SSS Advisory Board Minutes

November 30, 2011

Present: Jeffrey Her, Xeeyee Kha, Alaina Norcutt, Mai Neng Vang, Nancy Vue, Choua Xiong, Chee Yang, Mai Yang, Amy Yang, Su Yang, Andy Strowig

Reports:

·  Treasurer’s Report: Chee Yang reported that we currently have $304.01 available.

Old Business:

·  Officers: Chee Yang recognized and welcomed our newly elected officers for the Advisory Board. Congratulations to our new officers for 2012!

President—Alethia Moua Vice President—Nancy Vue

Secretary—Bao Kou Moua Treasurer—Meng Vang

Historian—Jeffrey Her Publicity Officer—Mai Yang

Social Chairs—Mai Neng Vang and Samantha Biesterveld

·  Social Event: Potluck/Movie Night: Chee reported on our potluck dinner in November to celebrate Thanksgiving. Although attendance was lighter than expected (20 people), students and staff enjoyed food, fun, and camaraderie. Special thanks to Nancy and Bruce Ouderkirk for the fabulous turkey and ham.

New Business:

·  Gen 100 Class Visits: We would like to have representatives visit the two SSS Gen 100 classes to recruit students for the Board. Amy Yang recommended that this be done next Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 5-6) because Board members will already be in the classes to talk about study abroad.

o  The benefits of membership on the Advisory Board were discussed. One of the benefits of active participation is the opportunity to gain leadership experience, which is always viewed favorably by employers.

·  Christmas Party: The Board Christmas Party is Wednesday, December 7th, at 5:30 pm in Oak Ridge Hall #15. Remember to bring treats to share, with a gift to exchange ($5 recommended).

·  SSS Trivia Night: Andy confirmed that Blugold Team Trivia Night will be held on Friday, December 2nd, at the Hilltop Center from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. We hope to get a good turnout.

Open Floor:

·  Andy Strowig thanked our members for their contributions to the Board for the semester, as well as for their contributions to SSS and the spirit of community on campus at UW-Eau Claire.

·  In the spirit of the season, there is an opportunity to contribute to Toys for Tots, sponsored by the Veterans Club next Wednesday (Contact: Amy Yang), as well as the opportunity to contribute to the WHCC Coat Drive through January 29 to help individuals in need in the Milwaukee area (Contact: Xeeyee Kha).

Upcoming SSS Events:

·  Forum Lecture: Josh Rushing, Weds, Nov. 30, 7:30 pm, Schofield Aud.

·  Study Abroad Workshop, Mon, Dec. 5, 1:00-1:50 pm, Schneider 223

·  Study Abroad Workshop, Tues, Dec. 6, 1:00-1:50 pm, Hibbard 304

·  Fuddy Meers Play, Tues-Sat, Dec. 6-10, 7:30 pm, Riverside Theatre

Holiday Party will be next Wednesday, Dec. 7th, at 5:30 pm