These minutes were approved by the Board of Directors at the June 4, 2008 meeting.
Meeting began: 7:20 PM
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Aaron Goodman, Michele D. Miller, Jean Moore-Woods, Daniel Phillips,
Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, Lora Traveler, Genevieve Callejo
Members Excused: Terrance Faulkner, Annamarie Hewson, Cathy Lentz, Robert Pender, Healani Ting
Papers Distributed: NO on Proposition 98 and YES on Proposition 99;and Marvels of Modernism
Approval of the Agenda--Moved by Jim Coppfer, Seconded by Michele D. Miller Vote; unanimous
decision YES- 9 NO-0 PASSED
Secretary Report Approval of Minutes- Moved to accept by Lora Traveler, Seconded by Aaron Goodman
Vote; unanimous decision YES- 9 NO-0 PASSED
Decision reached to send a letter to Carolyn Cahn announcing her Official Emeritus Status, Moved by
Michele D. Miller, Seconded by Genevieve Callejo Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
New Business
Pro will investigate using a storage facility for all our archives. Moved by Michele D. Miller, Seconded by
Aaron Goodman Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Consideration of Henry Tyldsley as board member to be discussed at future meetings
Report on the Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN) by Aaron Goodman which states that
these meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month held at the Police Station at Turk and
Fillmore. For more information visit www.csfn.net.
One member reported an harassing phone call from another member. As per previous meetings--PRO
members should not make inappropriate phone calls to other PRO members. All calls must go through
the central number, (415) 267-3961.
Treasure’s Report by Michele D. Miller: There were multiple donations to SAFE, Housing Rights Committee,
SF Heritage and CSFN. The budget department is relatively stable.
President Daniel Phillips demonstrated the new brochures and banners for PRO. They will be displayed at
public events. The new package included an application to recruit new PRO Members.
SAFE Report by Michele D. Miller--Michele announced that Mike Smith resigned. She is looking for more
members and community outreach. Another announcement is the confirmation of the SAFE table at the
Farmers Market on May 17th, she is asking for a variety of people to participate at attending the table.
In addition would like to start sending monthly safety information, which is to be discussed in further
meetings.
Farmers Market--Moved by Aaron Goodman that we send a formal letter of our intent to be a presence
at all Farmers Market dates, Seconded Jean Moore-Woods Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Motion to purchase a folding table for Farmers Market by Aaron Goodman, Second by Lora Traveler
Vote; unanimous YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Membership of XXXXX XXXXXXX--the board consensus is that a letter be sent which addresses hxx intent to
pay dues, attend meetings, and fulfill responsibilities. The politely worded, diplomatic letter will request an
answer within two weeks. Moved by Michele D. Miller, Seconded by Susan Spector Vote; unanimous
decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Aaron Goodman is drafting letters to Brotherhood Aware Organization, about the issues of development
in that area and on Cambon Drive. It was moved by Jean Moore-Woods that a second letter be drafted
a letter to Parkmerced management; Seconded by Lora Traveler Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0
PASSED
Another letter to Jason Porth, Government Relations at San Francisco State University addresses drinking
off campus, and concerns about community damages like graffiti.
A letter is also to be addressed to Sean Elsbernd, urging him to publicly acknowledge PRO's contributions
to district Seven and San Francisco.
Concluding Discussions by Aaron Goodman of Prop A the Park Bond in which 50% of Cost would go from
landlords to tenants for park construction and as much as an 80% pass through for water and sewage.
Also the CSFN has legislation about the laws on zoning and city density.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30
Next Meeting Scheduled fro Tuesday May 27, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Babick--Acting Secretary
Meeting began: 7:20 PM
Members Present: Jim Coppfer, Aaron Goodman, Michele D. Miller, Jean Moore-Woods, Daniel Phillips,
Earl E. Somers, Susan Spector, Lora Traveler, Genevieve Callejo
Members Excused: Terrance Faulkner, Annamarie Hewson, Cathy Lentz, Robert Pender, Healani Ting
Papers Distributed: NO on Proposition 98 and YES on Proposition 99;and Marvels of Modernism
Approval of the Agenda--Moved by Jim Coppfer, Seconded by Michele D. Miller Vote; unanimous
decision YES- 9 NO-0 PASSED
Secretary Report Approval of Minutes- Moved to accept by Lora Traveler, Seconded by Aaron Goodman
Vote; unanimous decision YES- 9 NO-0 PASSED
Decision reached to send a letter to Carolyn Cahn announcing her Official Emeritus Status, Moved by
Michele D. Miller, Seconded by Genevieve Callejo Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
New Business
Pro will investigate using a storage facility for all our archives. Moved by Michele D. Miller, Seconded by
Aaron Goodman Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Consideration of Henry Tyldsley as board member to be discussed at future meetings
Report on the Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN) by Aaron Goodman which states that
these meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month held at the Police Station at Turk and
Fillmore. For more information visit www.csfn.net.
One member reported an harassing phone call from another member. As per previous meetings--PRO
members should not make inappropriate phone calls to other PRO members. All calls must go through
the central number, (415) 267-3961.
Treasure’s Report by Michele D. Miller: There were multiple donations to SAFE, Housing Rights Committee,
SF Heritage and CSFN. The budget department is relatively stable.
President Daniel Phillips demonstrated the new brochures and banners for PRO. They will be displayed at
public events. The new package included an application to recruit new PRO Members.
SAFE Report by Michele D. Miller--Michele announced that Mike Smith resigned. She is looking for more
members and community outreach. Another announcement is the confirmation of the SAFE table at the
Farmers Market on May 17th, she is asking for a variety of people to participate at attending the table.
In addition would like to start sending monthly safety information, which is to be discussed in further
meetings.
Farmers Market--Moved by Aaron Goodman that we send a formal letter of our intent to be a presence
at all Farmers Market dates, Seconded Jean Moore-Woods Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Motion to purchase a folding table for Farmers Market by Aaron Goodman, Second by Lora Traveler
Vote; unanimous YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Membership of XXXXX XXXXXXX--the board consensus is that a letter be sent which addresses hxx intent to
pay dues, attend meetings, and fulfill responsibilities. The politely worded, diplomatic letter will request an
answer within two weeks. Moved by Michele D. Miller, Seconded by Susan Spector Vote; unanimous
decision YES-9 NO-0 PASSED
Aaron Goodman is drafting letters to Brotherhood Aware Organization, about the issues of development
in that area and on Cambon Drive. It was moved by Jean Moore-Woods that a second letter be drafted
a letter to Parkmerced management; Seconded by Lora Traveler Vote; unanimous decision YES-9 NO-0
PASSED
Another letter to Jason Porth, Government Relations at San Francisco State University addresses drinking
off campus, and concerns about community damages like graffiti.
A letter is also to be addressed to Sean Elsbernd, urging him to publicly acknowledge PRO's contributions
to district Seven and San Francisco.
Concluding Discussions by Aaron Goodman of Prop A the Park Bond in which 50% of Cost would go from
landlords to tenants for park construction and as much as an 80% pass through for water and sewage.
Also the CSFN has legislation about the laws on zoning and city density.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30
Next Meeting Scheduled fro Tuesday May 27, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Babick--Acting Secretary
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