August 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Michael Mackay called the Meeting to order at 15:09 Eastern 12:09 Pacific.
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:
August is Black Business Month, Pride Caucus Members Participate in Icebreaker. Share something comfortable to help build community (e.g., a Pride 2023 memory, a favorite movie, or a local black business you support or appreciate). This was covered as part of the Introductions.
By-law Changes Read into the Minutes
Recording Secretary Stephanie read the by-law changes into the record with amendments.
- Article 1, Section 1.2 PURPOSE, AND MISSION STATEMENT
- Article 3, Section 3.1 DUES
- Article 4, Section 4.3 MEETING RULES & Section 4.4 ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Article 5, Section 5.1 ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS/DUTIES
- NEW Article LOCAL PRIDE CAUCUS REQUIREMENTS
International Convention Committee
International Women’s Caucus Conference 2024, which will be held in Seattle.
Discussion with concerns about getting ahead of ourselves.
Discussion about having a table at or helping other caucuses as volunteers to get assistance from them for support and to try to get members.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Dave brought up some of the issues their local had when forming their Black Caucus, while the local also has a Black Committee.
Motion to dismiss/adjourn by Lillian with a second by Brendan; Motion carried at 15:56 ET/12:56 PT.
Reminder
Our next meeting is September 16, 2023, at Noon Pacific/3 PM Eastern. All participants must register for future meetings and receive the meeting details in an email from Zoom. The Zoom registration link shall be posted on the atupride.org website and ATU PRIDE Facebook Group and sent via the newsletter mailing list.