Mortar Board Chapter Meeting
November 15, 2012
Those present: Katherine Genzink, Casey Baxter, Elizabeth Billquist, Allie Hylen, Irma Cruz,
Madalyn Muncy, Kyle Sutton, Lydia Thornburg, Stephanie Nelson, Wayne Titus, Davis
Vanderveen, Tess Angell, Matt Smith, Pete Lawinger, Sarah Lidgard, Andreana Rosnik, Ariana
Cappuccitti, Shelby Schulz, Alicia Curtis, Amy Gagliardi, Dan Owens, Nicole George, Hana
Ogawa, Ellen Milroy, Mr. Pocock, Dr. Portfleet
Those excused: Danielle Portfleet, John Zona, Jessica Wells, Carly Nelson, Mark Donkersloot,
Derek Blok, Leah LaBarge, Aaron Sayfie, Ashley Bauman, Sam Tzou, Charlie Patchak
Those unexcused: none
I. Ice Breaker
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Spring Committee Sign-Ups – think about what you want to participate in
Presidential Swap
Dance Marathon
Wearing of the Blue Breakfast
Professor Appreciation Night
Disability Act
Weekend Recap!
A. Relay For Life-$11,827.54
1. several awards
2. thank Mark because he walked for 6.5 hours, 18.7 miles
3. had about 2/3 participation
B. International Thanksgiving Dinner
1. had 68 people sign up and only 4 missed it
2. went very well
C. Great Participation!
Book Drive: John Zona--October 13-November 15
A. $7200 in donations, boxes of books!
B. giving to Holland Heights Elementary School
V.
Mortar Board Awareness Week: Stephanie Nelson--November 26-30
A.Current Status
1.
Lemonjellos has agreed to do a 15% coupon on Thursday during the week – assume 2 per room
for dorm count
B. Obstacles
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trying to get in touch with someone at the library to display all of the awards during the week
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working on letter for those who are eligible
a)should go out Friday before Mortar Board awareness week, then another one after Thanksgiving
so know about application process
C. Help?
VI.
CASA Stocking Stuffing: Amy Gagliardi--November 29
A.Current Status
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all set
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stockings and toys ordered already
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committee will paint names on stockings when come back from Thanksgiving
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all set to do it on the 29th
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have dates picked out
B. Obstacles
C. Help?
VII.
Friendship Prom: Alicia Curtis--December 4
A.Current Status
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Tuesday, Dec 4, 7:00 PM, in Maas
B. Obstacles
C. Help?
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cannot get the room until 6:00
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bring back Christmas decorations from home to help
VIII.
Art Initiative-Mark Donkersloot
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Project Albert – statue of Albert Einstein throwing a frisbee
college very specific about pieces of art that go on Hope’s campus
join Mark’s committee to collaborate with Mr. Pocock’s class next semester
would need to raise $29,000
Mark thinks he will have at least half raised very quickly, gotten all the necessary approval
if you know anyone who might be interested in being a major donor ($2500-5000 gift) please let
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Mark know
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would have a Mortar Board 2013 plaque on it
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would want at least half raise by next semester and then start planning events to continue raising
funds more publically
IX.
Break Out Small Groups
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Sweatshirts!
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Meeting Adjourned