PROJECTS

The TEN leadership is looking for feedback from TEN members as to the direction for TEN in 2000. In order for the organization to thrive, it must have the active participation of all members.

Members are encouraged to provide suggestions to the Board for events/activities they would like to see sponsored by TEN. The Board is dedicated to making TEN a vital organization for the Greater Eastside Communities but it needs member participation to do so. It is very easy to contact the Board through voice mail, e-mail and regular mail. Take a few minutes to think of one event that you would really like TEN to sponsor and send it along!

The Bellevue PFLAG organization has a Speaker's Bureau which provides gay and lesbians for various speaking activities at area schools, churches and community colleges. It is a rewarding way to interact with these organizations and to correct some of the misconceptions in the general community about gays and lesbians. To volunteer as a speaker, send an e-mail or leave a message on TEN voicemail.

The Board

Perhaps you would like to consider a position on the TEN board. If you are interested in knowing more about Board of Directors' responsibilities, please contact the TEN voice mail number or send an e-mail or regular mail. All inquiries will receive a return telephone call.

You can participate on the TEN Board as an officer, project coordinator or member at large. Officers include:

Co-Presidents - The co-presidents set the agenda for and preside over monthly board meetings. As such, they are responsible for helping to define and carry out TEN's immediate goals and objectives.

Secretary - Responsible for recording and maintaining the minutes from TEN's monthly board meetings. The secretary is also empowered to contract with various organizations as required to conduct TEN's business.

Treasurer - Handles accounts payable and accounts receivable, prepares an annual budget for TEN, monitors spending and prepares a monthly treasurer's report for presentation to the board. In addition, the treasurer is the primary person who monitors TEN's adherence to the IRS 501 (c) (3) requirements. The treasurer also assists with fund raising events and the annual membership drive.

To become a board member, join or for more information on TEN, The Eastside Network please contact chair persons:

Sonja Bilden

email: sbilden@msn.com

phone: 425.890.1925

address: P.O. Box 2, Bellevue, WA 98015

Mary Dispenza

email: mcdispenza@earthlink.net

phone: 425.644.2468

address: P.O. Box 2, Bellevue WA 98015

Project Coordinators

Event planning - Plan monthly programs for TEN meetings that cover a broad area of interest. The new focus of TEN is on more social events, along with a collaborative effort with Bellevue PFLAG at their monthly meetings. Responsibilities include scheduling venues for TEN social evenings, identifying the dates, and writing up a short description of the event for inclusion on the Website and in the monthly newsletter.

Newsletter - Prepare a bimonthly newsletter which is sent to all TEN members, solicit articles from outside sources, other board members or TEN members, and assist in the logistics of printing and mailing the newsletter.

Membership - Maintain a data base of active and inactive TEN members. This will also include compiling a TEN membership directory, which will be published quarterly. Assist in collecting event fees each month. Respond to membership queries. Answer TEN's voicemail.