Southeastern Massachusetts University - Scrimshaw Yearbook (North Dartmouth, MA)

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The Sailing Club Paul McGarr, President The Sailing Club was established in the fall semester of 1975. Greg Ereitas was our first Commodore. He focused on a canoe raffle and organized an extensive two-week cruise on a 36ft. Islander. Greg also instituted intercollegiate racing with Mass Maritime. Paul McGarr, our present Commodore, took the tiller in the fall of 1976. His activities have centered around expanding our fleet to three sunfishes, one 19ft. lightning, and a 25ft. schooner lunder constructionl. Activities since 1976 have included extensive partying, crusiing, skiing trips, bingo lthanks to Maureen Lynchl, and canoe raffles. There have been five organized su nfish races and four races against Mass Maritime. In addition there has been weekly racing in the East Branch Racing Association, in which several of our members have achieved distinction. We have also sailed with the Lovv Tide Yacht Club. Proceeds from some activities and senate allocations enabled us to acquire and build a 2Sft. schooner. Members active in the construction were Paul McGarr, Rick Hurd, Debbie Slovve, Glenn Cook, our advisor Kevin Hargreaves, Garv Alexander, and Quentin Kampf. The club's future holds the promise of the continued expansion of the fleet, greater involvement vvith intercollegiate racing, and extended cruises in our nevv schooner. We look forward to greater involvement bv the student bodv, sailors and non-sailors alike. Program Council The program council is a volunteer based, somevvhat professional committee of the Board of Govern that plans, programs, and coordinates most of the major events on campus. The council is comprised of five committes: Functions lBalls, Oktoberfest, Ritz's, etc.l, Major Events lconcertsj, Special Events fballets, bus trips, guest speakersi, Coffee House, and Rat and Sunset room. The purpose of the council is to initiate and plan social, recreational, educational, and c ultural programs for the entire SMU community. This programming organization is open to all SMU students.

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Mass Senate of Student Nurses Ieanne Malicia, President MSSN-SMU is the university chapter of the Massachusetts Senate of Student Nurses. lt is a professional organization for students which enables them to keep in touch with the ever-changing role of nursing. This chapter has been in existence for five years and has grown to play a large role inthe College of Nursing. It is also a service organization vvith functions serving students of the college and all members of the SMU community. Under the guidance of the advisor, Peggy Greaves, this year's club has accomplished many projects. The largest and most successful of these vvas the health fair held on April 12,1978 outside the auditorium. Approximately 300 students, faculty, and staff were screened at this event for hypertension, diabetes, and anemia. Another major project which served the College of Nursing vvas a job fair held in the gym in january. The club vvas also involved in a uniform change for nursing students. mm at

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The Vets Club Brad Burns, President This academic year the club literally changed the face of the University. On May 6,1978, the nameless amphitheatre was given an identity. lt was dedicated the Vietnam Veterans' Peace Memorial Amphitheatre in memory of those 57,000 people who lost their lives in Vietnam. The goal was not to memorialize war, but rather to symbolize a feeling of peace and tranquility. Too many people are willing to forget this devastating era of our time. This was assurance that at least an educational institution was willing to remember those who gave their ultimate sacrifice. We are all veterans of Vietnam. The organization, with a membership of 1100 people, has representation throughout all aspects of the SMU Community. lt is open to both veterans and non-veterans. Programs include such events as the Halloween Boogie and Rash, snowed- out Mardi Gras, with its replaceme.. the Spring Heyday, the Cong Show, ano the annual Screw Contest for fund raising. Community activities include our annual Flea Market, Christmas Food Drive, Party for Underprivileged Children, and the radio program Vets Club Focus: THE VIETNAM ERA. Its newly initiated outreach program continues to help veterans get a new Start. The Vets of SMU have also organized the state-wide organization entitled Massachusetts Vietnam Era Veterans Association that picks up where the traditional veterans groups have lacked in their responsibliity to the Vietnam Veteran. Besides counselling, tutoring, and providing a job bank, the organization has an emergency loan program for those whose V.A. Educational Benefits somehow have discrepancies. l The organization's greatest asset is to utilize the tools available for a continuous progressive vanguard. Z7