Agenda
Minutes
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Rachel Hughes, Natchitoches Liason. Present were three active members (aside from Rachel) and Dr. Richard Loftin, LSMSA Director of External Affairs. With no quorum, nothing could be voted on, but there were discussion and announcements.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the last meeting stood approved as given.
State of the School Report
Dr. Loftin was present to give the State of the School Report, but those present decided to forego the report.
Treasurer's Report
Rachel Hughes announced that LSMSAAA took in approximately $300 in dues and $100 for the repayment of the deposit for the class of '93 reunion during the past weekend. It cost approximately $500 dollars to send out the newsletter and dues reminder postcards. The current treasury balance is approximately $3200. There was only one proposal, with no veto, that we spend no more than $700 on the general alumni reception. Rachel reported that with the low attendance and the fact that we would not be charged for soft drinks, we would meet that constraint.
New Business
EC projects
Rachel reported that the President is working on fund raising activites.
board position
no discussion
regional contacts
Rachel reported that the Vice President is working on regional chapters. David Findley discussed the A&M chapter. Rachel mentioned that groups are being worked on in the San Francisco Bay area, Atlanta area, North Carolina/South Carolina, and the Washington, D.C., area. Also mentioned were an active group of alumni in Boston, and that Rachel is trying to set up a group in the Houston area.
class correspondents
Brian Beavers reported that so far there has been little response. Class correspondents are there to assist the secretary in keeping up with members of each graduating class. Currently, there are three Class correspondents: Rachel Hughes '88, Brian Beavers '96, and Meredith Davis '97 (and these may change).
online directory update
Brian Beavers reported that this summer he will work on updating and reorganizing the directory. Once that is done, he will put online a searchable database so that alumni can easily access information.
constitution review
Rachel discussed the situation that led up to the constitutional crisis and its resolution.
sign-up to help with projects
The executive committee asks interested alumni to help work on EC projects--setting up regional chapters, being class correspondent, helping with fund raising, etc.
Discussion
Since there could be no voting at the meeting, there was no further discussion.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.