Jan 20th JOMO PRide meeting minutes

​JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Jan 30th, 2021 @ 6pm
Submitted by Secretary Stephanie Marsh

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – Ron, Larry, Stephanie, Lydia, Kim, Ashley, Larry
Others in attendance -

Approval of Board Minutes Jan 16th – unanimously approved, no objections
Approval of Board Agenda Jan 30th -unanimously approved, no objections

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair – File -9-90 -2021 with IRS – Ron & Martha; January 2021 filed all documents needed except 9-90 form. Could result in a penalty if not corrected. Still need to file yearly and update the register agent.
Co-Chair -
Treasurer – Balance $4,325.08; Paypal $3,861.28
Secretary -
Sponsorship - $3900 in sponsorship.
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
At Large - Vacant

2. Unfinished Business
Queer Revival -
Continued discussion
Open Board Positions - positions still available
At Large nomination - Heather Marsh – ron motions, no objections
Website work invoice: $510 - Patrick Haase – Ron motions to approve invoice, no objections
2022 schedule – continued discussions
Feb fundraiser
Feb 12th - Blackthorn Valentine's Show-
Performer list - Tania Carrington, Vincent Van Ross, Remi Storm, Missie Maxim, Enertia, Maxine Knopf, Electrik Bill. Finalize for flyer – Enertia out, Maxine and Bill approved for show and flyer finalized. Discussed details on fundraiser.
MOTION - additional $50 ad boost to run until day before event – Ron motions, no objections

March - Sensory friendly show – No Date Set, contacting Joplin Avenue for
Joplin Avenue Coffee - Autumn said she can do any date needed right now


April – Drag Bingo - discuss location; discussion about using Choas space for free. Next step inviting owner of Choas to board meeting to discuss further; moved to next meeting

May - Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser; Possible chili cook-off – locations and dates still in discussions, moved to next meeting


June- Pride Pageant – June 12th tentative date; location to still be determined.
Possible Judge Devion mornett


Need theme solidified by Titleholders ASAP. – deadline set for theme to be presented to board.
Drag Revue show - Locker Room – still in discussions – moved to next meeting


July -Drag Bingo;Blackthorn – moved to next meeting
All ages - transmit video into front room for this event


August -Final fundraiser; moved to next meeting


September - PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th  -- more discussions needed for details of PRIDEfest


October - Monster Ball – Oct 29th date set @Blackthorn, need to confirm with Blackthorn.

Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes

• Discussed possibilities of MixTapes performing, board also discuss the need for additional music performers.

Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment – Reimbursement—Rion completed
Letter to IRS & bank is finished - 990 is filed - discuss. Preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to SOS including registered agent, change of address and annual filing.
Marketing - review grant application for marketing specs - start working on PrideFest ads.

3 . New Business
Next Meeting date and time – Feb 27th
Entertainment Committee - issues discussion – discussed, resolved, no action taken
Pageant - theme needs to be solidified by Titleholders ASAP


Floor Open
Adjournment