Interfraternity Council
Bucknell University
September 24, 2008
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity House

1. Call to order- 9:05 pm by IFC President Joe Valickus.
2. Roll

XP TKE SPE		SAE KDR LCA		EX TX PKP		SAM KAP DU	abs	KE
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1. Last week’s minutes

Motion to Approve:  PKP                   Second: XP                 Passed.

1. Special Guests
2. Reports
1. Alumni Liaison- Greg Wagner
1. Chapter representatives called alumni, thanks for the help.
2. GAMMA- Penton Mott
1. Comments on Judge Mitch Crane
1. SAE-  loved introduction
2. PKP- started a little slow, made some legitimate points, seems like every hazing speaker tells the same story
3. IFC Pres.- a little absurd, not a comedian, not acceptable to target individuals. 
4. DU- very informal, about as influential as any other speaker
5. Dean Marrara- contact Professor Allan for next year
2. Alcohol awareness week Oct. 21-23 – Discussion of ideas and comments
1. Bring an ER doctor for grim details of alcohol poisoning
2. “Playing the Game”- movie and discussion about sexual assault
1. Too cheesy, content could be overlooked.
2. Approve of the brevity of event.
3. Beer goggles golf cart driving
1. Glorifies drunk driving -- What if people succeed?
4. Look for first-hand accounts, possibly finding a Bucknell alumnus that was in a drunk driving accident. 
3. Combine Iron Chef with Mocktails
1.  Possibly find a new location, perhaps off campus
3. GAME- Chen Mao
1. New speaker coming soon -- Dr. Randall Pinkett from “The Pursuit of Happyness”
4. Community Service/Philanthropy- Scott Shapiro
1. Philanthropy meeting September 25th 8:00 pm Arches Lounge
1. Bring community service chairs
5. Special Events- Jack Swain
1. No report
6. Secretary- Rob Shanahan
1. Website – Ask anyone that would be willing to help with updating the new website pages to contact rts011@bucknell.edu
7. Recruitment- Karan Shah – kss016@bucknell.edu
1. Recruitment feedback forms in Karan’s public space.  Send them in ASAP
8. Treasurer- Jeff Pike
1. Dues due next week.  There will be a penalty for late dues.
9. VP-External - vacant
10. VP-Internal- Tom Leaman
1. House Elections- Check with chapters, find out dates. 
1. IFC elections for the Spring 2009-Fall 2010 Term will be before chapter elections
2. GMT
11. President- Joe Valickus
1. President’s Dinner- Friday October 3rd 6-8pm
2. Card Access- send Rob Pickering an e-mail schedule a walkthrough with him  Rwp020@bucknell.edu
1. Begin to bring new members to IFC meetings
2. Adopt a Cop- All fraternities seem to be in favor
3. Expectations/Chatter- Trying to deal with all fraternities equally,
1. Please deal with complaints or problems concerning IFC in an appropriate and adult manner 
2. Social probations are not unusual across IFC’s on other campuses; they have proven to be effective, whereas fines have been proven ineffective
3. Questions raised concerning additional respect IFC promised in return for more serious punishments
4. Formulate a list of rules, changes/expectations, and guidelines for GMT rounds
5. Approve of the direction GMT has been going, keep up the good work
4. Round Table Lunch to discuss improvement for Joe and IFC. Lunch to be scheduled for next Tuesday, 09/30
5. Next week’s host – Tuesday at 8:00pm
1. Chi Phi – Thanks Chi Phi.
3. Panhellenic Report- Mary O’Sullivan
1. Next Panhellenic meeting: Monday, Sept 22, Hunt Formal, 5:45 pm
2. Chi Omega - Parents Weekend - Make-a-Wish silent auction
3. Theta- Large philanthropy event coming soon
4. MPP ideas – Brought idea of singing competition before Panhel, Panhel would like to include dancing, make it a sing and dance off
4. Advisor Report- Dean Marrara
1. Liked Mitch Crane,
2. Still having trouble with being professional and truthful.
3. If you have issues, talk to DM.
5. Public Safety- Officer Snyder
1. Absent - doing training
6. Old Business
1. MPP will be discussed at the community service meeting
7. New Business
1. VPE election.  Congratulations Jay Sliger, new IFC VPE.
8. Upcoming Events / Important Dates
1. Sept 30 -- Round Table Lunch with Joe Valickus @ *:**pm
2. Oct 1 - Next IFC Meeting 8:00pm @ Chi Phi
3. Oct 3 – President’s Dinner 6:00-8:00pm
4. Oct 6  – Fraternity Meal Conversion takes effect
5. Oct 24-25– Homecoming 2008
6. Oct 31 – Fall Roster Updates Due, 4 pm
7. Nov 5 – Central Billing Cards Due for Spring 2009, 4 pm
8. Nov 25-30 – Thanksgiving Break
9. Dec 13 – All Fall 2008 Plan for Prominence Materials Due, LC 218, 12 pm
9. Adjourn

Meeting Adjourned 8:55pm

Rob Shanahan
rob.shanahan@bucknell.edu
IFC Secretary

Minutes Taken By: Greg Wagner