Office of Student Life & Athletics

Student Alumni Association

Minutes - January 2008

Student Alumni Association Minutes
January 16 & 17, 2008 Meetings in Savanah Center 203

Members Present: J.J. Cox, Sarah Felter, Bryan Norkus, Rebecca Turpin, Sydney Barrows, Christie Moreland, Rachel Testi, Rudy Herrera, Dan Grabarek, Jeremy Cox, Monica Deven

Members Absent:

Call to order: Paulette called the meetings to order at 11:35 AM on Wed. and 12:05 PM on Thurs.

I. Old Business

• A. Gift wrapping
  • 1. went well; the money we earned was put toward purchasing Christmas items for the 2 families we are “adopting”
• B. “Adopt a Family” for Christmas
  • 1. club purchased gifts for the children of 2 different families. (there was a total of 6 boys)
  • 2. The club raised around $420, so we spent about $70 on each child
• C. Executive Council
  • 1. Sydney Barrows was the student representative from IU Northwest and attended the Executive Council with Paulette in Indianapolis

II. New Business

• A. Red Hawk Debate Tournament
  • 1. High School Tournament
  • 2. Need volunteers to greet people
  • 3. This Saturday, Jan. 19 @ 7AM
• B. 2008 Youth Summit
  • 1. Friday, Feb. 8 in Savanah Center
  • 2. need volunteers to direct people from 8-9 AM
  • 3. contact Paulette is you would like to volunteer
• C. Hoosiers for Higher Education
  • 1. Wednesday, Feb. 13
  • 2. all day event in Indianapolis
  • 3. if interested in attending, contact Paulette
  • 4. a student representative from IU Northwest will be chosen to give a 3-5 minute speech on why it’s important to be civically involved in the community. If seriously interested contact Paulette immediately.
• D. Etiquette Dinner
  • 1. Wednesday, Feb. 27
  • 2. 6-8 P.M. in Library Conference Center
  • 3. limited spots available, if interested contact Paulette ASAP
• E. Nursing Alumni Reunion / Openhouse
  • 1. Monday, March 3 from 4-7 P.M.
  • 2. need about 2 volunteers to help welcome & direct people
• F. IU Cares
  • 1. Saturday, April 19
  • 2. statewide volunteer project focusing on literacy
  • 3. will be collecting books at various locations, which are TBA
  • 4. need volunteers to help collect books from book drop off locations
• H. LeaderShape
  • 1. leadership conference- great opportunity & great on resumes
  • 2. paid for by SAA
  • 3. new dates TBA—sometime in May or possibly August
  • 4. contact Paulette if interested in attending
• I. Grad Fest
  • 1. Thursday, Feb. 7
  • 2. Savannah Center Lobby from 1-7
  • 3. seniors prepare for graduation (order caps / gowns, etc.)
  • 4. need volunteers to help Paulette at booth
• J. Academic College Experience (ACE)
  • 1. Friday, Feb. 29
  • 2. service to students & community
  • 3. need volunteers to direct & check people in from 8-9 AM
• K. IU Northwest Openhosue
  • 1. Wed. April 2, 4:30-6:30
  • 2. need volunteers to help greet/direct people and give tours
• L. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
  • 1. Tamarak Hall Theatre

III. Fundraising Ideas

• A. Candy Bars
  • 1. sell box of candy bars for $1 each
  • 2. boxes are in Paulette’s office for members to pick up starting Tuesday
• B. Carson’s Day Coupons
  • 1. club decided against doing this fundraiser again

**Note: AAA is sponsoring a Roadside Emergency Day

Date / Time is TBA
I’ll update you further in an upcoming e-mail.

***If you’re able to volunteer or would like to attend any event please contact Paulette or another officer. Thanks!