Champions of Character

Minutes for September 7, 2008

8pm at Gallagher Lounge

Rebecca Harman: Secretary

I. Introduction of 2008-2009 committee

a. 08-09 Officers: Dustin Brown: Co-President

Colleen Dansart: Co-President

Rebecca Harman: Secretary

Samantha Johnson: Treasurer

08-09 Advisors: Chris Miron: CHAMPS Committee Advisor

Liz Garthwright: Community Service Coordinator

Teams Present: Women's Golf, Men's Golf, Women's Volleyball, Men's Volleyball, Dance, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field

II. Budget for 2008-2009

a. $200 per semester provided by CSA

b. Items/events covered in budget;

i. Student Athlete of the Month Award Plaques

ii. CHAMPS T-shirt screen

iii. Adopt-a-Highway fees

iv. Pack the Place: Basketball or Volleyball game

v. Kid's Day

vi. Super Bowl/March Madness event

III. Service Projects: Must be approved by Liz Garthwright prior to service participation

a. Possible Ideas:

i. Aiding with new Weight Room Rennovation- Moving equipment from the basement and PAC

ii. ALS Bike-a-thon: information provided by coordinator at University of Dubuque

iii. Kid's Day in the Spring

IV. Miscellaneous Items

a. CHAMPS T-shirt ideas for screens

b. Fundraising/CHAMPS event ideas

V. Student Athlete of the Month: September 2008

a. Awarded to Caitlin Woods: Softball

VI. Sport Recaps for the month

a. Women's and Men's Golf: Season is underway and both teams have had at least one outing so far.

b. Women's Volleyball: Season is also in full swing- first home game is coming up soon

c. Men's Volleyball: Conditioning has begun as well as some Open Gyms

d. Dance: Practices are underway and team is learning the year's routines. The team will also be competing at the IA State Dance competition in Des Moines at the beginning of December.

e. Baseball and Softball: Fall season practices have been going for two weeks. First fall games are coming up in the next couple of weeks.

f. Track: Strength and Conditioning has begun for the men's and women's team.

VII. Meeting Adjourned at 8:40pm. Next meeting for Committee is October 12^th at 7pm in West Locust/Rose O'Toole Hall.