Ohio Union Council Meeting
October 7, 2010
Present: D’Asia Davis, Lauren James, Maggie Germain, Ashley Sinram, Alexa Arndt, Tim Collins, Hans Voss, Clark Siddle, Krystin Bachman, Samantha Ullum, Stephen Humphries, Katie Krajny, Bryan Ashton, Tracy Stuck, Jenn Geller, Dave Wiseley, Eve Esch, Yvonne Dulaney, Jim Tootle, Dave Lieberman, Bonnie Weaver-Miller, Becki Crowell
The meeting was called to order by Ashley Sinram who then gave an overview of the Ohio Union Council.
Director’s Report: Tracy Stuck
- The facility has been very busy. The Ballroom is booked everyday in October with the exception of one day.
- BARTHA Tech will be running technology in the ballroom, performance hall and conference theater.
- An AV Task Force has been formed and meets weekly.
- Catering is exceeding expectations and extra staff has been added.
- Sold over 2000 pancakes in Sloopy’s and used 16,000 gallons of coca-cola products in the Union Market. To date, over 5000 events in the building.
- Dining Task Force created over the summer to provide feedback to Campus Dining Services
- Sloopy’s will close at 2AM on Sunday – Wednesday and at 4AM on Thursday – Saturday.
- Ethnic food meeting upcoming (re: outside catering) – would like feedback on exemptions, so please email any feedback to Ashley or Tracy.
Policy Review – Ashley Sinram and Eve Esch
- Amendments – leftover food policy changes. Motion by Clark Siddle to accept changes to the food policy, seconded by Bryan Ashton, vote taken, motion carried.
- Building hours policy – discussion of revisions. Motion by Clark Siddle to accept revisions, seconded by Bryan Ashton, vote taken, motion carried.
- Second Reads – Staff locker policy approved; fire pit usage approved.
Subcommittees:
- Election of subcommittee chairs
Budget and Finance – Bryan Ashton nominated and approved.
Development – Becki Crowell nominated and approved.
Policy – Krystin Bachman nominated and approved
Events – Samantha Ullum returning Chair.
Email Ashley your subcommittee interests.
OUAB Update – Stephen Humphries and Joel Pettigrew
- Reviewed successful events (Weezer)
- Several events are sold out (John Legend, Aziz)
- 160 general members in OUAB and applications for new members are due tomorrow. Would like to continue improving diversity.
- Discussed conflicts they are having with the Lantern regarding revealing talent fees.
- Discussed and reviewed upcoming events
- Graduate/Professional events have been well attended.
Announcements:
- Homecoming 10/18-10/23 – parade scheduled for 10/22 at 5pm.
- Ohio Union Alumni Society recognized, Jenn Geller receiving award
- Ohio Union LEED certification
- Eight presentations accepted at ACUI. President Gee will be a speaker and we are looking into Megabus as a mode of transportation for our staff
- Over 3300 registered for Parent and Family Weekend
Meeting adjourned.