Here are the notes from our July 1 meeting, in Tonya's lovely backyard.

Attending: Tonya, Tara, Malia, Nicole, Amy B.

We discussed membership questions, and came up with the following proposal:
1) Pool a list, of all the names of people we think would make good Chick-candidates, as well as people who have actively inquired about becoming a Chick.
2) Add to / comment on the Pros & Cons list (what we came up with is written below), as far as qualities we want and don't want in prospective members.
3) Meet in person to discuss each candidate. We also discussed the possibilities of doing a "just because" art-happening, Guerilla-art style, and trying to get as many of us involved as can come. There are a few thoughts behind this, but mainly one of getting together and doing something fun together as a group. Ideas about this follow are below. We can talk about the "guerilla-stilt" event more when we next meet.

Please respond to this email with:
a) listing any Chick-candidates you know of
b) any additions / comments you have on the pro/con list below
c) if any of the dates Gaea proposed below work for you.We thought it would be best to meet later this month, and get the new members added sooner vs. later, so that the new Chicks can get in on some gigs this summer.

Thanks!Malia
Pros: (What makes for a kickass Chick:)
Respect
Professionalism: Communication (open & able), Timeliness on Gigs, Gig-appropriate costumes.
Awareness of boundaries: Personal (emotional) and Physical safety of self & others
Good Vibes (get a good feeling from them)
Sense of humor
Investment in Chicks' mission and work (understanding they are a member, not an "employee"

Cons: (Why someone would not be a desireable Chick:)
Fear (they make us afraid / others afraid). ie. Reckless behavior, non-awareness of boundaries (physical or emotional).
Non-professionalism: (track record of non-communication, flaking out, being late for gigs)
Personal Agenda (not having a team spirit)
Disrespectful

Potential Guerilla-Art Stilting-for-fun ideas:
* a ritual of some sort?
* Peavy Plaza* Powderhorn
* Park near Tonya's house
* National Night Out progressive to everyone's blocks

We also brainstormed other ideas, including* apply for Fringe
* apply for a "Feast" funding-project
* Ask Zorengo Flamenco about their art-installation project outdoors (Tara?)
* watch "Exit through Back Door", a movie on Guerilla Art.