Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board
October 8, 2005

Attending:

Scott Warren, Vice President, Bob Richardson, Secretary, Dwight Eller, Treasurer, Bill Malcomb, Member, Tony Marrs, Member
Bob Ruikka, Member, Tom Sanders, Member, Rick Rupkey, Member, Tim Abeyta, Member

Vice President Warren, noting the presence of a quorum but the absence of President Ratia, called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. The meeting was held in the conference room of KMSB/KTTU at 1855 North Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona.

On a motion by Treasurer Eller and a second by Member Abeyta, the minutes of the Board meeting of April 2, 2005 as posted on the website were unanimously approved.

Treasurer Eller reported that there is $815 in the Operating account and $1,802 in the Alumni account. He reported that he has moved funds to savings account to save monthly fees from the bank. There is roughly $1,000 in the savings account for a total of $3,618.

Member Malcomb reported that he had not yet seen the investment report as of the end of September, but at the end of August the total was approximately $333,468.

Vice President Warren updated the Board on the Tucson Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk next weekend. He reported the $1,000 donated to the cause by the fraternity was greatly appreciated and acknowledged. The event is October 15th.

Secretary Richardson updated the board on Homecoming 2005. There is a mandatory meeting at the University on October 10th for a lecture on alcohol consumption this year. Vice President Warren indicated he would attend. We've paid for the tent for this year and will again have sub sandwiches, soft drinks, beer and wine available. The Membership meeting will be at 10 a.m. and we can start serving alcohol at noon. Several Board members indicated they would be there at 9 a.m. to help set up the tent.

Secretary Richardson reported to the Board that the UA Greek System continues to falter with no growth and continuing risk management issues. There was a specific discussion about the issues houses are facing on the west side of campus with the neighborhood association. It was also noted that Delta Chi is attempting recognition from the University after being kicked off four years ago.

There followed a lengthy discussion about the need to reach out to EB alumni and get a good list of addresses, phone and e-mail addresses. Treasurer Eller moved and Member Sanders seconded to authorize Secretary Richardson to reach out to Brother Lee Cox to contract with him to work to get as many good addresses for EB members in Arizona as possible and to spend up to $1,000. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board tentatively scheduled the annual regular meeting of the Board for Saturday, November 19, 2005.

Under Old Business, there was discussion about possible publicity involving our donation to the UA Arboretum. Member Sanders reported that there had been some but had requested more. There was discussion about organizing a walk to the plaque during Homecoming.

Under New Business, there was further discussion of outreach to alumni and expanding alumni involvement in advance of a potential rechartering effort.

Following Good of the Order, the Board Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

These minutes were approved at a special / regular meeting of the EB Board on November 19, 2005.

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Signed:

Bob Richardson
Secretary