Iowa State University Parents’ Association Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, September 5, 2014, Gold Room, MU

Minutes

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Present:

Teresa Albertson, Ames, IA

Greg and Kristi Finger, Iowa City, IA

Manny and Jennifer Flores, Little Canada, MN

Donna Ford, Wellman, IA

Juan and Heather Garcia, Waukee, IA

Leslie Herman, Minnetonka, MN

Laura King, Naperville, IL

James and Sue Lapaczonek, Colona, IL

James Lauer, Morton, IL

Jeffery and Lisa Longtin, Muscatine, IA

Tom and Nancy McDonald, Hopkinton, IA

Lori McGlothlen, Cedar Rapids, IA

Shari Moon, Sioux City, IA

Jodie Roettger, Cedar Rapids, IA

Kristin Swift, Boundurant, IA

Kristie Van Bogart, Mendota heights, MN

John Azkowski

Keith Robinder

Kipp Van Dyke

Nicole Bartolozzi

Robin Gogerty

Absent:

Matt Arnold, Olathe, KS

Bob Bankers, Woodbury, MN

Tracey Fikes, Neenah, WI

MariannHilderbrand, Council Bluffs, IA

Colleen Scharlau, Woodward, IA

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  • Welcome to new members and introductions
  • Guest Speaker – Jeff Johnson, Alumni Association

Jeff told the board about what the Alumni Association does and the programs that they have. He would like to see some kind of partnership with the Parents’ Association.

  • Approval of Minutes from VEISHEA Meeting

Teresa Albertson made a motion to approve, Heather Garcia seconded the motion. Minutes from the last board meeting, April 11, 2014 were approved.

  • Orientation

Keith handed out a summary for Orientation, which included how many sessions, how many volunteers, etc. He asked for comments.

Comments from orientation

-Leslie Herman asked if it would be possible to send our newsletter to all incoming students. Keith said it wouldn’t be possible, it is an opt-in only option.

  • Football ticket recap

Keith summarized the fundraiser for this year with a handout. No one had any questions.

  • President’s Report

Jeff, James and Keith met in Muscatine to discuss strategic planning for the next year. They would like to get our grad assistant position as a line in the DSO budget. The Dean has funded the position for the next two years. In order to be more effective the ISUPA should be a part of the DSO with funding. ISUPA needs to make Dean Anthony, Dr. Hill and President Leath aware of what we bring to the university. We need to be more of an “advisory” board and to be included in conversations. . It was brought up that maybe the board should start emailing Dean Anthony to make her more aware. Try to get some talking points out to the members so we have a consistent message to Dean Anthony. Our football ticket fundraiser is not a guaranteed fundraiser since it depends on how many tickets Athletics gives us each year. Greg Finger brought up could we sponsor another event. Suggestion to maybe work with Jeff Johnson and the Alumni Association to partner with.

  • Budget updates

Robin gave the summary from budget handout. We closed FY14, there were no comments.

  • Scholarship Program

Keith gave an update on the scholarship program where we could take $4000 out from our foundation account to use for scholarship for this year. No vote was needed as it was decided to not reinstate our scholarship for this year, let it grow a little longer. A committee will be formed to look at the scholarship program, please contact James Lauer if interested on being on committee. Teresa brought up some points to think about changing the questions on the scholarship application.

  • CFW update

Kipp Van Dyke did a short update. The numbers were down this year partly due to the early date of CFW. The tailgate had less attendees, they think the reason is because CFW was so early this year. The committee does not set the date for CFW. Kipp mentioned that if we see anyone with a grey polo they are part of the committee and we should thank them for all their work. Also Brooke Prouty graduated last year but she oversaw the event this year. Jeff Longtin will introduce the Family of the Year at half time of the game. President Leath will be at the brunch on Sunday morning.

  • Facebook/website updates

Nicole took pictures during move in and posted on our Facebook page. She mentioned that the board members could post or comment on any posts from parents. She hope that we will get more parents actively engaged through Facebook. Our webpages will be updated.

  • Summary of future meetings to be scheduled

Winter meeting will be decided by polling online again. Robin will get this sent out.

  • Action Items:
  1. Board would like to have the Assessment Report that Derrick did sent out
  2. If anyone would like to be on the Scholarship committee please contact James Lauer, Lauer_James_A@hotmail. They will look at how to proceed with the scholarship program.
  3. Winter meeting – Robin will send out a Google poll
  4. Robin will send email out to get directory updates, shirt orders and board information
  5. Follow up with Pamela on recommendations for budget, fundraising and CFW
  6. Follow up with Jeff Johnson from the Alumni Association about potential partnerships with them

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