September 25, 2015

Minutes, WNC/PSR 9/2515

Present: Terry Clark, Stan Dienst, Steve Gilman, Beth Gilman, Phil Bisesi, Bob Howarth

I.   Review and approval of minutes June 2015 meeting
II.   Treasurers report, none today.
III.   New Business

-Review of minutes of Retreat on 8/25/15 and noted follow-up actions

-Proposal to establish a membership committee, functions delineated,
Action: Group unanimously voted in favor to establish. Volunteers requested, Steve Gilman

-Obtaining a public venue for our meetings, Beth and Steve shared that The First Congregational United Church of Christ is an option.
Action: The group voted unanimously in favor of this option.

International Peace Day, Phil Bisesi and Steve Gilman reported their participation including a presentation and tabling

OREPA Support Project Committee, guest column by Bob Howarth to be published in Asheville Citizen Times

PSR Chapter Leadership meeting, Terry, Stan reported briefly

Climate Health Summit, Washington DC, Terry, Stan, brief report

Legislator education day, 9/21/15, Terry, brief report

September 25, 2015

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