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Sep 26, 2007
No meeting today.
Posted at 04:09 pm by sankalp-isu
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The meeting on 29th June was cancelled due to insufficient number of members on
the floor.
Posted at 03:55 pm by sankalp-isu
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Date: Friday, June 22, 2007
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: 1134 Sweeny Hall
Attendees: Kk, Elbert and Deepak
1. Summer fundraising events: Elbert updated about the various fundraising
events going on during summers. Please contact Elbert if you are interested in
volunteering.
2. Iowa speedway volunteering: Deepak updated the group about the # of
volunteers and the logistics involved in the volunteering for the Iowa speedway
event.
3. Sankalp picnic: Deepak updated the group about the possible dates and venues
for the upcoming Sankalp picnic. It was decided that 14th July will be
appropriate to have Sankalp picnic. Further details about the picnic will be
emailed shortly.
4. Can and coin collection drive: It was decided that we will have a cc drive
during the July 7th weekend.
Posted at 03:53 pm by sankalp-isu
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Jun 24, 2007
Date: June 15, 2007
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: 1134, Sweeny Hall
Attendees: KK, Elbert, Rajee, Nishanth, Abhijeet, Deepak
1. Summer fundraising events:
Our summer fundraising coordinator Elbert who is doing an excellent job in
generating funds and kudos from the patrons, updated the group about various
ongoing fundraising events. The upcoming events include house painting on July
14th, gardening (weekends), and lawn mowing (weekends).
Sankalp has been presented with another fundraising opportunity in the form of
providing help during the food fair in Des Moines taking place on 29th and 30th
June and July 1st. Interested members who want to volunteer can contact Elbert
at elbertj@gmail.com
2. CC coordinator Update:
A cc drive is expected to take place in the coming weekend.
3. Iowa Speedway volunteering:
We are seeking volunteers for this fundraising event.
This is a Car racing event on June 24th in Newton, Iowa, roughly 65 miles from
Ames. The organizers are expecting a turnout of around 47,000 spectators. The
race starts at noon and continues until 8pm. What the organizers want from us
is help them staffing the parking lots. We will need volunteers as supervisory
individuals and parking lot attendants.
Once the race starts at noon, most volunteers may be free to watch the race.
Considering ticket prices ranging up to $75.00, this could be quite an
opportunity for folks who are interested in car racings.
The volunteering involves a time commitment from roughly 8am to possibly 8pm.
Most likely we will not have to stay until 8pm but that is the upper limit. To
and fro transportation will be arranged by Sankalp. Also, both lunch and dinner
will be provided. Interested folks can contact me at ddibya@iastate.edu or
515-708-0332.
Posted at 06:02 pm by sankalp-isu
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Date: June 8, 2007
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: Stomping Grounds
Attendees: KK, Elbert, Neeraj, Deepak
1. Summer fundraising events:
Our summer events co-ordinator Elbert updated the group about various ongoing
events in and around ames. The upcoming events include house painting,
gardening, and lawn mowing. Interested members who want to volunteer for one or
more of these event can contact Elbert at elbertj@gmail.com
2. CC coordinator Update:
Vasanth updated the group via email. Cans collected in the previous weeks were
redeemed and a cc drive is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
3. Iowa Speedway volunteering:
A few questions were posted by the group. The decision on volunteering for the
event rests on the awaiting response from Speedway organizers
4. Summer Picnic
This year the theme for Sankalp's picnic is fun filled desi games. Several ideas
regarding the same were rolled out during the brainstorming discussion. Venue,
possible dates and other modalities were fine tuned. You guys are encouraged to
pour in any suggestion on some fun-filled desi games that you might have played
or liked in your yesteryears.
Posted at 06:00 pm by sankalp-isu
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** No meeting today. Meetings will be held every fortnight during summer.
Posted at 05:44 pm by sankalp-isu
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** No meeting today. Meetings will be held every fortnight during summer.
Posted at 05:41 pm by sankalp-isu
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Date: May 18, 2007
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: 1134, Sweeny Hall
Attendees: KK, Elbert, Rajee, Rahul, Anurag, Saiju, Neeraj, Satyam, Deepak
1. Summer fundraising events
Our summer events co-ordinator Elbert updated the group about various events
that are going on. An upcoming Indian function at city hall requires a few
volunteers from 2-4pm on May 26th. Interested members who want to volunteer for
this event can contact Elbert at elbertj@gmail.com
2. ISA
Anurag, the ISA president informed the group about a possible collaboration with
Sankalp on some events during this summer.
3. Navdrusti: Second year funding of the project
Deepak presented the progress report of the project and also the questions
answers that were sommunicated with the NGO. There was a discussion on the
progress report and whether or not Sankalp should provide the second installment
for the project. The group evaluated the report and finally a vote was taken.
All the 9 attendees voted in favor of funding the second installment.
However, the group felt that having inputs and possibly votes (for or against)
from more members will be beneficial to the process of project funding.
To ensure that all our hard earned money goes into the appropriate hands, kindly
take a look at the progress report and let me know your comments. You can be as
terse as saying yes/no or abstain from this voting
here is the link to the project feedback
http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/sankalp/projects/Navdrusthi/Project%20feedback/
And here is the link to the project details
http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/sankalp/projects/Navdrusthi/
Posted at 05:34 pm by sankalp-isu
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** No meeting today. Meetings will be held every fortnight during summer.
Posted at 05:30 pm by sankalp-isu
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Jun 23, 2007
Date: May 4, 2007
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: 1134, Sweeny hall
Attendees: Rajee, Rahul, Hemant, Vani, Kamna, Elbert, Atul, Vinay, Neeraj, KK,
Visu, Muthu
1. Members discussed in detail the projects My India and SCORD. After discussion, the final decision on project funding was made through vote.
Sankalp will be funding My India - NGO from Bits Pilani for constructing 2 village libraries and one village knowledge center. The decision was made after the voting process. The results being 9-0-3 (Favor, Against, Abstain). We will be funding this NGO an approximate amount of 100,000 Rs.
Sankalp will also be funding SCORD India - NGO from Tiruvarur District in Tamil Nadu for managing a day care special health center for helping children affected by cerebral palsy. The decision is again made based on the voting process. The results being 8-0-4 (favor,against, abstain). We will be funding this NGO approximately 147,000 Rs.
2. Members discussed the project feedback from Navdrushti. Vinay's father, who visited the NGO work area, attended this meeting and gave a independent feedback on this NGO and as well as on the project. He suggested Sankalp to ask for quarterly project reports and photographic evidences.
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