Minutes - REDUX!

OPEN
Attendance: Allan, Harper, Jeffrey, Megan, Lucas, Anthony, Kaleb, Josie, Liz, Al, Peter, and Lauren

I) Updates
a. “Crossdress Cabaret” @ Sarah Lawrence
i. Lucas said it went by smoothly.
ii. Will take some elements of it and incorporate it into next semester’s Drag Ball
b. Morty Diamond
i. Harper said that Morty would be more than able to come to the school to do a “Trans 101” workshop.
ii. More than likely to occur next semester.
c. Panel Discussion
i. Topic TBA, but more than likely to discuss Body Image
ii. Being headed by Anthony
iii. Will happen early next semester
d. Movie Nights
i. Lucas, Kaleb, and Josie will announce the next Movie Committee meeting but have outlined some suggestions for each month.
ii. November – Either “Soldier’s Girl” or “Beautiful Boxer” with Pie as a treat.
iii. December – “Bear Cub” with Hot Chocolate and Teddy Bears as a treat
iv. January – “Short Bus”
v. February – “Star Booty,” “Paris is Burning,” or “Paris is still Burning”
e. World AIDS Day
i. We have received $600 from the SAFC to have an artist display and discuss her work.
ii. We will also have a 12 x 12 section of the AIDS quilt to have on display.
iii. This will take place during the week of December 3rd
II) Initiatives
a. Gender Neutral Housing
i. Allan will post the beginnings of a proposal to have Gender Neutral Housing option for possibly Fall ’08.
ii. Will be available only to returning students in William St.
iii. More than likely to be just one apartment to begin as a pilot program.
iv. Allan will email a link to the Google Docs proposal this weekend and will need help with the research – Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
III) Next Meeting next Wednesday @ 5PM in the Lang Café

Huge thank you for Jeffrey Jacobs for stopping by and attending our meeting

Have a good weekend everyone!

Allan
Secretary
O.P.E.N.