Officers discuss Shirt, review strategic plans
MATT BRAMANTI
News Writer
Executive Cabinet members met Monday evening to discuss the future of The Shirt strategic planning, and a new student events calendar.
Courtney Schuster, chairperson of The Shirt, delivered a report on the success of the project.
"We've delivered 104,000 shirts, with more on the way," Schuster said.
She also briefed the Cabinet on the new financial arrangement of the project.
"We're making 7 percent of the wholesale price of anything that has `Return to Glory' on it," she said, adding that this deal has brought in an additional $50,000 for the student-run project.
Schuster credited The Shirt's success to an attractive design, positive media coverage and the Irish's performance on the gridiron.
"Everything lined up as perfectly as it could have," Schuster said.
She predicted next year's project will be successful, but said that its too early to know for certain.
Schuster encouraged students to submit designs for next year's Shirt. Entries are due in the Student Activities Office by Dec. 6.
Peggy Hnatusko, assistant director of programs for Student Activities, emphasized the charitable purpose of The Shirt.
"There are students out there with need, and The Shirt brings in the funds to meet that need," Hnatusko said.
A portion of revenues from sales of "Return to Glory" products goes to the rectors' fund, which helps disadvantaged students pay for some of the costs of student life. Aid has been given for club dues, dance tickets, medical expenses, among other means of assistance.
Senior class president Matt Smith presented his council's strategic plan, focusing on popular events in order to foster class unity.
"Everything we've seen this year proves that the sky's the limit," Smith said, referring to his organization's successful programming.
His plan stressed the need for quality events, and noted that such programming is not necessarily expensive.
"Money is good, but it's better to have creativity in using the money we have," Smith said.
He noted the popularity of recent events at the Alumni-Senior club, including a Graffiti Dance revival and senior lunches.
Dan Barabas, president of the off-campus council, also delivered his organization's strategic plan.
"Safety is the most important issue facing off-campus students today," Barabas said, noting the high rate of crime in off-campus housing developments.
The plan calls for greater cooperation among the University, South Bend police and area landlords to increase security and prevent crime.
In other executive cabinet news:
u Student body vice president Trip Foley reported on the development of a comprehensive student activities calendar. The current calendar, "Everything Under the Dome," will be supplemented by a broader online version.
"The website should be ready just before Christmas," Foley said adding that the online calendar will allow student groups to post events, continuing the success of the current system.
u Junior class president Meghan O'Donnell encouraged members of the class of 2004 to attend class events this week. Every day this week faculty members will be available for lunch at Recker's to talk with students.
All News Stories for Tuesday, November 12, 2002
