Asian-American Student Union
ASU GA Meeting
2007-2-7
Asian-American Student Union
General Assembly Meeting
February 7, 2007
I. Possible guest speaker from MCAE
II. Reminder about Fees Presentation
a. Clarification about funds distribution?
b. Affiliates expected to have a representative
c. Saturday, Feb. 10 @ 12-1 PM in CMU 325
III. ASU co-sponsorship with Asian-American Studies Dept. event
a. The Katrina Project/Video
b. Friday Feb 9, 3pm-5pm, Nicholson Hall 315
IV. Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies Program Candidate Interview
a. Focus in Chicano/Asian-American Studies
b. Friday, Feb. 9 @ 10:30-11:20 in ASU (CMU 219)
c. Cookies and drinks provided!
V. Affiliate updates
a. KSA
i. Co-sponsored w/ CASA, Friday, Feb. 16 @ 6 PM, Ice-skating at The Depot,
ii. March 22, cultural event, co-sponsored w/ CASA
b. PSA: Fashion Show, April 22, time TBA
i. Raised $1600 at Date Auction
c. APAHC: Taste of Asia, April 6,
d. ISA:
i. March 3, ISA Formal, location and time TBA
ii. Spring Show, scheduling issues, discuss w/ ISA
e. TSA: Chinese New Year, St. Paul Student Center, Feb. 17, co-sponsored w/ another Taiwanese student org., $12 for non-TSA members, $5 for TSA members
f. VSAM: Tet 2007, Saturday, Feb. 10 @ 6-9:30 PM in Ted Mann Concert Hall
g. CASA: Global Studies Dept. sponsored Potluck, invitation to all student org., Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ 7-9 PM in Nolte Center
h. LSA: No events
i. CSAM: Next event TBA, Nightclub event on April 7, games, dance, male pageant, free
i. Need help with staffing
VI. Comments/Concerns/Feedback
VII. Adjourn
Board only
I. BAM Date Auction – Chris O
II. Community Service Options – Cathy
a. Fundraiser/community service event
b. Organization – China AIDS Orphan Fund, Inc.
i. Check with CASA on fundraising
ii. Contact CAOF about execution of fundraiser and integrate cooperation long-term relationship
III. MAASU
a. Friday March 9-11
b. Transportation
c. Lodging
d. Fundraising?
e. Submit group registration online: maasu.org - $45 per person
f. Already registered: Tony, Chris O., Chris C., Florence, Cyrus
IV. Spring Conference updates
a. Ken Oak band performance time?
b. Performances
i. Magnetic North
ii. Ken Oak Band
iii. Fashion show
iv. Comedian
v. VSAM dance
vi. PSA dance
vii. Voltaire and Anthony
viii. Keynote speaker
c. Magnetic North deposit submitted
d. Educational workshop options: Korean history co-sponsorship
i. Still Present Past Co-sponsorship fee?
e. Updates: comedians/speakers/performances
f. Give logistics committee specifics if need be (food, rooms)
V. Fees practice
a. Saturday Feb 10 noon – 1 pm
b. CMU Room 325
c. Dress sharp!
VI. Comments/Concerns/Feedback
VII. Adjourn