Meeting Called to Order & Pledge of Allegiance: 6:00 PM

  • Attending: John Anastasio, Ken Baumann, Megan Flanagan, Carol Harnett,BarbaranneDiMarco, Patsy Marino,Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Stefanie Riehl,Ian Ruderman, Peter Simons, Christopher Snel,Tracy Zarodnansky,Terri Martinac (Foundation Rep), Rosie Hymerling (BOT Rep), Steve Piccininni. Janice Rein, Brendan Gallagher
  • Attending Chapter Representatives: James Allen, Ray Boutin, Sally Flanagan, Alisha McCain, David Nash, Joanna Papadopoulosfor Bill Guthrie, Deborah Simpson, Lauren Turner, Jason Verblaauw
  • Absent: Hillary Spadaccini, Scott Rein, Amy Menchin, Elaine Rocha
  • Absent Chapter Representatives: Jeff Tamburrino, Bill Guthrie,Susan Moraca, Kenneth Murphy, Kevin Shroeck,Karen Walker
  • Guests Attending: John Castaldo, Lisa McCarthy, Jennifer Harnett, Dr. Gitenstein, John P. Donohue
  • College Update (Dr. Gitenstein/John P. Donohue):
  • Dr. Gitenstein reviewed campus challenges, including discussion of the election, 1st Presidential Order (Immigration) that upset students and staff, and the Legacy of Paul Loser. She emphasized the new group of respectful dialog and sense of community through discussion of difficult topics.
  • These groups will be student and or staff moderators with students of different races and economic status.
  • There will be a proposal for Loser Hall and the legacy of Paul Loser by June 3.
  • Dr. Gitenstein also discussed that there were 11,000 applicants for 1,400 spots this year; and that due to global challenges, international growth is down
  • She and John P. Donohue discussed that the $50,000,000 campaign has been exceeded as of February, 2017. The Board of Trustees and Foundation would like $5 million more. It is respectfully requested that the Alumni Association donates what we historically donated for the Sesquicentennial, $150,000.
  • Our donation could go to areas in need of renovation: Quimby’s Prairie or the area between STEM and Roscoe West or Scholarship Support.
  • This is a way for the Association to show support.
  • This campaign honors the past, but celebrate the future.
  • The deadline is June 30.
  • Financial Report (Peter Simons)
  • Peter reminded chapters to use their money!
  • There will be a Finance Committee soon, please let Peter know about Chapter wants/needs.
  • Peter reviewed the finances.
  • Old Business (Ken Baumann)
  • Senior Week-we approved $8,500; the Senior Class asked for $12,000-we did not budge for that. Next year, will reach out to the Seniors much earlier.
  • Accepted Students Day reminder.
  • New Business (Ken Baumann)
  • 5K-race is on!!!
  • Security and events coordination is happening.
  • Signs and prizes have been ordered.
  • Need to order t-shirts and talk to cooperate sponsors.
  • Executive Committee/Board of Directors expired term limits-June voting.
  • There are 2 open BOD positions.
  • An email will go out to make sure all BOD members want to return next year.
  • The Executive Committee is a two-year term, with an option to vote for a 3rd year (see bylaws). Interested candidates for President, Treasurer, and Secretary should email John C.
  • Chapters
  • Tracy discussed evaluation process-forms due from all chapters by May 1.
  • John reviewed fundraising protocol:
  • What is the purpose of raising $? Maybe team up with a school or an activity/sport.
  • More people get involved if there is a strong purpose and agreement/awareness between Association and college.
  • It is also better for working with insurance.
  • Events-Peter reviewed future events:
  • June 3-Phillies/Giants game.
  • Section 148 catered event in park for 60 people. Post-game concert as well
  • Section is in shade!
  • June 15-Asbury Park Hotel-Salvation Bar.
  • September 14-Top Golf
  • Events that might be in the works with the Event Committee:
  • New Hope/Lambertville Event
  • Minor League baseball game
  • John reviewed that a cash bar is a must.
  • The insurance company would like events by July 1. Try to get your events to be approved-date note necessary, just the events proposal and a roundabout date.
  • Leadership Awards:
  • Thanks to the committee for such a fast vote
  • If you want to be at the brunch at 9:30, let Deb know in order to be paid for by the Association.
  • Young Alumni-Prerna Sinha ‘12
  • Humanitarian: Carol Kivler ‘72
  • Distinguished Alumni: James “Butter” Allen ‘76
  • Alumni Citation: Eric Szabo ‘97
  • John C. reviewed the schedule for Alumni Weekend (April 26-30). Email for volunteers to follow.
  • Please register!!!
  • How do we keep connections with those who come to all events?
  • Chapter Updates
  • Chapter reps updated Board on their chapters.
  • Review of the Consent Calendar (Chapter Representatives)
  • Updates were given by the following: Ambassadors, Business, Education, EOF, Health and Exercise Science, Music, Rugby, Swimming and Diving, TALANT, XC and Track and Field, and ETX.
  • No Report (NR): Law and Justice, Nursing, and Wrestling.
  • Public Comment
  • Board discussed John Donohue’s proposal. Many were upset that over a month went by before we heard about this and then we were told to do it quickly.
  • The Executive Committee will receive a proposal from John D in the next week and vote before putting it out to a full electronic vote.
  • Good and Welfare
  • None
  • Executive Session
  • N/A

Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM

  • Motion to Adjourn: Peter Simons.
  • Seconded by: Patsy Marino.
  • Vote: unanimous.

Next Meetings:

Thursday, June 1, 2017: Executive CommitteeConference Call, 7:00PM

Thursday, June 8, 2017:Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00PM, TBA

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