Flyer/Logo

Meet and Greet Prototype Flyer

New Design

Second Logo

Sample 1 of New Logo

Sample 1: Logo for MultiCultural Friendship Society

Created by Allie Chi

We are still in progress of creating a new brand for MCFS. Keep posted and stay warm out there!

Meeting Minutes December 12th

MCFS held a brief informal Board of Advisers meeting to organize the direction of MCFS and the develop plans for the Meet and Greet.

Introduction

Meeting Attendees:
Dr. Hull
Mr. Gunter
Mr. Lundy
Ms. Chi
Mr. Camcam

Mr. Gunter has secured conference room 219 on TSU main campus to host the 1st Meet/Greet. We have rescheduled the time/date and need members to attend to help recruit new membership and build brand awareness for MCFS.

Please mark your calendars for January 21, 2009 from 11 to 1 for the main campus Meet & Greet event. We have allocated funds from Campus Kaleidoscope to provide treats and beverages. It's suggested the treats have an ethnic/international theme to offer a sample of Spring Celebration. Also, to promote excitement and buzz, we asked Mr. Camcam invite his breakdancers.

An additional Meet/Greet event will be held on the downtown campus on January 22nd from 4 to 5:30 near the Atrium with treats/beverage. Entertainment for that event is undecided. Hopefully, we can invite the breakdancers back for our second meet/greet. Again, we need current members to help provide support for MCFS.

Our goal for the Meet/Greet is to recruit membership by promoting the importance of networking with the global community. MCFS will began programs, workshops, seminars as a benefit for students and their future in the global marketplace.

Mr. Gunter suggested CommunityNashville--an organization dedicated to fighting the "ism". CommunityNashville host a retreat that MCFS members will have the opportunity to attend.

Mr. Camcam will be speaking with corporate sponsors to attend MCFS meetings and educate attendees about what global market criterias corporations are seeking today.

Election date is January 29, 2009 for executive committee positions: President, Secretary, PR Officer

Action Items:

Redesign MCFS Logo (Ms. Chi)
Meet/Greet Flyer (Ms. Chi)
Contact International Students to display their cultural attire at the Meet/Greet (Mr. Gunter)
CommunityNashville (Mr. Gunter)
Flags (Mr. Gunter)
Decoration (Mr. Gunter, Mr. Camcam, Mr. Hull)
Purchase treats/beverage for Meet/Greet (Mr. Hull)
Brochures/Information regarding MCFS (Ms. Chi)
Contact Corporate Sponsors (Mr. Camcam)
Breakdancer/Entertainment (Mr. Camcam)

We will be posting the next date for informational meeting for all current members.


Enjoy your Holiday!

MEET AND GREET INFORMATION

Hello everyone! It looks like we are officially hosting a meet/greet on January 22nd, 2009 at TSU's Main Campus from 3:30 to 5:30.

Food and drinks will be provided!!

Members will be emailed an attachment of the flyer to forward along to the student body.

We need a team of students to come in and exercise their creative skills for the Meet/Greet promotional meeting and for the Student Coalition in January.

With finals and Winter Break on its way, the next best dates available are January 16th, 20th, or 21st to set up a preparation meeting. Please email me if you are available during those dates.

If meeting becomes an issue, please just email me any ideas you have about campaigning MCFS. Your input is greatly appreciated!

A big thank you goes to Ms. McCullough and Mr. Gunter for collecting the proper paperwork to register MCFS and reserving the forum.

Good luck with finals!

-Allie

December 1st Meeting Minutes/Summary

First off, thank you for all those who attended. Based on the input of tonight's meeting, things look very optimistic for MCFS. We have found students, faculty, and staff who share a common interest in promoting the appreciation of cultural diversity. We are looking forward to welcoming more members to our Meet/Greet meeting in January.


After brief introductions, we began the meeting with a historic perspective of MCFS and the Spring Celebration. A packet with information regarding what MCFS is and the goals of the organization for the year was passed out.

Members Presents:

Dr. Hull-faculty/sponsor
Tina Reed-faculty
Ezell Lundy-faculty
Mark Gunter-faculty
Jonathan Camcam- sponsor
Gift Bondue- MBA student
Latara McCullough-student
Monya Harin- MBA student

Discussed the two major objectives for the Spring Celebration

• Student Participation
• Student Attendance

The meeting's objective is recruiting students and other student organizations to partake in MCFS' Spring Celebration.

Dr. Galen Hull discussed the importance of bridging both campuses with the help of Mr. Mark Gunter who currently serves as Multicultural/International Student Affairs Director on TSU Main Campus.

Tina Reed mentioned the Student Coalition Council in January (unconfirmed date: the Friday after Spring Registration). The Student Coalition Council is an opportunity for MCFS to market the organization to fellow student organizations. Ms. Tina Reed, Jonathan Camcam, Allie Chi, Latara McCullough, and Monya Harin need to meet beforehand to prepare presentation

Latara McCullough, Monya Harin, and Mr. Mark Gunter plan to meet the Dean Miles on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. to register MCFS as a student organization. Dr. Hull will be sending an electronic copy of MCFS amendment to Mr. Mark Gunter. Allie Chi will be sending an electronic copy of the December 1st Meeting Packet and other information in regards to MCFS.

Mr. Mark Gunter mentioned Nashvile Now/Community for Justice as an community organization that shares common interest with MCFS. The partnership would be beneficial to the Spring Celebration. He will be meeting with the organization leaders.

Jonathan Camcam discussed MCFS engage in projects like Habitat for Humanity to create unity among MCFS members and the community.

Mr. Gunter suggested promoting the club in the Student Center on Wednesday.

Monya Harin suggest grassroots marketing towards students. She also has volunteered to be the temporary President for the meeting with Dean Miles.

List of Actions/Responsibilities

Tina Reed- present and endorse MCFS to other student organizations especially at the Student Coalition Council

Mark Gunter- appoint the President of the Student Government to become involved in MCFS, distribution list of international student, schedule meeting with Allie Chi for tour of Main Campus, accompany students with Dean Miles meeting

Latara McCullough-register MCFS as a student organization with Dean Miles, work with Ms. Harin on marketing campaign, recruit members from her own organization, speak with Student Government members and fellow international minor students about MCFS, help organize the presentation for January's Student Coalition Council.

Dr. Hull- email electronic copy of MCFS amendments to Allie Chi and Mr. Mark Gunter, write letter to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Freeman, and Dean Miles asking for support of MCFS, message Sharon Smith to appoint Miss TSU to particpate in MCFS

Monya Harin-distribution list of study abroad applicants, register MCFS as a student organization with Dean Miles as President, work with Ms. McCullough on marketing campaign, help organize presentation for January's Student Coalition Council

Jonathan Camcam-network with Ben Jones to rally more student participation (Great job inviting Ms. Monya Harin tonight!), help prepare presentation for Student Coalition Council set in January

Allie Chi/Ezell Lundy-partnering together to provide administrative assistance to MCFS, sending contact information from December 1st attendees, sending electronic files of MCFS to members to distribute, meeting with Mr. Gunter for tour, help prepare presentation for Student Coalition Council

Decisions Made:

January 22nd will be the next MCFS meeting. We will be having a Meet/Greet meeting to market MCFS to students. It is not confirmed yet, but the meeting will likely take place on the Main Campus in the Forum. It's been suggested to provided drinks or other snack-like items.

A meeting before January 22, 2008 is needed to help prepare materials and "pitch" for students to join MCFS.

• brochures about the club
• flyers about the meet/greet
• contact sheet

Election date is set for January 29, 2009. We will be deciding at that time an official executive committee.

Also, students have the opportunity to sign up for committees for the Spring Celebration.

Note: Please do not pass out the flyers from the meeting. Due to time/date changes, a new flyer is needed.

If you are interested in designing, please contact Allie Chi. Her office has graphic software that can be used in creating brochures, posters, etc.

Overall, the meeting was very productive. Again, thank you for your attendance and contribution.

December 1st Pre-Meeting

Hello everyone!

Tonight at 4:00 PM, MCFS will be having an "Introduction" meeting at Avon Williams Campus in conference room H-404.

Here's a brief history of MCFS:

Started in 2000, MCFS is a student organization driven to "bridge the cultural divide". The Office of International Business Program is the current sponsor for the organization. Membership in MCFS is mainly consisted of business majors and students from other colleges and school within TSU. The signature event for MCFS is the MultiCultural Spring Celebration, a one-day affair which traditionally is held in early April on the Old Plaza of the Main TSU Campus.

The purpose of the event is:

• stimulate and strengthen the interaction of diversity
• create an outlet for creative expression for diverse students
• encourage diverse students to have more visibility and involvement on campus
• educate and promote intercultural awareness and appreciation among diverse students, faculty, and the surrounding TSU community

The Spring Celebration includes ethnically inspired dishes, performances from a wide range of different cultures, and education displays from sponsors and student organizations.

The event is an enriching opportunity to experience different cultures within TSU campus. To particpate in this exciting event, please attend our next meeting on January 15th. We will start planning and organizing the Spring Celebration '09. Your presence would be greatly appreciated!

Please note: MCFS will also be hosting elections for executive positions on January 15th in room K-459 at 3:30. Please email mcfs_yahoo.com with your information and attend our next meeting.