Charlie reported that Phil Gresh had no action to report. Charlie expressed that the bylaws review activity will remain active.

Gina Razum reported that she has contacted a few vendors about monogrammed clothing for the chapter. Gina will pursue additional vendors/options about monogrammed clothing and report our options at the next meeting.

Charlie and John Wenaas stated that this was the year for the biannual raffle. Tickets to the Michigan game, October 6, 2001, will be the raffle. In the past, Phil, Maria, and John have organized the raffle. The group has been looking into ways of increasing sales. The raffle tickets will go out in mid July to the alumni. The drawing for the winner will be 4-6 weeks prior to the game, possibly by Labor Day.

Charlie spoke about the number of resignations that have occurred in the last nine months. Four individuals are relocating and three other board members do not have the time to fulfill their responsibilities to the Board. Some of the members were able to locate individuals that were willing to take a roll on the Board. Currently the Board has four open positions. The Board needs to concentrate on filling these positions or consolidating them. The open positions are the following: Parent-Student Interaction, Young Alums, and Members at Large(2). The Bylaws require three members at large. Charlie mentioned that the Board needs to review the list of Alumni for interested individuals. The Board needs to actively solicit alumni at its functions. The filling of the vacancies is a priority.

Sally Anderson suggested the Board take advantage of the members who work on committees, so that there is support and networking. The Newsletter has to go out on routine basis. Sally was willing to work with the young alums and try to get them to attend activities. She suggested a monthly Happy Hour at a downtown bar to meet and promote the Chapter. Establish some consistency with the Happy Hour being at the same bar, date and time. Sally will try a monthly Happy Hour and see what type of turn out occurs. Gina Razum suggested that the board needs to include all alums. The Happy Hour would be after work and on a regular week night.

Charlie stated that the committees need active membership, not just let one or two individuals do all the work. This way people will be actively involved and participated in a number of different Chapter functions. Charlie suggested that the following three committees could be combined: young alums, community service and social programs. Sally and Robyn Young could possibly co-ordinate a number of activities. Jill mentioned that communications would have to play a key role in getting out the information. Keith responded that he would be willing to work with them. Gina mentioned a newsletter on a routine basis would help. Charlie suggested possibly having the newsletter published quarterly. Keith mentioned that dead lines for submission of articles would have to be met.

Gina suggested besides our website, E-mail could be used for messages. However, the Board realized an extensive list of E-mail addresses would be needed from the University. The link with the University web page appears promising. Possibly when the annual chapter memberships are due, the Board can ask members for their E-mail address. The long range goal is to do as much as possible electronically. Those members who prefer the mailings should then indicate on the membership form their preference in how they want to receive information on Chapter activities.

Jill Siegel reported that the Prospective Students Reception will be held at the Schaumburg Hyatt from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday, June 3rd. There will be three current students and their parents at the reception. Jill inquired about the number of banners the chapter has. Sometimes when the time frames between meetings are tight the banner is Fed X to the next function. The chapter has three banners. As the college fairs resume this fall, possibly the chapter could get another banner. Jill Siegel will contact Tom Storm to see about getting another banner.

Charlie reported that Emmett Moore, chair, will be moving. Emmett has found an alum that will replace him.

On behalf of Pete Tully, Charlie reported that Pete had created an interest in career networking and has received sponsorship funds in accordance with the proposal reviewed, modified and approved in March. The website will display the logo of the sponsor under career networking.

Sally Anderson inquired about past practices and Charlie asked her to contact Andy Roth. Sally made a suggestion about an event, such as, bowling for the American Cancer Society. Would there be an interest among our alums? She inquired if the chapter ever thought about a logo? The board members were very receptive to both ideas. Keith Grubb will work up a draft design and E-mail to the board members. Sally commented that the chapter should try and get E-mail addresses of PSU graduates living in Chicago. Charlie mentioned that he would contact PSU. Getting the addresses would aid in recruiting members not only for the chapter but would enhance the Alumni roster.

Other possible ideas were presented. The ideas included the following: viewing PSU football games at a local bar in Chicago and /or suburbs or possibly viewing Big Ten sporting events at a bar with other Big Ten Schools. Social events that could be sponsored as group outings at Ravinia, the theater, sporting events, or dinner dance for a local charity.

Keith Grubb was welcomed as a new member to the Board. Keith reported he will have a schedule for when articles are due for the newsletter. The schedule will be E-mailed to the Board. Keith inquired about a Chapter calendar of events. Charlie mentioned that it was on the website and included in the newsletter. Keith will look into the possibility of doing color signs for events.

The Chapter does have a mailing permit. The Permit is with the Post Office in Naperville. Whenever doing mailings, Keith may be able to assist in getting envelopes filled or the Chapter may pay for the service if it is a large mailing. The Board may even have an envelope stuffing party.

Charlie reported that the Chapter will have web server space from the University and the Board has a new individual, Raj Gopalaswamy, responsible for our web site.

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On behalf of Marybeth Zlock, Charlie recapped that six $500 scholarships were given by the Chapter. Charlie shared a thank you note from one of the recipients with the Board. The text of the thank you letter will be posted on our website.

On behalf of Robyn Young, Charlie reported that the Cubs Game was a success and will follow up with Robyn Young for closure. The Air and Water Show will be later this summer, another possible summer outing was doing an event with other Big Ten Schools at a White Sox game. The Garden Party will be at Ron and Sandy Kochman’s residence in Kenilworth. The date for that event is August 11th. Charlie will contact Kathy Johnson about future hosting of the garden party as she has expressed her interest in doing so. Gina had inquired about the focus of the garden party. Charlie stated the Garden Party is for the Alumni primarily, but has taken on a role as a freshman send-off as well for convenience.

Dave Hart presented copies of a revised budget to the board. The bus trip will be to the Illinois game on November 10th. Two buses from Greyhound have been reserved. Pickup locations for the Illinois bus trip have not been finalized. The Chapter may agree to serve as host Chapter with the University for the Northwestern game on October 20th. Dave will be trying to get an early commitment from people going on the bus and from those who want tickets to the games.

John reported on the use of PSU non-profit tax status and what it entails. The Board decided that the current Chapter activities do not merit the use of the non-profit status.

Charlie discussed the need for having another meeting soon. The Board decided on July 21st, the third Saturday of the odd month. The time and place to be determined.