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Iota Xi ChapterMinutes

March 12, 2009

In attendanceMaria Conneran

Diana P. Gonzalez

Sheila CaseyMegan Andrade

Joseph EuloRobert W. Fernandez

David ReyesJeffrey ChaitLina IddisahDavid Reyes

Gian Franco MaldonadoVincent DeLucaRachel Pribish

Bruce DavisSean Michael Price

1. Membership and Orientations

Spring Induction: The Spring Induction was a success with a total

induction of70 new members. Officers and Current Members

arrived at 4.30pm to set-up for orientation. NewMembers

arrived at 6.45pm dressed elegantly. Our PTK President made an

excellent speech as well as the former PTK President. Special

thanks to Megan Andrade for making the Induction well-prepared

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and an overall success. Also, thanks to the officers and

members that helped make this induction a success.

Springs Honors Luncheon:The Spring Honors Luncheon took

place on March 7 from 12.30pm-2.30pm. The speaker for the

Luncheon wasProfessor Shalan. He made a presentation on the

Paradox of Affluence, which deals with the current state of the

world, percentages relating to social economic status in

countries and the percentages of how an individuals change in

living can make a difference. Former PTK Members and Hudson

Community College attended. Overall, it was a success with an

excellent presentation and delicious food. Thanks for the PTK

members who stayed afterwards to clean up.

2. Fundraising &Service Projects

Spring Blood Drive: The blood drive was a success with 91

donors and 19 deferrals. The double red cell procedures were 19,

which was more than last time. The whole blood donations were

53 products, which surpassed the 44 products from last year.

Over 200 patients will be touched by the blood drive held at

Union County College, which Phi Theta Kappa helped support.

This drive will make a difference in each of the families that

received a donation. Thanks for everyone that helped give blood

for a good cause.

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E-Cycling: E-cycling event will take place March 24th, 2009. The

top 3 wireless devices to be recycled are cell phones, PDA, and

handheld organizers. People interested in donating these

wireless devices should put the items in the Cranford or

Elizabeth Library. All proceeds go towards Relay for Life. We need

PTK members to speak in their classes to advertise this event. If

you have any questions, feel free to ask Chris or any other PTK

officer.

Masquerade Ball: PTK plans to raise money through a Black and

White Masquerade Ball in order to support the Down Syndrome

Research and Treatment Foundation. This event will take place

on April 24th, 2009 in the Cranford Cafeteria from 6pm-11pm.

The entrance fee will be around $10 for students, which includes

food and drinks; the cost for couples will be $15. The theme of

the dance will be Black and White, in which masquerade masks

will be sold. Auctions include dinner for two, as well as

auctioning off PTK members for dances. PTK has an objective of

raising a minimum of $300. Committees for the Masquerade Ball

are Food, Entertainment, Masquerade Masks, Advertising,

Decoration, and Auction Committee. Joseph Eulo brought up the

idea of sending out invitations for this event to make it more

elegant. The deadline to register for the Masquerade Ball will be

April 17th. Possible prices for masquerade masks are $50 for 50

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masks, which can be ordered online or they can be hand-made.

We need help looking for sponsors in which we they can donate

food as well as finding faculty members who will be interested in

helping out through the auction. This event will be advertised

through flyers as well as the newsletter. The committee leader of

this event is the PTK Secretary, Robert W. Fernandez. Feel free to

direct any questions or suggestions about this event to the PTK

secretary, email him at Rfernandez718@gmail.com.

3. Other PTK Chapter Events

Hudson County Community College Blood Drive:The blood drive

will take place on March 18th, 2009 at Jersey City, Hudson County

Community College. Iota XIs attendance in this event will be

helpful towards our sister Chapter. Volunteers will meet at 11am

in the student lounge. If one is unsure how to get there, they can

take the PATH. For additional information, visit the PTK blog at

ptkiotaxi.org

Swingin Out of the Recession: The President of Raritan Valley

Community College is hosting an American Cancer Society

Fundraising Dance. Those who come must dress up as the era of

the Great Depression. Free swing dance lessons are given. It will

take place in the Raritan Valley Community College Cafeteria,

Route 28 & Lamington Road, North Branch, NJ 08876. The dance

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starts at 7pm until 10pm on March 20, 2009. The fee is $5.00

and drinks are $3.00.

4. Upcoming Events/Reminders

Earth Hour: Earth Hour will take place on March 28th, 2009. In

order to help out the environment by conserving energy, please

turn off all lights and electrical appliances from 8.30pm-9.30pm

Belmar Beach Clean-up:The beach clean-up at Belmar Beach

will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 10am to 2pm.

At 10am, participants will meet up at Ocean Avenue and 16

th

St. Video-game Tournament: The original date, May 15, 2009 for the

video game tournament was declined due to final exams. New

possible dates assigned were May 7th, 9th, and 14th. Team

formations, sign-ups and prizes will be discussed during our next

meeting after spring break.

Relay for Life: Relay for Life is an organization that raises money

for cancer awareness. Spots are still available in order to PTK

members to sign-up for the event on May 29, 2009. Only 13

people are needed for this great event. Those who volunteered

contact Professor Stokes or Rachel Pribish in order for more

information on the event as well as if there any remaining spots

open. Relay for Life is also hosting a Relay Around the world, in

which one picks a country they want to run for.

5. Miscellaneous

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Earth Day Bags: A handout was passed which show the style of

the PTK handbags for Earth Day.

Newsletter: A draft of the newsletter was passed around and

pictures were the Regional Convention in which some of our

officers attended.

Blog:Joseph Eulo brought up the suggestion of PTK officers

contributing more to the blog such as posting ideas or minutes.

Joe will be in touch with officers in order to teach them how to

use the blog. Save a Life Tour: Megan Andrade brought up the idea of

contributing to the Save a Life Tour. The purpose of this event is

to raising Alcohol Awareness. We need volunteers to help out, it

takes place on Monday, March 30th from 10am-4pm. More

information is shown on www.savealifetour.net

Future Charities: Robert W. Fernandez brought up the idea of

continuing to support the Down Syndrome Research and

Treatment Foundation through Phi Theta Kappa. This will be up to

the future PTK president.

Happy 20th Birthday to our PTK Officer Megan Andrade. Feel free

to wish her a Happy Belated Birthday, if you see her around the

halls.

Congratulations on becoming our new secretary, Robert W.

Fernandez.

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Next Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 12:30 pm to

1:30 pm in the alumni conference room in the Nomahegan

building.