Meeting called to order: 8:33 PM

  • Attending: John Castaldo, Deborah Beaver (on the call from 8:33 – 8:46 PM), Ken Baumann, Megan Flanagan, Hillary Hewit, David Maurer, Justin Saponara, Peter Simons
  • Guests Attending: Tracy Zarodnansky (joined call from 8:47 – 8:58 PM)
  • Financial Report (Deborah Beaver and John Castaldo)
  • Deborah explained the discretionary fund.
  • Two affinity programs were included because we received revenue from them last year.
  • Reviewed list of items to which funds were allocated for FY2016.
  • School of Business Golf Outing was removed from operating budget because it is its own entity.
  • Scholarship information will be requested from Candyce Newell.
  • John informed the Executive Committee that the Athletics Hall of Fame will now be every other year instead of every year.
  • Deborah exited the call at the conclusion of the Financial Report.
  • Chapter Application – Sigma Tau Chi Fraternity (Tracy Zarodnansky and Ken Baumann)
  • Discussed the application of Sigma Tau Chi Fraternity as a potential new Chapter.
  • The fraternity proposed to partner with the School of Education to serve as a career resource to graduates.
  • Tracy will contact the fraternity to attend the Full Board meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
  • Tracy exited the call at the conclusion of the Chapter Application discussion.
  • Alumni Reunion Weekend (John Castaldo)
  • Will take place on April 29-30, 2015.
  • WTSR will be celebrating their 50th year and will serve as an “anchor” for the weekend.
  • Looking at an opera group and additional musicians; considering teaming up with the Music Chapter.
  • The Student Center still will be under renovation; possibly use Decker Hall for an alternate venue.
  • W.I.L.L. Program will be celebrating their 10th anniversary.
  • President’s Scholarship Reception to take place that weekend.
  • Homecoming (John Castaldo)
  • Will take place on October 24, 2015.
  • Tailgating will stay the same as last year, except wine bottles will now be allowed in lots.
  • Lot 4: more students
  • Lot 6: more alumni
  • Alumni Office Registration
  • Goal: To reinforce the strength of our alumni. Registration will quantify, as well as update the alumni database.
  • Alumni guests will count for registration numbers.
  • All registrants will be entered to win an iPad and will receive a gift (wine koozie).
  • Alumni Association will have a tent.
  • Student Affairs will have 2 DJs in Lot 4 and will be responsible for the cost.
  • Scholarship Committee (John Castaldo)
  • Discussed the potential for a Legacy Scholarship as proposed by Steve Piccininni.
  • Amy Wallace, John Castaldo, Deborah Beaver, Candyce Newell, and Steve Piccininni had a conference call to discuss.
  • Potential to use September 11 and Superstorm Sandy accounts, which are no longer being utilized (no applicants).
  • Executive Board to determine how to use endowments, taking into account all legal considerations.
  • Committee Assignments (Ken Baumann)
  • Ken suggested having an Executive Board member on each committee to act as a point-person.
  • Will complete committee assignments for the upcoming year after new members are selected for the Full Board.
  • Bylaws and Nominations (All)
  • Discussed interpretation of the bylaws and agreed that the board consist of 21 members not including the Immediate Past President.
  • Discussed 17 applications for 5 spots on the Full Board. Because Paul DaSilva has not responded to emails and has not attended a meeting over the past two years, he has been removed from the Board.
  • Selected 9 to interview and will contact each individual to schedule interviews to take place on September 24 and 30.
  • Interviews should be completed within the next couple weeks.
  • The Executive Board provided clarity to Chapter Representatives nothaving voting privileges. Only members of the Alumni Association Full Board are permitted to vote.

Meeting adjourned: 10:28 PM