Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors
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GBM Minutes - Wed. Sept.18.2013

Meeting Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 2013
Time: 12-1PM
Location: Sondheim 108
Scribe: Mary Anne Dalanon

I. Introductions and Announcements
  • Number of Attendees: 13
  • Officers present:
    Molissa, President
    Shanelle, Vice President
    Mary Anne, Secretary
    Jasmine, Treasurer
    Brooke, Public Relations Officer
  • Powershift October 2013 information given by Rob Barrett
II. Discussion of Results from Survey
  • Events people would like to attend: (listed most to least votes/interest)
    • Guest Speakers: Professionals (most votes/interest)
    • GES Study Party
    • Social between students and professors
    • Panel of GES Alumni
    • Guest Speakers: Students
    • Guest Speakers: Professors
    • Movie screenings
    • Career advice
    • Get to know each other activities
  • Other event suggestions:
    • Kayaking
    • E-waste recycling day
    • Tours of environmental places
    • "Wear Green Day"
  • Evenings were voted for best time to have events
  • General Body Meetings most voted to be biweekly and on Fridays from 1-2PM
III. Committee Break Out Session
  • Molissa, Chair of Panel Committee
    • Covers academic/networking events like "Panel Night with Professionals"
  • Brooke, Chair of Event Committee
    • Covers social/networking events like "Informal Social with Professors and Students"
  • Shanelle, Chair of Group Development Committee
    • Covers social and get-to-know-each-other events
    • Some ideas for events: campus wide scavenger hunt, UMBC Harvest Fest, UMBC Homecoming Spirit Banner, community gardening, hiking, kayaking
  • Jasmine, Chair of Fundraising Committee
    • Covers fundraising for all events outside of GES CoM budget
  • Everyone is open to join a committee for which they would like to participate in planning
IV. Closing Remarks
  • Next meeting: Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 from 1-2PM, location TBA