Getting the Year Started
The French Club held its first meeting of the year on September 9, 2006 at 5:30pm in the Russell House. Fifteen people came to the meeting and we decided to collect dues of $5/year.

Meetings will typically be held on the last Friday of every month and updates will be sent to members by E-mail. Please contact any of the officers if you are interested in becoming an official French Club member.

Goals
Because the club became inactive in student government records last year, our goal for this semester was small: to successfully plan and hold one event in addition to 3 regular meetings.

We also intend to create membership cards for our 24 current members. We will use some the money collected from dues for this purpose. Some of the funds may also be used to provide food for members at meetings, movie nights and other events.

The French Club is in need of a logo! All members are welcome to submit a design. Please E-mail Rachel Broniak your design by Sunday November 26. The club will vote on the favorite logo by E-mail and it will be used on our membership cards and other documents.

Pot Luck Dinner
On October 29, 2006 we held a French Pot Luck dinner at the Russell House. Sixteen members attended and brought all different kinds of authentic French foods including: une tarte aux pommes, de la soupe aux oignons, du brie, du poulet au miel et vinaigre, de l’eau Perrier and more!

Last Meeting of the Semester
Our last meeting of the semester is scheduled for Friday December 1. The time and location will be sent out to members by E-mail one week beforehand. We are excited to see everyone there!

Officers
President – Gary Morrison
Vice President – Julie Boor
Treasurer – Marine Vaillant
Secretary – Rachel Broniak

Please feel free to contact Rachel Broniak at Francais@gwm.sc.edu with any questions regarding the French Club or its activities.