LiSA Minutes
October 9, 2008
SML Room 409

Meeting convened at 2:12 p.m. by Soli Johnson.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Soli Johnson, Barbara Heck, Rebecca Hamilton, Madhu Luthra, Mary Jo Agata, Laura Tatum, and Abdul Hannawi.

HOLIDAY PARTY:
The date and time are now confirmed: December 10th (Wednesday) from 4-6 pm. We're still waiting to hear confirmation on using the L & B Room. As for catering, people need to email their suggestions to the committee and fax Barbara menus/pricing plans. The stipulations for the caterer is no flames or red liquid, and the target attendance is 300-350 people. If possible, LiSA will follow the guidelines for making the Holiday Party a sustainable event. Kathy is checking with the Music School for musicians who may be interested in playing at the party.

HOLIDAY RAFFLE :
Soli will send out an email asking for a volunteer to handle the Holiday Raffle. This would include sending out letters, following up with those who respond, tickets and sales, and collecting the donated items. Soli will contact Diane Turner about covering the postage for the letters.

NOOKS & CRANNIES:
Laura said the Sustainable Food Project tour was very well received. A sign-up list went around for additional tours. Soli emphasized the need to have more people coordinate tours.

MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
The next meeting will take place on October 23th in a location TBD.