STAND Meeting Minutes Sept 15, 2009

A. Introduction to STAND

a. Visit the blog at http://ucstand.blogspot.com for minutes and other information, if anyone is interested in writing for the blog with any news, articles, or opinions contact Serena (semithbaokar@ursinus.edu)

b. Overview of STAND

i. History and past events

B. Fall 2009 Events

a. Brown Bag Lunch

i. During faculty meetings, Wednesday, October 7^th during common hour

ii. Money going to Digital Divide, an organization which uses donations to pay for data-entry training for Cambodians affected by land mines or genocide

iii. See future email about helping out and organization

b. Speaker

i. SIFE is having Sasha Lezhnev Lesnev as a guest speaker

1. Sasha Lezhnev will be speaking about conflict minerals, tungsten and tin, which contribute to violence in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo

ii. This may be extended into a larger week-long campaign with letter writing and other events

c. Microfinancing Workshop

i. SIFE and STAND workshop on microfinancing projects like Digital Divide

ii. Will take place after fall break, before thanksgiving

d. Pledge 2 Protect

i. Conference in Washington D.C.

ii. Hilary Clinton, Susan Bryce, John Prendergast, STAND national coordinator possible speakers

iii. November 6-9^th

iv. See email for more details

e. Dinner Meeting

i. Next Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:30pm in Wismer to discuss events and throw around ideas