May 16 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
Our Zoom meeting was called to order at 1:08 by Orin Rehorst sitting in for Connor Bostedt.
Presidents Report:
Connor thanked Jake Winters for all he has done for the fraternity as Treasurer. Jake wants to step down and we are looking for a replacement.
Connor thanked Sam Shehata for his work as house dad. Sam graduated yesterday and we wish him success.
Connor announced our new house dad is Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte. Connor encouraged Terry Austin to contact Eiran and prepare for Eiran’s involvement.
Connor thanked everyone for their contributions during the pandemic period.
Connor would like to work with Tom Stern and Vic Caricato on a face-to-face event, likely this year.
Active Chapter Presidents Report, Mike Hunger
Campus is trending to in-person and relaxed rules on event registration/number of people allowed.
Welcome Week leaders and Move in Crew will most likely be back, applications to come in the summer, heavily stress on participation in these for the brothers.
Had to drop one from the pledge process, initiated two with one's grades pending ready to bid as soon as he gets a 2.5 grade average.
Not sure how many we are losing this semester or how many are living in the house.
IFC is getting a little more purposeful with their actions, but still not the best.
Thomas Flynn and I will be going to the national convention in late July.
Rush was slow for everyone, AGR fraternity had 6, with the next best at 4 and 3, with some chapters not getting any.
We got our rush shirt, tentative schedule, and business cards designed, with the rush shirt and business cards being ordered mid July.
Treasurers Report, Jake Winters
Jake said we did well this past school year. Our expenses were down and our investment money grew about 30 percent. Jake presented a detailed financial report at the end of the meeting and when our non-alumni guests left the meeting. For that information, please request a detailed financial report.
Insurance Policy Changes, John Bokum
John detailed changes we instituted successfully. They resulted in a 30% cost reduction. We will investigate another change that could bring another substantial reduction. Attendees to the national convention will bring the subject up there.
Harassment
Alpha Sigma Tau sorority was banned from campus due to harassment charges. Our Active chapter VP Mike McFarland said our chapter engages in no such activities.
Chapter Advisory Board Report, Jake Batusich
Working with the members to get officially trained for the chapter advisory board. My goal is to have everyone trained by the end of July and will be fully operational by the start of the fall semester. This will give us a chance to help the chapter with internal operations and fall recruitment. We will also be able to gain points for our national chapter’s assessment in the spring semester. If anyone has any specific questions or suggestions please let me know.
Scholarship Report, Vic Caricato
Vic reported we have $1,154 in the account and that several brothers have applied for the scholarship. Vic also mentioned that our alumni brother Mickey Price offers his own scholarship for accounting majors. If the applicant is a Theta Chi, preference goes to him. We should use this as a recruitment draw.
Contest
Motioned and passed: a Theta Chi thermal mug will be awarded to the brother who recruits an alumni board treasurer.
National Convention
Active chapter president Mike Hunger, active Thomas Flynn, John Bokum, Ed Kelly, and Orin Rehorst plan to attend this July.
Tax Return
Chuck Hvala and Jake Winters worked on the tax return. The IRS now requires a detailed return now that our assets have surpassed using the short form. They filed for an extension.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:14 PM.
