MAINELY MEN BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2005

Mainely Men Board Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2005

Members Present: Roy Nelles, Eric Aronson, Joe Minott, Vince Dufort. Treasurer: Jacques Weinstein and Keith Prairie. Excused: Steven Mairs, Robert Paradis, Guy Cousins (Registrar) and Alan Littlefield (Historian)

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Reviewed minutes from October - Change suggested by Joe, he will identify a church board member we can approach. Change will be made to minutes to reflect the change and letter will be drawn up to present to board Vince will correct minutes and draft letter. Jacques will help finalize.

Vote on new board members: Jim Fotter (interim replacement Vince) and Eric Aronson’s terms are up. Eric, Joe and Roy voted – Vince removed himself from vote.
Keith Prairie and Vince Dufort will fill the two upcoming vacancies – Robert Sangiovanni will be asked to be an alternate.
Keith and Vince accepted their nominations.

Treasurer’s report: Current balance in account $4667.68. Result of donation solicication - $919.20

Men’s Resource Center Ad: Discussed possibility of charges for MRC ad. Mailing to three lists including past participants. Check ad prices for similar ads with similar circulation. See if MRC is still interested in ad. Keith will investigate ad costs and Vince will check with MRC.

Supporting Boys to Men: Do we want to support them and how? Add link on our website. Display their literature at our retreat. Donate $100.00. Use tablespace at conference for MM. Vince will add link. Jacques will draw check.

Grant proposals: Decided to table the discussion as Ashley was not present.

Vince will contact Ashley to see where he is with the proposal.

Brochures and mailings: We need to finalize the mailing brochure for the spring meeting. Have no materials from the committees to present to the board. Vince will contact Ashely to integrate the progress, also contact with Guy.

Promotion and outreach: Have not heard back from committee yet. MM45 survey results needed. What are we doing wrong vs what are we doing right. Vince pointed out that spring date is same as GMG. Will solicit input from committees

Board also discussed doing what is right rather than asking what is wrong. Vince will contact committee. Eric will look for survey results. Vince will see if lodge would move date.

Spring Weekend: Discussed overall goal and possible sub-themes/theme-related workshops. Themes included:

History of the men’s Movement or “How we got here”

What’s New & Exciting in the Men’s Movement / “Where we are going”

Redefining Men in Relationship, including Men’s Groups

The Men’s Movement and Parenting / Mentoring / Grandparent / Uncle / Elder / Son / Grandson / Son in law

Diversity, Sexual Orientation and the Men’s movement

The Men’s Movement and Challenges from Women

Men and Movement

Other outreach. Possibility of advertising on NPR. Denis Ledoux has already done so for his own use – has contacts and abilities. Will contact Denis for ideas and help.

Children at retreat: At a request from a member we discussed the idea of allowing children to accompany fathers in special cases. At this time, the board did not feel comfortable accepting this responsibility and setting the precedent. Vince will advise the member of the board’s decision.

Succession of Pinkies: Pinkie succession should be noted in advance. Current succession is Eric, Joe, Roy.

Next Board Meeting: Next meeting will focus on the weekend. Need an agenda, time and place. Place TBD, options are Steve’s place or Guy’s place.

Proposed date of meeting March 12. Alternate date March 19.

Vince will contact Steve and Guy to see availabilities and confirm location. Pinkie (Eric) will set time and agenda.

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