Updated: 11-09-2007
| Action Item | Responsible Party |
|---|---|
| Develop "Business Plan" *waiting for student/alumni survey responses | Treasurer |
| Brainstorm ideas for fundraising | Housing Corp. |
| Set up and maintain Alumni Database/Wiki *ongoing* | Brother Thompson |
| Completed Item | Responsible Party | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Develop sublease and sign main lease for 4 Maiden Lane | Housing Corp. | Completed (03/28/2005) |
| Develop new House Bylaws with Chapter | Housing Corp. | Completed (03/06/2005) |
| Plan 100th/80th Anniversary Celebration with Rho Chapter | Housing Corp. | Completed (11/01/2004) |
| Form committee to establish new minimum housing requirements | Housing Corp. | Completed |
| Design a corporate logo | Brother Lemire | Completed |
| Create record (spreadsheet) of alumni including membership status and giving history | Brother Thomas | Completed |
| Determine cost and living conditions comparable to Preiss Company Apts. | Brother Stamey | Completed |
| Prepare an amendment to the by-laws addressing final location for corporation money in the event of a dissolution | Brother Thomas | Completed |
| Find financial institution that will work with us | Treasurer | We’re in the Centura family |
| Determine if a Co-sign will be required | Treasurer | Co-sign of members will be required, no more than 3 |
| Check on "utilizing" the Educational Foundation for donations | Treasurer / Brother Haas | They are able to hold money earmarked for house education use. |
| Investigate partnering loans | Treasurer | No longer used. |
| Investigate the difference between residential and commercial mortgages | Treasurer | Commercial loan can be acquired in the corporation's name by having 2 consecutive years of filing with the IRS. For a construction loan, we'll need a registered contractor. |
| Investigate implications of joining a REIT | Brother Stamey | Not feasible |
| Check on possibility of using Brother Hershner's mother for legal services | Brother Elin | She would be glad to help, but has not studied/practiced real estate law |
| Check into utilization of a money market account for corporation funds | Treasurer | The checking account has been converted into a money market account. |
| Investigate feasibility of construction loan | Treasurer | Done. |
| Define what needs to be done for pre-approval. | Treasurer | Done. Consider filing annual Federal 990 form for establishing financial history. |
| Gather all existing promissory notes | Brother Thomas | Done. Have notes from '60s till present. |
| Investigate agencies/organizations that give to non-profits (Internet search) | Treasurer | None available. |
| Investigate feasibility of using bulk mailing with Rho Chapter *Non-profit bulk permit approved.* | Brother Thomas | Done. |
| Investigate zoning regulations in the greater area | Brother Thomas | Done. |
| Contact other chapters and housing corps concerning house plans, fundraising ideas, and leasing plans | Brother Griffith | Done. |
| Set up a trust account under the guidance of the Grand Treasurer | Brother Thomas | Done, using Vanguard. |
| Mail reminders to people who signed promissory notes | Brother Elin | Done, letters mailed June 2004. |
| Get students & housing corp. to sign new promissory note | Housing Corp. | Done. |
| Consider filing annual Federal 990 form for establishing financial history | Brother Thomas | Done. |
| Check on availability of Student Legal Services for the corporation | Housing Corp. | Not available. |
| Investigate loans from alumni | Housing Corp. | Abandoned. |