Minutes_LULAC 1.23.2016.doc I
MINUTES
LULAC Council#4366 Meeting
January 23,2016
Installation of President& Monthly Meeting
Denton Senior Center
Installation called to order: 9:30 a.m. by Past President, Alfredo Sanchez
Meeting called to order at 10:15 a.m
Members Present: Lilian Adams, Dr. Rosana Boyd, Dr. Roberto Calderon, Dianne Costa, Emilio "Popo"
Gonzalez, Sylvia Guzman-Acuff, Blas Daniel Hinojosa, Dorothy Martinez,Anita Martinez-Strickland,John
Montoya,Annette Mulkey, Dr. Frank Perez, Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa,Joba Ramirez, Dr. Rudy
Rodriguez,Alfredo Sanchez; Prudence Sanchez; Dr. Ramiro Valdez
New Members as of 1-23-2016: David Arbuckle, David Garcia,Judge Tiffany Haertling, Kelly Sayre,Jason
Vaughn,Jennifer Winmill (Enrique Valle will submit payment w/Paypal).
Guests: Rev. Wayne Hamit, Waneta Hamit, Gloria Moncibitis (?), David Garcia, John Montoya,
Trent Trubenbach, Honorable Judge Judy Horn, Honorable Hugh Coleman, Kelly Sayre,
Erasmo Vasquez, Dianne Edmondson, Pete Garcia, Leo Emilio Gonzalez, Gary & Ruth
Armfield, Daryl & Adryana Boyne, Honorable Andy Eads, Read King, Dr. T. Acuff.
I. Welcome & Pledge by Past President 2014, Alfredo Sanchez
II. Prayer- Pastor Wayne Hamit
III. Installation of 2016 President, Sylvia Guzman-Acuff—Sylvia was installed by Past President
2014,Alfredo Sanchez. She was sworn in as President of Council #4366 as of January 23, 2016.
IV. Denton County Commissioner's Court—Proclamation Honoring Sylvia Guzman-Acuff as being
sworn in January 23, 2016.
V. Introduction of Guests—all the above guests introduced themselves and honored Madame
President Sylvia Guzman-Acuff
VI. Words of Wisdom by President Sylvia Guzman-Acuff. Photography by Denton Record Chronicle
(attached)
VI I. Reception—Coffee, breakfast tacos, cake cutting, fruit &juice
VIII. Formal Meeting called to Action by Madame President Acuff @ 10:10 a.m.
IX. Diane Costa—calls for recognition of a Quorum—There was a Quorum.
X. Minutes— (Carmen Grant, Secretary absent)The November Minutes indicated the Council was
to review the October Minutes that were not reviewed in November (October Minutes taken by
Tiff O'Neal).The October Minutes were not available. November Minutes by Carmen were
emailed to Sylvia Acuff. Names of members present at the November meeting were not listed.
Sylvia Acuff motioned to accept the November Minutes with a request that Dorothy Martinez or
Anita Strickland obtain sign-in for November and a copy of the October 2015 Minutes for the
February 20 meeting. Dorothy Martinez second the motion. Motion passed.
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XI. Treasurer Report (Tiff O'Neal,Treasurer absent): She emailed her report to Sylvia Acuff. Report
showed:
a. pay online w/Operations balance: $1400.46
b. Scholarship balance: $7,664.68
i. Notation was made that all dues must be paid by the next meeting to mail in
Membership.
ii. Ramiro Valdez shared his name was not included in the current Treasurer's
Report as having paid his membership on November 21, 2015 with Check
#2760.Anita Strickland shared she would ask Tiff about this.
iii. Dianne Costa, made a correction to her name listed as Diane Acosta.
iv. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa asked about the fees for Lopez Dues for the usage of the
"Square". President Acuff shared the "Square"fees should apply to the person
charging on the "Square" and not to LULAC. Notation was made. Membership
runs from January-December.
V. New memberships paid Jan. 23, 2016: Dr. Roberto Calderon, Maria T.Jimenez,
Emilio "Popo" Gonzalez, Blas Daniel Hinojosa, Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, David
Arbuckle, David Garcia,Tiffany Haertling, Kelly Sayre,Jason Vaughn,Jennifer
Winmill (Enrique Valle Paypal).
c. New signatures on the DATCU acct:Tiffany O'Neal as Treasurer and Sylvia Guzman-
Acuff, President.
Dorothy Martinez made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report; Alfredo Sanchez seconded.
Motion passed.
XII. Standing Committee Reports
a. Voter's Registration—Alfredo Sanchez shared successful registrations at NCTC and Texas
Woman's University.These will continue at both campuses working closely with Dr.
Roxanne Del Rio from NCTC. Volunteers have been available from each campus.Alfredo
shared the interest of NCTC to begin a Young Adult's LULAC Chapter. President Acuff
asked that Alfredo send out the Voter's Registration schedule to Council members for
volunteers.
b. Nominations—Chair, Dorothy Martinez announced that nominations were emailed
November and appointed by acclamation. Dr. Rosanna Boyd showed that we received
the email for nominations, but not for voting. Several members present, Annette
Mulkey,Joba Ramirez, Alfredo Sanchez, shared they did not receive a nomination's
request or the election email or ballot. Dorothy shared three or four persons responded
to the vote. It was determined that there was a misunderstanding if this email was for
nominations or for voting. It was determined that according to bylaws, nominations
were not complete and voting had not occurred. Voting needed to be done two weeks
after nominations since there was no suspension to accept unopposed to be chosen by
acclamation.
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i. A request for nominations to add others at this meeting was discussed to be in
compliance with ruling for the Officer's to take oath. Sylvia Acuff nominated
Lilian Adams for President-Elect. Ramiro Valdes self-nominated for Sgt.At Arms.
Jason Vaughn made motions to suspended the rules to be in accordance to the
constitution.
ii. Jason Vaughn's first suspension was for all uncontested offices—with this
suspension we would not need to vote,those unopposed would be
automatically chosen. During this time The first motion did not include the
president elect because it had been determined to be contested (Lillian Adams
&Anita Strickland). The motion included:Treasurer,Tiff O'Neal; Secretary,
Carmen Grant; Parliamentarian, Frank Perez, Sgt at Arms, Ramiro Valdez.
Motion to Accept was by Frank Perez, Second by Blas Daniel Hinojosa—
Motion Passed
iii. The second suspension was for President-Elect, a contested position (Lillian
Adams &Anita Strickland)through a voting by SurveyMonkey online would be
sent out by President Acuff. President Acuff, Parliamentarian, Frank Perez and
Nomination Chair, Dorothy Martinez would receive the voting results.
Motion to Accept—Blas Daniel Hinojosa, Second by John Montoya
iv. The third was done when Anita canceled and dropped out, so then the
President Elect position became uncontested.The third suspension of the rules
allowed Lilian's appointment.
Motion to Accept—Sylvia Acuff, Second by Dorothy Martinez
c. 2016 Scholarship Chair:
i. Anita Martinez-Strickland reported that National's scholarship application will
be available February 1't, then sent out to campus counselors.
ii. Banquet—April 9, Saturday
iii. Spring Hill Suites by Marriott (currently the Holiday Inn&Suites being renovated)
iv. Sit down dinner
v. Letters sent out to donors
vi. Normally get 50% matching funds from Nationals. New National President has
discussed matching at 100%.
vii. Speaker for Banquet—Anita shared that the Council President chooses the
speaker. President Acuff will look into choosing a speaker.
President Acuff asked that the donor packet be emailed to everyone so that it is available for
everyone to share. President asked if we award those who are in most need. Anita shared that
we award students as well as non-citizens based on National rules. President Acuff discussed in-
kind donations as a possibility raising funds. Sylvia requested the names of those on the
committee.Anita shared we usually have about a dozen scholarship members. Dr. Boyd
suggested a charity ball or silent auction for the future. Montoya shared he will try to get United
Way to donate. President Acuff suggested a subcommittee to raise funds. Anita reminded us
that all funds need to be in to LULAC 4366 by mid-February since they are due to Nationals by
March V.
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i. Jason asked for the cost per dinner ticket.Anita shared, $40 at this time
ii. Jason suggested we consider$49 to make it more appealing per marketing.
Discussion was held.
iii. Jason made a motion to raise the scholarship banquet ticket to$49.00.
Sylvia Acuff—second the motion. Motion passed.
XIII.Old Business:
a. Dorothy Martinez shared Denton ISD recognized Chris Ice for his work with GOAL.
b. Alfredo discussed the Kids First Program with Chief of Police Powell. Approximately 400
kids participated.This program focused on, How to react to Police.
c. LULAC Youth went to UNT to a College Day
XIV.New Business
a. Hispanic Immigration integration Project HIIP—Sylvia Acuff shared National LULAC has
up to a $40,000 grant on this project. She would like for the council to consider this.
b. Council of the Year—President Sylvia Acuff asked on the progress of this. Dorothy
Martinez shared she has the forms and all that she needs to submit this since she has
done this before. Dorothy shared she will work on this project.
c. United Way—John Montoya shared Denton LULAC is welcomed to use their facilities for
meetings.They would just have to check on the availability on the calendar.
XV. President's Report
a. Madame President Acuff thanked everyone for today's installation and presence at the
meeting.
b. President Acuff shared she donated a 40 cup percolator to the Denton Senior Center in
behalf of LULAC(purchased by Sylvia Acuff).
c. Next scheduled meeting scheduled for February 20, 2016
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Minutes taken by Isabella Pina-Hinojosa (Secretary Carmen Grant—absent)
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American Citizens,is sworn In by former president rim Sanchez at a Saturday
Ingrning meeting.Guzman-Acuff spoke to the attendees alter her instal men lt.say-
•'W a need to realize vR are in the world together.W matter what color we are,
re together.It is imperative to me that we learn how to get along with each
othe`•• Correction:Installed by Alfredo Sanchez,Past President,2014.
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