I. Call to Order/Welcome II. Voting Members Seth Burkert Jim Kilcoyne Gary Van Shaften David Kozak Andrew Holzer Bob MacDonald Brennan Zapf Pat Himes Mike Flott Conor Lynch Andrew Smith Rob Ruby Aaron Osysko Noah Langer III. Attendance Seth Burkert Pat Himes Andrew Holzer Colin Trout Noah Langer Frank Spacey David Kozak (Late) JP Mansberger (Late) Jason Ruppert (Late) III. Prayer Vice President Patrick Himes opened our meeting with a prayer in Mike Flott’s (Chaplain) absence IV. Officer Reports A. President (Seth Burkert) (1) Membership (a) Need to increase our membership every year (goal of 20 for 2016) (i) Membership is up from 2014 (ii) Goal is 5 new members a year (iii) Donations are often made to undergrads, FUI open, and MS Society (iv) Further members creates more events and more donations to our philanthropy (b) Retain current members (i) Numbers should never decrease (ii) Pushed for renewal of membership at the meeting (iii) The E-Board of Seth Burkert, Patrick Himes, and Andrew Holzer are paid for the 2016 year (2) Events (a) Previously have done Pirates Tailgate and Harrisburg Beer Festival 1. Had 12 members at each event. Both were great successes (ii) Ideas for other events? 1. Washington D.C. 2. Baltimore 3. The spring event can be first or second weekend in May every year so as to appropriately plan and schedule (iii) Areas that would be best for events B. Vice President (Pat Himes) (1) No notes from Pat C. Treasurer (Andy Holzer) (1) Current Balance: 405.34 (2) Turn in dues now for 2016 up until end of 2015 D. Secretary (Andy Holzer) (1) No notes. E. Historian (David Kozak) (1) Late attendance (2) Will begin development and enhancement of the organization’s website F. Chaplain (Mike Flott) (1) Would like to retain his spot as chaplain. Was unable to attend. V. New Business A. FUI Open and FUI Bike Tour is August 21 & 22: Normally second weekend in July (1) Lewisburg PA (a) Bike Tour on Friday Aug 21 (i) Followed by social hour (ii) May attend Little League World Series game (iii) Visit Bull Frog Brewery in Williamsport (iv) Lodging at Lewisburg Hotel ($55 per person/double occupancy) (v) http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?team_id=409182&pg=team&fr_id=25872 &et=3xV9J_5DMaA-2vst4NPSLw&s_tafId=407909 1. This link is so that the donations can be made for the MS Society as part their team. (b) FUI Open on Saturday August 22 (i) $35 per person includes cart (ii) Tee times start at 1 PM (iii) Dinner afterwards at Lewisburg Hotel ($35 per person includes taxes and gratuity and 2 drinks wine or beer) (2) Donation to Multiple Sclerosis Society (a) Link is above for donations (b) The Alpha Phi Delta Beta Lambda Alumni Association will be making a donation B. Homecoming 2015 – October 29-31 (1) Will have annual tailgate (2) RSVP is beneficial. RSVP by October 15th for attendance for homecoming tailgate. VI. Elections Note: Must pay annual dues to be nominated and to vote. Also, the Secretary and Treasurer may be the same person. The Historian and Chaplain may be the same person All dues will be paid to Andrew Holzer (4850 Eisenhower Ave Apt. 329, Alexandria, VA 22304) Please ensure the check is in a white piece of paper within the envelope. A. President a. Pat Himes Nominated Seth Burkert for President b. David Kozak seconds c. Seth Burkert accepts the Nomination and runs unopposed d. Seth Burkert accepts the unanimous decision to retain his position B. Vice President a. Noah nominates Patrick Himes for Vice President b. David Kozak seconds c. Patrick Himes accepts the Nomination and runs unopposed d. Patrick Himes accepts the unanimous decision to retain his position C. Secretary a. David Kozak nominates Noah Langer for Secretary b. Patrick Himes seconds the nomination c. Noah Langer accepts the nomination d. Seth Burkert nominates Andrew Holzer for Secretary e. Noah Langer seconds the nomination f. Andrew Holzer accepts the nomination g. The vote was unanimous for Noah Langer h. Noah Langer accepts the position of Secretary D. Treasurer a. Seth Burkert nominates Andrew Holzer for Treasurer b. Noah Langer seconds the nomination c. Andrew Holzer accepts the nomination and runs unopposed d. Andrew Holzer accepts the position of Treausrer E. Historian a. Patrick Himes nominates David Kozak b. Seth Burkert seconds the nomination c. David Kozak accepts the nomination and runs unopposed d. David Kozak accepts the position of Historian F. Chaplain a. Noah Langer nominates Mike Flott b. Seth Burkert seconds the nomination c. Mike Flott accepts the nomination and runs unopposed d. Mike Flott accepts the position of Chaplain VIII. Comments/Concerns IX. Closing Prayer X. Adjournment REMINDER: Obligations as an AA A. Send a delegate to each National Council meeting B. Pay annual AA Fee ($125 currently) C. Meet 4 times per year D. Host 2 events per year, including alumni reunion E. Keep in contact with Undergrads and District Governor F. NO INTERFERING WITH UNDERGRAD CHAPTER 1. Only in emergencies (no pledging, no telling them what to do) G. Committees (membership, reunion, social) - chairman picked by President 1. A Judiciary committee may be invoked by President or majority vote 2. Other committees may be created by President as dictated by bylaws