Ohio Union Council Meeting Notes June 2, 2003

Ohio Union Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2003

Members in attendance: Isao Shoji, Heather McGinnis, Tracy Stuck, Katrina Liebst, Don Stenta, Yvonne Dulaney, Shakeer Abdullah, Chantelle Porter, Thom Stevenson, John Carney, Ali Brown, Mike Dingeldein, Peter Voderberg

Updates:

Tracy updated the council on staff responsibility changes due to the departure of Don Stenta who accepted a position at the John Glenn Institute. These changes will be effective March 10. As a result of the changes in responsibilities, we will be hiring the following positions: Coordinator of Service (making it a permanent A&P position) Customer & Sales Associate We will also be conducting national searches for the Coordinator of Greek Life and Coordinator of Student Involvement. Tracy gave an update on the Ohio Union Feasibility Study. She passed out copies of the results of the faculty/staff and student surveys done by Brailsford & Dunleavy. Results and major points were discussed. Tracy invited the council members to stop by the administrative office following the meeting to look at building schemes rendered by Moody- Nolan, which are hanging in the hallway. Update on ballroom upgrade. This project is scheduled to begin on August 4 and be completed no later than September 10. We will also continue working on the Woody’s renovation. Additional furnishings, etc. will be ordered as well as a new stage and lighting. The completed look will be more in line with a sports bar. Committee B: Update given by Peter Vodergberg The committee submitted proposed changes for OUC membership as well as a sample application. The Council discussed the proposed changes and suggested a few changes/additions, which will be made and then will be presented to CSA. Committee A: Update given by Ali Brown The committee submitted proposed changes for student organizations with offices in the Ohio Union. It included an application process and a proposed committee makeup to review the applications. Some additions/changes were suggested which will be made. The committee will get further input from Matt Couch.

Announcements:

Black World Month; GLBT Midwest Conference; Katrina and Ali – Teach for America, both of them will be going to New York; Mike Dingeldein – engagement. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be March 13, 2003 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Failer Lounge.