Meeting Minutes October 7, 2008

SGA Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Union 301 – 9:15p.m.

Meeting called to order by Andrew Fox – 9:16p.m.
Prayer – Dan Heavey – 9:17p.m.

• Freshman Elections
  • Elections will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
    • November 4th, 5th and 6th
  • Information Sessions being held
    • Wednesday 10/8 from 1-2 (Free Period)
    • Thursday 10/9 from 12:30-2 (Free Period)
    • Friday 10/10 from 1-2 (Free Period)
  • In the SGA Office – Union 119A
  • Must attend Information session to run in election
• Pig Roast
  • Senators and Affiliates will help set up for event
  • Will delegate at next meeting everyone’s location and responsibilities
• Induction
  • Date is Saturday November 15, 2008
  • Make sure Chapel is available for ceremony
  • Have ballroom reserved, Dunleavey or Music room for reception
    • Most likely Ballroom
  • Gather all SGA senators/affiliates home address to create formal invitations and send to families
  • Have RSVP done by first week of November to allow time for last minute replies and ball park number for food
  • Talk with Duplicating and Jess for necessary steps
  • Stasia has contacted former Lindback Award Winner – Dr. Leauby
  • Meet with MASQUE president to reserve tickets for fall production
  • Ask La Salle singers or Gospel Choir to perform
    • Alma Mater
    • Song of their choice
  • Choose who will be delivering opening prayers/remarks
  • Dr. Cicala has ordered pins for the ceremony and future ceremonies
  • Meet with Food Services – Jane Watson
    • Give a head count of how many will attend based on RSVP
  • Prepare program and send to Jess to be printed
  • Creating layout of ceremony (location of people sitting, how people will be announced)
  • Have everyone meet a half an hour before ceremony to go over things
• Logo/Slogan Contest/Marketing
  • Emily will have lunch with Rita Dynan concerning the Marketing extra credit for creating a promotion for National Election and SGA freshman elections
  • Some Ideas for new slogan:
    • Continuing to Serve You
    • Voice of the Students
    • Making Your Voice Matter
    • Power of Your Voice
    • Echoing your voices to the La Salle community
• Town Hall Meeting
  • Pat Dougherty and Pat Terranova will serve on committee
  • Begin 1st meeting week before Thanksgiving break
    • Will be able to start any footwork the week after break and before finals week
  • Talk about how SGA will market to other organizations i.e. fraternities and sororities
  • Possibly slide fliers under people’s doors
• Special Announcement: Basketball Marathon Chair
  • Chris Petrucci
• Committee Reports
  • Funding Board will meet this Thursday
  • Fan Sportsmanship
    • La Salle basketball inviting all east coast schools including Big 5
    • Trying to prevent any inappropriate behavior during games
    • Remember actions have consequences
    • La Salle is taking the lead and comparing records with other schools
• President’s Minute
  • Big Brother and Big Sister Program
    • Logan Elementary School
    • Help out student as a little brother or little sister with homework, activities, etc