Board of Directors' Meeting - 19 November 2004
Preliminary Minutes

ATTENDANCE:

Gratia Mahony, John L. Dunham, Paul C. Dunham; Sam Dunnam
Jan Dunham, Chair could not preside because her home was sinking and the
electricity was out.  Lloyd had intended to preside but could not make it, so Paul was in charge.

Paul did excellent job with list; discussion about finding a Membership Chair; Tabled until next meeting – Paul and Sam to discuss  possibilities and send something to all of us prior to next meeting.

BY-LAWS ADOPTED – John Moved/Gratia 2nd – As presented

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Bill Burke is Chair with two members; working on report; should have slate by 28 Nov to be published on website by 15 Dec and then there will be an online ballot plus information in the Newsletter – vote after 15 Jan 2005.

Kudos and many thanks to Jan and Gary for their work. After discussion, decided to delegate to Jan and Gary, because they already had input from us.

Much discussion about security issues; open access plus some special things that only members can access [feeling was that this might encourage some to join] Also, talked about Links, etc…SPAM protection – Paul to look at details and report to us.

Sam spoke of need for articles and asked for any feedback relative to format and “look”. We all agreed we like what we have seen.

Gratia working on her book. Jane [Devlin] is gathering data for the web.

ADJOURNED at 5:56 pm EST

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
John L. Dunham, Secretary
29 November 2004

APPROVED: 11/28/2005