Bucknell University
The Panhellenic Association

General Council Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2008

• Meeting was called to order at 6:00

  • Roll Call
  • All present
  • Guests
  • Caitlin Doolin:
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Petition (Greek Life and Athletics)
  • Want to encourage all chapters to sign a petition committing to a yearly 1 in 4 presentation
  • President  Reports: Mary O’Sullivan
  • Vote on previous minutes
  • Unanimously passed
  • Vote on Constitution and Bylaw changes
  • All constitution changes unanimously passed (6/6-yes)
  • All bylaw changes unanimously passed (6/6-yes)
  • Article IX. Extension unanimously passed (6/6-yes)
  • Copy of the changes can be found on Mary’s public space (mto002)
  • NGLA Update
  • Only items on agenda can be brought up at Panhel meetings so contact Mary with chapter updates and any other topics that need to be addressed
  • Officer Reports
  • Jaclyn Spechler
  • Need Alpha to Omega articles by March 3rd!!! PLEASE
  • Erin Wolfe: Recruitment
  • If your chapter has extra crafting supplies/materials, donate them to the Jared box service project
  • Will look into format of chapter dues in recruitment brochure
  • Erin Williams: Treasurer
  • Vote on 2008 Panhellenic Budget: passed unanimously (6/6-yes)
  • Ashley Hamill: Community Service/ Philanthropy
  • Intra-sorority Service: 3 Friday Nights at Jungle Café in Milton: 3/21, 4/11, 4/18  -- Provide entertainment for youth (similar to Uptown)
  • Downtown Partnership: need volunteers to put ribbons on meters?
  • T&D Cats looking for volunteers (announce at chapters)
  • Locks of Love on Monday, March 3rd
  • Alesandra Agresti: GAMMA
  • Delegates, please announce Panhel news/updates at chapter!
  • Chapter Weekly Updates/ Announcements
  • Chi Omega: Laura Chernak
  • Fun “Casino Night” non-alc with Chi Phi
  • Overnight retreat at Cowan last weekend
  • Booth at Activities Fair
  • One Panhel table (no individual sorority booths)
  • Vote: passed unanimously (6/6-yes)
  • Delta Gamma: Claire Duffy
  • Non-alc with Alpha Chi on Friday
  • Founders’ Day brunch on Saturday
  • Pi Beta Phi: Jillian Harvey
  • Dr. Suess Birthday Celebrations at 2 local libraries; face painting and speed reading competition!
  • Jillian attended regional conference this weekend
  •  IFC Update: Joe Valickus, IFC President
  • Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 26 @ Sig Chi, 8:00pm
  • Feedback on issues with Public Safety so he can talk to them about it
  • Advisor’s Notes: Dean Marrara –out of the office for the week
  • Officer Snyder
  • Have a safe Spring Break!
  • Look for upcoming information about Public Safety’s Donut Fundraiser
  • Contact him if interested in helping out with the donuts
  • Next Week’s Panhellenic Topics
  • Important Dates
  • Mar 1: Final housing list for Fall 2008 due (207 LC)
  • Mar 3: Kappa Kappa Gamma Locks of Love
  • Mar 4: 1 in 4 Presentation, 7pm in Vaughn-Lit
  • Mar 20: Meet the Greeks, 7pm in Weis Center
  • Mar 25: HPV Health Program, 7pm in Trout Auditorium
  • April 2-5: All Campus Olympics
  • April 6: Chi Omega & TKE PowderPuff Football Tournament
  • April 25: Crysalis Ball, 8pm Gerhard Fieldhouse
  • May 5: All Plan for Prominence Materials due