Saturday February 20, 2010

1)  CALL TO ORDER! (Meeting overview; Introductions)
2)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES
      Motion to approve minutes from last month
3)  TREASURER’S REPORT
      Current financial status
4)  ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES/HOUSEKEEPING
     (a) We are now an official IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt, State of California Public Benefit
          Corporation!
     (b) Latin Conference was a success!
     (c) Valentine's fundraiser had a good turn out
     (d) Gender Bending Disco progress
     (d) Review nomination for event coordinator.  Accept?
     (e) Revisit qualifications of representative/emissary position
     (f) Bionic Me – Contributions are due tomorrow 2/21 for March
     (g) Kelly needs ad salesperson for Bionic Me
5)  BRIDGES PROJECT SAFE ZONE
     (a) Symbol, message, and meaning
     (b) What signing up entails
6)  TRANSITION FUND
     (a) Purpose
     (b) Contributions (time, money, ideas, and support) from other members of T-e-m are
           encouraged
     (c) Regulations, ideas?
     (d) Motion regarding incoming event funds
     (e) Next step forward
7)  501(C)(3) PARTY
     (a) A gesture of  congratulations
     (b) Specifics
     (c) Group thoughts
     (d) Contributions ?? (Food, Activities, Supplies, etc.)
8)  ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
9)  NEXT BUSINESS MEETING
     Location:  1055 N. Van Ness Ave. “C” (South of Olive), Fresno , California , U.S.A.
     Date:  Third (3^rd) Saturday of February (20^th), 2010.
     Time:  5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
10) NEXT SOCIAL MEETING
     Location:  1055 N. Van Ness Ave. “C” (South of Olive), Fresno , California , U.S.A.
     Date:  Second (2^nd) Saturday of February (06^th), 2010.
     Time:  2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
11) OPEN FORUM
12) ADJOURN AT ________________.

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 Suppression convention 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.

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.

                                                        For Sat. Dec 19, 2009
Chair, Zoyer called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m., at Equality California office, 1055 N. Van Ness, “C” (South of Olive).

In attendance:  Zoyer Zyndel, (Chair), Rachel Joy Bowman, (Secretary/Librarian), Jake Leavitt, Deborah Fowles, Sandra Fowles, Sherry Lynn Donegan, Kelley Campbell, and guest Jami Morgan.

This meeting of Trans-e-motion is our Annual International Convention Meeting where nominations and voting take place for officers and board members.

Minutes of Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 read, corrected, and approved.  Sherry motioned to accept minutes with a spelling correction and Jacob 2^nd.  Motion passed.

Treasurers report:  Our recycle fundraiser returned $23.87 from Bruno’s Recycle Center.  The 2009 Transgender Day Of Remembrance event brought in an unknown amount in soda sales and unknown amount in contributions.  Zoyer paid the cash box $2.00 and Rachel the cash box $7.51 in past outstanding debt.  Rachel reported finding an additional $1.00 left in one of the contribution containers from the 2009 TDOR.  The change in the cash box is $7.50.  Balance at time of meeting was unavailable.

Zoyer reported on Rachel obtaining a P. O. Box address.  The box is 5935; Zip 93755.  The physical box is located at the Cardwell station which is the post office on Griffith at Blackstone.  The Secretary and the Co/Vice Chair have the two assigned keys.

Rachel reported that the web site now has a link to the YouTube video of “TransAnthem” and the Mariposa Azul page has the last of the 2009/2010 Miss Mariposa Azul Pageant.

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.

An announcement was made that Food Not Bombs needs help with the Sunday work preparing food for distribution.  Noon to 3:00 p.m. is chopping and cooking; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is serving and cleaning.  Attend when you can.  Just stop by C.A.F.E. Fresno on F Street near Tulare.

Representatives Ben and Rachel Hudson from the Sacramento Transgender group will be trying to come to visit Trans-e-motion – hopefully by Sat., Jan. 2^nd, 2010.

Zoyer took a moment to recognize the efforts of the Trans-e-motion members volunteering efforts for the past year.  Recipients of certificates and a bag of candy were:  Rachel, Sherry, Gabby, Jacob, Sandra, Deborah, Reggie, Ray, Brandin, Wes, Marie, Gina, Kelly, Jami Morgan, and Scotti Maldonado.

The elections were hosted and proxied by EQ/CA Fresno (Jami Morgan).  The Trans-e-motion Officers and Board Members are:
Zoyer – CHAIR; Jacob Leavitt – CO/VICE CHAIR; Rachel – SECRETARY/TREASURER; Sandra – LIBRARIAN; Wes, Gina, Kelley, and Jami - BOARD MEMBERS (as well as Sherry and Gabby).
The two (2) year terms of Officers and Board Members will begin January 1, 2010 and are effective the 3^rd Sat. of the month (January) Business Meeting (16^th).
Audit of elections can be requested by sending an e-mail to info@Trans-e-motion.org Attn:  Secretary.  Ballots are archived and election results were certified by EQ/CA Fresno (Jami Morgan).

Zoyer asked for items for the next AGENDA.  Rachel submitted a list of ideas.  Some needs are to hold an officers meeting for orientation of the new elected officers to the duties (Jan. 2^nd before or after Social Meeting) and to select a bank or other institution to open an account and how the account will be formed.

The next Business meeting will be on the 3^rd Sat. of January the 16, 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).
The next Social meeting will be on the 2^nd Sat. of January the 02, 2010 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C” (South of Olive).

Open forum:  Sherry announced an investigating committee to form a Trans-e-motion Chapter in Muncie, Indiana.  The name will be Trans-e-motion Muncie and the yahoo group will be transemotion1.  The PFLAG concert will be Sunday, December the 20^th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley.

Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 12/19/09.

                                                        For Sat. Nov 21, 2009
Zoyer called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m., at Equality California office, 1055 N. Van Ness, “C”.
In attendance:  Zoyer Zyndel, (Chair), Rachel Joy Bowman, (Secretary/Librarian), Gabby Bustos, (Mariposa Azul President), Jake Leavitt, Deborah Fowles, Sandra Fowles, Gina Neminski, Brandin Jackson, Marie Maldonado, and Wes Maldonado.
Minutes of Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 read, corrected, and approved.  Jake motioned to accept minutes with a spelling correction and Zoyer 2^nd.  Motion passed.
Treasurers report:  Rachel reported the Den Beer Bust Fundraiser brought in $20.00 in wristbands and $11.00 in contributions.  Zoyer owes the cash box $2.00 and Rachel the cash box $7.51.  The change in the cash box is $7.50.  The funds collected at the 2009 International Transgender Day Of Remembrance by contributions and soda sales ($1.00 per can) was not available at the time of this report.  Treasury balance is $48.01
A debriefing of The 2009 International Transgender Day Of Remembrance was discussed.  What went right and wrong, ideas for improvements, noteworthy moments, and other comments.
The December 1^st Sat. of the month Social Meeting will be The Christmas Tree Lane Walk.  Zoyer polled the members in attendance for having a potluck before the Walk.  Everyone chipped in with voluntary contributions of food.  The potluck party will be at the EQ/CA office at 5:00 p.m. before the Walk at 7:00 p.m. starting on N. Van Ness Ave. at Shields.
An announcement was made that the Trans-e-motion officers accepted an invitation to table 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.  Volunteers were asked to staff the table.
Zoyer opened a discussion for a fundraising project of marketing for the Robeks store.
The next Business meeting will be on the 3^rd Sat. the 19, 2009 at the EQ/CA office, 1055 N. Van Ness, Ave. “C”.  The elections for the open officer positions will be conducted.  Nominations, so far, are:  Zoyer Zachery – Chair
Jake Leavitt – Co Chair/Vice Chair
Brandin Jackson – Co Chair/Vice Chair
Rachel Bowman – continue as Librarian
Deborah Fowles – Librarian
Sandra Fowles – Librarian
Terms run two (2) years.  Office takes official effect January 1, 2010 and is effective the 3^rd Sat. of the month (January) Business Meeting (16^th).
The position of Secretary and Treasurer is presently filled for one (1) more year to term.
Open forum:  World Aids day is coming up on Tues., Dec. 1^st, 2009.  See push card ad and the web site for more info.  Rachel reported that the Trans-e-motion Rainbow Bowling League Team has terminated its participation.  Teams require four (4) or more persons.  Each person must pay a $12.00 fee for shoes and three (3) lines of play each Thursday night of bowling.  How the team dresses is up to the members of that team (uniforms, ect.).  The need for the four (4) or more persons could not be guaranteed and the fee could not be met on a consistent basis each of the Thursday nights.
Gabby Bustos has volunteered to use her telephone number to list on our literature for the Spanish speaking (559) 266-5650 Español.  Gabby has indicated that she would help with our translation needs from English to Spanish.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Submitted by Rachel J. Bowman, Secretary Trans-e-motion, 11/23/09.