December 28th, 2021

JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Minutes
Sun Dec 19th, 2021 @ 6pm
In-person Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Submitted by Ron

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members - (8/9 constitutes quorum) Ron, Johnny, Ashley, Stephan, Loni, Preston (via phone: Larry, Johnny) Not in attendance: Martha
Others in attendance - Remi, Ivy, Stephanie, Johnathan

Approval of minute taker - Ron approved as note/minute taker by unanimous consent

Approve Board Minutes Nov 12th - Lydia objects to approval of minutes, Board unanimously tabled approval of minutes until after guest speaker from Queer Revival (Ivy)

SPEAKER – Ivy Schulte, Organizer of Queer Revival(And member of MixTapes Band) Details discussed about bringing a revival to JOMO 2022 Pride. Event includes speakers, bands, drag show and additional after party at separate location. Space needed for revival: looking into local Churches. General admission $30 to $100+ for VIP. Queer Revival deals with logistics. Follow up for further costs, location and logistics. No action taken.

Approval of Nov 12th minutes discussion - minutes amended removing names & opinions from Joplins Got Talent Section E subsection c point i, Ron motions for approval of amended minutes, approved no objections.

Loni motions for the approval of Stephanie Marsh as Secretary of JOMO Pride Inc, Stephanie accepts nomination, Board approved by unanimous consent.

Board unfinished Agenda items from Dec 12th to Dec 19th - unfinished business - rolled over items from previous meeting agenda

Joplin' Got Talent - proceeds with no objections - unanimous consent.

1. Reports of Officers and Committees (NO UPDATES)
Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
Sponsorship -
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
At Large - vacant

2. Unfinished Business

1. Queer Revival -
   
1. Roll to next agenda
   
2. Open Board Positions - positions still available
   
1. At Large
   
3. New Years Eve Bash -
   
1. Balloons, veggies tray, fruit tray, cheese bread, cracker & cheese tray, tablecloths - someone with card will need to go to the store and get a list of items needed before event.
   
2. Volunteers-
   
1. John, Ron, Loni, Lydia, Ashley, Larry, Ashley Benson says Lisa Brown will also volunteer, Preston to assist with stage/performer assistance.
   
3. Please share event page & invite friends
   
4. Countdown to midnight virtual graphic - 1 minute countdown video
   

1. Committees Discussion -
   
1. Entertainment
   
1. Committee discussions/decisions should happen in committee chat/formal meetings.
   
2. Questions still outstanding on when the new rules for the performers went into effect - new year, after the upcoming scheduled fundraisers, or after the 3 new titleholders are crowned?
   
3. Entertainment directors should communicate in a formal group/committee capacity with everyone present to avoid any future conflict.
   
4. Final decisions will remain with the board on all fundraisers and events
   
5. Mr Ms & MX should be put on committee going forward to bring ideas, events and possible performer names and forward for discussion/approval.
   
6. Passed board resolution from Dec 12th meeting - Tania to perform at Feb 12th Valentine's show
   

1. 2022 schedule - need to solidify any and all dates we can before next meeting.
   
1. New Years Eve
   
1. See above
   
2. Feb fundraisers
   
1. Feb 12th - Blackthorn Valentine's Show-
   
1. Preliminary Performer list - Tania Carrington, Vincent Van Ross, Remi Storm, Missie Maxim, Enertia, Maxine Knopf -
   
2. Lydia motions for approval of list with exception of Maxine Knopf, Larry seconds. Motion fails with 1 in favor (Lydia), 1 abstention (Larry) and 6 board members against (Ron, Johnny, Stephanie, Ashley, Stephan, Preston)
   
3. Ron motions for approval of list as is, Stephan seconds, motion carries 7 in favor (Ron, Stephan, Johnny, Larry, Stehanie, Preston, Ashley) one against (Lydia)
   
4. Ron motions for $50 ad for the fb event page for Feb 12th to run for 30days to start after our NYE event. Stephanie seconds, passes with no objections.
   

1. March - Joplin's Got Talent Round 1.
   
1. Joplin Avenue Coffee - Autumn said she can do any date needed right now
   
2. Date -
   
3. One flyer for the whole competition with all info for all rounds
   
2. April -
   
1. Drag Bingo - Locker Room
   
2. Carrington Pride Takeover Show -
   

1. May -
   
1. Joplin's Got Talent Round 2
   
1. Whisky Dick's
   
2. Date - Ron contacted Jake for possible dates.
   
2. Possible chili cook-off
   
2. June
   
1. Blackthorn - Joplin's Got Talent Round 3
   
2. Pride Pageant - wilders
   
3. Revue show - Locker Room
   
1. Possible judge was Devion Mornett
   
3. July -
   
1. Drag Bingo
   
1. Blackthorn
   
2. Date
   
3. All ages - transmit video into front room for this event
   
4. August -
   
1. Joplin's Got Talent Finale
   
1. Wilders possibly with food truck
   
2. Date - Wilders open in August
   

1. Reimbursements- n/a
   
2. Letter to IRS & bank is finished - ask loni to see if Martha can get to bank and loop herself into Larry, Preston & loni. File new address with irs and registered agent, File 2020 990, file 1,500 payment to Crystal Methyd to IRS, , rectify balance sheet, file appropriate updates with missouri SoS -
   
3. Marketing - wants to find us some mics that are wireless to allow those on mic to walk the venue.
   
1. Preston to look into different options and send to board - Stephanie says she might be able to secure some for NYE
   

3 . New Business

1. Next Meeting date and time - JAN 16th - Blackthorn - 6pm - NO OBJECTIONS
   
2. Board discussed finding a storage unit to store our Pride stuff - possibly discuss a sponsorship exchange and promotions for this service. Stephanie motions for the board to start researching different prices and locations around Joplin - approved no objections
   
3. Adjournment