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April 01st, 2022

4/1/2022

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​MINUTES FROM JOMO PRIDE 3/20/22
Pepsi did show to meeting to discuss options for sponsorship
 
 
JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Mar 20th, 2022 @ 6pm
Submitted by Secretary Stephanie Marsh

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – Johnny, Loni, Steph, Lydia, Ron, Preston, Ashley, Kim
Others in attendance – Remi

Approval of Board Minutes Feb 27th – No objections
Approval of Board Agenda Mar 20th – No Objections
Due to people needing to leave early Ron motions to move all votes to beginning of meeting – no objections.

Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair – No reports
Co-Chair -  No reports
Treasurer – Not in attendance
Secretary – No report
Sponsorship – Johnny is receiving more about sponsorships for JOMO PRIDE.
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -  New rule, pertaining to entertainers:  final discussions and say is by the board and not the entertainment committee.
Asst. Entertainment Director – Continuing  to look for contact Jomo Pride King and Queen signed to give copy to each party.
Volunteer – Looking for volunteers for April events.
Marketing -
At Large -

1. Guest - Pepsi Rep – Discussion – MEMBERS FROM PEPSI ARRIVED PRIOR TO MEETING BEGINNING. THEY DISCUSSED OPTIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP SUCH AS VOLUNTEERS AND PRODUCT.  BOARD WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH PEPSI TO DETERMINE BEST WAY TO UTILIZE SPONSORSHIP.  RON MOTIONS; LYDIA 2NDS – NO OBJECTIONS.

2. Unfinished Business
1.     Queer Revival –– REVIVAL REQUESTS MEETING TO DISCUSS DETAILS. DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE/MOVE TO NEXT MEETING
2.     2022 schedule -
0.     April 9th – Chaos – DATE CONFIRMED WITH VENUE
0.     Motion - Use Josh Shackles fo Dj & Sound service - $250 – RON MOTIONS, STEPHANIE 2NDS – NO OBJECTIONS
1.     Performers -
2.     Vote sustained in Board Thread - Vote to proceed with performer lineup; Lasagna, Towers, Ace, Beverly, and Sean. 7 for, 2 against, 1 abstain. – MOVE FORWARD
3.     Silent auction items: donations  needed - solicit – STILL COLLECTING ITEMS.
1.     Bingo Discussion - MOTION - cancel/postpone Drag Bingo and plan for a Pride Drag Night Fundraiser. RON IS CONTACT STATE IN REGARDS TO LICENSING FOR BINGO.  RON MOTIONS TO CANCEL THE BINGO AND REPLACE WITH DRAG SHOW IF STATES CONFIRMS WE CAN NOT GET A LICENSE.  JOHNNY 2NDS – NO OBJECTIONS.
       May -
0.     Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser - May Friday the 13th –PRESTON CONFIRMED LOCATION WITH BLACKTHORN
1.     Possible chili cook off – CONTACTING PARKS AND RECS FOR SPACE AT LANDRETH PARK TO HOST COOK OFF AND CORNHOLE TORNAMENT. BOARD NEEDS TO IRON OUT HOW COOKOFF WORKS. JOHNNY IS MAKING CONTACTS THIS WEEK.



1.     June
0.     Pride Pageant - Locker Room or alternate venue – PRESTON IS CONTACTING MSSU FOR THE USE OF BLACKBOX THEATRE.
0.     Possible Judges? (Double as entertainment) – POSSIBLE JUDGES SCRAPPY, SHAYNA, VERONICA.  
1.     Theme - Bring Back tha Funk - tribute to the 70's & 80's.
2.     Proposed Date Sun June 12th
3.     Need contestant flyer and normal event flyer. Contestant flyer; prize package, theme, application fee, titles in pageant, times, locations, categories.
1.     Drag Revue show - Board discussed moving to August – MOVED TO NEXT MEETING.
2.     July -
0.     Drag Bingo – MOVE TO NEXT MEETING TO DISCUSS NEW INFORMATION ON GAMBLING LICENSES.
0.     Blackthorn
1.     All ages - transmit video into front room for this event - get with Mel
3.     August – MOVED TO NEXT MEETING
0.     Final fundraiser - Pride Revue Show
4.     September -
0.     PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th NO ACTION, MOVE TO NEXT MEETING
1.     September 9th -
0.     Queer Revival – tbd – NEED TO SET DATE TO MEET WITH ORGANIZORS TO DISCUSS FURTHER DETAILS BEFORE COMMITMENT.
1.     Meet & Greet at Locker Room – STILL DISCUSSING, MOVE TO NEXT MEETING
2.     September 10th –NO ACTION, MOVE TO NEXT MEETING
0.     PrideFest Street Fair - Joplin Ave
1.     Meet & Greet with Crystal Methyd in between mainstage drag sections - per Queendom Talent
2.     Night time activities after street festival closes - Joplin Ave
3.     September 11th – NO ACTION, MOVE TO NEXT MEETING
0.     Drag Brunch - location tbd
1.     Pride In the Park - Landreth
2.     Finale Show - location tbd
5.     October - Monster Ball - October 29th – STILL NEED TO CONFIRM WITH BLACKTHORN.
1.     Lookout for headliners for 2023 -
2.     Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment - Ron to bring receipt to CVB  - TASK NOT COMPLETE, RON COMPLETING THIS WEEK.
3.     Preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to SOS including registered agent, change of address and annual filing. - IRS filings complete – TASK NOT COMPLETE, MOTION TO HOLD EXECUTIVE MEETING TO DISCUSS PERSONAL BOARD BUSINESS. RON MOTIONS, STEPHANIE 2NDS, NO OBJECTIONS.
4.     Marketing - review grant application for marketing specs - start working on PrideFest marketing material.
5.     Limo service & flag vendor for Pride - Discuss

3 . New Business
1.     Next Meeting date and time – APRIL 3, 2022 AT 6:30PM.
2.     Other issues discussions: 
0.     Food vendor reimbursement - get with Patrick (Old School Smoking $50)
3.     Floor Open
4.     Adjournment
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March 13th, 2022

3/13/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Mar 20th, 2022 @ 6pm
Submitted by Co-Chairs

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members -
Others in attendance -

Approval of Board Minutes Feb 27th
Approval of Board Agenda Mar 20th -

Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
Sponsorship -
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
At Large -

1. Guest - Pepsi Rep - Discussion

2. Unfinished Business
  1. Queer Revival -
  2. 2022 schedule -
    1. April 9th - Chaos
      1. Motion - Use Josh Shackles fo Dj & Sound service - $250
      2. Performers -
      3. Vote sustained in Board Thread - Vote to proceed with performer lineup; Lasagna, Towers, Ace, Beverly, and Sean. 7 for, 2 against, 1 abstain. 
      4. Silent auction items: donations  needed - solicit - all members
      5. Bingo Discussion - MOTION - cancel/postpone Drag Bingo and plan for a Pride Drag Night Fundraiser. 
    2. May -
      1. Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser - May Friday the 13th
      2. Possible chili cook off -

  1. June
    1. Pride Pageant - Locker Room or alternate venue
      1. Possible Judges? (Double as entertainment)
      2. Theme - Bring Back tha Funk - tribute to the 70's & 80's.
      3. Proposed Date Sun June 12th
      4. Need contestant flyer and normal event flyer. Contestant flyer; prize package, theme, application fee, titles in pageant, times, locations, categories.
    2. Drag Revue show - Board discussed moving to August
  2. July -
    1. Drag Bingo
      1. Blackthorn
      2. All ages - transmit video into front room for this event - get with Mel
  3. August -
    1. Final fundraiser - Pride Revue Show
  4. September -
    1. PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th
    2. September 9th -
      1. Queer Revival - tbd
      2. Meet & Greet at Locker Room
    3. September 10th -
      1. PrideFest Street Fair - Joplin Ave
      2. Meet & Greet with Crystal Methyd in between mainstage drag sections - per Queendom Talent
      3. Night time activities after street festival closes - Joplin Ave
    4. September 11th -
      1. Drag Brunch - location tbd
      2. Pride In the Park - Landreth
      3. Finale Show - location tbd
  5. October - Monster Ball - October 29th
  1. Lookout for headliners for 2023 -
  2. Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment - Ron to bring receipt to CVB
  3. Preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to SOS including registered agent, change of address and annual filing. - IRS filings complete
  4. Marketing - review grant application for marketing specs - start working on PrideFest marketing material.
  5. Limo service & flag vendor for Pride - Discuss

3 . New Business
  1. Next Meeting date and time -
  2. Other issues discussions:
    1. Food vendor reimbursement - get with Patrick (Old School Smoking $50)
  3. Floor Open
  4. Adjournment










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Feb 27th jomo pride meeting minutes

3/2/2022

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​JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Feb. 27th, 2022 @ 6pm
Submitted by Secretary: Stephanie Marsh

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – In person – Lydia, Preston, Johnny, Stephanie, Heather, Ron, Ashley, Loni; By Phone-Larry, Martha
Others in attendance – Remi

Approval of Board Minutes Jan 30th- Loni motions, no objections
Approval of Board Agenda Feb 7th – Loni motions, no objections

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair - Ron
Co-Chair – Loni. – Larry needs to make an appointment with Bank to add Preston and Martha to bank account.  Martha needs to get IRS report completed.
Treasurer – Total Balance = 4,288.21
Secretary – no reports
Sponsorship –
Vendor – 7 to 8 vendors confirmed for PRIDE, 1 food vendor. Still need more vendors.
Entertainment Director – Misty Meanor has a check from last year, they never cashed, would like new check issues or payment sent through direct cash app. Board approves.
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -  communicating with venues for future events.
At Large -

Guest Speakers – no guest speakers

2. Unfinished Business
1.     Queer Revival -  Total costs for Revival estimated. Board would help promote event but Queer Revival organizers would take care of event.  Board may have to cover some costs.
2.      Valentine's Show recap – Show fundraiser success, making $1016 profit from tips, entry fee, raffle, and silent auction. There was confusion using wristbands, but overall want to continue using wristbands for entry into JOMO PRIDE fundraisers.  Discussed the need for more marketing after events to show community what they are supporting.
 
 
3.     2022 schedule -
1.      March - Sensory friendly show – Loni motions to cancel March event due nothing set and no location or date confirmed. Too close to promote event in timely manner.  No objections.
2.     April –
1.     Solidify date – Preston in contact with Choas for possible dates available in April for Bingo. 2
2.     Performers – Asking local Drag performers to host and/or perform.  Lydia is contacting Misty Meanor and Shayna Towers.
3.      Order bingo cards, daubers – confirmed that Larry is to order cards and daubers
3.     May -
1.      Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser – still looking to confirm location and date. Moved to next meeting
2.      Possible chili cook off – emailing Lori Haun with Downtown Alliance about teaming up with Empire Market to host Chili Cookoff in May. We would use their facility.  Moved to next meeting.



1.     June
1.     Pride Pageant - Wilders or Locker Room –
1.     Issues resolved -- Wilders is no longer available for any events.  Still looking at Locker Room, but looking for back up in case LR is not open at that time.  Calling other event center venues for opportunities. Moved to next meeting.
2.      Possible Judges; Devion Mornett – still discussing potential judges for event
3.     Theme: Bringing Back tha Funk - tribute to the 70's & 80's. -- confirmed
4.      Proposed Date Sun June 12th – may have conflict with Pittsburg PRIDE Events.  In communication with Pitt PRIDE organizers.
2.      Drag Revue show – discussing moving to August. date and location to be determined. Moved to Next meeting.
2.     July -
1.      Drag Bingo – no date confirmed, entertainment director contact Mel with Blackthorn. – moved to next meeting
 
        August -
2.     Final fundraiser -- discussing moving to August. date and location to be determined. Moved to Next meeting.
 
3.      September – CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS
1.      PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th – continued discussions; moved to next meeting
2.     September 9th -
1.     Queer Revival location tbd – Moved to next meeting
2.     Meet & Greet at Locker Room – move to next meeting, due to no set opening date for Locker Room.
3.      September 10th – moved to next meeting
1.     PrideFest Street Fair - Joplin Ave
2.      Meet & Greet with Crystal Methyd in between mainstage drag sections - per Queendom Talent – confirmed. Still discussing details for meet and greet, time frames of meet and greets and expectations for participates.
3.     Night time activities after street festival closes - Joplin Ave
4.      September 11th – moved to next meeting
1.     Drag Brunch - location tbd
2.     Pride In the Park - Landreth
3.     Finale Show - location tbd
4.      October - Monster Ball - October 29th  -- entertainment to contact Blackthorn to confirm date.
1.     Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes - Music/drag headliners and guest Speakers.  – continued discussions and suggestions for entertainers/headliners.
2.     Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment - Ron to bring receipt to CVB
3.      Preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to SOS including registered agent, change of address and annual filing. - IRS filings complete – Larry to make appointment following week with bank to get Martha and Preston added to bank account. 
4.     Marketing - review grant application for marketing specs - start working on PrideFest marketing material.
5.     All Board members are to share and promote our fundraisers and events on their personal page, for every event. – Done, board agrees.
6.     MOTION - $100 ad to run on PrideFest event page over the next 60days. Ron motions, Stephanie asks for analytics on paying facebook for ads to see benefits, she is added to JOMO Pride Facebook Page as admin to look at numbers. No objections.
 

3 . New Business
1.      Next Meeting date and time -  March 13th confrmed
2.     Other issues discussions:
1.     Food vendor reimbursement for overpayment - reimburse $50 - get with Patrick.
2.     Vendor Dir - make sure you are only reaching out to vendors. Not sponsors who have sponsored in the past or prospective sponsors. Also let Preston engage with owners of Chaos.
3.     Floor Open  - - Stephanie asked Marketing about partnering with storage facility to hold all JOMO Pride decorations or event items. Marketing to give update at next meeting.
4.     Adjournment










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February 24th, 2022

2/24/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Feb. 27th, 2022 @ 6pm
Submitted by Co-Chairs

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members -
Others in attendance -

Approval of Board Minutes Jan 30th-
Approval of Board Agenda Feb 7th -

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
Sponsorship -
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
At Large -

Guest Speakers -

2. Unfinished Business
  1. Queer Revival -

  2. Valentine's Show recap - Discuss

  3. 2022 schedule -
    1. March - Sensory friendly show - Discuss
    2. April -
      1. Solidify date -
      2. Drag Bingo - Locker Room, Wilders, Chaos.
      3. Performers -
      4. Order bingo cards, daubers
      5. Silent auction item donations & bingo prizes needed - solicit
    3. May -
      1. Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser - locations & date
      2. Possible chili cook off

  1. June
    1. Pride Pageant - Wilders or Locker Room
      1. Issues resolved?
      2. Possible Judges; Devion Mornett, and who?
      3. Theme: Bringing Back tha Funk - tribute to the 70's & 80's.
      4. Proposed Date Sun June 12th
    2. Drag Revue show - same day? Or following weekend? - location
  2. July -
    1. Drag Bingo
      1. Blackthorn
      2. All ages - transmit video into front room for this event - get with Mel
  3. August -
    1. Final fundraiser

  4. September -
    1. PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th
    2. September 9th -
      1. Queer Revival location tbd
      2. Meet & Greet at Locker Room
    3. September 10th -
      1. PrideFest Street Fair - Joplin Ave
      2. Meet & Greet with Crystal Methyd in between mainstage drag sections - per Queendom Talent
      3. Night time activities after street festival closes - Joplin Ave
    4. September 11th -
      1. Drag Brunch - location tbd
      2. Pride In the Park - Landreth
      3. Finale Show - location tbd
  5. October - Monster Ball - October 29th
  1. Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes - Music/drag headliners and guest Speakers.
  2. Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment - Ron to bring receipt to CVB
  3. Preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to SOS including registered agent, change of address and annual filing. - IRS filings complete
  4. Marketing - review grant application for marketing specs - start working on PrideFest marketing material.
  5. All Board members are to share and promote our fundraisers and events on their personal page, for every event.
  6. MOTION - $100 ad to run on PrideFest event page over the next 60days.


3 . New Business
  1. Next Meeting date and time -
  2. Other issues discussions:
    1. Food vendor reimbursement for overpayment - reimburse $50 - get with Patrick.
    2. Vendor Dir - make sure you are only reaching out to vendors. Not sponsors who have sponsored in the past or prospective sponsors. Also let Preston engage with owners of Chaos.
  3. Floor Open
  4. Adjournment










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February 23rd, 2022

2/23/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
  1. 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, Johnny, Loni
Others in attendance - Remi, Tania
​

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

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Jan 20th JOMO PRide meeting minutes

2/23/2022

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​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


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January 29th, 2022

1/29/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Jan 30th, 2021 @ 6pm
Submitted by Co-Chairs

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members -
Others in attendance -

Approval of Board Minutes Jan 16th -
Approval of Board Agenda Jan 30th -

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
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 - Vote to approve
Website work invoice: $510 - Patrick Haase
2022 schedule -
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
MOTION - additional $50 ad boost to run until day before event
Volunteers -
Silent Auction (2) - with card reader/bank box/bank
Door (2)
General volunteer (2)
Entertainment Directors to coordinate show. - no walkies
Will need members to pick up everything needed from Ron & John before the 8th
Release flyer
March - Sensory friendly show
Joplin Avenue Coffee - Autumn said she can do any date needed right now
April -
Drag Bingo - discuss location
May -
Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser
Possible chili cook-off
June
Pride Pageant - Wilders or Locker Room
Discuss issues with Wilders
Possible Judge Devion mornett
Need theme solidified by Titleholders ASAP.
Proposed Date Sun June 12th
Drag Revue show - Locker Room
July -
Drag Bingo
Blackthorn
All ages - transmit video into front room for this event
August -
Final fundraiser
September -
PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th
October - Monster Ball -
Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes
Receipt for $450 GAYLY Payment - Reimbursement
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 -
Entertainment Committee - issues discussion
Keep all discussions, planning, votes, decisions in committee chat with all members present
Interactions between entertainers, Titleholders, entertainment directors and committee members should remain civil
Pageant - theme needs to be solidified by Titleholders ASAP


Floor Open
Adjournment











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January 11, 2022 Minutes

1/24/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Minutes
Sun Jan 11, 2022
Virtual – Google Meeting
Submitted by Secretary Stephanie Marsh 

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members - Martha, Johnny, Ashley, Ron, Lydia, Preston, Kim, Stephanie (8/9 constitutes quorum)
Others in attendance –

Approval of Board Minutes Dec 19th - 
Approval of Board Agenda Jan 16th - 

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair - 
Co-Chair - 
Treasurer - 
Secretary - 
Sponsorship – Sponsors can begin to submit 
Vendor – Vendors can begin to apply for PRIDE
Entertainment Director – working on entertainer policy, set to present at next meeting Jan 30.  
Asst. Entertainment Director - 
Volunteer - 
Marketing - 
At Large - Vacant

2. Unfinished Business 
A.    Queer Revival – 
                   1. Tentative costs $5,000.00, still in discussions and research 
   2. Rolled to next meeting 

B.    Open Board Positions - positions still available
 .    At Large 
Heather Marsh nominates herself, She will be present at next meeting to confirm position

C.New Years Eve Bash – 
1. Funds raised— $100 in the red after event  
        2. Further discussion – Board discusses  future options for NYE Bash to become more profitable.
        3. Due to NYE outcome, Ron motions to cancel Joplin’s Got Talent for the reminder of year. Loni 2nd’s motion, all in favor. 

 
D. Committees – Assistance needed with sponsorship committee/donations.
    1. Ron and Johnny will make a list of businesses to contact with the help of Loni.  Members of the board will help contact business once list is complete. 

a.    Entertainment Committee 
1.Entertainment committee working on draft entertainment policy. policy purpose is to make clear agreement between JOME PRIDE and entertainer. 

i.    Gather possible event dates 
ii.    Pageant - theme needs to be decided by titleholders
            Motion by Preston to set deadline for titleholders to present theme to board. Johnny 2nd’s motion; Motion passes unanimous.  

2022 schedule -  

Feb  fundraiser
Feb 12th - Blackthorn Valentine's Show-
                   1.Performer list - Tania Carrington, Vincent Van Ross, Remi Storm, Missie Maxim, Enertia, Maxine Knopf - discuss fees
    A. 2 Performers dropped, discussed other options.

MOTION - $50-$75 fb ad to run until day before event
MOTION BY RON: UNANIMOUS BY BOARD 
1.    Volunteers -
1.    Silent Auction (2) - with card reader/bank box/bank
2.    Door (2)
3.    General volunteer (2)
2.    Silent Auction items needed - please help solicit
3.    Will need members to pick up everything needed from Ron & John before the 8th
4.    Solicitation document needs updated in drive. 
5.    Release flyer
D.March - Joplin's Got Talent Round 1 – Discuss canceling entire event. 
a.    RON MOTIONS:  UNANIMOUS VOTE
iii.    Joplin Avenue Coffee - Autumn said she can do any date needed right now
iv.     BOARD WILL REACH OUT TO JOPLIN AVENUE COFFEE TO CHANGE DATES FOR ANOTHER FUNDRAISER DUE TO BOARD VOTING TO CANCEL JOPLIN’S GOT TALENT FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR.
v.    Drag Bingo - Locker Room—LOCKER ROOM STILL DOES NOT HAVE A FINAL OPENING DATE.  DATE FOR APRIL DRAG BINGO NOT SET. LOOKING AT OTHER OPTIONS. 

vi.    Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser Show - 
b.    May - 
 .    Joplin's Got Talent Round 2 – CANCELED. DISCUSSING OTHER FUNDRAISING OPTIONS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
1.    Whisky Dick's 
2.    Contact Jake for Dates 
i.    Possible chili cook-off – ROLLED OVER TO NEXT MEETING
c.    June 
 .    Blackthorn - Joplin's Got Talent Round – CANCELED. 
i.    Pride Pageant - wilders 
1.    Discuss issues with Wilders - Entertainment Directors please double check with Marsha. DISCUSSING OTHER OPTIONS DUE TO EQUIPMENT NEEDED AT WILDERS LOCATION. 
2.    Possible Judge Devion mornett. LOOKING FOR OTHER POTENTIAL JUDGES FOR PRIDE PAGEANT.
ii.    Drag Revue show - Locker Room. DATE NOT FINALIZED DUE TO UNKNOWN OPENING DATE OF LOCATION. 
d.    July - 
 .    Drag Bingo 
1.    Blackthorn 
2.    All ages - transmit video into front room for this event – DISCUSSING VIDEO OPTIONS FOR VIDEO IN FRONT ROOM. ALSO DISCUSSING OTHER LOCATIONS BUILT FOR LARGE CROWDS. 
e.    August -
 .    Joplin's Got Talent Finale – CANCELED. DISCUSSING OTHER FUNDRAISING OPTIONS FOR AUGUST. 
1.    Wilders possibly with food truck
2.    Date - Wilders open in August
f.    September - 
 .    PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th 
g.    October - Monster Ball – Discuss. NO VOTE TAKEN, BOARD AGREES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANNING A MONSTER BALL. 

C.    Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes 
D.    Letter to IRS & bank is finished - preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to IRS and 2020 and 2021 990 

3 . New Business
A.    Next Meeting date and time – JANUARY 30TH, IN PERSON OR VITUAL, WILL BE DETERMINED 24 HOURS BEFORE MEETING. 
B.    Board storage unit - possible sponsorship exchange – ROLL OVER TO NEXT MEETING 
C.    Website - Sponsor/Vendor applications are live. Please share. 
a.    Sponsorship Director to log sponsorships as they come in, in spreadsheet. Contact applicants as they come in to greet them and ask for them to send you the logo or artwork they’d like us to promote them with.
b.    Vendor Director to log vendors as they come in, in spreadsheet.- contact food trucks to apply. 
c.    Adjournment
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January 15th, 2022

1/15/2022

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JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Annual Board Meeting Agenda
Sun Jan 16th, 2022 @ 6pm
Submitted by Co-Chairs

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members -
Others in attendance -

Approval of Board Minutes Dec 19th -
Approval of Board Agenda Jan 16th -

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair -
Co-Chair -
Treasurer -
Secretary -
Sponsorship -
Vendor -
Entertainment Director -
Asst. Entertainment Director -
Volunteer -
Marketing -
At Large - Vacant

2. Unfinished Business
  1. Queer Revival -

  2. Open Board Positions - positions still available
    1. At Large
  3. New Years Eve Bash -
    1. Funds raised
    2. Further discussion
  4. Committees -
    1. Assistance needed with sponsorship committee/donations
    2. Entertainment Committee
      1. Gather possible event dates
      2. Pageant - theme needs to be decided by titleholders
  5. 2022 schedule -
    1. Feb fundraiser
      1. Feb 12th - Blackthorn Valentine's Show-
        1. Performer list - Tania Carrington, Vincent Van Ross, Remi Storm, Missie Maxim, Enertia, Maxine Knopf - discuss fees
        2. MOTION - $50-$75 fb ad to run until day before event
        3. Volunteers -
          1. Silent Auction (2) - with card reader/bank box/bank
          2. Door (2)
          3. General volunteer (2)
        4. Silent Auction items needed - please help solicit
        5. Will need members to pick up everything needed from Ron & John before the 8th
        6. Solicitation document needs updated in drive.
        7. Release flyer
    2. March - Joplin's Got Talent Round 1 - Discuss
      1. Joplin Avenue Coffee - Autumn said she can do any date needed right now
    3. April -
      1. Drag Bingo - Locker Room
      2. Carrington Pride Takeover Fundraiser Show -
    4. May -
      1. Joplin's Got Talent Round 2
        1. Whisky Dick's
        2. Contact Jake for Dates
      2. Possible chili cook-off
    5. June
      1. Blackthorn - Joplin's Got Talent Round
      2. Pride Pageant - wilders
        1. Discuss issues with Wilders - Entertainment Directors please double check with Marsha.
        2. Possible Judge Devion mornett
      3. Drag Revue show - Locker Room
    6. July -
      1. Drag Bingo
        1. Blackthorn
        2. All ages - transmit video into front room for this event
    7. August -
      1. Joplin's Got Talent Finale
        1. Wilders possibly with food truck
        2. Date - Wilders open in August
    8. September -
      1. PRIDEfest Sept 9th - 11th
    9. October - Monster Ball - Discuss
  6. Lookout for headliners for 2023 - for grant purposes
  7. Letter to IRS & bank is finished - preston, Loni, Martha, Larry to bank. Larry & Martha file updates to IRS and 2020 and 2021 990

3 . New Business
  1. Next Meeting date and time -
  2. Board storage unit - possible sponsorship exchange
  3. Adjournment










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December 28th, 2021

12/28/2021

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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










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