OLD BUSINESS

•  Kashubian Exchange: An exchange of tradition, heritage, and art between traveling Kashubian exhibit and Native American artifacts. Professor Kaczynski is helping with organization.

•  Need to look into facilities in Gdynia and Seattle to house events

•  Need to meet with tribes and museums regarding artifacts

•  Work with City Art Director (Seattle) as broker and agent

•  Focus on commercial activity once exchange is solidified

•  SGSCA presented “Diabel” with the Excellence in Independent Film award.

•  Met with P.R. rep for Silver Screens; she will assist in securing films

•  Will try to split as many costs with Los Angeles Festival as possible

•  Port Exchange: Mike Waske is organizing this event. Delegates from Gdynia : Port Director, VP, and Director of Federal Agency, are all arriving in Seattle for meetings and tours.

•  Sealth High School Exchange: Glen Lee is organizing this project. Goal is to arrange an exchange between Seath High School and Gdynia .

•  Washington Business Week Student Exchange: Andy Okinczyc is staffing and organizing this proposal.

•  Business Exchanges:

•  Chamber of Commerce

•  Pomerania Develop Authority Venture Capital Fund

NEW BUSINESS

•  SGSCA Workplan: Discussed rough organizational outline for third quarter of 2005, through third quarter 2006.

•  Autumn Bazaar: The Polish Home is hosting their annual bazaar on November 5 th – 6 th . Volunteers are needed.

•  Polish Home Ventilation: President of Polish Home has approached tenants regarding a new ventilation project and possible donations.

•  Motion to donate a one-time sum to Polish Home rebuilding fund in the amount of $1,000.

•  Seconded

•  Passed unanimously

•  Treasurer's Report:

$3,253.21= general fund

- $32.11 = orphanage fund

$1,612.74 = Film Festival

•  Secretary's Report: Minutes approved

Meeting Adjourned: 8:34 pm

Next Meeting: 11 November, 2005