Meeting notes

We will not be meeting May 20, 2009. Our next meeting will be May 27, 2009, at 7 PM in the Montana State University student union 2nd floor cafeteria in the NW corner.

If you agree with our mission, you are welcome to join plan with us.

Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
October 22, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)

Facilitator: Jim
Attendees: 6

Several new members to group, so began with introductions to each other and about the group.

New initiatives:

Nick volunteered to go to Gallatin Wildlife Association meeting and serve as liaison with that group.

Mark volunteered to donate some of his pictures to the group - upload to website, create a flyer

Jim will discuss with BFC, regarding fencing project. A couple new members of the group have experience building fences on ranches and expressed interest in going down that route. The group reached consensus to pursue the matter of building buffalo proof fences with ranches.

Jenny will pursue tabling at the co-op.

Jenny will also draft a potential letter to the editor; the hope is that we regularly send letters to the editor from members of the group.

Jim will be uploading a new version of the Web site.

The group discussed having some kind of educational event and logistics with that, as well as having a Bozeman volunteer day at BFC.

Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
July 2, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)

Facilitator: Chris
Attendees: 4

Updates
Group discussed:
1. Outcome of Monday panel discussion at the Library
2. Farmer's Market Tabling
3. Protest at Mammoth on July 26th

Reports From Working Groups
1. Media/Outreach:
Having a workshop and/or a table at the Bioneers Conference in October was discussed. Costs and table dimensions will be determined.
We also brainstormed some BAB logo ideas, and a member will bring proposals to a future meeting.
There was discussion about the regularity of BAB potlucks.

2. Cooperation/Support:
We discussed logistical and member support of the July 26th protest at Mammoth. We will look into designing and screenprinting t-shirts for the protesters, and a carpool for the event will be organized.

Proposals
1. Consensus was met to hold a table or workshop (or both) at the Bioneers Conference if available
2. Consensus was met to hold BAB potlucks on the last Sunday of every month at 7PM - Cooper Park while it's warm and dry.

Announcements
Next Meeting:

Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
May 21, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)

Facilitator: Chris
Attendees: 5

Updates
Group discussed:
1. Nine bulls at Duck Creek, continued hazing operations on Horse Butte
2. Formal complaint by Hebgen Lake Estates Homeowner's Assn.

Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
May 14, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)

Facilitator: Mel
Attendees: 4

Meeting opening, introductions, and review of agenda

Updates

1. BFC rally was today (5/14) 12pm to 2pm at the State Capitol in Helena. Jim and Joe went and discussed the event.

2. Informal meeting with HOBNOB for Thursday May 15th.

3. June educational event: Chris will book the venue at the Bozeman Public Library.

Agenda Items

1. Consensus was met for the revised campaign proposal as follows:

Buffalo Are Wildlife!

Suggested modes of action include, but are not limited to: