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Social Committee
Duties
The main duties of the social committee are as follows:
Social Hour
The current format of the weekly social hour (a.k.a. donut hour) is as
follows:
- It is held weekly at 3:30pm on Wednesdays in the Wozniak Lounge.
- The food consists of donuts, bagels, and cream cheese.
- Donuts are purchased at Euclid cafe, on the west side of Euclid, just
north of Hearst. A weekly order is there and waiting for us. This order is
currently halved during the summer. There should be a single person who is
considered the permanent contact, and the donut shop should have the phone
number of that person. Be sure to call in advance for any changes or
cancellations to orders.
- Bagels are purchased at Pane & Cioccolata, also on the west side of
Euclid, just north of Hearst. Just like with donuts, a weekly order (halved
during the summer) is waiting for us. Again, there should be a single
contact person, and be sure to give advance notice of changes or
cancellations.
- Cream cheese is purchased at La Petite Market, on Hearst between Euclid
and LeRoy. No advance order necessary. Get three blocks of the cheap stuff
during the academic year, two during the summer.
- Whoever is picking up the food arranges to pick up the checks from the
Treasurer.
- While doable in the summer, it is somewhat difficult for a single person
to carry everything, especially during the semester. Two people are better
than one for picking the stuff up.
- There is a supply of plastic knives in the 4th floor kitchenette.
The following ideas, comments, suggestions, etc. should be considered:
- A regular schedule needs to be set up in advance so that there is always
someone to take responsibility for getting the goodies.
- Perhaps getting the checks on a weekly basis is a bad model, as this
allows for yet another point of failure, if the checks aren't ready. Having
the checks ready more in advance (for the whole semester, perhaps?) might be
better.
- Neither the time nor the format of social hour needs has to stay the way
it currently is. Any changes that might make it better or increase
attendance are open for consideration.
Semester Picnic
Once a semester, a picnic is held for the faculty and graduate students. This
could be either at Soda Hall (we have a barbeque) or at some other site (Tilden,
Redwood, etc.) If holding offsite, a reservation would need to be made well in
advance.
The CSGSA is the proud owner of a number of useful plastic containers, for
transporting foods and whatnot to and from social events (like the picnic). It
is the responsiblity of the social committee to keep these useful items from
becoming confused and wandering off, never to be heard from again.
Prelim Party
Once a semester, after prelims are over, it is the responsibility of the
social committee to have a party to celebrate for those that have passed. [And
console those that have not? :-/ ] In the past, this has taken the form of pizza
and beer and soda at LaVal's. Recognizing that LaVal's is not necessarily the
pinnacle of culinary delights, other suggestions (e.g. Zachary's?) are always
open for consideration.
Other things to keep in mind
- No matter what you do, some people will likely complain. Tell them that if
they want to do it better, they're welcome to help out and/or do it
themselves.
- What is the annual CSGSA budget for social events?
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