Because so many people were in attendance, members
were asked to introduce themselves to all those
seated around them.
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& Fees Bo said that the previous day's session on Coming Out had been
well-received, although held at 8 a.m. She announced the SECUSSA session
of GLBT issues to be held the following day and encouraged all to attend.
Bo stated it was crucial that sessions be developed for presentation at
the San Diego conference. Kathy Sideli suggested a session on GLBT
professional issues in the field and possibly asking the NASPA Lesbigay
group chairperson Ronni Sanloto chair the session. Members offered to
serve on a panel and Bo volunteered to write the proposal. Bo made a plea
also forconference proposals at regional sessions. Heidi Fischer
reminded membership about the SIT Gender Identity Program.
Other topics of discussion included: clarification of the staggered terms
of service of the co-chairs, financial efficacy of the SIG, collecting
contributions, and the legal status of the SIG.
The office of Listserve Manager had been omitted from the Working
Guidelines, and a motion was made to include it with its responsibility
listed as "to manage the Rainbow listserve." The Working Guidelines, as
corrected, were passed by voicevote.
Membership Coordinator will be Susan Carty. Susan and Peter Kerrigan will
co-edit the newsletter. Treasurer will be Rick Russo, who will assist
the SIG with his accounting expertise. Kathleen Sideli will continue to
manage the Web site, which will remain housed at Indiana University, and
Daniel Soto will continue to manage the listserve.
Because so many members volunteered to serve on the Advisory Board, the
SIG made a significant leadership statement by amending the Working
Guidelines to accept all who volunteered. The Advisory Board will consist
of members living andworking across the United States and abroad.
Members elected are Jacquelyn Bedard (Canada), Mariana Corzo(California),
Mark Davis (Venezuela), Jim Dury (Ohio), Pete Johnson
(California), Chris Mullin (UK), Art Turmelle(California) and Scott Van
Der Meid (Massachusetts).
Due to pressures of time, not all agenda items could be covered.
Peter Voeller, past SIG Co-chair and ex-officio Social Director, ended the
meeting by reminding the membership of the catered Lesbigay reception
to be held later that evening at a B&B nearby.
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Co-chairperson Bo Keppel called the meeting to order
at 1:50 p.m. She introduced the officers and others
whose work forthe SIG during the past
year and facilitated her work and that of
Co-chairperson David Roseberry, who could not attend
theconference.
Minutes from the 1998 Annual Meeting were approved as written.
Bo commended Nadine Kato in absentia for her research article
published in The International Educator and pointed out how
important this publication was for the SIG. She encouraged others to
conduct research and write articles forsubmission to NAFSA
publications.
No dues or fees are required for membership; however, an optional annual Activity Fee (to cover newsletter costs, brochure development, mailings, etc.) of between $5.00 to $10.00 is suggested.
The SIG Web site is now linked to the NAFSA Web site and can be
accessed via the "Governance" button. Kathy Sideli urged the membership
to send items for inclusion on the Web site. Two suggested topics were
information for students and orientation issues. Julie Trimpe had
already volunteered with Scott Van Der Meid to coordinate the student
section.
Susan Carty discussed the use of the list, the need for the list, and how
the list developed. The list is a "closed" list forprofessional, personal
and safety reasons. Susan urged members to join, re-join and to pass the
word to others who may not know about the list.
Bo reported that Julie Trimpe will present her research at the Region VIII
conference and that John Williamson and she would present at the Region
XI conference.
Susan Carty reported 127 members.
Kathy Sideli recognized several significant but unnamed benefactors who
have contributed generously to the SIG in the recent past. She also
discussed the financial arrangements for the first annual "official"
Lesbigay reception that was to beheld later that same evening, noting that
this year for the first time more money was spent than was taken in, while
not overdrawing the account. Kathy also noted that SIG expenses are
increasing and made a call for donations. The "bag" was passed for
voluntary contributions for the SIG's activities (newsletter, postage,
receptions, etc...).
A question was raised as to including "Transgender" in the SIG name. Bo
Keppel explained that an extensive discussion had taken place at the
previous year's annual meeting concerning this issue. The decision had
been made not to include the term transgender in the name, but to use it
in discussion of the mission of the SIG. It was made clear that the SIG
was and remains welcoming of transgendered persons.
Bo Keppel and Joe Murnan were elected as co-chairs for 1999-2000, Bo for a
one year term and Joe for a two year. (David Roseberry had had
to submit his resignation, as he could not be sure his college would
support his attendance at future national conferences.)
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