St.A.R.T. Meeting Minutes, September 26, 2007
Present:  Mariela Benitez, Jessi Burton, Emily Cliver, Kelsey Crim, Ryan Dumoulin, Brian Geiselhart, Whitney Gutgsell, Brad Luetje, Paul Sommer, Arica Thiel, Lindsey Thompson, Meg Thornburg, Ed Shipley, Laura Waldron, and Kate Webber

Excused:   Emily Gross, Meg Thornburg

Unexcused:   Brad Luetje, Mary-Phillips Omotosho


RECRUITMENT

The committee reviewed and discussed all of the interviews held on Monday and Tuesday. The committee then voted for the 8 new members we decided to select. Congratulations to our new members:

  • Candace Ackerman, Junior, Fashion Merchandising major, from North Vernon, IN
  • Ali Bishel, Sophomore, Landscape Architecture major, from Burns Harbor, IN
  • Mary Ann Clark, Junior, Human Resources major, from Aurora, IL
  • Yung Hong, Freshman, Architecture major, from Indianapolis, IN
  • Joel Sheets, Senior, Business Administration major, from Michigantown, IN
  • Allison Stepp, Freshman, English Education major, from Fairfield, OH
  • Ebony Strong, Junior, Marketing major, from Indianapolis, IN
  • Erica Wright, Sophomore, Communication Studies major, from Detroit, MI

HOMECOMING CALENDAR/PARTICIPATION

All events were listed on the sign up sheet – if you are still interested in participating, please let Kate know ASAP.  The group agreed to participate in the following Homecoming events: Opening Day Corn Hole Tournament (Brad & Ryan), Bed Race (Paul & Whitney – NEED 3 MORE PEOPLE!), Parade (Paul & Emily C. – NEED MORE PEOPLE! We've won our category in the parade for the last 3 years – let's keep that tradition going!!!)  We decided as a group that we would switch from a car/walking unit in the parade to a golf cart unit – since we do not have a lot of people participating. A reminder to Meg and Mariela that our banner is due Monday, October 1 by 4 p.m. at the Alumni Association!

We will really need some help at the registration table at the pre-game luncheon on Homecoming Day – we have about 700+ guests!!  Let Kate know if you are interested!

The complete Homecoming event schedule can be found online at www.bsu.edu/alumni/homecoming/calendar.  We really encourage your participation in as many events throughout the week as possible – St.A.R.T. and Homecoming are both BSUAA sponsored student organizations and we need to support one another!

OFFICE HOURS

Office hours will not be held next week, since we have a meeting instead.  They will be OPTIONAL the following week, since it is Homecoming week – please attend Homecoming activities instead – you will get bonus points plus help St.A.R.T. get Ashley Award spirit points!

PAST ACTIVITY REPORT

Greater Indianapolis Area Hoosier Park Outing 9/15: Ryan and Brad attended this outing and helped with the event. They had a good time.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Homecoming Royalty Fashion Show:  TONIGHT! September 26 (Meg & Paul) – everyone is encouraged to attend – admission is $1 at the door

Men's Golf Team Reunion:  September 29 – no one is needed for this outing

Ball State vs. Buffalo Pre-Game Rally: September 29 (Paul, Kelsey & Brian)

Ball State vs. Central Michigan Pre-Game Rally: October 6 (Kelsey, Brian, Mariela)

Homecoming Week: October 8-13 – check out www.bsu.edu/alumni/homecoming for more details!

Homecoming Pre-Game Luncheon: October 13 (Emily C., Whitney)

Education Redefined event with President Gora in Carmel, IN: October 24 (Brooke, Arica)

Men's Tennis Alumni Reunion: October 27

ANNOUNCEMENTS/OTHER BUSINESS

Bonus Points update!  The St.A.R.T. Member of the Month will be announced at the next meeting!

St.A.R.T. Blogging – You are encouraged to post on our blog during your office hours!  If you do not want to post your own, please comment on the existing blogs to encourage more interaction!  Kate will post the instructions near all available student computers in the office.

FUN Meeting – the group decided to do two fun events this semester. The first will be a breakfast meeting at Bob Evans on October 17 at 7:30 a.m. Ryan and Brad also agreed to have a cookout at their house – date TBA.

NEXT MEETING

NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, October 3, 2007 – 8:00 a.m. – Alumni Center Board Room