Present: Dave, Catya, Adam, Zach, Scott, Liz, Robyn, Langdon, Sarah, Emma, Pascal, San

San. Everyone names 2 adjectives that describe them.

The minutes were presented and approved.

Approved.

Discussion of how to keep funding for Chris ScottHansen’s (CSH, hereafter) visit separate from member dues. Settled on Catya flagging the funds for CSH to figure out later the accounting magic. Issues: What’s the responsibility of members who join the group later? Is there (should there be) incentive for early payment of funds? Total for visit, $3000 plus expenses. Minimum contribution, $150 per household. Reminder to be raised through voluntary efforts.

a. Coordinating: Initial Operating Agreement (IOA) expired on 6/18. Decision was made to extend the agreement through 9/17. Noted that the web site Decision Log is not up to date. Discussion of timing for a Consensus Facilitating Workshop – Robyn will be investigating. Catya to arrange a September Orientation date. Labor Day weekend meeting (9/3) is canceled. Discussion of a 9/1 (or there about) social event. Discussion of social event for mid-August (evening?). Andey should arrange babysitters for CSH visit.

b. Diversity/Affordability: No report

c. Professionals: No report. Catya reports that an Oakland, CA cohousing group highly recommends Laura Fitch, architect.

d. Site/land/building: No report.

e. Finance: No report.

f. Website: No report.

g. Membership: Catya. We received suggested membership agreements for "Equity" and "Associate" members from CSH. Catya will digitize and post to the list for further discussion. It was noted that the agreements stipulate larger investments than originally envisioned (though they lead to accumulation of required funds faster) and that they are silent on the issue of what constitutes a member (household, legal entity, adult individual). Decided that, barring special circumstances, people who have not attended a business meeting should not be placed on the discussion list (only on the "Interested" list). Also decided that new additions to the discussion list should be announced by a list owner (Lisa, Catya or San).

Questions for CSH:

What is his arrival time/flight schedule?

When does he want meetings with the group?

When will the next visit be?

What financial info (if any) is needed before arrival?

What financial info will be needed during the visit?

What else needs to be done ahead of time?

When does he want to be paid?

Will interviews for location preferences be on an individual or household basis?

Decisions:

No book signing.

Everyone should plan on meeting the first and last days of the visit.

We should all refine our thinking on location preferences.

Post visit dates on the web site.

Action Items:

Catya to draft new copy for fax announcement.

Change Robyn’s phone number to 508-380-9254.

Catya to send email soliciting idea for a new flyer including info on CSH visit.

Robyn to ask NPR about interviewing CSH.

Robyn to ask Janet about writing an article on CSH visit.

Adam to call newspapers about stories relating to CSH.

Robyn, Andey to investigate locations for the meetings and public orientation during CSH visit.

Next General Meetings: August 6 and 20

CSH Visit: August 26-29

Next Orientation: August 27

Next Social Event: July 30, Possibly around Lake Cochituate, ask Andey and Lisa for thoughts on location. Event to include afternoon playtime and dinner.