INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT CLUB MEETING MINUTES
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (10/26/2010)
Meeting called to order at 8:31pm by President Selestine
*THANKSGIVING*
FBC College Thanksgiving Meal on Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 6:30pm. It will take place at First Baptist Church invities you to join them for a night of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and fun at our Student Ministry building, The Place If you will like a ride a bus can pick you up in front of the UCC at 6:15pm. RSVP Space is very limited, contact Brian: 404-538-8486 or brian@carrolltonfirstbaptist.com.
*COMMUNUNITY SERVICES*
-NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY PROJECT
Thanks to all that came out and helped!!
-SAFE TREAT
Thursday October 28th at 5:30pm (Tomorrow), Providing fun activities for the kids of Carroll County such as Henna tattoos, Chinese/ Korean Calligraphy and Fortune teller. You can dress up in costumes too!
-TRIVIA NIGHT
Suite Center, on Thursday October 28, 2010. After Safe treat.
-INTERNATIONAL SOCCER TEAM
The soccer Game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 27 (Tonight) at 10pm. It will take place at the Intramural fields opposite the tennis courts, we will be playing against Pi Kappa Phi.
The game might be cancelled unless weather changes. Jerseys were revealed: Real Madrid!!!!!
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK*
-OPEN MIC NIGHT
The Open Mic Night at Cobb Hall Lobby, on Monday, November 15, 2010
The aim is to promote linguistic diversity and We need volunteers to speak at this event!!
So far we have
Roger (Catalan), Hyun ju (South Korea), Tsedey (Ethiopia), Devin (Japan), Shanaz (India), Catherine (Zimbabwe), Janine (Germany), Ian (Spain), Mattias (France), Tong (China), Food and refreshments will be provided.
-CULTURAL PANEL
Tuesday, November 16, 2010. So far we have Sara (Sweden), Racheal (Nigeria), Tong Xu (China), Jay (Brazil), Kemal (Turkey), Alejandro (Colombia), Jeremy (France), Tsedey (Ethiopia), Hyun Ju Kim (South Korea), Balint (Hungary), Melissa (St.Kitts), Philip (Ghana),Wei-Chu Hsiao (Taiwan), Mikhail (Russia), Benat (Spain), Moseka (Canada)
-CULTURAL BOARD WALK
Scheduled to take place at the TLC Lobby on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 10-2pm
Tri-fold board will be supplied. Put international facts about your country on tri-fold board. Also we need more Volunteers! So far, we have Tsedey (Ethiopia), Chi Chi (Nigeria), Kristi (Canada), Neisha (Jamaica), Hyun Ju (South Korea), Philip (Ghana), Devin (Japan), Balint (Hungary), Roger (Catalan), Tong (China), You can even use your board for international night!!!!
-SALSA BOOTCAMP
Scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2010 with the Latino Cultural Society Host with ISC @ 7:30pm in the Campus Ballroom
Come learn to dance!!!!
-COFFEE HOUR
Scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2010 from 10-12pm @ the Campus Center Ballroom. Gives us an opportunity to interact with others outside of the club. Snack, coffee etc. Everyone must attend!!!!!!
-GAME NIGHT
Scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ Selestine Place!!!!! Time will be announced
-ROCKY MOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH
Offer us a place to worship, They bake us cookies!!! They are located @ 583 Buffalo Creek Road in Carrollton.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
International Night T-shirt. The options we have are
Navy Blue, Red.
-ENTERTAINMENT
Begin thinking about what you want to do for the Entertainment section of International Night, Facebook or Email Shimiel Small about your ideas: ssmall1@my.westga.edu
-FOOD
Every country has to cook: send your names to Raquel or Sylvia.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (10/12/2010)
Meeting called to order at 8:33pm by President Selestine
*NEW MEMBERS*
We have new members of International Club!!!
Andrew- Nigeria, Moseka-Canada, Yasmine-Nigeria, Ethan-Israel, Christiana– Nigeria, Chineye-Nigeria
*HOMECOMING*
Homecoming: Went great!! Thanks to everyone that participated!
*SPEAKER*
Speaker Tchicaya Missamou was wonderful too! Please attend the next speaker!!!
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
-Safe Treat:
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 5:30pm.
Providing fun activities for the kids of Carroll County such as Henna tattoos, Chinese/ Korean Calligraphy and Fortune teller
You can dress up in costumes too!
-National Make a Difference Day Project:
Scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9-12PM
-MAP (Multicultural Achievement Program): will be participating in the National Make a Difference Day Project. This year MAP will help Carrollton Parks and Rec, clean up trails etc.
We will meet in front of UCC at 8:30am
More info will be sent on INSTU
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK*
-OPEN MIC NIGHT
Cobb Hall Lobby on Monday Nov 15th
The aim is to promote linguistic diversity and We need volunteers to speak at this event.
Speakers so far include: Roger, Hyunju, Tsedey
Food and refreshments will be provided
-CULTURAL PANEL
It is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sara (Sweden), Rachael (Nigeria), Tong Xu (China), Jay (Brazil),Kemal (Turkey), Alejandro (Colombia), Jeremy (France), Tsedey (Ethiopia),Hyun Ju Kim (South Korea), Balint (Hungary), Melissa (St. Kitts), Philip (Ghana), Wei-Chu Hsiao (Taiwan), Mikhail (Russia), Benat (Spain)
-CULTURAL BOARDWALK
Scheduled to take place at the TLC Atrium on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 10-2pm.
Tri-fold boards will be supplied by the club. Put international facts about your country on tri-fold board.
We Need Volunteers!!! You can even use your board for international night!!!!
*ASA's TASTE OF AFRICA*
Taste of Africa is actually scheduled for the 4th of November, 2010.
WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE FOR THURSDAY, VOLUNTEERS?
*COFFEE HOUR*
Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 10-12pm @ the Campus Center Ballroom. Gives us an opportunity to interact with others outside of the club. There will be snacks, coffee etc.
Everyone must attend!!!!!!
*GAME NIGHT*
Scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2010. This will be at Selestine Place!!!!!
The Time will be announced
*TRIVIA NIGHT*
Scheduled to take place at the Suite Center on Thursday, October 28, 2010 after Safe Treat.
*ASA/Caribsa/International Night*
Ebony & Ivory Benefit Ball Black is scheduled for Wednesday October 20, 2010 @ 7:00pm at the Lower Level of Z6
Join ASA and STAND to celebrate Congo Week and raise awareness of the issue in the Congo and raise funds to aid efforts
Wear Formal Black and White attire! The ticket are $3 ahead of time, $5 at the door. Tickets are on sale now!
Part of the proceeds will go towards the efforts in Congo
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Begin to thinking about what you want to do for the Entertainment section of International Night
Every country has to cook: send your names to Raquel
*GILC*
Email was sent. Check it out!
*ISC WEBSITE*
Your ISC website been updated
Email Kristi if you guys wanted to do something for Fall Break.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:32pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/28/2010)
Meeting called to order at 8:33pm by President Selestine
*HOMECOMING*
Today 9/29/10 the Sidewalk competition starts
The drawing will be in the evening, and will be judged on Thursday
Friday is YELL LIKE HELL (on the square, 6-8 pm), Pep rally.
Sign up for the performance and meet at Tyus at 5:30 to go to the square
On Saturday Arkansas Mill rider and the homecoming parade, starts 9am sharp!
For the homecoming parade dress up in your native country outfit or if you have a snake costume go ahead and wear it.
Meet at Tyus at 7:30 am to decorate the truck (American Time)
Our banner is up!!!
The chosen theme is Snakes and Ladders and Catherine explain the childhood game. If you are interested in seeing the banner it is located around the UCC.
*SPEAKER*
October 11th at 7:30pm, EVERYONE MUST ME THERE!!!!!!!!
If you can’t be there you must send an email to Sylvia!
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Still need students from Germany to sign up.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Those involved need to pick a date
-SAFE TREAT
Sign up if you can write names in a different language. We need someone who will dress up as a fortune teller. If you want to sign up to help the more the merrier send an email to Selestine
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
It was explained through an e-mail that Selestine send out.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm by Selestine with refreshment, Bona appetite!!!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/14/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Selestine at 8:42PM
*HOMECOMING!!*
Scheduled for September 22 to October 2, 2010. We still need a truck!!
We need help writing a cheer for Yell like Hell
Volunteers include: Kristi, Hyunjus
We need more volunteers!
-HOMECOMING SIDEWALK CHALK
Volunteers to help out include Shapna, Sissy, Moji, Kristi
Still need more volunteers!
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-INTERNATIONAL DRAWING
We have an International Night T-shirt design. It will be sent to the INSTU. The Color hasn’t been decided for the shirt
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Scheduled for November 16, 2010. We need volunteers from Germany and Spain. Sylvia will send out more information via email
*INTERNATIONAL FOOD NIGHT*
Scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and starts at 8pm at the Tyus Lobby. Contact Tyler R.A. Room 101 on the first floor for more information. Bring anything that you have for your country.
*MOVIE NIGHT*
This is next Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the quads. We are all meeting at Tyus Hall at 12:00pm. Bring swimsuits and Chi Chi will send an email for more information.
*REIMBURSEMENTS*
Must be turned in One week after the event.
*SPEAKER*
Scheduled for Oct 11th at the Campus Center Ballroom. Everyone must be there!!!
A child solider from Congo will share his story, which is uplifting and inspirational. Students can get extra credit from their professors if they ask!!!
Invite your friends!!!
Email will be sent for reminder
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Deciding whether to do :
International nature walk, go around a pick up trash, Cottage landing, Retirement home, Play bingo with elder people,
-SAFE TREAT
Safe treat is coming up soon. An email will be sent for more information.
*CLUB ACTIVITIES*
Football game on Thursday, Taste of Carrollton on Thursday, Bring money at the square, at 5:30pm.
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
International Week coming up email was sent READ IT!!!!!
Martial Arts night?
If any one has ideas please send an email to Selestine or Catherine
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/28/2010)
Meeting called to order at 8:33pm by President Selestine
*HOMECOMING*
Today 9/29/10 the Sidewalk competition starts
The drawing will be in the evening, and will be judged on Thursday
Friday is YELL LIKE HELL (on the square, 6-8 pm), Pep rally.
Sign up for the performance and meet at Tyus at 5:30 to go to the square
On Saturday Arkansas Mill rider and the homecoming parade, starts 9am sharp!
For the homecoming parade dress up in your native country outfit or if you have a snake costume go ahead and wear it.
Meet at Tyus at 7:30 am to decorate the truck (American Time)
Our banner is up!!!
The chosen theme is Snakes and Ladders and Catherine explain the childhood game. If you are interested in seeing the banner it is located around the UCC.
*SPEAKER*
October 11th at 7:30pm, EVERYONE MUST ME THERE!!!!!!!!
If you can’t be there you must send an email to Sylvia!
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Still need students from Germany to sign up.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Those involved need to pick a date
-SAFE TREAT
Sign up if you can write names in a different language. We need someone who will dress up as a fortune teller. If you want to sign up to help the more the merrier send an email to Selestine
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
It was explained through an e-mail that Selestine send out.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm by Selestine with refreshment, Bona appetite!!!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/14/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Selestine at 8:42PM
*HOMECOMING!!*
Scheduled for September 22 to October 2, 2010. We still need a truck!!
We need help writing a cheer for Yell like Hell
Volunteers include: Kristi, Hyunjus
We need more volunteers!
-HOMECOMING SIDEWALK CHALK
Volunteers to help out include Shapna, Sissy, Moji, Kristi
Still need more volunteers!
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-INTERNATIONAL DRAWING
We have an International Night T-shirt design. It will be sent to the INSTU. The Color hasn’t been decided for the shirt
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Scheduled for November 16, 2010. We need volunteers from Germany and Spain. Sylvia will send out more information via email
*INTERNATIONAL FOOD NIGHT*
Scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and starts at 8pm at the Tyus Lobby. Contact Tyler R.A. Room 101 on the first floor for more information. Bring anything that you have for your country.
*MOVIE NIGHT*
This is next Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the quads. We are all meeting at Tyus Hall at 12:00pm. Bring swimsuits and Chi Chi will send an email for more information.
*REIMBURSEMENTS*
Must be turned in One week after the event.
*SPEAKER*
Scheduled for Oct 11th at the Campus Center Ballroom. Everyone must be there!!!
A child solider from Congo will share his story, which is uplifting and inspirational. Students can get extra credit from their professors if they ask!!!
Invite your friends!!!
Email will be sent for reminder
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Deciding whether to do :
International nature walk, go around a pick up trash, Cottage landing, Retirement home, Play bingo with elder people,
-SAFE TREAT
Safe treat is coming up soon. An email will be sent for more information
*CLUB ACTIVITIES*
Football game on Thursday, Taste of Carrollton on Thursday, Bring money at the square, at 5:30pm.
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
International Week coming up email was sent READ IT!!!!!
Martial Arts night?
If any one has ideas please send an email to Selestine or Catherine
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (08/31/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Selestine at 8:37 pm.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
President Selestine asked for ideas for International night theme:
Alejandro suggested “pimping all over the world”
Patricia suggested “imagine all the people”
Kristi suggested the “waving flags”
Pauline ‘wolves showcase”
Sophia suggested “cultural harmony”
Tsede suggested “different clans one family”
Catherine suggested “different wolves one pack”
Selestine suggested “ let the wolves hoal”
Balint suggested “unity in diversity”
Catherine's idea won majority: Different wolves’ one pack
*HOMECOMING*
Selestine asked for homecoming queen and king. Need senior or junior with 3.0 G.P.A and above
Chiamaka will serve as queen, but we still need a king
Catherine asked the day to paint the banner. The days selected were:
*Tuesday at 7:30pm. BE ON TIME!
* Thursday at 7:30pm. BE ON TIME!
*CULTURAL PANEL*
It is scheduled for Tuesday November 16th at 7:30pm.
Talk about your country for cultural panel, 15 volunteers needed.
*MOVIE NIGHT*
Saturday September 25th 4:30pm
The location will be announced
Movies for Movie night still need to be decided:
* Sweden movie?
* Nigerian movie?
* Indian movie ?
*SPEAKER*
The speaker from Congo on October 11th 7:30pm. An email will be sent out for more information.
*OUTINGS*
-ATLANTA TRIP: CNN?
-RAFTING TRIP:
For those who still want to go you need to pay $57 cash/check. Sent to either BCM or International Office. Due by: Sept 1 (TODAY)!!
-AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: Shimiel and Devin! Cake!
Anyone who drove to White Waters needs to turn in mileage by TODAY!
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.15pm! Bona appetite!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (08/17/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Selestine at 8:30 pm.
President Selestine welcomed everyone to the first club meeting of the semester.
*COMMITTEE CHAIRS DELEGATED*
-SECRETARIES:
Secretaries nominated and voted for are Chiamaka Abanofor and Shimiel Small
-PUBLICITY CHAIR:
Roger Lascorz (who would like to be co-chair?)
-FOOD CHAIR:
Raquel Hanna
-DECORATIONS CO-CHAIRS:
Kristie-Lynn Pellerin & Sissy Kato
-ENTERTAINMENT CO-CHAIRS:
Shimiel Small, Melissa Williams and Chiamaka Abanofor
-COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIRS:
Rachael and Usama
*OUTINGS*
Whitewater trip details finalized. Group departing on Saturday at 9a.m. at Tyus.
Suggestions for activities on Atlanta Trip: Brave’s game, Falcon’s game, Aquarium, World of Coke, Atlanta Zoo, CNN Center.
Club decided to attend West Georgia Football game on Saturday Aug 28 together. Details to be emailed to the club from Selestine.
Baptist Church represented by Erica Beck invited the club to a Whitewater rafting trip on September 10 and 11 weekend costing $57 a person inclusive of food and transport.
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Date proposed for Cultural panel is a Wednesday
*HOMECOMING*
Discussed and volunteers for painting the banner signed up.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday, August 31 at 8:30 pm. Location to be announced.
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (03/09/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:33 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Project this Saturday at 3 on Lovvorn Road where We will be Cleaning up trash on the roads.
We’ll meet at TLC at 3pm. Erica will email all the details to everyone.
If you have any UWG apparel, please wear it to represent UWG.
*CULTURAL PANEL*
The Cultural Panel is scheduled for 5 April. It is a Monday and will be held in the TLC, room TBA.
We could still use more volunteers: Kay volunteered for Taiwan and That’s the last country we needed.
Thanks to all of our volunteers!
*PAINTBALL TRIP*
This is scheduled for April 3, 2010. We will leave around 8/9ish
Prices TBA, If you missed the meeting and did not get a chance to sign up for the trip, and would like to go, please contact Nye.
*IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY*
The immigration attorney will be here the day before the picnic on 16
April 2010.
He will be speaking on the process of staying in and working in America, and the transition.
It is scheduled for 1:30 in RCOB Lecture Hall. If you graduate anytime soon, please attend!
*SPRING PICNIC*
The picnic will be held on 17 April 2010. Would anyone like to arrive early and help Sylvia cook?
So far our volunteers are: Joseph, Raquel, Sissy, Tyesha.
*TAX WORKSHOPS*
Check your emails to find out the dates!
Everyone MUST do taxes, whether or not you worked this past year.
*DEBATE*
Presidential Candidates: Joseph Whitbourne, Selestine Achieng. Vice Presidential Candidates: Catherine Mazhandu, Kayon Williams, Roger Lascorz
Voting starts March 9, 2010 and ends March 18, 2010 at 5pm. Send your vote by email to Sylvia, sshortt@westga.edu. You must be a member to vote.
*TRAVELLING*
****IF YOU ARE TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR SPRING BREAK, PLEASE
CONTACT SYLVIA TO GET YOUR I-20 SIGNED! It must be signed once per year.
*
*AWARDS*
*****ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEED TO TURN IN A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO
PARTICIPATED IN CLUB EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE
IN THE LIST WHAT EVENT THEY PARTICIPATED IN AND TURN THAT LIST IN NO
LATER THAN 1 APRIL 2010! Turn in to Nye or Sylvia.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.11pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (02/16/2010)
Meeting called to order by Sylvia at 8:40 pm.
Sylvia welcomed everyone.
*CULTURAL PANEL:*
Sylvia needs 15 countries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
International Night was a success! Thank you guys!!!!!
There are still t-shirts if you want one
Large and X-Large
See Sylvia for more info
We donated $3300.00 toward helping Haiti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*SPEAKER*
ISC will be having Betty Nguyen to come and speak to the campus on March 8
She works for CNN and is a huge huge speaker! Her topic will be on Women in the workplace or something like that
Nye will send out an email with more info
*SPRING PICNIC*
Spring Picnic is scheduled for April 17 at The Tanner State Park.
*SPRING TRIP*
Paintballing?
The trip will be after Cultural Panel and you can only go if you
participate in Cultural panel.
*NEW OFFICERS*
The year is coming to an end, and as such we need to nominate candidates for President and Vice President for next year!
So far, for Presidential Nominees we have Joseph Whitbourne and for Vice Presidential Nominees, we have Kayon Williams and Roger Lascorz
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Send in nominations by Monday, February 22 at 5 pm.
Also, we need nominations for International Student of the Year. So far we have: Neisha Vernon, Tyesha McCovey, Shimiel Small
If you know of an international student club member who has been a very active member this year in the club, please nominate them by March 1st at 5 pm.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
we will be doing a project with love not litter on 3/13 on Lovvorn Rd. at 3pm
Erica will send an e-mail closer to the date
It will be registered with Disney’s “Give a Day, Get a Day” to
possibly win a trip to Disney World.
If you would like to participate, please contact Erica Smith
*IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY*
He'll be here on April 16
Talk about immigration and the H1 visa process
*TAX SEASON AND TAX WORKSHOPS*
Kristin will send out an email with more information
ALL F1 AND J1 VISA HOLDERS MUST FILE A TAX RETURN WHETHER OR NOT YOU
WORKED!
*GILC*
If you are going to participate in GILC, keep in contact with Nye
*GILC IS THIS FRIDAY thru SUNDAY!*
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.11pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/26/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:42 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-FOOD:
We have 30 countries
Rey needs to know if you will need a warming tray etc.
He also needs to know if you need to cook/store food at z6
Don’t forget your aluminum pans and posterboard if you are typing
Farmer’s Market trip, 30 January: Let Rey know if you need to purchase items
-ENTERTAINMENT:
Please start contacting Shimiel and Anita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you do not contact either of the aforementioned, you WILL be DROPPED from the show.
Fashion show ppl, we will meet the day before the show
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE ALL GET TOGETHER AND PRACTICE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next practice is THIS SUNDAY @ 6.30, then Tuesday and Wednesday
· BE THERE! Please
-HAITI:
We will be collecting money to help Haiti
All money will go to the Partners in Health Organization
-TICKET SALES:
We will be selling tickets at UCC and TLC Monday through Wednesday from 10-2 please let Nye know if you can volunteer.
You can also get tickets from Sylvia to sell to classmates and Family etc.
-JAMAICA TRIP:
JA Spring Break Trip
The price has gone down! Contact Kayon for info asap
PLEASE KEEP CHECKING YOUR EMAILS!!!!!!
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.02pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/19/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:35 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-COOKING:
Terrence from Z6 came to speak about very important information about
food handling/safety/care pertaining to international night.
-Highlights from his lesson include:
Keeping food temperatures in mind! Cold food must be kept 40°F
or
lower and hot food must be kept 149°F or hotter.
Poultry must be
cooked to 165°, so use meat thermometers. Ground meat must be
cooked to 165° also. Please do not leave raw meat out of the
refrigerator!
Everyone handling food must wear gloves!
Avoid cross contamination!
When preparing items prone to bacteria i.e. raw meat, be sure to
clean
afterward!
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Wear a hairnet!
Wear slip resistant shoes (if you cannot, be careful of where you are
walking!)
Wear cut resistant gloves while cutting!
There will be scheduling, for those of you cooking at z6 because of
space issues
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION:
Q: Is it possible to get slip resistant shoe covers?
A: Yes, and there will be 4-5 pairs available
Q: What about baggy sleeves and jewelry?
A: Please keep jewelry to a minimum, and no long baggy sleeves, please
Q: Is there a way to keep things warm?
A: Yes, there are hot boxes and “chaffing dishes”
Q: do we need to supply eating utensils?
A: No, Sylvia will provide all of that.
General Considerations:
If you see Terrence around, be sure to say hey and ask him any
additional questions that you may have.
Reynard will post the countries who are cooking and will have times
for you to sign up if you are cooking at Z6.
-FOOD:
we have 26 countries so far that are going to cook for the night and INTERATIONAL NIGHT IS IN 2 WEEKS!
Rey will make a list of people cooking in z6. You can cook there from Monday through Thursday. CONTACT REY!
Guilt Trip- GUILT TRIP YOUR FRIENDS INTO COOKING
The weekend before International Night, there will be a trip to the
farmer’s market 30 January
-REIMBURSEMENT:
You will be cooking for 500 to 700 people, so you will be just
serving samples. But you must cook a lot of food!!!
Each country has a $150 budget
Sylvia will buy baking pans/utensils
If you need anything special, contact Sylvia
In order to receive a reimbursement, bring receipts to Sylvia. YOU
CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ALCOHOL! NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED INTL
NIGHT!
All those not participating in the entertainment section, pls stay
and help Sylvia clean up after the food portion.
-ENTERTAINMENT:
please start contacting Shimiel and Anita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you do not contact either of the aforementioned, you WILL be DROPPED from the show.
Fashion show ppl, we will meet the day before the show
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE ALL GET TOGETHER AND PRACTICE
THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next practice is THIS SUNDAY @ 6.30, please BE THERE!
-DECORATIONS:
Thanks to those who volunteered at the meeting
If you would like to help out, we will be meeting the day before
International night to prepare decorations. We will meet at 7pm in the
lower level of z6
We will meet from 1.30 pm to 3 the day of International Night, and
then from 5 until we are finished decorating
If anyone has ideas on how we could decorate, please feel free to
contact Chris or Tyesha
-PUBLICITY:
We need to hang up flyers and volunteers to stuff mailboxes. Contact
Neisha.
CHECK YOUR EMAILS!
We will be selling tickets in front of ucc and tlc Feb 1-3 from 10
til
2 please volunteer, if you can, to help sell.
LATINO CULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Latino Cultural Society invites all internationals to attend
their
meetings! They are on Wednesdays at 8PM
On January 27, LCS is having a movie night and all are welcome to attend!
-HAITI:
Does anyone have any ideas on how we could help contribute to aid in
HAITI? We will donate part of our ticket sales to Haiti and collect
donations during Intl Night.
-JAMAICA SPRING BREAK TRIP:
The price has gone down! Contact Kayon for info asap
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.35pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/12/2010)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:30 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*OFFICERS*
Introduction of new members and Officers
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-Fundraising: There has been a total of around $2000 collected.
-Food: D-day is upon us!
we have 26 countries currently cooking, Reynard has the List of what we have so far. WE NEED 30!!! PLEASE VOLUNTEER!!!
Next week, Food Safety is going to come speak about food preparation and also to talk about safety preparations and Z6 hours.
We need Volunteers for American food/Pizza and drinks.
A Description of International Night was given: Sylvia explains the glorious International Night.
Doors *OPEN* at 7:00! and You need to be there by 5:30 to set up your table!
You need to have a card listing the ingredients used in your dish due to allergies our guests may have.
If you need anything special to serve your food on, let Sylvia know.
Sylvia will be buying big aluminum pans, plates, bowls, forks, spoons and napkins for the event.
Decorate a poster board to hang behind your exhibit, they are in the ISC office for you to pickup.
Ticket Sale Prices are as follows:
$5 for UWG student
$7 for Children under 12
$8 for everyone else
If you want to sell Tickets, contact Sylvia.
If someone pays for it with a check, have them make it out to UWG.
There is a maximum of $150 per country for food, so spend wisely
NEED TO HAVE YOUR RECIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENTS!!!
This will be the 25th anniversary of International Night! Make it special guys!
We need Volunteers to tape the event?
We will be going to the Farmer’s Market to buy ingredients (from your
country) on the Saturday before International night at 9:00AM American
time! We’ll meet at Tyus lobby!
-Entertainment:
The Next rehearsal is on Monday, January 18 at 6:30PM in the lower level Z-6. BE THERE if you are performing!
Other Rehearsal dates: Sunday Jan. 24, Sunday Jan. 31.
-Publicity:
We need responsible volunteers to publicize the event.
-Decorations:
Tyesha will email everyone details
-T-SHIRTS: get a form from Sylvia, they are $8.60
The week of INT night we are selling tickets in front of UCC. We need volunteers!*
We are having a meeting every Tuesday until International Night!
*GILC*
We will figure out transportation soon!
*SPRING BREAK JAMAICA TRIP*
Kayon will let you know more about it, contact her!
*GUEST SPEAKER*
On March 8th, Betty Nguyen will be coming to speak on the UWG campus.
*CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT*
Frequent fun card, to get it:
attend at least 8 events, win prizes!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/05/2010)
Meeting called to order by Tyesha & Sylvia at 8:32 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*NEW MEMBERS*
Introduction of new and old students, we have 15 new students!
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-Committee Chair reports:
1. Fundraising (Tyesha):
2 more people left to get donations from.
2. Food (Reynard):
Explained International Night Feb 4th, we need 30 countries to cook and we do not have them yet, please volunteer! Send e-mail to him to volunteer to cook
He mentioned that he will put an e-mail to remind people and will go over safety procedure
3. Entertainment (Shimiel & Anita)
Includes things like dance, sing, etc.
NEED MORE ACTS! E-mail or talk to Anita or Shimiel to join the fashion show or if you have any acts. Rehearsal starts Sunday at 6:30 pm at Lower Level Z6, be there!
Other rehearsals are:
-Jan 10th
-Jan 18th
-Jan 24th
-Jan 31st
Dress Rehearsal is Feb 3rd
MCs are Tola and Catherine
4. Decoration:
Tyesha will e-mail about when we’ll meet for ideas and such
-T-Shirts:
Shirts cost $8.60 and must be bought by Jan 19th.
The International Night Logo “Flavors of The World” and the shirt is white. The Logo is black, white, & lime green
*SPRING BREAK IN JAMAICA*
-contact Kayon (she knows more about it)
*PICNIC AND AWARDS*
This is scheduled for April 17th at the John Tanner State Park, Mark your calendars now, it is fun!
*NEXT MEETING*
Officers will be more specific about the cooking next week for International Night. The meeting next week will be much longer
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (11/17/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:39 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
This is scheduled for February 4, 2009. We still need performers and emcees.
Tola has volunteered, but we still need a female willing to emcee
with him
Anyone who is interested in performing, please let us know as soon as
possible! Please, please volunteer to do something, we need performers
now! Skits, songs, dance, whatever, let us know!!
We need at least 90 minutes of entertainment and this year’s theme is “flavors of the world”
Alejandro has volunteered to play guitar.
Kayon will dance
*Rotary, ISEP, and exchange students MUST participate in International Night—This is part of your exchange program!*
Fashion Show - Kayon
We need more Fashion Show volunteers if you have something from you
native country
We still need volunteers for Friday’s Coffee Hour!
Rey needs volunteers for Food for international night! We need 30 countries to cook! He has:
Jannie/Johanna, Denmark | Carolina, Colombia | Kayon/Samantha Peterson, Jamaica | Nye, St. Lucia | Tola, Nigeria | Chi Chi, Nigeria
-Fundraising:
The officers are currently raising funds for international night. If you would like to help contact Nye.
*GILC*
If you are planning on going to GILC, you must be active in the club!
Sylvia will make her decision on who is going to go to GILC next
week. You will be notified by email if you have been chosen.
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK*
Thank you to everyone that showed up for the Cultural Boardwalk. It was a real success!!
The rest of the events this week include:
Wednesday, Nov 18: Latino Cultural Society & International Student Club presents Salsa Boot Camp Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Campus Center Ballroom
Thursday, Nov 19: African Student Association & International Student Club presents A Taste of Africa Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Lower Level Z6 tickets: $3
Friday, Nov 20: International Student Club presents Coffee Hour Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Campus Center Ballroom 108.3 & 108.4, There will be free food! Come and talk about your country with Americans! We NEED people to do this!!
Saturday Nov 21: International Student Club presents Games and Pizza Time: 1:00 pm Location: University Suites
KEEP CHECKING YOUR EMAILS, GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*SOCCER*
There will be two football games tomorrow (18 November) at 10 and 11pm. Please come and support the team!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (11/10/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:40 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
-Entertainment:
Shamiel, the committee chair for entertainment for International Night, announces entertainment plans.
The entertainment includes:
Tanya, Sissy, Lee, Catherine and Kay will be in the fashion show, while Gothamy, Shapna, Neha will dance.
Jesse and Ching will sing a song: Baby it’s cold outside
Abla, Raquelle and co. will dance.
There will be more discussion about who else is doing what for International Night Entertainment segment soon.
-Food:
Reynard, the food chair for International Night, provides food safety tips for those who will be preparing food for the event.
-Flyer Design n T-Shirt Design:
The drawing for the international night flyer has been finalized. The topic of international night is “Flavors of the World”.
The vote for international night T-shirt color has determined that they will be white.
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEL*
This begins next week. All International Students are encouraged to participate as much as possible.
*GILC*
Those selected to attend GILC should come by the office to finish their paperwork by the end of the week.
*SPEAKER*
Dr. Mendi will be talking about something important and International students should be there.
*SPRING BREAK JAMAICAN TRIP*
Jamaica trip (Sun splash tours). $700-800 per person (prices may vary depending on the hotel and length of stay) includes round-trip air fare. Trip will be during 2010 spring break.
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (11/03/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:39 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*GUEST*
Welcome Bryan Edwards from Baptist Church
He informed the club about The Thanksgiving dinner on Monday November 23 at 6:15PM and invited all interested internationals to attend
There will be a bus pickup by Bowden hall
Space is limited, email Brian Edwards at brian@carrolltonfirstbaptist.com or call at 404-538-8486 if you want to go.
Bonfire
There will be hotdogs and s’mores at the CCF, Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
Jeff will send a message on INTSTU and on FB.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Committee Chairs:
-FOOD
Reynard going to send out emails explaining what International Night is.
Those cooking don’t do things like leave raw chicken out.
Raw chicken causes Salmonella
We need more volunteers willing to cook, so please email Reynard or Sylvia
Only 6 so far and we need at least 30 countries.
-COMMUNITY SERVICE
-Safe treat went really well, there were a LOT of volunteers:
Carolyn- fortune teller
Kay- names in Chinese
-Boxes w/ toys for children in poor countries will be next event
-Nursing home and bingo every Monday, PLEASE VOLUNTEER
-ENTERTAINMENT
We will have a report soon but please no entertainment from other
schools, only UWG internationals. Need a report by the next meeting, as
it is due Dec. 1.
-FUNDRAISING
President Nye is meeting w/ Committee Chairs to discuss fundraising, please come to meeting tomorrow 3:30 at Sylvia’s and she will tell you what
to do.
*INTERNATION EDUCATION WEEK*
Scheduled to take place on Monday, November 16, 2009 is the Open Mic night.
The aim is to promote linguistic diversity
We need volunteers to speak at this event
On Tuesday, Novemeber 17, 2009, we have the Cultural boardwalk. Every country needs to bring Tri-fold board with international facts about your country
The Club WILL supply boards. The event is scheduled to last from 10am to 2pm and at least 30 countries are needed to participate, PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO NYE OR NEISHA
On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, LCS will host Salsa Boot Camp at the Campus Center Ballroom From 7-10PM with food. Come learn to dance!
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, the Taste of Africa is scheduled, it will go from 8PM till 10PM and is scheduled to take place at the Lower Level Z6. The cost is $3 to get in.
On Friday, November 20, there is a scheduled Coffee Hour scheduled for the 10 till 12PM at the Campus Center Ballroom. This gives us an opportunity to Interact with others outside International Student Club. There will be snacks, coffee etc.
On Saturday, November 21, there will be Games and Pizza at Suites Center starting at 1pm. Come! It will be very fun!!!
*HOMECOMING*
ISC participated in 3 competitions:
We won:
Overall spirit point champion
Prize $200 and spirit trophy
Best Decorated Truck
THANKS TO ALL VOLUNTEERS 4 HELPING OUT!!!!
*GILC*
This is scheduled for Feburary 19-21, 2010. All officers will be attending and there are 8 other spots for interested students.
If interested, write an essay by Friday, November 6, 2009 about why you want to be a leader, and how you will be a leader in ISC & UWG. Send essays to Sylvia. All expenses will be paid by the club.
There will be seminars during the day and it will be an all round Fun experience - you should GO!
Email Sylvia with questions if you have any
*SOCCER*
There is a game Tomorrow at 9PM against “get some”. Come support your ISC, International United soccer team.
*AFTER HALLOWEEN PARTY*
If people don’t start participating in club events, this will be the LAST party
The party is scheduled for Friday, At Nye’s place: 729 South St. in Southridge Apartments.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.11pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/29/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:35 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
International Night 2010 logo ideas; John and Tania Have four ideas:
Melting globe on an ice cream cone
Man jumping out of mouth
Earth, with Westga inside
Wolfie in a pot
Winning image: Ice cream image by John
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Safe Treat is planned to take place, and ISC will be participating.
Some other Ideas:
Helping flood victims in the area on Thursday @ 12PM, meet at BCM where carpool will be departing from
*CULTURAL PANEL*
It is scheduled for October 20, 2009 at the TLC 1303 at 7.30PM
Be there to support the presenters!
*HOMECOMING*
Neisha wants to meet with those interested in helping next Tuesday at Tyus around 8.30PM to discuss details.
*SIX FLAGS*
This is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Tyus Parking Lot @ 9:00AM.
Nye will post the list of ticket recipients ASAP
If you do not receive a free ticket, you are still welcome to come and all drivers will NOT be reimbursed for parking (it is up to the driver
and the people riding in the car to cover the parking cost)
Drivers WILL be reimbursed for gas. Just remember receipts and to
note your beginning and ending mileage
If you are willing to drive to the park, let Nye or Neisha know
TRIP TO JAMAICA
Kayon is planning a trip to Jamaica for Spring Break. Interested? Contact Neisha.
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK*
This is scheduled to take place in November.
The Club will have activities educating the community about the international local and global community e.g. Last year’s cultural boardwalk
Some Ideas for events for this year's International Education Week include:
-Music
-Movie screenings
1,2,3 times during the week
Breakfast/ tea station with music playing
*SOCCER*
If you're interested in participating, let Nye know
*REGISTRATION*
Registration starts tomorrow (30 September 2009)
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/15/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:37 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
We still need a picture for International Night
-Picture Ideas:
Carolyn - Alphabet soup “taste of nations”
Josh - “Taste of Nations” with each letter being depicted by a different type of food.
Alejandro - Nacho and Salsa idea, with the world being the chip, and the salsa the different nations.
Nye - Bowl being stirred with different flags inside.
Jesse - Bowl of “Continent Soup”
John has agreed to draw the picture for this year’s international
night and get it to Sylvia and Nye by the end of the week.
-Committee Chairs:
Nye explains duties to committee chairs.
We need a new entertainment chair
Any volunteers??????? PLEASE?????
*CULTURAL PANEL*
It is scheduled for October 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm. So far, confirmed presenters includes:
Alejandro-Colombia, Catherine-Zimbabwe, Johanna/Jannie-Denmark,
Usama-Pakistan, Bobby-El Salvador, Pauli/Indi-Argentina, Lu-China,
Ferran-Catalonia/Spain, Josh-Trinidad, Neisha-Jamaica, Anita-Bolivia,
Stavroula-Greece, Dwight-St. Lucia, Joy-Nigeria, Rey-South Africa.
Let Sylvia know immediately if you cannot do it. It will be Oct. 20 from
7:30-9:00.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
We will be having, at the least, two events.
On 30 October 2009, ISC will be participating in UWG’s annual
Safetreat.
ISC will have a table with activities and candy, so that the children
in the community can have a safe place to trick or treat.
Other Ideas include:
Rake leaves for the elderly
Volunteer at the local fire department
Cottage Landing
Play games with the elderly etc.
Tutoring/Carroll County Mentoring Program
Foreign language tutors
Transportation issues? The BCM may be able to help with rides, and
also ask for volunteers through the intstu list.
If you have any questions about community service, please contact
Erica Smith
*SIX FLAGS*
The trip scheduled for October 3, 2009
Nye will know by the next meeting which members are receiving a free
ticket.
If you receive a free ticket and at the last minute decide not to go,
you owe the club $25.
Those who do not receive free tickets are still welcome to come with
the group for $25 per person.
Drivers- The Club will reimburse you for gas expenses (full cars
only! If you drive alone, i.e without a group, you will not be reimbursed).
The members of your group will also help you to pay the parking fees at
the Park.
After the ticket recipients are announced, you will have 24 hours to
confirm with Nye.
We will meet at Tyus Hall before leaving for the Park. Time TBA
*ISC PARTY*
The Party is scheduled for Saturday 19, 2009
WHERE: The Border
WHEN: 10 pm
AFTERPARTY: Jesse’s place (Carrollton Place 609)
There will be a new, better DJ this time around. Nye has a limited
supply of music, so if there is a specific type of music you would like
to have played at the party, give Nye CD’s by Thursday
*HOMECOMING*
Homecoming is scheduled for October 24, 2009
This year’s theme is “Cirque du Westga” (Like Cirque du Soleil)
Tania will be representing ISC as our Homecoming Queen candidate.
ISC will be participating in:
Banner Competition
Novelty
Sidewalk Competition
We will be in the parade and decorating a truck
Will Daane has graciously offered his truck for ISC’s use in the parade.
THANKS WILL!!!!!!!
Does anyone have ideas on how to incorporate our International flavor
into the cirque du westga theme?
Contact Neisha for all things regarding Homecoming
*FOOTBALL*
Anyone interested in playing on ISC’s football (soccer) team, show up
for practice Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 pm on the Observatory fields.
Unless we have at least 5-6 girls that want to play on the team, the
team will be all male.
*BAPTIST CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES*
The BCM will be having an event called the Blend which is a time to
enjoy good coffee, good music and meet great new people.
The event will be on the 24th
*U2 AND MUSE IN CONCERT*
A group of students are going to see U2 and Muse in concert on 6 October 2009. If you would like to go, tickets are $40 dollars
For more info, contact Johanna
*IS & P OFFICE MOVING*
As you may know, International Services and Programs is moving down
the hall from where they are presently located. If you would like to
help move (16 September 2009 ALL DAY), your help would be GREATLY
appreciated!!
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/01/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:35 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*MAP*
MAP (Multicultural Achievement Program) announcement- Counseling is
available for any international student who needs it. Sylvia is also an
experienced counselor and can also help you with your problems.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Discussion regarding International Night. Suggestions for possible
themes for the event were taken and voted on. This year’s theme will be
“A Taste of Nations”.
Artists are needed to draw and/or create the program cover that is
relative to the theme for International Night. Please bring drawings to
the next meeting.
*ISC SPEAKER*
Dr. George Kieh, Dean of Arts and Sciences, will be speaking in the
Campus Center Ballroom next Tuesday. The topic is “Re-thinking the War
on Terror”. Everybody please, please come, as this is our first big
event of the year!
*SOCCER*
Football (Soccer) reminder. Practice is on Wednesdays and Fridays at
5:00 pm.
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Alejandro-Colombia, Catherine-Zimbabwe, Johanna/Jannie-Denmark,
Usama-Pakistan, Bobby-El Salvador, Pauli/Indi-Argentina, Lu-China,
Ferran-Catalonia/Spain, Josh-Trinidad, Neisha-Jamaica, Anita-Bolivia,
Stavroula-Greece, Dwight-St. Lucia, Joy-Nigeria, Reynard-South Africa.
Let Sylvia know immediately if you cannot do it. It will be either Oct. 6
or 20 from 7:30-9:00.
*INTERNATIONAL PARTY*
There will be another International party this month. The location as
well as the time and date will be announced soon.
*SIX FLAGS*
The ISC six flags trip will be on Saturday, 3 October, 2009. Work hard
for the club and you might get a free ticket!!!
*UWG WOLVES FOOTBALL*
The official opening of the new (American) football stadium will be
this Saturday at 7:00 pm. At this time the Wolves will be playing their
first home game of this season, and all are encouraged to come out and
support them. Those who wish to go to the game as a group should meet in front
of Tyus Hall at 6:00 pm on Sat.
*HOMECOMING*
Homec oming will be the third weekend in October. We will need a lot of
help to prepare for this event, and everyone is encouraged to help in
any way that they can. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help out but
has not yet done so should contact Neisha.
*RAFTING TRIP*
Erica delivered a friendly reminder concerning the rafting trip.
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (08/18/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Nye at 8:35 pm.
President Nye welcomed everyone.
*AGENDA*
-Approval of Agenda
The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.
-Election of Secretary:
President Nye conducted the election of secretaries.
Nominees for Secretary- Membership and Recruitment
Josh Watson
Jesse Harpe
Decision: Jesse Harpe
Nominations for Secretary- Social Events
Tyesha McCovey
Kaustav Mandal
Decision: Tyesha McCovey
-Neisha Vernon conducted description of Committee chairs.
Volunteers included:
Publicity:
Josh - Co-chair
Danielle - Co-chair
Catherine
Community Service:
Erica- Chair
Reynard
Food and Refreshment:
Reynard- Chair
Entertainment:
Tania- Chair
Carolyn
Reynard
Catherine
Carolina
Decoration:
John- Chair
Johanna
Rachael
Shimiel
Sissy
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Alejandro-Colombia, Catherine-Zimbabwe, Johanna/Jannie-Denmark,
Usama-Pakistan, Bobby-El Salvador, Pauli/Indi-Argentina, Lu-China,
Ferran-Catalonia/Spain, Josh-Trinidad, Neisha-Jamaica, Anita-Bolivia,
Aris-Greece, Dwight-St. Lucia, Joy-Nigeria, Rey-South Africa.
Let Sylvia know immediately if you cannot do it. It will be either Oct. 6 or 20
from 7:30-9:00.
*GUEST SPEAKER GEORGE KIEH*
The topic: Rethinking the War on Terror.
The event will be held on September 8, 2009.
*SOCCER
Nyerere discussed soccer and gathered names of those interested in
participating. Soccer team meets every Friday at 5:00 pm.
*FALL TRIP*
Discussion on fall trip. The four options put forward were Aquarium,
Six Flags, CNN Center, and Coke Museum. Votes were taken and decision
was Six Flags.
BSU EVENT
Erica from BSU discussed Rafting trip that will be held on September
11 – 12. Total cost of trip is between $40 and $60.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.45pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (03/10/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Ron at 8:40 pm.
President Ron welcomed everyone.
*GUEST*
Alan Webster, who is running for President in SGA, introduced himself
and participated in the meeting.
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
-Car Wash:
On April 3, 1-6 P.M. Community Service organizes a car wash where
donations will be sent for charity. Where the money will be sent is not
decided and students are welcome with suggestions. A sign-up sheet was
passed around for those who wanted to volunteer but more volunteers are
needed. To volunteer please contact Sissy at wkato1@my.westga.edu.
*SPRING PICNIC*
The international club organizes a spring picnic April 4^th at 11 am.
During the picnic awards will be handed out to ISC members. RSVP to the
Sylvia if you would like to come.
*SPRING TRIP*
The spring trip will be at the Classic Paintball Pro Shop and Field
1320 Blair’s Bridge Road April 11.
The cost is $30 and it includes a Tippmann 98 Customs, Mask, 12 oz tank
with all day air and 500 paintballs.
If you are able to drive, the club will reimburse you for gas. The club
will also sponsor a few with free tickets.
*TAX WORKSHOP*
Sylvia reminds all students to attend the tax workshops. Three more
will be held the coming weeks.
Monday March 30th.........1-4
Thursday April 2nd..........9-12
Tuesday April 7th..............1-4
*PRESIDENTIAL & VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES*
President and Vice President Candidates introduced themselves, their
objectives for the ISC and presented their arguments for why they
should
be elected. Please for the person you find best suitable for office
before March 24. Vote by sending ONE email with the names of the
President and the Vice President candidate you would like to vote for
to
Sylvia.
Nominees for President:
Reynard and Tola.
Nominees for VP:
Neisha and Tyesha
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*MEETINGS*
No more ISC meetings are planned for the spring semester.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10.10pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (02/10/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Ronlee at 8.37PM
President Ron welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Ron, Dilmini, Sylvia, Anita, Reynard thanked everyone who helped with International Night. Entertainment and Food rocked some socks off. And all the behind the scenes helpers!
Community Service
Sissy talked about the upcoming community service project that is this Friday at the Stewart Assisted Living Home.
-Where/when – Meeting at Tyus at 2:45 AMERICAN TIME
-Sissy’s email is wkato1@my.westga.edu
INT Night Ticket
The following people still have money outstanding:
-Usama, Mariam, Rebecca
*CULTURAL PANEL*
Is scheduled for March 3rd @ 7:30PM.
Participants include Marcus - Malaysia, Einar - Iceland, Aries - Greece,
Reynard - South Africa, Someone from Sri Lanka, Christian - Spain,
Santiago - Columbia, Laudeli - Puerto Rica, Cagla - Germany. SYLVIA
NEEDS 3 more volunteers so please email her by Monday if you can do it!
*SPRING TRIP*
The options are Stone Mountain, Rafting, White Waters, Paintball, Baseball, 6 Flags,
where do you want to go?
*SPRING AWARDS PICNIC*
Scheduled to take place at Tanner State Park, on April 4th.
Committee Chairs send in list for the international students who in your opinion contributed substantially to all the events thus far. Please send in ASAP!
Nominations for President and Vice President
Send your nominations to Sylvia (sshortt@westga.edu) by Feb. 24. Make sure the person knows that
you are nominating them.
Nominations for International Student of the Year
Send your nominations to Sylvia (sshortt@westga.edu) by Feb. 24.
*ASA's AFRICAN NIGHT*
The event is scheduled for February 19 at 7:00PM and tickets are $5 in front of the UCC
*LCS's MASQUERADE BALL*
This is scheduled for February 12 at 7:00PM in the Campus Ballroom
*F/J VISA TAX WORKSHOP
In March and April, we will be having tax workshops.
You need to file a tax return if you are an F or J visaholder whether you worked or not.
Remember to bring your W-2 if you have worked in 2008, or you Form 1042S if you are a Scholarship recipient.
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/20/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Ron at 8:45pm.
President Ron welcomed everyone.
*VISITORS*
Kohei and Chie two visiting students from Japan, introduced themselves
to the group.
*CULTURAL PANEL*
The Cultural Panel is Tuesday, March 3, from 7:30 - 9:00 in Bonner
Lecture Hall. All speakers need to be there at 7:00 p.m. since we have
to start on time. Students speaking should have no more than 5 minutes
prepared to talk about their countries. The following people have signed up to
speak:
Ronlee, Sri Lanka, Reynard, Frida, Aries, Marcus, Lily, Laudeli,
Einar, Chris, Christian, Santiago, Cagla, Tola, Danielle.
Those of you who are not speaking, please come and support our speakers
and the International Student Club. Bring your friends since this will
be a fun and interesting night, and it might give you extra credit.
*SPRING PICNIC*
The spring picnic will take place on April 4, 2009. More information TBA.
*VOTING*
Do not forget to vote for the International Student of the Year,
President and VP. Nominations should be sent by email to Sylvia as soon
as possible.
-Nominees for International Student of the Year:
Antia, Danielle, Dilmini, Einar, Frida, Reynard, Sissy and Tyesha.
-Nominees for President:
Reynard and Tola.
-Nominees for VP:
Neisha and Tyesha
*INT'L NIGHT T-SHIRT FOR SALE*
One more T-shirt, from International Night, is for sale. It is size XL,
costs $10 and can be bought in the International Office.
*SPRING TRIP*
We discuss the coming spring trip, where suggestions for activities are
needed. Please bring your suggestions to the next ISC-meeting.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.00pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (01/13/2009)
Meeting called to order by President Ronlee at 8.34PM
President Ron welcomed everybody and thanked them for coming
*GILC*
Time of departure is 4:00 PM, Friday, January 23rd and the group will be gone till January 25th
Neisha will be taking Racquel's place
Ron introduced Lincoln Parks, a new member of the International Student Club
Potential job opportunity* (International students are only allowed to
work on campus unless approved by INS)
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Rehearsal's are Monday 19th Lower Level Z-6 Meeting 6:30 is a Mandatory REHEARSAL.
Everyone that is involved in the international show need to attend this meeting
There are going to be rehearsals on: Sunday, Jan. 25, Sunday Feb. 1 and Dress Rehearsal on Wed. Feb. 4. These are mandatory if you are in the program. The program is attached to this email.
Laudeli needs help with the decorations! Please email if you are willing to help the day of.
The night of the show we will start decorating at 2:00, lower and upper level Z6.
Food
Each country has a budget of a $150 to spend on food. You will have to bring the receipt(s) back to the International office in order to get your money reimbursed.
Each country has to pick a poster board from the international office on which they will have display facts on their country. Put the name of your country and hang behind your food table.
You are going to cook for 500-700 people, so keep in mind you are going to serve sample size servings. Do not let the people serve themselves. You will need to serve them.
There are going to be limited amount of heating trays available; Reynard will send out an email with the exact amount. They will be given out on a first come first serve basis. Reynard will also let you know when Z6 is available to cook.
Lastly, please include a ingredient list with you food, just in case someone is allergic to something.
Sylvia will buy all the paper goods for International Night, such as plates, forks, bowls, napkins. Please let her know in the next two weeks if you need something special. Sylvia will also buy serving pans and trays for those that need them.
Tickets
International Nights tickets retail for $5 for UWG student, $7 for under the age of 12, and $8 for a non-student. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS!!! Pick them up from Sylvia. You can sell to your teachers.
Need someone who can video record the whole event!!! Leandra will check on this.
Volunteers:
Coke servers:
Sasha, Christian, Devin, Brittany, Chris
o Papa John’s, Perrelis, and Publix: Sissy, Wanda, Jessie, and Tyesha
T-Shirts
Need to put your order in on Friday Jan 16th
Bring you form and money to the international office
*COMMUNITY SERVICES*
Gowthami is the new co-chair along with Sissy.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.25pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (11/17/2008)
Meeting called to order by President Ronlee at 8.45PM
President Ron welcomed everybody and thanked them for coming
*New Member*
-Welcome Taylor from New York
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT *
Food
-Get in touch with Reynard and sign up to cook food on International
night
-We need 30 countries to cook!!
-There is a $150 budget for each country to cover the costs for food
needed.
Entertainment
- if you want to perform for international night get in touch with
Anita or anyone else involved.
- You can dance, participate in fashion show, sing, do a skit or show
us
some talents from your country
- the deadline is 1st December!
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*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Operation Christmas Child
- Get involved from now on!*
- only one other person got involved other then Sylvia so come on guys
with future projects get involved and help out!
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
Monday Music was cancelled*
-This was a late call due to the area being reserved but last minute
it seems the music is now not part of the rules in front of the UCC.
Music is now not allowed to be played between 8-5 we shall look into
this further. This was very unfortunate
TuesdayCultural Panel
- held on Tuesday 7.30pm, congratulations to everyone who took part.
Wednesday Cultural boardwalk from 10am-2pm at the TLC
-This was a huge success! Well done and thank you to everyone who took part!
-Latino Society scavenger Hunt, also scheduled for Wednesday evening was also a fun event for all who participated. The event began at 9PM at the Campus Center. Clues and links were put in different places and each group had an hour to see who collected the most.
Thursday Taste of Africa is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm. The event was held at the Lower Level z6! Wonderful job, ASA!
Friday equals party time!!*
- start off at Last Call then make our way to the lofts!
- LAST CALL DETAILS:
-Come out to hear the BEST from ATL DJ mix live Earnest spinnin the top hits from around the world!!
-So if you like SALSA, RAP, TECNO, REGGAETON, HOUSE, CARRIBEAN, AFRICAN....YOU WANT IT, WE GOT IT!! FREE admission for International students!!!
Dress nicely for the party afterwards at the lofts.
Saturday ISC Game Day begins at 1.00pm onwards, come along for some fun games and also a BBQ! at the University Suites.
Friday ISC thanksgiving dinner at the CCF on Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm. CCF is the House to the Marathon Gas Station Street @ 85 Tyus Carrollton Rd., Carrollton
All Internationals are welcome!
*THANKSGIVING*
Get in touch on instu if staying in Carrollton over the thanksgiving break
*NEW OFFICIAL*
New secretary for Social Events
-Congratulations to Frida! Due to Jade leaving at Christmas, Frida will take over the role, so a round of applause for our new secretary! And a big thank you to the old secretary!! Round of applause for Jade!! (Sylvia added this!)
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.30pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (11/04/2008)
Meeting called to order by President Ronlee at 8.35PM
President Ron welcomed everyone.
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK *
The International Education Week is scheduled for November 17-21:
Monday is International Music Fusion
Tuesday is Cultural Panel: Please volunteer if you have not done so already / soccer players talk to President Ron
Wednesday is the Cultural boardwalk: The board walk will take place between the UCC and the Library; if it
rains it will be held in the TLC. You are encouraged to bring some
music.
Thursday will be ‘A taste of Africa’ where there will be an
assortment of food from the African continent. This will be at the Lower Level Z6
Friday Is party time! Though the venue has not yet been decided…
Saturday will be a volleyball game between different continents in
the Suites Center
Extra information will be sent out over the intstu.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT *
The following people are cooking for the international night so far but
we need 30 countries:
Anna Obedkova, Russia | Jeanette Ruiz, Puerto Rico | Yayoi/Emi, Japan | Nazia Sharmin, Bangladesh | Blessing Ekedum, Nigeria | Wenjuan Liu (Lily), China | Stephen Forfar, Scotland | Jade Cox, UK | Frida Gustafsson, Sweden | Einar Arnason, Iceland | Nick Zuschke, Deutschland.
We need more people to help out with the International Night. Be proud
of your country and culture by showing UWG what real food looks and
tastes like.
If you changed your mind and would like to help out please email Reynard @ reynardvt@gmail.com (Please include your name and your country
in the email)
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.05pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (10/21/2008)
Meeting called to order by President Ronlee at 9.40PM
President Ron welcomed everybody and thanked them for coming
*HOMECOMING RESULTS:*
Dilmni announced the results:
-Side Walk Chalk: 3rd Place (50 points)
-Yell Like Hell: 1st Place (100 points)
-Novelty: 1st Place (100points)
-Truck: 1st Place (100 points)
-Banner: Participation (35 points)
-Homecoming queen: Participation (35 points)
-Bonus points (for participating in all the competitions): (75 points)
-Total: 495 points announcing us number 1 in student organisations.
Dilimini then congratulated everyone who took part! This is the first
time ISC has ever come in first place! Congratulations!
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
-Operation Christmas Child (Shoe box appeal)
- Shoe boxes available at International Student Office
- Boxes given to children who are in need of them, more information
will be announced when known.
- Gifts are needed small toys, crayons to fill the shoeboxes, so please
donate!
International Night (Food)
- People are needed to participate and cook food from their home
countries
- Get involved you are needed! Contact Reynard or Sylvia if you plan to
cook.
*MULTICULTURAL BALL*
- Scheduled for Wednesday, 22nd October at the Campus Ballroom
- Different organizations have helped to put on this event out of the
Minority Affairs Office.
- Free entrance, food and drink!
- Live Latino band and also some dancing from the African Association
-Dress business casual!
*INTERNATIONAL UNITED!!*
-Congratulations to the International team who won 9-0 against Delta Chi
- Continue to support the team Tuesday 28th October 5pm on the field.
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK *
The International Education Week is scheduled for November 17-21.
The items on the itenerary so far include:
Monday is Music Day
Tuesday is cultural panel
Wednesday is the cultural boardwalk and maybe a diversity panel
Thursday will be ‘A taste of Africa’ where there will be an
assortment of food from the African continent
Friday Is party time! Though the venue has not yet been decided…
Saturday will be a volleyball game between different continents in
the Suites Center
- Also on Saturday will be a BBQ and music being played so please bring
some music from your country!
- Any more suggestions what should be put in then get in touch with President Ron
- Sylvia will send out instructions this week for the cultural panel
*SAFE TREAT*
- Taking place Thursday 30th October, 6-8. Be there at 5 to help set up.
- Kids come along with parents to play games and collect sweets/candy
- Event takes place in the Campus Quad
- Volunteers needed to dress up in costumes and play games with the
children
- Also people needed to write the children’s names in different
languages
- Aris has volunteered to be a fortune teller, yet more then one would
be great!
- Mariam will be doing Henna Tattoos
*HALLOWEEN PARTY*
- Any parties going on for International’s let us know via face book.
- The Duplex is going on which is a great bon fire! Don’t forget your
costumes the details for this event are:
Time and Place
Start Time: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 2:00am
Location: The Duplex
Street: 180B Ingram Rd.
City/Town: Carrollton, GA
Sylvia away!
- Leaves Sunday for 3 weeks
- Only day in office November 3rd
- Will answer emails while away, but if need to see her make sure to do
it this week!
*THANKSGIVING (Tentative)*
- Thanksgiving break is between 26th-30th November
- The CFF very kindly have offered on the 21st to provide some sort of
traditional dinner dish for us to experience the holiday as Americans
do. We are also welcome there to hang out.
-This will start around 6.30-7pm
- More details will be given to us from Brooke
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.15pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (10/07/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ronlee at 08:43 pm
President Ron welcomed everyone
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Donation
Donate toys to BCM. These toys will be shipped to children in 3rd world countries for Christmas. Toys can be bought at the dollar store. Drop offs can be made at either the International Services and Programs Office or the BCM. Deadline is December 6th
Safe Treat
Safe treat is on 30th of October. Carrollton kids come out to have some fun in a safe environment in lieu of Halloween. It was suggested that we write their names in different languages, and that someone could do some henna tattoos. We need volunteers!!
If it rains we will have it in Z6
*INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PICNIC*
The BCM is hosting a picnic at Stone Mountain Park (+/- an hour east from UWG). International students from all over Georgia plan to attend this event. It starts at 2pm and runs until 8pm with the conclusion of laser show. This event has a cost of $10 for transportation purposes. The deadline is Friday October 17. For more information email or call the BCM at westgabsu@yahoo.com or 770.834.7588
*HOMECOMING*
The club wants to congratulate Mariam on making the top 5 in the Homecoming Court contest.
Homecoming is on October 18th. The banner contest is on October 13th and the side walk show is on October 15th. Help is wanted with regard to painting the banner and setting up everything.
Pep rally – Chant Friday Oct 17th at love valley. Yell like hell!!!
Watch for Dilmini’s emails!
*INTERNATIONAL WEEK*
International Week is scheduled for November 17-21
Tuesday 18 November – Cultural Panel. Be there by 7pm. You have 5 minutes to bedazzle the crowd with your stories from home. Einar, Jade, Surangi, Reynard, Lucas, Frida, Aries, Anderson, Marcus, Nazia, Lily, Chris, Michelle and Nausheen have volunteered.
Wednesday 19 November – Cultural Board Walk from 10-2. Blessing, Laudeli, Marcus, Reynard, Lucas, Chris, Dilmini/Surangi, Alfred, Einar, Jade, Frida, Tyesha, Lily, Anita, Jiemelle, Ron, Konoi, Michelle, Paulisa/Melissa have volunteered. List of people that are going to be there manning the station. List due by Friday Oct 17th
International Party is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2008
Game day - volley ball and BBQ Nov. 22nd
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
The following people are cooking for the international night so far, but we need 30 countries!
Jeanette Ruiz, Puerto Rico; Yayoi/Emi, Japan; Nazia & Sharmin, Bangladesh; Blessing, Nigeria; Wenjuan, China; Stephen, Scotland; Jade, UK; Frida, Sweden; Einar, Iceland; Nick, Deutschland;
We need more people to help out with the International Night. Be proud of your country and culture by showing UWG what real food looks and tastes like.
If you changed your mind and would like to help out, please email Reynard reynardvt@gmail.com (Please include your name and your country in the email)
Entertainment
Anita and Einar are the MC’s. Are there any suggestions about the skits. In total we have 90 minutes to complete the show.
International Night needs more volunteers. The Program is due on the 1st of December
It was decided that there would only be 2 poems this year. Focus is going to be on the dance part
*SPEAKER*
Comment from Einar on the speaker Dr. David Walton – “Speaker was great”
*Multi Cultural Ball*
The Multi Cultural Ball is scheduled for October 22, 2008
This event it hosted by the Minority Affairs – ASA. Dress casual. The band that is going to play is Serenata. Plus there is free food.
*GILC*
Georgia International Leadership Conference (GILC), is scheduled to take place in January 2009.
Sylvia needs to get your essay if you are planning to attend this next year’s GILC conference. The essay should contain – What will you will get out of the event and how that knowledge will benefit the international club. There is no maximum amount of words. It is about quality not quantity.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.38pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/16/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ronlee at 08:40 pm
President Ron welcomed everyone
*MEMBERSHIP FORMS*
Dilmini talked about member forms and how they were still available if people haven't joined yet.
Reynard passed around a sign in sheet
Attendance sheets were talked about and the points system explained:
when a member attends the meetings, a point is given, also for extra activities helping the International Student Club. The person with the most
points wins a prize or gets free tickets to events like 6 Flags.
*SPEAKER*
The speaker is Dr. David Walton, who will be focusing on health situations in different parts of the world. We need all club members to come!
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 7:30 pm In the Campus Center Ballroom
Volunteers are needed to hand out flyers outside the UCC for the event on Monday and Tuesday.
The raffle/prize is two $25 Gas cards, (international students excluded from this)
*CULTURAL PANEL*
The event is currently scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:00PM
Need one more volunteer, so if anyone would talk about their country
get in touch with Sylvia
The list of people who have already volunteered was read out
*JERUSALEM DAY*
This event is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2008
It is $10 to sign-up. All who are interested can sign-up at the CCF or the BCM
volunteers to help in local projects in the community
*ATLANTA TRIP*
6 Flags trip is scheduled for October 25, 2008*
There was a discussion about whether to have two trips or the one and
what date to schedule them for. The overall verdict was that Fright Night & Six
Flags trips could be combined into one trip.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
The Theme is "One world one dream"
Mariam showed her design for the t-shirt. This sparked a debate with
many different ideas:
Lucas' idea of 1 world 1 Dream with numeral digits
Brooke's idea of Olympic rings
Will's idea was that the logo should have the arms around the world, with 1 on the hands and
dream and world on the arms.
There was a vote taken and Will's idea was confirmed as the winner with a majority of 18 votes
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK*
The International Education Week is scheduled for November 17 to 22.
The items on the itenerary so far include:
Tuesday Cultural day: display boards will be up go over and put some
interesting facts about your country.
Wednesday: still open for ideas, so if any suggestions get in touch
Thursday: African Night
Friday: Party night
Saturday: - a game played between different continents. Either Dodge
ball, soft ball or Volleyball. Ron shall look into all three. Also maybe music and a BBQ in the evening.
*PICNIC FOR JAPANESE STUDENTS*
Sylvia has emailed around the form for all those interested in attending, so please get back to her by Monday
at noon.
The Japanese students are over here for a week and will be a fun event to get to meet them at the picnic
*HOMECOMING*
There's a Meeting scheduled for September 17, 2008 @ Tyus Lobby to work on the banner and so on. If
want to help come along
Also the contest Yell like hell was discussed how we all need to make up a chant and can win like we have previous years. So if any ideas get in touch with Dilmini.
Homecoming Queen representative was announced as Mariam
Homecoming King not confirmed but Reynard was suggested the most
*CULTURAL BALL*
There will be different performances from different cultures and all
are invited October 22, 2008
This is an event put on by the minority affairs society
UCC This Saturday the football game is taking place. Let's go as a
group and get free dinner at the tailgate. The bus leaves the UCC at 5
pm and will take us to the stadium for our free food donated by
Residence Life.
*Mariam's Darfur house warming party*
This Saturday at Mariam's house, combined party with donations for Darfur
If you need a ride get in touch with Mariam
*AUCTION BID*
November 3rd the auction bid will take place.
It's a blind date type of event people are needed to volunteer for
this
Other people will describe you and your interests then people in the
audience will bid for you and then there will be a group dare for
everyone taking part
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Entertainment
Entertainment due for International night (February 5, 2009 )
The date entertainment sign up is due December 1, 2008 so get in touch
with Anita or Chioma to volunteer and want to perform for example dance or
music of your country
There will also be a fashion show put on
International night will be divided by continent then this will be
divided by country to show different types of entertainment
Two master of ceremonies are needed to volunteer also to make the
night run smoothly so if wish to do so get in touch
*INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER*
Any articles are welcome, write about your country, current affairs
and experience of America.
The deadline for articles is September 20, 2008 , email these onto Mariam
October 3, 2008 the first International paper will be out
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.45pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (09/02/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ronlee at 08:40 pm
President Ron welcomed everyone
*HOMECOMING*
Dilmini talked about homecoming and sent a signup sheet around for the
homecoming King and Queen nominations.
The nominees are:
Brooke Wallace, Tyesha, Brittany, Shimiel, Al Barassa, Chris, Blessing, Kony, Paulisa, Mellisa, Selestine
*COMMUNITY SERVICE*
Dilmini also talked about the community service project that the club will
undertake in the coming weeks
*ATlanta Trip*
Ron opened the floor for discussion about the Atlanta trip. It was the
club's consensus that Six Flags would be our destination point. The date for
this trip is still to be announced.
*Cultural Panel*
Cultural panel will be held in the TLC on November 18th
People that are signed up are as follow: Julian, Switzerland; Reynard, South Africa; Lucas, Argentina; Frida, Sweden; Aries, Greece; Anderson, Nigeria; Marcus, Malaysia; Nazia, Bangladesh; Lily, China; Chris, Germany; Michele, Dominican Republic; Nausheene, India; President Ron, Turks & Caicos
Tyesha brought up that Humane Society needs volunteers. Any help is welcome. Contact her through facebook if you want to get involved.
*Cultural Boardwalk*
Cultural boardwalk is during International Week Nov 17th-21st. The people who are signed up for that are:
Nigeria, Blessing; Puerto Rico, Laudeli; Malaysia, Marcus; South Africa, Reynard; Switzerland, Julian; Argentina, Lucas; Germany, Chris; Sri Lanka, Dilmini/Surangi; Kenya, Al; Ice land, Einar; England, Jade; Sweden, Frida; America, Tyesha; Japan, Lily; Bolivia, Anita; Australia, Gavin; Bahamas, Ron; Ethiopia, Konoi; Dominican Republic, Michele; St Kitts & Nevis, Paulisa & Mellisa;
Ron informed all participants that they would want to highlight some interesting facts about your country.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Lastly, the International Night Program is due by the end of the semester.
The committees are as follow:
Community Service
Tyesha, Sissi, Devin Carter, Frank carey, Kuda , Anderson Brittany
Decorations
Laudeli, Sheila, Elyse, Tyesha Brittany, Shimeil, Chris , Aris, Paulisa,
Mellisa
Publicity
Daniell, Frida, Frank Carey, Sheila, Lucas, Kuda, Tyesha, Brittany
Entertainment
Anita, Chioma, Nazia, Lily, kuda
The Meeting was adjourned at 9.45pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (08/19/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ronlee at 08:40 pm
*WELCOME*
President Ron welcomed all the new and old members
Everyone introduced themselves
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*GUEST*
Rob Kelly, President of SGA asked the members for their suggestions/concerns
Issues that the club members brought up included:
Sylvia brought up the issue about transport to the stores for International Students.
Juliana also suggested rides to the Air Port.
Mariam brought up that a more diverse selection of food should be made available on campus.
Ron suggested that the food services on campus should be open during thanksgiving/fall breaks. He also inquired about the relationship between the diversity committee of the SGA and ISC.
Tania suggested that students should be allowed to take food out from the Z-6. She also inquired about the possibilities of having the library open 24 hours or for more hours.
More information related to SGA.
The delegates should attend the SGA meeting twice a month
Freshman can be senators
*OFFICERS*
Election of Secretaries
Ron read out the list of duties of each secretary.
Nominations for Membership and Recruitment Secretary include: Wura, Ade and Reynard
After the votes were counted Reynard van Tonder was elected as the Membership and Recruitment Secretary
Nominations for Social Events Secretary include: Jade, Tola
After the votes were counted Jade Cox was elected as the Secretary of Social Events.
Ron announced the committee Chairs:
Publicity: Danielle Ashby & Frida Gustafsson
Decorations: Laudeli Gonzales
Entertainment: Anita Steel & Chioma Okafor
Food: Reynard von Tonder
Community Service: Tyesha McCovey, Sissy
Newsletter: Mariam Abuhaideri
Fund Raising: Ron James & other Executive Officers
*UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS*
Newsletter
Mariam spoke about the newsletter and encouraged the members to be write articles
International United!
Manetho spoke about the International Soccer Team and encouraged the members to join the team and also support the players at games. A sign up sheet was passed around. Soccer practices are scheduled for Sunday and Wednesday at 7.00pm.
Speaker
The Guest Speaker is schedule for 30th of September, David Walton
Community Service
Ideas for Community Service Projects
Brooke Wallace suggested tutoring kids at the Tabernacle Church on Mondays and Tuesdays form 4.30-6.30. Contact Stephen Pittman (678-234-9803) for more information or call Brooke (706-247-4330) if you need a ride.
More ideas for community service projects are more than welcome. Please give the ideas to Sissy and Tyesha.
Homecoming
Dilmini spoke about Home Coming. It’s on the 18th of October. The theme for this year is “West Georgia Nights under Hollywood Lights”.
International Night
President Ron opened the floor to suggetions for a Theme for International Night
Suggestions were: One World, One Dream, Faces of Culture.
After voting One World, One Dream was selected as the theme for International Night 09.
Mariam and Blessing volunteered to bring a suitable drawing for the next meeting.
Cultural Panel
Cultural Panel will on Tuesday night of International Week, Nov. 18 at 7:00 pm.
The club needs 15 countries to sign up to present. Please email Sylvia if you are willing.
Upcoming Picnic
Picnic for the Japanese student visitors will be on the 22nd of September at the Meadow behind Arbor View Apartments at 6:00 pm. Sylvia will send out an RSVP form, but hope you will come to entertain the Japanese visitors.
Multicultural Ball
Multicultural Ball will be on October 20, 2008
The Meeting was adjourned at 10.00pm
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (03/25/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ola at 09:10 pm
*VOTING*
Remember to vote for President and Vice President.
Email Sylvia with your votes, last day of voting is Tuesday, April 1
at 5:00 pm.
President: Elyse, Ron, Miriam
Vice: Dilmini, Reynard
*Position Nominations:*
You can still nominate for International Student of the year due by 01
April: Inger, Danielle, Tyesha and Dilmini have been nominated so far.
*SPEAKER*
Doug Lansky will be speaking on 08 April. He is an international
journalist who will be talking about traveling and experiencing other
cultures.
Please, all international students bring at least two friends with you
when you come. We need at least 300 people there, otherwise we will
have to pay a fine.
Flyers will be out on campus soon.
*Six flags:*
Date: Saturday 12 April. A trip to Six Flags and to finish off the
evening we are going to Stone mountain to barbeque and see the lazor
show.
If you are able to give people a lift to Six Flags, please email Ola
and let him know. Drivers so far is: Elyse, Gustav, Laudeli, Ron and
Seneth.
If you cannot come and you have a ticket, email Ola and let him know,
there is a waiting list for people that want to go to Six Flags but
do not have a ticket.
*Cultural Panel:*
15 April in TLC 1305 at 7pm.
*Spring picnic:*
The picnic will be 19 April. It will be full of awards, prizes and
suprises!!!
*Committee Chairs:*
Please email the list of people that helped you to Carlos asap, because
it takes a long time for us to print up the certificates. They were due
to Carlos by March 15.
*Community Service:*
Teddy Bears at picnic: Please bring a toy/Teddy Bear to the picnic. It
does not have to be an expensive toy, but we need at least 45 toys.
Tyesha will send out an email with further information.
*International Party:*
Time to party International Style again on Wednesday, 30 April at
Elyse's house. This is the evening before Reading Day so we are
expecting for everyone to come and party, party, party!!!
An event will be created for this on facebook.
An Immigration Attorney will be here on Reading Day to speak to you at
1:00 about employment in the US after graduation. Please come!
*Announcements:*
STAND: On Wednesday, 09 April there will be a discussion about Darfur.
Information about time will come later.
Plese come to the STAND meetings, donate or just become a member. STAND
meetings are at Thursdays at 05:30pm, in UCC room 312.
Blessing is running for senator for SGA (Student Government
Association) so please vote for her. An email will be sent out on INSTU
with more information about voting.
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (02/26/2008)
Meeting opened by President Ola at 08:45pm
*6 Flags Ticket Winners*:
Ola, Christin, Inger, Sissy, Bayo, Laudeli, Dilmini, Aimee, Gustav,
Elyse, Carlos, Emily, Anita, Tyesha, Al, Jorn, Raquel, Devna, Ron,
Reynard, Wura, Blessing, Kelly
If you want to go and buy your own ticket, contact Ola.
*Position Nominations:*
We have another club secretary and that is: Christin Rach
Nominations for President and Vice are due 03 March. So far we have:
President: Elyse, Ron, Miriam
Vice: Blessing, Dilmini, Reynard
Nominations for International Student of the year due by 01 April:
Danielle, Tyesha, Inger
*Speaker:*
Doug Lansky will be speaking on 08 April. Probably at 7pm. He's an
international journalist who will be talking about traveling and
experiencing other cultures. Please attend and bring your American
friends.
*Six Flags:*
Date: Saturday 12 April. We were thinking about barbequing after Six
Flag at Stone Mountain and watch the lazar show.
*Yet another International Party:*
WOOHOO!!!! Once again we will be partying at Elyse?s house (Thanks
Elyse!!! You rock!!!) - probably about a week before finals. Manetho
will be the official DJ so closer to the time give him your music.
*Cultural Panel:*
15 April in TLC 1305 at 7pm. So far we have: Jorn, Dilmini, Gustav,
Olivia, Reynard, Selestine, Laudeli, Carlos, Gbemi, Devna, Mariana. We
still want more people to volunteer.
*Picnic*
The picnic will be 19 April probably around 11 am. It'll be full of
awards, prizes and surprises!!!!
*Committee Chairs*
Please email the lists of the people that helped you asap because it
takes a long time for us to print up the certificates.
*Community Service*
Teddy Bears at picnic: Please bring a toy/Teddy Bear to the picnic. We
need at least 45.
Stand is organizing a silent auction ? details to follow.
We will be approaching local stores for a collection for Latino United.
*Announcements:*
Any one interested in being an excel centre mentor should contact
Ashley Lewis in EXCEL Center Room 200.
*Remember The International Student Club does have its own mentoring
program for incoming students*
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Minutes for International Club Meeting (02/12/2008)
General Meeting was opened by President Ola at 08:53pm
*HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYESHA!!!!!*
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Thank you all for all the hard work you put in for International Night.
We have received a lot of very positive feedback. Well done to all the
committee members – you guys did a great job!
STAND
Miriam has been working extensively with STAND and would love some
involvement. So if anyone is interested please send her an email.
North Georgia College
North Georgia is looking for acts for their own International Night.
They are willing to pay for transportation. If you're interested, email
Carlos or Alicia for more information.
Cultural Panel
We are organizing the next Cultural Panel on a Tuesday in March. Ola needs
people to volunteer. So far, we have Reynard, Selestine, Laudeli, Gustav,
Olivia, Carlos, Gbemi. Please volunteer!
Picnic and PARTIES
We will have another picnic where we will probably collect teddy bears
for a charity.
After the success of the party at President Ola's house, we will be having another party
soon!!!!
Meeting adjourned By President Ola at 09:20pm
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Minutes International Student Club Meeting (1/22/2008)
(Officials and Committee Chairs Present)
Meeting called to order by President Ola at 8:00PM.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Decoration: *We will not have big trees for the evening - only small
shrubs.
The Decoration Committee will need help making the scenes from around
the world.
The printed welcome banner will hang behind Carlos.
Entertainment:*The Asian acts need to attend practice this Sunday at
7pm and the Dress
Rehearsal on Wednesday or they will be excluded from the program.
If officers miss two meetings, they will officially be on probation
and
should they miss another they will be excluded. This is in with the
regulations they received at the beginning of the term.
Committee Chair Meeting adjourned at 08:35pm
General Meeting
Meeting was called to order by President Ola at 08:37pm.
Gustav introduced his two Swedish friends who are visiting.
Potential leaders for next year:
President: Elyse, Ron
Vice: Blessing, Elyse
Secretary: Will be voted next semester
Georgia International leadership Conference (GILC)
GILC certificates are available at Sylvia's office. Report back on what
happened on the GILC weekend. Highlights mentioned were networking
with other internationals from around Georgia and learning (or
relearning) basic leadership skills. Everyone who went agreed that they had an awesome time.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
ENTERTAINMENT
Please attend the rehearsals. The fashion show component of Asia has not turned up to practices this is especially important for the Indian students.
All students who are in charge of music need to give it to Bayo asap.
Rehearsal on Sunday will be at 7pm.
Africa really needs to attend the rehearsal because there are so many of them to put in order.
Dress rehearsal on Wednesday will be at 8pm.
FOOD
Carlos is still waiting for a list of utensils and also to know whether
you will need to cook in the z6 AS SOON AS YOU READ THIS.
If you are cooking in the z6 you need to talk to Carlos because there
are limited allocated slots for who can cook where. You cannot cook
after 3pm on Thursday.
Carlos will send out a pdf file to everyone who is cooking. You have to
read this and reply to Carlos telling him what is in the message
because it is the Risk Management's regulations which have to be known and
obeyed.
DO NOT MAKE A MESS WHEN YOU COOK. YOU MUST TIDY UP AFTER YOURSELF.
PUBLICITY
The banner will go up on Monday.
Those who are selling tickets need to let Inger know asap if they have a problem because the timetable will be finalized on Friday.
DECORATION
The first meeting will be Sunday in the lower level z6 at 5pm.
Wura will be sending out an email so please let let her know if you can help as she has the list of the people who signed up!
Everyone is welcome to help, especially those with no artistic talent ;)
FUNDRAISER
Because of the drought in Georgia, we will not be having a car wash this semester. We need ideas for what to do.
Suggestions included:
Having a teddy bear drop off at our end of semester picnic.
Raising money outside of Walmart for Latino United.
SPEAKER
We have a speaker coming in to speak to us. He is from National Geographic Magazine. Details are to follow.
PARTY!!!!
Next week Friday. Venue is to follow as It will either be at Stykers or
Ola's House.
Meeting adjourned By President Ola at 09:23pm
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Minutes International Student Club Meeting (08/21/2007)
Meeting called to order by president Ola at 8:30 p.m.
Introduction of new Students
Call to respect others at all times during the meetings. This will reduce the amount of talking that goes on during the meetings
Committee Chairs appointed:
Publicity: Danielle Ashby
Food and Refreshments: Carlos de la Guardia
Community Service: Jonathan Salmon
Ly Mai Ha
Entertainment: Anita Steele
Leandra Parks
Decorations: Larissa Sawyer
Wura Ladipo-Ajayi
Fundraising: Ola Akibogun
Secretaries Elected:
Alicia de la Guardia and Inger Harber
There will be a speaker during the spring semester.
Date and time for said speaker are still to be set and announced
Trip to Atlanta
Date: 15th September, 2007
We are to go to the Georgia Aquarium and then for a picnic at the Centennial Olympic Park
Cost: To Be Anounced [The club will not be paying for this]
Party
Party for Friday has been cancelled due to renovations on the place of the party
Vice President Seneth is trying to see whether we can find another suitable location
UPCOMING EVENTS
International Night
Request to think and consider possible themes for this year's International Night and a drawing which matches the theme; please bring in your ideas next meeting.
Cultural Panel
Date: 11th September 2008
Place: Bonner Lecture Hall
Panelists:
Tania Celis - Mexico
Queen - Nigeria
Aimee Robson - England
Inger Harber - South Africa
Gustav Melin - Sweden
Nikolay Bonev - Bulgaria
Ly Mai Ha - Vietnam
Shruti Ganu - India
Nye Delauney - St. Lucia
Yohei Tajiri - Japan
Anastasia Schrand - Germany
Neil Dajcic - Switzerland
Anita Steele - Bolivia
Laudeli Gonzales - Puerto Rico
First Annual Multicultural Ball
Date: 30th October 2007
Homecoming: This year it takes place on Saturday 29th September
Baptist Student Ministry:
If anyone is interested in getting a ride to Walmart, they are offering a ride to there this coming Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
If interested meet them infront of the BCM at that time
BCM Rafting Trip:
To take place on the weekend of 7th and 8th of September
We are to go up to Andrews, North Carolina
The trip will be $60 per person, this will include Hotel and Food for the trip
The deadline to sign up is Tuesday 28th August 2007
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by President Ola
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Minutes International Club Meeting (3/7/2006)
The meeting was called to order by the president, Nici Ball at 8:35pm
GILC
Who is going? 12 people
Mariam, nici, lola, neil are driving
NICI-CULTURAL PANEL
Tuesday at 7:30: Glenroy, Neil, seneth, max, nigeria...
NICI-ST.CHOICE AWRDS
To honor school staff
We need volunteers to serve food and for decorations
Sheet was passed for signing-ups for decorations
Sunitha-website for the student choice awards
Neil said he can help
NICI-ISC PICNIC
April 22nd
Send nominations for int. student of the year to sylvia before March 3rd.
NICI-GHANDI
April 4th at 7:30, Towsend center
SYLVIA
Advertisment for another student assistant to work in her office
Funke: finalist for student employee of the year
SYLVIA-TAX WORKSHOP
She said we all need to go to the tax workshops
SYLVIA-ROTARY ST. SCHOLARSHIP
There is a scholarship for rotary students that want to stay here next
semester, apply by sending sylvia an essay.
NICI
Nominations for next year's...
PREZ: Bintu, neil, Mariam
VP: Neil, Ola
NICI-PARTY
Next international party April 7th at Z's
Six Flags trip Saturday 23rd of April
Meeting adjourned at 9:17pm
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International Student Club Meeting (2/7/06)
The meeting was called to order by the president, Nici Ball at 8:38pm.
SHARPCREEK ELEMENTARY
Nici Ball announced a program with Sharpcreek Elementary on the 20th of Feb. Anyone interested in speaking about their county for this Multicultural program should contact Nici.
FUNDRAISING: BFA (Books for Africa)
There is a fundraising event for collecting English Language Books and sending them to Africa. Nici would send an e-mail about that shortly.
Student Choice Awards
The International Student Club would be hosting the Student Choice Award. Last year, it was a great success. Sethna is also going to be there.
OPEN POSITIONS
Is there anyone interested in running for positions in the Club for next year? We need volunteers. Please e-mail Sylvia for more information.
AWARD CEREMONY/PICNIC
This event would hold on April 22. International Students are encouraged to come for the picnic. For detailed information, contact Sylvia.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01pm
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Minutes International Club Meeting (01/17/2006)
Tyus Hall, Tuesday 17 January 2006
The meeting was called to order by the president, Nici Ball at 8:36pm.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Biola
32 countries cooking-no backing up please!
cooking hours of the Z6: 25th all day and 26th untill 3 pm
Trip to Int Farmers market, next week, drivers needed.
Biola will give rides to the grocery store-only for international night!
Each country needs to make its own poster, go get the material at Funkes
Office
Sylvia
Money given back fast w receipts
Neil
Can we cook with wine? YES But write it down in the ingredients!
Sylvia
DO NOT SERVE any alcohol!
BSU will let us borrow serving spoons.
Neil
Sam's or Costco membership? it will be cheaper to buy bulk...
Laide
Sign up sheet for decoration
decorate lower level all day, upper level after 1:30
Need to decorate own stand
Decoration up by 5 pm, just in case
Biola
Be there at 5:30 pm, doors open at 6:45
Carlos
Both posters up around campus
Posted in facebook and west GA paper
Posted in Times- georgian
Nici
Publicize Int Party, 27th Zs at 10 pm
Mariam
Everything for entertainment ready, but the play
Needs people to help in the skit, sign up sheet
Skit: phrases found funny when we first came to america.
Give her an extra copy of CDs for the fashiion show, just in case
Sylvia
Show last year's fashion show on the tv
Music, no more than 30 seconds
Mariam prposes to charge 2 dollars for raffle tickets, but will not be
done because it is paid for with the ticket price.
Mariam
Song for the grand finale- "We are the World"
Give her a description of each outfit of teh fashion show
Sunday, 6 pm rehearsal/
8pm dress rehearsal on Wednesday
Louise
Begs for people's help.
Nici
Thanks for the foundraising-very succesful: 2855 dollars plus 18 gift
certificates.
No other meeting before international night
Sylvia
Do not let the Club die after international event, because we still have
two main events:
Studnet Choice Awards
Ghandi-speaker
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 pm
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INTERNATIONAL MEETING January 10, 2006
The meeting was called to order by the president, Nici Ball.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Carlos explained the graphics & drawings for the International
Poster/Flyers.
DECORATIVE COMMITTEE
Laide reminded people to bring posters for their stand during the cooking which has their countries name on it. Poster board is in Funke's office. Please also decorate your booth with things from your countries. More people are urged to join the decorating committee. Pls contact laidefor
further information, and if you have ideas.
Please come decorate after 1:30 on Jan. 26 at Z6 if you can!
FOOD COMMITTEE
Biola is calling people to cook. We need people to cook from these
countries: Hondurus, Bulgaria, Argentina,
Colombia, Canada, Norway, Russia, Scotland, Morocco, Ghana, Australia,
Thailand, Georgia & Ethiopia.
We are planning a trip to farmer's market, just incase anyone might need
some ingredients for International Night.
Pls feel free to join.
Each country has $150 to spend. Please bring your receipts to Sylvia for reimbursement. If you do not bring the receipt, you will not get reimbursed.
Cook for 500-700 people. Remember, you will be serving them samples only. Sylvia will buy all the papergoods. Please let her know if you need anything special by the next meeting.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE>
We need a volunteer that would bring a boom box for the International
Night. Pls contact Sylvia for further details
The program has gone to print, so do NOT back out of what you volunteered for. The next rehearsal will be Sunday, Jan. 22 and Wed. Jan. 25. Remember, there are children in the audience, so no cussing allowed. Also no alcohol allowed.
TICKETS
If you are selling tickets, please turn in unsold tickets and money by the afternoon of Jan. 26 by 2:00 pm. We will sell them at the door. Sylvia will be at Z6 starting at 1:00 that day.
The final meeting before the International Night is on the 17th of January
at 8:30pm (Tyus Lobby)
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
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Last Meeting of the year 2005 (10/18/2005)
Meeting called to order at 8.40 pm.
Nici the President handed over the commitee forms for people to sign in...
Carlos the publicity chair said he was working on the cultural panel and
international night...
Biola who is in charge of the food commitee said their are 22 countries for
now who will be cooking..
After many years the The board and the members of the ISC decided that to increase the ticket prices.. Students 5$ and faculty and others 7$..
She also said that we have to bring some thing from our countries to donate
for the raffle draw.
Funke said that the huricane relief bands are down to 2$.And also she said it
will be a good idea to sell the bands during international education week at
the table.
There will be a art exibition during the international education week.
Laide chair of decoration committee thank every body for their hard work and dedication for the help given for the homecoming..
Sylvia has been kind enough extend the deadline for the GILC Essay till sunday oct 23rd at 5.oo pm
The costume party will be on Friday the 28th Octorber at Z's at 11.00 pm. Tickets will be sold at the entrance for 3$.
These are the people who sign to help to prepare for international night..
FOOD-BIOLA
TY 678-839-3187 ridris1@my.westga.edu
DECORATIONS - LAIDE
TY 678-839-3187
CARLOS 678-839-3328 cdelagu1@my.westga.edu
COMMUNITY SERVICE- FUNKE
Wura
Ty
FUNRAISING - NICI
ENTERTAINMENT - MARIAM
MAX - 678-839-3231
SAYA - 678-839-3232
PUBLICITY - CARLOS
Please! We need more people to volunteer for the committees.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
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ISC Meeting Minutes October 4, 2005
Meeting called to order at 8:39PM by President Nici Ball.
BSU
-Nici gave out more of the applications for the host-family program and reminded everyone to RSVP to BSU by Friday, Oct. 7 at noon for the Stone Mountain trip.
SAFE TREAT
-Sylvia talks about the booths of the international students:
Mariam-Henna Tattoos (make sure to tell parents of kids first since the tattoos can last 3 weeks)
Fortune Telling
Names in languages: Singhalese (Raveen), Japanese (Saya), Russian, Spanish…
HOMECOMING
-Raveen thanks people that helped with the banner.
-Raveen announces that we will work on the truck Friday evening at 7:30 Tyus hall parking lot.
-We need to be at Tyus parking lot Saturday at 7 am. And the parade starts at 9, leaves from Golds gym.
LATIN HERITAGE EVENT
-Sara informs people that the event will take place tomorrow Wednesday at 6-9 pm in the Carrollton cultural arts center.
KIDS PEACE
-Sylvia reads a memo that Funke sent in order to thank people that helped in the kids peace program.
MAP
-Louise announces that MAP will have a Latin student meeting in order to create a program that involves the university and the Latin community of students. October 10, 7 pm in Bonner lecture hall.
GILC
-Sylvia announces it and states that Nici, Nike, Raveen and Sara should come fill out their forms.
-24-26 February
-8 more people can go. Send essay to Sylvia saying why you want to attend and how it will benefit the ISC and the university.
CULTURAL PANEL
-Sylvia says it will take place OCT 25 at 7 pm at Bonner Lecture Hall. Be there at 6:45. AMERICAN TIME!!!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
-Zs October 28. Be there on time. 10-2 am
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm
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Minutes International Club Meeting 09/20/2005
Tyus Hall, Tuesday 20 August 2005
The meeting was called to order by the President, Nici Ball at 9:40pm.
BSU
Tony from BSU talked about Host families willing to host international students for dinner at least once a month. Anyone would is interested can contact Tony or Sylvia. There are 20 families who have volunteered. Application forms to host international students were passed around. Forms can be picked up at Sylvia’s office.
A trip to Stone Mountain will be on the 15th of Oct. Time will be scheduled at a later date. You can leave early and buy tickets to see the entire park or leave at 11:30 and hike around and not pay the entrance fee. Please let Tony know your preference if you plan to go. You will stay for the laser show on Sat. night. Stone Mountain is a lot of fun!
HOMECOMING
Raveen mentioned the need to purchase items for Homecoming event tomorrow. Anyone interested in going to the stores with some members should contact Raveen.
Decorations for Homecoming banner takes place on Sunday at 8:00pm and Monday, 9:00pm in Tyus lobby. Truck decoration will take place on Oct 7 regarding the homecoming event. Someone asked if anyone was interested in using paint/chalk on floors for Homecoming publicity. It was decided that we will participate in that. If you want to participate in the Homecoming parade, please contact Raveen or Biola. The truck will have to be decorated at 7:00 am on October 8. We need people to dress up and participate in the parade. You can wear your national costume if you wish.
CULTURAL PANEL
Cultural panel on the 25th of Oct at 6:45pm, Bonner lecture hall. Participants are Saya, Valentin, Glenroy, Luke, Alex, Max, Sara S., Mariam, Dinesh, Bintu, Maria, Pamela, Wura, Shawn and Carlos.
*INTERNATIONAL NIGHT REPORTS*
FOOD COMMITTEE--Biola gave a progress report on International Night preparations. She expects to have 30 people cooking food that night. Please let her know if your country is cooking.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE—Mariam needs volunteers for the Fashion show. She also needs volunteers to sing, dance, skits, etc.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE—Carlos reported that the Publicity Committee is hard at work creating publicity for our next party and the cultural panel.
DECORATION COMMITTEE—Laide reported that the decoration committee is helping with Homecoming.
Sylvia requested that more people volunteer tp be on the committees. Please let the committee chairs know if you want to be on their committee.
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE--Sylvia announced that ISC has raised $460 for International Night.
COMMUNITY SERVICE--Funke requested volunteers for community service at Kids peace (foster home) on Friday, 30th Sept (10am-1pm) to paint the kids’ rooms.
The International club has purchased 500 wrist-bands and some beads to sell for the Katrina Hurricane Relief effort.
There is a party Friday night at Z’s for the Hurricane Relief effort from 10-2. Please go and pay your $4 at the door. All proceeds go to the UWG Students United Relief effort.
Safety treat coming up soon.
All students are welcome to clean up river by the campus on October 1 from 8:00-12:00. More details later.
COSTUME PARTY
There would be a Costume party on the 28 of Oct, 10:00pm at Z-s.
Video of the International Night (2005) would be played next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
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ISC Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005
Meeting called to order at 8:38 PM by President Nici Ball.
BSU
-Rocky Mountain Baptist Church brought refreshments.
-BSU people that came to the meeting introduced themselves.
-Tony from the BSU on campus introduced himself. He also talked about how the BSU has 20 host families willing to host international students and meet with them at least once a month. Sylvia has the forms and she passed them around. If you are interested in having a host family from BSU, see Sylvia. Tony also talked about doing more activities for international students such as trips to Wal-Mart, etc. once a month.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
-Nici congratulates the new committee chairs.
Biola: Food and Refreshments
Funke: Community Service
Mariam: Entertainment
Carlos: Publicity
Laide: Decoration
-Lola introduces herself as the new ISC delegate.
PICNIC FOR JAPANESE VISITORS
-Nici informs about the picnic September 13th in Tanner state park. Sylvia says RSVP by Monday.
-Sylvia explains that we will be entertaining 7 Japanese students and 3 Japanese faculty at the picnic.
CULTURAL PANEL
-Nici informs that the Cultural Panel will be held Tuesday October 25th at Bonner lecture hall starting at 7 pm until 8:30 pm. She specifies that participants need to be there at 6:45 american time.
-The participants are: Sayaka, Valentin, Glenroy, Luke, Alex, Max, Sara, Mariam, Dinesh, Bintu, Maria, Pamela, Wura, Shawn and Carlos.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
-Nici asks for ideas for new theme for the International Night, because the one chosen last meeting was already the theme in 1999. Everybody votes and the new topic will be: “THE WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEP”. We need volunteers to draw the logo. Sunay, are you willing?
HOMECOMING
-Raveen talks about Homecoming. The theme is Mardi Gras and he says we need to come up with ideas on how to decorate the banner. Booklet is passed so that volunteers write their names down.
-Lanre says that we may be able to afford a big truck, so that we can build a float instead of only using a truck.
-Sylvia says it is hard to build a float and that everybody needs to collaborate.
-Raveen says he needs volunteers to make the banner and the decorations of the float.
FUND RAISING
-Funke talks about the fundraising for the hurricane Katrina…1000 dollars raised so far!!! She asks for volunteers to help this week!
-Trucks for donations of items leave Thursday.
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
-Dr. Gaytan (RCOB) needs help for the Hispanic Heritage Festival.
-Sara will coordinate this with Dr. Gaytan.
PARTY
-Second Party? Date? Halloween costume party? 28 October or 21 of October…
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm
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Minutes International Club Meeting 08/23/2005
Tyus Hall, Tuesday 23 August 2005
Meeting called to order at 8:37 pm
Everyone introduced themselves
BSU
Student Beth was speaking about giving a ride to Wal-Mart and free
lunch for international students on Saturday at noon, and also about the
culture classes.
SECRETARIES ELECTED: Sara Susach and Nike Isola
CULTURAL PANEL: on a Tuesday night, 5 minutes each country and at least
14 countries.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT:
Passed out last year's pamphlet of International Night.
Sylvia asked for theme ideas.
We decided on Around the World in one night.
HOMECOMING
Theme: Mardi Gras
Banner: Raveen wants to start it next week.
COMMITIES:
Nici explains the responsibilities of the different committees
(decoration, fundraising, etc)
Nici passed form for people to sign up
PARTY
Friday 26th at Z's at 11 pm, 3 dollars
Meeting adjourned at 9:37
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Int'l Meeting on tuesday (03/07/05) @ 8:50pm Tyus Lobby
Meeting started by 8:40pm
Katya:
~CULTURAL PANEL: April 13th @ Bonner Hall...7pm every one should try to be
there to support the presenters.
~More donations for Shaun Meyers is still needed.
~Nominations for international student of the year; email your nominations to
Sylvia by March 18th.
~Nominations for next president and vice president have started. Currently we
have:
Nici for President and Pheobi for vice president.
Please turn in your nominations by March 18.
~PICNIC: April 23rd at the Tanner State Park
~SIX FLAGS: April 24th
~Publicity committee needs to advertise the next ISC party: April 15th.
If you have access to other list serve help to announce the ISC party.
Publicity committee needs to make flyers for Cultural Panel.
~People interested in getting involved in the Student Choice Award for
Non-Academic staff should get in touch with Keaton (BSA president) for
information.
The event is on the 11th of April.
~Collect your entertainment CDs from Tayo if you gave her for
international night.
~Tax Workshop is on and it's for everyone even if you are not working. Check
you mail box and email.
~Each committee chair should submit names of people who helped during the
international night.
~PLEASE HELP WITH THE TSUNAMI FUND RAISING........
Meeting adjourned @ 9:10pm
Next meeting is March 29 at 8:30 pm in Tyus Hall Lobby.
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Int'l
Meeting on tuesday (02/08/05) @ 8:50pm Tyus Lobby
CULTURAL PANEL:
14
Countries needed
Dates(volunteers need to choose a day):March 7,9,28,30;April
11,13
Volunteers:Jose-El
Salvador
Katya- Bulgaria
Freya- Germany
Maki-Japan
More volunteers
are needed,if interested contact Funke or
Sylvia.
Awards for Non-Academic
Staff(Student choice Award):
Planning Committee Members needed-so if you want
to volunteer
conatact Keaton(BSA President-(404-683-0864).
ISC Party:
April
15th.. same place & time
INT'L STUDENT OUTING:
Picnic: April 23rd.
11pm-5pm @ McIntosh Park
Six flags: April 24th @ 12pm
DONATIONS NEEDED:
Shaun
Meyers(Jamaica) lost his belongings in a fire hazard at
his house please if
you have anything to donate to him
contact him by emailing the intstu....
TYUS HALL:
Tyus is going to be renovated this summer.Residents will move
to the
Univ. Suite.
Also there's going to be lottery for the new apartments coming
up
behind Tyus looking into that as soon as possible!!!!! Also the tsunami
donations is still on get in torch with Lola if
interested(volunteers are needed). Meeting
adjourned @ 9:30pm
Thank You. Next meeting is Tues., February 22 at 8:30
pm, Tyus Lobby.
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International Student Club meeting:
Tuesday 11th Jan. 2005.
Discussions starting with an opening by
Katya.
-There is a meeting next week tuesday
- Fund raising commitee raised
2,784 USD Funke:
FOOD COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT
-25 countries volunteered
to cook.
- Publix donates Lasanga
- Pick up poster board from Funke's office
to use behind your
table. Please write the name of your country on it and decorate
it.
-
If you want to cooking at the Z6 let Funke know to reserve
space. You must
also email Funke to tell her know what pots, pans and
cooking utensils you
need for her to arrange from Z6.
Sylvia:
People with postcards from their
country should put them on your
poster board.
-People cooking have to turn
in receipt of grocery shopping for
reimbursement. You can spend up to $150
per country.
-Turn in money for ticket and unsold tickets before the
reimbursement.
Unsold tickets MUST be turned in the morning of
International Night so they
may be sold at the door.
Katya:
Volunteers needed for taking charge of general
cleaning:
-Valentin Todorov(770-834-5161)
-Han-min Kim(678-839-3242)
-Maki
Kimura(678-839-3230)
Sylvia: Volunteers needed to serve cokes:Jeff, Mitra,
Taiwo Gavin and
Kayode
-Volunteers also needed for Papa Johns and Publix
tables: Pheobe
has volunteered but we need more.
-Volunteers needed for
recording the event on tape:Jeff and Andy.
PUBLICITY REPORT: Volunteers
needed for publicity.
-Public relation will interview Lanre for times
Georgia
and West Georgia Newspaper. Katya: Volunteers needed for decoration Z6 after
1:30pm.
Sylvia: anybody with an access to printing large banners should see
Katya. ENTERTAINMENT REPORT(Tayo): Countries in fashion show should submit
CDs.
-Mandatory practice will be held on
Monday(MLK day) at lower
floor
Z6 @ 5pm.
-Countries should submit souvenirs
to Sylvia for raffle draw.
-Ideas
needed for the play.
-NO BACKING OUT!!!!!!!
Sylvia: Volunteers needed at
Publix table.
-lanre and Funke will be planning a trip to farmers market.
Email
Funke if you want to go.
-ISC party on the 4th of Feb.
-Award picnic on
April 23rd
-Tickets are now on sale..$3 for UWG student and $5 for Non-student.
See
Sylvia if you want to sell tickets.
-Reserve table at the UCC for selling tickets
Jan. 25 and 26.
Volunteers needed to staff the tables from 10-2.
-Tshirts
are ready for $10 (color:sky blue/navy blue). Last
chance to order one is Friday,
Jan. 14.
-People without any cultural clothe should wear tshirts on the
International
night.
-Get your tshirts before friday or else you'll get none.
-New secretary
is appointed: Joanne Roberts(Jamaica)
-Good News!!!!!...We are now permitted
to stay on campus all year round
with a
fee of $10 per night when school
is not in session IF you have
housing contracts for the semester before the
break and the
semester after the break....Thanks
to Chris Pinnock. -Funke
will be posting the letter on the Instulist. Lola: Volunteers needed for
the tsunami fundraising. Please email her if
you want to volunteer. Meeting
adjourned.... Next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 8:30 pm at Tyus Hall
Lobby. This is
the final meeting before International Night so please be there!
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International
Student Club Meeting 12/02/04The meeting started with the International
Night reports from the different
committees. FUNDRAISING: Have
been doing research and evaluations over the entities
able to help the club.
They also requested help for members of the club to
do the same. Fund Raising
due by the end of the week. FOOD: * there are 20 countries cooking
*
we need 5 or 4 more countries to cook.
* Spain, Sweden, and Ireland, can you
cook?
* all the countries that are going to cook will have all their
expenses
covered up to $100 per country. PUBLICITY: The banner is posted already,
because the idea is to start
earlier
this year. We need, and we are trying
to attract as many people as possible.
For those that have FRESH IDEAS please
feel free to speak up!!
ENTERTAINMENT: Tayo explained the entertainment
for the night:
* The performances
* The fashion show (stated who are the
countries participating) INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE ON THURSDAY JAN. 27th.
IN THE Z-6.
$3 for students
$5 for non students. The T-Shirts can
be ordered probably for $10 each when you get back from
the break. Sylvia´s
announcement: For those that are leaving the country for this
christmas break
you NEED to stop by Sylvia´s office to check if your I 20
needs to be
signed
and everything is in order. Please make sure you do it! The president wants
to say thanks to all the members of the club for being
part of it, and for
all the work and passion on doing it. Have a good break everybody! Next
meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 8:30 pm in Tyus Lobby.
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International
Club Meeting on 11/16/04 The meeting officially started at 8.45 pm.
(Formal time: 8.30pm) BSU members talked about a proposal to include in
a cultural class, that
is suppose to take place 8 weeks in the semester with
a class per week.They
ask for the opinion of the members of the club. Some
members supported the
idea. They also informed about the Thanksgiving
Meal this coming Thursday at 7
pm, specially prepared for interational students. The
president comfirmed that the next meeting is going to be the last one for
this
Fall semester and the last two events are: the International Party
(tomorrow
night) and the presentation that has been held during this week. ENTERTAINMENT
(actual program) and FUND RAISING are due to Sylvia by
December 1. REPORTS: *
FOOD COMMITTEE: Funke listed all the countries that are going to
be cooking. She also requested
more countries to join them. 21 is the actual
number of countries cooking.
Publix and Papa John's are going to be requested
to provide pizza and
food. We need more countries. Please volunteer to cook! *
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTE: Landscape community service: Information
about the program. Community service at Bowdon Georgia (exit I66 East) will
be held this coming
Sunday, and food is going to be provided for those who
contributed to the
program. The president explained that the $140 made
in the carwash was split in $50 for
the kids peace and the rest for the Latino
Women Hospital.
Please donate school supplies to Lola for the back to school
packs for
Kids Peace. *PUBLICITY COMMITTEE: Explained how
publicity has been taken care this semester for the
international party, and
the carwash primarily along with the Cultural
Panel. The President is
going to ask Resview to include International movies in their
schedule. *
RESIDENCE LIFE COMMITTEE: The request to have a full year room accomodation
in order not to move during
the breaks has been proposed, and we are waiting
for their answer. People Showing up tomorrow morning to work the exhibit
table are: Ndimo: 10 to 11 Lola: 12 to 1.00 Chris: 11 to 12 Faith:
1 to 1.45 Linda: 11 to 11.30 Maki: 11.30 to 12.30 Lanre: 12
to 2.00 The table will be presented from 10am to 2 pm. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT 2005 SHIRTS We tried to agree on a color the make the International
Night tshirts.
A few suggestions were made, but Sylvia will check on the avialability
of
sky blue shirts with black print. PARTY Lanre reminded
the members about the party on November the 17th (TONIGHT).
Biola and Markus
volunteered to collect money at the door. And others were
urged to bring their
music CD's to Funke's office by Wednesday afternoon. The meeting adjourned
at 9:30 pm. The next meeting is in Tyus Hall Lobby on November 30 at 8:30
pm.
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International Club Meeting on 11/02/04
Meeting
starts at 8:39pm
~Lanre introduces the West Georgia cameraman,Tony from BSU,
Betty Zane
Waters and some elders who brought refreshments for the meeting.
~Lanre
then talked about the low turn out for the car wash and need for
participation.
Car
wash postponed to Friday Nov. 5th. @ 1:30pm-5:pm.
~Fall outing posponed to
Sat. Nov. 6th
~TAYO REPORTED ON ENTERTAINMENT:
14 countries for fashion
show
One Drop performance
Jamaican Dance
African Dance
Nicaraguan
Dance
Indian Dance
Maki's performance(Chinese Tea Party)
Martin and Raoul's
performance
Maki's song
Raffle draw
LANRE TALKED ABOUT PUBLICITY:
Sylvia
raised $600 for Int'l night
$100 donation by ex-Int'l club nigerian president.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION:
Please donate items from your countries for exhibition
int'l
movies will be on Resview so if you have any movie
give to Funke.
FUNKE TALKED ABOUT FOOD: 19 countries are cooking and there would be
$100 reembursement.
LOLA'S REPORT ON COMMMUNITY SERVICE:
Kame Hanson from "KidsPeace"talked
about what the
programme is all about.
They want international student to
come and talk to the
children about their countries.
You can donate gifts
and back to school kits for the kids.
Volunteers are needed on the 7th and
14th of Nov. to help
in preparation for a dedication ceremony to the governor
of
Geogia,lunch will be provided.
Lanre said a DJ is needed for the mansion party
Lastly
West Georgia Photographer wants to take picture of Int'l student for Dr.
Sethna's
Xmas cards.
Meeting adjourned.........
The
next meeting will be Nov. 16 at 8:30 pm in Tyus Hall Lobby.
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International
Club Meeting on 10/19/04.
Katya started the meeting at 8:45pm;
Talked
about housing petition,
HOMECOMING: people volunteering for
banner decoration should
meet on thursday.
Int'l party on the 17th of Nov.
CARWASH
fund raising at Oct. 29th at Johnny Sub by 1:30pm
FALL OUTING: Zoo
and CNN center on Nov.6th
Int'l education week on 15th Nov. to 19th;
*DISPLAY ARTIFACTS from various conutries in front UCC.
*Submit artifacts to Funke,
Sylvia or drop in office
before Nov. 13th.
Nov. 15th Monday 10am to 3pm
we will be handling out pens and stickers
with Int'l logo in front of UCC and
recruit new members.
Homecoming parade this Saturday at 9:00am. COMMITTEE REPORT:
PUBLICITY BY RAVEN: he said they posted some poster without
permission
and Sylvia told him to make sure to get stamps to avoid being
penalized.
Volunteers
for the Int'l week:
Nov. 15th, 10am to 3pm at the UCC.
Nike Isola (1pm-2pm)
Freya
Duhme (12-1pm)
Maki Kimura (10am-12)
Nia Kulakova (1pm-3pm)
Raveen Demel
(11am-2pm)
Markus Behrend (11am-2pm)
Mathias
Lola Jimoh (12-1pm not sure)
Nia
Ball (11-12noon)
Biola Eyitayo (10-11:50am& 1pm-2pm) FOOD COMMITTEE BY FUNKE:
Presently there are 14 countries but we need 25 countries
so please
volunteer to cook.
Sylvia then spoke about Jimmy(Greek) opening
his restaurant by th Marathon
Gas Station so go and enjoy yourselves.
Meeting
ends at 9:30 pm. Next meeting Nov. 2 at 8:30 pm in Tyus Hall
Lobby.
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International Club
Meeting on 10/5/04.
The Meeting started at 8:45pm.
Funke spoke
on food for international night:
*14 countries already volunteered.
*More volunteers needed.
Katya spoke about homecoming on Oct.23rd:
* Volunteers are needed for banner decoration.
* Volunteers also needed for
costumes.
* Mathias volunteered to dress as Elvis.
* Freya(Germany) volunteered
to dress.
* Maki(Japan) and Marcus volunteered for decoration.
Discussion
on Cultural panel by Lanre.
* Volunteers were reminded and told to
be prepared.
* Nigerian Volunteer is needed cause Funke will busy
taking
pictures.
Discussion on Int'l night entertainment by Tayo.
* Volunteers
are needed for fashion show.
* People should bring ideas for what to do.
* Tayo will bring the last international night tape so
that people will have
an idea of what to expect.
Discussion on Int'l night logo.
* Lanre
showed two diagrams and there was a vote.
Tony from BSU talked about stone
mountain trip and people signed up to go.
Lanre Postponed the fall outing
till further notice
Car wash is on Friday Oct. 29th for Mansion party.
Lanre encouraged people to sign up for the Car Wash fund raising.
International
party is on Wednesday Nov. 17th. Meeting was adjourned at
9.30pm The next meeting is Oct. 19 at Tyus Hall Lobby at 8:30
pm.
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International Student Club Meeting 09/21/04 President
Lanre Jimoh called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. BSU: The
older ladies from the BSU were gracious to provide the refreshments for the night. International
Night 2005 theme: The M & M theme originally decided
upon turned out to be too expensive to execute.
So, another theme had to
be chosen.
2nd. Choice: "the door at your doorstep" had no support
by the group.
Final option: "Unity and Diversity" Home
coming: The members were informed about the Homecoming
events and expectations. Nomination for king and queen.
You need a 2.5 GPA
being a junior or senior.
Taking a full class term.
submit application
for Sep. 24th
Oct 12th. is the election. Awards for
homecoming: team creativity.
Best use of homecoming
theme.
Best use of the truck.
Best decoration. Homecoming
theme: request ideas for the theme, get in touch with Katya.
UWG Grand "viva Las Vegas"
Proposition: someone could dress like
Elvis and walk in front of the truck. Cultural panel: Oct.
11 at Bonner Lecture Hall. Speakers be there at 6:45 pm.
Promotion for cultural
panel. International party: The party
will be hold at the Mansion as a 18 to none vote and choose it.
Open party
to the whole camps or not? Issue.
Collect money at the entrance
Fundraising:
Carwash volunteers: Nia Kulakova, Raveen, Moyeen, Tayo, Amit,
Raul, Freya, Jonas,
Shandra, Jose,
Natalia, Cindy, Lanre, Nike, Lola,
Shirley, Sebastian, Martin. Fall Trip: Cnn,
Six flags, Zoo, Laser Tag, Stone mountain (sponsor by BSU) Everybody
please answer Sylvia's emails!!! If you want to stay On Campus
for thanksgiving and have the cafeteria open,
Email
Sylvia. If you are
think about staying here for the summer, Email Funke!!!! The
meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm. The next meeting is Oct.
5 in Tyus Hall Lobby at 8:30 pm.
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International
Student Club Meeting 09/07/04 The meeting was called to
order at 8:45 pm by President Lanre Jimoh. CULTURAL PANEL Sylvia
talked about Cultural Panel and asked for volunteers.
Cultural Panel at Bonner
Lecture Hall
Oct. 11 at 7pm
Volunteers; Columbia-(Natalia), Sri lanka-(Raveen),
Jamaica-(Chris
Pinnock), Germany-(Freya), Senegal-(Ndimo), Spain-(Raquel),
Argentina-(Martin), Russia-(Nia), Nigeria-(Funke), China-(Bai), El
Salvador-(Cindy),
Gambia-(Bintu), Denmark-(Jonas),
Japan(Maki). 1. HOMECOMING Homecoming;Theme:
Vegas Night.
Moyeen explains homecoming to all
Suggestions:Use of different
currencies,Dice, Banner.
2. COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Committee Chairs
were introduced. 3. ENTERTAINMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
International Night: Cut entertainment down...
Program of entertainment due
to Sylvia by Dec. 1. 4. FOOD COMMITTEE
Food committee
needs to get in action. 5. NEXT PARTY
Moyeen made
suggestion about raising money for the next party to be at the
Mansion...if
people are willing to cook and sell their food.
Those interested send email
to Lanre, Katya,or Funke.
Reserves Z's for the next party. 6.
RESIDENCE LIFE PETITION
Sign residence petition. 7.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT LOGO
Matthias, Sunay and Freya working on Int'l night's
banner from abroad.. 8. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Int'l education Week: Foreign embassies celebrates
:exhibit souvenirs,artworks,currencies
and outfits.
:ordered pens with int'l club logo.
:Nov15th -19th
:Int'l
film festival week..watch out!!!! 9. BSU
Tony from
BSU was introduced.
:Elderly ladies are willing to provide food for meetings!!!
:Willing to accept visitors during weekends
:Planning a big dinner for us!!! 10.
WEST GEORGIAN
Erika & Ijeoma from Newspaper:Willing to make stories
on any international
students with pictures. 11. SAC
Moyeen presents SAC celebration of peace:
:People to volunteer to write peace
in any language
:Sept 9th @ 11-2pm.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Next meeting is Sept. 21 at 8:30 pm in Tyus Hall Lobby.
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International
Student Club Meeting August 19, 2004
The International Student Club
Meeting was called to order at 8:45 pm by
President Lanre Jimoh. All students
(new and old) were introduced.
Elections for the
office of the ISC Secretary:
Tayo, Can, Phoebe, Mike and Martin ran for
secretary. Tayo and Martin were elected. Thank you all for running and congratulations
to the two who were
elected!
Honors College:
Michael Hester from the Honors College came to talk to the students about
the Honors college, and He mentioned a number of benefits of being an Honors student.
Students with a GPA 3.2 or higher can be part of the honor college.
If you
register for honors classes you will have less students in your
class, more
interaction with the professor and you will become a person
instead of a number.
Honor students can register the 1st day of class, even before the seniors do.
Every Spring break there is travel organized by the honors college and full
paid for all of the honor students that wants to go.
To graduate with honors
you will have to take at least 10 honors classes,
and one of your senior papers
has to be changed into a research thesis.
It is a very good complement for
your resume and very good seen by the
graduate schools. If you are planning
to apply to become honors student you can send an email to
this address: mhester@westga.edu
*ISC Committees: Publicity committee
Food
committee
Fund raising committee
Decoration committee
Community service committee
Entertainment committee
Social events
ChairPeople will be chosen to be in charge of each committee.
International Night Theme:
Krasi's suggestion: Traditional Drinks night. (4 votes)
Chris's suggestion: One love. (4 votes)
Tayo's suggestion: A journey
through the world
Shirley's: It's all about M&M's
(20 votes The Winner)
The world cup.
Funke's suggestion: The world at your doorstep. (16 votes)
International Party
Friday 27th At Z's (formerly Spyro Gyro) at 10.00pm
Soccer
Team:
Students were encouraged by Juan to join the
ISC intermurals soccer team, and people suggested that a women's ISC soccer team
be formed. Player would be meeting at the field Wednesday 7.30 pm
Residence
Life Petition
Students were urged to sign the petition
supporting 12month residence in Tyus hall
ISC Picture
Memorabilia
Sunitha urged the ISC members to send in
photo's to be put on the photo collage that is done each year.
Tayo
invited people to join the Circle K community service club, and she mentioned
that their meeting will be at the UCC on Thursday 7.00 pm
Lanre
asked that students should bring things that represent their your countries for
the ISC exhibition.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm
THE
NEXT ISC MEETING IS ONE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 8:30 IN TYUS LOBBY. PLEASE BE
THERE!
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