GBSAA Meeting Minutes from 10-29-09

Submitted by Danielle Waterworth

I. Call to Order

Meeting was called to order at Thursday, October 29th at 7:30 PM in Molinaro 323 by President Mark Totts. There were 34 members and 1 advisor (Dr. Michael T. Manion) present. Introductions were made of current officers.

II. Review of Prior Minutes & Treasurer’s Report

1. Approval of Minutes-

Minutes from 10-15-08 were read by Membership & Communications Director Danielle Waterworth. Motion to approve by Maureen Montemurro. 2^nd by Tracy Sunday.

2. Approval of Treasurer’s Report-

Treasurer’s report was submitted by President Mark Totts. An ending balance of $627.36 was reported. Motion to approve by Elvin Turner. 2^nd by Melissa Stein.

III. Old Business

1. GBSAA Background Information-

President Mark Totts revisited the GBSAA’s Mission, Vision, and the organization’s three goals: Recruiting, Representing, & Raising.

2. 2009 Strategic Accomplishments –

Vice-President Chris Sorenson discussed the following accomplishments the GBSAA executive board was able to accomplish:

1. Establish a $500 Savings-Oriented Account
2. Hold Open Forums and Recruiting Sessions
3. Networking/Fundraising Events
4. Add 45 members to GBSAA email list
5. Recruit active committee members
2. Networking Report  -

Networking Executive Officer Tracy Sunday reported on the GBSAA’s social events for the year. These included the 1^st Annual Wine Tasting in November 2008, the Friday the 13^th Social Outing in February 2009, and the Milwaukee Brewers game in August 2009.

Tracy also informed members to watch for information on the 2^nd Annual Wine Tasting Event to be held in January 2010.

IV. New Business

1. Election of Officers-

a. President Mark Totts reviewed the organizational chart and explained that while the President office was a 2-year position, we would be electing all other officers.

2. Nominations for Vice-President- Chris Sorenson. Motion to close nominations and white ballot- Jose Ortiz. Second- Melissa Stein. Motion Passed. Chris Sorenson elected Vice-President.

3. Nominations for Membership & Communications Director- Danielle Waterworth. Motion to close nominations and white ballot- Maureen Montemurro. Second- Chris Jotka. Motion Passed. Danielle Waterworth elected Membership & Communications Director

4. Nominations for Financial Advisor- Danielle Waterworth nominated Maureen Montemurro and she accepted. Motion to close nominations and white ballot- John Paul Surdo. Second-Ion Gira. Motion Passed. Maureen Montemurro elected Financial Advisor.

5. Nominations for Networking Executive Officer- Tracy Sunday. Motion to close nominations and white ballot- Elvin Turner. Second- Theo McIntyre. Motion Passed. Tracy Sunday elected Networking Executive Officer.
6. Nominations for Student Relations/Recruiting Executive Officer- Melissa Stein & Sabha Museteif. Vote Held. Melissa Stein elected Student Relations/Recruiting Executive Officer
7. Nominations for Fundraising Executive Officer- John Paul Surdo. Motion to close nominations and white ballot- Elvin Turner. Second- Jose Ortiz. Motion Passed. John Paul Surdo elected Fundraising Executive Officer

8. Nominations for Webmaster- James Ruffalo. Motion to close nominations and white ballot-Elvin Turner. Second- Jamie Rook. Motion Passed. James Ruffalo named Webmaster.
9. Other discussion of committee members- Those interested in being on any of the 3 committees or serving as company MBA representatives were encouraged to discuss the matter with the new executive officers after the meeting.

2. Linked-In & Email Addresses-

1. Membership & Communications Director Danielle Waterworth brought up the Linked-In GBSAA Site. Members were encouraged to join the group.
2. A sheet was passed around to collect the names and email addresses of members not currently on our email list.

Adjournment

Motion by Mike Delaney to adjourn meeting. Second- Eric Engelbracht. Motion Passed. Meeting Adjourned 8:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Danielle Waterworth

10-29-09