SSS Advisory Board Minutes
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Present: Krista Falk, Casey Hoffman, Jason Rosas Ramirez, Amy Schick, Sean Szydel, Barbara
Vue, Tony Xiong, Eyasu Ogbazghi, Bruce Ouderkirk, Andy Strowig
Reports:
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Secretary’s Report: Casey read last meeting’s minutes, and they were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: There is a current balance of $500.32 after $16 was paid for bowling.
Old Business:
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Constitution Updates: Final version will be sent to Danielle and posted on Blusync
soon.
TRIO Day: TRIO Day was Tuesday, March 31st. It went well, and the workshops were
very informative.
Burrachos Fundraiser: Tuesday, April 21st, 5-9 pm. The Advisory Board meeting will
be held at Burrachos at 5:00 on the 21st. Flyers will be made using Eyasu’s design. We
will print 100 sheets of paper. 50 of them will have four small flyers on each sheet,
giving us about 200 flyers to hand out to people. 50 sheets will each be printed as one
large flyer to hang in the academic buildings as well as the dorms. The small flyers will
be printed in black and white for .14 each, and the large flyers will be printed in color for
.38 each. The cost should come to $27 dollars, including $1 for cutting the flyers. We
also plan to write on the white boards in the academic buildings. Eyasu will ask about
getting our flyer on the TV screens in Davies. Sean also suggested getting a table set up
in Davies the day of the fundraiser to raise awareness.
Nursing Home Visit: Mason was not here, so we will discuss this at the next meeting.
New Business:
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T- Shirt Results: The fourth t-shirt design won the vote with 30 votes. Tony contacted
L.E. Philips asking about a quote, and was told they will get back to him in the next 24
hours. We are waiting to see what the quote is to determine a price per shirt. Bruce will
send out an email soon asking how many people are interested in purchasing a shirt.
End of the Year Event: There will be an end of the year picnic on Tuesday, May 5th.
The Advisory Board meeting will be held at 5:00pm prior to the cookout beginning at
5:30pm until 7:00pm. Tony will see about reserving a location on lower campus.
Meeting Times for Fall 2015: Not enough people have set up their fall class schedules,
so we will discuss next meeting.
Special Elections: Tony and Sean are graduating this semester, so the Vice President will
take over the President’s position, and a new Vice President needs to be elected as well as
a Publicity Officer. You can bring nominations to the next meeting, where we’ll begin to
elect new officers.
Open Floor:
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This weekend is Hmong Heritage Month’s parents’ weekend. They are looking for
volunteers potentially to sell food. Next Thursday, the 16th, Hmong Heritage Month is
hosting a poetry slam at the Cabin from 7:00-9:00pm, and anyone is allowed to perform.
The Tunnel of Oppression is coming up soon and is looking for student participation.
The Think Tank and Peer Diversity Educators have openings if you are looking for job
opportunities.
Blugold Beginnings is looking for volunteers to help with 5th grade tour day. You can get
15 hours of Service Learning or split the time with a partner if you are not able to make it
the whole time. This will be held on April 23-24th. You can contact Jodi Thesing-Ritter
for more information.
Sean suggested taking part in “Experience U” on April 16th from 5pm-8pm. This is a free
opportunity to learn about social networking and business advice.
Tony also suggested Reading Partners for Service Learning hours, where you are
matched up with an elementary student assisting them to read once or twice a week.
Upcoming Events:
o Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Weds, April 8, 1:00-1:50pm, Schneider 223
o Tickets to The Three Sisters, April 16-18 and April 22-25, 7:30pm, Kjer Theatre
o Tickets to To Kill a Mockingbird, Tues, April 21 7:30pm Schofield Aud
Next meeting will be held on April 21st, 5:00pm, at Burrachos
Submitted by Casey Hoffman