Meeting Minutes - 3/29/09

Teeter Totter-athon

-Ashley (koerner.ashl@students.uwlax.edu) came into the meeting to talk about the Teeter Totter-athon on April 23^rd and 24^th.

-Sign-up for teetering went around. Contact her if you’d still like to teeter.

-Also, they are selling t-shirts. One will be tie-dye and costs $13 and another will be teal and costs $8.

-Let Ashley know if you want a t-shirt.

Senate Update

-Medical Amnesty Protocol being discussed.

-This protocol would grant protection for students in the residence halls if a student calls for another person in need of serious medical attention because of drugs or alcohol.

-The hope is that the protocol will encourage more people to call for help instead of worrying about getting a ticket.

Advisor Update

-Get published in the Student Monograph (Submissions due sometime in January).

-A faculty sponsor is needed.

-Look at some of the projects that you’re doing now and submit them!

Dates to Know!

April 10^th- Blood Drive

April 15-18^th- NCUR

April 18^th- Neighbor’s Day

April 23-24^th- Teeter Totter –athon

Blood Drive

-Sign-up was passed around. Contact Steph Smith if you would like to help.

-Tell all your classes.

-Tables will be set up in Cartwright from 10am-3pm on Wednesday, April 1^st, and Monday, April 6^th. Sign up with Steph.

-Help Andrea Weiler with advertising for the event.

-Please click on the link and enter Drive Number DRV0098772 to schedule
an appointment. https://portal.bcw.edu/sites/mobapt/default.aspx?key=183052037235

-Try to get as many people as possible to donate. There may be a prize/party for anyone who gets 3 people to donate.

Neighbor’s Day

-Sign-up with Steph Smith if you’re still interested

NCUR

-Sign-up with Steph Smith if you’re still interested

Washington DC Advocacy Summit Presentation- Blair and Gena

-While in DC they learned about the stimulus package, the REACH program, and many other CDC programs.

-Talked to legislators from Wisconsin and Minnesota.

-Important to go in with an “ASK” and tell personal stories when you’re advocating for something.

- Incorporating storytelling when advocating:

-Value- what you and the legislator both value

-Barriers what the legislator sees as a problem usually due to cost

-Ask- what you want

-Vision- what the legislator visions

Fundraising

-Cold Stone fundraiser on Thursday, April 6^th

-Must have a sheet of paper to present in order for Eta Sigma Gamma to get the $1.00 donation

-Will be available on the website to print off and give to your friends!

-Brat Barn is scheduled for the first weekend in May. Sign-up at next meeting.

-Cookbooks will be sold at Food Cultures Night

Social

-Any ideas for a social, contact Lizz Perkl

Next Meetings

- April 5^th

-April 19^th (Elections)

-May- Social

Reminders

-Only 21 people attended the meeting, so please try to make it!