DILP Minutes- October Meeting

Attendees: Meshach Rhoades, Kathleen Nalty, Hannah Wanebo

September minutes approved.

Request to Fund Cherry Creek Diversity Conference - Motion made by Meshach Rhoades to fund at $250. Seconded by Hannah Wanebo. All voted to approve.

Request to fund Reception Honoring USDC Appointee Christine Arguello- Motion made by Kathleen Nalty for $250, Seconded by Meshach Rhoades. All voted to approve.

Update on Colorado Campaign for Inclusive Excellence (Kathleen Nalty): CCIA planning diversity conference on March 18, 2009 at DU. CCIE will hire Dr. Erin Reeves to present.

Summit “gap” conference will be held on November 6, 2008 at 4:30 at Morrison & Foerster to discuss streamlining diversity efforts.

Mentoring “dream team” program is off to a successful start. Certain “dream teams” have purchased LSAT prep books for their schools.

New Business:

November meeting cancelled.

December 2, 2008 meeting will be held at DU.

COBALT needs diverse applicants for its 2009 class. $1250 fee for the 6 month course + 2.5 day retreat. Visit the “cobar.com” website to apply. Scholarships are available. COBALT starts accepting nominations in July/August.