Student Government Association

SGA Meeting Minutes 10-22-2012

Cory called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM 

Caroline took role

Cory approved the minutes from last meeting

Cory moved to Executive Business

Cory gave the President’s Report

-OOHLALA app à Halloween contest, free trip to Bahamas

-Student Success Committee à Finalized proposal

-10/30/2012 Presentation by Atty. Josh Hiznay about legal issues relevant to college students

-Academic Senate à Resolution for tablets and laptops used in classrooms

-T-shirts are in!

-Volunteers needed to be parade marshals

-Restructuring our budget, want to form a committee of 5-6 people

Cory concluded his report

Catie gave the Vice President of Financial Affairs Report

-21 Student organizations funded so far

-Have about 55% of our budget left, less than $18,000.00

Catie concluded her report

Caroline gave the chair report for Student Life Committee

-Possible Projects for November/December: Coat drive/Toys for Tots or Penny drive/donations (gloves, scarfs, and hats) for Campbell schools

-Meet the Reps Night: October 29th 5:30-7:30 in Christman Dining Hall, will paint the rock before our meeting that day at 3:30

-Homecoming Tailgate: O’Charley’s food, Sign up list to work tailgate and be in parade

Caroline concluded her report

Nicole gave the chair report for Academic Affairs Committee

-Finalizing time for Last Lecture Series: November 13^th Ohio room at 5:00

-SGA tables: Different colleges on different days

-Planners: Want cost to students to be under $10.00

Nicole concluded her report

Alyssa gave the chair report for University Affairs Committee

-Greenhouse update: $100,000 to repair

-Researching sustainable way to produce food

-Smell around Cushwa à Figure out information for students

-Possible grocery store on campus…?

-Security at night, advocate to freshmen

Alyssa concluded her report

Charesse gave the chair report for Financial Appropriations Committee

-Representatives of organizations spoke on behalf of their events

Charesse concluded her report

Cory moved to Unfinished Business

-None

Cory moved to New Business

A.)   A Bill (SB F 2012-3) Appropriations

Motion to open discussion on bill:

1^st- Elyse

2^nd- Kendal

Emily mentioned that Youngstown Student Education Association should not be appropriated such a large sum of money

Motion to amend Section 6 appropriation amount from $2,000.00 to $200.00

1^st- Emily

2^nd- Charesse

For: 14

Against: 26

Abstain: 1

Motion to amend SBF 2012-3 to remove section 6

1^st- Travis

2^nd- Emily

For: 40

Against: 1

Abstained: 0

Motion to close discussion

1^st- Justen

2^nd- Emily

Gallery Remarks

Introduction of Rachael, new SGA Jambar reporter

Advisor Remarks

Members Remarks

Announcements

Cory adjourned the meeting at 4:45 PM