Location: IRC server linkline.ca.us.webchat.org, channel #asfar
Time: 8:30 pm central time

Board members present: Matthew Havens, Justin Mallone, Larissa Price, David Schneider-Joseph, Oliver Traldi, Susan Wishnetsky
Members present: David C, James L, Daniel M, Jason P, Mark S
Visitors present: one

The meeting was called to order at 8:39 pm central time.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the February 7th meeting were approved without objection. Susan Wishnetsky mentioned that there was an innacuracy in the January 24th meeting minutes regarding the filing of forms with the Missouri Secretary of State. Justin Mallone moved to amend those minutes to correct that innacuracy. The motion was seconded, and carried 4-0.

Reports of Officers

The President, Justin Mallone, gave no report.

The Vice President, Larissa Price, gave no report.

The Secretary, David Schneider-Joseph, reported that ASFAR is getting new members at a rate of one per day, and that it currently has 508 active members.

The Treasurer, Susan Wishnetsky, reported that she is preparing to file ASFAR's tax status with the IRS, file a tax document for 2000, and open an ASFAR bank account.

Reports of Committees

The prospects of participating in a joint zine with other youth rights organizations and putting together a youth rights radio show were discussed.

The advertising committee reported that one order has been placed through the HostRocket.com affiliate link, but that it has not been recorded on ASFAR's Commission Junction account. The ASFAR Bookstore sold one book, and received a one dollar commission. Justin Mallone moved that ASFAR resign from the Burst Media advertising network due to the fact that they require a demographic survey to be placed on their members' web sites. The motion was seconded, and passed 5-0.

Old Business

Susan Wishnetsky reported that she phoned the American Library Association regarding co-litigation with them on their suit opposing the tying of federal funds to Internet filters in libraries, and got a call back from Judith Krug of the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom. Judith suggested that Susan phone the ALA's lawyer in New York who is handling the lawsuit, but she expressed doubt as to whether ASFAR would be in sync with the ALA on this. She said that ASFAR would be expected to bring its name and its specific concerns to the lawsuit. There was discussion of what those concerns would be. Judith also confirmed that the ACLU has a separate suit concerning the same issue. Susan moved that David Schneider-Joseph contact the ACLU to discuss possible co-litigation with them. The motion was seconded, and passed 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm central time.

Respectfully submitted,

David Schneider-Joseph
Secretary, ASFAR