Minutes of November 7, 2003 Meeting

    I.    New Business

The President, Brian Clark, made an Executive Order to create a committee to set up competitive events (i.e. Capture the Flag, Paint Ball in the spring).

           II.     Old Business

Calendar Committee Report: John Peters will meet with the SBPD on Wednesday afternoon

III.    Committee Reports

A.     Activities

·        CJA will be securing Battle of the Bands on Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 at the SAC 7p.m. If interested, go there and wear CJA shirts. There will be a “Thank You Pre-Dinner” for the people helping out (SGA, 5:30 p.m.)

·        Hate Crime Forum Update: Reminder that it is on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11:30, Admin Café.

B.     Community Service

·        CJA is working with the Circle K on the “Item/Food Drive” until Friday, Nov. 21. CJA will give adult male clothes.

·        Needs volunteers in Take Ten, a mentorship program where college students help Elementary and Middle School kids. More info to follow.

·        Project MARK: In cooperation with the SBPD, volunteers are needed to work with police in going to old people’s houses to teach about safety measures, etc. There might be publicity in the SBT so keep your reading glasses handy. J

·        Habitat for Humanity: Needs help in building a habitat house for a Social Karma officer and IUSB student, Raphael Hendrix. Get a hold of Angie for more info.

C.     Fundraising

         * Phone-A-Thon: Starts this week. Members can call when they are available. The list and script is in the office or look for Brian. It is mandatory to participate in this fundraising if you want to attend the conferences (Vegas and Sacramento) according to Mr. Prexy.

          * Concession Stand: Needs 2-3 people on Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. at the SAC. Wear your CJA shirts.

           * Cookbook: There are copies of recipe forms to hand out to classes, etc (Check with Mandy or the office). Recipes need to be in by Monday, Nov. 17.

            * Martin’s Coupon: The deadline to hand in money is on Wednesday, Dec. 3

            * Candy: List of ingredients was sent out through e-mail. Please donate some of the ingredients so we don’t have to buy them. Help is also needed in selling and preparing the candies. A time and date will be set for the baking and packaging (depends on the kitchen). It is mandatory to participate in this fundraising if you want to attend the conferences (Vegas and Sacramento) according to Mr. Prexy.

*Barnes and Noble (Gift Wrapping): Dec. 15, 4-10 p.m.

                   D. Newsletter

                                    * Brian sent his article already. There are still people who need to turn in articles/pictures for the newsletter. Angie will send e-mails out. 

IV. Other Business

A.     CJA will receive $50!!! (SGA passed the motion to give clubs who participated in the IUSB Fest $50).

B.     There will soon be a Club Council Handbook. Suggestions? E-mail amberlee511@aol.com

C.     All clubs will participate in the Food/Item Drive sponsored by the Club Council.

            V. Still Other Business

A. Installation Ceremony: Still at 7 p.m. but the date is being reconsidered. Tentatively, it is on Dec. 6. John is waiting for the “Chicago people” to respond. There will be a list of all people who will be designated to do something for the event. So far, there are about 20 national members (ACJA) and you can still turn in your applications. Members will also help John spread the word and encourage other members to become a national member.

B. There are criteria that you have to meet to be included in the conferences.

Suggestions:

-         John has suggested having a trip to Chicago to meet the president so that they know that we exist. J

-         A member suggested to have a CJA mail box in the office

-         Another suggested having a phone in the CJA office. Officers will look into that.