Order of Business Part 1

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes & Agenda
4. Executive Business
1. President’s Remarks
2. Executive Vice President’s Remarks
3. Vice President for Financial Affairs’ End of Year Report
4. Committee Chairs Report

1.                                                               i.      Chair of Student Life Committee
2.                                                             ii.      Chair of Academic Affairs Committee
3.                                                           iii.      Chair of University Affairs Committee
4.                                                           iv.      Chair of Financial Appropriations Committee

5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Gallery Remarks
8. Advisors’ Remarks
9. Members’ Remarks
10. Announcements
11. Adjournment

YSU Student Government Association: Academic Affairs Committee

Absent: Sarah Scheidemantel, Alessandro Cutrona, Nicole Pavlichich (excused)

1. 6^th Roundtable Session
1. The ideal higher education model was discussed
2. This focus was then narrowed to academic advising at the ideal university
3. The committee then reflected upon advising at YSU

UAC meeting 4/23

Call to order 4:01 P.M.

Role Call: 4:01

Present:

Travis Battiest

Zachary White

Steven Mesik

John McIntyre

Rebecca Banks

Brianna Wise

Sarah Perrine

Alexys Shields

Justin Hasseininejad

Kendal Malsch

Melania Vlad

Reports: 4:02

Vice President: None at this time

Chair: None at this time

Secretary of Technology: None at this time.

Unfinished Business:

None at this time.

New Business

None at this time.

Adjourn: 4:09

Transitional Meeting:

This past semester the UAC was able to make great strides in making the campus website and email system more user friendly. At several points, our concerns were relayed to the university administration during their overhaul of the site and email system.  Furthermore, we were able to compile a list of area discounts offered to students and have posted this list on the SGA website. Providing this information to the student body is a great way to ensure that students are getting the most out of their YSU benefits.

 Transition Meeting

Order of Business, Part II

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Introductions
4. New Business
   1. Executive Committee Elections, Appointment, and Confirmations
      1.                                                               i.      Appointment of Vice President for Financial Affairs
      2.                                                             ii.      Confirmation of Chief of Staff
      3.                                                           iii.      Confirmation of Secretary of Technology
      4.                                                           iv.      Election of Vice President for Student Life
      5.                                                             v.      Election of Vice President for University Affairs
      6.                                                           vi.      Election of Parliamentarian
      7.                                                         vii.      Appointment of Advisors
      8.                                                       viii.      Nominate Homecoming King and Queen
      9. Discussion of Ideas for Summer & Fall
   2. Advisors & Members Remarks
   3. Announcements
   4. Gallery Remarks
   5. Adjournment

Ms. Gessler Introduced Ms. Sarah Lowry as a guest speaker

-          Ms. Lowry spoke about the YSU and Community Health Centers

-          Asking for support for their “event”, informational event “From Bra’s to Birth Control” May 2^nd 2012, In front of KC from 11:00-1:30

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Mr. Vrabel took role.

Ms. Gessler approved the minutes from last meeting

Ms. Gessler moved to Executive business

-          Asked the body to fill out the housing and community survey regarding stores on the north side of campus.

Ms. Gessler gave the President’s Report

Mr. McIntyre gave the Vice President’s report

-          The Academic Senate bill which gives the option to B.S. programs to remove the language requirements from their program.

Mr. Okular gave the Vice President of Financial Affairs

Ms. Benchwick gave the chair report for Student Life Committee report

-          V2 event mixer on 7-9 on April 25^th and May Day (May 3^rd) Tailgate Table form 10-2 outside KC.

-          Asked for Volunteers for May Day events

Ms. Benchwick concluded her Report

Ms. Pavlichich gave the chair report for Academic Affairs Committee

-          Take the Student Satisfaction Survey

Ms. Pavlichich concluded her report

Mr. White gave the Chair report for University Affairs Committee

-          Reminder about the new email and calendar system that should be debuting shortly

Mr. White concluded his report.

Ms. Carney gave the Chair report for Financial Appropriations Committee

Ms. Carney concluded her report

Ms. Gessler moved to Unfinished Business

-          Idea of increased tuition to fund SGA appropriations

-          Plan tabled by the board a few years ago presented by Zach Brown

-          One limitation more of campus Opportunity Increase vs. Tuition Increase

-          Get the Jambar involved

-          Compare our campus tuition compared to other campus.

-          Creative Advertisement and marketing spin.

-          Making it relevant to students.

Ms. Gessler moved to new Business

Gallery Remarks

Advisor Remarks

-          Matters come to advisors at a heightened state. Have a discussion about how best the advisors can be used in a more preventative matter.

-          SGA retreat with advisors.

-          Find the true need for students (commuter and other)

Members Remarks

Announcements

Ms. Gessler adjourned the meeting at 4:48

Members not in attendance:
Boye, Kayla
Justice, Lily
Meditz, Ryan
Okular, Cory (excused)
Rogers, Molly (excused)
White, Zachary
Wise, Brianna (excused)

1. Call to Order
2. Molly Toth
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Minutes & Agenda
5. Executive Business
1. President’s Report
2. Executive Vice President’s Report
3. Vice President for Financial Affairs’ Report
4. Committee Chairs Report

1.                                                               i.      Chair of Student Life Committee
2.                                                             ii.      Chair of Academic Affairs Committee
3.                                                           iii.      Chair of University Affairs Committee
4.                                                           iv.      Chair of Financial Appropriations Committee

6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
8. Gallery Remarks
9. Advisors’ Remarks
10. Members’ Remarks
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment

  4/9/2012

1. I.                   Call to Order at 4:01 PM
2. II.                Attendance
   1. Present:

Aseel Ramahi, Caroline Standohar, Charesse Hagan, Joe Mikolay, Alyssa DiBernardi, Katherine Ellis,  Carissa Benchwick, Kayla Boy, and Jessica Sarich.

1. III.             Elections
2. IV.             Mixer
   1. a.      April 25^thfrom 7-9 PM at V2
      1. Planned on having appetizers and possibly sparkling grape juice.
      2. Katherine Ellis is writing invitation to invite Jack Fahey and Cynthia Anderson to event.
   2. V.                May Day
      1. Food: Plan on having same type of food as last year, wings etc. Need to work on food cost.
      2. Rookery Radio: Will play music for pre-party.
      3. Events: Rec Center will provide corn hole etc. for pre-party.
      4. Time: 10-2 in Campus Core, 4-7 at Pete’s Place.
      5. Marketing: Plan on making Facebook and Twitter page for event.  Joe will work on making posters for event.
      6. Additional Information:  Need to contact YSU PD to see if we need police for event at Pete’s Place.
   3. VI.             Adjournment at 4:18 PM

YSU Student Government Association

Academic Affairs Committee

Minutes of 4.9.2012 Meeting

I.  Call to Order:  3:59 pm

II. Roll Call

a. Present:  Justin McIntyre, Nicole Pavlichich, Mark Sember, Molly Rogers, Lillian Justice Teresa McKinney, , Kaitlyn Kridler, Alessandro Cutrona, Kevin Hulick

b. Absent:  none

c. Excused:  Sarah Scheidemantel

III. Student Satisfaction Survey

The survey will be made available on April 16, 2012 and will be sent out via email.  20 $50 Visa gift cards will be given out to random participants.  The results of the survey will go to President Anderson.

IV. Round Table Invite

On Tuesday, April 10 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm, there will be a round table titled ‘Academic Advising at the University of Utopia: Envisioning an Ideal Academic Advising Experience.

V. New Business

With the restructuring of the general education requirements, we want the students to be more aware of the changes.

V. New Business

We want to do SGA cords for graduating seniors.  We will be getting more information on the cost of this.

VI. Adjournment:  4:15 pm

UAC meeting 4/9

Call to order 4:01 P.M.

Role Call: 4:01

Present:

Travis Battiest

Zachary White

Steven Mesik

John McIntyre

Rebecca Banks

Brianna Wise

Sarah Perrine

Alexys Shields

Justin Hasseininejad

Excused:

Kendal Malsch

Melania Vlad

Reports: 4:02

Vice President: None at this time

Chair: None at this time

Secretary of Technology: None at this time.

Unfinished Business:

YSU Email: 4:02 Now on the YSU website is a link to local events occurring downtown, as well as the colander of events we discussed in prior meetings. Also, students now have the ability to use Twitter and have their tweets appear on the YSU web page. The YSU announcement system has been altered because of the many misuses of the system. Now emails will only be sent to the entire student body if they pertain to financial aid, whether alerts, or addresses from the president or administration, among others.

Student Discount List: 4:10The list was recently published in the Jambar, and is available on the SGA website.

New Business:

Roadside Cleanup: 4:11 Travis sent out an email outlining a volunteer opportunity that occurred on Saturday morning.

Adjourn: 4:12

Elyse Gessler called the meeting to order at 4:00

Mr. Vrabel took role.

Ms. Gessler approved the minutes from last meeting

Ms. Gessler moved to Executive business

Ms. Gessler gave the President’s Report

-          Mentioned a new subcommittee for the revamp of the freshman convocation

-          Stickers for voting in SGA Elections

Mr. McIntyre gave the Vice President’s report

-          Chords are ordered

-          Talk of Academic Senate to remove the requirement for a foreign language requirement for stem majors

-          Justin is serving on the committee to add a new restraint in KC in replace of arbys

Mr. Okular gave the Vice President of Financial Affairs

-          All funds are allocated if bill passes today

Ms. Benchwick gave the chair report for Student Life Committee report

-          Upcoming mixer at V2 April 20th

-          Andy Gammer/May Day tailgate and party May 3rd

Ms. Benchwick concluded her Report

Ms. Pavlichich gave the chair report for Academic Affairs Committee

-          Eliminating Language Requirement for some STEM majors

-          Proposal will be brought forth in the next meeting

Ms. Pavlichich concluded her report

Mr. White gave the Chair report for University Affairs Committee

-          Change the YSU website with calendar of events

-          New Survey on the website,

-          FYE panel discussed certain aspects

Mr. White concluded his report.

Ms. Carney gave the Chair report for Financial Appropriations Committee

Ms. Carney concluded her report

Ms. Gessler moved to Unfinished Business

Ms. Gessler moved to new Business

-          Amendment to clerical error on the date change to April 2^nd and security in section 2 to

-          Vote on SB F 2012-4

-          Motion to Divide the Question

Section 1 For 21 Against 15 Abstentions 1

Section 2 For 36
Section 3 For 36

Section 4 For 36

Section 5 For 35 Abstentions 1

Section 6 For 35 Abstentions 1

Section 7 For 34 Against 2

Section 8 For 36

Gallery Remarks

Advisor Remarks

“What have you done during your time on SGA.” – Dr. Becker

Members Remarks

-          Youngstown City Scape park clean up

Announcements

Ms. Gessler adjourned the meeting at 4:45

Members not in attendance:
Dr. Cooper, Chet (Advisor)
Dr. DePoy, Brian (Advisor)
DiBernardi, Alyssa
Sarich, Jessica
White, Zachary

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes & Agenda
4. Executive Business
1. President’s Report
2. Executive Vice President’s Report
3. Vice President for Financial Affairs’ Report
4. Committee Chairs Report

1.                                                               i.      Chair of Student Life Committee
2.                                                             ii.      Chair of Academic Affairs Committee
3.                                                           iii.      Chair of University Affairs Committee
4.                                                           iv.      Chair of Financial Appropriations Committee

5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
1. SB F 2012-4
7. Gallery Remarks
8. Advisors’ Remarks
9. Members’ Remarks
10. Announcements
11. Adjournment

Presidents Report: Will be given orally at meeting

Executive Vice Presidents Report:  Will be given orally at meeting

Vice President for Financial Affairs: Will be given orally at meeting

Student Life Report:

No report submitted

Academic Affairs:

YSU Student Government Association

Academic Affairs Committee

Minutes of 3.26.2012 Meeting

I.  Call to Order:  4:01 pm

II. Roll Call

a. Present:  Justin McIntyre, Nicole Pavlichich, Mark Sember, Molly Rogers, Lillian Justice, Kaitlyn Kridler, Kevin Hulick, Teresa McKinney, Alessandro Cutrona

b. Absent:  none

c. Excused:  Sarah Scheidemantel

III. Last Lecture Series

No new updates.  YSU banner announcements have gone out.

IV. General Education Changes

The STEM college is looking to eliminate a foreign language requirement.  Members of the Academic Senate were split on the decision because STEM was once housed under CLASS.  Currently, STEM majors are required to take 8 semester hours of a foreign language.  This committee is also split on this topic.

V. Adjournment:  4:21 pm

University Affairs:

UAC meeting 3/26

Call to order 4:01 P.M.

Role Call: 4:01

Present:

Travis Battiest

Zachary White

Melania Vlad

Steven Mesik

John McIntyre

Rebecca Banks

Kendal Malsch

Brianna Wise

Sarah Perrine

Alexys Shields

Excused:

Justin Hasseininejad

Reports: 4:02

Vice President: None at this time

Chair: None at this time

Secretary of Technology: None at this time.

Unfinished Business:

YSU Email: 4:32Now on the YSU website is a link to local events occurring downtown, as well as the colander of events we discussed in prior meetings. Also, students now have the ability to use Twitter and have their tweets appear on the YSU web page.

Student Discount List: 4:40List is still being formulated and will have more information to come. We are going to type up a final version of this list to be passed around the body once more, and then it will be set up on the web page for view by the student body.

Wick Park Cleanup: 4:43Nothing new at this time.

New Business:

Food Forum: 4:43Nothing new at this time.

Housing Graduate Students Living Learning Community: We had two graduate assistants come and speak with us regarding their experiences with living/learning communities in order to gather further information about the first year experience ideas the body has been tossing around. They try to develop students academically and socially, something the FYE would attempt to do as well.

Adjourn: 4:48

Financial Affairs:

Attendance: Excused: Catie Carney, Derek Bodo; Unexcused: Ryan Meditz

4:00pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Total Number of Members: 35

Contact Person: Matthew Swerdan
Contact Phone Number: (330) 5507557
Contact Email: mgswerdan@gmail.com

Advisor: John Young
Advisor’s Phone Number: (330)941-7438
Advisor’s Email: jlyoung02@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: The brothers of the Ohio Alpha of Sigma Alpha Epsilon play a large role in helping the community by participating in philanthropy projects. With this, every brother donates time to charity. Some of the recent philanthropy projects of Ohio Alpha include raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network and a letter writing campaign to raise funds for St. Jude’s hospital. Most recently we are planning a video game marathon in which all proceeds will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital, and our chapter is forming a team for a local autism awareness walk to raise funds for research. Brother of the Ohio Alpha chapter are also extending the offer to other organizations in the area to form teams for this worthy cause. Last spring, the Ohio Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon were selected to receive the community service award.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: As previously stated, the brothers or Sigma Alpha Epsilon donate their time and effort to giving back to the community. The past two winters we have participated in a Christmas Tree Lighting for local hospitals, adopted and maintained a stretch of a local highway, donated our time to other organization’s fundraisers, habitat for humanity, and angels for animals. Most of these efforts have and will be maintained for years to come.

Name of Event: Association for Behavior Analysis International 38th Annual Convention
Date of Event: May 25-29, 2012
Location: Seattle, Washington
Expected Participation: 1
Total Cost of Event: 1,786

Description of Event: The Association for Behavior Analysis, International will be holding its 38th annual convention in Seattle, WA. This convention is an opportunity for all individuals interested in the field of behavior analysis to learn about the most current research being conducted across the nation (and internationally). This year, it is anticipated that there will be over 1,600 presentations. This is an opportunity for students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners to learn and share information about the science, practice, education, and professional issues facing the field of behavior analysis. The convention takes place over 4 and a half days, with numerous presentations occurring simultaneously. There are also a number of invited presentations from some of the more well-known behavior analyst in the field.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: I am a graduate student in the department of Psychology (2nd year student in the masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis), and will be the presenting author for a poster at this conference. This poster is for a research project on which I have collaborated with a YSU faculty member which evaluates the effectiveness of a relatively new teaching method known as interteaching. Interteaching research display many advantages over traditional lecture. The more knowledge educators have on this method of teaching the better they can serve their students. I will also be the Chair for a research symposium on a similar topic. Attendance at this event by students in the masters program here at YSU will provide an opportunity to represent the program and the University. This may potentially serve as a recruitment strategy for potential new applicants. In addition, there are immediate direct benefits for myself as a graduate student. Attending and presenting at this conference will provide an opportunity to interact with behavior analysts outside of the University, and provide a learning opportunity that cannot be matched elsewhere.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $106.00 to cover the cost of airfare.

4:10pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS)

Total Number of Members: 10

Contact Person: Shanice Lockhart
Contact Phone Number: 2165090723
Contact Email: salockhart@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Dr. Cryshanna Jackson
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-2114
Advisor’s Email: cajackson@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Last semester SAAS had a movie night in which we asked students to bring canned goods or a monetary donation for admission. We also had a game night in conjunction with a toy/clothing drive. We donated all canned goods, toys, and clothes to the Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission.

Early last year we took part in Relay for Life and this year we would like to participate again and use some of the funds we raise throughout the year to go toward that event.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.:
Two of the members have participated as mentors through the Goodwill Good guides Program. Regrettably the program just ended due to lack of funding but we still try to keep in contact with the young adults we mentored. As an organization we plan to hold more clothing/food drives and do some volunteer work such as park clean ups and helping out at soup kitchens.

Name of Event: Miss Curvaceous Pageant
Date of Event: April 6, 2012
Location: Chestnut Room Kilcawley Center
Expected Participation: 100-150
Total Cost of Event: 500

Description of Event: Most people have seen or heard of state or national pageants with gorgeous contestants but some believe those selected women are the only definition of beauty, SAAS wanted to broaden peoples views by having a pageant geared towards full-figured women. The event will be structured in the way of a pageant with several categories and a Q&A segment and judges etc. The event will be $3 with YSU ID and $5 without. We plan to start the show around 6:30, have an intermission with refreshments for guests and crown a winner at the end of the night.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: We believe the event will not only be a new and fun experience to students but it will also help bring awareness to the fact that society may only accept certain body types as beautiful but we as individuals can embrace those of all shapes and sizes. We believe this event will build esteem and reach out to those who may need help boosting their confidence and accepting their own differences as well as others.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $200.00 to cover the cost of security.

4:20pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Student Nurses Association

Total Number of Members: 4

Contact Person: Jill Malandro
Contact Phone Number: 330-398-3907
Contact Email: jmladd@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Kim Serroka
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-1799
Advisor’s Email: kaseroka@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Cookie Dough and Pie’s for Easter
Fall Clothing sales
wristbands
Planning Spring Clothing

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Second Harvest Food Bank
Rescue Mission
St Jude Quest for a million Pennies
Heart Walk
Usually 8-15 members participate

Name of Event: National Student Nurses Association
Date of Event: April 11-15
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Expected Participation: 4 members
Total Cost of Event: $755.00

Description of Event: Exceptional speakers, exciting topics and extraordinary networking opportunities.
National, state and school leaders come together to further develop their leadership prowess in governing
the affairs of NSNA. The past will meet the future as NSNA alumni mingle with current NSNA leaders—a great
opportunity to meet mentors and connect with colleagues. Also numerous classes to attend about resume building, NCLEX review courses for licensure. To be able to sit in the house of delegates and be apart of the new bills that become apart of the by laws for future student nurses.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This will benefit the student by learning how the process of the house of delegates works and also how these bills become part of the by laws which will affect all student nurses. One of the most important is the BSN in 10 which requires all nurses to have a bachelors degree in order to continue in nursing. It is a great learning experience. NCLEX review to help prepare for the state exam which will also benefit our students as we prepare. To bring back all of this knowledge will be invaluable to YSU.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $235.00 to cover the cost of lodging.

4:30pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Delta Zeta Sorority

Total Number of Members: 30

Contact Person: Caitlin Leonard
Contact Phone Number: (740) 827-9507
Contact Email: dzcleo1317@aol.com

Advisor: Brittany Lee
Advisor’s Phone Number: (330) 206-7833
Advisor’s Email: lee.brittany37@gmail.com

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Delta Zeta fund raises by having restaurant takeovers, bake sales, and selling bracelets. This year, Delta Zeta is planning to fund raise by having more restaurant takeovers, and selling different items such as candles.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Delta Zeta’s members have to complete 25 community services hours a year. The girls go out and choose to do whatever they like to volunteer in and then report back. We are in the process of planning a sisterhood event for every sister to help Habitat for Humanity or volunteer at an animal shelter. As a chapter, we hold a philanthropy event each semester. Last semester Delta Zeta put on a dodge ball event and raised $50.00 for Youngstown Hearing and Speech. The 5K Run for Noise is an event that Delta Zeta puts on to raise money for their philanthropy. We are also having a community service project to make birthday cards for the children at The Painted Turtle Camp, a camp for kids with chronic illnesses, and another one of Delta Zeta’s Philanthropy. We are also holding a community service event to make CD cases to donate to The Painted Turtle Camp for their summer sessions for the kids to take their DVD’s full of memories home in.

Name of Event: 5K Run for Noise
Date of Event: April 28, 2012
Location: YSU Tennis Courts
Expected Participation: 50
Total Cost of Event: 400.00

Description of Event: Delta Zeta Sorority hosts their annual Philanthropy event every spring. The event consists of people participating in a run/walk to raise money for Youngstown Hearing and Speech, Delta Zeta’s philanthropy.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This event will benefit YSU and the student body by showing that Greek Life does a lot to give back to the community and give the student body the opportunity to see how much Greek Life does and give them a chance to give back as well.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $200.00 to cover the cost of t-shirts.

4:40pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Alpha Omicron Pi

Total Number of Members: 39

Contact Person: Samantha Marscio
Contact Phone Number: 330-980-1978
Contact Email: smmarscio@aol.com

Advisor: Melanie Anguli 
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-502-3512
Advisor’s Email: osu16aopi@aol.com

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: In the spring we had Pie and AOII and we raised money for the AOII foundation specifically toward arthritis. We are planning an arthritis formal gala for next fall.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Last fall we volunteered at the American Business Womens Association. This spring we held a sisters for soldiers project, where we collected care package items that we sent to Afganistan. We sent over 22 large flat rate boxes. About 24 out of 32 girls participated in this project and it was done on behalf of AOII. Many members participate in community service on their own as well.

Name of Event: Marty Manning Speghetti Dinner
Date of Event: April 22
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Girard
Expected Participation: 39 girls
Total Cost of Event: about $400

Description of Event: We will hold a Speghetti Dinner for the Marty Manning College Fund that was started after he passed away for his 3 girls. We will pre-sale tickets and also be able to sell tickets at the door. We will have speghetti and meatballs, salad, and rolls. Water, and sell cans of pop extra.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This event is held because Marty Manning was very involved and loved by many at YSU. As part of the student body it is a way we can give back.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $189.00 to cover the cost of pasta and spaghetti.

4:50pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Future Physical Therapists Society

Total Number of Members: 30

Contact Person: Nicole Pavlichich
Contact Phone Number: (330) 502-6728
Contact Email: napavlichich@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Dr. Nancy Landgraff
Advisor’s Phone Number: (330) 941-2703
Advisor’s Email: nlandgraff@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: A Chili’s Give Back Night is planned for April. Additionally, all food has been donated as well as sponsorships from local businesses.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We have participated in the Heart Walk last year with over 30 walkers raising $400. We are participating this year as well and we are trying to raise $1000. We will also participate in the Marquette Challenge this spring.

Name of Event: Kick Start Your Heart Kickball Tournament
Date of Event: April 21, 2012
Location: WATTS
Expected Participation: 200
Total Cost of Event: $200 (roughly)

Description of Event: The Kick Start Your Heart Kickball Tournament will feature 16 teams facing off in a single elimination tournament to determine a winner. Teams will be various student organizations. Each teams must have a minimum of 8 members with a $5 registration fee per player.

Concessions which have been donated will be sold at the event. All money will be donated to the American Heart Association on behalf of our team for the heart walk.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This event will unite various student organizations for a common goal of raising money for heart disease awareness and research. Since the event is free and open to the public, a lot of people can come and be informed.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $115.00 to cover the cost of security.

5:00pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Institute of Industrial Engineers

Total Number of Members: 18

Contact Person: Alex Antonucci
Contact Phone Number: 330 540-1966
Contact Email: aantonucci@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Dr. Martin Cala
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330 774-5999
Advisor’s Email: mcala@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Sent a letter to local industrial companies asking for donations, phone-a-thon, and card sorting fundraiser.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Visited nursing home to play bingo with the residents, STEM orientation

Name of Event: IIE Card Sorting Competition 
Date of Event: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Location: Chesnut Room (tenatively)
Expected Participation: approximately 50 people
Total Cost of Event: $255

Description of Event: We are using this event to raise money for the IIE chapter at YSU as well as use data collected from the event to perform research to be presented at the Great Lakes Institute of Industrial Engineers regional conference. The event will consist of teams of four players who will try to achieve the lowest amount of time possible sorting a standard 52 card deck of playing cards.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: Members of the YSU branch of IIE have previously won the card counting competition at the IIE regional conference the last two years, bringing recognition to the Industrial & Systems Engineering program at YSU. By using this event to collect data for research and as a fundraiser, The YSU chapter of IIE will potentially be able to travel to the IIE regional conference next year free of expense to present our research. The student body will benefit by being able to compete in cross-campus competition for a cash prize and will be able to learn more about the Indrustrial & Systems Engineering major.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $55.00 to cover the cost of cards and tape.

5:10pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Food and Nutrition Students (FANS)

Total Number of Members: 50

Contact Person: Dorian Monroe
Contact Phone Number: 330-398-7643
Contact Email: dkmonroe@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Dr. Rachael Pohle-Krauza
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-2310
Advisor’s Email: rjpohlekrauza@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Chocolate/mixed nuts fundraising sale, Bake sale 3/20, plan on more fundraisers as needed.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Annual Relay 4 Life participants/fundraisers (usually @ least 10-15 members participate each year), 2011 Youngstown Area Heart Walk @ WATTS building (~20 members), TMH Pink Ribbon Run/Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk (~20 members), SlimDown for kids and coinciding adult weight management program in coordination with HMHP (several students who have the time volunteer their efforts help HMHP Dietitians in assisting them with helping program participants), several future events are being planned and have tentative dates (e.g. Fairhaven Nutrition Lecture and other community outreach nutrition/wellness events)

Name of Event: 91st Ohio Dietetic Association (ODA) Annual Convention
Date of Event: May 17 & 18, 2012
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel. Cincinnati, Ohio
Expected Participation: 12 students
Total Cost of Event: ~$3300 total est. for 12 students: $1212 = $101 registration * 12 students $1500 = $125 hotel expenses * 12 students $200 = $50 gas expense (travel) * 4 cars

Description of Event: The Ohio Dietetic Association annual conference is orchestrated for the continuing education for dietetic professionals as well as students. This is one of the best networking opportunities for dietetics professionals and future dietetics professionals (students). The most recent revolutionary research topics in dietetics and the health care industry are represented and presented. Participants include state legislators and agencies that interact with public policy affecting consumers and the practice of dietetics. Members offer nutrition expertise to healthcare organizations, businesses and the media.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This is an extraordinary opportunity to the FANS student group to network for our future profession and learn about the latest research and techniques applied to our profession. As YSU alumni we like to contribute to the prestige of our university by the pursuit of representing the highest quality of education and research in our profession.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $99.59 to defray the cost of registration.

SB F 2012-4

March 26^th, 2012

A Bill

Making Appropriations for eight organization(s)

Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Youngstown State University Student Government Association assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Appropriations Fund not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, for the activities of student organizations, namely:

Section 1: Sigma Alpha Epsilon is appropriated the sum of $106.00 to help defray the cost of registration for the Association for Behavior Analysis international 38^th Annual Convention which will be held on May 25-29, 2012. This event will be held in Seattle, Washington.  One (1) member is expected to attend.

Section 2: Student African American Sisterhood is appropriated the sum of $200.00 to defray the cost of security for the Miss Curvaceous Pageant, which will be held on April 6^th, 2012. It will be held in Kilcawley Center and one hundred (100) people are expected to attend.

Section 3: Student Nurses Association is appropriated the sum of $235.00 to cover the cost of lodging for their National Student Nurses Association Conference, which will be held on April 11^th-15^th, 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Four (4) members are expected to attend.

Section 4: Delta Zeta Sorority is appropriated the sum of $200.00 to cover the cost of t-shirts for their 5K Run for Noise, which will be held on April 28^th, 2012 at Youngstown State University.  Fifty (50) people are expected to attend.

Section 5: Alpha Omicron Pi is appropriated the sum of $189.00 to cover the cost of food for the Marty Manning Spaghetti Dinner which will be held on April 22^nd, 2012. It will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Girard and thirty-nine (39) members are expected to attend.

Section 6: Future Physical Therapists Society is appropriated the sum of $115.00 to cover the cost of security for their Kick Start Your Heart Kickball Tournament, which will be held on April 21^st, 2012 at the WATTS center.  Two hundred (200) people are expected to attend.

Section 7: Institute of Industrial Engineers is appropriated the sum of $55.00 to cover the cost of supplies for their IIE Card Sorting Competition, which will be held on April 18^th, 2012 at Youngstown State University.  Fifty (50) people are expected to attend.

Section 8: Food and Nutrition Students is appropriated the sum of $99.59 to defray the cost of registration for the 91^st Ohio Dietetic Association Annual Convention which will be held on May 17-18^th, 2012. It will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio and twelve (12) members are expected to attend.

Elyse Gessler called the meeting to order at 4:00

Mr. Vrabel took role.

Ms. Gessler approved the minutes from last meeting

Ms. Gessler moved to Executive business

-          None, discussing parking passes in New Businees

Ms. Gessler gave the President’s Report

Mr. McIntyre gave the Vice President’s report

-          Passed out Last Lecture Series Poster for committee to hang up

Mr. Okular gave the Vice President of Financial Affairs

-          Total unappropriated balance $1142

-          Noted the Email Appropriation for Iota Phi Theta Fraternity

Ms. Benchwick gave the chair report for Student Life Committee report

-          Meet the Reps Night on the Thursday Pre Party

Ms. Benchwick concluded her Report

Ms. Pavlichich gave the chair report for Academic Affairs Committee

Ms. Pavlichich concluded her report

Mr. White gave the Chair report for University Affairs Committee

Mr. White concluded his report.

Ms. Carney gave the Chair report for Financial Appropriations Committee

Ms. Carney concluded her report

Ms. Gessler moved to Unfinished Business

Ms. Gessler moved to new Business

-          SB F 2012-4 Passed Unanimously

-          Parking Fee Voicing Concerns

• Students who live on campus with houses/apts are opposed to it.
• Drafting a possible disagreement  applying the mandate across the board
• Finding out exactly how this money will be allocated on campus.
• If they are going to make a mandatory parking fee then get rid of the meters
• Get someone from Parking Services to come and speak with us.

Gallery Remarks

Advisor Remarks

Dr. Cooper – Wants to see more discussion on issues from the body

Dr. Depoy – Parking Problem is really a convenience problem

Dr. Becker – Invited Students to round table discussion with faculty

Members Remarks

Announcements

Ms. Gessler adjourned the meeting at 4:45

Members not in attendance:
Meditz, Ryan
Standohar, Caroline (Excused)

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes & Agenda
4. Executive Business
1. President’s Report
2. Executive Vice President’s Report
3. Vice President for Financial Affairs’ Report
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Gallery Remarks
8. Advisors’ Remarks
9. Members’ Remarks
10. Announcements
11. Adjournment

Presidents Report: Will be given orally at meeting

Executive Vice Presidents Report:  Will be given orally at meeting

Vice President for Financial Affairs: Will be given orally at meeting

Student Life Report

1. Call to Order at 4:02pm
2. II.                Attendance

• Present: Caroline Standohar, Alyssa DiBernardi, Katherine Ellis, Aseel Ramahi, Charesse Hagan, Joe Mikolay, Carissa Benchwick, Kayla Boy, and Jessica Sarich.
• Absent: Celeste Popio (Unexcused), Taylor Clark (Unexcused), Deanna Hardy (unexcused).

1. III.             Elections

• Flyers: Flyer is being produced but needs to be turned in by Deanna.
• Stickers: Kayla is working on getting stickers with SGA logo on them. She is also working on getting prices for them.  We plan on ordering bulk for future elections.
• Twitter & Facebook: The committee agreed that we would ask Steve Mesik to work on promoting elections via social networking.
• Pre-Party: The pre-party is on March 22^nd.  The committee believes it is a better idea to combine the Meet the Reps Night and the Pre-party together for a bigger turnout.  We plan on having a meet and greet session with the candidates before the band plays from 6-7PM.
• Reminders: Need to send out reminders the Sunday before elections.

1. IV.             Mixer:

• The mixer is on April 26, 2012 at V2.  The time will be announced at a later time.

1. V.                May Day

• Since the concert is outside in M5, we plan on having our tailgate near the facility.  The committee hasn’t decided if they wanted to have it outside or inside.  We plan on asking Joy for help with the tailgate.

VII. Adjournment at 4:20PM

Academic Affairs Report

YSU Student Government Association

Academic Affairs Committee

Minutes of 2.27.2012 Meeting

I.  Call to Order:  4:01 pm

II. Roll Call

a. Present:  Justin McIntyre, Nicole Pavlichich, Mark Sember, Molly Rogers, Lillian Justice, Kaitlyn Kridler, Kevin Hulick, Teresa McKinney

b. Absent:  Alessandro Cutrona

c. Excused:  Sarah Scheidemantel

III. Last Lecture Series

Again, the Last Lecture Series will be March 27 at 3:30 pm.  We will have fliers at the next meeting to hang up around campus.  We divided up who will hang up fliers and the locations.  We will do 2 posters.  Lily is making a facebook event which we will invite the body to.  There will be seating for 120.  We will ask Rookery Radio to announce LLS on the radio.

IV. Graduation Cords

We have not yet received the costs yet from Jostens.  Justin will follow up on this.  The representative will be sending samples.  We like the idea of red, red/silver, or red/black cords.

V. Adjournment:  4:09 pm

University Affairs Report

UAC meeting 2/27

Call to order 4:01 P.M.

Role Call: 4:01

Present:

Zachary White

Melania Vlad

Steven Mesik

Justin Hasseininejad

John McIntyre

Rebecca Banks

Kendal Malsch

Brianna Wise

Sarah Perrine

Alexys Shields

Excused:

Travis Battiest

Reports: 4:02

Vice President: None at this time

Chair: None at this time

Secretary of Technology: None at this time.

Unfinished Business:

YSU Email: 4:02 Nothing new at this time.

Student Discount List: 4:03 List is still being formulated and will have more information to come. We are going to ask members of the SGA to provide examples of what they know in terms of discounts locally. We discussed an online forum on our website for the body to add to it as they learn them. This list could be altered as new discounts were found or others taken away.

Wick Park Cleanup: 4:12

Wick park cleanup will be in order. These usually occur on Saturday mornings and we will iron out the details in the weeks to come. We will be contacting Gary Davenport shortly to set something up.

New Business:

Food Forum: 4:21 We discussed at length the importance of bringing fresh and locally grown foods to the students at YSU. There will be a new store opening up near campus that will offer fresh foods. We also discussed the possibility of students growing their own food in a student garden of sorts.

Adjourn: 4:30

Finance Report

Attendance: Ryan Meditz, unexcused; Bobby DeVita, unexcused; Mark Radetic, unexcused

4:10pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Ultimate Frisbee

Total Number of Members: 16

Contact Person: Chris Auman
Contact Phone Number: 330.719.8572
Contact Email: auman.chris@gmail.com

Advisor: Dr. William Buckler
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-3620
Advisor’s Email: wrbuckler@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: We recently joint-hosted a tournament with Mount Union.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We have a Relay for Life team based out of Poland.

Name of Event: Spring Tournaments
Date of Event: March 3 – April 15
Location: Denison University, Miami (OH) University, SUNY Fredonia, Granville, OH
Expected Participation: 16
Total Cost of Event: $2540

Description of Event: This is a list of tournaments we will be attending this spring. They are two day tournaments hosted by; Denison University, Miami (OH) University, SUNY Fredonia, and the Ohio Conference Championships.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: If give YSU student’s the opportunity to compete in a competitive college sport without being an NCAA athlete. We promote good sportsmanship and spread the YSU name in a positive light.

Itemized Cost:

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Ultimate Frisbee

Total Number of Members: 16

Contact Person: Chris Auman
Contact Phone Number: 330.719.8572
Contact Email: auman.chris@gmail.com

Advisor: Dr. William Buckler
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-3620
Advisor’s Email: wrbuckler@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: We joint hosted a tournament with Mount Union in January.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We have a Relay for Life team in Poland.

Name of Event: Spring Tournaments
Date of Event: March 3 – April 15
Location: Denison University, Miami (OH) University, SUNY Fredonia, Granville, OH
Expected Participation: 16
Total Cost of Event: $2765.00

Description of Event: This is our schedule of tournaments for the spring semester. Denison University, Miami University, SUNY Fredonia, and Ohio Conference Sectionals.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: It gives YSU students the ability to compete in a college sport without being an NCAA athlete. It also spreads the YSU name in a positive light through good sportsmanship.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $675.00 to cover the defray the cost of tournament fees.

4:20pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: YSU Physical Therapy Class of 2014

Total Number of Members: 24

Contact Person: Alyson Ellis
Contact Phone Number: 3305063438
Contact Email: arcadman@student.ysu.edu

Advisor: Ken Learman
Advisor’s Phone Number: 3309412703
Advisor’s Email: klearman@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Scheduled fundraising:
1. Clothing Drive
2. 50/50
3. TBA

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Community Services:
1. Heart Walk 2011
2. Where there’s a wheel there’s a way 2011
Scheduled Community Services:
1. Marquette Challenge 2012
2. Women in Science 2012

Name of Event: OPTA Conference
Date of Event: March 30-31
Location: HIlton, Columbus, Ohio
Expected Participation: 18
Total Cost of Event: $933.00

Description of Event: The 2012 OPTA Conference is an annual physical therapy conference held to keep both students and clinicians up to date on the latest research and political issues in the field. The event offers a student symposium (full day of lectures aimed specifically at students) as well as Oxford Debates and School competition.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: Students who attend this conference will be exposed to research relevant to the clinic as well as the classroom. They will be able to network with current PT professionals as well as other students. Students who attend will also be able to attend a meeting about increasing the number of CI’s available for clinicals. Student’s will be participating in the Student Challenge on Friday night, representing YSU.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $0.00 . *Note: this organization is not active; thus we could not make an appropriation.

4:30pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Youngstown State University American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter

Total Number of Members: 18

Contact Person: Chad Kolat
Contact Phone Number: 330-716-0600
Contact Email: cmkolat@my.ysu.edu

Advisor: Dr. Scott Martin
Advisor’s Phone Number: (330)941-3026
Advisor’s Email: scmartin@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: The student organization hosted a golf outing in August and is participating in a phone-a-thon on Febuary 28th of this year.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: The student organization adopted a 2 mile stretch of State Route 82 in Trumbull County and is incharge of litter pick up. ASCE also participated in Operation Christmas Child. Some of the students volunteered at OHWOW children’s museum.

Name of Event: Ohio Valley Student Conference
Date of Event: March 29-31 
Location: University of Pittsburg
Expected Participation: 18
Total Cost of Event: $4,500.00 estimated

Description of Event: Engineering students will compete against other Universities at a regional conference. At this conference, students will compete in multiple events including concrete canoe, steel bridge, surveying, concrete horseshoe, autocad, balsawood bridge, enviornmental, and technical paper. The students will be competing to qualify for national competions in the conrete canoe and steel bridge where students will compete with Universities from across the nation.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: Youngstown State Univeristy has participated at this conference for the last 10 year. The student chapter hosted this conference in 2008. For 9 of those 10 years, The Steel Bridge Team has qualified to Compete at the National Level. During the prepartation for this event students will learn leadership skills, team work skills, communication skills, and learn how to apply what they learn in the class room to real world applications. With the student organizations success at these two national competetions, Youngstown State University’s Civil Engineering Program has become nationally recognized.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $1,150.00 to defray the cost of registration.

4:40pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: IEEE

Total Number of Members: 51

Contact Person: Jarrett Scacchetti
Contact Phone Number: 330.651.0490
Contact Email: Jarrettscacchetti@gmail.com

Advisor: Dr. Faramarz Mossayebi
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-3014
Advisor’s Email: fmossayebi@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: Currently we are planning to sell T-shirts to both our organizations members, and other students in STEM. Additionally, we are planning to sell shot glasses to members of STEM with some sort of comical math/engineering design. Lastly, we are going to try to sell chocolate bars as they seem to be very popular and an easy way to do fundraising. Hopefully we can raise over 300$ with these three fundraisers to be able to operate next year.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We frequently demonstrate different projects our Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has to local schools and STEM events. It’s not traditional ”Community Service,” but I feel as though it is service because we volunteer our time and labor to show what Engineering is to kids and what YSU can do.

Name of Event: Student Professional Activities Conference
Date of Event: April 3rd, 2012
Location: McKay Auditorium
Expected Participation: 35-45 People
Total Cost of Event: 593.25-762.75 USD (Depends on the attendance)

Description of Event: Our student IEEE chapter each year hosts a Student Professional Activities Conference, SPAC, in the Spring. The event is aimed at providing students enrolled in not only Electrical and Computer Engineering, but any Engineering or STEM related discipline with knowledge and information about subjects that are not taught in classrooms. Each year we bring in two national speakers through IEEE, the professional organization, to come to Youngstown State University to give a talk on various subjects. This year we have Joe DeSalvo, who will be speaking about Engineering ethics, and Guru Madhavan, with a talk on being a Holistic Engineer. The event is a formal banquet held in the evening with a Build Your Own Buffet, B.Y.O.B., dinner by Sodexo food services. This event has received regional recognition from IEEE by our continuing support with hosting this conference every year. YSU students, professors, and Local IEEE Chapter members attend the event which makes for a great professional environment.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This event will benefit YSU and the student body by bringing in two national speakers to give presentations on topics that are not typically seen in courses. Students will enjoy a formal professional environment with the speakers, a nice dinner, as well as time to do networking. IEEE, if you do not know, is the largest professional organization in the world. IEEE has International, National, Regional, Local, and Student Chapters. By hosting an SPAC, we are getting YSU’s name out there by being a highly active IEEE Student Chapter to all of the different levels. It connects us with our Local Youngstown IEEE Chapter by bringing in local Engineers in Industry to enjoy a dinner, presentation, and networking opportunity with YSU Students.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $350.00 to defray the cost of food for event.

5:00pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: ASME

Total Number of Members: 50

Contact Person: Stephen Rakocy
Contact Phone Number: (330) 904-4915
Contact Email: smrakocy@gmail.com

Advisor: Dr. Hazel Marie
Advisor’s Phone Number: (330) 941-3017
Advisor’s Email: hmarie@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: We have been selling shot glasses all semester. We will be participating in the Phone-a-thon in the next few weeks. We have a bowling fundraiser planned for later this spring.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We have not really done any community service this semester.

Name of Event: ASME District B Student Professional Development Conference
Date of Event: March 23-25
Location: University of Toledo
Expected Participation: 20-25
Total Cost of Event: $3284 (for 20 participants)

Description of Event: This District B event provides you with both information and networking opportunities; allowing you to develop professionally; assisting you in successfully leading your Section and better serving your members.

For the second year running, we have put together a special ”Joint Conference” combining our annual Advisor and Section Leader (SSA/SLC) Conference with our annual Student Conference (SLS & SPDC). This offers many advantages to you including enhanced networking opportunities, the ability to meet with future ASME leaders, and improved communication between all members.

Activities include:

Night at the University of Toledo Recreation Center!

Student Leadership Training Seminar (SLS)

Student Section Leaders Meeting

Old Guard Oral Competition

Old Guard Poster Competition

Old Guard Web Site Competition

ASME Design Competition

Student Design Exposition

Saturday Evening Banquet (w/Keynote Speaker Dr. Clint Longenecker)

Impromptu Design Competition

Sunday Brunch Buffet

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: This event will provide networking opportunities for those attending as well as opportunities to grow professionally. The event will also serve as an opportunity to showcase YSU as a leading STEM school in the region.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $1,000.00 to defray the cost of registration.

5:10pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Society for Collegiate Journalists

Total Number of Members: 18

Contact Person: Jordan Uhl
Contact Phone Number: 330-727-4724
Contact Email: jordanuhl7@gmail.com

Advisor: Tom Pittman
Advisor’s Phone Number: 330-941-1648
Advisor’s Email: twpittman@ysu.edu

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: We held a spaghetti dinner in November 2011, a bake sale in January 2012 and will be having another bake sale in mid-March 2012. In addition, we are working with Carrie Anderson’s office to set up a phone bank and cold call alumni for donations.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: We support the Student Press Law Center by way of fundraising and donations. Our annual ”Pie a Journalist” fundraiser is exclusively for the SPLC, and something we will be doing in April 2012.

Name of Event: SCJ Induction Dinner
Date of Event: March 30, 2012
Location: James Gallery, 
Expected Participation: 40
Total Cost of Event: $1,000

Description of Event: We are having our induction ceremony on March 30, 2012. We have been unable to have a formal induction ceremony due to apathetic leadership and low funds in the past. It is costly, but primarily because of the price associated with having food provided by Sodexo. Our keynote speakers will be Teresa Weakley, Dr. Cynthia Anderson and Christine Davidson. Anderson and Davidson are members of the campus community.

In addition to membership, we are inviting english department and adjunct journalism faculty, many of which are prominent members of the local media.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: Weakly will provide a modern-day journalist prospective on what it’s like in the fast-paced media enterprise. Dr. Anderson values the journalism department due to her father’s work at the Vindicator, and expressed her support for the field by way of a $100,000 donation to the Journalism department. She will undoubtedly have great, interesting things to say. Christine Davidson was a member of the first CNN broadcast team. Now an employee at the NewsOutlet.org on campus, Davidson helps students hone their craft, particularly in radio news pieces. Davidson will give a rare look into the startup that grew into one of the largest media enterprises in the world.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $680.00 to defray the cost of food for event.

5:20pm

Submitted form for Financial Appropriations:

Organization Name: Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Total Number of Members: 26

Contact Person: Preston Cockrell
Contact Phone Number: 972-215-9793
Contact Email: plcockrell89@gmail.com

Advisor: John Brkic
Advisor’s Phone Number: 440-339-6483
Advisor’s Email: ijbrkic@yahoo.com

What fundraising efforts has your organization recently put forth? What is being planned?: My chapter has raised money threw our annual brother auction. We have planned to work at Cedar Point as a chapter to raise funds.

What community service has your organization participated in recently? What is being planned? Please be specific as to how many participate and if it is done on behalf of the organization.: Currently we have planned a game marathon to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. We also do Adopt a Highway and Habitat for Humanity events.

Name of Event: John O. Mosley Leadership School
Date of Event: August 6-10
Location: Miami/Bahamas
Expected Participation: 1
Total Cost of Event: 600

Description of Event: This is my fraternities national leadership school that is held every year. It is a 5 day cruise were brothers from around the country meet and discuss issues pertaining to the fraternity and also build leadership through classes.

How will this event benefit YSU and the student body?: I believe this event will teach me to become a better leader on campus and especially in Greek Life.

Itemized Cost:

Amount recommended: $0.00.

SB F 2012-4

March 19^th, 2012

A Bill

Making Appropriations for one organization(s)

Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Youngstown State University Student Government Association assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Appropriations Fund not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, for the activities of student organizations, namely:

Section 1: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Eta Zeta Chapter is appropriated the sum of $420.00 to defray the cost of hotel rooms for the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. 2012 Spring Regional Conference
in Tennessee on 29 March – 1 April, 2012. Eight (8) members are expected to attend.

Elyse Gessler called the meeting to order at 4:00

Mr. Vrabel took role.

Ms. Gessler approved the minutes from last meeting

Ms. Gessler moved to Executive business

Ms. Gessler gave the President’s Report

-          Make sure you turn in the Ballots

Mr. McIntyre gave the Vice President’s report

-          Gave a presentation on the SGA Graduation Cords

Mr. Okular gave the Vice President of Financial Affairs report

-          5400 dollars remaining

-          $200 return coming

Ms. Benchwick gave the chair report for Student Life Committee report

-          Meet the Reps night at Penguin Pre Party 7-9

-          V2 Meet the Reps night

Ms. Benchwick concluded her Report

Ms. Pavlichich gave the chair report for Academic Affairs Committee

-          Discuss Finalizing The SGA graduation cors

Ms. Pavlichich concluded her report

Mr. White gave the Chair report for University Affairs Committee

-          Student Discount list Discussion continued

-          Contacting Gary Davenport for Wick Park Clean up (Late March/Early April)

-          Ideas discussed for Student convenience store

- Opening up market at R&S hopefully in conjuncture with meal plan

-          Student Garden Space

-          E-mail System Maxed Out, concerns about network security

- looking for announcements for student one per-day

- Talking to other Universities for input

Mr. White concluded his report.

Ms. Carney gave the Chair report for Financial Appropriations Committee

Ms. Carney concluded her report

Ms. Gessler moved to Unfinished Business

Ms. Gessler moved to new Business

-          Discussion on SB F 2012-3

-          Mr. Okular Proposed an amendment to change Electronics Engineering to read Electronics Engineers in Section 3 of SBF 2012-3  36 For 0 Opposed 0 Abstentions

-          SBF 2012-3 Passed with 3 Abstentions

Gallery Remarks

Advisor Remarks

-          Dr. Depoy announced that the advisor meeting with himself and Dr. Cooper would continue into this semester.

Members Remarks

Announcements

Ms. Gessler adjourned the meeting at 4:33

Members not in attendance:
Meditz, Ryan