and Vini Vidi Vici parking area were considered.
Zoyer reported on the committee meeting covering what was presented last year. For this year suggestions were: Testimonial art pieces, Native American ritual, musical performances, skit or puppet show, memorial portion at the beginning or middle, spoken word, out of town speakers, PPMM speakers, message board, highlighting trans persons successes, histories, suicide stories, and special guest packets.
BREAK: 6:45 p.m. to 7:05 p.m.
7) 501 (c) (3) PICNIC: A BBQ/potluck. Sunday, Sept. 19^th 6:00 p.m. To 9:00 p.m. or later. Our one (1) year anniversary of having our 501 (C)(3) is on Tuesday, September the 14^th. Possible activities considered are musicians, karaoke, ribbon word game, pin the tail, giant twister, and horseshoes.
Possible committee consisting of Zoyer, Brandin, Rachel, Jaymi, and Christina.
8) TRANSGENDER FILM: [Artist] Iris Duarte has offered the showing of her son's film story. A suggestion was made to show the film, possibly, on our Social Meeting Sat., August the 7^th
2:00 p.m. Rachel will confirm date and time with Iris [who has been corresponding on Facebook].
BREAK: 7:16 p.m. To 7:25 p.m.
9) CAR WASH IDEA: A continuing discussion of if and when to have a car wash fundraiser, what and where the money should be raised for and do we need a committee.
Brandin motioned to have the proceeds go to the Trans-e-motion general account. Rachel 2^nd. Motion passed.
NEXT AGENDA: Report on Cans for Trans, TDOR 10, Picnic, and car wash.
Next Business Meeting is Saturday, August 21^st at 5:00 p.m. at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
Next Social Meeting is Saturday, August 7^th at 2:00 p.m. at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
OPEN FORUM: Should we ask D.J. Binxs to do a fundraiser for us? Can we ask Ome to speak at the TDOR and let D.J. Binxs D.J.? Brandin would like to host one of the Trans-e-motion meetings over at his place so we can all see the location for events.
ADJORNED: 7:47 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary, Trans-e-motion, 07/20/2010.

Trans-e-motion Minutes For Sat. May, 15, 2010                    Page 1 of 3
Van Ness Towers Office Building, 1055 N. Van Ness Ave., Suite C (South of Olive Ave.), Fresno, CA 93728_______________
It is important to remember the feelings and emotions of others around.  Try to take turns in conversations, keep interruptions to a bare minimum, and respect one another’s view points.  Eagerly try to keep an open, trusting, and friendly atmosphere present.
Trans-e-motion is an open membership organization.  All meetings are public and open to all.  Physical attendance is optional – you can join in with us on the internet.
Rachel announced that a tape recording would be made of the meeting to assist in a more accurate and complete record of minutes.  The tape would be used over again and eventually destroyed.  Requests to pause the tape (to keep out of minutes) will be observed.

Kevin Kirkpatric was congratulated for his GRS.
Introductions:
1) Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m., Roll call was recorded on a sign-in sheet and filed with the Secretary.
2) Minutes of Sat. April 17, 2010 were read.  Clarification of the May 16^th picnic referred to 3:00 p.m. and not 3 places to hold it.  The Secretary stressed the need for everyone to acquire the Agenda and Minutes from the web site.  Kelly motioned to accept minutes and Zoyer 2^nd.  Motion passed.
3) Treasurers report:
Printed report submitted to Business Meeting members.  April balance brought forward.
Examination of Exell books can be requested from the Treasurer at admin@Trans-e-motion.com Attention:  Treasurer.
Rachel wanted to know when to apply the 20%; before expenses or after?
Kelly clarified the motion to take 20% of the general fund and apply to all of the programs.
Jaymi suggested to apply the 20% to the monthly income.
Rachel motioned to a lot 20% per 30 days of net income to the programs, as of March 20^th 2010.  Kelly 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Kelly asked for an update amount to the amount we now have to work with = $505.15.
Rachel reported a need to acquire ink for brochures and some needed supplies for the socials with the picnic needs in mind.  Rachel mentioned finding out there were two (2) minor errors in the Spanish version of the brochures not worth worry about.
Zoyer motioned to allocate $100.00 for miscellaneous supplies ink purchase.  Rachel 2^nd .  Motion passed.  Funds available are now $405.15.
Discussion on a contribution to the Pride Parade and Festival (Community Link).  Rachel mentioned sponsorships and/or individual donations.  Red level sponsor of $250.00 comes with parade and booth entry and advertisements.
Zoyer suggested $150.00, Kelly suggested a Red sponsorship with an individual membership donation to bring the $150.00 suggestion up to the $250.00 contribution.  Members were polled to pledge the additional funds.  Pledges were noted on the roll call sign-in sheet.
Kelly motioned that we sponsor at the Red level for Fresno Rainbow Pride.  Deborah 2^nd .  Motion passed.
4) Zoyer requested Bionic Me contributions.  Report on Gabby’s Diva Show at Los Amigos.
Kelly reported the 5 steps to hormones class is now a brochure and tied to the Transition 101 class.
Zoyer wants to clean out/up supplies.  Sandra should be included as Librarian.  Sunday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m.  Rachel wants a work party to get ready for Pride day June 5^th.  Work party will be afterward at 3:00 p.m. to include T-shirt and laminator work.  Location to be announced.  Rachel will try to reserve conference room.
Zoyer reminded everyone to voice concerns or complaints.
Men’s Chorus mentioned.  The Pink Party is at the Million Too, Wed. (May 19^th) IDC coronation is tonight (May 15) at downtown Holliday Inn.
The first performance of the Chorus was on the steps of the Court House the day when Harvey Milk was killed.
Eleven (11) minute break.
5) Progress Party is Sat., May the 29^th by the Courage Campaign.  Includes training in voter ed.
6) Harvey Milk Day discussion.
Rachel to send official e-mail list with phone numbers to Scotti for calling.
Scotti mentioned cameras will be there and name tags will be used.  The tags with colored dots will mean no filming.  Accidents will be edited out.
Canvassers and volunteers are needed.
Wes mentioned to have or bring something for the morning, in the beginning.
Jaymi asked for the use of some of the supplies, like paints and help passing out flyers.
7) Coming Out For Justice in Visalia was a good event with networking and contacts.
The following Social Meeting at Ming’s was a good event.
Jane shared the efforts of a group that does a monthly “dining out” event.

One of the purposes of the dining out is to get more public exposure for Trans-e-motion but with considerations for safety and feelings of over exposure.
8) Gender Bender Disco debriefing.  It was a learning experience.  Relations with the Circle was/is good.  Issues developed with the D.J.
9) Pride Sat., June 5^th  10:00 a.m. and Festival 11:00 a.m.
Recommendation is to march.  March with your individual sign for the issue(s) you are passionate about.
Kelly wants to coordinate T-shirts for marchers.  Wes mentioned a friend with a machine.
Twelve (12) T-shirts. 
10) EQ/CA sponsorship commitment for June may be Mon., 21^st 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fifteen (15) minute break.
11) 501 picnic is postponed until later.
12) Wesley potluck on Sat., July 3^rd after 2:00 Social Meeting at 5:00 p.m.  May be in the Fireside Room.  Rachel needs to secure access.
13) TDOR location update and suggestions.
14) Next Agenda:
A next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Sat, June 12^th ,2010 at the office.
15) The next Social meeting will be on the 1^st Sat. of June the 05^th , 2010 at both the Pride Festival and an after gathering at a place to be announced.
16) The next Business meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 3^rd Sat. of June the 19^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
17) Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
18) Open Forum:  Rachel announced a call for support group from a Michael.
The use of a new three drawer lockable file cabinet is being provided by one of the board members of Rachels Projects Foundation as well as the use of a new 9” laminator.  These items can be purchased for the receipt.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 05/18/2010.               

Trans-e-motion Minutes For Sat. April, 17, 2010                   
Van Ness Towers Office Building, 1055 N. Van Ness Ave., Suite C (South of Olive Ave.), Fresno, CA 93728_______________
It is important to remember the feelings and emotions of others around.  Try to take turns in conversations, keep interruptions to a bare minimum, and respect one another’s view points.  Eagerly try to keep an open, trusting, and friendly atmosphere present.  Trans-e-motion is an open membership organization.  All meetings are public and open to all.  Attendance is optional – you can follow us on the internet.
Rachel announced that a tape recording would be made of the meeting to assist in a more accurate and complete record of minutes.  The tape would be used over again and eventually destroyed.  Requests to pause the tape (to keep out of minutes) will be observed.

Introductions were made.
1) Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m., Roll call was recorded on a sign-in sheet and filed with the Secretary.
2) Minutes of Sat. March 20, 2010 were read, corrected (10b spelling of Mckinzie Ave.; 12 Cans for Trans) and approved.  The Secretary stressed the need for everyone to acquire the Agenda and Minutes from the web site.  Zoyer motioned to accept minutes and Sherry 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Brandin spoke of obtaining trash cans and decorating them for the Cans for Trans.
A recess was taken for refreshments.  5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
3) Treasurers report: 
Printed report submitted to Business Meeting members.  March balance brought forward.  Ink purchased.  Earned .02 cents interest.  Bruno’s recycling brought $32.53.  Personal donation was received for the Transition Support Program.  Fresno City College Pride day contribution of $2.00.  Balance in the Wells Fargo Business Advantage Checking account is $106.09; in the Wells Fargo Market Rate Savings account is $6.02.  The cash box has $34.53 (on hand).  The Wells Fargo rewards has been activated (on-line) and, eventually in the next few months we will have to pay a $12.50 annual fee.
Kelly stated that if financial materials/documents are to be stored in the office, that there is no cabinet or place that is lockable.  Consideration must be given to obtaining one.
Brandin will look into what he has.
Examination of Exell books can be requested from the Treasurer at admin@Trans-e-motion.com Attention:  Treasurer.
4) April issue of Bionic Me will be out soon.
Rachel motioned to have Trans-e-motion run off 40 copies of the Volunteer Guidebook for the Community Link’s Pride Parade and Festival.  Brandin 2^nd.  Motion passed.  Requires the use of ink and the purchase of some pink paper for the cover sheet (with the 2010 Pride logo).
Rachel motioned to have the Transition Fund renamed the Transition Support Program.  Sherry 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Kelly commented that many Trans and others have clothing of the opposite gender that could be of benefit to others through the Clothing Pantry.
Brandin asked if others (like upcoming Drag) could have access to the pantry.
We need to solicit volunteers and participants in the T. S. P. (Transition Support Program).
Zoyer asked to have an exam of the supplies done for housekeeping purposes.
Zoyer asked all to consider slowing down on our aggressiveness and quantity of projects/events.
5) Progress Party was discussed.
More information will be sought later.  Item tabled.
6) Harvey Milk Day discussed.  Trans-e-motion is a sponsor.  See flyers.  Need food.  Need bodies at Einstein Park by 8:00 a.m. to stake out an area – no reservations.
7) Visalia trip – coming out for justice - for all minorities.  Sat., May 1^st.
Rachel asked for car pooling assistance.
Brandin motioned for $40.00 contingency amount to pay for a Social Meeting to follow the trip to Visalia at a public eatery.  Kelly 2^nd.  Motion passed.
8) GBD Sat., April 24^th 10:00 p.m. NTC.  See flyers.  Brandin asked for assistance in a pre-decorating gathering.  Maybe Tuesday at 6 at Amanda’s, on Fruit.
Cass will be doing tickets.  Scott will be watching the back of the stage.  Rachel is cashiering.  Kelly is backstage.  Jacob at the door.  Kelli wants a go-go box.
Rachel requested proper name spelling for badges.
9) Pride Sat., June 5^th  9:00 a.m. and Festival 11:30 a.m.
Brandin is going to try and find a float to enter.  It was discussed to allow other groups/organizations to participate on the float.
Rachel motioned to ask our Events Coordinator to secure a float or other accommodation for entry in the Parade.  Zoyer 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Rachel announced she is the Festival Coordinator (possible conflict of interest concerns).
Gabby will be participating in another Parade contingent with Mariposa Azul following.
10) What date and time commitment(s) do we want for our EQCA Sponsorship(s)?  Discussion to be tabled.
11) Mariposa Azul show is Sun., April 25^th 9:00 p.m. at Los Amigos.  See flyer.  Gabby announced that Trans-e-motion badges would be provided special entry considerations (reduced or no fee).  Rachel needs to complete badges for those in need.
12) Picnic is Sun., May 16^th afternoon (maybe 3) at Brandin’s on Temperance.
Rachel reported a need to replenish the culinary box with plates and utensils (forks).
Food suggestions:  Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Corn on the cob, Sodas, Lemonaide.
13) Transgender Advocacy Day:  Mon., May 16^th .  Rachel to research.  Tabled.
14) Wesley potluck on Sat., July 3^rd after 2:00 Social Meeting.  May be in the Fireside Room.
15) TDOR location update and suggestions.  May make use of the Fireside Room for the Social.
16) Next Agenda:
A next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 30^th 2010 at the office.
17)The next Social meeting will be on the 2^nd Sat. of May the 01^st , 2010 in Visalia then an after party event at (maybe) a local eating place.
18)The next Business meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of May the 15^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
19)Open forum:  Kelly announced the “Bionic Me” will be issued on the 1^st and 15^th of the month.  The issue on the 1^st will be cover events, calendar, local news, and notices; the issue on the 15^th will have poetry, art, opinions and editorials.
20)Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 04/21/2010.

Minutes For Sat. March, 13, 2010

1)  Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m., at Equality California office, 1055 N. Van Ness, “C” (South of Olive).
Roll call was recorded on a sign-in sheet and filed with the Secretary.
2)  Minutes of Sat. Feb. 20, 2010 were read, and approved.  The Secretary stressed the need for everyone to acquire the Agenda and Minutes from the web site.  Jacob motioned to accept minutes and Kelly 2^nd.  Motion passed.
3)  Treasurers report:  A phone card for the 255-4075 number was purchased at WalMart for $19.88; Check # 3504 for $35.00 was sent to Peace Fresno for tabling at the Peace and Justice Festival; and printer ink was purchased at Sams Club to complete the March“Bionic Me” for $20.53.  The present physical balance in the Wells Fargo Advantage Business Checking Account is $6.09 and the balance in the Business Market Rate Savings account is $165.00.  We still owe $816.95.  A problem with service charges will be looked into by the Treasurer on Monday the 15^th.
A discussion of what type of accounting and books to use will be ongoing.
Examination of Exell books can be requested from the Treasurer at info@Trans-e-motion.org Attention:  Treasurer.
4)  a. The “Bionic Me” for March is now available.
     b. An update on the Gender Bender Disco was reported by Zoyer. Raffle prizes
        (Contribution Opportunities), Go-Go Dancers, and a King/Queen contest are to be
         considered.
5)  Zoyer introduced Brandon’s idea of “Cans For Trans” in an effort to boost our recycling fundraising effort..
6)  Rachel passed around a booklet she made up of program suggestions and ideas.
7)  Zoyer went over the Trans-e-motion Constitution and Officer and Board Member positions and authority.  A program of understanding our relationship with politics was discussed.  An attempt will be made to discuss a section of the IRS codes will take place at each of our upcoming meetings.  A meeting of the Board of Directors was announced for Sat., April the 3^rd, 12:00 noon (before the Social Meeting at 2:00) at the office.
8)  Our current relationship with Equality California (501c3 and 501c4 units) was discussed.  Jaymi presented us with a suggestion for Trans-e-motion to officially sponsor a phone bank (on Wed. and/or Thurs.) to gather volunteers (or do educational out-reach) to do door-to-door canvassing to educate the population about LGBTQI issues.  Jaymi mentioned that EQ/CA can preselect an area that we wish to call or canvass in.  Trans-e-motion will only be involved in the EQ/CA 501c3 unit (education).
Kelly motioned to sponsor an EQ/CA event once per month (NOTE:  Kelly does some personal volunteer work with EQ/CA).  Wes 2^nd .  Motion passed.  A follow up will be discussed at the next meeting (Board Meeting on April 3^rd).  Specific times and event to be announced later.
Jacob motioned that Trans-e-motion help EQ/CA celebrate Harvey Milk Day, Sat., May the 22^nd, 2010 with an event.  Zoyer 2^nd.  Motion passed.  Details to be worked out at coming meetings.
9)  Rachel clarified the standing of Mariposa Azul and what was happening.  Some members have decided to succeed from Mariposa Azul.  Rachel motioned to assist Mariposa Azul in a membership drive.  Kelly 2^nd.  Motion passed.
10) a. The Peace and Justice Festival is Sunday, March the 21^st, 12:30 to 5:00 at the Fresno Fairgrounds.  We are tableing.  Set up at 11:00 a.m.
      b. Please show up at the ribbon cutting for the new Community Medical Center building.  It will be the new home of Special Services.  Wednesday, March the 17^th , 2:00 p.m. at Fresno Street and Mckinsey.
      c. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Unity Rally, Shaw and Blackstone, Saturday, March the 27^th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      d. There will be a community open house gathering at the Living Room on Friday, April the 2^nd, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  No tabling but we can bring our brochures.
      e. Zoyer motioned to sponsor a potluck for the Wesley Fellowship.  Jacob 2^nd .  Motion passed.  The potluck will be at the Wesley United Methodist Church Fireside room.  Rachel will send an e-mail to the organizers and try for Sat., May the 1^st.
      f. Zoyer motioned to table at this years Fresno City College Pride Day.  Rachel 2^nd .  Motion passed.  It will be on Thursday, April the 15^th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      g. An event by Fresno State United Student Pride (Be The Change) is postponed until next semester.
11)Rachel passed around an updated list of brainstormed suggestions of possible venues for the 2010 International Transgender Day Of Remembrance.  Rachel is trying to secure Dianna’s Dance Studio.
12)Ideas for the next Agenda include an update on the Wesley potluck, TDOR, and Trans For Cans.
13)The next Social meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of March the 06^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
14)The next Business meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of March the 13^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
15)Open forum:  Zoyer announced a pending meeting with Michael of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte to discuss a collaborative effort for education outreach concerning medical concerns.  Starbuck’s coffee shop on Olive, Friday, March the 19^th at 4:00 p.m.
16)Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 03/16/2010.

Trans-e-motion Minutes For Sat. Feb. 20, 2010

A pre meeting celebration was held with pizza and sodas for acquiring our 501c3 from the IRS.  A 15 minute DVD of the Dr. Oz Show (Transgender kids) was shown during the celebration.
1)  Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., at Equality California office, 1055 N. Van Ness, “C” (South of Olive).
Roll call was recorded on a sign-in sheet and filed with the Secretary.
2)  Minutes of Sat. Jan. 16, 2009 were read, and approved.  The Secretary stressed the need for everyone to acquire the Agenda and Minutes from the web site.  Zoyer motioned to accept minutes and Gina 2^nd.  Motion passed.
3)  Treasurers report:  Balance is a minus (-)$816.95.  We now have a Wells Fargo Checking and Savings bank account.  The account comes with checks, deposit slip booklets, an atm card with Visa, overdraft protection, and credit rewards program.  The Co/Vice Chair will be placed on the account as a second signer.  A second atm card will be provided to a selected/qualified member.
The fundraiser on Sat., Feb. 13^th at the DEN provided $341.00 to be split between Trans-e-motion and Mariposa Azul.  $170.50 to each.  The Trans-e-motion half was deposited into our Savings Account (which now has $171.00 in it).  36 wrist bands ($5.00 each) were sold at the DEN and 36 wrist bands ($5.00 each) were pre-sold by a member of Mariposa Azul.  The rest of the income came from the show tips and donation/contribution jars.
Examination of Exell books can be requested from the Treasurer at info@Trans-e-motion.org Attention:  Treasurer.
4)  a. Announcements were made that we now have the official IRS 501c3 determination letter.
     b. The Latin Leadership conference was discussed.
     c. What was good and needed improvement at the DEN fundraiser was discussed.
     d. An update on the Gender Bender Disco was reported by Brandon and Zoyer.
     e. Brandon accepted the nomination of Event Coordinator.
     f. Clarification was discussed about the Co/Vice Chair being the Supervisor to
        delegate/assign a representative/emissary to other groups/organizations to represent
        Trans-e-motion interests.  Presently, Rachel and Zoyer are volunteers.
     g. Kelly asked for input into acquiring a salesperson/position for the newsletter (Bionic Me)
         and mentioned that a rate schedule was ready to propose.
5)  The Bridges Project SAFE ZONE was discussed.  Rachel presented a sign and declaration of Responsibility to sign on to.  Brandon motioned to accept and resolve to subscribe to the SAFE ZONE proposal.  Kelly 2^nd motion.  Motion passed.  Rachel will present the final draft at the next Business meeting for everyone to sign on to.
6)  The Transition Fund was discussed.  Rachel presented some ideas on application, interview questions, and Fund purpose(s).  Kelly motioned to have the funds obtained from the DEN Valentine fundraiser to be presently placed in the General Funds Account for access by other uses.  Zoyer 2^nd.  Rachel opposed.  Motion passed.  Kelly nominated Brandon to be an “arms length” coordinator/supervisor of the Transition Fund to submit names of committee chairpersons to the Board for approval and oversee the general administration of the Transition Fund.  Zoyer 2^nd.  Motion passed.  Discussed were committees to be formed:  Funding, Applicant Submission/Review, Service Providers, and Investing.
7)  A party for celebrating the 501c3 milestone was proposed.  A spring family picnic was suggested.  Brandon volunteered his place.  Rachel volunteered the watermelon and Sandra the hot dog buns; date and time to be announced.
8)  Rachel will send out an e-mail to the members with ideas to place on future Agendas.
All are encouraged to add to the list.  Let your voices be heard!
9)  The next Social meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of March the 06^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
The next Business meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of March the 13^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).  The usual third Saturday of the month will be taken by the Expression Not Suppressionconvention to be held March 20^th, 2010, (all day).
Open forum:  Zoyer announced canvassing with EQ/CA.  Rachel announced that Trans-e-motion is unable to participate and/or sponsor/support any and all political candidate(s), initiative(s), or proposition(s) as it is against the IRS rules for 501c3 charities; especially at least five (5) months before an election.  The Trans-e-motion name and logo cannot be used.  Trans-e-motion is only permitted to support non-partisan and/or “get out the vote” events and/or encourage individuals (on their own) to participate in any political activities.  There are exceptions but these will have to be carefully researched and considered.
Rachel announced an invitation to table at the Peace and Justice Festival on Sunday, March the 21^st, 2010 at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds, Jr. Exhibit Building, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The event is free with free parking.  The table fee is $35.00 for an 8 foot table and 2 chairs; payable to Peace Fresno.  Brandon motioned to authorize the Treasurer to provide the $35.00 fee for tabling.  Kelly 2^nd.  Motion passed.  (NOTE:  Application and a check for $35.00 was mailed to Peace Fresno on Monday, February 22, 2010.)
It was pointed out that the Expression Not Suppression Conference was scheduled for the March day of our next Business Meeting.  Kelly motioned to have our Business meeting moved to Saturday, March the 13^th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the office.  Jacob 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 02/22/2010.                                                                         

Trans-e-motion Minutes For Sat. Jan. 16, 2010

Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m., at Equality California office, 1055 N. Van Ness, “C” (South of Olive).
In attendance:  Zoyer Zyndel, (Chair), Rachel Joy Bowman, (Secretary/Treasurer), Jake Leavitt (Co Chair), Kelly Campbell (Correspondence Secretary and Newsletter Editor/Blogger), Gaby Bustos (Mariposa Azul President), Dawn Dominick, Marie Maldonado, Jacob Kirkpatrick, Regina Neminski, and guests Dan E. Neely, Suzette Freeman, Mike Foster and Brian Leavitt.
Minutes of Sat. Dec. 19, 2009 read, and approved.  Zoyer motioned to accept minutes and Jacob 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Treasurers report:  Balance as of a minus (-)$796.94.  $105.65 is being held back for beginning deposit to open a banking account.  Examination of Exell books can be requested from the Treasurer at info@Trans-e-motion.org Attention:  Treasurer.
Announcements were made that we now have copyright clearance center access, Membership in SAMS CLUB, a Business U.S.A. account, a YOUTUBE account, a USTREAM account, a Creative Fresno account, and an account with http://network.transfaithonline.org.  All of these accounts can be accessed by selected officers and some members on a need to use/know basis.  Contact the Secretary for details.
Representatives Ben and Rachel Hudson from the Sacramento Transgender group will be trying to come to visit Trans-e-motion, date and time to be announced.
Discussion was on tabling at the CRLA Latin conference on Sat., Jan. 23, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Fresno (Big Red Church) 2131 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, California, U.S.A.  Rachel and Zoyer announced that they would more than likely stay for all of the conference.  Rachel will be setting up and taking down. Additional staffing of the table was volunteered by Sandra 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Jacob 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Kelly Campbell and Zoyer are the editors of the BIONIC ME newsletter and Kelly will be managing the Blog.
More discussion and an update was provided by Kelly Campbell on the Transition Fund.
Gaby Bustos, President of Mariposa Azul, was present to represent Mariposa Azul and a Sunday, February 14^th, 2010 Valentines Beer Bust and Show at the Den.  Trans-e-motion will provide two (2) or more entertainers (possibly M to F and F to M) plus alternates and share the duties of Master of Ceremonies.  Mariposa Azul will reciprocate.  The Beer Bust and Show will be at the Den, 4538 E. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93702, U.S.A., (559) 255-3213, www.denfresno.com .  The Beer Bust is 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.  $5.00 will buy a wristband (the $5.00 goes to the group) that tells the bartender to give a $1.00 off beer (bottle and draft) and $0.50 off sodas.  The Show will start about 9:00 p.m.  Donation opportunities will be available with thank you gifts.  All monies collected from the sale of the wrist bands, contributions, donation opportunities, and show tips will be split between Trans-e-motion and Mariposa Azul.  All of the half that Trans-e-motion makes will go to the Transition Fund and the members of Mariposa Azul indicated a portion of their half will also be contributed to the Transition Fund.  If only $100.00 or less is made for that Sunday evening, then the funds that are collected will all go into the Mariposa Azul treasury.
A proposal was introduced to consider a GENDER BENDER DISCO fundraising event possibly at The North Tower Circle sometime maybe about May, 2010 in co-sponsorship with GayFresno.com.  Consisting of entertainment, a costume contest of who comes as the best dressed opposite gender, and maybe food.  Cover charge and/or contest entry fee, and sell food tickets?  Discussion opened.

New Committee positions were considered.  Brandin Jackson was considered for an events planning committee chair.  An official Trans-e-motion ambassador/representative to other groups/organizations and provide training to those who will serve in a like capacity.  Jake Leavitt, our Co Chair, will be the official designee and act as the main contact and supervisor.  Kelly Campbell has volunteered to be Jake’s assistant.  Volunteers have indicated interest in assisting.  Zoyer and Rachel, so far.
An announcement was made by Secretary Rachel of a need for a Correspondence Secretary.  The Correspondence Secretary will be a committee chairperson position and will design, print, and send Thank You cards, oversee/verify permissions/copyrights, design, care, and distribute logo’s, solicit/invite other groups and organizations to contribute/participate, manage/maintain the official e-mail list/roster, and correspond with others.
Rachel motioned to elect Kelly Campbell as the Correspondence Secretary.  Zoyer 2^nd. Motion was passed.  Dawn Dominick and Brian Leavitt volunteered to assist Kelly.
Zoyer asked for items for the next AGENDA.  There are still items left on the list submitted by Rachel and some submitted by Kelly.
The next Social meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 2^nd Sat. of February the 06^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
The next Business meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 3^rd Sat. of February the 20^th , 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
Open forum:  Zoyer announced canvassing by EQ/CA and participation in the Martin Luther King Day observance.  Trans-e-motion will table.  Rachel announced an event of How To Talk To Your Legislators on Wed., Jan. 20^th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2940 N. Fresno St.  Also, a forum on Homelessness in Fresno:  The art, the experience, the solution.  The event is at the St. Paul Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow Ave., Thursday, Jan. 28^th .
Transfaithonline is offering a conference call by affiliates of United Church of Christ on Sunday, Jan. 30^th 12:00 noon.  Rachel is going to try to obtain a venue so all can participate.  The discussion will be about and for the Trans community.  Rachel has a flyer.  Contact Rachel at info@Trans-e-motion.org, Attention:  Rachel
Regina asked about having a demonstration and/or seminar by a local expert on maybe hair, walk, and/or make-up.  Rachel will be looking into providing an opportunity for a visit at one of our Social Meetings.
There is now available a printed list of local Fresno resources.  Look for an insert in the Feb. issue of the Bionic Me.
There is now available a list of Special Trans Days and Days of Special Interest, 2010.  An insert will be provided in the Bionic Me and on the web site.  www.Trans-e-motion.org/Calendar.html.
Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 01/16/2010.
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