SEPTEMBER 2005

Minutes (09/01/05)

We had our first meeting yesterday.  The minutes follow:

1. Introductions were made.
    

2. Programming ideas considered.

   1. Cookout for active members only at Dr. Hantz's house in mid-September.

   2. Impressions of DACC program.  Program date TBD.
       

3. Discussion of general issues keeping the International Center open, upgrade computer (e-mailed Jeff), update Bulleting Board and IC webpage.
    

4. Rousseau will be the ISC representative to the International Education Advisory Team meeting that are held monthly.
    

5. Selection of club officers (Mitsuru and Natalia are co-presidents, Yani is VP, still need someone to take notes (Secretary).
    

6. Next meeting?  TBD by club officers but soon.
    

Proposed Agenda for next meeting

1. Old business

   1. Impressions of DACC program

   2. Date for cookout

   3. Final selection of officers

   4. Needs assessment

   5. Set semester meeting times so we can advertise; open to all students

   6. Items from the floor
       

2. New students:  John Muzunda (France), Shannon Beaty (US but hearts with Ireland maybe?).  Others?  Need to include all international students.
    

3. Other:  Pictures for webpage and short bio, contact info?  maybe optional

Minutes (09/24/05)

Attendance:  Natalia, Mitsuru, Yani, Dulguun, John

1. Announcements
   

   1. ISC booked for the radio on 10/5 at 5:30.  We should be there by 5:15.  Travel arrangements can be made.

   2. New student, Roland Iheke, arriving next Wednesday, from Benin

   3. Donations came to $35.17 and three boxes of children's supplies.  Congratulations to all for a great job and a successful event!  The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
       

2. Next event

   1. Oct. 13, from 11-12.  Yani's package arrived today and so we can go ahead with a silent auction.  Many people wanted to try Turkish coffee.  Will do both in that day.  Can any of our Turkish students participate?
       

3. Trip planned for Chicago on Oct. 11, leave DACC around 8 or so.  Museums were of interest.