wow.. i like this whole writing-minutes-on-the-computer-as-we-go-along
thing.. :)

present : fen, wilg, sh, et

1. moderator

got language from beland - 

concept of supermajority - not currently in constitution
question - do we explain how officers are elected in current const?
	yes - art. 3

strike sentence about supermajority
no discussion

addition reads as follows :
Moderator :
-Shall serve as chairperson of meetings
-Shall set schedules and agenda for meetings in coordination with the secretary
-Should ensure that all viewpoints are voiced

5-2-1 - passes (5/7)
sarah will deal with constitutional changes (including formatting to 
fit with current constitution). 

2.  2002 proposals :

question - is ifc's proposal done?  except for sep/oct question, yes.  

wilg said that want to rush w/ ifc - but cool w/ spring rush, but not
	as only rush
et and tep have pledge programs - et has talked about timing etc. 
big argument within IFC between sep/oct 
s.h. is undecided r.e. fall rush
sarah will talk to jeff (dormcon) r.e. spring rush
can wait to finalize proposal - still have time until 2002
admins pushing for initiation by end of term (b/c of pn/r changes?)
	who?  kate baxter - larry bacow?
what do we want from ifc? :
	money
	kickoff
	daily confusion
	midway?  
what do we want from res. system? : frosh to be happy?
	do we want to undermine dorm rush? 
	do we want to work with dorms?  will they help us?
	moderate discussion on the merits of choice, and agreement that
		choice is a good thing
	no consensus on actually working with dorms. 
when are they (ifc/admins) deciding?  
	about the lottery - timing, emphasis?  
	about rush?
robin and sarah will talk to dormcon
robin will make outline about rush - talk with emily
keep spring rush open to other houses too, but lgc focused?

proposal happening over email list.  robin and sarah will
make sure this happens (my thesis be damned!) we will
vote on it at next meeting - watch your email!

3.  rush books

jojo and karrisa have been sick (speculations abound)
books are due on wednesday 5pm
karissa will redouble efforts to talk to jojo about getting books
	separated or mailed out separately. 
sarah will draft cover letter

4. R.A.s

future of RAs
admins says RAs not going away
tdc/wilg are having a meeting to talk about the program
	margaret will forward info about time
similar meeting at et on thursday 9pm - et send van (by lgc houses too) 
show up!  talk!
RAs WILL happen, questions are :
	job description
	training - currently same as dorms
	who pays them
	who hires them - criteria
	interaction with house managers

5. mit-cambridge exchange

30 juniors participate from each uni.
robin met with kirk kollenbrander (kdk) and with annie and rory
	about the program and housing for the cambridge folks
kirk very adamant about getting fsilgs participating
kirk offered us looking at cambridge students files so we could
	choose them. 
can we talk to the students? (2-way communication) robin will 
	emphasize importance of this in next meeting
kirk offered to send the 3 (robin, annie, rory) to england (!!) 
	to meet with students and help assign them to 
	living groups
if an exchange student doesn't work out, could we ask them to leave?
	kirk worried about this - 
	basically same as problems with dorms
cambridge uni culture similar to ilg-living 
what do we need from houses to commit?
	2-way communication
	list of expectations - house jobs, house policies, etc. 
fenway and et seem interested - dependent on how much communication
rather have 40 places and be empty than have a person for whom we
	were last choice
3 presidents can also help prevent "big mistakes" if they go to 
	england and help with selection
	will that perpetuate stereotypes?

6. announcements

women's conference at 7:30 thursday at ifc
heads-up : incident  at ato  w/ members of the roots
	alcohol was involved - fight on the roofdeck
	probably in globe on monday
	ato in damage control mode (ifc too)
treasure hunt on saturday - 12pm registration, krege oval
	preregistration means free t-shirt
	going around to different houses - benefits hunger hike, 
	bbq at 4pm - bbq pits
panhel carnival is friday - not sure of location, will email out later
ifc awards dinner is wednesday - chapter of the year - etc
	we were asked if we had any awards to give.. hehe
non-residential new member education committee - tuesday 10pm, ifc office
	pledge programs, scheduling options, 
	requirements, dues, etc. 
	ilg's and redefining pledge programs
do we need to make a statement about ato?  
	not now - maybe if we disagree about what happens b/c of
	clc or ifc sanctions etc.. 

7. next meeting
13th may, 2pm, wilg
on agenda :
moderator elections
cambridge update
prososal vote

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Sarah McDougal
Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
asarahm@mit.edu