As
for myself, when the meeting first started off, I was pretty nervous!I
think I can speak on behalf of all the board members and say that they
were a little nervous too. This was our first public board meeting, and
our first time to have to make decisions and have discussions PUBLICLY
as a group. However, once the meeting started, I think everyone began
to feel more comfortable.
The meeting started pretty serious. We all shared our announcements and
reports, and each board member, as well as President Pasqualichio
mentioned how honored we were to be sitting where we were, as well as be
in the company of other great student leaders. The meeting was pretty
serious and pretty formal, however, at the end, some of the board
members slipped in a comment or two (kind of an inside joke from our
retreat) that I couldn't help but to laugh at!
At the first meeting, each board member just mentioned what liaison they
would be to what committee, as well as their goals for the upcoming
year. We also, as an entire board, voted on four different allocations
requests. With each vote, we unanimously came to a decision, which I
think really shows the strength and cohesiveness of our group. It was a
great way to start our term!
All in all, the meeting went great. It was kind of surreal--I never
thought that I would be sitting at that table with 8 other phenomenal
students. It was such an honor, and I am so excited for what's to come!
Alli’s
Analysis of Inaugural Meeting