Buffalo Allies of Bozeman meeting notes for 2008 05.07

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Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
May 7, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)

Facilitator: Jim
Attendees: 5

Introductions

Updates

Group discussed:

1. The bison trap at Horse Butte removal has been delayed.
2. The recent MT FWP facilitated IBM committee meeting.
3. BFC rally next Wednesday (5/14) 12pm to 2pm at the State Capitol in Helena. Organized a carpool for this, still have one available seat.
4. Invitation to the Bear Creek Council's next monthly meeting.

Reports From Working Groups

1. Media/Outreach: To post announcements use the listserve bab-announce@lists.riseup.net. For open discussion use the listserve bab-discuss@lists.riseup.net. The website is set up. The theme is set, but everything else is dynamic and be adjusted. All flyers and announcements are available on the website at http://www.buffaloallies.org. A flyering/informal meeting was set for Friday (5/9) at 4pm 302. S. 7th St, in order to advertise the upcoming BFC rally, BAB potluck, and weekly meeting schedule.

2. Legilative/Legal: It was decided that Mel would email Glenn and ask for suggestions on who might be able to replace her as the POC for this group, and how BAB can move forward by helping out GWA.

3. Cooperation/Outreach: The potluck is on for May 25th at 7pm in Bogert Park. The group discussed handing out BFC wishlist at the flyering meeting, then members can canvass garage sales for the gear they need. Public Wildlife is pushing for three ballot measures, our group decided to check them out at publicwildlife.org and an upcoming meeting Mon. (5/12) at 7pm at the GranTree Inn. BAB will try to go to the Bear Creek Council meeting on May 20th at 7pm in Gardiner.

Proposals
1. Consensus was met (after minor changes) to send out a press release via email and fax.
2. Campaign discussion was tabled for next week.
3. Consensus was met to organize a panel discussion for late June. Group will try to have it at the Bozeman Public Library.
4. It was suggested to have weekly potluck/meetings on Sundays.

Announcements

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7 PM
Place: MSU Student Union Building 2nd floor cafeteria (NW corner)
Facilitator: Mel