A packet of suggestions and proceedings from this year will be compiled soon and filed way to assist in planning next year's event. Some suggestions have been made by the judges, and Damian agreed to send an email asking for general observations, ideas, etc. By next meeting, we should be able to conduct a vote on the identity of the 7th member.
Overhead return is a statistical report of research funding and expenses, etc.
It is down for the third year in a row, but Dr. Scott is optimistic about a rise next year. As a result, the committee voted to begin publishing a newsletter to be distributed to the grad students. The first edition will be published soon and will be placed in mailboxes in the main office. An email will also be sent. Jessica agreed to oversee the production and distribution of the text while Damina will update the website and be responsible for its general maintainence.