My dear PP members,
I would like to bring a library project in Africa into a discussion at the next PP's executive member meeting. I hope that PP members look into this project for our group's donation. Please read my introduction,visit the website and bring some ideas for the discussion on Friday, December 18th.
The Lubuto Library Project which was initiated for providing street children in Africa with opportunities to access education. Most of them are orphans who do not have primary care givers and deprived of opportunities to learn at school. Through this library service, the street children are given the access to books which will lead them to learn about the world and plan their future life. Some children use the library to study for the secondary school entrance exam, and earn a right to attend public high school. PP members, please visit their website and figure out what this project is attempting at.
http://www.lubuto.org/
The Lubuto Library Project has special link with GSPIA and University of Pittsburgh. The president and CEO, Jane Meyer visited University of Pittsburgh last year and gave a talk calling for the efforts to support them at the GSPIA Library. I went the forum last year and I talked with Jane Meyer about her project and future plan. She appealed for students involvement related to their initiative. You can find out Pittsburgh Library is acknowledged as a sponsoring school and institute.
http://www.lubuto.org/sponsors/schoolsanduniversities.html
The Lubuto Library Project well serves and is tailored to the need for children's education in local communities in Africa. Most of all, it fits the Purposeful Penny's mission and vision. Furthermore, the reputation and credibility of this project will help the PP develop our action plans with a long term plan. In terms of the accessibility and administrative process for implementing our donation project, the Lubuto Project is most suitable and manageable because we have some contacts which are already established here in Pittsburgh through the channels of the University of Pittsburgh Library. We have some staff members here who are involved in this project and the project has an office in D.C. which will help the communication between the project and the PP's initiative.
Thank you for your time, my dearest PP members!!!
Jonathan
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Notice of next PP meeting
Dear PP members,
We will have the final Purposeful Penny Executive Committee meeting on Friday Dec. 18, 2009 at Jonathan's place. All general PP members are welcome to join and inspire with your inputs and ideas. PP members, please bring your collected coins, and bring your own ideas for making PP coin collectors.
After the meeting, we will have dinner at 7 pm, which is open to all people including welcomed guests. So please don't hesitate to bring guests who are interested in our activities and donations.
Please let me know if you have any questions or requests. Good luck with your final rush of this school semester.
Best regards,
Jonathan
* Event: Executive Committee Meeting of Purposeful Penny
* Date: Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner will start at 7:00 p.m.)
* Location: Jonathan’s Place (141 N. Dithridge St.)
Agenda for the Executive Committee Meeting on December 18
1) Summary report for the final regular meeting of the fall 2009 semester
2) Discussion for the fundraising event for spring 2010
3) Discussion of organization’s logo/symbols
4) Discussion of making coin collectors
5) Financial counting wrap-up: coin counting/ writing up financial statement
6) Discussion of sending a semester summary newsletter to members
We will have the final Purposeful Penny Executive Committee meeting on Friday Dec. 18, 2009 at Jonathan's place. All general PP members are welcome to join and inspire with your inputs and ideas. PP members, please bring your collected coins, and bring your own ideas for making PP coin collectors.
After the meeting, we will have dinner at 7 pm, which is open to all people including welcomed guests. So please don't hesitate to bring guests who are interested in our activities and donations.
Please let me know if you have any questions or requests. Good luck with your final rush of this school semester.
Best regards,
Jonathan
* Event: Executive Committee Meeting of Purposeful Penny
* Date: Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner will start at 7:00 p.m.)
* Location: Jonathan’s Place (141 N. Dithridge St.)
Agenda for the Executive Committee Meeting on December 18
1) Summary report for the final regular meeting of the fall 2009 semester
2) Discussion for the fundraising event for spring 2010
3) Discussion of organization’s logo/symbols
4) Discussion of making coin collectors
5) Financial counting wrap-up: coin counting/ writing up financial statement
6) Discussion of sending a semester summary newsletter to members
Saturday, December 5, 2009
[Final version] Constitution of Purposeful Penny
Hello, Purposeful Penny members,
Following is the final version of PP's constitution. Please go over it and give us your feedback by Tuesday, December 8. If you do not send any feedback by this date, it will be assumed that you agree with and confirm this constitution. Thank you.
Sincerely,
PP Office Bearers
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[Final] Constitution of Purposeful Penny
Name of Organization
The name of the organization is “Purposeful Penny”. The abbreviated name is PP.
Purpose
The vision of Purposeful Penny is to demonstrate that even a small contribution can bring about a big positive result. Purposeful Penny contributes to organizational efforts aimed at providing education to underprivileged children.
Activities
Purposeful Penny will collect donations in the form of loose change (pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters). This fund will be used to contribute to specific initiatives being undertaken by nonprofit organizations in the field of education for underprivileged children.
Membership Requirements
Anyone who is interested in furthering the cause of the organization will be welcomed as a general body member.
Financial Obligations of Members
There are no financial obligations for being a member, but members are encouraged to donate loose change periodically, which will be greatly appreciated.
Associate Membership
Faculty, staff and alumni of the University and non-University persons may participate in the meetings and activities of the organization. An associate member may be given specific tasks and appointed as a special rapporteur by the executive committee. Such special rapporteurs will be de facto executive members but will not have voting rights. Annual renewal of membership is a requirement for maintenance of associate membership status.
Membership Procedures
Recruitment will take place all year around. A written application will be required for membership, upon which a confirmation will be communicated. There are no methods of selection or approval. Privileges of membership include regular updates, an opportunity to participate in meetings, and access to annual financial records. Failure to renew membership for two consecutive years will result in membership status being made inactive.
Voting Privileges
Voting privileges are limited to active student members in good standing with the organization including but not limited to compliance with the provisions of this constitution. General body members will have voting privileges for electing office bearers.
Officers
The membership of the organization is divided into three tiers: general body members, executive committee members, and office bearers. General body members elect office bearers in an annual election. The office bearers in turn appoint executive committee members. Four office bearers comprise of: a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is the public face of the organization, and is responsible for leading decision making and presiding over committee meetings. The president will delegate authority where necessary to executive committee members. The vice-president supports the president in performing the day to day activities of the organization and specific tasks as given to him/her by the president. The treasurer is responsible for collecting and keeping track of loose change donated by members, and generating and maintaining financial records. The secretary will be responsible for logistical arrangements including but not limited to taking minutes of committee meetings and disseminating these minutes to all concerned.
Election of Officers
Annual election of officers will take place during the first week of October. Election will take place through anonymous voting via internet. Within seven calendar days, the incumbent President will announce the successful candidates. To qualify as a nominee, the person must have been a general body member for at least six months. Voting will be limited to general body members. Adequate procedures will be undertaken by the executive committee to ensure that the elections are open, transparent, and fair. A simple majority of valid votes cast is required to be elected as an officer. An officer cannot hold more than one position at the same time. Absentee or proxy ballots will not be accepted.
Terms of Office
Terms of office will be one year from the proclamation of election results to the date of election the following year.
Removal of Officers
Failure to comply with the responsibilities stated in the constitution shall be grounds for removal of officers. Unauthorized and/or unlawful use of organizational assets, monetary or otherwise, shall also be grounds for removal of officers.
Voting Powers of Officers
Important decisions shall be taken through a vote and each executive committee member except associate members with special rapporteur status shall have one vote each. The President will vote in the event of a tie.
Vacancies
Upon vacancy of an elected position mid-term, the president will appoint an executive committee member to serve out the remaining terms of office. In the event that the president resigns, or is absent or incapacitated, the vice president shall assume the responsibility until the end of the term.
Committees
As and when required, the President may appoint a subcommittee with a specific task to be completed within a specific duration of time.
Meetings
Regular meetings will be held monthly. Office bearers will be expected to attend the meeting, executive committee members are encouraged to attend, and general body members are welcome to attend. Quorum requirements are four attendees including at least two office bearers. The president shall call special meetings whenever necessary. Notice of such meetings shall be communicated via emails/phone calls. The President will chair all meetings. The powers of the Chair are as follows: calling the meeting, setting agenda, initiating voting on particular decisions, breaking the tie, and coordinating dates and place of the next meeting.
Finances
The executive committee will identify the organization to which Purposeful Penny will channel its collected donation. Once the decision is made, the decision will be communicated to the recipient organization. The President will hand over the check to the organization. The President and the Treasurer shall be the authorized signatories for all transactions requiring check issuing. All donations collected shall be channeled into selected organizations.
Advisor
A faculty advisor shall be sought from Graduate School of Public and International affairs (GSPIA). The role of the adviser is to assist the group and to service as the group’s liaison with the University. The advisor shall become familiar with the University rules and regulations applicable to student to organizations.
External Affiliations
The only external affiliation that Purposeful Penny has is with the organizations to which donations are channeled. The mission of the organization shall govern relationship eligibility.
By-Laws
Addenda to this constitution if and when added shall be made a part of the original document.
Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be made through a regular meeting where office bearers and executive committee members are present. Minimum quorum for such meetings will be five members including all office bearers.
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Following is the final version of PP's constitution. Please go over it and give us your feedback by Tuesday, December 8. If you do not send any feedback by this date, it will be assumed that you agree with and confirm this constitution. Thank you.
Sincerely,
PP Office Bearers
==============================================================================
[Final] Constitution of Purposeful Penny
Name of Organization
The name of the organization is “Purposeful Penny”. The abbreviated name is PP.
Purpose
The vision of Purposeful Penny is to demonstrate that even a small contribution can bring about a big positive result. Purposeful Penny contributes to organizational efforts aimed at providing education to underprivileged children.
Activities
Purposeful Penny will collect donations in the form of loose change (pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters). This fund will be used to contribute to specific initiatives being undertaken by nonprofit organizations in the field of education for underprivileged children.
Membership Requirements
Anyone who is interested in furthering the cause of the organization will be welcomed as a general body member.
Financial Obligations of Members
There are no financial obligations for being a member, but members are encouraged to donate loose change periodically, which will be greatly appreciated.
Associate Membership
Faculty, staff and alumni of the University and non-University persons may participate in the meetings and activities of the organization. An associate member may be given specific tasks and appointed as a special rapporteur by the executive committee. Such special rapporteurs will be de facto executive members but will not have voting rights. Annual renewal of membership is a requirement for maintenance of associate membership status.
Membership Procedures
Recruitment will take place all year around. A written application will be required for membership, upon which a confirmation will be communicated. There are no methods of selection or approval. Privileges of membership include regular updates, an opportunity to participate in meetings, and access to annual financial records. Failure to renew membership for two consecutive years will result in membership status being made inactive.
Voting Privileges
Voting privileges are limited to active student members in good standing with the organization including but not limited to compliance with the provisions of this constitution. General body members will have voting privileges for electing office bearers.
Officers
The membership of the organization is divided into three tiers: general body members, executive committee members, and office bearers. General body members elect office bearers in an annual election. The office bearers in turn appoint executive committee members. Four office bearers comprise of: a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is the public face of the organization, and is responsible for leading decision making and presiding over committee meetings. The president will delegate authority where necessary to executive committee members. The vice-president supports the president in performing the day to day activities of the organization and specific tasks as given to him/her by the president. The treasurer is responsible for collecting and keeping track of loose change donated by members, and generating and maintaining financial records. The secretary will be responsible for logistical arrangements including but not limited to taking minutes of committee meetings and disseminating these minutes to all concerned.
Election of Officers
Annual election of officers will take place during the first week of October. Election will take place through anonymous voting via internet. Within seven calendar days, the incumbent President will announce the successful candidates. To qualify as a nominee, the person must have been a general body member for at least six months. Voting will be limited to general body members. Adequate procedures will be undertaken by the executive committee to ensure that the elections are open, transparent, and fair. A simple majority of valid votes cast is required to be elected as an officer. An officer cannot hold more than one position at the same time. Absentee or proxy ballots will not be accepted.
Terms of Office
Terms of office will be one year from the proclamation of election results to the date of election the following year.
Removal of Officers
Failure to comply with the responsibilities stated in the constitution shall be grounds for removal of officers. Unauthorized and/or unlawful use of organizational assets, monetary or otherwise, shall also be grounds for removal of officers.
Voting Powers of Officers
Important decisions shall be taken through a vote and each executive committee member except associate members with special rapporteur status shall have one vote each. The President will vote in the event of a tie.
Vacancies
Upon vacancy of an elected position mid-term, the president will appoint an executive committee member to serve out the remaining terms of office. In the event that the president resigns, or is absent or incapacitated, the vice president shall assume the responsibility until the end of the term.
Committees
As and when required, the President may appoint a subcommittee with a specific task to be completed within a specific duration of time.
Meetings
Regular meetings will be held monthly. Office bearers will be expected to attend the meeting, executive committee members are encouraged to attend, and general body members are welcome to attend. Quorum requirements are four attendees including at least two office bearers. The president shall call special meetings whenever necessary. Notice of such meetings shall be communicated via emails/phone calls. The President will chair all meetings. The powers of the Chair are as follows: calling the meeting, setting agenda, initiating voting on particular decisions, breaking the tie, and coordinating dates and place of the next meeting.
Finances
The executive committee will identify the organization to which Purposeful Penny will channel its collected donation. Once the decision is made, the decision will be communicated to the recipient organization. The President will hand over the check to the organization. The President and the Treasurer shall be the authorized signatories for all transactions requiring check issuing. All donations collected shall be channeled into selected organizations.
Advisor
A faculty advisor shall be sought from Graduate School of Public and International affairs (GSPIA). The role of the adviser is to assist the group and to service as the group’s liaison with the University. The advisor shall become familiar with the University rules and regulations applicable to student to organizations.
External Affiliations
The only external affiliation that Purposeful Penny has is with the organizations to which donations are channeled. The mission of the organization shall govern relationship eligibility.
By-Laws
Addenda to this constitution if and when added shall be made a part of the original document.
Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be made through a regular meeting where office bearers and executive committee members are present. Minimum quorum for such meetings will be five members including all office bearers.
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
PP Draft Constitution
Dear PP members,
Please go over the draft constitution of PP. We really appreciate any kinds of input and feedback. Please send your feedback to Jonathan (jon.jeong@gmail.com) by December 4, 2009. Once we got all feedback from PP Executive committee members, we will finalize the constitution and submit it.
pp Office bearers
[Draft] Constitution of Purposeful Penny
Date: November 28, 2009
Drated by Aya, Jonathan, and Khurram
Name of Organization
The name of the organization is Purposeful Penny. The abbreviated name is PP.
Purpose
The vision of Purposeful Penny is to demonstrate that even a small contribution can bring a big positive result. Purposeful Penny contributes to organizational efforts aimed at providing education to underprivileged children.
Activities
Purposeful Penny will collect donations in the form of loose change (pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters). This fund will be used to contribute to specific initiatives being undertaken by nonprofit organizations in the field of education for the underprivileged children.
Membership Requirements
Anyone who is interested in furthering the cause of the organization is welcomed as a general body member.
Financial Obligations of Members
There are no financial obligations of member, but the members are encouraged to donate loose change as often as they can, which will be greatly appreciated.
Associate Membership
Faculty, staff and alumni of the University and non-University persons may participate in the meetings and activities of the organization. An associate member may be given specific tasks and appointed as a special rapporteur by the executive committee. Such special rapporteurs will be the de facto executive members but will not have voting rights. Annual renewal of membership is a requirement for maintenance of associate membership status.
Membership Procedures
Recruitment takes all year around. A written application is required for membership, upon which a confirmation will be communicated. There are no methods of selection or approval. Privileges of membership include regular updates, an opportunity to participate in meetings, and access to annual financial records. Failure to renew membership for two consecutive years will results in membership status being made inactive.
Voting Privileges
Voting privileges are limited to active student members in good standing with the organization. General body members will have voting privileges for electing office bearers.
Officers
The membership of the organization is divided into three tiers: general body members, executive committee members, and office bearers. General body members elect office bearers in an annual election. The office bearers in turn appoint executive committee members. Four office bearers comprise of a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is a public face of the organization, and is responsible for leading decision making and presiding committee meetings. The president will delegate authority where necessary to executive committee members. The vice-president supports the president in performing the day to day activities of the organization and specific tasks as given to him/her by the president. The treasurer is responsible for collecting and keeping track of loose change donated by members, and generating and maintaining financial records. The secretary will be responsible for logistical arrangements including but not limited to minute taking of committee meetings and disseminating minutes to all those concerned.
Election of Officers
Annual election of officers will take place during the first week of October. Election will take place through anonymous internet voting. Within seven calendar days, the successful candidates will be announced by the incumbent president. To qualify as a nominee, he/she must have been a general body member for six months. Voting will be limited to general body members. Adequate procedures will be undertaken by the executive committee to ensure that the elections are open, transparent, and fair. A simple majority of valid votes cast is required to be elected an officer. An officer cannot hold more than one position at the same time. Absentee or proxy ballots will not be accepted.
Terms of Office
Terms of office will be one year from the proclamation of election results to the date of election the following year.
Removal of Officers
Failure to comply with the responsibilities stated in the constitution shall be grounds for removal of officers. Unauthorized and/or unlawful use of organizational assets, monetary or otherwise, shall also be grounds for removal of officers.
Voting Powers of Officers
Important decisions shall be taken through a vote and each executive committee members except associate members with special rapporteur status shall have one vote each. The president will vote in the event of a tie.
Vacancies
Upon vacancy, the president will appoint an executive committee member to serve out the remaining terms of office. In the event that the president resigns, or is absent or incapacitated, the vice president shall assume the responsibility until the end of the term.
Committees
As in when required, the president shall appoint a subcommittee with specific task to be completed within a specific duration of time.
Meetings
Regular meetings will be held monthly. Office bearers will be expected to attend the meeting, executive committee members are encouraged to attend, and general body members are welcomed to attend. Quorum requirements are four attendees including at least two from the office bearers. The president shall call special meetings whenever necessary. Notice of such meeting shall be communicated via emails/phones. The president will chair all meetings. The powers of the chair are as follows: calling the meeting, setting agenda, initiating voting on particular decisions, breaking the tie, and coordinating dates and place of the next meeting.
Finances
The executive committee will make the decision in identifying the organization to whom Purposeful Penny will channel its collected donation. Once the decision is made, the decision will be communicated to the organization. The president will hand over the check to the organization. The president and the treasurer will make authorized signature. Hundred percent of the donations collected shall be channeled into the selected organization.
Advisor
An advisor shall be sought from Graduate School of Public and International affairs (GSPIA). The role of the adviser is to assist the group and to service as the group’s liaison with the University. The advisor shall become familiar with the University rules and regulations applicable to student to organizations.
External Affiliations
The only external affiliations the organization has is the organizations to whom donations are channeled. Relationship eligibility shall be governed by the mission of the organization
By-Laws
Attenda to this constitution if and when added shall be made a part of the original document.
Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be made through a regular meeting where office bearers and executive committee members are present. Minimum quorum will be five members including all three office bearers.
Please go over the draft constitution of PP. We really appreciate any kinds of input and feedback. Please send your feedback to Jonathan (jon.jeong@gmail.com) by December 4, 2009. Once we got all feedback from PP Executive committee members, we will finalize the constitution and submit it.
pp Office bearers
[Draft] Constitution of Purposeful Penny
Date: November 28, 2009
Drated by Aya, Jonathan, and Khurram
Name of Organization
The name of the organization is Purposeful Penny. The abbreviated name is PP.
Purpose
The vision of Purposeful Penny is to demonstrate that even a small contribution can bring a big positive result. Purposeful Penny contributes to organizational efforts aimed at providing education to underprivileged children.
Activities
Purposeful Penny will collect donations in the form of loose change (pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters). This fund will be used to contribute to specific initiatives being undertaken by nonprofit organizations in the field of education for the underprivileged children.
Membership Requirements
Anyone who is interested in furthering the cause of the organization is welcomed as a general body member.
Financial Obligations of Members
There are no financial obligations of member, but the members are encouraged to donate loose change as often as they can, which will be greatly appreciated.
Associate Membership
Faculty, staff and alumni of the University and non-University persons may participate in the meetings and activities of the organization. An associate member may be given specific tasks and appointed as a special rapporteur by the executive committee. Such special rapporteurs will be the de facto executive members but will not have voting rights. Annual renewal of membership is a requirement for maintenance of associate membership status.
Membership Procedures
Recruitment takes all year around. A written application is required for membership, upon which a confirmation will be communicated. There are no methods of selection or approval. Privileges of membership include regular updates, an opportunity to participate in meetings, and access to annual financial records. Failure to renew membership for two consecutive years will results in membership status being made inactive.
Voting Privileges
Voting privileges are limited to active student members in good standing with the organization. General body members will have voting privileges for electing office bearers.
Officers
The membership of the organization is divided into three tiers: general body members, executive committee members, and office bearers. General body members elect office bearers in an annual election. The office bearers in turn appoint executive committee members. Four office bearers comprise of a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is a public face of the organization, and is responsible for leading decision making and presiding committee meetings. The president will delegate authority where necessary to executive committee members. The vice-president supports the president in performing the day to day activities of the organization and specific tasks as given to him/her by the president. The treasurer is responsible for collecting and keeping track of loose change donated by members, and generating and maintaining financial records. The secretary will be responsible for logistical arrangements including but not limited to minute taking of committee meetings and disseminating minutes to all those concerned.
Election of Officers
Annual election of officers will take place during the first week of October. Election will take place through anonymous internet voting. Within seven calendar days, the successful candidates will be announced by the incumbent president. To qualify as a nominee, he/she must have been a general body member for six months. Voting will be limited to general body members. Adequate procedures will be undertaken by the executive committee to ensure that the elections are open, transparent, and fair. A simple majority of valid votes cast is required to be elected an officer. An officer cannot hold more than one position at the same time. Absentee or proxy ballots will not be accepted.
Terms of Office
Terms of office will be one year from the proclamation of election results to the date of election the following year.
Removal of Officers
Failure to comply with the responsibilities stated in the constitution shall be grounds for removal of officers. Unauthorized and/or unlawful use of organizational assets, monetary or otherwise, shall also be grounds for removal of officers.
Voting Powers of Officers
Important decisions shall be taken through a vote and each executive committee members except associate members with special rapporteur status shall have one vote each. The president will vote in the event of a tie.
Vacancies
Upon vacancy, the president will appoint an executive committee member to serve out the remaining terms of office. In the event that the president resigns, or is absent or incapacitated, the vice president shall assume the responsibility until the end of the term.
Committees
As in when required, the president shall appoint a subcommittee with specific task to be completed within a specific duration of time.
Meetings
Regular meetings will be held monthly. Office bearers will be expected to attend the meeting, executive committee members are encouraged to attend, and general body members are welcomed to attend. Quorum requirements are four attendees including at least two from the office bearers. The president shall call special meetings whenever necessary. Notice of such meeting shall be communicated via emails/phones. The president will chair all meetings. The powers of the chair are as follows: calling the meeting, setting agenda, initiating voting on particular decisions, breaking the tie, and coordinating dates and place of the next meeting.
Finances
The executive committee will make the decision in identifying the organization to whom Purposeful Penny will channel its collected donation. Once the decision is made, the decision will be communicated to the organization. The president will hand over the check to the organization. The president and the treasurer will make authorized signature. Hundred percent of the donations collected shall be channeled into the selected organization.
Advisor
An advisor shall be sought from Graduate School of Public and International affairs (GSPIA). The role of the adviser is to assist the group and to service as the group’s liaison with the University. The advisor shall become familiar with the University rules and regulations applicable to student to organizations.
External Affiliations
The only external affiliations the organization has is the organizations to whom donations are channeled. Relationship eligibility shall be governed by the mission of the organization
By-Laws
Attenda to this constitution if and when added shall be made a part of the original document.
Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be made through a regular meeting where office bearers and executive committee members are present. Minimum quorum will be five members including all three office bearers.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving notes to PP members and donors
November 24, 2009
Dear Purposeful Penny members and donors,
We want to express our appreciation for your support and interest in our initiative. Your support is more than an accumulation of coins. You, each participant, are a penny who makes a big change together in the local and global community. With your help, Purposeful Penny can collaborate with community based organizations to provide education to underprivileged children.
So far, we have collected about $200.00 through our initiative. Our group is in the process of setting up as a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh for further outreach into the community over and beyond the campus. Once we register PP as a student group, our initiative will be able to boost more participation, thereby extending our endeavors.
Please visit the following webpage if you are interested in our activities. This is the current site, but we will set up a new official webpage once we complete the registration process. We also would like to invite you to this online group if you are interested:
http://pennieswithpurpose.blogspot.com/
As Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we would like to deliver our gratitude to you for all your whole-hearted support. We will send you follow-up letters to let you know where our efforts are moving toward. Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Best wishes,
Purposeful Penny Executive Committee
Dear Purposeful Penny members and donors,
We want to express our appreciation for your support and interest in our initiative. Your support is more than an accumulation of coins. You, each participant, are a penny who makes a big change together in the local and global community. With your help, Purposeful Penny can collaborate with community based organizations to provide education to underprivileged children.
So far, we have collected about $200.00 through our initiative. Our group is in the process of setting up as a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh for further outreach into the community over and beyond the campus. Once we register PP as a student group, our initiative will be able to boost more participation, thereby extending our endeavors.
Please visit the following webpage if you are interested in our activities. This is the current site, but we will set up a new official webpage once we complete the registration process. We also would like to invite you to this online group if you are interested:
http://pennieswithpurpose.blogspot.com/
As Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we would like to deliver our gratitude to you for all your whole-hearted support. We will send you follow-up letters to let you know where our efforts are moving toward. Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Best wishes,
Purposeful Penny Executive Committee
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
[Minutes] Executive Committee Meeting (November 7th)
Present: Jonathan Jeong, Aya Okada, Alla Khadka, Khurram Butt, Fangzhi Ye
Minutes Summarized by Alla Khadka
November 7, 2009
Minutes
I. Updates
a. Professor Kevin Kearns agreed to be our organization’s faculty advisor – now we can register with the University
b. Jonathan and Khurram introduced our organization to Professor Kearns and he is very supportive of our mission
c. Since he is our advisor, to keep him engaged and informed, we will provide him with a report of our organization’s activities once a semester – Jonathan will oversee that it’s done
II. Registering our Organization with the University of Pittsburgh
a. Jonathan and Khurram will fill out the forms and register our organization with the university
b. We will not register with GSPIA – since we don’t need funds from GSPIA –
c. The purpose of registering is to take care of the legal issues rather than in order to get the funds
d. To register our group we need at least 10 members (the number includes the officers) who are University of Pittsburgh students – we have seven people already
e. Once we register as a university group – we will get the website – we could translate our vision, mission etc. into different languages
III. New Members
a. Jonathan talked to David Bell and he agreed to join the organization – so David is officially in
b. Other potential candidates: Beate Antonich (Aya will ask her) and Alona Reva (Alla will ask her)
c. We need to think about what positions our new members will assume
d. After we talk to Beate and Alona we will e-mail the results to the other group members right away
e. If Beate and Alona will agree, we will proceed with registering us with the University. If they won’t accept we will ask some other people
IV. Structure and Transparency
a. How will we rotate the positions – are the officers elected for a year long term? Are we going to hold elections once a year?
b. Need to discuss this issue during our next meeting and decide –it’s a matter of transparency matter
V. Partnership Organization
a. Aya e-mailed to Kakenya several times – but did not really get any response – so we decided to go with another organization
b. Jonathan suggested another option – looking into Pittsburgh Foodbank connection to public schools – Jonathan will contact them and will give us the update (Duquesne school district)
VI. Finalizing the Name
a. Considering all the suggestions and comments we finalized Purposeful Penny as the official name of our organization – acronym PP
Next Meeting: Friday, December 18; Jonathan’s place; from 3:00 to 5:00
Minutes Summarized by Alla Khadka
November 7, 2009
Minutes
I. Updates
a. Professor Kevin Kearns agreed to be our organization’s faculty advisor – now we can register with the University
b. Jonathan and Khurram introduced our organization to Professor Kearns and he is very supportive of our mission
c. Since he is our advisor, to keep him engaged and informed, we will provide him with a report of our organization’s activities once a semester – Jonathan will oversee that it’s done
II. Registering our Organization with the University of Pittsburgh
a. Jonathan and Khurram will fill out the forms and register our organization with the university
b. We will not register with GSPIA – since we don’t need funds from GSPIA –
c. The purpose of registering is to take care of the legal issues rather than in order to get the funds
d. To register our group we need at least 10 members (the number includes the officers) who are University of Pittsburgh students – we have seven people already
e. Once we register as a university group – we will get the website – we could translate our vision, mission etc. into different languages
III. New Members
a. Jonathan talked to David Bell and he agreed to join the organization – so David is officially in
b. Other potential candidates: Beate Antonich (Aya will ask her) and Alona Reva (Alla will ask her)
c. We need to think about what positions our new members will assume
d. After we talk to Beate and Alona we will e-mail the results to the other group members right away
e. If Beate and Alona will agree, we will proceed with registering us with the University. If they won’t accept we will ask some other people
IV. Structure and Transparency
a. How will we rotate the positions – are the officers elected for a year long term? Are we going to hold elections once a year?
b. Need to discuss this issue during our next meeting and decide –it’s a matter of transparency matter
V. Partnership Organization
a. Aya e-mailed to Kakenya several times – but did not really get any response – so we decided to go with another organization
b. Jonathan suggested another option – looking into Pittsburgh Foodbank connection to public schools – Jonathan will contact them and will give us the update (Duquesne school district)
VI. Finalizing the Name
a. Considering all the suggestions and comments we finalized Purposeful Penny as the official name of our organization – acronym PP
Next Meeting: Friday, December 18; Jonathan’s place; from 3:00 to 5:00
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
[Notice] PPs Executive Committee Meeting
PPs Executive Committee Meeting will be held on this Saturday together with celebrating Alla's birthday.
Where: Alla's place (3345 Parkview Ave, #2, 15213)
When: Saturday, November 7th, at 5 pm. - 6 pm.
Agendas are as follows.
i) Registering PPs as Pitt student group
II) 2009-2010 annual plan including selection of the partner group.
iii) Decision on accepting some new committee members
Where: Alla's place (3345 Parkview Ave, #2, 15213)
When: Saturday, November 7th, at 5 pm. - 6 pm.
Agendas are as follows.
i) Registering PPs as Pitt student group
II) 2009-2010 annual plan including selection of the partner group.
iii) Decision on accepting some new committee members
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