LiSA Minutes
September 29 , 2004
SML, Machine City

Members present: Diana Quinones (chair), Kelly Shand (secretary), Lolly Lee, Kathleen Burns (webmistress), Suzanne Mirabile, Ruth Carruth, Cesar Zapata.

Members Absent:  Mary Bradway, Stephen Cohen, Stephen Yearl, Marybeth Bean, Kathleen Burns, Amanda Patrick, Bernadette Cioffi.

Meeting convened at 2:30 p.m.

Suzanne provided 2 cakes from Julia’s Bakery in Orange, CT. These were the two top choices for desserts to be served at the New Staff Reception. There was a Chocolate mousse cake and a Napoleon cake. It was decided that in light of the positive reaction from all those present as well as remembering how fast it went in the last reception that 2 full sheet cakes of the Napoleon will be ordered from Julia’s. Another cake will be ordered as well. Probably the mousse cake, but not so high. (It was four layers) A brief discussion was held about providing two Napoleon cakes and double fudge brownies instead of 3 cakes. That was discouraged.

The New Staff Reception will be held in SSS hall on the 4th floor. A menu has been decided on. Yale Catering is providing the food. There will be chicken satay with peanut sauce, pork potstickers, cheese and fruit plates, assorted tea sandwiches and canapés.

Kelly Shand asked about the budget for the holiday party as well as a venue. She will call around for places this week. Luce Hall and Woolsey were prominent mentions as to venues. A meeting was set up with Diane Turner to discuss the holiday budget.

The next meeting will be on Thursday October 7, 2004 at 2 with a place to be determined. Watch your e-mail from either Diana Q. or Ruth C. as to the final place.