Notre Dame Club of Atlanta
Board Meeting
January 31, 2005
Meeting Notes
Attendees:
Bob Splude, Rose Carroll, Todd Stroup, Tim Thilman, Tanya Walker, Helen Collins, Jim Collins,
Maria Mucha, Amanda McHugh, Pat Wirtz, Chris Kocks, Tony Suber, Kevin McHugh, Lauren
Elizabeth
President's Message & Board Transition – Bob outlined the year ahead and discussed the open
board positions and VP position. We discussed increasing the number of board positions;
although, we would need to change the bylaws to be consistent.
Nominations for Board Positions – nominations were made for Tony Suber for VP, Bob Splude for
Board, more…
Financial Report – we have roughly $4k in the bank. Anticipate expenses for Omni hotel deposit,
summer service student payment, alumni senate, and membership mailings. Income expected
from GT game sponsorship and membership dues.
Treasurer Transition - Eileen has begun the Treasurer transition to Doug. Doug needs to be
added to the account.
Membership & Events Calendar – reviewed and edited the calendar for the year. Calendar was
approved.
Website Updates – website updates were identified for the calendar, home page, and contacts
pages.
GT Game Weekend Update – Kevin and Amanda provided the update. Marketing and
sponsorship are right on target. Need to keep cranking on the tailgate, pep rally, and other
events. Tailgate location is set for the GT Aquatic Center and evaluating catering. Pep rally
working on guest speakers, band, cheerleaders, etc.
Ticket Exchanges and Visiting Clubs – did not cover
BA ND Update – Tanya provided the update. Transition of leadership to ____. Events focus on
HOA and Fall Affair.
Young Alums – Pat provided the update. Considering Thrashers game for event. Continue with
happy hours.
Alumni Senate – Bob provided the update. Bob and Rose will attend alumni senate. Chris will
also try to attend. Tanya expressed possible interest also. Use opportunity to promote the GT
game and learn from other clubs.
Summer Service Student – Bob provided update. We will try to make a half payment for the
remaining balance for the summer service student program later this year.
#1 I spoke with the Adrea Smith Shappel at the Center for Social Concerns
and David Rocchio at the Georgia Justice Project and we will be using that
location again for the summer service project. I told Andrea we will again
house the student in alumni homes to avoid additional costs for meals.
We did give a lunch allowance last year. I will be getting a start & end
date for the student soon and will then solicit hosts through the newsletter.
UND Night – Update provided by Maria, Helen, Bob. Dan Saracino will be our administration
guest. We will stick with a brunch format this year.
Voices of Faith – Update provided by Bob. Visiting vocal group will need housing.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Request from a senior alum to increase presence in parade with a
float. A float would cost roughly $2k. We are looking for possible sponsorship.
ND Tax Assistance Program – Feb – Jim Webster is coordinating preparation meetings in Feb
and March.
Peach State Putt-Putt Tournament – Tony will head up the putt-putt tourney again this year. Tim
Thilman volunteered to help coordinate.
GT ticket auction – promote this as a significant benefit for club members.
Regional Alumni Representative - Rose checked with the alumni association and the term for our
region 15 director, Phil Carter, end his term July 2008. So we have some time to
think about finding a local candidate to promote.
Next Meeting – Tuesday, April ??? (I left my notes at the office and will look on Wed)