July 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Mike Mackay called the Meeting to order at 12:00 Pacific: 15:02 Eastern.
Introductions were completed.
Minutes Review/Discussion
Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was no discussion, and the Agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
Convention possibilities
The Convention was discussed, and how we currently do not have enough funds or members for an in-person convention to be realistic. Kelly informed us that we have 16 members and $1400 in the bank. Instead of doing an in-person Conference, we should do a virtual conference for our first, once we get more members. Get input from members on what/whom they would like to see at an ATU PRIDE conference.
More outreach in regard to Member’s
Discussion about recruiting additional members and ways to do this. Flyer to Locals and to members to post at their worksites. Sandi suggested we do one that is half a sheet of letter paper. Leaflet and/or brochure to help promote us. We should note any local or leadership that expresses resistance and try to get ATU International leadership to contact them. Brendan told us that his leadership will not let him post the Recruitment card on the Local’s boards Creating something that our members can wear, something that will not cost a fortune to make, starting with something like a button.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Kelly asked about the Survey for members’ preferences for when we should be having our meetings. Stephanie stated that we had 3 responses.
Motion to adjourn by Kelly with a second by President Michael Mackay; Motion carried at 12:51.
Reminder
Our next meeting is August 19, 2023, at Noon Pacific/3 PM Eastern. The Zoom link that we used today will no longer be used. To attend future meetings, all participants will need to register. The Zoom registration link shall be posted and sent via the newsletter mailing list.