Society of American Archivists - UT Student Chapter

Society of American Archivists
University of Texas at Austin Student Chapter

10 September 2003 MEETING MINUTES

Next meeting: Wednesday, 17 September 2003

Present: Daniel Alonzo, Jennifer Madden, Aubrey Carrier, Ron Drees, Brandon Burke, Catherine Stollar, Melissa Bailey, Anne Donovan, Catherine O’Dell, Dr. David Gracy, Vidya Narayan, Rebecca Snow, Lisa Boettrich, Christina Thomsen, Monique DeLatte, Mary Anne MarDock.

Daniel called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.

I. Archives Week 2003

A. Speakers

* Catherine S. has contacted Michael Heskitt and Chris LaPlante from the State Archives, and is waiting to hear back from them. She will also contact Dana DeBeauvoir.
* The location used will depend on the speaker’s requirements (i.e. presentation technology, etc.). The board considered the LBJ School auditorium or the Texas Student Union as possible venues for Keith Watenpaugh’s speech before settling on the Architecture building, where Andras Riedlmayer spoke last year. Daniel will look into reserving the space.
* Dr. Gracy plans to deliver his forgery presentation Wednesday, 29 October at 7:00 p.m.

B. Fundraising

* Ron has finalized the fundraising letter. Dr. Gracy suggested creating an SAA letterhead for a more professional appearance.
* Dean Dillon is granting SAA $250 to use however we see fit.
* Daniel will apply to Student Government for additional funds. This and the SASI money will be used for publicity.

C. Publicity

* Daniel contacted AlphaGraphics and was quoted a price of $950 for fifteen 11” x 22” posters.
* Posters, flyers and brochures should be designed in bright, eye-catching colors, and should be done by mid-October to be ready in time for Archives Week.
* The date of the New York Times photo has not been determined. Catherine S. will contact the Times for more information.
* Aubrey reported plans to contact local media sources (city and campus newspapers, television and radio stations) and archives-related listservs to get the word out about our activities for Archives Week. Marianne may be able to help with radio publicity.

II. Networking with other student groups

* Catherine O’Dell summarized the events of last Monday’s SASI meeting. The next SASI meeting will be held Monday, 6 October at 5:00 p.m.
* Daniel contacted the PCS students, who have expressed interest in holding a Bowling Night / SAA-PCS mixer. The date is tentatively set for Thursday 25 September, at the Texas Union around 6:00 p.m.

III. Post-Archives Week Events

* Daniel has contacted Stephanie Malmros about organizing a tour of the Center for American History.

IV. Next Meeting

* The next meeting will be held Wednesday, 17 September 2003 at 12:00 noon in SZB 556. Everyone is welcome.

Daniel adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.

Minutes submitted 10 September 2003 by Aubrey Carrier, Secretary.

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