SAAHJ
General Meeting
Minutes – Apr. 21, 2007
Tito’s
Restaurant
Members in attendance, per
sign-in sheet: Ernie Villarreal, Ariana Romero, Ernie Zuniga, Mary Anthony, Nora
Lopez, Elaine Rodriguez, Roxanne Reyes, Jennifer Herrera, Norma Lacy, Jacque Crouse, Kris
Rodriguez, Ed Tijerina, Danny Sanchez, Kay O’Donnell, Carol
Schliesinger.
Elaine
Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 10:29 a.m. Introductions by all
present followed.
Secretary
Report:
Carol
Schliesinger asked if there were any changes or corrections to the March
minutes. Mary Anthony said she had emailed Carol some changes. Carol said
she received and made the changes. Elaine made a motion to accept the
minutes as submitted. Nora Lopez seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer Report
Nora
Lopez reported the following account balances: Operating account: $5,814.64;
Foundation account: $76,570.53. Nora said the tax bill was one of the
biggest expenses. The Association paid its CPA $2,600. Ed Tijerina
explained that after the Association switched banks, several forms had to
be updated in a different program, which explains the large accounting
expense.
Old Business
2007 Scholarship Gala
Mary said
15 tables were sold; one table of individuals. The committee collected 30
silent auction items. Invitations have already been sent to the printer. Ernie
Zuniga, from KABB Fox station will serve as the MC. The committee has
secured a florist and photographer. Anyone interested in sponsorships
please contact Mary or Nora. The gala will be held on Thu. July 26 Members
can register to attend the event at a special rate of $45. Deadline is
April 30.
At-Large Broadcast Board Member Elections
Elaine
said Ed Leal resigned to the board position, since he took a position at
the Alameda Museum. Elaine added that at the
March meeting nominations were made to elect Ariana Romero. Mary made a
motion to accept the nomination by affirmation. Elaine seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
NWW
Nora
said the Association has been asked to sponsor the National Writers
Workshop again this year. The organizers will give the SAAHJ 6 complimentary
registrations and will allow the May general meeting to be held in
conjunction with the workshop. The distribution of the comp tickets has not
been determined yet. Elaine made a motion to sponsor this year’s
writers workshop. Mary seconded the motion. Motion passed.
New Business
Hispanic Media Awards
Carol said
Chris Day, organizer for the awards, asked the Association for sponsorship
and is also offering SAAHJ members a discounted rate of $850 for tables and
$85 for individual tickets. Elaine said the board would evaluate any
sponsorship proposal if it was sent in writing so a decision could be made
and communicated via email. The awards ceremony takes place on May 24 at
the Marriott Rivercenter.
Announcements
UTSA
fundraiser - Kris Rodriguez gave special thanks to Connie Murphy at WOAI TV
for all her help organizing the telethon that raised $90,000 and helped get
a $150,000 donation from Bill Greehey for Adrian Saucedo who needs a heart
transplant. Kris said the headlines throughout the country read “San Antonio residents raised
$500,000 to save a life” and it was very moving.
Hispanic
veterans - Kris mentioned
that the web site by UT Professor Maggie Rivas Rodriguez has stories of
Hispanic veterans online, including several of his relatives. He said other
members can visit the website to see if they too have relatives. Professor
Rivas also mentioned the Ken Burns documentary on PBS documentary. Ed Tijerina said that PBS will
be adding a section about Hispanics after all.
Museo Alameda - Kris also
mentioned the Museo opened its doors this weekend and attendance is free
during the weekend.
Armed
Forces Parade - the parade will be held downtown on May 19.
Joe
Sandoval - Ed said members of
the Association organized a second fundraiser for Joe Sandoval that raised over
$1,200. Kris Rodriguez said the bands were great. Elaine said the board
decided to give a $200 gift as gratuity for the donated barbeque. Ed thanked
everyone who came out to the event and volunteers. Kris asked how Joe is feeling.
Ed said he is doing a lot better; he is walking more, gaining his appetite
and attitude back.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
Next meeting: May 19 at the National Writers
Workshop
Respectfully
submitted,
Carol
Schliesinger
SAAHJ Secretary
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