Minutes

[James J Perton]

Alpha Phi Omega – Tau Upsilon Chapter Meeting
March 5, 2012
Call to Order: 4:30
I. Minutes from 2/20
A. Amanda motions to approve the last couple of minutes, Tyler seconds, and Katie consents.
II. Tasks and Events
A. Rachel (our new section chair) will (hopefully) be at the meeting next week.
B. Alicia
i. New Advisor: We need to find one
1. Michelle
2. Scouting advisor
a. Call them 608-348-7203
ii. Bulletin Board Maintenances: Contact the Deans: Alicia
iii. Bring Will’s receipt!
C. Section 27/23 Conference February 2012
1. Was pretty cool
2. Easier way to report pledges and active to the nation office.
D. National Convention
i. 12/27-30/2012: Anaheim, CA
ii. 2014:Minneapolis vs Chicago vs St Louis
1. Interested in helping? Email Emily region.9...@apo.org I think
E. 4/20-22 Tri-sectionals in Chicago
F. Banquet is on 4/21
G. Absolutely incredible kid day is 3/15
i. We’ll write letters to kids we know at next weeks meeting
H. Spring youth service day is 4/20-22
i. Children’s Hospital Stuff
ii. Reserve a room in the MPSC
iii. Get craft supplies
iv. Advertise
I. U of I MBU- was pretty cool, they gave us free shirts. Since Beta Theta was there it counts as an inter-chapter event!
III. Attendance
A. Present: James, Amanda, Alicia, Katie, Tyler, Lori
B. Guests: Jeff, Andrea
C. Absent: Kira, Benjamin Collins, Lewis, Jolene, Irv, Will, M!k3, Dakota, Cindy,
IV. Congrats!
A. Stg at Arms
i. Katie
B. Secretary
i. Tyler
C. Treasurer
i. Amanda
D. Jockey
i. Alicia
V. President: James
A. Apparel
i. (Long Sleeved) Polos: when the pledges get activated
ii. Silk Screen T-Shirts?
B. Plan for fall rush- as soon as registrar sets class schedule
VI. Service VP: Alicia
A. Alpha Pi Mu: Industrial Engineering Honor Organization
i. Looking for Service Opportunities
ii. Peter Augelli (Secretary)
B. Food Pantry
i. Post Office thing… its on a Saturday?
C. We’ll go to the humane society at the mall on this Sunday. Don’t go till 11am.
i. Katie (is driving), Andrea, Alicia, Amanda, Cassie?, James,
ii. Meet at mall at 11
D. May 5th Walk for M.S.
i. Registrations at 9
ii. Walk 9-noon
iii. Sign up online on MS website
E. Bra Chain http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/brachain.htm
i. Katie, Alicia, and Drea will look for people to partner with.
F. Relay for Life April 20-21
i. Team up with boy scouts?
G. Posters 1 hour (before rush week)
i. (Jeff)
ii. Tyler
iii. James
H. Humane Society 1 hour (early February some time)
i. Alicia
ii. Katie
iii. (Cassie)
I. Blood Drive (2/28-3/1)
i. James 1 hour
ii. Katie .5 Hours
iii. Amanda .5 hours
J. U of I MBU (3/3)
i. James and Tyler 8 hours
K. Sections 2 hours
i. Amanda
ii. Katie
iii. Alicia
iv. James
L. Cleaning James’ Car 1 Hour
i. Amanda
ii. Katie
VII. Membership VP: Amanda
A. Jeff and Drea want to pledge!!!
i. Ceremony in Cuba, Meet at MPSC at 7 on thurs 3/8
ii. Dress up a bit.
iii. Bring Check books
B. Recruit!!!!!
C. On Monday write “APO COED service organization tonight (mon) at 4:30 in Ullrich 103” on the boards of your classrooms
VIII. Fellowship VP: Alicia
A. Banquet
i. Saturday, April 21, 2012
ii. First English Lutheran Church
1. Room reservation has been submitted
iii. Food:
1. Caesar Salad
2. Chicken, fettuccine, Alfredo, Marinara
3. Corn Bread, Jello
4. Cheesecake
iv. Gift: Smorgasbord of previous gifts unless attendance is too high
v. Informal invitation on Facebook
vi. It’ll be $15
B. Fellowship at mall after humane society
C. Apples to apples after pledge ceremony
IX. Treasurer: Amanda
A. Amanda will figure out how much we all owe, because she is amazing and wonderful and a great person 
B. Everyone owes $35 for Regional Conference. Check yo email, dawg.
i. Amanda,
C. $28 Dues
i. Everyone
D. Fundraiser:
i. Local-food Dinner (Plan in Spring 2012 for Fall 2012)
ii. Knit/crochet crafts
1. Next semester
iii. Candles
iv. Lemonade stand :P
v. Walking tacos
vi. Lolly pops http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/lollipops.htm
vii. Rent a puppy http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/rentapuppy.htm
viii. Canoe Jousting http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/canoejoust.htm
ix. YCJCY1D http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/YCJCY1D.htm
x. Sell crafts (at churches)
xi. Balloon burst http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/DIY/balloonbust.htm
E. Stamps
i. Will- $
F. Posters
i. James- $46.25
X. Jockey / Marketing: Alicia
A. Press releases
B. Facebook
i. Dakota, Tau Upsilon page, Alumni Group
ii. Everyone should join the region 9 Facebook page
C. Word of mouth: successful
D. Twitter
XI. Advisors
XII. Open Floor
A. We should have a facebook group
XIII. Plunger and other miscellaneous gifts
A. Amanda gives it to Andrea for coming!!! Yay!!!
B. Amanda gave Katie a pillow case.
XIV. Letters:
A. Lori ($0.25)
XV. Adjourn: 5:11 PM
A. Motion: Alicia; Second: Amanda