SAAHJ General Meeting
Sept. 17, 2005
Palo Alto College / Luis Mercado, host
Members and guests in attendance, per
sign-in sheet:
Edward Leal, Luis Mercado, Ernie Villarreal, Danny Sanchez, Kris Rodriguez,
Elaine Rodriguez, Vincent Bosquez, Nick Zuniga, Nora López, Mary Anthony,
Joe Sandoval, Ed Tijerina, Francisco Vara Orta and Carol Schliesinger.
Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions
Joe Sandoval called the meeting to
order at 10:40 a.m. Introductions by all present followed.
Joe thanked Luis Mercado for hosting
the meeting. Luis talked about the activities planned for the Palo Alto
College 20th anniversary celebration and for Hispanic Heritage
Month. Vincent Bosquez thanked everyone for coming to the south side for
the meeting.
Approval
of the July minutes/Secretary’s Report
Carol
Schliesinger asked if there were any corrections or additions to the July
minutes. Luis made a motion to accept the July minutes as submitted; Nora
seconded.
Treasurer’s Report
Nora López reported the following account
balances. Operating fund--$7,175.43,
Scholarship Fund--$59,854.67
Old Business
2005 Gala Update
Mary Anthony reported total
revenue for the 2005 Scholarship Gala was $51,550; expenses totaled
$35,770.47 resulting in a profit of $15,779.53.
Mary is still collecting payment from some members for their dinner
reservations. Overall, there were 33 tables sold, 19 members attended,
$2,500 in donations and silent auction raised $6,215.
Mary explained that the
scholarship amounts had increased and are based on the quality of the
applications. Also, the fundraising goals for this year’s gala were
not met. The gala is honoree driven.
Students Francisco Vara Orta
and Denise Salinas requested a donation between $1,500-$500 to purchase
technical equipment for The Rattler. They also would like to have
more resources to train staff and students.
After several questions from
members about their current fundraising efforts, Francisco said
advertisement sales is their main source of funding and that they are
limited by the University in regards to contacting alumni/businesses for
donations.
Ed Tijerina asked if they
would accept in-kind donations and if the association could organize a
fundraiser to benefit them. Joe said
these activities would open the door for other schools to ask for support.
Various suggestions were made on how to access additional funding sources.
Mary suggested the Association draft a Donation Policy.
Awarding method for scholarship funds
The item was tabled this month. Joe preferred to wait
until Dino Chiecchi is present since he had originally raised the
question.
New
Business
Elections for the 2005-06 SAAHJ At-Large Print Office
Joe announced that Hernán Rozemberg had resigned last
month. Carol received two nominations, one of which was declined. The
members present elected Dino Chiecchi unanimously.
Distinguished Speakers Series Proposal
Ernie Villarreal requested support from the membership
to host a speaker series with the objective of raising awareness and create
an additional source of revenue for the organization.
Ernie explained that the series would serve as an
outreach program for media and also open to the public. He would like to
have Sheryl Scully be our first speaker. Ernie suggested other topics
related to Hispanics, including the upcoming Mexican presidential
elections. He has already talked to several hotels to get quotes.
After several cost-related questions from the
membership, Joe asked that the proposal be approved first and then
concentrate on the details.
Ed made a motion to approve the proposal so the planning
phase can begin. Elaine Rodriguez seconded. The membership voted and the
proposal was approved unanimously.
Next meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at Casa Blanca Grill
–4112 San Pedro Ave.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at
11:42 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Schliesinger
SAAHJ Secretary
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