The DSAA Board of Directors met on October 2 for their regular working meeting.

Mickey gave a summary of the educational seminar about water. It was suggested that the next educational seminar be about Fire Prevention and Safety.

Alisha reported about the Sierra Nevada Alliance conference she attended this summer.

The DSAA survey has been a huge success, with over 500 respondents (almost 30%). The results will be presented by Godbe Research, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3. The location is to be determined.

The next Summit Summit is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 10am - noon. The location and exact agenda are to be determined.

There were also some logistical discussions, including obtaining liability and Directors and Officers insurance, signing the conflict of interest policy and biographies of new board members as well as job descriptions for officers.

Read the meeting minutes for more information.

The DSAA Board will meet on Sunday, October 7 from 9am - 12:30pm for a professionally facilitated "Action Planning Meeting" to set priorities, goals and timelines for the next year. This retreat will be held at the home of Sara Taillon.

The next DSAA Board working meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 3 after the survey presentation.