January 23 Meeting Minutes

[Aaron M. Bernstein]

Maryland Leadership Seminar 2011

 

January 23, 2011	The Frost Center, Rockville, MD
Welcome and Self-Introductions In Attendance:  Aaron Bernstein, Zac McGee, Matt Coplai, Lorena Smith, Erica Steinhoff, Mike Robinson, Alecia Firsby, Danita Frisby, Mark LaPointe Jordan Coyne, Jason Ott, Kelley Fondaw, Carol Applegate
Corporate President’s Report	Carol Applegate
The board is now meeting on a semi-monthly basis as the seminar approaches.  The board is responsible for the fiscal and legal accountability of the organization.  Taxes and similar information was recently submitted such that Maryland is in full compliance with National requirements.
Treasurer’s Report	Elaine Williams
Elaine was not present to make the treasurer’s report.  No report was available.  Unofficially, as of the November Corporate Board meeting, approximately $3000 had come in already, and another approximately $4000 are believed to have come in since.
Alumni Association President Advisor	Caitlin Van Suetendael Brian Yee
Alumnus Matt Coplai gave a round up of what happened at the recent Winter Reunion.  The reunion, which happened January 8th, was hosted by Mr. Dave Ward at his ”future home” in Phoenix, MD.  Mr. Ward is a quadriplegic of more than 30 years, and yet has been exceptionally active in the community as a volunteer, public servant, and particularly a voice for the disabled.  Alumni gathered for pizza and socialization, and then were treated to a visit with Mr. Ward and a tour of his home.
2011 Seminar Mount St. Mary’s University May 27-29, 2011	Aaron Bernstein
Mount St. Mary’s Partnership	Aaron Bernstein
HOBY Maryland has been able to partner with Mount St. Mary’s University for what is expected to be an enormous opportunity for an increased relationship during this year’s seminar.   Amongst the highlights of the new partnership:  Scholarships for HOBY alumni, improved housing facilities during the seminar, scholarships to pay seminar registration fees, donated gift in kind including folders, a computer, a golf cart, ice cream, and access to new university buildings.  In return, HOBY will offer MSM greater access to the program, including campus tours and admissions presentations.
Program	Greg Van Suetendael
Greg has drafted his first version of the program.  While much of the program looks very similar to last year, some specifics may have to be adjusted due to the new partnership with the University.  Notably, both Sandy Queen and Chris Bowers have been confirmed to return to this year’s program.  Suggestions were taken for this year’s essay topic(s) including diversity, bullying, stress management, and environmental issues. If individuals have leads for panelists, those leads would be appreciated.
Volunteerism Project	Kayla Tufares
Kayla has contacted the Maryland Park Service and Andy Vecchio to make arrangements for this year’s service project.  While the park service takes their extended vacation during the winter, there has not yet been a lot of progress on this year’s service project, however, it is expected that much will be developing in the next few weeks now that things are back in season.
Recruitment	Aaron Bernstein
As of the meeting, registration had reached 162.  This essentially puts Maryland on pace with last year’s attendance.  However, only 181 students registered last year while 201 was the goal; 201 is the goal again this year.    To help supplement registration, the Corporate Board has decided to participate in the National Alternate Invitation Program (AIP) for as many as 30 participants.  The AIP invites registered alternates to participate in the HOBY program.  The board hopes this will help reach goal this year which will increase financial incentives to the organization.
Registration	Danita Frisby
Danita is prepared for registration, which we have delayed in part because of details that need to be worked out with the University and registrations that are expected from the AIP.  Registration forms are expected to be distributed in mid to late February.
Faciltators & Assistant Facilitators	Alecia Frisby
Alecia has distributed facilitator applications.   Already, one junior facilitator application and four facilitator applications have been returned.  Ideally, we would like to recruit 20 individuals for each position.
Team Alumni & Operations	Brandon Pettit & Tracy Wertheimer
TA applications were to be received by January 10.  Admittedly, we did not receive as many applications as we had hoped for or anticipated, meaning there are some spots remaining.  Those who applied on time are having their applications honored and are being placed within the team first.  We will be looking to fill out the remaining positions in the next few weeks by soliciting additional applications.
Corporate Fundraising	Greg Van Suetendael
Greg is coordinating a wine dinner for early May with a friend of HOBY who has done a number of fundraisers for other organizations in the past.  The dinner is expected to bring in between $200 and $250 a head, and will hopefully raise a few thousand dollars for HOBY Maryland.
Career Lunch	Aaron Bernstein
While a new leader for the Career Lunch has not yet been found, Aaron will be coordinating our efforts on this project.  It is expected that since Don Awalt is no longer involved, getting contacts may be that much more difficult.   Additional leads would be helpful.
Gifts in Kind
As already mentioned under the partnership, MSM will be providing some GIK this year.  We are still looking for someone to coordinate GIK.
Public Relations
We are still looking for someone to help with PR.
Cooperating Organizations Kiwanis GFWC Jaycees Optimists	Carol Applegate Christine Semon Anne Yakaitis Carol Applegate Dennis Lane
Optimists have brought in $2325.  The GFWC has purchased 2 career lunch tables and raisd antother $750.  Jaycess of Towson have sponsored a student for $185.  The Elks will be donating $500 again this year.  There are also some monies that were donated for last year but carried over.
Sharing the News
Next Meeting	Rockville, Maryland      March 20, 2011

Upcoming Calendar

Jan 25             AIP Opens

Feb 17             HOBY emails unregistered schools

Mar 11             Deadline for AIP Registration

Mar 18             Deadine for Recruitment Revenue Share Incentives

Mar 20             HOBY MD Seminar Committee Meeting, The Frost Center, Rockville, MD

Apr 7                HOBY emails unregistered schools

Apr 15              Spring HOBY International T-Shirt Day

May 1              1pm, HOBY MD Seminar Committee Meeting, Frost Center, Rockville, MD

May 26                        Volunteers Arrive for HOBY MLS

May 27-29       HOBY Maryland Leadership Seminar

Aug 11-14        HOBY 2011 Training Institute

 

Schools Already Registered  (as of 1/23/11)

Aberdeen High School

Academy of the Holy Cross

Albert Einstein Senior High School

Allegany High School

Annapolis Area Christian Sch.

Annapolis Sr. High School

Archbishop Spalding High Sch.

Arundel Sr High School

Atholton H.S.

Baltimore Lutheran High School

Bel Air High School

Beth Tfiloh Community High Sch

Bishop McNamara High School

Bishop Walsh High School

Bohemia Manor High School

Boonsboro High School

Boy's Latin School of MD

Broadneck Sr High School

Brunswick High School

Bryn Mawr School

C. Milton Wright High School

Calvert High School

Cambridge South Dorchester HS

Carver Center for Arts & Tech.

Catoctin High School

Central Sr High School

Century High School

Chesapeake High School

Chopticon High School

Clarksburg High School

Colonel Richardson High School

Connelly School of Holy Child

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Damascus High School

DeMatha Catholic High School

Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School

Dulaney High School

Duval High School

Easton High School

Edgewood High School

Elizabeth Seton High School

Elkton High School

Excelsior Academy

Fallston High School

Francis Scott Key High School

Franklin High School

Frederick Douglass H.S. #450

Gaithersburg High School

Georgetown Prep. School

Glenelg Country School

Glenelg High School

Governor Thomas Johnson H.S.

Great Mills High School

Hammond High School

Hancock Middle Sr. High School

Harford Technical H.S.

Havre de Grace High School

Hereford High School

Holly Grove Christian School

Holton Arms School

Huntingtown High School

Indian Creek School

Institute of Notre Dame

James Hubert Blake High School

Joppatowne High School

Kent Island High School

La Plata High School

Lackey High School

Landon School

Lansdowne High School

Laurel High School

Leonardtown High School

Linganore High School

Long Reach High School

Manchester Valley High School

Marriotts Ridge High School

Maurice J. McDonough H.S.

Meade Sr High School

Mercy High School

Middletown High School

Mount de Sales Academy

Mount Hebron High School

Mount Saint Joseph High School

Mountain Ridge High School

North Caroline High School

North Carroll High School

North County High School

North East High School

North Harford High School

North Point HS For Science, Technology & Industry

Northeast Sr. High School

Northern Garrett High School

Northwest High School

Northwestern High School

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Oldfields School

Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School

Paint Branch High School

Parkside High School

Patapsco HS & Center For The Arts

Patterson Mill Middle/High School

Patuxent High School

Perry Hall High School

Perryville High School

Pikesville High School

Poolesville Jr/Sr High School

Queen Annes County High School

Reservoir High School

Rising Sun High School

River Hill High School

Riverdale Baptist School

Rockville High School

Salisbury Christian School

Seneca Valley High School

Seton Keough High School

Severn School

Severna Park Sr High School

Sherwood High School

Snow Hill High School

Sollers Point Technical High School

South Carroll High School

South Hagerstown High School

South River High School

Southern Garrett High School

Southern Sr High School

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

St. Frances Academy

St. John’s Catholic Prep

St. Maria Goretti High School

St. Paul's School for Girls

St. Vincent Pallotti High School

Stephen Decatur High School

Sts. Peter & Paul High School

The Bullis School

The German School

The Harbour School

The Tome School

Thomas Stone High School

Towson High School

Tuscarora High School

Urbana High School

Walkersville High School

Walt Whitman H.S.

Walter Johnson High School

Watkins Mill High School

Western High School

Western School of Tech.

Westlake High School

Westminster High School

Wheaton High School

Wicomico Sr High School

Winters Mill High School

Worcester Preparatory School