Minutes for the English Society Meeting taking place on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
Meeting called to order at 2:30 PM by President Janessa Mann
Members Present: Amanda W., Janessa M., Emily G., Curtis G., Becca M., Amanda C., Hillary U.
1. Discussion of movie night
· Due to projector and copyright issues, this will require planning slightly more in advance
· Amanda to email information for the A/V key and Criterion to all members
· Wider advertising may be necessary
· We need to choose a movie during the next meeting date
2. Meet and Greet
· The event is being planned by Amanda and Hillary, with the help of Emily Hudson
· The English department would like to split the costs 50/50
· We have price quotes from the Bomber, however we would like to have a room in Hagey Hall where we can serve mini sliders and tea, as well as set up a hot chocolate bar
· We need to promote this event to professors and students alike
· Curtis will be making name tags for the society to wear
3. Funding / Treasurer Report
· Amanda will be the signing authority as of tomorrow
· Amanda will be posting budget forms from the ASU to the Google drive
4. Sweaters
· Janessa will be emailing the necessary information to Becca and Emily
· All in favour of keeping the same design, which will be placed on the back
· The new sweaters will have zippers
· All in favour of wearing sweaters to English Society events
5. Poetry Slam
· KW Slam would like to help out with the event, for a minimum fee of $30
· Amanda to call Janice by next meeting date
· All in favour of using this event as an EOT event as well
· Date of November 25th chosen for the event
· General consensus reached for an off-campus event encompassing the community
6. Codex
· Curtis printed 30 posters, which will be posted by next meeting date
· Amanda C. will be adding the Codex to the English Blog
· In the meantime, PROMOTE
Meeting adjourned by President Janessa Mann at 3:15 PM
