BSC Energy Club

Meeting Minutes for Energy Club

Agenda Items

The officers will have to take care of the pizza they won from the BOG. 

Thanks to those who arranged it! And Thanks to the BOG for the Pizza!!

If you feel up to it you can conduct elections for offices in the fall.

There was a motion to vote by e-mail, by Ellen, and it was seconded. All voted and unanimously agreed.

Nominations were as follow/ With an e-mail sent out to those not in attendance, to respond by Friday, if they wish to nominate someone.

President

Lucas Gulstad

Randy Bittner

Vice President

Cody Nelson

Emery Mattson

Josh Gunter

Secretary

Cindy Buchholz

Treasurer

Gully ( Lucas Gulstad)

Cindy Buchholz

BOG Representative (2)

Tanner Zimmerman

AJ Beil

Optimist Activities Coordinator

Luke Boxrud

Andy Muller

Discuss ideas to recruit new members in the fall. 

Cindy Suggested a Salsa Testing Party like the teachers had for all of the students last year. Ellen said she would check and see if the teachers are doing this again this fall, and if it would be do-able

Randy Bittner suggested putting posters up all over campus, like the Ag Tech building, etc

Cody suggested setting a table at the Jack Science Center.

It was also suggested that we should take more pic’s of activities, and make posters for the Electronics Dept

We will be having a grill out for the students and will provide more details later.

Discussed the Grill Out being held in conjunction with our next Meeting @ Noon in the Boiler Room  April 28^th, and the beginning of the Toilet Bowl Preparation.

Rock the Lawn Volunteers

Volunteers are needed in case it rains. Most everyone at the meeting said they would help, if they were there, and it rained. Date is May 7^th.

Toilet Bowl Races

Carl had the Rules and Reg’s. Got members signed up and releases signed. Toilets are available this Friday. He has great plans for what to do and how to do it. He’s going to be the head of that.

Thanks Carl!

Dennis Larson Charity

The article was read from the Tribune, and who he was was explained to us. All were in favor of Donating 100 lbs of pancake mix to the event. No one knew him or Carissa, except those from Ellen’s class, but if we have the funds available, unanimously everyone thought it was for a good cause, to help defray the medical expenses of his daughters surgeries. Cindy will coordinate between the advisors and Carissa to get this done.

March of Dimes

In total Ellen was able to donate $57.00 to the March of Dimes. The Energy Club received a Thank- you for the donation.

Dodge ball

There was discussion about when to have this, which led to discussion about scraping the idea.

Carl said when the Intramural Dodgeball Tournaments are over, it would be good to do it about 2 days after that. He is going to find out when that is and get back to us. We will need Volunteers to help with that, signage, etc. more later.

New Business

Holly informed us about a BOG Club challenge, to be held April 26^th, Called Clean up Day. Club decided to do it from 1-3, and a sign up sheet was passed around.

Leigh Kasperi suggested for Recruiting purposes and Publicity that we should have someone take pic’s of events and put a scrap book/photo album together. To elect some to be in a position as a parliamentarian, or something to that effect. Great Idea, Leigh!

Minutes for March 24^th Meeting

March of Dimes: Prior discussion had indicated we would be making a Donation, and due to BSC’s policy and inability to cut a check promptly, it was decided to go ahead with personal donations. These were collected by Ellen, and she will forward to the March of Dimes Organization.

Tour: This will be April 21^st, all day. We will be touring both Cargill and Cavendash Farms. A sign up sheet was passed around, and we need a commitment by the end of this week. For any of you not present, please respond to myself, Ryan or Kyren, if you intend to go. Remember to be eligible, you must be in good standing with BSC and have participated in one service event,  that the Energy Club has helped with.

Blood Drive to be held March 31^st. Free pizza if you donate. If you donate your time, this would be an opportunity for you to be eligible, if you are planning on going  the tour, and have not yet met your requirements, to make the one service event. A sign up list was passed around.

 Relay for Life: Maynard Jungling will be participating in this event, and is looking for support. Enclosed is the link to his website and also to download donation forms. personal web page

Toilet Bowl Race: Holly will be attending BOG and will get a copy of the rules for this.

Dodgeball; A team was put together, there is a total of 7 members. Tanner Zimmerman is heading this up, if anyone is interested in being on the Energy Club team, talk to him. We would love to take First Place this year. There are T-shirts, and prizes for first place.

Election of Officers for next semester;  This was discussed and it was decided to wait until this fall for that.

Jackets;  For anyone who ordered a jacket, they are in, see Ryan about this.

Grill Out; is planned for the Energy Club Members is planned for the week before finals.

The next meeting will be April 14^th at 11:30.  Room 237. See you all then.

St Baldricks Information:

There will be Registration/Donation tables set up March 1^st -5^th on Monday at Schafer Hall, Tuesday at the Lobby of the Jack Science Building, Wednesday and Thursday at the Student Union and Friday at the Energy Center. Our club has been asked to help with Volunteers. A sign up sheet was passed around. “Green sheets” were available for those who wanted to volunteer. The club that gets the most people will get an award. Pizza!

Blood Drive March 31^st.

This is still early, but Cindy will e-mail Mike Hoffman, and forward information regarding specifics, as volunteers needed, times and location.

Optimist Club Bunny Hop March 27^th

We are attempting to win a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by having the largest Bunny Hop. This will take >4000 people. You have to wear Bunny ears and Hop for 5 minutes. There will be free admission to the Zoo that day, for those who are participating. Everyone is encouraged to come. This should be a fun event.

March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is in need of sponsorship for the March of Dimes Walk. The EC decided to donate $50.00. Ellen made a motion to proceed with this, and Maynard seconded it. There was a vote and the majority agreed to this.

Old Business

There was a concern whether to have our Dodgeball Tournament during Rock the Lawn. Since there are so many other events going on, Raylynn from the BOG thought maybe it would be better to have it another time. At this point we are waiting for the weather to warm up, for further planning of this.

Rock the Lawn

This is coming up May 7^th, with this we have our annual Toilet Bowl race. Last year our team took 2^nd place. Our Old Toilet has been disposed of, and this year we get to start fresh with a new toilet bowl!!

In case of Rain, volunteers may be needed to move the festivities inside.

Other fun events will be Bands playing music, Tie Dying, Activities all day. More later on that!

Hoodies

We have been asked to get the word out to members that the Hoodies are in and can be picked up in Ryan’s office from 7:30 to 8:30AM. If that doesn’t work, you can call Ryan and make other arrangements. His phone Number is 224-2412 Or e-mail at Ryan.Caya@bsc.nodak.edu

Energy Club Meeting Minutes from 02-09-10

The Energy Club Meeting was called to order, chaired by Kyren Miller at 11:40 am.

Agenda

1.      Dues. Members were reminded that the membership dues were due today.

This includes a T-shirt for members who do not currently have one.

2.      EGC Review. The Energy Club members were thanked for their help, and in donating their time. The coat check made about $400.00, an the EGC committee usually makes a donation as well. We haven’t received that yet.

3.      Jackets (med and Large) are still available to anyone who wants them. There was a new order taken for Beanies, or hoodies. A sign up sheet was passed around for those who wanted to sign up for one. The Energy Club pays for half of the cost of them.

4.      Day Trip. This is planned for approx the 3^rd week in April. This will be for members in good standing with the club. (dues paid, and must have helped with one service event) This will be to Cargill and to Cavendish Farms.

5.      Blood Drive. Thanks to those of you who helped with the last Blood Drive, and there will be another one coming up March 31^st. As we get closer to that time, we will be asking for volunteers again, to help with that event.

6.      New Member recruitment. The Energy Club is open to anyone who wants to join. The club members are encouraged to think of ways to help recruit new members.  It was suggested that food helps bring people in.

7.      Rock the Lawn is scheduled for sometime in the end of April/May. This event is a free 2 day festivity with Bands playing, ceramics, and tie dying, amongst many other activities.  The BOG has asked if the EC would help with this. It was suggested that this may be a good time for the Charity Dodgeball Tournament. Holly will take this to the BOG and ask if this would be OK, but not to conflict with Rock the Lawn. She will report back.

8.      BOG Holly reported that on 02-24-10 there will be a Quad Campus Jeans Day. This includes Rasmussen College, U of Mary, BSC and United Tribes. Anyone who wears jeans, and would like to donate $1.00, may do so. The proceeds will go to help the victims in Haiti. Donations are to be made in the Student Union, that day.

9.      St. Baldric’s Day. To be held on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17^th. The proceeds of this go to Children’s cancer research. It is a challenge from Basin Electric, and going to be held there. It involves getting pledges and shaving your head. The BOG need volunteers to shave, and anyone interested can talk to Holly. The EC can also donate as a group to this event. This is a good way to promote fundraising through the EC.  Maynard is our new Optimist club coordinator, and this is an Optimist type event. Billy will think about getting his head shaved, and will let Holly know by Friday. Anyone else who needs a Spring Cut, hey, it’s free and for a good cause.

10.  Welcome aboard to our new officers, Treasurer Josh Gunter, and Optimist Event Coordinator Manard Jungling.

The first meeting of the new year will be held Tuesday the 19th at 11:30 -12:30 in room 237.  The club will provide pizza and pop.  Please encourage your friends to join at this time.  If you have questions contact one of the officiers.

Here are the results of the election of officers:President: Ellen O’Leary
Vice President: Cody Nelson
Secretary: Cindy Buccholz
BOG- Holly Basaraba and AJ Biel
Treasurer: A few people wrote one individual in, however a special election will be held to ensure that it is a fair election for that position.

Once again you all did a great job of raising money and helping young kids out in the Bismarck-Mandan area.  Your toys made all these kids smile!  The West River Head Start Program serves 76 kids in the area that are from a low income family. 

Luke Boxrud, Josh Gunter, Ryan Kline, Ellen Oleary, Holly Basaraba

Club,

Due to only 2 lanes being open the officers have decided to cancel the fun night for this Monday.  We will discuss it and let everyone know of a new date ASAP.  Remember to vote for new officers this week by emailing Travis.

·         In attendance: Ellen O’Leary, Cindy Buccholz, Kyle Zachemeier, Billy Otto, Luke Boxrud, Josh Gunter, AJ Biel, Randy Bittner, Clint Goven, Keith Loutzenheiser, Cody Nelson and Katie Wilson

o   NECE facebook page

§  There is an Energy Club alumni group as well

§  Continue to use job seekers for job openings

o   Medina trip

§  Leave at 7am and meet at the south entrance of the NECE

·         SCBA will be used at the fire dept trip

·         Put out fires

·         Eat at Firehouse Ribs

o   $10 all you can eat

·         Leave to go to Cavendish Farms and then come back after that

o   December 7 is the fun night; however there are only two lanes due to a tournament. Please email Kyren or Ryan to let them know if you would like to reschedule or just use the two lanes.

o   December 10^th we will drop off the toys to the Mandan BECEP at noon. Ellen and Holly will purchase the toys tomorrow.

o   AJ Biel will be attending the BOG meeting tonight in place of Holly

o   Soldiers Angels is seeking donations of hygiene items from the community. If you are interested in making a donation, contact Cindy Buccholz.

o   Please continue to think of an idea for the grant we will apply for. One idea was to use the money to pay for a trip and tour a windfarm.

o   Randy Bittner added his name to the list for the Medina trip

Here is the link to our new Energy Department Facebook page and I realize this is long, but at least it takes you directly to the page:

 http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Bismarck-ND/Bismarck-State-College-National-Energy-Center-of-Excellence/206936709179

Check it out!