Operation Identity Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Lee Morgan.

Roll call: Lee Morgan, Amy Butel, Karen Brugge, Karen Thurmond, Connie Martin, Mark Dickerson.

Minutes of November meeting read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Balance: $3,026, with one check ($100) outstanding; probably check for Christmas gifts; Connie will follow up with Barbara Free to verify this.

Old Business

• AAC representative - Lee reported that Jennie Dyman, adoptee from Taos, is the NM AAC Rep and is planning to come to our conference.
• O.I. Conference — Connie and committee members reported on actions:
— Location (Mark) - Monte Vista Church (Monte Vista and Richmond); cost will depend on need for visual aid, audio system, kitchen, etc.
— Theme (Connie) - "Healthy Communications in the Adoption World"
— Flyer (Connie for Jenna) - Jenna will prepare flyer; group will gather to prepare for mailing
— Speakers (Connie for Barbara)
    Keynote speaker - Gwendolyn Natusch
    TBD - Barbara
    Search and Reunion update - Elaine
    Legal - Lee preferred that we ask Judge Romero this time instead of Hal (Connie will ask Jenna to contact)
— The possibility of a panel was discussed; no resolution
— Communication (Mark) - Mark will coordinate various means of publicizing the conference; will gladly accept suggestions
— Connie asked group for confirmation to proceed in research and potential reporting at conference on issues related to donor-conceived children searching for birthfather; received go-ahead.
• O.I. Survey — Connie reported that only seven responses had been received; two are interested in being contacted (attendees agreed Connie should contact)
• Library — Mark reported discussing this with contacts at the Center for Spiritual Living; todate there is not a library available but they hope to do so after remodel.

New business

• O.I. Officers for 2009:
Lee and Connie have agreed to remain as President and Vice President. Amy and Kate do not want to continue as Secretary and Treasurer. No nominating committee was established. Contacts will be made to fill these positions.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned