Friday, November 6, 2009

 

I. INTRODUCTIONS

1.1 Ben Morales passed out sign-in sheet for Honors Convention attendees to cover shifts at memorabilia booth (a minimum of 2 people per shift).

 

– Call to order at 12:35 p.m.

 

II. ADVISORS’ REPORTS

2.1 Matthew Jaffe passed on Susan Knapp’s reminder that the campus is hosting a UCLA tour; if interested, Dr. Jaffe recommended students to refer to Susan Moody in the Career / Transfer Center.

Commended everyone for their efforts with the Halloween dance, the Haunted House, and selling candy.

 

2.2 Mary Margaret McGuire discussed and reviewed practicalities for the Honors Convention for the next day, November 7. Confirmed meeting location at AVC, drivers, and attendees. A new agenda would be e-mailed to attendees. Encouraged members to meet at 6:20, and to check the weather for Pasadena. There would be no stops along the way. Ben Morales announced that he would e-mail out new agenda, and encouraged all members to e-mail him about their times for the booth.

 

2.3 Karen Lubick – No Report.

 

2.4 Tom Graves – Not Present.

 

2.5 Harish Rao – Not Present.

 

III. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

3.1 President’s Report – Katryana Zide thanked everyone who had helped with the candy sale, the Haunted House, and the dance. Announced that she will not be present at the next meeting, Nov. 13, so Rima Abukazam will be holding the meeting in her place.

 

3.2 Vice President’s Report – Rima Abukazam thanked everyone who had brought food and helped at the dance.

Announced that the Multicultural Club at AVC was having difficulties paying for their UNICEF sponsorship of a child. Asked everyone present to donate $1 to help pay the $30 for this month.

Opened for discussion the possibility of Alpha Iota hosting other dances next semester, such as a Valentines Day dance, or Easter dance. Students suggested a Mardi Gras Dance, or a St. Patrick’s Day dance.

 

3.3 Treasurer’s Report – Mina Lim discussed the DJ they had hired for their Halloween dance, and how they would improve the music list at any future dances. Did not have the exact confirmation of the money that was raised, but announced the approximate figures: $500 was raised for the dance. The revenue from the dance plus the revenue from the candy sale was $1,000.

The club spent $301.50 for the dance, including the expenses for the DJ. The club failed to pay the DJ for $25, and thus owes this individual $25.

Rima motioned to reimburse Mina for $300. David seconded. Motion unanimously passed.

Jun Ueno spent $20.80 for PR. David motioned to reimburse Jun for $20.80 and Tara seconded. Motion unanimously passed.

Confirmed which attendees had paid their $30 to Mina for the Honors Convention.

Announced that she had recycled any bottles and cans from car wash and the dance. Car wash: $1.35. Dance: $4.71. Karen Lubick suggested that this money go to the UNICEF fund.

Suggested that we send a thank-you card to any businesses that had contributed donations to the club.

Suggested that we sell drinks that had not been utilized at the Halloween dance next semester.

Announced a total club balance of $5,617.48.

 

3.4 Secretary’s Report – Lindsey Justice – No Report.

 

3.5 ICC Representative – Diana Mercado announced that she had e-mailed Patricia Del Gaudio for the list of the active clubs on campus and their respective information. Announced all of the events that would be held by AVC’s clubs in the month of November. Announced that she would e-mail the members this list.

 

IV. DISCUSSION OF EVENTS

4.1 Animal Acres – Discussed who would be volunteering there the following Sunday, November 8, and the practicalities of the volunteer day.

 

4.2 Cold Weather Program for 11/ 29 – Aldinette Lockett – Not Present. Club will discuss this event at the next meeting, November 13.

 

4.3 Holiday Party – Would be held in the SSV Boardroom. Date is to be confirmed, but would be held at the end of the semester. 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Would host games, perhaps Secret Santa activity. Not open to public, but invitations will be extended to all AVC clubs.

 

4.4 Open Discussion of Events – members brainstormed for new events. Discussed a campus event that would involve all of the clubs on campus, as well as giving donations to Toys for Tots and military families.

 

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

10-23-09, 10-30-09 – Approved minutes for 10-30-09 made by Rima Abukazam. Still need to approve minutes of 10-23-09.

 

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Mina made motion to adjourn. David seconded the motion. Motion unanimously passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 pm.

Next meeting is November 13, 2009.

Friday, October 23, 2009

I. INTRODUCTIONS

– Call to order at 12:39 p.m.

1.1 – Loretta Berry from the ACN Telecommunications Business Opportunity. Introduced by ICC Representative Diana Mercado. Showed a 7 minute video showcasing the employment opportunities with the company. Loretta Berry then spoke for 10 minutes regarding her own personal history with the company, and encouraged Alpha Iota’s members to look into joining the ACN company. If anyone is interested, she encouraged them to contact Diana Mercado for more information.

II. ADVISORS’ REPORTS

2.1 – Mary Margaret McGuire confirmed who would still be going to the AGS Fall Conference. Announced that attendees must pay their $30 to her by the Nov. 6 regular meeting. Confirmed four drivers for the conference: Advisor Matthew Jaffe, Advisor Mary Margaret McGuire, Tara Tomlinson, and Jun Ueno. Attendees will be leaving AVC at 6:30 a.m., and the trip to Pasadena City College takes about an hour. Ben Morales volunteered to take care of the memorabilia that will be sold for the conference with the help of other volunteers.

2.2 – Tom Graves discussed the Car Wash of Oct. 17. Discussed how several volunteers left in the afternoon, thus leaving only 6-9 people to work the afternoon shift. Volunteers that would normally have held signs were forced to wash cars, along with Tom Graves. Advised the club to better organize events to achieve a better balance of volunteers for each shift.

Discussed the El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration that he is helping to organize at AVC across from the Marauder Bookstore. Explained how many cultures celebrate similar holidays, and encouraged members to place pictures of past loved ones and beloved pets on the table.

2.3 – Matthew Jaffe discussed the Car Wash. Suggested that future car washes have a scale of prices for cars of different sizes, such as higher prices for large vehicles. Expressed his feelings that it was a good event.

2.4 – Karen Lubick – Not Present.

2.5 Harish Rao – Not Present.

III. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

3.1 – President’s Report – Katryana Zide encouraged members to come volunteer at her house for her family’s Haunted House the weekend of Oct. 24-25 as well as on Halloween night.

3.2 – Vice President’s Report – Rima Abukazam thanked everyone who came to the Car Wash, and thanked Charlene Suwarharat for having organized the car wash as Committee Chairperson.

Discussed her visit to the AVC’s Multicultural Club meeting, and the campus’s perception of Alpha Iota as a “snobby” club for people only with a 4.0 GPA. Conferred with the club on how we can improve our reputation on campus by becoming more involved with the other AVC clubs. Suggested that Alpha Iota should do an event with all of the clubs on campus and donate the proceeds to a joint charity fund or to several charities. Suggested that Alpha Iota help the Mutlicultural Club sponsor a child through UNICEF and the Multicultural Club could in turn sell tickets to our Halloween Dance. Encouraged members to attend the Multicultural Club meetings which are held every other Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge.

Also discussed the Freaky Friday Halloween Dance. The club needs a lot of people to volunteer for the event. It would cost the club $20/hour for each security guard that the club would hire; it was generally decided that the club would not hire security guards. Rima announced that Red Lobster agreed to donate 100 biscuits for the dance.

3.3 – Treasurer’s Report – Mina Lim announced that the club’s current balance is $4,555 and that the Car Wash brought in a total of $473.95.

3.4 – Secretary’s Report – Lindsey Justice – No Report.

3.5 – ICC Representative – Diana Mercado thanked the club for having allowed Loretta Berry to come and give her presentation.

Announced that AVC has approximately 19 clubs on campus. Announced she had gone to ASO and asked for a list of AVC’s clubs, but was unable to receive one. The only list available of the campus’s clubs is listed on MyAVC under the Student Services tab, but this list was only last updated in June 2009. Announced that she would personally compile a comprehensive list of the clubs along with their respective requirements, meeting dates, times, and locations.

3.6 – PR Officer – Jun Ueno announced the top three sellers of the Halloween Dance tickets: 3.) Jamie Holzer, 2,) Tara Tomlinson, and 1.) Mina Lim. Mina Lim thus received a $30 gift certificate to the Coffee Bean for her efforts.

Explained that the dance tickets that are sold will be turned in at the next meeting; envelopes holding the tickets should say the individual’s name and how many tickets were sold. If individuals are unable to attend the next meeting, they should contact Jun at his cell phone: (717) 406 – 6666.

3.7 – Historians – Lisa Allen and Tara Tomlinson – Lisa Allen encouraged members to attend the production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, which will be showing at AVC from Nov. 13 – Dec. 6, and will cost $10 for students, and $2 off with the presentation of a canned good. Lisa also encouraged members to join AVC’s new club, Frank-o-phone, which will be showing the film Anilee. Members discussed how Frank-o-phone needs another $100 to show the movie. Frank-o-phone meets every Monday in the cafeteria from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Tara Tomlinson announced that she has uploaded pictures of the Car Wash on her Facebook page and will upload pictures of the Huntington Beach Clean-up that were taken by Lisa as well. Encouraged members to be more involved in events held by Alpha Iota.

3.8 – Webmaster – Stephanie Conley – No Report.

IV. DISCUSSION OF EVENTS

4.1 – Candy Sale – Karla Preciado passed out a sign-in sheet for the volunteer shifts of the Candy Sale as well as e-mailed a sign-in sheet. Candy bagging would be held at Elaine’s house at 2:30 p.m. after the meeting, Oct. 23.

4.2 – Haunted House – Katryana Zide asked how many volunteers would come to her house to help set up the Haunted House. The club discussed possible volunteers.

4.3 – Freaky Friday Halloween Dance – Diana Mercado motioned to approve $150 to pay the DJ in advance. Rima Abukazam seconded. Motion unanimously passed.

4.4 – Safari Tours in Acton – Ben Morales announced that the Shambalah reserve in Acton needs volunteers, but volunteers must have reservations a month in advance. Volunteers would not work with animals and must be 18 or older. At the next regular meeting, Oct. 30, Ben will have a sign-in sheet for volunteers.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mina Lim motioned to approve the minutes for 10/9/09 and 10/16/09 with corrections. Rima Abukazam seconded. Motion unanimously passed.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Theresa Soos motioned to adjourn. Jun Ueno seconded the motion. Motion unanimously passed.

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Next meeting is October 30, 2009.

Friday, October 16, 2009

I. INTRODUCTIONS

– Call to order at 12:30 p.m.

II. ADVISORS’ REPORTS

3.1 – Karen Lubick announced that guest speaker Rick White was unable to attend the meeting. Announced that Susan Knapp will give a lecture on Nov. 6 at 1:45 p.m. following Alpha Iota’s regular meeting concerning the Transfer Alliance Program (T.A.P.) Certification. This lecture is especially important for students who will be transferring next year.

Karen Lubick also announced that the Associated Student Organization (ASO) is in need of student volunteers to each work on one of six possible committees at the college. Introduced Professor Ed Beyer.

3.2 – Professor Ed Beyer – Guest Speaker, as acting accreditation coordinator for the college, explained that the college will be undergoing evaluation in October, 2010, and that the college will either be reaffirmed or will undergo sanctions. The most significant impact of sanctions would be that they would halt the college’s growth until the identified problems could be solved.

Professor Beyer expressed his concern over the college’s lack of efficient communication between its several departments, clubs, committees, etc. He feels that all of the clubs and committees on campus should make their minutes and agendas available to the public. He also expressed the need for the college faculty and administration to directly ask students about what their current and future needs are.

Professor Beyer announced that the college is in need of student volunteers to sit on committees along with college faculty and administration officials. Even if the student is not a member of ASO, they are still encouraged to volunteer on the committees. Students on the committees would listen and partake in the discussions, and contribute their unique perspectives as members of the student body on issues relating to the college. Professor Beyer encouraged students to not be intimidated, and to ask questions during the meetings; encouraged students to ask faculty and officials on the committee the question, “How do you perceive my role on this committee?”

The six possible committees that a student can volunteer to partake in are the following:

I A & B – Academics / Library

II B – Student Services

III A & B – Human & Physical Resources

III C & D – Technology & Financial Resources

IV A & B – Leadership & Governance

Students interested in potentially becoming a student representative on one of these committees should Professor Ed Beyer at ebeyer@avc.edu for more information.

3.3 – Matthew Jaffe thanked all of the members who attended the Eco Freaks Beach Clean-up at Huntington Beach. Discussed the members and potential drivers who didn’t attend the event.

Pretended to be Advisor Mary Margaret McGuire: Asked if anyone present needed a Service Point Sheet.

Discussed the Fall Convention for November 7, 2009. Announced those who would be attending the event and those who were still unsure. Motion was made by Ben Morales to approve up to $600 for the Treasury to give to AGS. Seconded by Tara Tomlinson. Motion unanimously passed.

3.4 – Tom Graves – No Report.

3.5 – Mary Margaret McGuire – Not Present.

3.6 – Harish Rao – Not Present.

III. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

4.1 President’s Report – Katryana Zide discussed the opportunity for members to volunteer at her house to help construct her family’s annual Halloween Haunted House on the weekends of Oct. 17 – 18 and Oct. 24 – 25, as well as on Halloween night. Asked for how many people would volunteer.

4.2 Vice President’s Report – Rima Abukazam thanked all of the advisors and officers that had come to the Beach Clean-up. Passed out sign-in sheet for the Car Wash of Oct. 17.

4.3 Treasurer’s Report – Mina Lim announced the club’s balance of $4,51.38. Four active members and one inactive member paid their dues since the last meeting.

4.4 Secretary’s Report – Lindsey Justice confirmed that all of the members present were receiving the minutes via e-mail.

4.5 ICC Representative – Diana Mercado announced events being held by other clubs on campus. The Psychology Student Organization (PSO) will be showing a viewing of the Silence of the Lamb on Oct. 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m for $3.50 per person. A new club on campus, Frank-o-phone, will also have an on-campus viewing of the French movie Annilee on Nov. 4, 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Price TBA. The Speech Club will be holding a fundraiser on Nov. 5 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. at BJ’s; 10% of the restaurant’s proceeds will be donated to the club upon receipt of a flyer.

Diana also discussed the presented the idea for the club to sell its candy outside of the Student Lounge and \ instead of selling it in the Library Quad.

Diana received request from President Katryana to form a list of all of the club’s on campus and their respective information to be sent out to all of Alpha Iota’s members.

4.6 P.R. Representative – Jun Ueno announced that tickets and posters for the Freaky Friday Halloween Dance were completed; thanked Katryana Zide and her mother for their help. Announced that Alpha Iota would be collecting Car Wash tickets at the Car Wash on Oct. 17, and for those who would not be attending the event, the club would also accept them at the next regular meeting on Oct. 23.

4.7 Historians – Tara Tomlinson announced that the club would be holding a group photo after the meeting, Oct. 16, and requested that all of the members stay to be a part of the picture. The historians would also be taking candid photos. Tara announced that she would be uploading all of the club’s photos onto her Facebook page and encouraged members to locate her page to view them throughout the year.

4.8 Webmaster – Stephanie Conley announced that the following day, Oct. 17, would be an AVC Football Game at the Marauder Stadium and encouraged members to attend. She also announced that she had uploaded the minutes for the club’s meetings onto Alpha Iota’s site, http://alphaiota.wordpress.com/.

IV. DISCUSSION OF EVENTS

5.1 Display Case – Aldinette Lockette announced that the construction of the club’s display case is in progress. Continued construction of the display would continue after the meeting, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m. in the Bookstore; encouraged members to come volunteer with the construction effort.

5.2 Candy Sale – Karla Preciado passed out a sign-in sheet for the Candy Sale volunteers, and announced that she would also send out a copy of the sign-in sheet electronically to all of the members. Candy bagging will be held at Elaine’s house at 2:00 p.m. after the next regular meeting on Oct. 23.

5.3 Freaky Friday Halloween Dance was discussed by the club’s members. The dance will be held from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Discussed how volunteering at event would be organized. Home-made food donations will be accepted for the dance. Ages for the dance would be set at 16 and up (exceptions will be made for Alpha Iota members who are under 16 years of age). Discussed sale of tickets.

Rima asked for members to stay afterward as a part of an ad hoc committee for the dance. Committee members would discuss donations and decorations for the dance.

5.4 Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser – Tara Tomlinson announced that the overhead costs of a club Cosmic Bowling fundraiser would be too expensive.

5.5 Cold Weather Program – Aldinette Lockette volunteered as new chairperson of Charity Committee. Potential dates for the Cold Weather Program are Nov. 4, Nov. 9, and Nov. 30.

5.6 Safari Tours in Acton – Ben Morales discussed the potential of the club to volunteer at an animal compound in Acton. Volunteers would not be dealing with animals, but would volunteer at booths and sell memorabilia. Ben asked members if they would be interested and announced that he would get more information for the club.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the minutes was postponed until the next regular meeting of Oct. 23.

VI. ACN BUSINESS PRESENTATION By Loretta Berry

Ms. Berry was unfortunately unable to give her presentation due to the club’s tight agenda for the meeting. Her presentation will be rescheduled.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn made by Diana Mercado. Motion seconded by Ben Morales. Motion unanimously passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m.

Next Meeting is October 23, 2009.

Antelope Valley College

Alpha Iota

Honors Club

Friday, October 9, 2009

I. INTRODUCTIONS

1.1 Guest Speaker – Rick White “Feed My Sheep” – Unable to attend.

– Call to order at 12:41 p.m.

II. ADVISORS’ REPORTS

2.1 – Karen Lubick announced Rick White’s inability to attend the meeting, and explained that White feeds the homeless in Palmdale three times a week. He now needs volunteers to help bag and distribute food for the new food bank that he has helped to form. She encouraged members to consider volunteering with a firm commitment.

Karen Lubick had processed the Alpha Iota applications and took roll from the applications.

She also reminded students that AVC Counselor Fuller will be holding a workshop 10-12 Friday, Oct. 16, in BE 245, and encouraged members to attend.

2.1 – Mary Margaret McGuire discussed the 2009 AGS Southern Region Fall Conference at Pasadena City College, Saturday, November 7. It will be $30 to attend. She passed around a sign-in sheet to receive an approximate idea of how many members will be attending. She will need to know who will be going for sure by Wednesday, Oct. 14. She passed out copies of the convention’s agenda. Attendees will leave the AVC parking lot at 6:30 a.m., and will return to the AVC parking lot by 5 to 5:30 p.m. Advisors that will be present: Mary Margaret McGuire, Matthew Jaffe, Harish Rao, and perhaps Tom Graves. Mary Margaret McGuire emphasized how the convention is a great opportunity for Alpha Iota members.

Passed out Service Point sheets. Service Points were counted for the Leadership Workshop on September 11, an Alpha Iota social, the Huntington Beach clean-up, and volunteering hours at Katryana Zide’s Haunted House.

2.3 – Matthew Jaffe wished to say some words of inspiration to the members. He thanked Lindsey Justice for her minutes as Secretary, and thanked all of the members for their exemplary high level of energy this semester.

2.4 – Tom Graves announced his consultation with Treasurer Mina Lim about the club’s accounting concerns. Announced that the club will now calculate the club’s income and debit on an Excel spreadsheet, which will yield two benefits: 1.) The Treasurer will now be able to cross-check Student Services, which will place more control in the club rather than in Student Services. 2.) The Treasurer will be able to pass the club’s accounts to the next administration as a record of the club’s past financial history.

Tom Graves also reminded the club of the lecture by Professor Charles Hood which would be held after the meeting.

2.5 – Harish Rao – Not Present.

II. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

3.1 President’s Report – Katryana Zide announced that two of the drivers for the Eco Freaks Huntington Beach Clean-up announced at the last minute that they would be unavailable to drive to the event, leaving the club with ten members without transportation. Rima Abukazam was able to find a car that would fit seven, and Aldinette Lockette announced at the meeting that she would drive her children and herself, thus solving the situation. Katryana Zide took this opportunity to remind everyone of the high level of interdependence among club members, and stressed that everyone should commit to their obligations.

Katryana also wished to thank everyone that had helped her the previous weekend in preparing for her family’s Haunted House. She asked for more members to volunteer their time in preparing for the event; volunteers will be needed the Saturdays and Sundays before Halloween. Interested members should contact Katryana Zide at kzide@avc.edu.

3.2 Vice President’s Report – Rima Abukazam announced that the Eco Freaks for the Huntington Beach Clean-up will be meeting at 5:00 a.m. the next day, Saturday Oct. 11, by the AVC Music Building. Encouraged members to bring warm clothes, sun screen, and a lunch.

Rima asked members to help with raising donated food, drinks, gift cards, and / or money for the Halloween Haunted House of Oct. 31. Announced that she had been able to receive two donated boxes of soda so far.

3.3 Treasurer’s Report – Min Lim announced the club’s balance to be $4,061. Announced that there are currently 8 inactive members and 47 active members.

3.4 Secretary’s Report – Lindsey Justice addressed the club’s expressed interest in having members become mentors through the United We Mentor nonprofit organization. Announced that mentors would mentor children in the 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, or 7^th grade in the Antelope Valley. Mentors are required to attend a 60 minute orientation and six hours of training. Mentors will be required to commit to a one-year mentorship with their mentee, and will be mandated reporters. Lindsey encouraged prospective mentors to consider their mentorship duties seriously before committing to the program. Members interested in the organization should contact Lindsey for more information by e-mailing her at JusticeLindseyC@yahoo.com or ljustice1@avc.edu

Lindsey also encouraged members to consider attending the 7^th Annual Antelope Valley Aids Walk on Oct. 10. Last minute registration would be held at 8:00 a.m. She encouraged members to talk to her after the meeting regarding additional information.

3.5 ICC Representative – Diana Mercado – No Report.

3.6 PR Officer – Jun Ueno discussed the vouchers for the Oct. 19^th Car Wash at Louis Burgers. Asked for tickets and money to be turned in at the Car Wash, or if members will not be attending the car wash, to be turned to in to him at the Oct. 16^th Alpha Iota regular meeting.

Madelaine Codecido will be having signs made at her house after the meeting, Oct. 9, at 3:00 p.m. Jun encouraged members to come to her house to help make the signs, and urged members to come to him after the meeting for additional information regarding Madelaine’s address.

3.7 Historians – Tara Tomlinson and Lisa Allen – Announced that one of them would be attending the Eco Freaks Huntington Beach excursion to take photographs of the event. Announced that they would also be taking photos of members outside after the meeting which would be used for the club’s display case, and encouraged members to come have their pictures taken.

3.8 Webmaster – Stephanie Conley – No Report

IV. DISCUSSION OF EVENTS

4.1 Upcoming Alpha Iota Events and Dates

¨      10/10 Huntington Beach…Leave @ 5:00 a.m.

¨      10/19 Car Wash @ Louis Burgers…8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

¨      10/29 Candy Bagging…@ Elaine’s house

¨      10/27 – 10/29 Candy Sale…@ Library Quad 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

¨      10/30 Freaky Friday Halloween Dance

¨      10/31 Haunted House

4.2 Freaky Friday Halloween Dance – Mina Lim discussed and showed a diagram of the floor plan for the cafeteria’s Halloween Dance. Members discussed aesthetic choices for lighting and design, as well as issues regarding crowd control and security concerns. Karen Lubick posed the question of whether faculty would be invited. Discussed the issue of whether to hire a DJ for $175 (or possibly less) or to simply use a free sound system for the event.

4.3 Cold Weather Program – Kiri Weingarten posed three dates that the club could volunteer for the program: 11/4, 11/29, or 11/30. The last two dates would be during Alpha Iota’s vacation. There will be a greater discussion concerning this program at the next meeting, Oct. 16.

4.4 Display Case – Aldinette Lockette reminded members that the display case would be set-up after the meeting at 3:00 p.m. in front of the bookstore. Asked members to donate and bring construction paper and to volunteer their time to help set up the display.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 2, 2009 – Theresa Soos motioned to approve the minutes made by Lindsey Justice. Mina Lim seconded the motion. Motion unanimously passed.

VI. FACULTY LED COLLOQUIA SERIES (After Meeting)

6.1 “Resumes and More” by Charles Hood – 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. One Service Point will be awarded to attendees.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Diana Mercado made motion to adjourn. Tara Tomlinson seconded the motion. Motion unanimously passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

Next meeting is October 16, 2009.

Officers of fall 2009- spring 2010

President: Katryana Zide

Vice President: Rima Abukazam

Secretary: Lindsey Justice

Treasurer: Mina Lim

Historians: Tara T. and Lisa Allen

Public Relations: Jun Ueno

ICC Rep: Diana Mercado

Webmaster: Stephanie Conley

The events page has been updated with all the events planned thus far. Also, officer voting is scheduled for this upcoming meeting.

The first Alpha Iota meeting for the fall 2009 semester will be on September 4th at 12:30 pm in LS2-139. Returning members are looking forward to welcoming new members to the club.

This upcoming meeting on June 5th will be the last for the spring semester. As tradition goes, Alpha Iota will be having their annual pot luck party to celebrate the end of yet another successul semester and say good bye to our beloved graduating/transferring members.

We would appreciate it if all people in attendance would bring a dish.

The location is at the same place we hold our meetings — LS2-139 and at the same time as meetings — 12:30 p.m.

We hope to see some of our members there!

On Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. the honors program will be having the annual Honors Convocation. Awards will be given to students nominated for outstanding work in subject areas and will be gifted the gold stall to wear during the commencement ceremony on June 6th. Alpha Iota will be helping during the ceremony and chosen members will be awarded club scholarships.

Minutes from 05/08/09