JOMO Pride Inc Meeting Agenda Feb 22nd @ 6:30pm
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Sign-in & Speaking Requests:
Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum Board Members -
Other Members -
Others in attendance -
Approval of Board Minutes - Jan 18th & Feb 8th - Approval of Board Agenda - Feb 22nd -
Guest Speaker -
1. Reports of Officers
Co-Chair - Met w/ City/police/fire with Johnny & Tj for closure permit for parade & street fest, met w/ Sheba & Naomi to go get into docs, Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
Sponsorship -
Vendor -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
Entertainment -
Asst. Ent -
Media-
Committee Director -
2. Unfinished Business
A. Hearts Desire Fundraiser Recap
B. JOMOEQ
a. bank account & secondary treasurer needed
b. $100 approved by board to JOMOEQ Committee account once set up.
c. Next meeting/activity date -
d. Joint outreach - Third Thursday
i. Need people to commit to attend - will see what days/months jomoeq is available C. Media/Marketing -
a. review Grant specs docs for 2023
b. Make contact with/start grant advert specs BOOM(murphy@boom.lgbt) & GAYLY (rdorner@cox.net)
i. Boom - Date - June 1st - August 30th, online - Cost - $500 - Ad size/specs - premium ad(300x300) - Click goes to Premium Page/custom URL.
ii. Gayly - Ad to run in June - August print publications, Cost - $300 x 3 = $900 - Ad sizes/specs - Business cube, 2.9375”x2.2813”
iii. ***GAYLY regularly provides an exchange for added marketing and
upgraded ads in exchange for a JOMO Pridefest sponsorship, helping to maximize our reach. Although we submit for a business cube, GAYLY
regularly bumps the size in each issue.
c. Post/graphic announcing open enrollment for Sponsorship/parade/vendors
d. Event page cover graphic for Pridefest & Parade needs made
i. Reminder: too many words on event covers will not let them circulate
ii. $100 60day social ad needed after complete
e. Ensure all Pride events are updated and put on VisitJoplinMO website
f. Graphic/ad needed for JOMO Pride for USofA Regional prelim - Check with Scarlett on date needed
D. Website Rollover
a. Issue with access under our email to Weebly - no access to update info/blog pages - Patrick unable to find issues and recommends to start site move now. - Patrick said he will update minutes/agenda and immediate needs on current site platform in meantime
b. Site needs discussed -

F. G. H.
I.
J. 3 . New A.
B. C. D.
E.
i. Compile list of different web platforms including total pricing and all website needs -
1. Ideas discussed: Wix, Shopify, GoDaddy, WordPress, Square space etc.
2. Site to be frequently updated by Media/Marketing for all pages - jomo pride needs access
to build/add info/pics/design - Yearly maintenance may be needed by Patrick
3. Site to look and function better than Weebly - easy access and updating
Fundraiser Outlook 2023 -
i. April 21st - Blackthorn
1. Decide on theme or just general fundraiser show
2. Performer ideas -
3. If we want this an all ages show we should think about making another fundraiser a 21+
show - Ron
ii. May - solidify
iii. June -
iv. July -
v. August -
vi. Other Fundraising ideas - Sip N Paint with Wandering Canvass, Speed Dating, Comedy/Zumba
Class, Pickle Ball Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Comedy Show,Yard sales, Turnabout show, Fashion Show, Bowling night, Joplin Improv Group joint fundraiser or fundraiser with C2C? Pride night at a restaurant and give % of sales to Pride?, Splash Bash at local pool?
b. Other fundraising ideas still on table - Show Sponsors for individual shows, Monthly Sponsors, Website Sponsors (on hold for now with site switch)
JB's Coupon code discussion
a. Zac/JBs preliminarily approved coupon code where 20% of proceeds are donated to pride.
Treasurer -
a. Bank statements to doc
Queendom Talent/Utica contract dropped - a. Discuss replacements
i. Tina Burner - 3500+flight/transport/lodgig
ii. Kennedy Davenport - 4500+flight/transport/lodging
iii. Robyn Fierce season 15- 4400+flight/transport/lodging
iv. Maddy Morphosis - 5k+lodging
v. Daya Betty - 4,500+flight/transport/lodging
vi. Irene the Aliene season 15 - 3500(including flight) + transport/lodging
Storage unit needed - possible sponsorship swap, unit close to downtown needed
a. S.Joplin Christian Church may be selling property, Ashley to reach out to try and work out a deal for metal
chairs.
Meeting with city/Parade/Road Closures
Business
Next Meeting dates - Speaker Requests - Floor Open to Board Adjournment

JOMO Pride Inc Meeting Minutes Feb 8th @ 6:30pm
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub Submitted by Ron
Sign-in & Speaking Requests: no speaker requests
Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members - Ron, Kein, Lydia, John, Stephanie, Ashley
Other Members - N/A
Others in attendance - Sheba, Naomi, Leigh, Chalea, Linnea, Tabitha, Patricia, Sarah, Regina, Chloe, Michael, Brett
Approval of Board Minutes - Jan 18th - approval moved to next meeting Approval of Board Agenda - Feb 8th - approved - no objections
1. Reports of Officers
Co-Chair - Parade & Street festival road closures submitted.
Co-Chair - not present
Treasurer - Balance 6,812 - IRS 990 filed
Secretary - n/a
Sponsorship - n/a
Vendor - not present
Volunteer - recruiting volunteers for FEB 11th
Marketing - not present
Entertainment - everything ready for fundraiser, Ambrosia Hearts already replaced with Sina Kakes due to family emergency Asst. Ent - no updates
Media- media contact list almost complete, flyers sent to local media outlets for event
Committee Director - working on attending jomoeq meetings, outreach events on horizon
Leigh Baker - Access Family Care - updates - Access can do Prep/HRT as part of Primary Care. 2. Unfinished Business
A.
B.
C.
Open Board positions
a. Secretary - open -
i. Rollover nomination from previous meeting - Sheba Lewis
1. Is aware of duties and responsibilities and accepts nominations - no other nominations
present - Sheba approved as Interim Secretary with no objections b. Sponsorship - open -
i. Rollover nomination from previous meeting - Naomi Stephens Lewis
1. Aware of duties and responsibilities and accepts nomination - no other nominations present
- Naomi approved as Interim Sponsorship Director with no objections
c. Ron to get with Naomi & Sheba to give access and run through email/Google docs and give sponsorship docs.
Hearts Desire Fundraiser - Feb 11
a. Setup 12-5, Doors @6, show @7:30 b. Volunteers -
i. PayPal readers - loni & lydia, Lydia to bring bank
ii. Johnny, Lisa Front door, Steph 6-7 (also to host on Mic & take pictures for social media)
iii. Ashley float
iv. Chalea on hand for photo booth - will help ensure cleanup after event
v. Valentine's table - jomoeq if available
vi. Steph to do giveaway drawing on FB page
vii. Lydia to grab candy 30-40$ - no objections from board
viii. all members encouraged to share event page & flyer
JOMOEQ
a. bank account & secondary treasurer needed
b. MOTION - Donate $100 from Feb 11th fundraiser to JOMOEQ Committee account to assist with activities and
meetings - no objections - to donate once account is ready
c. Next meeting/activity date - Last Thursday of Month Feb 21st - Black History
d. Table during pride & fundraisers offered for JOMOEQ
e. Joint outreach - Third Thursday

i. Need people to commit to attend - will see what days/months jomoeq is available
ii. Chalea offers video/media contest during 3rd Thursday
D. Media/Marketing -
a. Marketing-
i. review Grant specs docs for 2023
ii. Make contact with/start grant advert specs BOOM & GAYLY
b. Post/graphic announcing open enrollment for Sponsorship/parade/vendors
c. Event page cover graphic for Pridefest & Parade needs made
i. Reminder: too many words on event covers will not let them circulate
d. Ensure all Pride events are updated and put on VisitJoplinMO website
e. Media notes- replying to messages on social media, frequent posts (pridefest info/event pages, fundraiser info
event pages, sponsorships, national LGBTQ days, jomoeq meetings, pride meetings, local LGBTQ events of
interest etc)
E. Website Rollover
a. Issue with access under our email to Weebly - no access to update info/blog pages - Patrick unable to find issues and recommends to start site move now. - Patrick said he will update minutes/agenda and immediate needs on current site platform in meantime
b. Site needs discussed -
i. Compile list of different web platforms including total pricing and all website needs - revisit at next
meeting
1. Ideas discussed: Wix, Shopify, GoDaddy, WordPress, Square space etc.
2. Site to be frequently updated by Media/Marketing for all pages - jomo pride needs access
to build/add info/pics/design - Yearly maintenance may be needed by Patrick
3. Site to look and function better than Weebly - easy access and updating
F. Fundraiser Outlook 2023 -
i. Motion by Ron with no objections to hold fundraiser in April - approved - will finalize through Board
chat with no objections
1. April 22nd should be excluded due to Pride Prom by QSpace in Pittsburg, KS.
ii. May/June/July/August - move to next agenda
iii. Stephan to reach out to Mel to solidify October MonsterBall date.
iv. Other Fundraising ideas - Sip N Paint with Wandering Canvass, Speed Dating, Comedy/Zumba
Class, Pickle Ball Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Comedy Show,Yard sales, Turnabout show, Fashion Show, Bowling night, Joplin Improv Group joint fundraiser or fundraiser with C2C? Pride night at a restaurant and give % of sales to Pride?, Splash Bash at local pool?
b. Other fundraising ideas still on table - Show Sponsors for individual shows, Monthly Sponsors, Website Sponsors (on hold for now with site switch)
G. JB's Coupon code discussion
a. Ask JB's/Zac if coupon code can be for (Length of time) and 20% of proceeds go to Pride - reassess at next
meeting
b. Check with Scarlett about Regional Prelim and graphic needed for their event at JBs March 11th
H. Treasurer -
a. Bank statements to doc
b. State use tax exempt ap
c. File 990 irs
d. Ein # needed for thea Austin doc - scanned back
e. Secondary checking account for JOMOEQ
f. $75 sponsorship payment to Scarlett for USofA preliminary
I. Queendom Talent - Utica contract discussion
a. Booking agent has been unresponsive after 6 emails have been sent regarding Uticas contract
i. No objections to give them 72 hours to respond and let us know something or search elsewhere for RPDR headliner
1. Board to look at other options - list generated so far includes Tina Burner, Kennedy Davenport, Robyn Fierce, Maddy Morphosis, Days Betty, Irene the Aliene
J. Storage unit needed - possible sponsorship swap, unit close to downtown needed
a. S.Joplin Christian Church may be selling property, Ashley to reach out to try and work out a deal for metal
chairs.
K. MOTION by Ron - S100 Social Media Ad to run over next 60 days on Pridefest event page - no objections

a. Event cover must be complete before ad begins 3 . New Business
A. Next Meeting dates - Feb 22nd - Blackthorn 6:30pm - B. Speaker Requests -n/a
C. Floor Open to Board
D. Adjournment

JOMO Pride Inc Meeting AGENDA Feb 8th @ 6:30pm
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Sign-in & Speaking Requests
Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum Board Members -
Others in attendance -
Approval of Board Minutes - Jan 18th - Approval of Board Agenda - Feb 8th -
1. Reports of Officers Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer - Secretary - Sponsorship - Vendor -
Volunteer - Marketing - Entertainment - Asst. Ent -
Media-
Committee Director -
2. Unfinished Business
A. B.
Open Board positions
a. Sponsorship 2yr - open - b. Secretary 2yr - open
Hearts Desire Fundraiser - Feb 11
a. Setup 12-5, Doors @6, show @7 b. Volunteers -
i. Door 2
ii. Silent auction 2 (3 during checkout)
1. Make sure PayPal readers work
iii. Host -
iv. Show directors 2 - Stephens & Beetz
c. Items needed - decorations, Bank ($150 in $1, and $50 in 5's, bank box, bank bags, tip bucket, card readers,
bid sheets, table cloths, folding tables
d. Share and invite to event page the rest of the week - all members e. Ambrosia is unable to attend
JOMOEQ
a. bank account & treasurer
b. MOTION - Donate $100 from Feb 11th fundraiser to JOMOEQ Committee account to assist with activities and
meetings
c. Next meeting/activity date -
d. Table during pride offered for JOMOEQ
e. Joint outreach - Third Thursday?
f.
Media/Marketing -
a. Review Grant specs docs for 2023
b. Make contact with/start grant advert specs BOOM & GAYLY
c. Post/graphic announcing open enrollment for Sponsorship/parade/vendors
d. Compile 2022 Sponsor logos & info for business directory on website
e. Event page cover graphic for Pridefest & Parade
i. Reminder: too many words on event covers will not let them circulate f. Ensure all Pride events are updated and put on VisitJoplinMO website
C.
D.

E.
F.
G. H.
I. J. K.
3 . New A. B. C. D.
g. Media notes- replying to messages on social media, frequent posts (pridefest info/event pages, fundraiser info event pages, sponsorships, national LGBTQ days, jomoeq meetings, pride meetings, local LGBTQ events of interest etc)
Website Rollover
a. Issue with access under our email to Weebly
b. Discuss site move plan & options - Patrick to update minutes/agenda and any immediate updates needed on
current site during this cycle.
Fundraiser Outlook 2023 -
a. March - April - May - June - July - August
i. ii. iii.
April - May
Solidify April & May ASAP
fundraising ideas - Comedy/Zumba Class, Pickle Ball Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Comedy Show,Yard sales, etc Turnabout show - lineup ideas - Mel, Isaac, MO, Visitors Bureau, some board members etc Fashion Show, Bowling night, Joplin Improv Group joint fundraiser or fundraiser with C2C? Pride night at a restaurant and give % of sales to Pride?, Splash Bash at local pool?
b. Other fundraising ideas - Show Sponsors for individual shows, Monthly Sponsors, Website Sponsors JB's Coupon code - discuss
Treasurer -
a. Bank statements to doc
b. State use tax exempt ap
c. File 990 irs
d. Ein # needed for thea Austin doc - scanned back
e. Secondary checking account for JOMOEQ
Queendom Talent - Utica contract discussion
Storage unit needed
MOTION - S100 Social Media Ad to run over next 60 days on Pridefest event page
a. Event cover must be complete before ad begins Business
Next Meeting dates - Speaker Requests - Floor Open to Board Adjournment

​JOMO Pride Inc Meeting Agenda
Dec 4th @ 6:30pm
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Sign-in & Speaking Requests
Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members -
Others in attendance -
Approval of Board Minutes - Nov 20th
Approval of Board Agenda - Dec 4th
1. Reports of Officers
Co-Chair - meeting with jomoeq
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary - VAC
Sponsorship - VAC
Vendor -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
Entertainment -
Asst. Ent -

Media-
Committee Director -

2. Unfinished Business
A. Open Board positions
a. Sponsorship 2yr
b. Secretary 2yr
c. Treasurer interim held by Lydia 1yr (election Nov 2023)
B. JOMOEQ - Discuss & finalize
a. Bylaw amendment -
b. JOMOEQ goals
c. Treasurer needs
C. Membership lists maintained by Jan 1st
a. Gather all membership info into membership document
b. Membership from
i. Board
ii. JOMOEQ
iii. Sponsorship Committee
iv. Additional committee ideas;
1. Outreach (jomoeq has traditionally been education and community support)
2. Parade Committee?
3.

D. Application for road closures for Parade/street fest to be submitted to city first week of Jan - co-chairs
a. Fri September 8th -
b. Sat September 9th - 6am - 11pm
c. Sun Sept 10th - Landreth Park
E. Website Rollover
a. Rollover started to current site for 2023 - after rollover start work on site move so we can be fully
switched after this cycle.
b. Patrick confirmed updates to be finished by Jan 1st
c. Discuss another page addition for JOMOEQ/Committees
i. Info on meetings/membership/involvement/activities/contact info etc
d. Review updates
F. Fundraiser Outlook 2023 -
a. February (approve lineup)
i.

b. March - April - May - June - July - August
c. Turnabout show?
d. Other fundraiser ideas

3 . New Business
A. Next Meeting dates -
B. Speaker Requests -
C. Floor Open to Board
D. Adjournment

​JOMO Pride Inc Annual Meeting Agenda
Nov 20th @ 6:30pm
Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Sign-in & Speaking Requests
Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – Ashley, Loni, Preston, Tj, Ron, Lydia, Stephanie, Heather,
Kam
Others in attendance – Julie, Patricia, Heather McNew, Cloe Shellenbarger
Approval of Board Minutes - October 26 th - due to technology no minutes
available for Oct 26 th
Approval of Board Agenda - Nov 20th
1. Reports of Officers
Co-Chair - meeting with jomo eq with Loni and Ashley, to go over issues or
concerns to possibly join JOMO Pride as an outreach committee and become
members.
Co-Chair – no report
Treasurer - $10,458.78, deposit still needs to be made from Halloween.
Secretary – Officially resigns as Secretary effective end of meeting.
Sponsorship – no report
Vendor - vacant
Volunteer – Reports over 105 volunteer contacts is being compiled to add to
google drive. Ashley officially resigns at the end of meeting
Marketing – Preston resignation begins immediately following meeting – letter
sent to email
Entertainment – no report
Asst. Ent – JOMO PRIDE buys out contract for all PRIDE COURT for $100
each
Media- No report
At Large – Resigns from at large position
2. Unfinished Business
1. Pride Parade entry & sponsorship tier approval -- Loni motions to
approve set amounts below for 2023 JOMO PRIDE PARADE , Ron 2 nd ,
No objections ; no abstain votes
VOTE PASSES UNAMIOUSLY
1. 50 non profit, 100 for profit, 1,500 main parade sponsorship
2. Discuss sponsorship of Nikki Tension for MGMA

 After discussion Board denies any monetary sponsorship
but will volunteer time and social media to promote benefit
shows.

3. Bylaw Review & Approval -- Loni will make a few changes for
completion of approval.
-Change of duties for board positions
Added Membership section and responsibilities Article 4; Separated duties
of Media and Marketing Director, Removing At Large Position to switch
position to Committee Oversee
-Addition of rules for membership
1. Committee setup for membership by Jan 1st
1. JOMOeq Support & Education Committee, Outreach Committee,
Sponsorship Committee

2. Fundraiser Outlook 2023 – Discuss further at January Meeting
1. February (approve lineup The Hearts)- March - April - May - June -
July - August
2. Turnabout show
3. Website needs all due and live by Jan 1st. –Board co chairs request
administrative information from Web Provider. Board will discuss
further options for future web services before beginning of the 2023.
1. Add sponsors to business directory
2. Sponsorship update and graphic
3. Update pricing on buttons and applications
4. Add pride parade sponsorship and application
5. Membership tab - info about meetings and membership including
a membership application
6. Website turnover deadline Jan 1st
4. Board Elections -
1. Co-chair 2yr - Ron nominates himself, no objections
2. Secretary 2yr – remain vacant
3. Volunteer Director 2yr – Johnny nominates himself, no objections
4. Asst Entertainment Director 2yr – Kam nominates Lydia, no
objections
5. Sponsorship Director 2yr – remain vacant, Johnny will help until
filled

6. Media Director 2yr – Many board members nominate Stephanie,
no objections
7. Treasurer 1yr (reelect to finish term) currently Lydia is filling in
position – until we find a placement – Lydia will fill as interim
8. Vendor Director 1yr (reelect to finish term) Loni nominates Kelsey
Holton
9. Marketing Director 1yr (reelect to finish term) – Tj nominates
himself, no objections
10. Committee Director (formerly At-Large) 1yr – Ashley is nominated
by several board members, Ashley accepts position
 Media Director will post on social media open positions:
Treasurer, Secretary and Sponsorship

3 . New Business
1. Next Meeting dates – Dec 4 th @6:30pm Blackthorn
2. Speaker Requests – UsofA books of sponsorship, offering two full pages
for JOMO PRIDE $75. Loni motions, Ron 2 nd ; no objections, no abstains,
VOTE PASSES: TJ will create artwork;
3. Floor Open to Board
4. Adjournment