Meeting Minutes

Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Society
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 – Alumni Center

Members present: Reza Ahmadi, Julie Eastes, Jackie Johnston, Jama Montgomery, Barbara Norrick-Bunnell, Jenni Purcell, Sharon Stephen, Linda Wallace and Sue Taylor.

President Barbara Norrick-Bunnell called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The board welcomed Reza Ahmadi, new faculty representative. After review of the previous minutes from July 10, 2012, Sharon Stephen motioned for approval, Jenni Purcell seconded, and the minutes were passed by voice vote.

FCS Departmental Report
No report

Alumni Council
Jackie Johnston announced the new hire of executive director of the BSUAA, Julie Stroh, who began on August 31 and comes from the University of Miami, Florida. A welcome reception was held for Stroh on September 10 in the Alumni Center. Johnston was happy to report that all the deans attended the reception along with President Gora.

FCS Alumni Awards
The event is set to take place on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Alumni Center. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with the dinner and program starting at 7 p.m. Linda Wallace, Home Economist of Red Gold, will be the guest speaker. Nominees for each award category are as follows: Faculty Award-Carla Earhart; Friend Award-Joan McFadden; Award of Distinction- Janet Stafford; Award of Achievement- Marla Kurtz and Karen Lackey; Award of Merit- Kelly Tomashek, Allison Bamberger, Rob Hoaglin, Kierstin Neal, and Hanna Kelley. Jama Montgomery moved to close the nominations. Linda Wallace seconded. Sue Taylor will contact each one and confirm availability. Sharon Stephen has requested three menu ideas from University Banquet & Catering and indicated that the next time the Decorations/Menu Committee meets they will decide on the menu. To keep costs down on décor, Stephen suggested the board bring in decorative items and give each table a unique decoration. Taylor will inquire about bar costs. Discussion ensued about the cost of programs and how to market the event to engage more alumni. Johnston suggested adding a line to the program that reads: “I cannot attend but would like to send a $25 donation to support future programs and events.”

Expiring Terms
Taylor stated there are four board openings. Johnston moved that Meagan Hennenfent be confirmed for membership, and Purcell seconded. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Nominated for the three remaining open positions were Carie Mottweiler, Joyce Vance and Kate Vandeputte. Taylor will notify them and the board will vote by email to confirm them.

Other
Discussion was held for the need and/or process of award underwriting by a company. Johnston and Norrick-Bunnell will work on a various options and a plan of action. A social media committee was formed and includes Purcell, Wallace and Eastes. They will phone conference and determine a plan to advance the FCS Facebook page, along with other social media. A report will be given at the next meeting. Wallace and Purcell suggested contests on Facebook to engage alumni and/or students.

Upcoming Events/Important dates
Next Meeting – January 23, 2013 at 5:30 in the Alumni Center Board Room

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted
Julie Eastes
Communications Assistant