The Annual Meeting of the Alpha Theta Fraternity was held at 17 South Avenue, Ithaca, New York, on September 27, 2008, being the 89th Annual Meeting of the Corporation.
The Meeting was called to order at 10:12 a.m. by President Ed Catto.
25 members were in attendance in person, and 22 by proxy.
Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved.
Josh Tauber, President of the Active Chapter, gave a report on the active chapter and alumni relations.
A report on active chapter finances was given by the THC Matt Friedman.
A report on Alumni Relations was given by Josh Tauber.
In the absence of Treasurer Steve Amador, a report based on data supplied by Steve was given by Tim Cole, which was approved. Among other improvements, all of the paneling on the first floor was refinished.
A report was given by President Ed Catto, including a listing of additional improvements done to the house over the previous year, retirement of the second mortgage debt, and the increase in alumni participation.
Tom Sporney gave a report on alumni relations, and alumni participation in Alpha Theta.
Tim Cole, Chairman of the Hugh S. Gibbs Capital Improvement Fund, gave a list of needed improvements to the house, including major renovations to the baths, kitchen, and alarm panel, repair of the exterior, and replacement of the windows. The total cost for all of this work was estimated to be $266,000.
A motion was made and passed that all official acts of the Officers, Directors, and Trustees of the Corporation during the previous year be ratified and approved.
The meeting was opened to nominations for Director to succeed Steve Amador, whose term expired today. Steve Amador was nominated. A motion was made and passed that nominations be closed. Steve Amador was elected.
The meeting was opened to nominations for Trustee of the Hugh S. Gibbs Capital Improvement Fund to succeed C. B. Smith, whose term expired today. C. B. Smith was nominated. A motion was made and passed that nominations be closed. Motion passed that C. B. Smith be elected by acclamation.
Under Old Business, the Secretary announced that the Board of Directors had amended the Bylaws since the last meeting, the most significant of which was an amendment permitting the Board of Directors to set the annual dues for members by unanimous vote. Tom Sporney will make an outline of all the amendments available on line.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David S. Miles, Secretary
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of Alpha Theta Fraternity was held at 17 South Avenue, Ithaca, New York, on September 27, 2008.
The Meeting was called to order at 11:32 a.m. by President Ed Catto.
The following Directors were present: Catto, Fried, Rosenberg and Reiman.
Also present: Miles, Secretary.
Minutes of the last directors' meeting were read and approved.
The following were elected officers of the corporation:
President - Ed Catto
Vice President - Mitch Reiman
Secretary - David Miles
Treasurer - Steve Amador
Alumni Relations - Evan Fried
Discussion was held concerning a cleaning service to be provided for the house by Alpha Theta, the costs to be passed on to the Actives by increase in rent or other charge. Evan Fried will follow up with specifics.
Also discussed was priority of renovations, the consensus being that the kitchen was the most important.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David S. Miles, Secretary