Minutes of the Board of Directors for the USGenWeb Census Project Meeting held October 6, 2003 via Internet using mIRC beginning at 8:06 PM CT and ending at 8:46 PM CT. Present: Ron Eason Ellen Horner Veda Mendoza Sue Soden A quorum being set, the meeting was called to order by Ellen Horner. Officer, board, or standing committee reports: None Special orders addressed: None Minutes of the September 1, 2003 meeting, as sent electronically have been received by all present and there being no discussion or corrections are accepted as sent. The minutes of the August 4, 2003 meeting, also sent electronically, were received by all present and there also being no discussion or corrections on them, were also accepted as sent. Old Business: SERVICE MARK: Ron Eason gave us an update on the current status of our service mark. He had received the return receipt from the envelope via USPS last week. He is still trying to contact the attorney to determine what our next step will be in the process. Sue Soden noted that there had been a change on the website at: http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78%2F047841&action=Req uest+Status Ron will check to see how many classes we filed under so that we can be prepared when the time comes to remit additional funds. We believe that the fee is $100 per class filed. GATHERING: Condolences were expressed that Ron Eason would not be able to attend, but since it is his anniversary it is quite understandable. Everyone is excited about finally getting to meet each other and looking forward to our Nashville Gathering on October 24-26th. Ellen will be sending a reminder to Wayne Duncan. New Business: MINUTES: Sue Soden requested that Ron Eason assume the duty of adding the minutes to our web page at http://www.us-census.org/cphome/pubrec_board.html. Ron accepted, but said that he may need help a few times until he becomes familiar with the procedure. NEW ADDRESSES: It was noted that Jeri Shangle had already moved to Florida and that Veda Mendoza also has a new address. Ellen Horner adjourned the meeting at 8:46 PM CT to reconvene on November 3, 2003 at 9:00 PM EDT Items for next Board Meeting: