Minutes from Monday, February 4th's Meeting

Bayanihan Student Organization

General Meeting

February 4, 2008



· MAFA - Midwest Association of Filipino Americans

1. MAFA was started by Marquette 12 years ago!! J

2. February 22-24, 2008 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

3. If you haven't registered yet, register at www.mafa2008.com register before Feb. 9 pay only $30 or registration fee will go up. Fee covers workshops, t-shirt, dinner, and Variety show. Additional money will be needed for food and spending money. Bayanihan will pay for transportation and lodging. *Please print out your receipt for money back for those who have paid their dues*

4. Good place to network with other schools and get to know members of Bayanihan.

5. E-mail will be sent out later regarding departure times, if you haven't signed up email Nikki at Marquette.bso@gmail.com.

· Cultural Show

1. April 4, 2008 in the Weasler Auditorium.

2. Dancers should be receiving email from their choreographers this week. Please respond ASAP for times of availability for practices.

3. Practices will start next week.

4. Anyone who is a good with graphics/arts and wants to help design the program for the show contact Chris.

5. Anyone who still wants to be in a dance also contact Chris.

· Kuya/Ate

1. Saturday, February 9 Ice Skating at Red Arrow Park. Meet in the Student Commons at 1pm. Skating and rental will cost $5.50 plus tax.

2. Tentative Snowboarding/Skiing trip at Alpine Valley, more information will be announced later.

· T-shirts

1. Black with Marquette on the front and the Bayanihan logo on the back. $14/15.

2. If you ordered a shirt they will be available before MAFA, please have money available at the time you pick up your shirt.

3. If you want a shirt, email Lealo with your size.

· Alumni Memorial Weekend

1. April 4-6, 2008. Get to know Bayanihan alumni. Includes the Cultural Show, a Brewery Tour, Semiformal Dance, and Closing Ceremony/Brunch. Cost will be $30/person.

2. If you are interested in attending email us at Marquette.bso@gmail.com

· Dues

1. If you have not paid your dues, please do so ASAP!!

· BUKAS

1. New Bukas! J

2. Visit our new blog at www.marquettebso.blogspot.com!

· Next General Meeting

1. February 17, 2008 location TBA!!

· Other

1. Saturday, February 9 Mardi Gras Masquerade Semi-formal Ball at Marquette Place $7

2. Anyone interested in being part of a cultural fashion show. We need four people to represent the Filipino culture in Filipino attire. Let Jocelyn know ASAP. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, February 9!!

3. Congratulations to all the bidders of the E-Board Auctions!! Please pay by the next general meeting.