Attending: Chloe, Dave, Deb, Diane, Blair, Neil, Julie, Jim, Eva, Liz, Honey, and John
Our Next Meeting will be on Easter Monday, April 6, at 7 pm at the Grant's House - 60 Brentwood St Portland, Maine
Dancer Issue -- we discussed a personal issue regarding a dancer who may be having some confusion about how to have appropriate boundaries within our community. Neil and John communiated with this individual and the general sense is that the individual was receptive and willing to work with our guidelines, though there is a language issue. We noted our value being inclusive while protecting people's sense of safety. In conclusion, we are going to see how things go and trust Neil and John to cotinue to monitor the situation.
Articles of Incorporation (changing to a 501C4) vote -- the changes made to the articles were approved by the Meraki at last meeting and John brought it before the board tonight for final approval. It was approved. Next step: the articles will go before membership at our next membership meeting after dance on March 22 for final approval.
Dave got 100 points for using the word "conflate" during the discussion of the the new Articles.
New Bigger Space -- there's committee of Honey, Deb, and Eva who will be investigating larger space options. They have some plans in the works. More to come. Jim Young wants a "Bhakti in Motion" wall.
Spring Fling -- by accident, the New Bigger Space committee mentioned a "Spring Fling" that might be a way to test a bigger space. The committee will investigate and come to the next Meraki with possible dates.
Membership Coordination -- Liz and Julie are going to now manage membership and the membership list. People who express interest in becoming a member will be told to connect with Liz or Julie.
Retreat -- Diane's report -- she went to Kieve on the weekend. She met in person with Diane, who will be our primary contact with Kieve. So Diane will communicate with Diane.
- Numbers: 15 bedrooms with 2 twin beds each with private bath. Diane says a third could be put into each room with floor matresses. That means up to 45 with 3 in every room.
- Dining room has 32 seats. Great room has fireplace with space for 40. So there's overflow from the dining room with could make it comfortable for 45.
- Meraki decided to open the retreat to 45 people with 9 of those spaces reserved for coordinators, DJs, and cooks.
- 10 points to neil for thinking of the sound system issue at the event.
- Diane, Liz, Chloe, Eva, and Julie are the coordinators at present.
- The registration will be March 15 - April 1.
- In the event that someone who is not in clear standing with PCD wishes register for the retreat, members of the retreat committee will let Eva and Deb know so that they can let that person know that they are not invited this year.
Children at Dance -- left til next meeting......................
