Attendees
Chuck Hamack, Doug Nolan, Dale Painter, Bill Stevenson, Edgar Lincoln, Dave Acton. Justin Burton
Approval of Minutes
None to review
Reports
Chuck Hamack passed out a packet to all attendees outlining what tasks need to be done to file as a 501c3. A Mission Statement has been started and will be sent to Bill Stevenson for finishing.
Bill Stevenson gave a report on the HAPO Center in Pasco versus the Convention Center in Kennewick. No location has been picked yet. He will be getting more information before the next meeting.
Old Business
Gamesfest’s goal is not to compete with any other organization but to enhance all forms of gaming. It will focus on gaming only.
New Business
APPROVED – Voted to donate any excess money to school groups to facilitate gaming in all forms.
Discussion was held on creating an email group for all attendees. Bill Stevenson will undertake.
Discussion was held on creating a bank account so that we could sell tickets. A temporary account will be set up until the 501c3 is accepted. Bill Stevenson will undertake.
APPROVED – Voted to use a January through December fiscal calendar
Discussion was held on creating positions for Volunteer Coordinator, Games Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, etc.
A discussion was held on creating special badges, vests, t-shirts, hats, etc for key Gamesfest members to help the public identify who to go to for information. It was met with approval but no decision was made.
Discussed looking for sponsors once the 501c3 is created.
GM’s will get in for free if they volunteer for 2 time blocks. They will get a miniature, dice, and stickers for being a GM.
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