I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Brian Hamilton, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Andrew Ly, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Erica Diaz, Garrett Hazelton, Erica Klein, Dan Matthews, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabriel Ruiz, Tristan Osborn, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Rebecca Steinberger, Crystal Brandán, Enrique DeHaro, Emily Ramm, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. James Kitchen, Cezar Ornatowski.
B. Voting Members Absent: NONE
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. Darlene Willis, Jennifer-Esquivel Parker, Bobbi Jane Apostolos, Jeremy Ehrlich, Deena Betcher.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dan Cornthwaite, Brad Webb, Angelo Burkhardt, Lindsay Stout.
E. Visitors Present: Adriano Mabeza, Anna Christy, Kim Sammy, Doug Case.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of September 13, 2006.
MORGAN/HADY CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to withdraw the Section XIII, Adjournment time certain for the
Teambuilding Activity.
MORGAN/ELMASRI CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to add a time certain to Section VI, Item D (History of SDSU Mascot – John Ly, Vice President of University Affairs) for 5:00pm.
LY/MORGAN CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to remove Section VIII, Item C (Webportal Proposal Information).
ELMASRI/LY CARRIED
Original motion to approve the agenda of September 13, 2005, carried as amended.
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from September 5, 2006.
HADY/YI CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Amanda Venegas, Modern Space Committee Chair – Amanda introduced herself to the new AS Council and assured them of the progress taking place with ModernSpace. Amanda presented the new ModernSpace flyer promoting the Student Union Expansion Advisory Planning Committee meeting for Monday at 11:00am in Presidential Suite.
B. Tony Fulton, Lead Architect – Tony introduced himself and spoke about the logistics of the expansion project. He gave a brief timeline for the project and addressed some of the key issues in planning the renovation of the current student union. Tony applied his expertise to answer questions from AS Council.
C. Tyler Morgan, Vice President of Finance – Tyler referred to the 4th Quarter AS Financial Report located in the agenda. Council members were given a chance to ask questions. If any other questions, please contact Tyler Morgan.
D. John Ly, Vice President of University Affairs – John gave a brief history of the SDSU mascot issue. Further efforts to settle the issue are being considered. A printed copy of the presentation is located in the agenda.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached.
HADY/YI CARRIED
B. Matt administered the Oath of Office to Jeremy Katz.
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
ADAMS/DESANTIS CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Nomination of AS Representative to the College Community Redevelopment Project Area Committee (PAC)
It was moved and seconded to open nominations for the AS Representative to the College Community Redevelopment PAC.
ELMASRI/GOZAWA CARRIED
Nominations:
Bobbie Jane Apostolos – 13
Brian Hamilton – 16
Jeremy Ehrlich – Withdrew
Abstentions – 8
It was moved and seconded to close nominations.
HAMILTON/DESANTIS CARRIED
Brian Hamilton was elected as the AS Representative to the College Community Redevelopment PAC.
D. Nominations for Homecoming Court: (Action)
It was moved an seconded to open the election for representatives for Homecoming
Court.
KLEIN/ROBERTS CARRIED
Nominations for Homecoming Queen:
Arlene Hady – 9
Erin Hogeboom – 12
Erica Klein – 3
Katrina Reyes – 8
Abstentions – 2
Nominations for Homecoming King:
Garrett Hazelton – 9
Andrew Ly – 15
Eric Wacenske – 4
Abstentions – 6
It was moved and seconded to close nominations.
KATZ/DESANTIS CARRIED
Andrew Ly and Erin Hogeboom were elected as AS Council nominees for Homecoming Court.
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Matt reported on the following:
1. Matt passed around AS Benefits cards for all Council members.
2. Seats to the San Diego Speaker Series are still open.
B. Executive Vice President: Brian reported on the following:
1. Thank you all for your enthusiasm this weekend at retreat. The quilt we made is a display in the GAO for close-up viewing before it is framed.
2. The first Red and Black game is this Friday, September 15th at 4pm – Women’s Soccer vs. Creighton.
3. Lastly, check out the ModernSpace meeting on Monday at 11am in Presidential Suite. If you cannot make it, let me know of anything you would like me to say on your behalf.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
1. Voter registration! Everyone should sign-up to get people registered. Next week there will be sign-ups for the Pride Cart and costumes.
2. I will be at the Board of Trustee meetings next week until Wednesday’s Council meeting.
3. A.S. Rocks My World!! “Don’t stop believing…”
D. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
1. First meeting of Finance Board went well – “Meet & Greet.”
2. If you have questions about the Financial Report, see Tyler.
3. Audit Report will be completed next week.
4. Council members interested in an AS Softball intramural team, see Tyler.
5. Go Pirates!
E. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
1. Good Neighbor Program is launching soon.
2. Webportal is a work in progress.
F. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
1. Requirements are due September 22 at 4pm!
G. Executive Director: Jennifer-Esquivel Parker deferred to Arlene Hady to review Dan Cornthwaite’s written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Cesar Ornatowski had no report.
I. University President’s Designee: Dr. James Kitchen had no report.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Enrique DeHaro – MEChA:
1. Meetings in Council Chambers every Tuesday at 3:30pm.
2. Fundraiser next Tuesday from 9am-3pm: MECHASPADOS (snow cones), price to be determined.
B. Crystal Brandán – LGBTSU:
1. We are having a Queerientation tonight at our meeting at 5:30pm.
C. Corine Caloca – College of Education:
1. The College of Education is getting ready for their annual Explore, Experience, Education Job Fair that will take place November 1st from 4pm-6pm in the Backdoor.
2. We had two guest speakers come to recruit liberal studies students into the SCTA Teacher’s Association and into the honors society of Kappa Delta Phi.
3. We are preparing for our leadership conference trip to San Francisco on November 3-5. Eight students will be chosen to attend.
D. Jameson DeSantis – InterFraternity Council:
1. New Member Summit – October 7th at 9:00am.
2. Rush starts Sunday.
3. Football registration now online for IFC.
4. First G.A.M.M.A. meeting – October 2nd.
E. Michelle Adams – PSFA:
1. Meetings are Wednesdays at 1pm in PSFA 200.
F. Arlene Hady – College of Health and Human Services:
1. We are looking for a college council president. Do you know someone who is interested? Email arlenehady@gmail.com.
G. Andrew Ly – Associated Business Student Council:
1. First meeting this Monday. Good stuff!
2. Alpha Kappa Psi is having Brian Souza speak in Montezuma Hall on Thursday at 6pm.
H. Kristen Gozawa – College of Arts and Letters:
1. Pre-Law had its first meeting this past Tuesday in lower Aztec Center. Dr. McCall came and gave info regarding the organization and Law School info.
2. CAL Council had its first meeting this past Monday. The information provided regarded ModernSpace and how to get more student involvement in CAL.
3. College of Arts and Letters Gala is October 3rd.
I. Lena Yi – College of Sciences:
1. First council meeting today at 1pm in Presidential Suite.
2. CSSC elected Adriano Mabeza for A.S. Street Team representative.
3. New Dean of Sciences, Dean Maloy, came to speak and introduce himself. He answered many questions.
4. CSSC would like to have A.S. welcome Dean Maloy to speak at the A.S. Council meeting because last semester, preceding CSSC reps asked A.S. for help on finding a Dean. We would like to show appreciation and present our new Dean of Sciences.
5. Currently, CSSC is working on bringing the science students together and make it known that CSSC is available.
J. Rebecca Steinberger – Jewish Student Union:
1. Every Wednesday night, JSU hosts an event to bring the community together! This week stop by Hillel at 7pm to enjoy pita, hummus, and other Israeli favorites while meeting some Israeli students that attend SDSU.
K. Brandon Clark – College of Arts and Letters:
1. CAL Council had out first meeting on Monday, September 11. We went over goals for the year after doing an AWESOME icebreaker with play-dough. We elected Mike Coel as our AS Street team designee.
2. On Monday, September 18, we will be getting a funding presentation from AS, so come check it out in Aztlán at noon. CAL rules!
L. Samantha Spilka – Honors Council:
1. We had our first meeting on September 7th. It was a great success. We discussed the summer reading program. The book selected is Another Way Home by Ronnie Hartfield. She will be coming to campus on October 20th to give a talk. If you are interested in participating in this exciting discussion, please let me know!
2. Out next meeting will be October 5th at 5:00pm in LL428D
M. Alex Delino – Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance:
1. Second meeting yielded a member attendance of about 70-80 members in Calmecac, which was well overcapacity. APSA will require a larger space for meetings to continue without being hampered by space.
N. Garrett Hazelton – PSFA College Council:
1. Dean Gattas came to speak, and President DeSantis was given a gavel by advisor Randi.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
DESANTIS/HAZELTON CARRIED
President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 5:55 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Matt Keipper Richard Pelayo
President Council Secretary
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