Minutes of San Diego State University Panhellenic Association

February 24th, 2013

The weekly meeting was called to order by President Sophia Huynh at _____ PMin Student Life and Leadership. The roll was called by Secretary Alison Schlosser.

ROLL CALL:

GUESTS: The following guests were present:

USFC Representative, Jenny Huerta () reported:

  • RaicesUnidas Info Booth/Bake Sale Monday Feb. 24 and Thursday Feb. 27 on North Library Walkway from 9-1pm
  • USFC is hosting a GRE workshop Feb. 25th in PG153 8pm
  • Sigma Alpha Zeta Krispy Kreme fundraiser Feb. 26 at North Library Walkway
  • NPHC Yardshow Friday Feb. 28 at noon at the Aztec Student Union
  • Kappa Alpha Psi is having a Yard Show After Party “Kappa Klimaxxx: Red & Black Affair. Presales are $10; Party bus festivities $20. Starts at 9:11pm
  • Lambda Sigma Gamma’s Mr. Greek Universe Feb. 28 7pm Presales $5, $7 at the door.
  • Nu Alpha Kappa’s Gentlemen’s Auction Saturday March 1 at their house. Doors open at 8pm

IFC Representative, () reported:

PREVIOUS MINUTES: The minutes of the February 17th, 2014 meeting were ______as distributed.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer reported as follows:

Beginning balance (Nov. 2013)$73,588.69

Revenue$_____

Expenses$48,949.96

Ending balance (date)$24,638.63

The following bills were approved for payment:

OFFICER REPORTS

The Vice President () Hillary Gerth reported:

Thank you to everyone who attended the NEDA walk!

The Secretary () Alison Schlosser had no report.

The Treasurer () Katherine Graham had no report.

The Judicial Director () Katelin Carollo had no report.

The Chapter Programming Director () Jordan Masters reported:

  • Walkarounds for the Padres - please have your presidents email me back what time I can come by! Intramurals - keep up the good sportsmanship!
  • Panhellenic Pride Week is Next Week!!
  • Monday: International Badge Day, so encourage your members to dress business casual with their badge and Exec will be handing out flowers
  • Sunday: Women’s Empowerment Event 12pm-3pm in Theatre

The Risk Management Director () Ashley Fleckreported:

GAMMA is THIS WEDNESDAY February 26th, from 6-8pm in the Theater in the new Student Union! See you all there!

The Activities Director () Michelle Jackson reported:

Greek Week news:

Pi Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Theta will not be participating in Greek Week this year.

Delta Zeta will now be on the Green Team (Los Angeles)

If you have any questions, please contact me.

The Public Relations Director () Maya Krupa reported:

  • Professional Development Workshop, THIS THURSDAY! February 27th from 5-7pm co-hosted with IFC EVERYONE TELL YOUR CHAPTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Will host faculty from SDSU who were previously Greek talking about their success stories and the importance of resumes, interview skills, professionalism etc.
  • Exclusive for Greeks only, Google Forum will be emailed out this week to Presidents and delegates (please post on FB discussion pages), FB event will be created please invite people from your chapter. Only 100 spots.
  • Professional Networking Workshop, Tentatively April 17th, open to community, bringing in renowned guest speakers from business world, allowing time to mingle and talk about speaker’s success story as well, More details to come.
  • We will be in the process of collecting pictures/videos for an “Go Greek @ SDSU” promo video so if your chapters have recent pics/videos from fundraisers, walks, etc. email them to me at

· All Greek Basketball Game March 8th: (to collect video footage) and good PR for Greek community to show Aztec Pride the last basketball game want to make “Greek Takeover” bball game where everyone wears their letters so they will be featured in our promo video. Look out for FB event.

The Scholarship Director () Brittany Grover-Sidler reported:

Study Tips

  • The goal of studying is to retain information. Retention rate is 60% higher when information is reviewed within 24 hours of hearing. Study your notes within one day of taking them.
  • Though an increasing amount of students listen to music while studying, a 2010 Applied Cognitive Psychology study showed that participants who listened to music while studying had the poorest recall abilities.

Order of Omega

  • Applications on the Panhellenic Website
  • Due on March 7th
  • must have 3.0 GPA and 60 units

Order of Omega Career Development Event

  • Tuesday March 4th from 5-7pm
  • preferably for Seniors if your members wants to attend contact Michelle at or anyone who’s a member

Scholarship Contest

  • Post on the panhelfacebook if you receive an A on a test or paper
  • tag sdsupanhellenic in it and #scholarmonth2014
  • everyone gets put in a raffle and one person will win a gift card

The AS Liaison () Abby Kim had no report.

The Recruitment Director () Laura Garcia had no report.

The Assistant Recruitment Director () Jerika Tidwell had no report.

The President () Sophia Huynh reported:

  • Yvonne’s Last Day is THIS Thursday. If you have not stopped by and thanked her for her dedication to the Greek Community, please do so. She will be missed!
  • We still do not know if someone will be replacing her, therefore Jordan will be working alone
  • Please contact me, or Panhellenic Exec with general questions so that Jordan is not overwhelmed, she should be the last to be contacted
  • We were not able to donate money to the NEDA Walk because they needed the check on Saturday and with AS we could not get it done in time
  • Women’s Empowerment Event is Sunday, March 9 from 12pm-3pm in the Theatre!

The Panhellenic Advisor, Jordan Lewton() reported:

Greek Spring Recruitment

-Several chapters have sent me bids lists and I have responded with PNM eligibility statuses.

-If your chapter's PNMs have not received and accepted the electronic bids, someone will need to follow up with me to make sure this is completed by the end next week.

-If your chapter plans to continuously recruit PNMs throughout the semester, please let me know at the next Delegate/President meeting next week.

New Member Series

Thank you for attending the Spring 2014 New Member Series!

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Informational

The Delta Sigma Theta Information was well attended by over 30 SDSU interested students!

Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor Interviews

Interviews began and will continue through the upcoming week. For details or more information, please email Jerica, Panhellenic Assistant Recruitment Director,.

HappeningsNext Week

Due: Explore SDSU House Tour Registration

Each spring we have several thousand prospective families and students attendExplore SDSU. The Greek community's involvement is an absolute privilege to be a part of and ranges from volunteering to hosting chapter house tours.

As the Greek community continues to builds upon our standards of involvement, leadership, and excellence overall, the opportunity to promote your chapter house is a unique opportunity to show what our community has to offer. Please complete thisformif your chapter is interested! Registration closes at11:59 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

PAST Due: Bid Finalizing!

Please make finalizing the bids your priority next week! Email me and/or schedule an appointment if you would like.

PAST Due: Updated Chapter Roster

I have opened the RSO rosters - please make this a priority and get it done!

Accreditation

Visit theGreekAccreditationpagefor the updated requirements and documentation forms. Fall 2013 results should be posted soon - SLL staff are working hard to finalized scores! Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Student Success Fee Forums

Fraternity/sorority members are getting involved and learning about the proposed Student Success Fee during open forums! There areseveral forumsthroughout the next few weeks - please encourage your members to attend.If your members can't make the forums, contact AS to request a separate forum to be presented to your chapter!Help your members be informed and involved student constituents!

Dates, times and locations vary - click link above.

G.A.M.M.A. Seminar

The 1st Seminar of the spring semester will be presented by Mother's Against Drunk Driving. Attendees will contribute to their chapters Accreditation requirements.

Wed. Feb. 26 5-8 pmAztec Student Union, Theater

Professional Development Workshop

Space is limited. Contact your Council PR Director to register or for more details.

Thurs., Feb. 27 5 - 7 pmAztec Student Union, Templo Mayor

NPHC Yardshow

Fri. Feb. 28 12 - 2 pmAztec Student Union, North Grand Entry

USFC Park Day

Sat. Mar. 1

Current Applications / Registrations

Explore SDSU Greek Chapter House Tours

IFC Executive Board

Order of Omega

USFC Executive Board

Visit website for applications

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following announcements were made:

Chapter news:

Alpha Chi Omega (morgank116@hotmail):

Alpha Epsilon Phi ():

Alpha Gamma Delta ():

Alpha Phi ():

Delta Gamma ():

Delta Zeta ():

Gamma Phi Beta ():

Kappa Delta ():

Pi Beta Phi ():

The next meeting will be March 3rd, 2014 in Student Life and Leadership.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at _____ PM.

Alison Schlosser, Secretary

Approval: