Hello everyone,
Congratulations on the end of the semester! (and good luck to those of
you who are almost done).  We had a great turnout at the BBQ and had a
bunch of new people sign up who are interested in our Green activities.
Congrats to Devan and everyone else who worked hard to make it a
successful event.

For you new comers, WELCOME!!

RECYCLING:
I attended at meeting of the Green Committee yesterday where we
discussed a number of items.  I have been charged with creating a survey
that will be sent to all department heads here at the school to gain a
better understanding of what they are and are not doing to be "green".
I also brought up the idea that we discussed about visiting various
departments to inform them of our efforts, educate them on what they can
do to make a difference and hopefully gain more support.  The idea was
well received and we are working on putting together a list of
departments and meeting times.

The Talbot building continues to collect recyclable bottles and cans and
I am looking for people to help share the responsibilities of
transporting the recyclables to the larger bins in the medical school.
If you will be around this summer and are interested in helping please
send me an email (rpi...@bu.edu).

MALARIA:
We are in the final stretch of the Elite Eight.  Right now we have a
sizeable lead but are nervous that "Where there's a Will..." is sitting
on a large sum of money that they will strategically drop into the
competition at the last minute to try and beat us.  We need all the help
we can get to secure our lead and to save lives by providing bed nets to
help prevent malaria.  Every $5 purchases and distributes a bed net.
Please join in the fight against malaria and encourage your friends and
family to visit madnessagainstmalaria.com/busphrotaract.

LEADERSHIP:
Eva is graduating along with many of the other board members and I will
be the next president of Rotaract.  I am looking for enthusiastic,
dedicated people to join me on the board.  I am attaching a description
of the different board positions along with an application to this
email.  If there is a specific project you would like to work on or a
topic that you would like to bring some attention I would encourage you
to apply.  There is a great deal of flexibility within the different
positions and I am more than willing to change the structure of the club
to best meet the needs of its members.

If you are thinking that you would like to be more involved but not
totally sure yet please email me so that we can talk about some of your
doubts or concerns.

I am really excited for next year and look forward to planning our
activities around your interests.  All of your thoughts, comments, and
concerns would be greatly appreciated.

I hope you all have a fabulous summer!!

Rachel

ps, I will be here all summer so if any of you will be here and have
projects you would like to work on please let me know

pps There has been some exciting new movement between schools here on
the Medical Campus and a group has formed called MeCASA also referred to
as the Alliance. They are working on creating more communication and
synergy between the four schools and Rotaract is all about it!  Look for
more information from them posted around campus in the future.