Tony reported that the Omega Society was very easy to talk about during the Sunshine Tour events. Finance & Administration Gary Van Schaften – Gary joined the call late so Pete provided the Finance and Administration report. Pete reported that a proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year was circulated to all of the directors to the call. This is a preliminary budget and is open for comment. Pete reviewed the budgetary items and the process and logic used to develop the numbers. We are using a 3 year rolling average of donations as the income goal. The expenses are not complete. Following Pete’s review, there was a discussion on the budget, including revenue budgeting methodology. Communication Strategy Mike Iacovelli – Mike Iacovelli was unable to join the call so Tony provided the report in his absence. The committee has been evaluating communication channels we use to communicate to brothers. We now have more Facebook and email addresses than physical addresses for brothers initiated since 2000. This will have to be taken into account as we develop communication strategies moving forward. The Fraternity is undertaking an initiative to build an app to communication with brothers. Len Farano commended Matt Rahtelli on his hard work on this initiative. Trying to engage younger alumni brothers and undergraduate brothers is very different. Len provided an update on the app development. They are at the beginning stages but they are very encouraged. This is a fraternity initiative but the Foundation has been asked to act as advisors and collaborate on the initiative. Grant Oversight - Charlie Fiore Charlie was unable to join the call so Tony Carfang reported in his absence. Tony reported that the Fraternity, through grants provided by the Foundation, conducted four regional leadership conferences between January and March: Nick Franki Rocky Mountain LC in Boulder, CO Mike Zerega / John Hadgkiss Western LC in Loretto, PA NYAC / Beta Sigma AA Eastern LC in NYC at Manhattan College Dave D’Eramo / Joe Caldarella Florida LC in Boca Raton, FL Scholarship Charlie Fiore – Charlie was unable to join the call so Tony Carfang reported in his absence.
Tony reported that the Omega Society was very easy to talk about during the Sunshine Tour events. Finance & Administration – Gary Van Schaften Gary joined the call late so Pete provided the Finance and Administration report. Pete reported that a proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year was circulated to all of the directors to the call. This is a preliminary budget and is open for comment. Pete reviewed the budgetary items and the process and logic used to develop the numbers. We are using a 3 year rolling average of donations as the income goal. The expenses are not complete. Following Pete’s review, there was a discussion on the budget, including revenue budgeting methodology. Communication Strategy – Mike Iacovelli Mike Iacovelli was unable to join the call so Tony provided the report in his absence. The committee has been evaluating communication channels we use to communicate to brothers. We now have more Facebook and email addresses than physical addresses for brothers initiated since 2000. This will have to be taken into account as we develop communication strategies moving forward. The Fraternity is undertaking an initiative to build an app to communication with brothers. Len Farano commended Matt Rahtelli on his hard work on this initiative. Trying to engage younger alumni brothers and undergraduate brothers is very different. Len provided an update on the app development. They are at the beginning stages but they are very encouraged. This is a fraternity initiative but the Foundation has been asked to act as advisors and collaborate on the initiative. Grant Oversight - Charlie Fiore Charlie was unable to join the call so Tony Carfang reported in his absence. Tony reported that the Fraternity, through grants provided by the Foundation, conducted four regional leadership conferences between January and March: Nick Franki Rocky Mountain LC in Boulder, CO Mike Zerega / John Hadgkiss Western LC in Loretto, PA NYAC / Beta Sigma AA Eastern LC in NYC at Manhattan College Dave D’Eramo / Joe Caldarella Florida LC in Boca Raton, FL Scholarship – Charlie Fiore Charlie was unable to join the call so Tony Carfang reported in his absence.
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