SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

January 31, 2007 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Brad Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Garrett Hazelton, Erica Diaz, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabriel Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie-Jane Apostolos, Rebecca Steinberger, Teodoro Martinez, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski, Dr. Tanis Starck
Voting Members Absent: Dan Matthews
Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Dr. James Kitchen, Andrew Byrns
Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: None
Visitors Present: Robyn Rubestein, Tim Rupe, James Poet, Jeremy Sanders

III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of January 31, 2007.

HADY/DESANTIS CARRIED

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 24, 2007.

ADAMS/CLARK CARRIED BYACCLAMATION

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

Andrew Ly – College of Business Representative: Andrew wished the Council farewell and regretted not being able to participate on Council this semester.

VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

2nd Quarter AS Financial Report – Tyler Morgan, Vice President of Finance:

Tyler reported on AS finances and entertained questions that Council members held pertaining to funds and expenditures.

It was moved and seconded to approve the 2nd Quarterly AS Financial Report.

ROBERTS/WACENSKE CARRIED

VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations pending the following changes:

Recognizing Andrew Ly’s resignation as the College of Business Representative.

Recognizing Enrique DeHaro’s resignation from the Student Recruitment and Retention Board and entrance into the Facilities Board.

Recognizing Eric Wacenske as the designee for Rules Committee.

Recognizing Celina Garcia’s entrance on to the Facilities Board and Rules Committee.

Recognizing Alex Sleiman’s resignation from Rules Committee.

Recognizing Lindsay Adams’ entrance on to Cultural Arts and Special Events Board and

appointment as the Executive Vice President’s Designee to the Student Health Advisory Board.

Recognizing Teodoro Martinez as LGBT representative on A.S. Council.

Recognizing Katrina Reyes entrance on to the Facilities Board.

Recognizing Angela Mou’s resignation from the Children’s Center Board.

Recognizing Eric Wacenske’s resignation from Student Health Advisory Board.

Recognizing Julia Rosenburg’s entrance on to the External Affairs Board.

Recognizing Julia Steinberg’s entrance on to External Affairs Board.

Recognizing Jeremy Ehrlich’s resignation from the Finance Board.

EHRLICH/ADAMS CARRIED

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).

ADAMS/DESANTIS CARRIED
General Consent Report: (Information)
Nomination and Election of Executive Committee Members:
It was moved and seconded to open nominations for the election of a new Executive Committee member.

CLARK/DESANTIS CARRIED

Corine Caloca, Erin Hogeboom, and Angela Mou were nominated for the position.

Corine Caloca and Erin Erin Hogeboom were voted in as the new Executive Committee members.

IX. CLOSED SESSION

NONE

X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

NONE

XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

President: Matt reported on the following:
1. Reminded Council to meet at the trolley at 8:30 am for Spring Retreat.
2. Reminded Council members to a request for excused absence if they are unable to attend.
3. Reminded the Council that the CCPA is meeting regularly on Fridays at 2:00pm.
4. Informed Council that there is no DSS Council representative.
Executive Vice President: Brad reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council of the decade themes for the Retreat and reminded everyone of the $20 prize for best presentation.
2. Expressed his concern for the low turnout of participation at the Aztec Backcourt Bash.
Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that she is meeting with legislators to work on a resolution in response to the professor strike and concerns.
2. Expressed interest for reinventing the External Affairs Newsletter.
Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
1. Urged Council Members to push their organizations to spend money.
2. Reminded Council Members of the A.S. Gives Back program.
Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that a meeting concerning priority registration will be held on Feb. 13th at 2:00pm in the Library.
President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
1. Reminded Council Members to finish their tabling, and meeting requirements.
Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite read his written report (attached).
University Senate’s Designee: Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that Accent on Excellence will be held on Feb. 2nd in the Chancellor’s office.
University President’s Designee: Dr. Tanis Starck reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that February is Black History Month.
2. Informed Council of Gospelfest ’07, in which local and SDSU talent would be showcased at the university.
3. Informed Council of Quest for the Best, a program that distributes service awards.

XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

(as attached)

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

EHRLICH/HOGEBOOM CARRIED

President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 5:27 pm.

APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:

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Matt Keipper, Andrew Byrns,
President Council Secretary