Reports

1. Association Report

• The plan is to hold monthly meetings during the semester.

2. Financial Report

• No updates regarding bank account access.

3. SCC Report

• We now have the keys from former president Michael.
• Caleb will get the keys from Zach and distribute them to any executives who want a copy.

4. Website Report

• Mykal was absent, so no report was given.

5. Communications Report

• We could create a TikTok but it might not be the best platform and would require a lot of work.
• Instagram is most likely our most popular social media.
• Right now the Instagram account is dead, so we could create new one.
• A LinkedIn should be created as well.
• Put up posters for the CSA.
• Retire the Facebook and leave a post linking to the new social media.
• Josh has gained access to the Facebook.
• We will create a new email for the social medias as well as new social medias.

6. Projects Report

• No active projects.

7. Events Report

• Event Ideas:
  • Social (mature) at a bar or restaurant.
  • Game night/tournament with prizes and food.
  • Have guest speakers come in w/ refreshments and food.
  • Potentially alumni to come speak about their experiences in the industry.
  • Get recruiters to talk about jobs and what they are looking for in candidates.
  • Profs or graduate students talking about their research.
• $20 Steam gift card for who recruits the most members in a set time period.

8. Expansion Report

• Caleb met with UFV Co-op Coordinator Kayla.
• She is willing to help spread CSA events and socials.
• Kayla was looking for feedback about the co-op program and if any students had suggestions for feedback.
• Was working with Michael (ex president) on an event.
• There was a meeting with other STEM student groups
• Four other associations were present:
  • Biology/Chemistry Student Association
  • UFV Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology
  • Physics Student Association
  • Pre-Med Student Association
• They are looking for more collaboration between STEM associations
• PSA is planning an event at the Corn maze on October 28th.
• They are looking for volunteers.
• Discord thread will be made for those who are interested in helping.
• Support from other STEM groups.

9. Department Report

• There is a department meeting soon which Caleb is attending.
• Caleb will pass on any needed info.

Action Items

• Create a thread for people interested in other STEM groups events.
• Create a thread for items that can be purchased.
• Create thread for event ideas and get a rough idea how many people would attend.
• Caleb will also begin organizing the current CSA information and putting together a plan for the Fall.
• Caleb will create a new gmail account for the CSA.
• Caleb will inquire about SCC access during the Fall 2021 semester and rules regarding in person meetings/events.
• Josh will look into creating new social media accounts and updating them.
• Zach will get in contact w/ Tyler about getting into the bank account.