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
Karina will reach out to friend for possible food contribution
Wednesday before event a headcount to see what food needs maybe - Powerpoint to be created
Graphic update from Samuel to be sent to Karina
Bio/photos/twitter handle to be sent to Samuel to be emailed to Brenda for
social media
Jessica will print name badges and purchase name labels. She will be
reimbursed
- Panelist Samuel
- Sports Workshop Nov. 19
- Panelist Saul
First panel would be media focused, second panel with be focused with
Advertising and PR - Food Sponsors Lulu
Reached out to Chipotle, have not received a confirmation
Will reach out to Wingstop as a possible sponsor
o Karina is board point person
- Panelist Saul
- Mixer
Location J. Pepe’s
Date: Dec. 3
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Samuel will reach out to J.Pepe’s
Look into Liquor sponsors for event
Last year cost was $1200 for event but AT&T sponsored
Sponsorship letters: everyone send a list of potential sponsors for mixer through
email to Olmar by Friday Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. - Scholarship
Where are we in the process? What is the calendar schedule?
We will need a new chair, Eva Marie Ayala will not be able to chair this year.
Karina will be reaching out to Rosa Rodriguez as a possible chair. Samuel may
also have someone in mind.
Application to be possibly posted on Nov. 1 - Gala
- Magda voiced concern to Karina that we are not where we should be as
far as sponsors/funds and a deposit was not put down for the venue.
○ Magda’s suggestion is to have a Mixer instead of a Gala, allowing the
organization to regroup and focus on raising funds for scholarships.
○ Board agreed and motioned to having an intimate event for scholarship
recipients.
- Magda voiced concern to Karina that we are not where we should be as
- Eden’s departure
Due to health reasons Eden has missed 3 meetings and has forfeited his position.
Samuel will look into a possible new Broadcast VP - Communications
- Going forth expectations will be set on FB leadership page
- A board member will be a direct point of contact for members leading
initiatives
- Retreat
Was not fully discussed but will plan for in December.
Plan for retreat is to discuss fundraising/goals for HCDFW for 2017/etc - Agenda for Next Meeting
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https://goo.gl/forms/XgtB257bqoNJvxSo2 - Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. by HCDFW Board. The next general meeting will be
at 10 a.m. on 11/13 , in Univision .
Minutes submitted by:Lourdes Vazquez