The BSU

Recall my previous post titled "WWAAA." I remember signing up for the CLS (Christian Legal Society) and the SBA (Student Bar Association), but I received this email the other day:

Welcome to BSU(Black Students Union) fall 2008,

Thank you for joining BSU this fall.

I am excited to invite you to the first meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Sep

23 at 7:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the BSU office (If you enter Templeton through the door near the book store and take left at the end of the corridor, you’ll see the BSU sign on your right-it’s across the ATM).

This year we have a number of exciting plans and we are also open to your suggestions and proposals.

Refreshments will be served.

See you on Tuesday,

Brook

Hmmm...I don't remember signing up for the BSU. Needless to say, I didn't attend the first meeting. But then I received this email:

Hi All!

September 23, 2008 Minutes

Planning

-Discussed connecting with other organizations such as a mentoring program -Office of Multicultural Affairs would like student input on Black History Month Speakers. More information is at the bottom of this email.

-Discussed helping to bring Daniel Beaty, a slam poet, to campus. We decided to try to watch his work online and then give our feedback. It was also mentioned that if anyone has feedback or suggestions for speakers that they would like to see on campus, please email bsu@lclark.edu

BSU in the Bon

-Discussed having a table in the bon before meetings, will be decided later

Next Meeting

-Meetings will be held on Tuesday at 6:30pm - magician performing next Tuesday night

Best,

The BSU

Initially, I was trying to think of ways to "unsubscribe" or withdraw my membership. I thought about letting them know that I don't meet the prerequisites for membership. Or I could write to them and say now that it's October, my tan has faded and I am not black after all. My mistake, sorry for the confusion, please remove me from your list. My other idea was to just show up at the meeting. That way, I wouldn't have to say anything. I'm sure they would figure it out. This seems like the best option at this point, because they might let me stay long enough to watch the magician.