Attendance:  Wendell Carey, Sheryl Corey, Kate DeRolf,  Alex Fenske, Shontrai Irving, George Kopanakis, Donna Lail, Tom Mavronicles, Scott Schaller, Michael Moskalick,  Lisa Sargent, Tom Szczepanski , Mary C. Shields, Diana Viirjevich

 Absent:  Blanca Aranda, Robert Johnson III, Sylvia Planer, Victoria Merill-Washington

Welcome:  The meeting was called to order at 6:35 by Shontrai Irving and the PAC mission statement was read.

Committee Reports
Executive Committee
President’s Report:  Shontrai thanked the committee for the kind thoughts and condolences for his Grandmother who recently passed.  He mentioned that he will be meeting with the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor at 11:30 tomorrow to discuss support of Purdue and the role that PAC can take related to the university.

Minutes:  Minutes from the January meeting have not yet been received so approval was tabled.

 Vice-President’s report:  Lisa commented that the ice skating event was well received and she felt there was a good turnout for a great event.

 Financial Report:  Donna presented the Financial Report received from Purdue West Lafayette ending January 31, 2013 with a balance of$14,287.79.  She also outlined the budget prepared ending January 31, 2012 noting current status of committees.  A motion was made by Mike Moskalick to approve the financial statement received from West Lafayette and the supplemental budget information.  This was seconded by Wendell Carey.  All were in favor, none opposed.  Motion stands.

 Committee Updates:  Shontrai noted that more help would be needed on a couple of the committees and two did not have chairs.

Scott Schaller reported on the Professional Development Committee activities.  He proposed the idea of having a presentation on the “skills gap” in the area.  A study is being conducted by Ball State which he plans on reviewing prior to the event but feels this may be a good topic for our area.  The committee responded with positive comments about this proposal.

Tom Mavronicles commented on the ice skating and Bob Hayes award events.  Both were successful events.  Bob Markovich was the individual honored at the awards ceremony.

Donna Lail reported on graduation party to be held at the Patio.  She is evaluating using a disc jockey for the event.  Discussion followed.

 Purdue Alumni:  Chad Johnson was not present for a report, however, Tom did mention that the Boilermaker Ball would be held on February 23, 2013.

 Purdue Club Northwest Indiana:  Tom Szczepanski updated the board members on activities of the Purdue Club of NWI.  A coach’s caravan will be held on May 23, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel at 6pm.  This is the scholarship fundraising event.  A watch party was held recently with low attendance.

 Purdue Club Chicago:  Alex reviewed the Chicago club activities.  The golf event will be held at the same location this year.  He reported that despite the numbers, he felt the Flossmoor Brewery event went well for the space allotted for the event.

 Advancement:  Diana mentioned that Founder’s Day would be held on Monday and invited board members to attend.  There will be a parade held and the event would be held in the Fitness Center afterwards.  Fireworks will be held at 6pm.  This is the first time this type of event is being held.  Diana is exploring a Wine Tasting event again.  The ticket price may need to be increased this year.  The grad fair will be held again and is scheduled for April 10, 2013.  She asked that board members try to attend.  Membership to PAC will be promoted.  Purdue Calumet will be promoting Congrats to Grads’ Ads in our commencement book to honor students or thank parents.

 Open Forum:  Tom noted that there was a recent article on scholarships in the paper.  Wendell invited the group to Peter Visclosky’s event sponsored by the Gary Rotary.

 Adjournment:  A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Wendell Carey at 7:33.  This was seconded by Mike Moskalick.  All were in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.

View a larger version of the You vs. Economy flyer

Moderator: Dr. Michael Hicks,

Director of Center for Business and Economic Research and Associate Professor of Economics at Ball State University

Panelists:

• Eric Dombrowski, Research Associate, Center of Workforce Innovations, Inc.
• Shaun Darling, Team Lead of the Steelworker for the Future Program, ArcelorMittal
• Anthony Ferracane, Vice President of Human Resources, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana
• Shelly Robinson, Director of Career Services, Purdue University Calumet

Monday, April 22, 2013 | 6-8pm

Purdue University Calumet

2200 169th Street – Hammond, IN

Student Union and Library Building

Room with a View

Light Refreshments will be served.

Please register here.

In Attendance:  Blanca Aranda,  Wendell Carey, Sheryl  Corey, Alex Fenske, Shontrai Irving,  Chad Johnson, Donna Lail,  Mike Moskalick, Tom Mavronicles, Victoria Merrill-Washington, Sylvia Planer, Lisa Sargent, James Scott Schaller, Diana Virijevich
 Absent:   George Kopanakis, Mary C. Shields, Tom Szczepanski

Welcome/PAC Mission Statement:  Shontrai called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm.  Lisa read the PAC Mission Statement.

Introduction of New Board Members:   We have two new board members:  Scott Schaller-School of Management and James Drzewiecki-Purdue Cal Men’s Soccer Coach. 

President:  Vision – Shontrai asked each director to express what he/she would like to see occur doing the year and what the board’s plans should be.  Consensus was that the board should reach out to current students about to graduate, let them know we exist, give them a sense of community and that they can connect back to the university after graduation.  We should do our utmost to recruit recent alumni.

Social Committee -We need a new chair of the Social Committee since Shontrai is President and vacated position.  Tom volunteered to be new Chair. Should we meet on quarterly basis instead of on a monthly basis?   Tom replied that this was tried in the past for two years, but it didn’t work.  Nothing was being accomplished and PAC was a less effective organization.  

Executive Committee:  
Financial Report:   Donna Lail presented report.    Mike made a motion to accept financial statement.  Alex seconded motion.  Motion passed. 

Minutes:   Minutes were reviewed by all present.  Tom made a motion that minutes be accepted.  Mike seconded motion.   All were in favor, none opposed.  Motion carried.

 Committee Updates
Professional Development:  Lisa gave an overview of committee responsibilities.  Events are held for the involvement of alumni and current students.  Scott interested in taking over as Chair.

New Graduates:   Donna- One year alumni party for 2012 graduates will be held on April 12 at the Patio.  We need to get the contract from the Patio to Sheryl.   Jess Martin has agreed to be the speaker.   Nathan Gibson, who is a magician and comedian, will entertain.
Board discussed sending out survey about which events our members would be interested.  Can we recruit members from the respondent list?   Do we have vehicle for this?

Purdue Clubs
Purdue Club Chicago:  Alex- Brewery Tour in Flossmoor – giving press release to paper.  Already had some people sign up.  The deadline is February 1.  

Purdue Club NWI:  Mike:  Watch game on January 27, at 3 pm in Valparaiso [TBD].   It’s usually held at Wagner’s. 
Watch party on February 16, Farenheit 212 in Crown Point.
Spring Dinner- it could be a coach’s caravan; currently, it’s undecided. 
Annual scholarship application available at any Purdue campus.  Check website; March 1 is deadline for incoming freshman.

Purdue-Lafayette:  Chad:  PBAO scholarship application deadline is February 15. 
Boilermaker Ball was changed to Saturday.  Big Ten will be held at the Union Park Lounge – watch game.
Women’s tournament will be held in Hoffman Estates-Allstate Arena. 

Advancement
Diana:   On February 25, Purdue will be holding a Founder’s Day celebration. There will be a parade and fireworks and a short program in Alumni hall. On February 25, 1946 Purdue Calumet was established.
Purdue will be publishing three newsletters instead of one major publication.  She will bring copies of our newsletters once they are available.
Lisa and Shontrai have a scheduled lunch meeting with Chancellor Keon. 

Announcements
Ice skating at Deep River, January 19 – they have refrigeration so, even if it rains, event still will be held.
Will be publicizing scholarship pretty soon.   The application period has been pushed up this year – the application will be put online.
February 9, we will be sponsoring the Bob Hayes award and the Athletic Hall of Fame.   
Bob Hayes award will be presented at half time and Bob Markovich is the recipient of the Bob Hayes award. 

Next meeting will be held on February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Tom moved that meeting be adjourned, Blanca seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm.

Absent:   Scott Schaller
Guest:  James Drzewiecki 

Committee Reports

Executive Committee

President’s Report:  Election of New Board Members
 Tom opened the meeting by reading the mission of Purdue Alumni Calumet.  He asked for a vote to elect Scott Schaller as a new board member.  A motion was made by Alex Fenske to elect Scott to PAC.  This was seconded by Shontrai Irving.  All were in favor.  Motion stands.  Second, Tom introduced the new soccer coach, James Drzewiecki, who will serving as the Athletic Representative on the Board.   All were in favor of this appointment. 

Election of New Executive Board Members
Voting for open executive board members followed Tom thanking everyone for their participation during his service as President.  Donna Lail nominated Blanca Aranda as Recording Secretary.  In turn, Blanca nominated Donna as Financial Secretary.  Lisa expressed her interest in running for Vice President.  Shontrai nominated Lisa Sargent in the role of Vice President.  No further nominations were offered for this position.  Mike Moskalick nominated Shontrai Irving for the position of President.  No further nominations or requests for this position were made.   Alex made a motion to accept the uncontested nominations.  This was seconded by Shontrai Irving.  All were in favor.  Motion stands – New Executive Board Members will assume their responsibilities starting 1/1/2013. 

Vice-President’s report:  Tom reviewed the responsibilities of the Vice President.  This includes attending events and acting on behalf of the President when that individual is unavailable as well as verifying financial activities and contributions of board members.  This includes overseeing the budgeting process of the individual committees. 

Minutes:  Mary Shields presented the minutes from the October16, 2012 meeting which were distributed previously via email to all members.  No corrections were made.  A motion was made by Alex Fenske to approve the minutes.  This was seconded by Blanca Aranda.  All were in favor.  None opposed.  Motion stands.

Financial Report:  Blanca presented the financial report showing a balance from West Lafayette of $16,041.92.  All members present reviewed the statement.  She also noted pending expenses and Committee Budgets.   A motion was made by Alex Fenske to approve the financial statement as received from West Lafayette.  This was seconded by Wendell Carey.  All were in favor.  None were opposed.  Motion stands.

Communication Committee:  There have been no new scheduled activities.  Some expenses have been shifted to this committee and are reflected on the updated budget.  It is important that the communication committee work closely with all other committees in helping with promotional items and communication of activities and events.

New Alumni Committee:  Donna outlined plans for the one year reunion.  She has found a venue at Patio which will cost approximately $12/person.  She and her committee are also exploring the reunion to occur 1 year after graduation of the 2012 class.

Professional Development Committee:  Lisa summarized her two events which were both successful.  Overall she was pleased with the response of the “Justice, what’s law got to do with it?” event.  She again thanked Shontrai Irving for his assistance with this program.

Social Committee:  As Shontrai assumes responsibilities of the president, there will be a need for a new chair of the social committee.  He is currently working on the family centered Ice Skating ring event at Deep River Water Park.   Arrangements have been made for Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. – noon.  Cost will be $3 per person.

Membership Committee:  The discounted membership campaign in June was successful with 56 New Alumni Members signed up.  Hopefully, there will be an equally successful campaign for the December graduates.  The committee will work with the PUMA marketing group to develop a marketing campaign for PAC.  Money has been budgeted for a project of this kind.

Purdue Alumni:  Chad Johnson reviewed upcoming events in West Lafayette as well as neighboring states.  The Boilermaker Ball tickets will be on sale and sell quickly.  Two basketball games will be held on December 15, 2012 featuring Butler vs. Indiana University and Purdue vs. Notre Dame.

Purdue Club Northwest Indiana:  Tom reported on the annual scholarship dinner held at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.  He said the speaker was good and shared stories of his adventures with opposing basketball coaches over the last twenty plus years.

Purdue Club Chicago:  Alex reviewed the Chicago club activities.  He is working on the networking event to be held at Flossmoor station and thinks the cost will be approximately $20 per person.

Advancement:  Diana asked members to support the Chancellor’s fall appeal that asked for a gift to Purdue Calumet’s Annual Fund.

Adjournment:  A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Wendell Carey.  This was seconded by Alex Fenske.  All were in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.

 December 20, 2012
GONE GIRL
Gillian Flynn
Louise

January 17, 2013
GIRL IN  TRANSLATION
Jean Kwok
Sheila

February 21, 2013
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME
Mark Haddon
Rebecca

 March 21, 2013
DEFENDING JACOB: A NOVEL
William Landay
Paul

April 18, 2013
A VINTAGE AFFAIR
Isabel Wolff
Joyce

May 16, 2013
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Robert James Walker
Becky

June 20, 2013
DINNER
No Book 

July 18, 2013
CUTTING FOR STONE
Abraham Verghese
Debbie

August 15, 2013
THREE JUNES
Julia Glass
Marti 

September 19, 2013
HALF BROKE HORSES
Jeannette Walls
Karen

October 17, 2013
EVERY LAST ONE: A NOVEL
Anna Quindlen
Anne

November 21, 2013
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS
Rebecca Skloot
Margaret

December 19, 2013
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Deborah

January 16, 2014
BREAKING NIGHT
Liz Murray
Ryan

_______________