Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Meeting Minutes 09/09/15 President- Marisa Morejon -“Fraternity opening statement” -Welcome to PAD! -Meet the professor’s event on 9/8 went well! -LSAC Forum- $70 fee for members for drive to Miami and hotel room, due today! But extending till Sunday! Vice president- Ariella Sweeney -Committees- we have sign in sheets for each committee if you’re interested -Merchandise for everyone to buy including shirts, polo, etc -Both $15 -Jerseys, cords, stoles - Represent.com T-Shirts and sweatshirts, fundraising for us! - going to do a jersey order-need to get at least 12 people first Secretary- Ashlyn Darden -Get involved and stay informed - Join our Facebook, Instagram, and website -Minutes posted every Friday -Most Active Member Points: General Meetings: 2 points Professional Meetings: 4 points(7 if dressed professionally) Socials: 4 points Fundraising: 5 points Philanthropy: 4 points Tabling: 5 points (1 hour minimum) Academic: 3 points *we will also give out points up to our discretion* Treasurer- Breeah McCray -upcoming deadlines -nationals applications due the 16th of September by 6pm for non-US citizens the 7th. -membership dues by the 23rd of September -LSAC Forum payment by 9/11 - new way to pay online! Mkt.com/phi-alpha-delta-ucf Marshall- Gabe Aurrecoechea -Opportunity to organize major events -Obtain various leadership positions -Become a representative of the UCF Pre-Law Community -Network with others that have followed the exact path you are currently taking -A chance to apply all your skills and expertise in whichever way you like Intramural Sports- Diego Merino -current and upcoming sports -customized PAD athletic jerseys -looking for vice chair/ committee members -Basketball, flag football and soccer starting -not too late to join a team Membership- Jessica Sanchez -Welcome week! Friday: Social Event (Bahama breeze dinner) Saturday: Field day! At 12pm (FREE FOOD!) Membership fees due September 23rd! Sign up for tabling on Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm! ** Partner/Associate Social ** Induction Ceremony: October 17th @7:30pm Philanthropy- Jordan Zuccarello Get Excited! This year we have some big events: -Knight-Thon -Relay for Life -Habitat for Humanity -Food Drive -Build-a-Bear for the Nemours Children's Hospital -Volunteering at special community events Professional Development- Nicole Ryan -The Director of UCF's Office of Pre-Law and Pre-Health Advising will be joining us on Wednesday, Sep. 23rd to present on resume building -September 28th @ 4:30 in HPA1-125 law school admissions workshop Public Relations- Asanga Wimalaskera -Welcome Packet -Newsletter -Committee Members Academic- Christina Henry -Hello all, my name is Christina Henry and I am your Academic Development Chair -I am very excited for this year, we have various guest speakers, workshops and events that will enlighten us about the law school admissions process and the LSAT -Our Academic meetings will be hosted by various insightful guest speakers: -September 16th- Mimi from Blackstone LSAT Prep will be teaching us the Do’s and Don’ts of the LSAT -September 30th –Dean Matt Wilson from University of Akron will inform us on law school admissions strategies and choosing the perfect law school for you. -October 14th – Dean William Perez from Nova Southern Shepard Broad Law School will inform us on financial planning for Law School. -November 4th-Dean Therese lambert from the University of Miami will tell us about UM law. -We also will be continuing the LSAT library which allows for our members to check out donated LSAT books and return them after the LSAT is completed. If you no longer need your LSAT materials it would be very much appreciated that you do donate to aid you fellow PAD members. Also if you’re interested in renting out an LSAT book do not hesitate to contact me at padacademic@gmail.com. -LSAT study groups Social- Jennifer Joseph -I have sent out a social committee doodle poll for those interested, please fill it out -Vice Chair applications due 9/9/15(today) -Bahama Breeze dinner social on 9/11/15 Finance- Jovanna Bailey -The Yankee Candle fundraising is now taking place -Our first partial proceeds event is at Jeremiah's Italian Ice on Sept.16th -If anyone is interested in fundraising, join the Finance Committee! Also vice Chair applications are due today! President- Marisa Morejon -closing statements -Next Meeting: September 16, 2015 -Questions? padeboard@gmail.com -Facebook Group Search ‘Phi Alpha Delta UCF’ Visit our website www.ucfpad.com Follow us on Twitter PAD_UCF Follow us on Instagram PAD_UCF