2013-16-04 The Board of Directors of SACRED SITES PROTECTION AND RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS TRIBES held a Regular meeting on 15 June, 2013, at 1:30 pm, at 400 Keats Drive, Vallejo, California. The following directors were present and constituted a quorum of the Board: Chair Wounded Knee DeOcampo, Secretary/Treasurer Walter Copenhaver The following directors were absent from the meeting: None. The f...ollowing individuals also were present at the meeting: members Short Bull Estes and Angela "Angel Heart" Taylor. The gathering was opened in due form with prayer from Wounded Knee. Walter Copenhaver acted as chairman and called the meeting to order and announced that this meeting was held pursuant to a written notice of meeting which was given to all directors of this corporation. A Copy of this notice was ordered inserted in the corporation’s Minute Book immediately preceding the minutes of this meeting. The minutes of the last meeting, having been distributed to all directors, were approved as so distributed. The Board then heard the Executive Reports: The Chair reported that he would be representing SSP&RIT as a 500mi runner the week of June 22-29, and assisting with security for the Winnamum Wintu ceremonies on July 18th. The Chair advised the board that he and member Short Bull participated in the walk across the Golden Gate Bridge supporting opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline. The Vice-Chair/Operations report was distributed as attached. The Secretary’s report was distributed as attached. The Treasurer’s report was distributed as attached. The Board Advisor report was not available The Board then heard the Standing Committee reports: The Executive Committee report was not available. The Resource Management Committee reported two new members enrolled and membership stands at 26, now. The Property Management Committee reported that an asset inventory is due. The Financial Committee reported $950.00 in cash grants and $600.00 in donations this year. The C&R Committee report was not available The Glen Cove Watch Committee report was not available The Board then heard the Special Committee reports: None The Chair then opened the floor and called for any Old Business: o Discuss membership enrollment was tabled o Review of organizational structure was tabled o Discuss Community Outreach and Assistance Programs member Laura was allotted 6 Sacred Sites t-shirts, 6 SSP&RIT t-shirts and information brochures for her upcoming travels o Discuss fund raising programs Chair rejects suggestion of using MIRA theater as a venue and recommends contacting the library or museum. o Discuss Farmers Market booth Member Angel Heart reported that the Farmers Market does not allow information booths. o Discuss appointment of Directors to fill vacancies was tabled o Ratification of RES SSP13-0001 Authorizing the prayer gathering of Feb 23 was inadvertently left off of the agenda and was submitted to the board by the Secretary. o Ratification of RES SSP13-0002 Opposing the Keystone XL pipeline was inadvertently left off of the agenda and was submitted to the board by the secretary. The Chair then closed the floor and on motion duly made and seconded, the following resolutions were adopted: RES SSP13-0001 Authorize Spiritual Gathering RES SSP13-0002 Oppose Keystone XL pipeline The Chair then opened the floor and called for any New Business: o Discuss mascot issue Chair Wounded Knee suggested that a committee be formed to meet with Dr. Bishop of the Vallejo School District. Secretary Walt Copenhaver advised the board that there could be another brochure prepared in addition to the current publication. o Discuss Monsanto issue was tabled o Discuss Idle No More activities: the secretary advised the board that Bay area refineries will bring tar-sands oil in on rail if the Keystone pipeline is defeated. o Discuss support Maidu (PG&E, Plumas County) o Discuss film screening of “The Drum Will Never Stop” The Chair reported that member Lutha has one additional song to write before the cd will be complete. A recording studio has been located. o Discuss support of Pitt River 500mi Marathon Chair Wounded Knee is a member of the run and will support it as SSP&RIT, also. Secretary Walt Copenhaver will photograph the first day for the team o Motion was made by the Chair to authorize the sum not to exceed $30.00 for printing brochures. Seconded by the secretary and passed under RES SSP13-0003 Expenditure of Funds o Motion was made by the Chair to authorize the sum not to exceed $100.00 for the purchase of a vinyl banner. Seconded by the secretary and passed under RES SSP13-0003 Expenditure of Funds The Chair then closed the floor and on motion duly made and seconded, the following resolutions were adopted: RES SSP13-0003 EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ADJOURNMENT Because there was no further business to come before the Board of Directors at this meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Date: 15 JUNE 2013 Walter Copenhaver, Secretary
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:00:06 +0000
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