IMSA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Cabinet Meeting
Monday, November 22, 2021, 7:30pm Central
Zoom Meeting Session
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:41pm.
Present: Michael (Bo) Driscoll (Vice President, 2007), Marti Shirley (Secretary, 2000), Stephen Paige (Treasurer, 2000), Amber Atwater (1994), Richard Bergstrom (1994), Daniel Collins (2015), Andrew Ritchie (2008), Soniya Shrivastav (1994), Zach Ungerleider (2017)
Also: Jakob Bachhausen (Student Representative- Student Council President, 2022)
Reports
(note: the meeting of October 25, 2021 was cancelled)
Moved by Paige, Seconded by Ritchie, Approved.
(absent)
Encourage everyone to join the Slack, don’t let these meetings be the only time to chat about IAA.
Still working to get a quote for D&O Insurance, as IAA is a bit of an odd organization and a number of insurance agents have had trouble - working to consolidate paperwork to send to a newly referred agent who specializes in non-profits.
(absent)
Students are excited to be back - club life is back. Culture shows have restarted again. Social interactions have been much improved over online learning. Â Tough transitioning to full in-person workload. Fewer students are involved with club leadership - same individuals are involved across multiple boards - consistent for Juniors and Sophomores. Interested to have more alumni involved with club affairs and career panels. Gives ideas to students where their paths can go. Can check with SCIA on a form for student clubs to request involvement with alumni for events and needs. Many students are happy with the interaction between Dr Glazer and the student body - the communication has been better compared to online school model. Faculty relations have improved now that there is face-to-face interaction between students and faculty.
Committees
VIII.        Alumni                                                        Paige
        No report.
        A.        Intersession
        B.        Reunions
XI.        Students                                                        Shirley
Many students are reaching about connecting to alumni, perhaps a monthly meeting with alumni in different fields. Accounting, CS, etc… IAA drive the meeting and reach out to the appropriate people to market/advertise.
Senior Auction coming up. How could alum offer things virtually, financially, etc… to help earn money. Virtual internship, one-on-one time with more elite alum, gift baskets, etc…
X.        Institution                                                        Driscoll
        No report.
        A.        IMSA Board Meetings
        B.        Mental Health Lecture Next Steps (Old Business from 9/25)
        The IMSA Counseling Office put on the Mental Health Assembly for students. They shared with the community that one of IMSA's belief statements reads: Diverse perspectives enrich understanding and inspire discovery and creativity. To marshal these principles, Dr. Ford was invited to IMSA to share her experiences with our community. The message she shared regarding her path to success and wellness is one perspective, and not the only perspective. The Counseling team was available to discuss any thoughts or feelings regarding the guest speaker. They welcomed all types of conversations, from agreement to disagreement, and what we want our community to stand for. They also held a Conversation with the Counselors and made time for other group and individual discussions during the week.
C. Talk with Principal
        Include Dr. Glazer and Mirda in reaching out for a talk to make a better chance of it happening.
D. Communication questions with Tamis
        Ask Tamis about MacIntosh basketball tournament, 2006/other reunion, Mural. Ask about the online directory.
Other Business
XI.        Directors/Officers Insurance/Liability                        Paige
        (See Treasurer’s Report)
XII.        New Business
        No Announcements.
XIII.        Announcements
        No Announcements.
XIV.        Adjournment
        Moved by Paige, Seconded by Shrivastav. Adjourned at 8:50pm CST
OTHER NOTES
2022 Alumni Weekend will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
NEXT MEETING
Monday, January 24, 2022, 7:30pm
RELATED
Next IMSA Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 8:30am
ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION
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