Weekly Minutes For 01/24/2010

The regular weekly meeting of the Mu Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi was held on Sunday, the 24th of January 2010, at 4:30 pm, in the Breckenridge building.  The meeting was opened according to Ritual and 22 Brothers were present at roll call.  Historical minutes of last semester’s meetings were approved.  

Officer Reports

PRESIDENT

Brother Dani passed out a contact sheet and had each brother present at the meeting confirm their contact information. She reviewed the calendar of events and noted the following dates:

• MTC events

• Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00pm – Buffalo Wild Wings
• Wednesday, January 27 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm: Open House in UC 116, serving free Chipotle burritos – Thanks Robert!!!

• LEAD

• Tuesday, January 26: Last day to register for LEAD for $105, prices will go up to $130 after this day.
• Wednesday, February 3: Last day to reserve discounted rooms for LEAD.
• February 26 – February 28: LEAD. Brother Dani plans to attend LEAD in El Paso, Texas.
• Brother Dani suggested to the brothers to come up with fundraising events to help fund the brothers who wish to go to LEAD. Brother Natalie is VP-Fundraising and is willing to help coordinate fundraisers for the brothers who plan to attend LEAD.

• Important dates for Pledges 

• Friday, February 12 at 6:30pm: PINNING
• Sunday, February 14 at 2:00pm: First Pledge meeting.
• Please note: The Brother meeting on February 14 will be held at 1:00pm.

• Alumni Events

• Thursday, February 18: Mentorship Night, location TBD. Contact Shell Herbst, as soon as possible, to RSVP: michelle.c.herbst@gmail.com.
• Saturday, April 24: DeltaSig Olympics

• Spring Break

• Sunday, March 21: No Meetings.
• Regularly scheduled meetings will resume on Sunday, March 28.

• Other Important Dates

• Easter Sunday, April 4: No Meetings.
• Sunday, April 18: Nominations.
• Sunday, April 25: Elections.
• Sunday, May 2: Last meeting.

Committee Goals

After reviewing important dates, Brother Dani tasked execs to bring snacks to meetings and their respective events. She reviewed goals for committees and urged brothers to utilize other committees to help with events. She would like the committees to work together and delegate tasks to the proper committee (i.e. Finance for funding information, Marketing for event advertising, etc.).  

Chapter Communication

Brother Dani also presented the new way of chapter communication. She is asking brothers to refrain from sending out mass e-mails in order to cut down on email traffic. Instead, all announcements and anything brothers would like to communicate to the chapter should be sent to Brother Amy, who has graciously volunteered to create a Weekly Update letter, which will be sent out on Mondays along with the minutes. Any information brothers would like to have added in the Weekly Update must be communicated to Amy by Friday and will be included in the update that following Monday.  

Other Information

Brother Dani asked for brothers to notify her about any absences so brothers will be excused from meetings rather than counted as a “no-show.” She is looking forward to a great semester with DSP and encouraged brothers to get involved as much as possible, including becoming involved outside their committees.  

SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT

Brother Janet reiterated the dates for this week’s MTC events and asked brothers to attend and show their support. Sign-up sheets were passed around for the recruitment table, Buffalo Wild Wings, and the Open House. Empty slots for the recruitment table still need to be filled and it’s very important for brothers to contact Brother Janet and let her know when they are able to help with recruiting. Also, Brother Dani asked brothers to wear DSP attire during the week, to help with passing out bookmarks, and to be sure to greet all potentials at MTC events.  

For any brother who is working the last shift on Friday, Brother Janet and Brother Dani asked for that brother to take the DSP bag with them so it would be available for Sunday’s meeting.  

Open House

Brother Jana explained information about the MTC Open House event, which will be held this Wednesday in UC 116 from 3:00 to 6:00pm. The idea is to have brothers stationed at each table. Potentials will be seated at a table and will have the opportunity to talk with brothers while they eat the free Chipotle (thanks to Brother Robert). Overall, the more brothers, the better. So be there!  

Alumni BBQ

Brother Janet needs to set on a location for the BBQ ASAP. She asked if any brothers wanted to volunteer their homes to contact her. Brother Shell volunteered to contact alumni for possible locations as well.  

VICE-PRESIDENT CHAPTER OPERATIONS

Brother Jaclyn presented a CMP Status update. Currently, the chapter is 48% completed and approved for Accredited Chapter (1st tier) requirements. 100% of 1st tier requirements must be met before the chapter qualifies for 2nd tier – Chapter of Recognition. However, because of last semester’s events, requirements towards achieving the 2nd tier are 41% completed and approved.  

Brother Jaclyn shared a letter published in the November 09 issue of the DeltaSig written by Grand President Mike Chiacchiari entitled, “Leave Delta Sigma Pi Better than You Found It.” After reading excerpts from the letter, Brother Jaclyn handed out a questionnaire to the brothers asking them to identify focus areas and goals for the chapter.  

Next, Brother Jaclyn presented the possibility of having Sandy Shoemaker, a past DD and current trustee for the Leadership Foundation, to come visit the chapter and make a presentation about Ms. Shoemaker’s life as an alumni and how she stays involved with the fraternity. Brother Jaclyn mentioned opening the event to other chapters in Colorado, to include alumni chapters. Brother Alex will find out interests of other chapters in hosting an event with us.  

Graduation Sashes

Brother Jenna will be taking orders for sashes, provided by the Hawaii chapter. Please contact her if you are graduating and wish to buy a sash.  

VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE

Dues are due February 14!

Dues are $85. Brother Jenna urged brothers to turn in their dues as soon as possible before February 14. After February 14, a $10 late fee will be assessed for each week your payment is late.  

VICE-PRESIDENT FUNDRAISING

Brother Natalie presented several fundraising ideas, to include:

• • Selling hand-warmers/snack during the 3OH!3 concert being held at Four   Diamonds on April 22.
• • Selling Roses.
• • Hosting a Poker/Casino night for alumni.
• • Alumni dinners.
• • Car wash.

An interest sheet was passed around. Brother Natalie also encouraged brothers to contribute any of their ideas or suggestions for fundraising events.  

VICE-PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS

Brother DeEon passed out sheets outlining the Six Sigma Goals. He noted the achievement towards the goals is based on attendance. Brother Dani also commented that the attendance information from Six Sigma will serve as the basis for putting brothers on trial. A clarification was made that putting brothers on trial does not mean kicking them out of the fraternity, but is a means of getting brothers to have an opportunity to speak with the President and Vice-President about his/her attendance issues.  

Committee Reports

SOCIAL CHAIR

Upcoming Social Events

• Saturday, March 6: CC vs. DU Hockey Game held in Colorado Springs. Brother Annette stated at least 20 people must attend in order to get the discounted ticket price of $18. Alumni and the DU brothers are also invited to attend.

• Brother Annette is planning a multi-chapter social event and details will be provided at a later time.

• February 19 and February 20 are possible dates for another social event. Ideas for the event include an improve show or other entertainment-type event.

• Saturday, January 30: Give Blood, Get Hockey. Brothers who donate blood will be eligible to buy four $5 CC hockey tickets for the CC hockey game on February 6. The blood drive will be held at Memorial Hospital.  

Brother Amy noted committee meetings will be held after brother meetings.  

Old Business

None.  

New Business

Brother Shell

Alumni Brother Shell encouraged brothers to come to Mentorship Night and to RSVP as soon as possible. Mentorship Night will be held on February 18 at 7:30pm. Location is TBD depending on the number of RSVP’s. Again, her contact information is michelle.c.herbst@gmail.com.  

Brother Shell would also like to expand to Brother Alex Gino’s idea of having brothers write down the top 3 businesses they would like to work for after graduation. Brother Shell would take the information and bring it to the alumni to set up some type of networking event.  

Rocky Mountain RVP Sheri Gabor

Brother Sheri announced the date of the DeltaSig Olympics, which will be held on Saturday, April 24. She is helping to coordinate a committee of chapter liaisons to coordinate events, competitions, and other items for the DeltaSig Olympics. This year, she is also focusing on bringing more alumni to events, stating there are over 3,000 alumni in Colorado.  

For LEAD, Brother Sherri stated the Alpha Nu chapter will be driving to El Paso, Texas. Any Mu Chi brothers that are interested in joining the Alpha Nu chapter should contact her. Denver alumni brothers will be driving, allowing the collegiates to sleep on the way to Texas. The caravan will leave at 3:00am in the morning on Thursday, February 25. Brother Sherri also mentioned that all brothers in the Rocky Mountain region who attend LEAD will be required to attend Friday night’s presentation entitled “Ritual the Right Way.”Also noted, the theme for the dance is Mardi Gras.  

Brother Sherri also urged brothers to have their events submitted as soon as possible. She would like to see the Mu Chi chapter receive recognition for its events at LEAD this year. Other items mentioned include: a $100 prize for the chapter who performs the best initiation and has the best memorization, a $100 prize for the chapter with the most attendance at LEAD. Brother Sherri stated for brothers to contact her regarding any cost issues associated with attending LEAD and she will coordinate with alumni to help collegiates better manage the costs of attending.  

Brother Dani

Trial for Hanna will be held next Sunday at 3:00pm.  

Brother Annette

Brother Annette recommends ALL brothers visit the career center before they graduate. She stated Bev Kratzer is extremely helpful in helping students locate and apply for jobs. Brother Shell also stated Lisanne McNew, the College of Business’s internship advisor, is also an extremely helpful resource. Brother Shell also mentioned the Mentorship Night and alumni events will focus on networking, an important career skill.

Brother Joanna

Brother Joanna passed out a sign-up/interest sheet for possible community service events, including a sign-up sheet for the “Give Blood/Get Hockey” event. She also mentioned the dates for Lil Sisters of the Poor will be either April 3 or April 10, depending on interest.  

Brother Kaila

Brother Kaila asked brothers about their interest in volunteering at Serenity Springs Big Cat refuge. She also mentioned anyone who went last semester still owes her $10.  

Unfinished Business

Brother Joanna

The pledge scrapbook still needs to be finished. Brother Dani asked the NIBs to get the scrapbook finished ASAP so it could be shared at the MTC events.  

Announcements

None.  

Remarks for the Good of the Chapter

Brother Amy stated she is excited for this semester and is looking forward to the chapter’s progress this semester and attending some exciting events.  

Brother Dani also commented on looking forward to having a great semester with the chapter.  

The gavel was passed and the meeting was closed according to Ritual at 5:40pm.