Re: Business Meeting June 11

[Steve]

Below is a brief account of the business meeting. If you have any
comments, suggestions, please reply to this discussion.

CFI Austin Business Meeting
June 11, 2011

In attendance: Clare W, Steve B, Mike I, Robert M, Bill and Barbara F,
Jim D, Elze H, 1 dog, 2 cats.

Main topics:
 Misc. short history accounts and gossip [CFI Austin finances; past
interactions with ACA; Steve going to leadership conference in
Amherst; need to get everyone involved at discussions]

 Adjustments of some events?
• better night than Mondays for Drinking Rationally [Monday still
seems best]
• better night than 1st Tues for Non-fiction book club [Jim will ask
attendees]
• better venue for book clubs [a new venue will be tried with non-
fiction group]
• Other venues suitable for CFI Austin [Bill and Barbara will
investigate places south]
• List of potential venues to consider: Mangia’s on Mesa; Café
Express, North By Northwest; other suggestions?

 How to (re)energize the group?
• include more educational activities [bible study course]
• “mother ship”[Amherst office] to help more with major events
• (re)institute activism in political, social, educational spheres
• more attention to greeting newcomers at events

 Before September we should start planning for Darwin Day in Feb
 Cook out this summer?
 Saturnalia party?
 The End of Earth Day (Earth’s Last Birthday Oct 21)?
 There are 3 strands to think about in terms of what CFI Austin can
provide for its members; survey needed?
• Social events for members
• Educational activities for members and others
• Activism – political/social – things that give voice to our
concerns. [rally against Prayer Rallies; school board issues]

Anyone not in attendance is invited to provide feedback.