November Book Exchange Meeting is a Big Hit!

Our gathering at The Java House on November 10, 2011 was a success!  We had 8 members in attendance, and conducted two business meetings for the price of one. 
       First, the short House Corporation meeting was held to resolve and vote on changes to the By-Laws.  The issues that were approved by a vote of the members attending were 1) increasing the level of expenditure that does not require Board approval, so that maintenance costs can be quickly paid when due, 2) including a "whistle-blower" clause, as recommended by National, and 3) adding a Disclosure clause, regarding possible conflicts of interest, as well, also recommended by National.
      Secondly, we conducted a regular business meeting of the Alumnae Chapter.  We discussed the possibilities for a Career Day, with the active chapter, and it was decided that we will set our sights for next year in the spring of 2013.  We also discussed doing a finals week service project for the live-in members of Sigma.  Sara Hektoen and Sarah Griebahn volunteered to coordinate with the housemother and deliver care packages to the live-ins, while others volunteered to help with the items to be included.
      We finalized our plans for the December meeting, our Annual Christmas Party, which is having a make-over this year.  We will be meeting at The Brick Arch Winery in West Branch, on Sunday, December 11, 2011, from 2-4pm.  Those who will be attending are asked to bring an appetizer to share, and beverages will be provided.  We will also be gathering donations for the Domestic Violence Intervention Project, so please bring a paper product that can be used at the shelter, as well as any hotel soap, shampoo, etc. that you may have collected and are willing to share.
     We concluded by sharing our gathered book selections for some great winter reading:  there were wonderful new novels to explore, some fun light-hearted coffee table books and recipe books were included,  as well as some great mysteries and romance novels.  Everyone agreed it was a swell evening with sisters.  We hope you can all join us for more fun in December!