2007-2009 SAS Committees
Each of the SAS's committees works towards advancing the overall goals of the organization by focusing on a different aspect ranging from social events to campus action. This system allows members additional ways of getting involved and sharing ideas. Each committee is headed by an elected chair who works closely with an officer. The chair is in charge of the committee and its activities; he/she coordinates regular meetings to discuss important matters and upcoming events. Members are welcome and encouraged to contact the chair(s) of the committee(s) they are interested in joining because all input and help is greatly desired! Joining a committee is an excellent way of meeting new people and helping to spread South Asian culture across campus.
Campus Action
Chair: Supriya Hattangadi, Lovett 2009
The Campus Action committee strives to promote discussion of South Asian culture within SAS and the Rice community by inviting speakers, creating the SAS newsletter, and working with the administration to offer language and culture classes.
Community Service
Chair: Chaya Murali, Baker 2010
The Community Service committee organizes activities such as volunteering with Habitat for Humanity as a way for SAS members to give back to the community. The committee's responsibilities extend beyond service projects to include keeping SAS members abreast of events in the greater Houston area.
Fundraising
Chair: Sonia Kannadan, Jones 2009
The Fundraising committee plans and coordinates ways to obtain money for SAS and club-sponsored activities. Past fundraising events have included working at football games, selling t-shirts and videos, and the Penny War.
Historian
Chair: Meredith Chu, Baker 2008
The Historian committee records current club activities, maintains alumni contacts, photographs SAS events, and creates a yearly scrapbook.
Socials
Chairs: Abhinav Khanna, Will Rice 2010 & Varun Kumar, Will Rice 2010
The Socials committee plans get-togethers such as movie nights, restaurant outings, and the spring Holi celebration to foster intraclub relations.
Sports
Chair: Darshan Patel, Brown 2009
The Sports committee coordinates SAS participation in intramural activities and tournaments including softball and basketball.
Technology
Chairs: Niral Gandhi, Wiess 2008 & Naren Anand, Hanszen 2009
The Technology committee oversees the lighting and sound for the shows and additionally assists with the CD and video production and distribution.
Website
Chair: Alex Stoll, Lovett 2008
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