SENATE MEETING MINUTES

29th LEGISLATURE

JANUARY 24, 2006

I.      Call to Order

        Roll Call

II.     Corrections to the Minutes

A.      Approval of Minutes

B.      Approval of Agenda

III.    President Levin-Stankevich Report:

A.      I will recognize Lt. Carey to give us a monthly report.  Lt. Carey states that UPD is getting new patrol cars so they can be more visible.  The defibrillators are active in all buildings.

B.      Positions - over break we had quite a few resignations and some members stepping down in their positions.  EVP Norman will go over all the open positions in her report.

C.      Winter break update - when I went home during break I had the opportunity to visit a couple schools. I met with their student body president; saw their structure and how they operated. They operated totally different than us mainly because they are not incorporated and the school gives them some of their money. Also, over the past few months we have been working with Tim Ecklund about fees concerning events.  We will no longer have to pay these fees for our large events.  Dr. Howard got involved in this and made this happen for us.  One event they wanted to see brought back on campus was Carribash and this decision will help bring it back. In order to have this event on campus $15,000 will come out of our surplus line for production. I reallocated $2000-$3000 more to their money line. We are spending just as much money but it will be our program on campus. According to our constitution I need to ask the Senate if there are any objections. There are no objections so this is approved.

D.      Record Article - I have been working on this and it will be in the February 2nd paper.  The topics are: The Parking Resolution, The Senior Giving Program, Food Service, Printing Initiative, E-Mails, Game Room, Presidents Roundtable, a full size calendar and an opening letter from me.

IV.     EVP Norman Report:

A.      Swear In - I have 3 new Senators to swear in.  Floor is open for questions for Yen Nguyen, Laura Terreri and Kevin Gruarin. Vote is taken to approve these applicants and passes 0 nays, 0 abstentions and 18 yeas.

B.      Openings - we have the following openings within USG.  Secretary available on Tuesday at 7:30 pm till the end of the Senate meeting to take notes. AVP of Academics, Rules Chair and Vice Treasurer because Ben has moved into Treasurer position. Please keep in mind that you have to do office hours and be available for meetings.  There are also 3 openings for College Senate which meets once a month. If you are interested in any of these positions please write a letter of intent and direct them to me.

C.      Attendance - everyone will start off with 3 absences.  If you can not make a meeting please call the office. We will need your schedules so we can set times up for committees.

V.      Treasurer Palka Report:

A.  There will be a Treasurer meeting on February 7th or 8th please see Cindy.

VI.     Standing Committee Reports

A.      AVP LaFontaine Community Relations Report:
- Display case - we have the 5th case.  If you have anything you would like to  put in the case please let me know.
- I am passing out some Student Bills for the Rules Chair you only have till  Friday to review.
- I would like to meet with my committee after the meeting.
- We have a table in the union on Friday if anyone can help out please let me   know.

B.      AVP Buckley Sports & Recreation Report:
- S.W.O.T. analysis - I will pass out the results from the analysis.  We need to focus on our weaknesses.
- I would like to meet with my committee after the meeting.

C.  AVP Clarke Student Life Report:
- Student Life Committee - I will give you my available hours since no one has given me their available hours.     
- Senate training will be on Saturday February 4th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at JP Bullfeathers.
- Presidents Roundtable will be on Wednesday February 8th at 5:30 pm in room 415.
 - Senior week will be April 24th - 29th.  The tentative events are: resume writing and mock interviews, give always, speakers, senior spirit day, brunch and Saturday senior formal.  If you are interested in helping out please let me know.

D.      Rules Crowley Report:  AVP LaFontaine will do report
-  Everyone should have a copy of Student Bills #7, #8, #9 and #10.  You will have a week to look over them and we will vote on them next Tuesday. I  will briefly go over them. Student Bill #11 effects office hours for the Executive Board.  This Bill will not go into effect until next year and was not handed out. If you would like to go over the Bill you can find it in Matt's folder in the conference room.

E.      Senator Pro Tem Groover Report:
-  Liaison Reports will be out soon. I will pass a sheet around for you to write which organizations you would like to be a liaison for.
-  Game Room will open either Thursday or Monday. We have added pool tables, dart boards, air hockey etc. If you would like to come to a game room meeting we meet on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.
-  Food Service will meet on Thursday at 6:00 pm in room 404.

VII.    New Business - None

VIII.   Old Business

A.      President Levin-Stankevich announces that for the Senior Giving Program a legal document has been set up for capital improvements.

B.      Student Union - we are very close to getting a commitment out of the college. I will know more in February.

IX.     Constituents Questions/Announcements

A.      AVP LaFontaine states that if you are interested in running for a position please come and talk to us.

B.      Amy Wilson is recognized. Amy discusses the Lead Center Workshops. Also, the Who's Who among College Students and the Mildred Campbell Award are due Friday February 3rd. Homecoming for next year is October 28th.