September 20, 2012 -Meeting Minutes

·         Meeting called to order at 12:07pm.

·         Quick hello to all members

·         Thanked all new members for coming

·         Reviewed the last meeting minutes from September 13^th. Motion to approve.

A.  Mundo motioned

B.  Robert seconds.

·         Rebecca from the Social Work Club announced upcoming workshops for students and faculty.

A.   A bully awareness workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 16^th from 12-1 in Kern Rm. 733.

-  Bully and victim volunteers needed to share stories.

B.  A domestic violence workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 23^rd from 21-1 in Hospital Rock Rm. 134.

-  Volunteers needed to share stories of either growing up in the environment, a victim to battery and batterers.

C.  To volunteer contact Rebecca at 559-553-3332 or rebeccapeter@giant.cos.edu.

·         Sgt. Jim Carr from the Visalia Police Department spoke about his experiences working as an openly gay police officer.

·         Robert gave the treasurers update

A.  Began with $1,402

B.  $100 was moved to the scholarship fund

C.  Ending total of $1,302

·          Volunteers needed for Ms. Hanson’s Human Sexuality course panel for Pride Day in the class.

A.  1 hour and 20 minutes of an open and honest question and answer session.

B.  Dates incude

-  October 24^th

·         9:10-10:25

·         10:45-12:00

·         12:10-1:25

-  October 25^th

·         9:10-10:25

·         10:45-12:00

·         Andre announced that Juan will not be able to provide the chips and cheese for club rush and instead he has volunteered to provide the items.

·         The next meeting we will be discussing the club budget.

·         Reminder than Family Fest is on September 29^th

A.  $6 per car, wear club shirt.

B.  Passed around sign-up sheet.

·         Soup Day has been set for November 13^th.

A.  Setup will begin at 9am

B.  Goal is to feed 500+ students

C.  We will discuss further information at a later date.

·         Juan gave an ICC update.

·          Mundo announced homecoming week next week

A.  Homecoming dance is 18+ on Thursday, September 27^th in the old gym.

B.  Tuesday and Thursday are spirit days wear COS colors

C.  Tuesday there will be a scavenger hunt

·         Mundo mentioned that people are being talked about openly on campus and so everyone really needs to consider what they’re saying and think about it before they say anything because a lot of people aren’t ready to come out publically. So don’t assume people already know.

·         Andre discussed hangout day and let everyone know that all club members are responsible to help clean up afterwards. No messes should be left behind and no one should have to clean up after another club member or guest.

A.  Therefore, from now on, no one is leaving until the room is completely clean.

·         National Coming Out Day is October 11^th from 10-1

A.  Club will

-  Have bracelets

-  Play games

-  Have sayings on boards to take diversity pictures in support.

B.  Germaine motioned

C.  Keith seconds

D.  Vote taken

E.  Motion passed

·         Andre reminded everyone that no meeting will be held next Thursday because of Club Rush and he’ll see everyone there.

·         Meeting is adjourned at 12:55pm