Had we not participated in those meetings, DASA might not have granted certification.

Some meetings' minutes are missing. There are a number of gaps.

The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings

We spent time doing a series of one-on-one meetings with the faculty, and they knew we'd been working on this since last September, so none of this was a surprise in that sense. The presentation the dean made incorporated suggestions from the faculty as well, which helps them feel comfortable supporting it.

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.

There's been a lot of ups and downs and a lot of meetings. When you consider this has been an all-volunteer effort, it's a good feeling to know we've met this milestone. Owning the building is a big feather in our cap. But it's still an uphill battle.