Panhellenic Minutes 2/4/08

Bucknell University
The Panhellenic Association

General Council Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2008

Meeting was called to order at 6:00

Mary, Joe Valickus, Tom Leaman, & Dean Marrara met with Chief Friedberg, Officer Snyder, and Officer James
Public safety says they have not changed their approach
Stress to chapter members that when public safety breaks up a party, you are allowed to get your personal belongings before leaving
if public safety is not respectful, please contact Mary or Joe

Will help with the number issue (too many girls in each chapter)
Most chapters seem to support it
Challenge will be recruiting first pledge class
Possibly coming too soon; let all current chapters reach quota first (delay process a bit?)
Large pledge classes make sisterhood bonding difficult
Some chapters must vote as their headquarters instruct them to
We will vote on extension next week; delegates MUST be present (or give someone else written permission to vote in their absence)

Mary, Claudia Denson, and Jaclyn Spechler will be reviewing and updating the bylaws next week
Review them and provide feedback
Mary will send-out an electronic copy to chapter presidents

Each chapter needs to electronically submit 5 photos (eew006@bucknell.edu ); some group pictures (no boys or alcohol)
Open Suites date changed! Tentative date: April 8th

Important events: Multicultural Movement Monday (Feb 4) and Freedom to Marry Week (Feb 11-14)

Lots of interest in ice-skating and bowling; ultimate frisbee? (golf is also still a possibility)
Interact/ mingle with other chapters rather than competitive event

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 5 @ Theta Chi, 8:00pm
Re-emphasize that public safety feels strongly that nothing has changed
If uncomfortable, notify chapter leaders and then leave
Encourage members to attend Greek Awards; see what chapters have gone above and beyond this past year

February 9, tickets cost $3
18 of 22 eligible players are Greek (so come support them!)
Philanthropy: 50% profit to local youth hockey league and 25% to the Sorority and Fraternity with the most fans
Counts as University sponsored P4P event
Buses leave Smith lot at 3:30 on Saturday
Cold Rink-about 45 degrees, so dress warm!