SAAC Minutes – November 14, 2004
 

• Ursula discussed how we would be looking for volunteers to visit the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) in Hartford. This would be directed towards the teams that will be on campus over intersession.
   
• Dr. Bruening expressed an interest in books that ‘send a good message’ to readers, for the Catholic Worker House, who is in need of books.  The collection will be at the book Drive in February.
   
• Kydani Dover spoke about her intentions to get athletes together to visit Fox Middle School in Hartford December 3^rd.  The trip should take about 3 hours (12-3).
   
• Leah Williams, Community Service Chair, stressed the importance of team involvement for community service projects. Not only S.A.A.C. members should attend.  Reach out for support from your teammates.
   
• Bill Shults brought up the topic of team donations to benefit the Tri-Town Shelter.  (S.A.A.C.) will also donate toys to this charity.  We will be looking for teams to donate money.
  • Also, anyone who can find the time in his or her schedule, and would like to be there to drop off donations, is welcome to come.  The Willimantic Soup Kitchen, who serves over 200 meals a day, recently gave us a tour.
     
• December 10^th is the annual Cornerstone Christmas party, from 6pm to 10pm.  We would like to have as many athletes participate as possible.  We will leave campus at 6pm and car pool to St. Bernard’s Church in Rockville-Vernon.
   
• Jessie Lennon is interested in the idea of an Athlete Semi-Formal, and looking for volunteers to help her plan.  The Semi is tentatively being planned for the February/March time frame.
   
• Gaye Tuchman, P.A.A.C. Chair of Student Life Committee, spoke at the meeting encouraging the athletes to come to her with any questions or concerns, as she serves to bridge the gap between students and student-athletes.
   
• Members expressed concern with the shrinking availability of morning classes.  Gaye has sent out an email requesting class concerns from all teams.
   
• Joel Legare asked for ideas for the www.saac.uconn.edu website.  He is looking to create something interactive for members to communicate, discuss, with poll information.
   
• The True Blue Husky Crew is asking teams to contact the group with dates of their big home contests, in which they would like a little extra support.
   
• In National S.A.A.C. news, NCAA is looking to increase the number of consecutive days of practice.
   
• Next Month’s meeting will be held at Willington Pizza (Dec 12^th) and the Guest Speaker will be Dr. John Saddlemire (Vice President for Student Affairs).