ODK Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Members in Attendance: Danane Chhor, Alaina Puleo, Alex Chalmers, Alayna Mender, Colleen O’Shaughnessy, Frank Stegnar, Lauraliz Delacruz, Steve Pennell, John Deshaies, Robert Tanso, Elizabeth Carr, Courtney Andersen, Nathaniel Blake, Bianca Melo, Allison Rumore, Nichole Rondeau, Gabriel Sikarov, Jaye McLaren, Molly Korobkin, Ashley Olejarz, Tom Cole, Jason Phelps, Brianne Bozzella, Jamie Gillis, Brian Bahia, Amanda Kleschinsky, Kate Hickey, Samantha Macy, Megha Sunny, John McCarthy, Katrina Walther, Melissa Squibb, Vinicius Diniz , Robert Fines, Dave Klisiewicz

Announcements:

All New Members: ODK fee of $70 check or money order (made out to UMass Lowell) is due by March 5th. Please fill out the ODK national application and select the “1914” pin by March 12th.

Sweatpants: Only given out to those who have paid the $20. If you have ordered one, you will not be getting your sweatpants until you make the payment, so please bring in your payment to Mary ASAP. Those who have paid (updated last Tuesday): Courtney Andersen, Carly Arico, Nathaniel Blake, Brandon Chin, Charlene Colameta, Andrew Hall, Laura Harrington, Amanda Kleschinsky, Dave Klisiewicz, Molly Korobkin, Shannon Krosoczka, Emily Legere, Tim Marinone, Alayna Mender, Paul Muiznieks, Ashley Olejarz, Colleen O’Shaughnessy, Krystal Pierce, Alaina Puleo, Allison Rumore, Robert Tanso, Emily Trudeau, Katrina Walther

*Make-A-Wish Bowling Tournament: Monday, March 8th, 9-11PM @ Brunswick Lanes, Lowell ODK Team (max. 15): Courtney Andersen, Amanda Kleschinsky, John McCarthy, Mark Unger, Tim Westlake, Alayna Mender, Alaina Puleo

Anyone else interested in participating, please contact . Each participant should try to raise $50. If you would like to donate, please email one of the officers.

Committee Announcements:

  • Community Service – Chair Alayna Mender
  • National ODK Day of Service: Saturday, April 10, 2010
  • Canal Cleanup (13 votes)
  • Cleanup between campuses (9 votes)
  • Street Sweep (5 votes)
  • Wish Project: Saturday, April 24th, 9-11AM (tentative date)
  • House of Hope: cleanup at the two resident homes (need to decide on a date)
  • Meeting Dates:
  • Thursday, March 11th @ 5:30PM in Media Center below Lydon Library
  • Thursday, April 15th @ 5:30PM in Media Center below Lydon Library
  • Special Tasks/Projects – Chair Dave Klisiewicz
  • Spring Carnival Choices (in order)
  • Sand Art, Shell Bracelet Crafts, Pick up a Ducky & Win a Prize 
  • Volunteers needed to help out with ODK induction ceremony, especially with setting up for the induction ceremony (as well as help with invitations & the program). Please contact Dave Klisiewicz if interested
  • Social Committee – Chair Frank Stegnar
  • NYC Bus Trip: April 17th
  • Middlesex Community College has already begun an NYC day trip, and we are working on possibly purchasing tickets through them. Frank will notify members when we have more info.
  • Laser Tag – great success, so we want to it again. ODK subsidizes the price, making the cost only $8. What a deal!
  • Movie Night – Showcase Lowell has $6 Tuesdays
  • Meeting Dates:
  • Thursday, March 11th @ 7:30PM in Olsen 514
  • Thursday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM in Olsen 514

Other Important Dates

March 5 Deadline for Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities applications

(Available at Dean of Students and Student Activities and Leadership Offices)

March 5 Deadline for payment for ODK dues- $70 check made out to UMass Lowell

March 11-14 ODK CLT2 Leadership ConferenceRichmond, VA

March 15 Deadline for ODK National Student Leader of the Year

March 26Deadline for Chancellor’s Medal/University’s Medal

April 2 Deadline for Don Gagnon Scholarship

(Contact Student Activities or Dean of Student s office for application)

April 6Next ODK general meeting (elections)

Sunday April 25Sunday April 25 11:30amWho’s Who in American Colleges and Universities recognition ceremony

Sunday April 252:30pmODK induction Ceremony

April 30Spring Carnival

May 4Last ODK meeting of the semester

May 6 Student Activities Banquet

June 10 Deadline for ODK Foundation scholarships ($1000 for graduate studies)

June 12 – 13Relay for Life in Tyngsboro (THS)

June 24-27 ODK National Conference, Houston TX

Next general ODK Meeting Dates:

  • Tuesday April 6th 5:30pm in Alumni– Elections for new officers will be held

If you are interested in running for a position, please let one of the officers know ASAP.

Positions available (plus interested candidates):

  • President
  • Vice President – Robert Tanso
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Community Service Chair – Brian Bahia
  • Special Tasks Chair
  • Social Chair
  • Last meeting of the semester: Tuesday, May 4th 5:30 Multipurpose Room

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