Today’s Meeting Agenda

• Ratify part of all of the proposed bylaws
• Hold elections for officers
• Develop a plan for the next meeting and onwards

Links and Info

Our Chapter

• Membership Roster Form
• Google Group Mailing List
• Discord Invite, valid until November 16, 2023
• Bylaw Draft 2
• Suggestion Form

Adjacent Organizations

• Spectra Homepage
• UCR LGBT Resource Center

Upcoming

• November 18 is LGBTQ+ Math/STEM Day.
  • Historically, the Fields Institute has held a LGBTQ+ Math Day Conference. Here’s last year’s page.
  • There may be some hybrid events based in the UK free to attend. Link
• November 20 is Trans Day of Rememberence.
  • UCR is will have a display of photos and art in honor by the HUB. Submit here by November 8th: Link
  • More info from UCR: Link

Initial Notes

Future Plans:

• Apply to become an official chapter!
• Network with the LGBT RC and get recognized on their student organizations page

Suggestions from Form:

• Education on the importance of queer resistance to white supremacy, patriarchy, and ableism; the flaws of assimilationist movements
• Understanding and respecting queer and trans people and identities: a mathematician’s guide (for a general audience within the department)
• Outdoor activities such as hiking, bowling, visiting a place such a museum or a great restaurant, etc.

Notes from the Meeting

• Vote to change “LGBTQ” to “queer and trans” in the mission statement and bylaws (Unanimous)
• Vote to ratify bylaws (Unanimous)
• Vot for Officers (Unanimous):
  • President: Will Hoffer
  • Secretary: Mark Sandey
  • Treasurer: Luis Palacios Vela
  • At Large Officers: Corryn Bottenfield, Vahagn Tovmasian
• Next General Meeting: December 1