October 7th 1st Inaugural Meeting

October 7, 2009

I. Officers: “Congratulations new officers”
- Whitley Alexander (MCFS President)- whitleyalexander@hotmail.com
- Cassie Martin (MCFS Secretary)- cassieleemartin@gmail.com
- Osamede Eriamiatoe (MCFS Treasurer)- oeriamiatoe2@mytsu.tnstate.edu
- Kellie Marks (1st Public Relations)- kdianemarks@gmail.com
- Naresh Hanchate (2nd Public Relations)- nareshhanchate@yahoo.com
- Tomeka Soremenon (Fundraising Chair)- t.soremenon@yahoo.com
- Joy Ngoma (Activities/Event Coordinator)- tebogo@aol.com

II. Upcoming Events:
Diversity and Disability Awarneness Fair
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 10am-1pm
Place: Floyd Payne on 2nd floor (by information desk)
Note: MCFS will be participating in this event. If you are still interested in volunteering please contact Whitley Alexander.

III. Future Activities:
A. Spring Celebration
- Usually held during the spring semester around March or April
- (added activity) the different countries would set up a table during event, which will display your country
- Need volunteers to help set up for this event
Note: Don’t have to be a member to participate and/or volunteer for this event and as for now the date is tentative

B. Seminar- “Coming to America”
TSU representatives (undergraduate students and graduate students) from different countries come and talk to new international students about their experience at TSU and Nashville
Date: November 11, 2009
Time: 6pm-8pm
Place: Forum (tentative)
- Need volunteers for this event
Note: If you are willing to participate in this event as student reps, please contact the activities coordinator: Joy Ngoma at 615-319-9053 and/or through e-mail at tebogo@aol.com
C. Adopt A Country (tentative)
- Collect money for different countries to send over books and other essential supplies

D. Seminar- “Bridging the Gap” (tentative)

International and National students speak about stereotypes they have been familiarized with and how do they feel about those sterotypes now

E. Host and exchange student (tentative)

In this process you are able to be acquainted with an international student and host him around Nashvlle, the campus and places that are essential

Note: This event is only held during the beginning of the year

A. MCFS Potluck (tentative)
- Members will be able to go somewhere to discuss what is going on in the organization, ideas and suggestions



IV: Fundraiser
B. Cultural Dinner Night (tentative)
- Students pay $5 dollars to enjoy an evening of different types of food from other countries, dance and see other people from other countries perform


NEXT MEETING:
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2009
TIME: 4:00PM
PLACE: FLOYD PAYNE CAMPUS CENTER
ROOM 219

January 28th WELCOME MEETING

Hello everyone!

Thank you for all those who attended our meeting. We really appreciate your presence. It was nice meeting everyone yesterday! Here are the results from our MCFS Election:

Congratulation to MCFS EXECUTIVE STUDENT BOARD 2009!!!

President Whitley Alexander whitleyalexander@hotmail.com

Vice President: Otome Elisha eliansy@yahoo.com

Public Relation Officer: Michael Hart deshun1987@yahoo.com

Activity Director: Joy Ngoma tebogo@aol.com

Secretary: Cassie Martin cassieleemartin@gmail.com

Treasurer: Latara McCullough lataramccullough@yahoo.com

Whitley Alexander will be sending her presidential e-letter to all members regarding her goals and ideas for MCFS. Please note: all new MCFS executive board members will need to meet with Ms. Alexander to begin planning CultureNight: Latin. Please contact Whitley Alexander if you have any questions about duties/tasks of your position.

Remember we welcome and appreciate the participation of ALL MCFS members!

Board of Advisor Information
Dr. Galen Hull (sponsor) ghull@tnstate.edu
Allie Chi achi@tnstate.edu
Mark Gunter mgunter@tnstate.edu
Jonathan Camcam jonathancamcam@everynation.org
Tina Reed breedhew@tnstate.edu

Based on yesterday’s meeting, it is decided that the First CultureNight will be a Latin-Night for February 19th 2009. The time and location is to be determined.

Don’t forget to search for “MultiCultural Friendship Society” on Facebook and join the group

Thank you once again for being part of MCFS! Have a great day!

MCFS WELCOME MEETING TODAY

Welcome MCFS Members

Thank you for your interest in MCFS. It is so nice to meet individuals who share a common interest in culture diversity.

Our goal is to provide you with as many opportunities to interact and participate in cultural-related activities by creating a global village at Tennessee State University.

We welcome and appreciate all your opinions, ideas, and efforts to bring culture awareness on this campus.

Thank you once again for becoming part of MCFS.




Important Links

After today’s meeting, please join the MultiCultural Friendship Society Facebook Group.

We also have a blogspot at www.multiculturalfriendshipsociety.blogspot.com that will be updated with upcoming events, meeting minutes, pictures, and important information regarding MCFS.


*IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER*


All general assembly meetings will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

CultureNight will occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Topic/Theme for CultureNight will be decided at general assembly meetings by the MCFS members.

February 12th: Meeting with the new Student Executive Board with Board of Advisors 4:00 in AWC Suite H-4

February 19th: First CultureNight hosted by Board of Advisors and Executive Board (more info will be emailed to all members)
To email MCFS, mcfs_tsu@yahoo.com


Important Contact Info

Dr. Galen Hull ghull@tnstate.edu 963-7154
Ms. Tina Reed breedhew@tnstate.edu 963-7369
Mr. Mark Gunter mgunter@tnstate.edu 963-5640
Mr. Jonathan Camcam jonathan.camcam@everynation.org
Ms. Allie Chi achi@tnstate.edu 963-7321
Whitley Alexander whitleyalexander@hotmail.com 963-7321

WELCOME MEETING TOMORROW

Hello everyone!
Thank you for stopping by MCFS Meet and Greet! We hope you enjoyed the yummy baklava from the Mediterranean Cuisine and the live breakdancers (introduced to MCFS by Jonathan Camcam).

Please stop by our Welcome Meeting in Conference Room 219 in the Floyd Payne Student Center (the same room we held our TSU Main Campus Meet and Greet) at 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
Please feel free to invite friends.

Thank you so much for being part of MCFS efforts to build a global village at Tennessee State University. We look forwarding to meeting you!

Light refreshments will be provided.

We will also be hosting an Election for MCFS student executive board! If interested, please email me and bring your ideas to the meeting.

MCFS
MultiCultural Friendship Society
mcfs_tsu@yahoo.com

Don't forget to visit MCFS' blog for updates and upcoming events
http://multiculturalfriendshipsociety.blogspot.com/

Huge Success

The Meet and Greet on January 21st and 22nd was a huge success thanks to all those involved with MCFS.

We are really excited to get to meet all the new incoming members and cannot wait to welcome a new executive committee and our first CultureNight.

Pictures from the event will be posted soon. Thanks to everyone who made this event a success and a big welcome to all new members!

See you on January 29th for our first meeting and MCFS election!