Hispanic Communicators DFW Meeting Minutes October 9, 2016 Opening The regular meeting of the Hispanic Communicators DFW was called to order at 1:29 p.m on October 9 in Univision by HCDFW Board. Present Karina, Samuel, Jessica, Olmar. Brenda, Lourdes Approval of Minutes All in favor of approval previous meeting: Karina, Samuel, Olmar. Brenda, Lourdes Open Issues Committee Update Finance Cash $120 Paypal $2,753.55 Comerica Bank online banking is frozen, Karina will contact Comerica and get statement from P.O. Box Motion to explore other banking options (Chase, Bank of America, TX Credit Union and Frost Bank) We need a bank that has longer hours and weekend hours. Process to be established for reimbursement, Lourdes will develop form to be presented at next board meeting Need to find a CPA possible organizations to help Executives in actions and Wings Membership Confirm members prior to workshops/events Membership list doesn’t reflect new members/all members in DFW (we need to get new members to indicate they are part of the DFW NAHJ chapter) Brenda & Olmar to develop a tutorial to show how to sign up as NAHJ member and select DFW chapter. For workshop two linesmembers and nonmembers Once a quarter send Karina to include a reminder in newsletter to become a member and the perks you get (i.e. workshops, nahj benefits, events, etc.) Volunteer opportunity Gustavo Bujando asked if we could or would like to volunteer to build a playground downtown in Nov. Board will be volunteering for Mary Kay’s domestic violence event on Nov. 2 Discussion was we should foster and grow our sponsors relationship particularly volunteer opportunities. Taller en Español Panelist Samuel Awaiting confirmation from one panelist Target audience: anyone working in Spanish media, headline writers, advertising and digital personnel Food Sponsors Lulu El Felix will donate $25 gift card Raising Canes will donate beverages/menu (will promote a thank you tweet for their donation) Will reach out to grocery stores for contribution
