JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Board Meeting Agenda
Thur. June 24th , 2021 @ 6pm
In-person Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Submitted by Co-Chairs: Ron & Loni

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – Ron, Ashley, Loni, Taryn, Hailey, Larry, Johnny (phone)
Others in attendance – Shayna, Preston, Natalie, Sadie, Ashley, Lydia

Approve Board Minutes June 10th – approved with no objections
Approve Board Agenda for June 24th – approved with no objections

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair – Agenda items
Co-Chair – Agenda items
Treasurer - $14,825.00
Secretary - None
Sponsorship – We are not accepting additional sponsorships- exact number and sponsor names will be shared at the next meeting
Volunteer – Ashley provided list of volunteers for pageant: Johnny, Larry, Hailey, Loni, Taryn, Ron, Ashley
Media - absent
Marketing – none
Vendor – position vacant
At-Large – position vacant

Guest Speaker(s) -  none

2. Unfinished Business
A. Pageant - June 26th


·       Setup time June 25th - 5:00pm before 10:00pm
·       Check to Marsha/Wilders $300 wrote - to deliver before pageant
·       Shayna - Queen crown, King Crown, Jewelry set, stage
·       Category certificates finished need to print and frame
·       Contestants check in from 12:30p-2:30p. Contestants checking in after 2:30pm will receive a point deduction. Contestants cannot check in after 3pm.
·       Doors open for seating at 3pm, Pageant starts at 4pm.
·       Judges solidified – Dunkin Dame, Misty Meanor, Mel
·       Solidify Special Entertainment – Ruby, Autumn, Shayna, Stephan, Betty, Misty

• Shayna Towers - $200 - approved
• Joplin Rising Star - Betty Gables - $75 - approved
• Dunkin Dame - $75 + tips
• Misty Meanor - $75 + tips
• Ruby Diamond - $75 + tips
• Stephan Storm - $75 + tips
• Autumn Holiday - $75 + tips if performing (if not then 100)
• Mr JOMO Pride - $100
• Miss JOMO Pride - $100
• 1st Alt King - $50
• 1st Alt Queen - $50
• Chase Carlisle Dj Services - $100
  • Motion to approve payment for the above – approved with no objections

·       Score sheets, judges books/packets - Shayna
·       Volunteers - 2 Door, 3 Silent Auction, 1 general volunteer, 1 stage/performer/ent. Dir. asst. (7)

• Volunteer List: Ron, Johnny, Taryn, Loni, Larry, Ashley, Hailey
• Pageant photographer: 150 paid – arrive at 3:30

·       Titleholders pictures - Athena Marketing - Cecil - message sent
·       Sashes were sent to wrong address in Springfield. They picked them up and resent them to Victoria – Shayna will get with Victoria
·       Share event page and invite friends like crazy, reach out to performers in area again.
·       Judges contract - discuss & vote Shayna has not yet mentioned contract to the judges- she would like to present the contract to them make copies of the contract
·       Betty gables is able to jump in, in case of something happens motion passes
·       Bank & $1 bills – Ron and Larry to withdraw $250 in 1’s for tip dollar exchange for guests
·       ADA section – following protocol

B. PrideFest Aug 28th - 29th (Rollover to next meeting) – Did not discuss during meeting


·       Logistics for Day 2 check in/setup/breakdown need to be worked out
·       Meeting with City for stage/logistics pending
·       Working on event insurance application (IMMEDIATE NEED - Provide to city and Joplin CVB - discuss with Probert outside sitting area for blackthorn where alcohol consumption is allowed)
·       Marketing/promotional materials needed: Mainstage banner (artwork provided by Bodegas in email), Jomo Pride March banner, hand fans, sandwich board itinerary/sponsor posters (2 of each), PrideFest flyer, event shirts
·       Update on food trucks - 2 food day 1, 1 sweet // 1 food day 2 1 sweet.
·       Green Room for headliners/Drag Dressing area - Mel said it was okay to use the back of Blackthorn, JACC said it is okay to also use the back room of JACC
·       On-street dressing trailer- Shayna - If electric needed we can get a generator
·       Add Mens Choir of the Ozarks in lineup and update event page

C. Drag fundraiser - July 24th - All Ages


·       Start time 6 or 7? - No objections to 7:00pm
·       Turnabout portion - Ron with JOMO Pride Board, Shonte with Chamber EDI, Isaac with Arvest Bank, Whitney with COJ
·       Stephan to help coordinate/discuss performers to reach out to (New titleholders as well) DJ Beefcake may also perform.
 

D. Grant submitted. Requesting $7,187 in grant funds, total 2022 budget 15,200. Grant Presentation to board in July.

E. Marketing -


·       PrideFest Flyer (to be approved by visitors bureau, provided to Probert insurance)
·       Event shirts (logo on front, sponsors on back) Custom Ink - start around end of July - run through mid-August, or start in mid-July run until 1st week of august then run again until last week of august?
·       Stage banner - Bodegas - have Clint resubmit logo
·       March/event banner w/sponsor logos
·       Promotional hand fans
·       Teespring merch revamp - pull Shayna’s photos of merch per her request - Marketing to sign in pull old event products as well.

F. Treasurer -


·       Loni: Cc to hotel, FMH paid, ad for pageant, ad for JOMO pride page, ad for PrideFest, cc to GAYLY, cc to outvoices, cc to boom(playing phone tag) , third Thursday Booth June and August paid, paid TJ for logos, paid for sashes, reimbursement paid to John and Ron,
·       call Missouri and get update from State Use Tax Exemption to see if it's been filed
·       Hire CPA – before the big payments go out
·       Carey to handover all Pride material
·       Larry to sign Carey off account Larry has done it and secure new checks.

G. National Anthem singer - John to confirm later

H. Open positions


·       Asst. Entertainment Director Lydia nominated and confirmed with no objections
·       Vendor Director Hailey motions to move to vendor and have Preston move to marketing director – motion approved no objections
·       At large member  - Vacant, board asked to consider others to fill position
·       Entertainment Director - Shayna to take position, motion to go into affect July 8th – Motion passes, no objections
·       Board must donate their time and may not get paid for their work, only reimbursed for approved expenses required for operation. If we pay a board member they are no longer a volunteer member but an employee with payroll tax deductions.

3 . New Business


A.             Next Meeting date and time -  July 8th - Blackthorn Pizza & Pub - 6pm - no objections

1. Adjournment

 

Pride Planning & Board Minutes 5/27/21
JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Board Meeting Minutes
Thur. May 27th , 2021 @ 6pm
In-person Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Submitted by Secretary - Taryn Smith 

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum – Quorum approved
Board Members – Ron, Loni, Taryn, Johnny, Natalie, Jarret, Ashley on phone, Raymond
Others in attendance – Ida(Larry), Hailey, Ashley, Shayna
Approve Board Minutes May 13th – Approved with no objections
Approve Board Agenda for May 27th – approved with no objections

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair(s) - Rotary Club presentation, “Met” for preliminary grant meeting, met @ Bank, Loni received event insurance paperwork from Probert, got with TJ to work logos, working on finishing artwork for ads to submit to board then JCVB, grant
Treasurer - position open - Larry said balance is $15395.22
Secretary - None
Sponsorship - Liberty Utilities $400 Rainbow, collecting donations-sponsorships will close July 1st
Entertainment – Not present
Asst. Entertainment - position open
Vendor -posted in a food truck group about the event, Bacon Me Crazy showed interest. Waiting on a few to get back - deadline next Friday June 4th
Volunteer - None
Media - None
Marketing - position open
At-Large – no updates
Youth Liaison – Natalie had mentioned having  a second youth liaison so we can have backups

Guest Speaker(s) - Jasper County CASA - presentation (15min) followed by brief Q&A- did not attend

2. Unfinished Business
A. Pride Pageant - June 26th

• Setup time June 25th – verify with Marsha
• Check to Marsha/Wilders $300
• Queen crown ordered by Shayna (submit receipt for reimbursement), waiting on sash quote Reuse King crown & jewelry set - get in hands of board asap Necklace stand came in.- Ron asked Victoria to order sashes and not to wait for quotes
• Category certificates
• Contestant check in from 1230p-230p. Contestants checking in after 230pm will receive a point deduction. Contestants cannot check in after 3pm.
• Doors open for seating at 3pm, Pageant starts at 4pm.
• Confirm with Marsha- Ron is calling and will leave voicemail- take check to her personally
• Solidify Judges-Victoria said they have selected three judges
• Solidify Special Entertainment
  • Shayna Towers - $200- get with her to see exactly who she is getting- Motion to pay $200 - no objections  
  • Joplin Rising Star - $75
  
  
  
  
• JOMO Pride Pageant banner- logos are finished
• Score sheets, judges books/packets- Victoria
• Scene/stage – Shayna and Victoria helping
• Silent auction donations
• Volunteers - 2 Door, 3 Silent Auction, 1 general volunteer, 1 stage/performer/ent. Dir. asst. (7) - Add Stephan Storm to the volunteer list side to assist if she is not helping on pageant side.
• Pageant photographer & titleholder photographer? Motion to contact Emily Jordan for possible hire - No objections
• Applications for pageant online - Kyle Richardson/ Giggles LaRoux

 
B. PrideFest Aug 28th - 29th

• Logistics for Day 2 check in/setup/breakdown need to be worked out
• Meeting with City for stage/logistics pending
• Working on event insurance application
• Marketing/promotional materials needed: Mainstage banner (artwork provided by Bodegas in email), Jomo Pride March banner, hand fans, sandwich board itinerary/sponsor posters (2 of each), PrideFest flyer, event shirts
• VOTE - Music by Anne Howe segment during pride. 30min - $150? Motion to have Anne Howe segment - motion approved for $150
• Update on food trucks - Jarrett - need to touch back with food vendors. Ron - apply pressure
• Discuss email from Simba Hall & 2021 Mr Gay America booking. 300 1 day, 400 2 day plus lodging and travel. Simba says he will help with some of costs if we can make it happen. 400 for booking travel would be 350 to 400- Ron is going to clarify how much Simba would contribute
• Discuss email from Mr Gay Missouri America KC Sunshine. Booking fee is normally 250 plus lodging but willing to drop fee due to organizations rebounding from covid-Ron thinks he can get it down to $175 and hotel - motion approved
• Need headliner for final show to promote and push attendance. Simba? Londenn?
• Green Room for headliners? Ron had conversation with Mel, she is okay with us being outside during pridefest
• On-street dressing area - Shayna, Is utilizing the back of Blackthorn or Joplin Avenue Coffee possible during the day for this if needed? – wanting a camper for the girls to get ready

C. Turnabout fundraiser - July 24th - Ron from Board, DJ Beefcake, Jake from Whisky Dicks, Arvest. Mel is unavailable – COJ Whitney Pachlofer - Ron to give Loni information to pass along for Whitney and Issac(Arvest)

D. Grant 2022 deadline is JUNE 10th -

• Discuss on booking Mr Gay America 2022. Same booking fee as MGA - to include in grant – VOTE- no objections
• Budget for Pride 2022 including Grant for 2022 is in the works. To be submitted by Ron & Loni for Board approval before full grant submission to JCVB - Preliminary mandatory grant meeting attended - rescheduled
• Sponsorship tiers being reworked and submitted to Board for approval before inclusion into the grant
• ​Review & approve preliminary budget- photographer increased to $900, Ron to contact CVB for potential PA system in grant

E. Rotary Club event -

• Twin Hills Country Club 6-3, be there by 11:30a. Natalie and Ron will be there to take care of it

F. Marketing -

• GAYLY - contract signed. ¼ page (4.6875" across 6" tall)
• BOOMstl - Call 314-502-9191 "Main Page Boom.lgbt premium add (300×300) for $150 for each month July and August. - with link
• CampKC (Now OutVoicesKC) (3.375"×1.875")
• JOMO Pride Pageant Banner
• MOTION to pay TJ Mcdonald $25 an hour X 8 hours (2 logos produced for PrideFest & JOMO Pride) MOTION to pay $200 to TJ McDonald for logos - motion passed no objections

G. Treasurer -

• Call Towneplace Suites by Marriott and give Shannon our CC info to file for Sara Cunningham, Vega & Pattaya.
• Pay Free Mom Hugs $200 on main site,
• call Missouri and get update from State Use Tax Exemption if possible before stage payment with tax
• Check for reimbursement to Ron & John $200
• Ad for Pageant event page 60 needs added
• Call GAYLY and give CC for add payment
• Call BOOM give CC for ad payment
• Call OutVoices and give CC for payment
• Apply for booth for Third Thursday for June & August
• Arrange donation of 100 to NEO Pride
• MOTION - Add secondary Board member to bank account. Add Loni-Raymond second- Motion passes no objections 
• Pay TJ McDonald for logos
• Carey to handover all Pride material
• Ask Carey to delete the PrideFest ad on her end or we won't be able to put another ad on there
• Pay for sashes
• Ron nominated Larry (past treasurer) for treasurer position-Natalie second. Board approved contingent upon interim period and required to be voted in at next annual board meeting
• Loni and Ron to go to bank Friday the 28th to add Loni to the bank account with photo ID and mail. Larry to reinstate his credentials upon return to Joplin.

H. Current Grant 2020 marketing requirements

• Start June 1st (Targeted FB Page to lgbtq Spfld, KC, Stl, Wichita, NWA/Fayettville, Tulsa, OKC) Run for 30 days ($50)
• Start June 1st (Targeted event page promotion to lgbtq spfld, kc, wichita, stl, nwa, tulsa & okc) - run for 30 days, repeat in July & August. ($50 x3) Carey needs to release on her side
• June - $50 giveaway to promote PrideFest (share/like/tag contest) covered by grand- gift cards from Blackthorn and Joplin Ave Coffee $25 each
• Ron to get ahold of Carey to unlock all Facebook ads
• Need to complete high level audit of bank accounts

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I.Password gmail/google – message Ron if you need the Google passwords. Natalie brought up changing passwords when board members leave.

J.Open positions

• Asst. Entertainment Director
• Treasurer
  • MOTION to add Loni to bank account as secondary- motion passed no objections
  • Ensure removal of Carey
  • Bank tomorrow 5/28/21 to issue cards and add to account to start catching us up on payments
  • Carey to release all Pride documents and items
  • Larry as Interim Treasurer until annual board meeting – election passes no objections
• Marketing Director- Johnny nominates Hailey for Marketing Director vacancy -motion passes no objection
• Accepting nominations

3 . New Business

1. Next Meeting date and time - Before Grant deadline. Do not need to have another meeting before grant deadline- Ron put out the outline and the board can approve the grant budget online
2. Ashley needs $60 dollars for mugs for the judges at the pageant – Natalie motions to approve- Hailey seconds - motion passes no objections
3. Next meeting June 10th 6pm Blackthorn
4. Adjournment

JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Board Meeting Agenda
Thur. May 27th , 2021 @ 6pm
In-person Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Submitted by Co-Chairs: Ron & Loni

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

Approve Board Minutes May 13th -
Approve Board Agenda for May 27th -

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair(s) - Rotary Club presentation, “Met” for preliminary grant meeting, met @ Bank, Loni received event insurance paperwork from Probert, got with Tj to work logos, working on finishing artwork for ads to submit to board then JCVB, grant
Treasurer - position open
Secretary -
Sponsorship - Liberty Utilities $400 Rainbow, collecting donations
Entertainment -
Asst. Entertainment - position open
Vendor -
Volunteer -
Media -
Marketing - position open
At-Large -
Youth Liaison -

Guest Speaker(s) - Jasper County CASA - presentation (15min) followed by brief Q&A

2. Unfinished Business
A. Pride Pageant - June 26th

• Setup time June 25th -
• Check to Marsha/Wilders $300
• Queen crown ordered by Shayna (submit receipt for reimbursement), waiting on sash quote Reuse King crown & jewelry set - get in hands of board. Necklace stand came in.
• Category certificates
• Contestant check in from 1230p-230p. Contestants checking in after 230pm will receive a point deduction. Contestants cannot check in after 3pm.
• Doors open for seating at 3pm, Pageant starts at 4pm.
• Confirm with Marsha
• Solidify Judges
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• Solidify Special Entertainment
  • Shayna Towers - $200
  • Joplin Rising Star - $75
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• JOMO Pride Pageant banner
• Score sheets, judges books/packets
• Scene/stage - Shayna
• Silent auction donations
• Volunteers - 2 Door, 3 Silent Auction, 1 general volunteer, 1 stage/performer/ent. Dir. asst. (7) - Add Stephan Storm to the volunteer list side to assist if she is not helping on pageant side.
• Pageant photographer & titleholder photographer?
• Applications for pageant online - Kyle Richardson/ Giggles LaRoux

B. PrideFest Aug 28th - 29th

• Logistics for Day 2 check in/setup/breakdown need to be worked out
• Meeting with City for stage/logistics pending
• Working on event insurance application
• Marketing/promotional materials needed: Mainstage banner (artwork provided by Bodegas in email), Jomo Pride March banner, hand fans, sandwich board itinerary/sponsor posters (2 of each), PrideFest flyer, event shirts
• VOTE - Music by Anne Howe segment during pride. 30min - $150?
• Update on food trucks - Jarrett
• Discuss email from Simba Hall & 2021 Mr Gay America booking. 300 1 day, 400 2 day plus lodging and travel. Simba says he will help with some of costs if we can make it happen.
• Discuss email from Mr Gay Missouri America KC Sunshine. Booking fee is normally 250 plus lodging but willing to drop fee due to organizations rebounding from covid
• Need headliner for final show to promote and push attendance. Simba? Londenn?
• Green Room for headliners?
• On-street dressing area - Shayna, Is utilizing the back of Blackthorn or Jacc possible during the day for this if needed?

C. Turnabout fundraiser - July 24th - Ron from Board, DJ Beefcake, Jake from Whisky Dicks, Arvest. Mel is unavailable

D. Grant 2022 deadline is JUNE 10th -

• Discuss on booking Mr Gay America 2022. Same booking fee as MGA - to include in grant - VOTE
• Budget for Pride 2022 including Grant for 2022 is in the works. To be submitted by Ron & Loni for Board approval before full grant submission to JCVB - Preliminary mandatory grant meeting attended - rescheduled
• Sponsorship tiers being reworked and submitted to Board for approval before inclusion into the grant
• ​Review & approve preliminary budget
  

E. Rotary Club event -

• Twin Hills Country Club 6-3, be there by 11:30a.

F. Marketing -

• GAYLY - contract signed. ¼ page (4.6875" across 6" tall)
• BOOMstl - Call 314-502-9191 "Main Page Boom.lgbt premium add (300×300) for $150 for each month July and August. - with link
• CampKC (Now OutVoicesKC) (3.375"×1.875")
• JOMO Pride Pageant Banner
• MOTION to pay TJ Mcdonald $25 an hour X 8 hours (2 logos produced for PrideFest & JOMO Pride) $200

G. Treasurer -

• Call Towneplace Suites by Marriott and give Shannon our CC info to file for Sara Cunningham, Vega & Pattaya.
• Pay Free Mom Hugs $200 on main site,
• call Missouri and get update from State Use Tax Exemption if possible before stage payment with tax
• Check for reimbursement to Ron & John $200
• Ad for Pageant event page 60 needs added
• Call GAYLY and give CC for add payment
• Call BOOM give CC for ad payment
• Call OutVoices and give CC for payment
• Apply for booth for Third Thursday for June & August
• Arrange donation of 100 to NEO Pride
• MOTION - Add secondary Board member to bank account.
• Pay TJ Mcdonald for logos
• Carey to handover all Pride material
• Ask Carey to delete the PrideFest ad on her end or we won't be able to put another ad on there
• Pay for sashes

H. Current Grant 2020 marketing requirements

• Start June 1st (Targeted FB Page to lgbtq Spfld, KC, Stl, Wichita, NWA/Fayettville, Tulsa, OKC) Run for 30 days ($50)
• Start June 1st (Targeted event page promotion to lgbtq spfld, kc, wichita, stl, nwa, tulsa & okc) - run for 30 days, repeat in july & August. ($50 x3)
• June - $50 giveaway to promote PrideFest (share/like/tag contest)

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I. Password gmail/google


J. Open positions

• Asst. Entertainment Director
• Treasurer
  • MOTION to add Loni to bank account as secondary
  • Ensure removal of Carey
  • Bank tomorrow to issue cards and add to account to start catching us up on payments
  • Carey to release all Pride documents and items
• Marketing Director
• Accepting nominations

3 . New Business

1. Next Meeting date and time - Before Grant deadline.
2. Adjournment

JOMO Pride Inc Pride Planning & Board Meeting Minutes
Thur. April 29th , 2021 @ 6:30
In-person Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
Submitted by Co-Chair: Loni

Call to Order
Roll Call – Approve Quorum
Board Members – Ron, Johnny, Ray, Loni, Natalie, Carey, Ashley, Josh, Jarret
Others in attendance – Jaclyn, Ashley, Stephan, Sally

Approve Board Minutes April 15th - (held in drive) – Approved with no objection
Approve Board Agenda for April 29th – Approved with no objection

Presentation by Sally:
Grew up in Seneca, moved away for 20 years. She had a difficult time growing up here and has experienced violence. She noted that things have progressed but there are still a lot of opportunities for improvement. Many individuals have to hunt for resources in the area. We need a more concentrated location for services and assistance for the LBGTQ community in Joplin. Center Link connects centers around the world.
We need a have a community survey (gather data to show top 3 resources that the community needs). Starting there can guide what is needed as a first step.
Ron mentioned that this seems to be in line with the aims of JOMO EQ. They focus on education and support groups for all ages in the community. Their organization folded a while back and they are now focused on restarting the organization. Keep us updated on progress, if there is anything we can do to assist we would love to get a center going in Joplin.

1. Reports of Officers and Committees
Co-Chair(s) - Sent prelim grant updates to JCVB, checks from Ida, new grant info, Day 1 logistics finished, need to complete day 2 logistics
Treasurer – Bank balance $14,516.11
Secretary - None
Sponsorship - new sponsorships, donations needed, currently collecting
Entertainment – Not present
Asst. Entertainment – Not present
Vendor - None
Volunteer -None
Media - 3160 Facebook likes, 3300+Facebook followers, 165 followers on Instagram (we need to establish a TikTok account).
Marketing - None
At-Large - None
Youth Liaison - None

2. Unfinished Business
A Co-Chair resignation - nominations for appointment from Board?
Discussion about vacant position:

Motion to fill vacant Co-Chair: Carey nominates Loni Smith, Ray seconds -passes with no objections.

Motion to abstain from filling vacant Secretary position until next meeting: motion passes with no objections.

B. Pride Pageant - June 26th

• Setup June 25th -
• Payment to Marsha/Wilders pending
• Matching crowns & sashes need ordered – Need to be ordered ASAP due to potential delay in delivery
• Category certificates
• Start of check-in time June 26th - pageant start time is 4. – Ron to check with Misty and Victoria
• Motion - $50 ad on JOMO Pride Pageant event page to run over the next 30 days – motion passes with no objection
• Judges (3), Special Entertainment so far: Shayna, Joplin Rising Star, others?
• Darkside of Disney - Backdrop foam board scene/stage - Shayna, Johnny
• JOMO Pride Pageant banner to use every year- last banner was 3ft x 6ft
• Score sheets/judges packets
• Silent auction donations

C. PrideFest Aug 28th - 29th

• Motion for event page ad $40 over the next 30 days to boost interactions and numbers – Motion passes with no objection
• Day 2 - Pride Breakfast/Mimosa breakfast - How will that look?
  • Discussed music, simple menu from Blackthorn, rainbow colored mimosas, potential movie showing to fill education piece of grant obligation (NEED TO FINALIZE PLANS)
• Day 2 - Discuss possible meet & greet signing event for Sara Cunningham after Pride in the Park from 12-6pm
  • Motion to approve a meet & greet/ book signing event with Sara Cunningham as part of the Pride festivities. Motion carries with no objections. - To be held after Pride in the Park.
• Day 2 - Discuss Finale show to end Sunday activities - after possible signing event.
• Do we want a bounce house for Pride in the Park for kids? – No bounce house due to insurance obligation, will search for water feature.
• Logistics and vendor check in is complete for Day 1 - Need to figure out check in & process for Day 2. – Carey, Jarret, Ron to identify check-in and placement.
• Preliminary calendar of events in the works
• Road closure notice needs to be made - Road closure communication needs to be sent to all effected businesses 30 days prior to closure (Natalie to handle road closure)
• Meeting with City for stage/logistics pending
• Meeting with insurance pending final calendar of events

D. Turnabout fundraiser - July 24th - Carey from Board, Mel from Blackthorn, Ron will if needed - anyone else?

E. Grant 2022 deadline is JUNE 10th -

• Discuss email from Crystal Methyds agent & other possible headliners, MGA again? MGMA? Etc.
  • Crystal Methyd – One main stage performance, separate meet & greet/signing event, another performance in separate show; Agent asking $3k, Ron will try and negotiate the cost. Ray offered to cover what the grant does not. Contact being made to Widow to get booking fee info as well.
• Preliminarily need things booked for next year as far as big money acts
• Discuss moving Pride to September 10th & 11th 2022. End of August weekend conflicts with Murphysburg Celebration in Joplin and with Mid-Mo pride which is now a 2 day event that weekend, this date falls a week after the holiday and more than a week after our traditional date which might do better for the heat as well, no other pride events conflict in the area - discuss

F. Future fundraisers and revenue streams

• Pride Idol - generate door cover through the entry rounds, then door cover through final round - will generate community involvement and give us a performer to showcase during pride without having to utilize Drag
• Spaghetti Dinner or pancake breakfast or some other type of feeding or dinner event.
• Raise vendor fees for pride 20/25 or 25/30 (other prides 50/100)
  • Discussion of increasing costs to businesses during COVID, decided that increase was negligible.
• Rework sponsorship tier

G. Marketing -

• GAYLY - contract signed. ¼ page (4.6875" across 6" tall), minimum resolution 300dpi saved as pdf or Tiff, to run in July publication, submission deadline May 10th - June 15th. Camera ready artwork to be submitted to board and approved by JCVB (takes 5 days for JCVB approval), before final submission to GAYLY. Must have visit Joplin MO logo, PrideFest logo, dates, website info etc. (this ad is large enough you can also put MGA promo photo, MGMA promo photo, Sara Cunningham, Hotel booking info, main pride (Bodegas logo), previous pride pics or whatever else you wanted to fit in.
• BOOMstl - Call 314-502-9191 to arrange media contract/invoice to begin process for ad set for "Main Page Boom.lgbt premium add (300×300) for $150 for each month July and August. Need deadlines when we call or any other info needed. Clicks go to custom url of our choice, supports video, including 2 social media blasts and 1 email. $300 total. Must have visit Joplin MO logo, PrideFest logo, link to website, dates etc.
• CampKC (Now OutVoicesKC) - minimum 300dpi resolution, tif, png, eds, high resolution pdf or jpeg files allowed, to run in June "Pride Issue deadline for submissions June 11th, on stands 7/2. $300 biz card (3.375"×1.875") - Visit Joplin MO logo and PrideFest logo needed, website, festival dates etc. This is still covered in grant costs - APPROVE CHANGE
• (All ads to be submitted to board for JCVB approval, before final submission.)
• Pridefest Logo needed
• JOMO Pride logo needed
• JOMO Pride Pageant Banner needed

H. Sponsorship -

• Collecting donations for pageant - could use some assistance
• Sponsorships received the last couple weeks - The Gayly, JB Enterprises, Joplin For Justice, Wizarding Run
• Look at reorganizing the tiers in future
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I. Treasurer - Call Towneplace Suites by Marriott and give Shannon our CC info to file for Sara Cunningham, Vega & Pattaya. Pay Free Mom Hugs $200 on main site, call Missouri and get update from State Use Tax Exemption if possible before stage payment with tax

J. Bylaws update meeting/retreat event - when?

• Dec. 8th 2019 Board meeting - Motion by Ron, seconded by Larry to only allow Board members to vote on terminations of the board. Motion carried by unanimous consent - needs reflected in Bylaws​
• Downtown Diversity Pridefest needs changed to JOMO PrideFest
• Job roles need reviewed
• Add Youth Liaison position and At Large position to bylaws - pull approved duties for Youth Liaison. At Large position to be crafted.

K. Resources page - make post. Compile statewide LGBTQ non profits and add to list. Mental and physical health resources need compiled. Allied business need compiled -

L. website - Ron got with Patrick to start finishing vendor/sponsor log in area with check in/rules processes etc. to finish invoice specs to get reimbursed from grant for this work, discussed replicate how pageant page works on the JOMO PrideFest event tab to easily input and change information as needed, also issue with day 1 & day 2 vendors buttons etc. He is currently working on site.

M. Refund approval - Ron - 2 tables, table cloths total - $102.81 - receipts available -Approved with no objections.

N. Rotary Club event - June 3rd at 12 - Discuss speaking topics that should be covered. About our organization and event, ways to get involved and support us and the community.

O. Discuss hiring a CPA to handle finances
Carey contacted Liz, has not heard back
Loni to contact Chamber to see if there are any options there.

P. JOMO EQ Discussion – Natalie
JOMO EQ is requesting temporary merger with JOMO Pride to be able to utilize the resources of the non-profit status and build up the educational and group meeting side of the organization. JOMO EQ would become a subsidiary of the Pride Board. With their committee status, they can leverage our resources to build up their organization, find meeting locations at reduced costs and start to grow again. Board was open to the idea but asked that JOMO EQ provide data about committee bylaws, contingency absorption, financial obligations and other logistics for inclusion in Pride Board. They need to clearly define their requested partnership and submit a Business Plan by the next Board meeting for consideration.

Q. Spiva - Ashley B No Updates

3 . New Business

1. Next Meeting date and time- May 13th, 6:00pm
2. Apply for Third Thursday booth in June and August
3. Vendor Dir - Need food trucks to apply so we can figure out spaces needed. Currently 22 vendors with 24-26 spots taken for day 1 w/o food vendors.​
4. Adjournment