ABORIGINAL & INDIGENOUS GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL (AIGSC)

Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2011

Opening:

The regular meeting of the AIGSC was called to order at 1:00PM on January 13, 2011 in GSA Commons, University of Saskatchewan by Tobi Jeans, Chair.

Present:

Tobi Jeans (acting Secretary) conducted a roll call.

Present:

Wendie Marks

Rebecca Major,

Terri Thunder,

Regrets:

Dawn Pratt,

Omeasoo Butt,

Kelly Butler

Nkasi Adams,

Stan Tuinukoafe,

Allison Piche,

Jen Campeau

A. Approval of Agenda

An ad-hoc agenda was approved.

B. Approval of Minutes

AIGSC reading of the minutes from the December 14, 2010 were approved.

Motioned: Terri Seconded: Wendie

C. Open Issues

1)  Fundraising

2)  Aboriginal Awareness Week

D. New Business

1.  Fundraising

a.  Canadian Tire

  1. Preston Crossing location, raffle will be held March 1. We will need dates of when we want to do it. Start dates are not until spring. Wendie will find out range of dates available.

ACTION ITEM: Wendie will find out range of dates for both locations. Will send request for signup when dates are known.

b.  Pub Crawls

  1. Will call around for pricing and possibility of doing a pub crawl.

ACTION ITEM:

Rebecca will call for prices and dates available

c.  Beer Night Fundrasier

  1. Call to see if these events are still possible

ACTION ITEM

Rebecca will call for prices and dates available

d.  Bake Sale

  1. Schedule a bake sale for March. In the Arts building.

ACTION ITEM

Omeassoo to look into how to book, fees and available dates.

  1. Party Light Fundraiser
  2. Rebecaa will find out details on when and how to host a AIGSC fundraiser through party light around Easter break.

ACTION ITEM

Rebecca to determine feasibility and dates

b.  Monthly Aboriginal Social

  1. Propose to put all planning of Monthly socials on hold, until the following goals are achieved:
  2. Gain membership
  3. Fundraise or secure cash flow
  4. Create promo items
  5. Fill positions

Motioned: Wendie Seconded: Rebecca

2.  Aboriginal Awareness Week (March 14-19, 2011)

  1. Determine what partnership means to AAW and if AIGSC is in a position to be one.
  2. Commitment for AIGSC members indeterminate at the moment. Will need to be assessed based on requested commitment form AAW organizers.
  3. 1st planning meeting with AAW is Thus Jan 20th,2011.

ACTION ITEMS: Rebecca to attend, Wendie as Back-up

3.  Native Studies (NAISA Fundraiser)

  1. Chili Night: AIGSC members are welcome to attend and support
  2. Elijah Harper Event March 10:
  3. AIGSC welcome to attend. Tickets can be purchased through Native Studies.
  4. AIGSC will ask NS Grad Assoc if they need volunteers for the event – as an in kind contribution to their cause.

ACTION ITEM: Tobi will get event details to Kelly for website

4. GSA Report:

a. GSA will be following AIGSC lead as it pertains to formal support.

E. Agenda for Next Meeting

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 1:05pm by Rebecca. Seconded:Wendie The next general meeting will be at 12pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in GSA Commons.

Minutes submitted by: Tobi Jeans

Minutes approved by: AIGSC (TBC)

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