Asian-American Student Union
Board Meeting
2009-02-03
Position updates
Winter Gala reflections
o Ex. Planning, set-up and prep, event
o Planning: Venue was good. ..We needed more juice. We should have had a little better communication with committees, because there was miscommunication to guests of what to expect to eat. (Appetizers vs. desserts) We were able to get the GA involved in the decorating/planning part, so we got good ideas. Better communication with the venue people, so that we can really get what we want in a timely manner.
o Set-up and prep: # of tables and chairs was good. It was a good size dance floor, with a combo of chairs.
o Event: Alcohol policies need to be communicated ahead of time. Entrances need to be arranged better, so that the board is closer together and only manning two doors. Music selection was good. Good balance of fast and slow songs. Most feedback has been overwhelmingly positive
Treasurer updates (Paul)
o Fees Presentation
5:30 PM Friday, room 323 in Coffman. Meet in ASU at 4:30
Keep an eye out in your email
MAASU updates
o Newsletter and internship information emailed out to board.
o Create a committee for food drive: Jimmy, Irene Tran, Ellyn, Kha, Meky
o Panel discussion: still need to work on that
ASU T-shirts (Meky/Joe)
o We should have a contest of who ever designs it gets something.
o Unity as a theme
o $50 cash prize, plus free t-shirt
o Drawings due in on Monday, March 9. Unlimited number of designs
o GA will vote on final design
30th Annual ASU Spring Conference (March 30 April 4)
o Committee updates
o Deciding on performers
Singers IBU (1500 + expenses for 3?), Tatum Jones (1000 + expenses for 3?), Dancers/Misc Kenichi Ebina (1000 + expenses for 1),
Comedian/MC KT Tatara (2250 + hotel)
Speaker None
UMN student groups pending
Food permit due March 20, 2009
Possible BAM collaboration Angel Charity Gala (Wednesday, March 11, Great Hall, 530-8pm)
o Networking event, businesses will be there, other students
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Questions, comments, additions
Room cleaning