SCSSA

 Southern California Social Sciences Association

SCSSA BOARD
(2008-2009)

President
Martha Infante

Past President
Amanda Roraback

Vice President
Steven C. Williams

President Elect
Joel Rothblatt

Secretary
Mike Denman

Treasurer
Ruben Zepeda

Members at Large
Jackie Purdy
Michelle Herczog
Mark Elinson
Michael Sabin
Merrell Frankel
Sarah Zepeda

Newsletter Editor
Xuan Ryan

Webmaster
Amanda Roraback

Perryman Liaisons
Bonnie and Ron Sima

SCSSA Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2009
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In attendance:  Jackie Purdy, Merrell Frankel, Amanda Roraback, Martha Infante, Mark Elinson, Michelle Herczog

1)      CCSS Conference (March 20)

a.       Jackie needs volunteers
 

2)      SCSSA Banquet

a.       Mark Elinson will call Jonathan Friedlander to acquire the Faculty Room

b.      Possible dates for banquet

                                                               i.      May 3^rd, May 26^th, May 27^th.

c.       Awards

                                                               i.      President’s Award (Martha decideds)

                                                             ii.      SCSSA Aaward

1.      possibly Xuan Ryan

                                                            iii.      Special Award

1.      Beau Martin
 

3)      Ballot for new board

a.       President – Joel

b.      Present Elect − Michelle Herczog

c.       Treasurer − Ruben Zepeda

d.      Secretary − Mike Denman

e.       Vice President − Amanda Roraback
 

4)      History Day

a.       Over 700 students entered but we are in desperate need of judges

b.      We need a coordinator for performances

c.       Cost for kids to participate is $35 per student.

d.      Amanda has agreed to fund a “Special Award” sponsored by SCSSA.
 

5)      Museum Series

a.       Martha says only one participant left for unit

b.      Last segment will be cancelled? Or should the final participant attend something on her own?

c.       Should we do a lecture with Clay Dube?

                                                               i.      Will need to do publicity and make it a bigger event.
 

6)      Newsletter

a.       We need to go to an online version

b.      Amanda has worked with GoDaddy to create a newsletter for CCSS (about $6 for 2500 emails)

c.       Stipend from Xuan will be given to Amanda instead

                                                               i.      Amanda will maintain membership and email lists.
 

7)      Membership/Outreach
 

8)      Arsalyn Conference (“getting the vote out”)

a.       May 16, 9 am – 2 pm

b.      At Pickwick (like last year)

c.       Free for all teachers

d.      Theme?

                                                               i.      Democracy in Action

                                                             ii.      Civic mission of schools campaign

                                                            iii.      “Beyond Obama”

                                                           iv.      “Elections and Beyond”
 

9)      Budget issues

a.       We owe CCSS $3000

b.      LAUSD collects payroll

c.       100-150 members

d.      Send one check $75-$80

e.       We have $9000 available
 

10)  Other business

a.       March 31 is the deadline for ballots for NCSS please vote for Michelle

b.      History-social Science Framework revision
 

11)  Next meeting

a.       Wed. April 1 at Michelle’s home in Culver City at 6 pm.

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