September 14, 2006

Present: Gary S., Linda, Jerry, Thomas, Joe, Gabi, Timothy

Secretary's Report:

1. Minutes from August read by Gabi. Motion to accept with minor changes by Gary S, second by Jerry and passed by all.

Treasurer's Report:

1. Outfront account: $0.00
2. Our OUT account: $3943.60
3. Total: $3943.60

Funding/Grants/Fundraising Committee Report:

1. Gary S. checked out grants.
   • We can apply for Target Corp grant next spring.
   • He suggested that we look at local businesses.
   • MN Common Grant application form used by my organizations available online at http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/grant.pdf

Film Fest Committee Report:

1. Outlaugh, queer comics in LA, was screened.

Resource Committee Report:

1. Web site statistics: August
   • Total visits: 1184
   • Average per day: 38
   • Unique visitors for the month: 586
   • one time visitors: 423
   • repeat visitors: 163

Advisory Committee Report:

• Advisory committee did not meet

Old Business:

1. No old business

New Business:

1. No new business

Announcements:

1. Element meets 4th Tuesday of the month at University Lutheran. They are working on a web site.
2. SCSU Campus film series will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm – 9pm at Atwood Little Theater. It is free.
   • Movie Titles:
   • Chutney Popcorn Sept 19
   • Gay Republicans Oct 17
   • Keeping it Real Nov 21
   • TransAmerica Dec 19
     
3. GLBT history month is October. There is GLBT Walk on Oct 7. Check web site for details.
4. South Central Pride weekend in Mankato is this weekend.
5. Next GAB dances are on September 17th. , Halloween dance Oct 28 and Dec 2 with Cheer Dorothy Cheer.