1. Graduate Economics Association September 9, 2005

2. What the GEA Does Orientation Events Regular Social Activities Intramural Athletics Department Skit Party Strawberries and Champagne Stuff to Make Quotidian Department Life Better Feedback on the Graduate Program Represent Department at the GSC

3. Officers Tom Wilkening, 1 st President Greg Fischer, 2 nd President Jesse Edgerton, 1 st Social Chair/Treasurer Jeanne LaFortune, 2 nd Social Chair

4. Upcoming Activities Faculty-Student Softball Game and BBQ (10/2) SHASS Mixer (next Friday) Ice Cream Social Coffee and Donuts

5. The GEA Small Council Background Structure & Responsibilities Selection of Representatives –Two each from 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4+ First meeting with Bengt in early October

6. Brainstorming Activities & Academic Concerns Grad Lounge Computer Lab Social Events Faculty-Student Events Other Stuff?

7. Budget and Dues Dues are $20 for the year Happy hour “pass the hat” Budget will be posted on-line

8. T-Shirt Design Contest In the past… The new default Open solicitation for better ideas Prize awarded to the winner

9. Other Business Any new items e-Representation

10. Socialize at Will Pizza, snacks, and drinks await us in the courtyard