Monday, December 20, 2010

16 December 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES

Meeting held at the Bernath Seminar Room, UGL, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

In attendance: Tim Moran, Maria Wendeln, Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins

Report of the President
1. November minutes approved.
2. Hyde Lecture report: went very well. 30/40 people attended. DOS very happy with HGSA so far.

Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Professional Development Workshop: Maria and Beth talked with Kruman to set a date for the event. He suggested March 4, 2011. They will put of a "save the date" card for the event with an RSVP on it. Last time the event was held, the Department provided refreshments.

Report of the VP Administration
1. Facebook group restart? Was not able to find existing facebook account. Elizabeth will double-check with Marcia Farah and add HGSA officers to admins.
2. Collegiate Link: also need to activate our DOSO student org site.

Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Richard III update: David was having a hard time getting an actual person to talk to at the Hillberry. Elizabeth suggested contacting Dean's Office of FCPA. David will get back with Jan. and Feb. dates with group rates.
2. Early Winter Term Get Together: Decided to have an HGSA event Circa on Thursday, January 27th at 8:00PM.

Report of the Treasurer
1. Bake Sale: was rescheduled from Fall to Winter. Need to pick dates. Possibly around Valentine's Day? Pete needs to schedule.
2. Other fundraising ideas: need to come up with a way to sell the remainder of the HGSA bags.

Old Business
1. Mentoring Report: Some students have been assigned a mentor. Elizabeth is organizing a pizza party for late January. $50 approved budget for pizza and refreshments.
2. Classroom Management Brown Bag: Organize a brown bag on the topic? Ideas?

New Business
1. Grad Fair: Held in March. The Director of Graduate Studies would like History students to present posters. Elizabeth will forward the information as it becomes available.
2. Department Job Searches: Winter Term. Need to organize grad students to attend. HGSA to take an active role.

Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:00 p.m. in Bernath Seminar Room, UGL