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NOBBTSC Membership Meeting Minutes 12-07-07

Meeting called to Order by President Steven Melancon at 8:04PM with
20 members present.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes are found in the Newsletter and on our
Website, www.neworleansbears.com or www.bearsofneworleans.
com. Motion was made to suspend the reading of the Minutes of the
11-02-07 meeting by Vic V., and 2nd by Danny Lacompte.

Treasurer’s Report: Report was presented by Treasurer George
Tresch. Report was accepted by Motion made by Vic V., and 2nd by
Bryan L.

Vice President’s Report: VP Danny Lacompte deferred is report until
later in the meeting when the Bear Buddy program is discussed.

Lieutenant’s Report: Report given by Bryan Lowrie. The November
meeting and nominations of Officers, the 3rd Friday Beer Bust, Bear’s
Night Out at Jack Dempsey’s, and the Bake Sale/Rummage Sale were
discussed.

Media Updates: Newsletter: In the absence of Editor, Tibby T., Pres.
Steven reminded everyone that articles for the Newsletter need to be
submitted by the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Website: Webmaster Eddie states he is doing the best he can with his
computer. More on this, later in the meeting.

New Business: Mardi Gras Balls: Pres. Steven has appointed
Treasurer George to head up the volunteer efforts for this years Mardi
Gras Balls. Most of the “security” slots are already spoken for…but a
few remain on a first come first serve basis.
The Balls are:
Krewe of Amon Ra: January 12th, 8PM at the English Turn Country
Club.
Krewe of Petronius: January 13th, 8PM at the Scottish Rite Temple,
Krewe of Mwindo: January 26th, 8PM at the Union Laborers Hall,
Krewe of Satyricon: January 27th, 8PM at the Sugar Mill,
Krewe of Armeinius: February 2nd, 8PM at the Alario Center,
Lords of Leather: February 3rd, 8PM at the Alario Center

Old Business: The changes to the Bylaws voted on at the last Meeting
are now in effect. Copies of the updated Bylaws are available to
anyone that wishes one.
Purchase of a computer for the Club: During this discussion, a Motion
was made by Wayne C. to purchase the new computer at the
discounted price of $1358.82. This Motion was amended by George
T. to increase the cost to $1784.99, in case the discount was not still
available. Amendment accepted by Wayne and amended Motion
passed by affirmative vote of all present.

Events/Activities: Bear’s Night Out: The December BNO is our
Christmas Party held this year Dec. 15th, at 7pm at Project Lazarus
House. Each person attending is encourages to bring a $20 gift…you
bring a gift, you receive a gift. This is when you should also plan to
bring your Bear Buddy gifts…for the residents of Lazarus House.
Danny stated he has the list of resident’s room numbers and their wish
lists. Please see him after the meeting to select your resident. Food
for this event is catered by US!
By Motion, made by Georg T. and 2nd by Vic V., it was decided to
NOT use Bywater BBQ for this event. So if you don’t like the
food…you should have brought something better J.

The January Bear’s Night Out would be January 12th, the same night
as the Krewe of Amon Ra’s Bal Masque XLIII, yes…this is the Ball for
King George (aka: George T, our Treasurer, double oy.) After much
discussion about this scheduling conflict, It was decided by Motion
made by Bryan L. that we postpone our BNO until Jan 19th. Since this
is the night of the parade for the Krewe De Vieux, we will meet at 5pm
and then go watch the parade after the food.

The next Meeting of NOBBTSC will be January 4th, at 8PM. The date
for the February meeting will be discussed at that time, since that night
is traditionally the Night of the Black Mask.

3rd Friday Beer Busts will be held December 21, 2007 and January 18,
2008 (no, there is NO ball scheduled that night.

Election of Officers for 2008:
Lieutenant: Jeff B. and Gilbert T.
Treasurer: George T.
Secretary: Kenneth G. Tibby T. decided to withdraw his name from
nomination due to employment constraints, therefore, ya’ stuck with
yours truly for another year J
Vice President: Bryan L.
President: Steven M.

Birthdays and Anniversaries were announced.

Member announcements: Tonight is NO/AIDS Taskforce’s Art
Against AIDS.
Bears, Bubbles & Beads: New Years Eve at the Sweet Olive B&B
from 4-7PM. This event repeats again on Lundi Gras, February 4th,
same location, same time.
The LSGRA (Gay Rodeo Assoc) are crowning their 2008 Royalty
tomorrow night (12-08) at Cowpokes at 7PM. The Last week of
October 2008, they will be hosting the National Convention of the GRA
here in New Orleans (save a horse, ride a cowboy).

Meeting adjourned 8:47pm by Motion of Vic V. (our now unofficial
Motion-maker) and 2nd by George T.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth Gue, Secretary NOBBTSC 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and now
2008. oy