UIW Alumni Association Board Meeting
April 18, 2008
8:00 a.m.
UIW Feik School of Pharmacy
Minutes
Louis Agnese, III
Trevor Alexander
*Anais Biera
Marisol Bustamante
Jenny Carnes
Dawn Cunningham
Shellie Eagan
Richard Garcia
Cleofas Garza
Tai Ingram
Ann Lauder
Nikki Lee
Cheryl McMullan
Barbara Aranda-Naranjo
Donna Normandin
Enzo Pellegrino
Anthony Ramos
Lisa Schultz
Keith Patrick Steinhurst
Veronica Vela Whitacre
Guests: Rick Smith
*indicates members absent
President Donna Normandin called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. Trevor Alexander
offered an opening prayer.
I.
Committee Reports
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Alumni & Parents Weekend- Lou Agnese reported that we are going to
reinstate the name “Homecoming.” We will also have a week-long
celebration leading up to the weekend. This week of activities will be
planned primarily by the current UIW students.
Donna thanked Tony Ramos, Lisa Schultz and Rick Smith for their
involvement in the Spring Fling. Dawn Cunningham wanted to know the
difference between Spring Fling and Wordstock, their attendance and
fundraising. Trevor Alexander explained that Wordstock was held to
welcome student from the area back to school. Spring Fling is primarily a
UIW softball team fundraising event.
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Phonathon- Enzo Pellegrino stated that the main goal of Phonathon in the
past few weeks was to get accurate addresses and valid telephone
numbers. He stated that previous recommended strategies from the
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committee have not been implemented by Mr. Patrick Greener. Mr.
Pellegrino would like to see a competition between athletics to see who
could raise the most money in a given time. He would also like to see a
similar competition between other organizations. A discussion ensued
over the low participation rate. Donna Normandin felt it might be because
people now have caller ID. Dawn Cunningham liked the idea of callers
beginning their call by inviting alumni to upcoming events and then
asking for a pledge. Mr. Pellegrino suggested a matching gift program,
where alumni companies/businesses will match amount raised on a given
night. All were enthusiastic. Richard Garcia suggested that those who
have never given be encouraged to give the amount of their graduation
year. (ex. $20.08)
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Alumni Networks- Richard Garcia reported on past and upcoming
mixers. At the Tryst mixer in San Antonio, Mr. Garcia spoke to each
participant individually to find out what they wanted from their UIW
Alumni Association. He found that they would like more community
service and networking opportunities for alumni. Alumni would like to
have alumni sports games, as well as an online community. They would
also like more alumni merchandise available for purchase. Some of the
items discussed were car magnets or bumper stickers and more clothing.
Keith Steinhurst wanted to know if they had anymore IWC memorabilia
that they would be willing to sell. It was suggested to have an online
auction of IWC merchandise between alumni. Veronica Whitacre was
disappointed in the UIW representation at high schools in the Valley. She
suggested we provide UIW pennants to high schools to display during
college recruitment week. Lisa Schultz said she would meet with the UIW
Bookstore manager to discuss strategy for offering more alumni
merchandise. Nikki Lee and Enzo Pellegrino both agreed that it would be
nice to have a shopping cart on the UIW website to purchase alumni
merchandise. Mr. Pellegrino would like UIW to offer return address
labels to alumni as an incentive to give to the Annual Fund.
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Alumni of Distinction- Lisa Schultz reported for Cleo Garza that the
committee has selected Dr. Arturo Chavez for the 2008 Alumni of
Distinction Award recipient for the May Commencement. Dr. Chavez
will also serve as the afternoon commencement speaker. The application
is online to submit names for future alumni of distinction recipients.
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Young Alumni- Tai Ingram was unable to make the first young alumni
mixer held at Barbed Wire Smokehouse, but heard that those attending
had a great time eating, networking and watching the Spurs game on the
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big screen television. Rick Smith announced the rate of $17 offered by the
Witte Museum for their Human Body exhibit for the May 15 mixer. All
agreed that young alumni would not pay that rate for a mixer. Dawn
Cunningham suggested the Merchants Grand Café in Alamo Heights,
which is partially owned by her husband’s family. She also suggested
current upper classmen inviting young alumni to events. Donna
Normandin proposed a financial planning seminar to graduating seniors.

Nominating- Donna Normandin reviewed the two selections for vacant
Board positions. Aaron Seaman, BA 2007 would complete Todd Rasco’s
remaining 2 years on the Board. Elizabeth Worley would replace Diane
Gottsman and hold a 3-year term. This motion was made by Donna
Normandin and was seconded by Keith Steinhurst. All were in favor of
accepting the nominations.
II.
Proposed New Committee- Donna Normandin explained the need for a new
committee to promote alumni participation in on-campus events. The OnCampus Event Committee will assist with on-campus events and
programming to bridge the gap between current students, faculty and
administration with alumni. Some events include but are not limited to:
Spring Fling, Campus Move-In Day, Tailgates, Meet the Mission, Graduation
Finale and athletic events. Richard Garcia motioned to accept the new
committee and Ann Lauder seconded the motion. All were in favor. Trevor
Alexander was selected as the Chair of the committee and was welcomed to
the Executive Committee.
III.
By-Laws- Donna Normandin proposed and motioned for an amendment to the
UIW Alumni Association By-Laws to change Article VI. Committees, Section
B. to read: Board or Committee members may serve on no more than two (2)
standing committees and may Chair only one concurrently. Veronica
Whitacre seconded the motion. All were in favor.
IV.
Election of Officers- Donna Normandin recommended another one-year term
in office for Louis Agnese, III as Vice President and Enzo Pellegrino as
Secretary. Ann Lauder made a motion to accept the recommendation and
Cheryl McMullan seconded that motion. All were in favor.
V.
New Business
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iModules – Lisa Schultz gave a brief update on the alumni social
networking site and announced its launch date of April 28, 2008. Rick
Smith encouraged all Board members to build their profiles. Donna
Normandin suggested that Mr. Smith resend the Board the link and
instructions.
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Student Alumni Association – Rick Smith discussed the formation of an
on-campus Student Alumni Association to begin this fall. All thought it
was a great idea to get students involved in the Alumni Association, so
they will be ready to serve and will be active alumni, when they graduate.
Donna Normandin said the organization should be an extension of the
Young Alumni Committee, under the direction of Tai Ingram.
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Other Business
i. We should start reaching out to ADCaP students, before they
graduate.
ii. More publicity is needed for the MARS Scholarship.
iii. The Alumni Association will actively participate in the fall student
Move-In Day. The football team will assist in moving items into
the dorms.
iv. Donna Normandin is still waiting for a comprehensive sports
package from Mark Papich. The goal is for the package to be
ready for this year’s Homecoming.
v. Lisa Schultz and Donna Normandin will look into saving the funds
raised from special events or fundraising events, instead of these
funds going into the general UIW fund.
vi. It was announced that the UIW Fashion Show will be held
Monday, April 21 and that there were still tickets available. It was
also announced that the Swing-In Auction Party and Golf
Tournament will be held May 1-2.
vii. Shellie Eagan will look into the cost for a UIW James Avery
charm we could purchase.
viii. Ann Lauder announced that the Headwaters Coalition is working
on an ecological sanctuary on the UIW campus. She will keep us
updated on the progress.
Donna Normandin adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Next Executive Meeting- Tuesday, July 22, 2008 (8:30-10 a.m.)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 (8:30-10 a.m.)
Next Board Meeting- Friday, November 21, 2008, (8-10 a.m.)
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