President s Message Earl opened the meeting with an announcement that he was stepping down from the council. John Cormack was announced as the new council president. Brian Howland was nominated and unanimously approved as the next vice-president. Earl will continue to play a minor role on the council, assisting in fundraising and other events. Additionally, in an effort to attract additional funding, Earl noted a fundraising tool that UMass Dartmouth uses.
Alumni register with the council and are provided a list of incentives that come as a reward.
The council will explore its potential over the next few months. May. Another student will be nominated to fill his post as student representative to the council. Other names were submitted for nomination. These meetings are still going to be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Education Committee Lynne provided an update on scheduled events.