3. Jacqueline Novogratz Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads Acumen Fund, a nonprofit that takes a businesslike approach to improving the lives of the poor. In her new book, The Blue Sweater, she tells stories from the new philanthropy, which emphasizes sustainable bottom-up solutions over traditional top-down aid. Option 1: J N invests in ending poverty Option 2: A third way to think about aid
6. Intramural Sand Volleyball The Octopi Games are Monday nights at 7:10pm Fred Beekman Park Next Game is Monday, April 19th Please pay me your $5 registration fee if you want to play!!
7. Executive Board Elections President Treasurer Ventures Director International Projects Marketing Director Human Resources
8. Candidate Questions What skills and/or traits do you have that make you a good fit? (organizational, personal, etc.) What experience do you have that is related to this position? How much time are you willing to put into this position? (weekly) Can you foresee any potential conflicts that would hinder your ability to complete your weekly responsibilities?
9. Bolivia Orphanage Project Discussion What is sustainability? What is our role with previously funded projects? What does it mean to be partners?
10. Hunger Lunch Volunteers Needed Hunger Lunches will be on Mondays from 11-2pm at the South Oval and the Wexner Center Plaza April 19th May 3rd May 17th May 24th
11. Congratulations! If you are a newly elected officer please stay after the meeting to chat with the current Exec Board member in your position
12. Split up into your committees! You’ve got work to do! -Ventures -Marketing -International Projects
14. Chapters who sent representatives to the 2008 Institute earned $2,600 more per chapter than those who did not . Summer Institute This year’s Summer Institute will take place from August 5th – 9th at UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina
15. Summer InstituteGeneral Information For those who are not aware, the Summer Institute is a 5-day leadership training experience that is designed to prepare next year's leaders to run effective Nourish chapters. The cost is $150 (a limited number of need-based scholarships are available.) This covers the cost of lodging and food. Though Chapter Leaders typically attend, the Institute is also a valuable leadership opportunity for Exec Board members or general members, as well. We want to send as many people as we can from our chapter. What?!