The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Morris Zagha, the Association's Treasurer, and approved by those in attendance. Morris also reported on the Association's financial condition, which has improved slightly from the previous year. The Association welcomed several new attendees, who recently graduated from CSUN with degrees in Accounting, MIS and Finance.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested.
She was very impressed with the formal structure of the meeting, with members motioning to have the discussion return to the main topic whenever members went off on a tangent. Meredith recommends others to sit in on one of these meetings. This year approximately 35 students from all over Southern California participated in the program, which is designed to introduce them to the field of accounting. A gourmet lunch, music, and finish line activities are provided after the walk. Funds raised through this event will be used for research, increasing public awareness, and improving the quality of life for people diagnosed with the disease.