The it was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Marty Rosenberg who then gave the opening ceremony.
The minutes of the last General meeting were accepted after one correction which was to add as an appendix of bylaws (articles 9 and 10) as reported by the Bylaws Committee of the Whole. The minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting on November 1 werre read and accepted with one correction that of the word "chapter" instead of "parliamentarian" in the motion concerning the appropriation of money to purchase a copy of Robert's Rules of Order.
The Treasurer's Report was read by Roger Crouse:
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315 |
315CA |
| ICB |
$3710.02 |
ICB |
$79.65 |
| Receipts |
$54.00 |
Receipts |
$1.50 |
| Disbursements |
$209.27 |
FCB |
$81.15 |
| FCB |
$3554.75 |
315G |
| Out Accts |
$1027.00 |
Stands at |
$10.00 |
| Work B |
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315BX |
| |
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Stands at |
$271.00 |
The Membership Committee report was presented by John Kucharski. The directories are out and there is a Big Brother-Little Brother football game scheduled for November 11.
The report of the brought to the office of third vice president was given by Dave Mitchell. This includes information concerning the transportation to the national conference, the note that the twitch of truffle oil are out, I request articles for newsletters, and the Fellowship committee report.
Move: the report of the Fellowship committee be accepted (Dave Mitchell) PASSED!
The finance committee report was given by Roger Crouse.
Move: that articles 2.3 and 2.4 in article 10 of the bylaws proposal be removed from the table and referred to the bylaws committee of the whole. (Dave Mitchell) PASSED!
Move: to turn the chair over to Dave Mitchell, chairman of the bylaws committee of the whole. Passed by general consent
Move: but the bylaws committee of the whole rise in report. PASSED!
Move accept the proposal of the bylaws committee. (This consisted of the amendments to articles 2.3, 2.4 article 10 in article 7 with the amendment to section 7 .2) (Dave Mitchell) PASSED!
Move: to table the bylaws until later. Past move: (part one) Kappa Omicron chapter of Alpha phi Omega create the elected office of parliamentarian and approve the proper amendment to the bylaws and probe in order to provide for the latter office. (Dennis Steiner) DEFEATED!
Move: part (part two) that the office be separate and not affiliated with any other office in order that the holder shall not become biased towards a particular aspect of the chapter. (Dennis spinner) PASSED!
Move: to accept corrected motion as it stands. (Part three) (John Goodrich) PASSED!
Move: (part three as amended) that the duties of the parliamentarian Shelby: to thoroughly acquaint himself with Robert's rules of order, the national constitution and bylaws of Alpha phi Omega, the a phi Omega manual administration, in the present Kappa Omicron constitution and bylaws; and to counsel the president or any other brother whoso request on all matters of parliamentary procedure. (Dennis spinner) PASSED!
Move: to suspend the rules to consider removing talk for from the table of the Executive Committee. PASSED!
Move: to bring part four out of the other table onto the floor of the General meeting. PASSED!
Move: to amend part four by inserting "not more than" just before the figure $3.60. (Dave Mitchell) PASSED!
Move: (part four as amended) the Kappa Omicron appropriate to more than three dollars in order to provide the chapter with a copy of Robert's rules of order. (Dennis spinner) PASSED!
Move: to approve the amendment of Larry Benedict as ritual committee chairman. (John Kucharski) PASSED!
Move: that President Marty Rosenberg approach Miss Terry Stock, news editor for the collegian, for an airing of differences concerning the current lack of publicity for Kappa Omicron chapter in said paper. (John Goodrich) defeated!
Move; that, upon approval of the student Senate, the task of distributing the collegian on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from the coat check room in the Student Union, be assumed by the Brothers and pledges of Kappa Omicron; and further that all wages do the brothers working on this project be transferred to the General fund of Kappa Omicron chapter. (Marty Rosenberg) PASSED!
Move: to ammend by adding time the task is to be done as from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the words "present University wages of $1.00 an hour" to the above motion. (Dave Mitchell) PASSED!
The formal closing ceremony was carried out by brotherhood and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Denny Myshrall
Recording Secretary
Next available meeting minutes
Appendix To The Minutes Of Chapter Meeting November 2, 1964
Report Of Chapter Administration And Fellowship
David S. Mitchell, Administrative VP
Administration:
- Information concerning transportation to Denver available, also information on registration etc., see Dave Mitchell, coordinator
- Alumni Secretary: recommends adoption of Multilith for Newsletter. Request contributions, as work must begin now, in order to get it printed. A two week job time is needed for Multilithing.
- Torch and Trefoils were distributed on Tuesday, the day they arrive from National. Dorm captains selected by Membership were used, and distribution was simple. Brothers who did not get copies are asked to advise either Membership or Administrative VP.
- Mock elections -- in response to the suggestion by Brother Ted Gordon, Administrative VP undertook preliminary investigation of clearance and feasibility in the event Chapter should wish to adopt project. Election Day is tomorrow, and voting machine is available
- November calendar -- now overdue, all offices and Chairman Haas to submit their respective plans for November 2 are so 315 no later than Wednesday PM so that calendar may be produced on Thursday.
- Pending -- College Bowl Award, Four College Residence Directory, Chapter Letterhead Stationery, National Convention, Chapter Bylaws
Fellowship
Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 1964, 3 principal matters discussed: Fellowship support of service programs; periodic "Fellowship dinners"; social calendar.
Request Service Committee and membership Committee to advise of their functions which they feel we could provide support for. Please allow time for planning, if at all possible. Homecoming weekend evaluated as successful support of parade, rally, concert, and alumni --- by use of chapter coffee pots and refreshments.
Appreciates effort and hospitality of Boys and 18 South for inviting them in many of the brothers to their Homecoming Party.
Recommends biweekly "Fellowship dinner", where brothers, pledges, perspectives, advisors, and invited guests including faculty, would dine together in "Copper Kettle" all comments. Paul Nowill seeking additional details.
Social calendar recommendations:
- Saturday, November 14. Harvest Party: Bowditch, record dance, Smorgasbord table, invite Smith and/or MHC girls.
- December 11- New Brothers;
- 12 - GSS caroline and party,
- 13 - Christmas party at orphanage (trim tree, Santa, possible dinner)
Article 2.3, 2.4 and 10 were removed from the table and referred to the Bylaws Committee Of The Whole. Article 7 has been placed on the agenda by the Executive Committee as New Business to be considered by the Committee Of The Whole.
Report Of The Bylaws Committee Of The Whole:
(Amendments made to articles as placed on the agenda of the chapter meeting are indicated):
2.3 The advises advisory offices of this chapter shall be those selected by the chapter, and shall include faculty and scouting advises. One of the scouting advises shall be the Scout executive or one of the staff designate designated by an and shall be a volunteer Scout. One of the faculty advisers shall be elected by the chapter as Chairman of the Advisory Committee, at the time of the spring elections.
2.4 The elected executive and administrative chapter offices shall the elected (see minutes October 19, 1964 for balance).
Article 10 amendments
- To number Article 10 (see minutes of ---) as 10.1 and add on Article 10.2.
- 10.2 These Bylaws are those as last amended on (date)
Article 7 advisory committee
- 7.1 The advisory committee and the chapter president shall constitute the advisory committee of the chapter. The chairman shall be elected as provided in article 2.3 of the bylaws.
- 7.2 The advisory committee shall meet monthly during the academic year for the purpose of discussing and planning the chapter program and administration.
- 7.3 The advisory committee shall give leadership to getting the program of the chapter under way at the beginning of the school year.
Respectfully submitted
David S. Mitchell, chairman bylaws
The report of the bylaws committee of the whole was accepted by the chapter and laid on the table.
Service Committee Report
Once again the task of preparing the weekly service report lays before the service chairman, who is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to prepare this delightful masterpiece.
- The project which was to involve brothers going to WH why and on election night will tabulate results was called off by the station.
- A mock election was conducted by KO on election Day in the Student Union, utilizing the voting machines on display. The project included the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- the long-awaited debate tournament will occur this Saturday, with a violent as chairman (November 7)
- the annual UMass Blood Drive will be held November 17-19. Steve Pretanik is chairman of the APOs activities here. They involve much of the "paperwork" involved - both before and after the donation dates.
That's it for this week
Al Bunce
Service Chairman
1st VP