STAR General Member Meeting
03.29.2017
Ice Breaker: Human Machine
Divide into groups of 3-4, you will be acting out a piece of machinery/technology. You
will have 4 minutes to discuss and come up with a plan and then present it
to the group. We will vote on the best at the end.
Congratulations to Teams 5 and 8 on winning for their demonstration of a time machine and revolving door.
Slating:
Descriptions are on the STAR website
Link to qualtrics survey: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uggfrYIhumOnEF
If you are interested in running for an exec position, you have until Wednesday, April 5
to submit the survey listing your top choices (up to 4) of positions you would like to run for.
Prepare a short presentation on why you want to be on the exec board/
why you would be a good fit for the position; visual aids are allowed; please dress business casual if you
are presenting
Have a speech prepared and typed (regardless) so that it can be sent out to members who are officially excused
from meeting;
if you are unable to be at meeting but would like to run for an exec position you may submit a video to be
shown or send your speech to the STAR account or an advisor and the advisors will deliver on your behalf
Elections will be next general meeting, April 12 at 4pm
If elected, the new exec board will transition with the current exec board April 19
Finance:
Main Duties: keeping track of STAR’s budget and finding ways to fundraise for STAR
such as the swim meets and lend a helping hand if another position needs
help; work with the Student Org Business Office to use the credit card and track the finances
Time Commitment: 2 hours every week for office hours, except will be busier when a swim meet is approaching
(these dates vary each year)
This position can be done with one person or it can be a co-position, it depends on your availability
Membership:
Main responsibility is to plan and execute the membership drives by:
Advertising membership drive
Reviewing or updating application
Creating interview schedule
Assisting with final selection process
Managing communications with new members
Time commitment is 2 office hours/week
During the busiest times (beginning of fall and spring semester) plan to be in the office around 5 hrs per week.
This position can be held by a single person or a co-chair (both have been done in the past)
VP Internal Programs:
My job is to organize meeting attendance. Receive emails when members:
Missing Individual Meetings
Can’t make any meetings
Inactive for the semester
Resigning
Any questions on attendance or anything
Respond to emails when members:
Miss meeting
Low STAR required 5 hours
Dismiss members who do not meet attendance requirements
Other assorted attendance issues
Help other Execs when Needed
Time commitment is 2 hours/week
During the busiest times (beginning and end of semester)
This position will be held by a single person
Secretary:
Main responsibilities are recording attendance at general member meetings and
taking notes/recording meeting minutes for both the general and exec meetings.
Time commitment: 1 office hour weekly to update attendance and write meeting minutes; help
other positions as needed.
This position will be held by one person
Campus Activities and Events:
Main responsibilities:
Generating and coordinating social activities inside and outside of meetings
Create speaker schedule for general meetings
Organize participation in campus events (Homecoming, Dance Marathon, Festival of Trees, etc.)
Assist with Senior Recognition
Collect nominations for STAR of the Week.
Time Commitment is 1 office hour per week with the busiest time during homecoming and end of semester
(recognition)
This position will be held by one person
Hawkeye Host:
This is a group within STAR that requires an application and interview.
Applications will be included in the weekly email!
Commitment for this position includes to every home game from three hours before the game
until kick-off with benefits including a free meal and ticket to every home game
Host football recruits and their guests to a meal, a tour of the football facilities, and to watch pregame
on the field
You don't need to know much about football since many also have questions about academics
Class Hosting:
Hosted to Class, Honors Preferred:
Monday, 4/10 - Sydney Sauschuck from Port Jervis, NY, is looking for a class relating to Spanish,
Pre-Law, and/or Human Rights between 9:30-10:20, and anytime after 1:30!
Thursday, 4/13 - Mason Shriver from Glasford, IL, wants to be hosted to a class anytime from
10:30-1:20! He is interested in Biomedical Engineering.
Thursday, 4/13 - Harper Truog from Leawood, KS, wants to be hosted to lunch (12:30-1:30) AND
class (after 2:30). She’s interested in English. (Host to one or both if able!)
Hosted to Lunch, Honors not Required:
Monday, 4/3 - Hunter Koontz from Redondo Beach, CA wants to be hosted to lunch from 12:0012:45! He is interested in Creative Writing. (Honors NOT required, from CA if possible!)
Thank you to everyone who has been hosting and helping with visits