The First Coast Sisters, Abbey of the Seven
Bridges
Meeting Minutes ‐ Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
Location
International House of Pancakes 8400 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 Minutes / Notes from a Nun
The General Membership meeting of the First Coast Sisters was called to order by the Chair (All­beef) on May 17, 2016 at 7:42PM. Roll Call
All­beef, Coco, Fanny, Bae, Little Horn, Halcyon, Oma, Epicurio, Tata, ​
Anunnaki, Dianne (Voting members in ​
bold/blue​
) Quorum was met and food orders completed. The mission statement was read by the Chair. The Chair opened the floor for a Sistory moment, taken by Sister Coco. Spoke about the red dress event she recently attended in Texas. The meeting minutes from the previous meeting were enthusiastically and unanimously approved. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT (Cookie)
(Read by the Chair in Cookie’s absence) My Dearest Sister Family... As all of you know I have been entertaining offers in Atlanta for new career opportunities. In truth, I never "applied" to a single opportunity but instead networked and had some very viable offers come through. After closer look, I did not feel that these opportunities were a good match for my professional and personal goals so I decided to stay in Jacksonville and keep my eyes open for opportunities here in the First Coast. As I was in process of moving to Springfield (a move I was very excited about I might add) I got a call regarding an opportunity to work in Nashville, TN. The job is a director position overseeing operations for Nissan North America through Kelly Services. I have decided to accept the job and have just made travel arrangements to go up May 18th to meet my team and iron out a date for me to step in for the current Director. It looks (right now) that I am going to be moving officially at the beginning of July. I have contacted the Music City Sisters and Sister Faegala Tina Pfischzoot has been overwhelmingly sweet and kinda. It is my intention to stay a part of the First Coast Sisters and become a fully professed sister with you all. We started this journey together and I intend to finish it with you bitches.... damnit.. hahaha Once we have achieved this goal, I will be requesting to officially join the Music City Sisters as Nashville will be my new home. Like any family we have had our ups and downs and will continue to do the same. The First Coast Sisters mean so much to me and this group will forever be in my heart no matter where I go. As for who will replace me... whatever I can do to help in this transition I am here. I wanted to let you all know we have plenty of time to take care of that but it is definitely something that needs to be discussed and taken care of. I will miss all of you but will be back to visit. I have lived in Jacksonville, FL longer than anywhere else in my adult life. I have roots here and a family that I will always stay close to. Effective Immediately, I am resigning my position as Irreverant Mother of the First Coast Sisters. It has been most humbling experience and I thank you so much for the privilege to service you, I mean serve you. I love you all and will miss you. Please know that you all have an open invitation to come and visit in Nashville, TN. MISTRESS OF NOVICES (All‐beef)
Deferred. TREASURER (Epicurio)
We now have $512.95 in the general fund. Our Post Office box has also been renewed. SECRETARY (Fanny)
Given the President’s report, a follow up on the details of the board resignation will follow after the meeting. Guard Sir Loin has also decided to take a sabbatical of unknown length. More details also to follow. UNPC DELEGATE (All‐Beef)
A brief summary of the most recent call was provided. Minutes to be posted to the closed group as they become available. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PNP UPDATE (Fanny)
No update. HIV MINISTRY & OUTREACH (Coco)
Coco is requesting First Coast Sisters, Inc. letterhead that can be used to request additional support or materials from potential vendors. A fellow Sister outside our House has provided instructions on how to obtain other supplies. Halcyon has offered to format any text needed if Coco can forward it to him. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Procedures on how we will fill the board vacancies was shared; next board meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 29th @ 3:00PM to be held at Fanny’s residence. Trans 101 update, all things are a go! Please encourage attendees to register by following the link on the Facebook event (Eventbrite site). This will help JASMYN better manage. Sacred Spaces, no update. To be removed from future agendas. Easter event recap from Sister Muffon. Formal Habits, a teeny discussion resumed from past conversations and reviewed options. A motion was made to vote on formals by Muffon and seconded by Halcyon. ○ “Choir gown” ­ 0 votes ○ “Color of red” (any design, standardizing on color) ­ 0 votes ○ “Logo dress” ­ unanimous Progression of the Abbey, dresses just voted on; testimonials needed; targeting the July UNPC call for submission. The website will be used as our “binder” for the submission. ○ Initial feedback on current site positive Non­voting members were asked to leave the room so the General Membership could vote on the Elevation of Aspirant (Anunnaki) to Postulant; 9 yays, 0 nos and 1 abstained ○ A small elevation ceremony immediately followed the vote ­ All hail the holy pancake!! Tax exempt letter to be revisited Dining out for life recap JAX Armada and JASMYN event, pride scarves were handed out to the first thousand attendees Holiday Helpers update, a plethora of fundraising activities are in the planning phases now. December 10th is the party for passing out gifts to the children. UNF graduation recap from Sister Bea River City Pride committee formed. Meeting date and time to be decided outside the GM meeting. Purple Purse Event update from Muffon. Possible Novice project for Coco. NEW BUSINESS
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New haircuts were highlighted All­beef has a call to members to send ideas on possible places or venues for a car wash event. ●
Spread the word: “kittens are adorable” ANNOUNCEMENTS
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First Monday of every month is meal prep at the Sulzbacher center, 2 to 5 (Please contact Halcyon for information) NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the FCS will be Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, at 7:30PM at IHOP pending confirmation of availability. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.