Meeting Called to Order & Pledge of Allegiance: 6:02 PM
Attending: Ken Baumann, Barbaranne DiMarco, Megan Flanagan, Brendan Gallagher, Carol Harnett, Patsy Marino, Terri Martinac, David Maurer, Scott Rein, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Elaine Rocha, Christopher Snel, Hillary Spadaccini, Amy Wallace, Tracy Zarodnansky
Attending Chapter Representatives: James Allen, John Anastasio, Raymond Boutin, Sally Flanagan, David Gabauer, Alisha McCain, Joanna Papadopoulos, Kevin Shroeck, Jeff Tamburrino
Absent: Kendra Bussey, Mike Curry, Jeanette Hoffman, Steve Piccininni, Janice Rein, Ian Ruderman, Peter Simons
Absent Chapter Representatives: Susan Moraca, Kenneth Murphy, Deborah Simpson
Guests Attending: President R. Barbara Gitenstein, John Castaldo, Deborah Beaver, Rosie Hymerling, John Donohue, Melissa Lide, Laura Smith, Jonathan Sheridan, Maria Ciccone, Patrick McSorley, Megan Vantslot
College Official Report (President R. Barbara Gitenstein & John Donahue, VP for College Advancement)
o President Gitenstein gave an update on the campus. The new STEM building is scheduled to open in 2017. The beds in Campus Town are full, and there is a waitlist.
o President Gitenstein explained the new Strategic Plan, which was endorsed by the Board of Trustees on April 26, 2016. A copy is online for those who wish to read it. President Gitenstein also explained the new Enterprise Risk Management Program.
o The College placed 26 of 450 in the Leerfield Directors Cup.
o Student Affairs has been working on sensitive, crucial topics such as sexual assault prevention and suicide prevention.
o The College received a State grant regarding living for those in addiction recovery.
o The College received a Council of Undergraduate Research award. o The National Science Foundation ranked TCNJ third in New Jersey for students who receive doctorate degrees.
o The College hired seventeen new tenure-track faculty, including a TCNJ graduate.
o Money Magazine ranked TCNJ as the 6th best public institution.
o U.S. News and World Report ranked TCNJ the #1 public institution in the Northeast, and #3 public institution nationwide.
o Princeton Review, which is ranked by students, ranked TCNJ #6 in student satisfaction, #7 for best campus, #13 for happiest students, and #19 for best relationships between different ethnicities.
o John Donahue gave an update on the campaign. The College is at $37 million currently. Last year’s goal was $10 million and The College came in around $9.5 million. There is a 6.7% giving rate among alumni, which is higher than the national average of approximately 4%.
o Merrill Lynch was awarded a new contract.
o There is a charge to the community to engage in civil dialogue/disagreements. The College is participating in the Sustained Dialogue Institute being held at Princeton.
Office of Development Update (Melissa Lide & Laura Smith)
o Melissa Lide and Laura Smith emphasized the importance of the Day of Giving. This year’s Day of Giving will be held on November 3, 2016.
Introduction of Senior Class Council (Megan Vantslot, Patrick McSorley, Maria Ciccone, Jonathan Sheridan)
o The Senior Class Council has been in contact with past classes about the Senior Sendoff.
Financial Report (Ken Baumann)
o Ken thanked Kendra Bussey for her efforts in planning the winery event.
o The $10,000 allocated to homecoming is now $7,000. Some was moved to Alumni Weekend.
o TALANT rolled over their funds.
Old Business (Ken Baumann)
o Motion to Approve the minutes of the 1/21/16 Full Board Meeting: Tracy Zarodnansky. . Seconded by: John Anastasio.
. Vote: unanimous.
New Business (Ken Baumann)
o Ken Baumann and Eleanor Horn will follow up on alumni participation in the Sustained Dialogue Institute (mentioned above).
o John Anastasio was voted into 1 of 2 Board of Directors vacancies. Motion to Approve: Patsy Marino.
. Seconded by: Carol Harnett.
. Vote: unanimous.
o The goal for bylaws review is to have them reviewed by the October meeting. Some changes include “Executive Committee” replacing “Executive Board” and “Board of Directors” replacing “Full Board.” There are also addendums for Chapter Events and Funds.
o The goal for Committees also is the October meeting.
o Ken and John Castaldo reiterated events procedures. John needed all lists by 9/1. Going forward, 4 months’ notice for events is requested.
o John Donahue proposed that the Alumni Association fund a Golf Cart for use by The College. The cost would be $8,400, and The College would insure it. The Executive Committee is getting more information on issues such as storage and maintenance.
o Three groups have expressed interest in becoming a Chapter: Ambassadors, Philomathean Sigma, and Cross County/Track and Field. The Ambassadors submitted an application in August. Tracy has not received Philmathean Sigma’s application yet. Tracy will invite Cross County/Track and Field to the October meeting.
o The 5K race has been moved to April 30, 2017 to coincide with Alumni Weekend.
o There is a Winery Tour on October 1.
o Homecoming is October 29, 2016. Food, wine, and beer will be sold. There will be an alumni tent with a tshirt gift. There will be an iPad raffle for those who pre-register.
Alumni Affairs Update (John Castaldo)
o Board of Directors contact information and parking information was collected.
o Alumni Weekend will be held from April 27-30, 2017.
3 Review of the Consent Calendar (Chapter Representatives)
o Updates were given by the following: Business, Criminology, Education, EOF, Health and Exercise Science, Music, Sigma Tau Chi, Swimming and Diving, TALANT, and Wrestling (through Tracy Zarodnansky).
o No Report (NR): Nursing and Rugby.
o The Board of Directors recognized David Gabauer for his efforts, as it was his last meeting as Chapter Representative for Business.
Public Comment
o Childrens Futures in Trenton is having a drive and fundraising gala.
o Patsy Marino commented that the Legacy Luncheon was a great day.
Good and Welfare
o Ken thanked everyone for their dedication to the Alumni Association and for coming to the longest meeting of the year. Ken also reiterated the importance of replying to emails from Alumni Affairs as there are some members who have not been responding.
Executive Session
o n/a
Meeting adjourned: 8:54 PM o Motion to Adjourn: Patsy Marino. o Seconded by: Ray Boutin. o Vote: unanimous.
Next Meetings: Wednesday, October 12, 2016: Executive Board Conference Call, 7:00PM Wednesday, October 26, 2016: Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00PM, Loser 123