Spring Break
RHA holds this semester's final meeting before board transition
Kristy Mellendorf/ Staff writer
Issue date: 4/21/05 Section: News
The Residence Hall Association is preparing for its last meeting of the year before the transition of its new executive board.
Natalie Kuchar, president of the Residence Hall Honorary, will speak to RHA about the renewal of its recycling contract. RHA was responsible for the "Bottle Battlez" and "Can Warz" that took place in the residence halls throughout the year. This year, RHA was able to recycle 1,300 bags. The contract will provide RHA with two $1,000 scholarships.
Committee chair elects will be announced at this week's meeting. Applications were due in to the executive board last week.
"There was not an overwhelming response, but we did have to make some decisions," said Lindsay DiPietro, RHA president.
RHA will also have an update from incoming President Heather Gergits on its Kids' Weekend, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Scheduled events include face painting, limbo, and arts and crafts.
"I hope that everything turns out and that the weather works with us," Gergits said.
The money for the Fundraising Wars, which goes to scholarships, is due tonight. The winner of the wars will be announced at RHA's banquet in May. Pemberton and Andrews halls are currently battling for the lead.
Last week, Kim Thompson, a freshman pre-physical therapy major, spoke to RHA about the Diversity Project, for which she is also chair. The project is planning to adopt a family in the community and provide them with clothing and other products to their benefit. Thompson is asking for a donation from RHA, which will be voted on this week. The maximum to be donated is $16.67.
"We are working to unite (Eastern's) campus with the surrounding Charleston community," Thompson said.
RHA meets 5 p.m. Thursday in the Andrews Hall Basement.
Natalie Kuchar, president of the Residence Hall Honorary, will speak to RHA about the renewal of its recycling contract. RHA was responsible for the "Bottle Battlez" and "Can Warz" that took place in the residence halls throughout the year. This year, RHA was able to recycle 1,300 bags. The contract will provide RHA with two $1,000 scholarships.
Committee chair elects will be announced at this week's meeting. Applications were due in to the executive board last week.
"There was not an overwhelming response, but we did have to make some decisions," said Lindsay DiPietro, RHA president.
RHA will also have an update from incoming President Heather Gergits on its Kids' Weekend, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Scheduled events include face painting, limbo, and arts and crafts.
"I hope that everything turns out and that the weather works with us," Gergits said.
The money for the Fundraising Wars, which goes to scholarships, is due tonight. The winner of the wars will be announced at RHA's banquet in May. Pemberton and Andrews halls are currently battling for the lead.
Last week, Kim Thompson, a freshman pre-physical therapy major, spoke to RHA about the Diversity Project, for which she is also chair. The project is planning to adopt a family in the community and provide them with clothing and other products to their benefit. Thompson is asking for a donation from RHA, which will be voted on this week. The maximum to be donated is $16.67.
"We are working to unite (Eastern's) campus with the surrounding Charleston community," Thompson said.
RHA meets 5 p.m. Thursday in the Andrews Hall Basement.
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