St.A.R.T. Meeting Minutes, October 11, 2006

Present:  Kinsey Anderson, Katelyn Balach, Jen Berg, Jessi Burton, Kelsey Crim, Ryan Dumoulin, Anne Frasure, Brian Geiselhart, Emily Gross, Meryn Mahoney, Melissa Martin, Erin Morrison, Lindsay Rice, Paul Sommer, Arica Thiel, Meg Thornburg, Genevieve Tucker, Erin Whitfield, Alexis Young, Laura Waldron, and Kate Webber

Excused:  Jessica Dinkelman, Drake Land, Abby Ronk, Lindsey Thompson, Ed Shipley

Unexcused:  Christina Hartwick, Sarah Isaac


Cheers to 80 Years!  Ball State Homecoming 2006!!! 
Week of October 16th – 21st

  • Sign Up sheets for Homecoming activities:
    • Root Beer Pong: Paul and Genevieve, Melissa and Arica. Arrive at Irving Gym at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16. Wear your St.A.R.T. Homecoming shirts and recieve FREE ice cream!
    • Bed Race: Jen, Sarah I., Melissa, Paul, & Erin. Friday, October 20.  We need one memebr to arrive at registration at 11:00 a.m.  The races begin at 12:00 noon. Wear your St.A.R.T. Homecoming shirts!
    • Parade: Sarah I., Jen (decorate), Paul, Genevieve, Melissa, Alexis, Kinsey, Sarah M., and Christina. Meet at Paul's house, 1014 Carson Street, at 7:45 a.m.! You guys will all ride to the parade site at Muncie Central High School for the 8:00 line-up (Saturday, October 21).
    • Homecoming Pre-Game Luncheon - Saturday, October 21 @ 11:30 a.m. Sarah M., Meryn, Emily, and Jen.  Thanks for signing up to help.  Everyone is welcome to attend the pre-game luncheon, but must tell Kate ASAP if you plan to come.  The BSUAA will pay for your lunch if you sign up, however, if you sign up and do not show up, you will owe us $15!!  Game begins at 2:00 p.m.
    • Please sign your event release of liability forms when you are up in the office next.
  • THANK YOU to Melissa, Meryn, & Genevieve for making our banner - it looks AWESOME!

Survival Kits:

  • New Ideas - the group was pretty quiet...if you have anthing you'd like to add or new ideas, please let Kate know!
  • What to include
  • Any ideas…contact Kate!

Office Hours:  Optional this week because of Homecoming craziness!

Past Activity Reports:  Thanks for all of your help!!! 

  • New Castle Alumni Reception 9/28 (Meg and Ryan)
  • Pre-Game Football Rally 9/30 (Abby, Emily, Brian)
  • Banner Decorating (Meryn, Genevieve, Melissa)  Great Job!!!

Upcoming Events/Activities:  Please come to events if you sign up for them!!  We expect you there!!  We are paying for you to be there!!

  • Men's Tennis Reunion 10/14 (Kinsey, Alexis, Christina)'
  • Homecoming- October 16-21….see individual sheets

Announcements/Other Business

  • Group Photo:  the picture will be November 8th…there will be a reminder email so you remember to look your best at 7:15am!
  • Bowling Party:  Thursday, October 26th  7:30pm Clancy's - Paul is taking care of the details - thanks, Paul!
  • Friday there is a Benefit Concert in the Student Center at 7:30pm.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:  Next meeting will be Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:15 a.m. in the Alumni Center Boardroom.  See you there!