February Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes from 2/17/2010
SLIS Lounge

Upcoming Events
-Will continue Trivia at Winchell's, Thursday the 26th at 8:00 PM.
-Discussed changing events throughout weeknights so that more people can join. Decided on Wednesday, March 3rd at Ramsey's at 6:00 PM, 2 for 1 Drinks!
-Comps orientation scheduled for March 5th, 5:00 PM in the SLIS lounge.
-Resume workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 11th, 2 guest speakers are confirmed coming from 11:30 - 1:00.
-Little interest in Keeneland library; Liz will look into more.
-Woodland Park for Picnic in the Spring, Saturday, April 24th. Encourage bringing games.
-Discussed increasing attendance to events. Will create a flyer to attach to emails and advertise the restaurant's specials on the flyer. Also increase word-of-mouth and commitment to coming.
-The librarian at Transylvania Library Special Collections can do a tour on Monday evenings; will get a feel for how many students can participate.
-Professor Session was a hit. Liz will contact other professors that may be interested in discussing their research. Possible dates for the next session are Tuesday, March 30th or April 6th.
-Possibly visiting a winery at the end of the semester, maybe Saturday, May 1st?

Comps
-Lunch after at Mellow Mushroom

Dues
-Dues are $5
-We have $89.00 in account
-Dues can be paid to any LISSO officers.
-We will have drawing for the UK bookstore at the Picnic for all members that pay their dues.

Future LISSO Leadership
-There are no by-law provisions for president-elect. Discussed getting word out about need for future leadership and holding election soon. We would like to have new leadership in place by April.

LISSO Leadership Award
-Award given by student vote for an SLIS student that has provided excellent leadership. The banquet will be held April 23rd, so we need to have vote finished by beginning of April to get plaque made.
-Will hold a call for nominations in multiple emails (with eligible student names included) to get people on board.
-Eligible students include those that graduated August or December 2009 and those that will be graduating in May 2010.