Meeting Minutes for 1/15/2009

This was probably the most productive meeting we've had so far! We were able to sit down and come up with the Statement of Purpose for the Bylaws, which was a really huge step for us. We also were able to review the Articles of Incorporation and improve upon that. With the accomplishments from this meeting we will be able to start creating some good website content, which should probably be a focus for the next meeting on Monday, 1/19/2009.

Here are the minutes for the meeting:

Dreem Reality Meeting

Date: Thursday 1/15/2009 Time Start: 10:59 pm (Atlantic) Time End: 12:30 am

Location: Gainsville, Virginia

Attending: Phoenix – President; Dani – Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

I. Welcome! Acro-yoga to warm up and relax (10:34 – 10:59pm).

II. Phoenix book review:

· Confirm that we are non-member structure

· Maybe take on "Scientific" category later which may lead to more funding.

· Unrelated business activities – can do them to raise funds, but can't be a majority of income for the organization (ex: bake sale, youth dance)

· Review donation rules pg. 77ish of book

· 51% rule – salaries in a few years

III. Check list review

IV. Review and Discussion of Articles

· Purpose for articles

· Statement of purpose

· Did some good editing of the statement of purpose: "The specific purposes for which this corporation is organized are to educate the general public about various topics including but not limited to self-development, goal achievement, and motivation. Also, it will be a scholarship and special needs oriented charitable organization."

V. Review and Discussion of Bylaws

· Need to finish mission statement – address major objectives and activities (DID! See attachment)

· Need to have Bylaws read by next meeting: Monday, 1/19

VI. State and Federal Tax Exempt application Review

· Review moved to next meeting: Monday, 1/19

VII. Wrap-up

· Shouldn't have meeting on bed or in bedroom – need to sit up at a table! We got tired quicker.

· Got a LOT done today! Very impressed with the work done on the Articles and Bylaws

· Meetings are excellent, it has helped us gain a better understanding of what needs to happen and how far along we are.

· Fruit and other brain goods are great to eat!

· The acro-yoga at the beginning was a little too distracting.

ATTACHMENT:

Statement of Purpose for Bylaws of Dreem Reality

SECTION 1. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:

A) To provide instruction and guidance to the general public for self-actualization, goal achievement, and motivation pertaining to topics that include but are not limited to travel, culture, music, art, spirituality, and technology.

B) To directly engage the public through activities such as workshops, speaking panels, conferences, counseling, and lectures.

C) To inform and educate by publications such as online forums, newsletters, blogs, and a central information hub.

D) To provide financial assistance to specific individuals and organizations for promotion of goal attainment.

E) To host an annual donation contest as well as to sponsor specific projects through charitable contribution.