NALIP BOD Meeting: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel – Thursday, April 8, 2010

Present: Moctesuma Esparza, Elaine Romero, Beni Matias, Evy Galan, Kirk Whistler, María Agui Carter, Juan Carlos Zaldivar, Neyda Martinez, Porfirio Pina, Arturo Barquet, Rick Ramirez, Vangie Griego

Absent: Alexis Garcia, Jose Tillan, Flavio Morales, Bernardo Ruiz

Staff: Kathryn Galán, Octavio Marin

Meeting called to Order at 8:15 pm

1. Motion by Whisler to approve agenda; second by Ledesma Galan. VOTE: Unanimous.

2. Introductions of new Board member Zaldivar at his first in-person meeting

3. Minutes: Motion by Matias to approve March minutes; second by Romero. VOTE: Unanimous

4. Chair remarks by new chair, Maria Agui Carter. Plans to meet with all over next few weeks, reassess strategic plan, reexamine our constituencies and how we serve in 21st century

5. Executive Committee Elections: MOTION by Matias that Elaine Romero serve as Member at Large on the Executive Committee; second by Zaldivar. VOTE: Unanimous. Romero asked to remain as temporary Secretary until another member is so elected.

MOTION by Carter that Porfirio Pina be elected the new NALIP Board vice-chair for 2010; second by Ledesma Galan. VOTE: Unanimous.

MOTION by Romero that Kirk Whisler replace Ledesma Galan as treasurer after her three terms, to remain in compliance with bylaws; second by Matias. VOTE: Unanimous.

Ruiz expected later in the meeting, when he will be asked to consider a nomination for Secretary.

MOTION by Ledesma Galan that Beni Matias remain as an Executive Committee member; second by Zaldivar. VOTE: Unanimous.

6. Board responsibilities discussed including making NALIP a benefactor of each member’s personal giving; and working on board recruitment with an eye towards diversity and members with additional resources to bring to the organization. Board materials to be developed through the strategic planning initiatives that refines the pitch and presentation of NALIP’s work, purpose, and need.

Matias, Zaldivar, Ledesma Galan, and Neyda Martinez (as non-board member) to join Carter in strategic planning committee. Staff requested to email current NALIP 2009-11 strategic plan.

7. Conference 2010 report by Marin and Galan. Big increase in registration and gala dinner numbers in the past 3 weeks. Master classes to be included in 12th conference, per Barquet suggestion.

8. 9:35 pm – Executive Session. Bernardo Ruiz elected SECETARY for 2010.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM
Minutes submitted by Kathryn Galan, Executive Director and Elaine Romero, Secretary