Chi Sigma Iota

Rho Alpha Mu Chapter

On December 6 the fourth chapter meeting for the 2006-2007 school year was held.  Rachel Smith, chapter president, called the meeting to order at 4:30.  The official CSI meeting was shortened to provide a question and answer period for first year students entering practicum in the fall.

 Welcome !!

The meeting began with the presentation of the agenda as was as holiday Christmas song trivia. 

Old Business

Two event were discussed as old business (a) social event at Champs and (b) APA seminar.  The social event appeared to be a success.  Approximately twenty students attended the event at Champs and enjoyed socializing with fellow students.  The response regarding the APA seminar was also overwhelming positive.  CSI as a whole expresses a big THANK YOU to Dr. Hunt for leading the seminar.

 New Business

Emily reminded everyone about the upcoming events: The Cookie Swap and Toys for Tots.   The cookie swap is this Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 2 pm in the Hub room 233.  Everyone is asked to bring cookies and a recipe to the event.  Individuals wishing to participate in the Toys for Tots event can meet in the parking lot behind Cedar or at the Penn Stater on Sunday, December 7.  The event is from 4 to 6 pm and includes wrapping gifts.  An update on the upcoming CSI Statewide conference (March 31) was provided by Elizabeth.  Updates included; Dr. Herr agreeing to be the key note speaker (Yipppee!!!), continuing to develop website, and encouraged CSI students to attend as well as participate either through displaying a poster or presenting on a topic (e.g., paper or project).  Lastly, the vacancy of the vice president was reported.  An email will be sent out to all current CSI members to ask for nominations.   Following the nomination process an additional email will be sent to members enabling them to vote. 

 The official meeting adjourned and a panel was assembled for the practicum question and answer session.  On the panel were two second year elementary students, two second year secondary students and a professor (Thank you Dr. Carney).  Overall, the first year students appeared to alleviate some concerns through the process.  The process was undoubtedly therapeutic for the second year students as well, a period to reflect. 

 CSI wishes everyone a happy and relaxing holiday season!!!