Agenda

September 20th, 2007

1. Welcome and Introduction of Officers
• For officer e-mail addresses, see home page.
• Contact officers through e-mail with any questions.
2. How to Stay a NSSLHA Member
• Each member must attend at least 3 of the 4 meetings each semester.
• For each activity, fundraiser, community service project, etc. you have the opportunity to earn points.
  
• Service points are earned by attending fundraisers, events or volunteering to help, etc.
• Donation points can be earned by donating $10 or bringing in items needed for events.
• Each member must earn at least 3 service points and 2 donation points each semester to be considered an active member
3. Upcoming Service Opportunities
• One (1) service point can be earned by volunteering at Hope Lodge, on each of the following dates:
• October 23rd
• November 13th
• December 11th
• An e-mail will be sent out in order to coordinate rides if needed when the event comes closer.
  
• Click here for a map of the Hope Lodge location.
4. The G. Paul Moore Symposium Information
   
• This year will be held February 14th and 15th at Emerson Alumni Hall.
  
• Fundraising for the symposium includes the Pizza Hut fundraiser, on Wednesday, November 7th. This is an all day event that gives us a portion of the proceeds earned. You must bring a flyer with you, available here as a PDF, and here as a JPG.
  
• Another fundraiser will take place at D'Lites on October 8th, or TBA.
  
5. T-shirts
• Last year's t-shirt (the pink shirt) can be purchased for $10. The previous year's t-shirt (the blue shirt) is also available for $10.
• Please wear a NSSLHA t-shirt on the meeting days to help publicize the club and serve as a reminder of meeting days.
• E-mail any t-shirt design ideas for this year to Shelley.
6. Stride Against Silence
• This is a 5k fundraiser to alleviate the post-operative costs for patients with cochlear implants.
• The date is to be announced, but tentatively in March or April.
7. Reading Program
• This is a new community service project NSSLHA is undertaking to encourage reading for at-risk children at Terwilliger Elementary, a local public school.
• More information will be given as it becomes available.
8. How to Stay Connected
• Check the official website.
• NSSLHA's Facebook group
• Join the Listserv (most important)
• The next meeting is October 18th.
9. Dr. Rothman
• E-mail Dr. Rothman ASAP with any questions you have about NSSLHA or CSD for him to answer and post on a bulletin board outside of his office.
  

October 18th, 2007

1. Be sure to join the listserv as well as the Facebook group.
2. Dates to remember:
• October 23rd - Hope Lodge at 7:00pm
• November 7th - Pizza Hut Fundraiser
  
• Novebmer 13th - Hope Lodge at 7:00pm
• November 15th - Next NSSLHA Meeting 6:00pm in Little 101
3. Big Sister/Little Sister Program
• Join the mentorship program within our NSSLHA for newer students to get guidance from seniors.
  
• To find out who your assigned Big Sisters/Little Sisters is, contact Kelsey Wallace.
  

November 15th, 2007

1. Holiday Party at Dr. Rothman's
• November 29th
• One service or donation point (depending on what you need) for attending and one for bringing a Kosher food item
• For address and directiosn, contact an officer.
2. NSSLHA and Signing Gators Christmas Gifts
• Christmas gift sign up for families in need. See the Facebook group for numbers and items.
3. Point Opportunities!
• Donating $10 to the Relay for Life team or $10 to NSSLHA.
4. T-shirts have been ordered!

January 29th, 2008

1. Remember to attend at least 3 of the 4 meetings each semester to be considered an active member.
2. Each member must obtain at least 3 service poitns and 2 donation poitns each semester to be considered an active member.
3. Spring Meeting Dates:
• February 19th in Fine Arts B, Room 105, 6:00pm
• March 25th in Fine Arts B, Room 105, 6:00pm
• April's meeting will be a BBQ at Lake Wauburg; Date and time: TBA
4. Elections for Officer/Chair Positions
• The elections will be held in March.
• You must be an active member to run.
• E-mail the current officer with any questions.
5. D'Lites Fundraiser
• Monday, February 11th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
• Earn one service point for attending.
6. The G. Paul Moore Symposium
• Will take place February 14th and 15th at Emerson Alumni Hall.
7. Reading Program
• This is a weekly service project we will be conducting at Terwilliger Elementary in the Head Start Program.
• Earn one service point for participating.
8. Autism Awareness 5K
• Saturday, February 2nd, 8:00am - 11:00am
• Westside Park, Gainesville
• Hosted by Eastside High School S.T.A.R. (Students Together for Autism Research)
9. Stride Against Silence
• Sunday, April 13th, Time: TBA
• Stride Against Silence is a 5k walk to raise money for hearing awareness and cochlear implants. We hope to have food, fun, and free hearing screenings for anyone who wants to come out.
  
• More details will be forthcoming.
10. The Christmas Present Drive
• Thank you to everyone who purchased a Christmas present; the toy drive was a huge success!
11. Pick up T-shirts
    

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