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AGENDA FOR
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
HELD IN PERSON AND REMOTELY ON 2022-JUNE-08
Meeting was Called to Order and Welcome by President Carolyn Wysinger at 7:08 pm
Acknowledgement of Unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Land read by Treasurer Janelle Luster
Roll Call:
Carolyn Wysinger
Anjali Rimi
Di’Ara Reed
Joshua Smith
Maceo Persson
Janelle Luster
Spring Collins
Nguyen Pham
Manuel Perez
Elizabeth Lanyon
Staff: Suzanne Ford, Chris Grafton, Marsha Levine, Xavier
Members of the Public: Tyler, Laurence, Dana
Appointment of Meeting Roles:
Timekeeper is Joshua
Stack Monitor is Spring
Vibe Watch Janelle
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Mission Statement read by Anjali Rimi
Financial Protocol read by Nguyem Pham
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Motion to table approval of May minutes until the July board meeting
Motion by Elizabeth Lanyon, 2nd by Johsua Smith
Ayes: 10
No: 0
Abst.: 0
Reports of the Officers
President Wysinger gave a verbal report which was also included in the board packet. The last
week was very busy and we’ll get into that later with specific updates. Be sure to watch your
email this month for updates and announcements.
At 7:17 pm Vice President Pham gave a verbal report which was also included in the board
packet. Thank you for trusting the Executive Committee. VP expressed pride in the culture we
have created and reinforced as a board. We can have disagreements without being
disagreeable. Membership update: 30 new members via Cheer SF. This is a great example of
year round engagement, Pride 365.
At 7:20 pm Treasurer Luster gave a verbal report that was also included in the board packet.
We continue to see strong financials and will see an increase in spending this month. Our
Interim ED continues to secure commitments from our partners, and we have a line of credit
available.
Reports of Committees Budget & Finance had no report SAN FRANCISCO LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER PRIDE PARADE AND CELEBRATION COMMITTEE, INC
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Policies and Procedures had no report, this committee will be reconvened in July (post
celebration)
Development Report presented by Development Co-Chair Collins, thank you to everyone who
supported the Club Fugazi Event, it was a really great event and opportunity for our
community. We raised $15,500 at the event. We’ll have more details in July.
Community Affairs Report presented by CAC Co-Chair Smith, Membership Mixer planned for
June 15th @ Beaux, board members please attend. In July CAC will host space for feedback
from the members and will look ahead to plan the rest of the year. Co-Chair Luster presented
an update on the Resistance Contingent, currently with 22 groups signed up. There is a poster
making session at Fluid Co-Op on June 23rd.
Agency Updates from Interim Executive Director Suzanne Ford
Board Name tags were ordered and will be available soon
We are 16 days away from the Parade and Celebration
We have 200 contingents signed up for the Parade, which is less than what we had in 2019
(310). We have raised money for nonprofits as part of the new model for parade contingents.
The mainstage headliner is Martha Washington
We still need 125 volunteers for the weekend.
Suzanne presented an overview of the weekend and the roles for Board Members who will
have credentials/ all accesses passes.
Calendar of events presented by Suzanne
Financial update: We received a commitment from Kaiser as they are particularly interested in
our equity work and will be supporting the ongoing discussions with the Pride Alliance. To
date we have confirmed $1.728M in funds. Our goal is $2m, we still have a $450k gap. We will
have more discussion on finances during closed session.
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Unfinished Business - none
New Business – none
Announcements
Comfort & Joy Pink Saturday Party – reach out to Josh for more information
Divinity Ball this Friday, sponsored by SF Pride – reach out to Janelle for more info
Parivar will be the first trans dance group (?) on the Pride Main Stage – reach out to Anjali for
more information
Trans March is happening Friday June 24th in Dolores Park, after party is at El Rio
Anjali and Janelle are on a Leadershift Panel in Oakland next week
The Castro LGBTQ Cultural District is hosting a Pulse Memorial Event this Saturday in the
Castro – reach out to Maceo for more information
Brittney Greiner is still being held in Russia as a Political Prisoner
Public Comment – no public comment
In-Memoriam Families and victims of Uvalde, TX shotting Urvashi Vaid 1 year passing of Felica Flames
Public Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm
Closed Session to Follow Signature: Email: Signature: Email: Carolyn Wysinger (Jul 6, 2022 20:29 PDT) Carolyn Wysinger Board President carolyn.wysinger@sfpride.org Elizabeth Lany0n (Jul 7, 2022 17:43 PDT) Elizabeth Lany0n Board Secretary elizabeth.lanyon@sfpride.org