I. CALL TO ORDER:
President James Poet called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: James Poet, Jameson DeSantis, Jeremy Ehrlich, Justin Motika, Michael Matthews, Natalie
Colli, Grant Garske, Daniel Osztreicher, Ed SanFilippo, Paul Collanton, Jeremy Mendelsohn, Tyler Wilson, Joy Salvatin, Laura Congress, Liz Ring, Haley
Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Adriano Mabeza, Eric Wacenske, Jason Witt, Katherine Hunt, Richard
Pelayo, Gina Aldape, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Alexander Jarman, Alexi Biener, Teodoro “Junior” Martinez, Julia Rosenberg, Veronica Vences, Tim Rupe
B. Voting Members Absent: Lisa Doan, Arielle Bailey, Gabriel Ruiz, James Duffy, Davis Pemstein
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Andrew Byrns, Erika Cueva (tardy), Megan McCoy, Dr. James Kitchen, Dan Cornthwaite,
Arlene Hady
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Michelle Adams, Julius Alejandro, Ian Bevan
Visitors Present: Mina Azim, Erica Johnson
MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of November 7, 2007.
DESANTIS/MCCOY CARRIED
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from October 31, 2007.
MABEZA/SANFILIPPO CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Erica Johnson, Enviro-Business Society: Erica introduced the idea of a transportation lane on- campus. The lane would be for bicycles, skateboards and/or scooters. She encouraged students to attend the Bike Crusade on November 14th at 11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. University House Reception: Council members were invited to the University House for a reception with President Weber and other University leaders.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. Appointments and Resignations:
It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List, as attached.
MABEZA/SANFILIPPO CARRIED
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda, as attached.
DESANTIS/DELIZO CARRIED
General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments: (Information)
1. BA-F07-01 - Academic Advising Center Advisory Board
2. BA-F07-02 - Awards Committee Code
3. BA-F07-03 - Finance Board Charter
4. BA-F07-04 – Aztec Shops Board Nominations
5. BA-F07-05 – External Affairs Board Charter
6. BA-F07-06 – Committee on Committees
7. BA-F07-07 – Student Activities & Campus Life Advisory Board Charter
CLOSED SESSION: NONE.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: James reported on the following:
1. Please remember to give your 360 feedback.
2. Next Wednesday, I will be speaking at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting about the Campus Master Plan.
3. We will be providing an opportunity for students to assist in a fire relief project.
B. Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
1. Student Org Forum will take place next Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in Casa Real.
2. Gavelcide: 11 Council members have already been eliminated. Good work!
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1. Board of Trustees Meeting: looking for volunteers to attend the meeting on Wednesday, November 14th in Long Beach.
2. Student Resource Center will be tomorrow on the Free Speech Steps from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
3. Community Service: EAB is working on several Community Service Opportunities to help firefighters and victims related to the San Diego
Wildfires.
4. Firefighter’s Auction: an event in February to raise money for the Wildfires.
5. Residence House Ordinance: There are changes presented to the RHO that would adversely affect students and affordable student housing.
More updates to come.
6. Vote Campaign: voter registration and vote campaigns are underway.
D. Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1. GreenLOVE: Justin is working very closely with E3, meeting with Ian Bevan bi-weekly.
2. AS Gives Back: almost every fraternity and sorority house have been visited and educated
about the program.
3. Here are some highlights on why you should join Finance Board: we take tours of all AS facilities,
learning how operations relate to cost. We have been sailing at the MBAC, and we have plans to go to the movies. We also have
dinner with Susan Heiser, as well as held a Cider & Strawberries event.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1. Just under 1200 students completed the Student Interest Survey on WebPortal. We are now awaiting statistical information.
2. Advertising to Student Organizations and through The Daily Aztec to get our University Senate seats filled.
3. Meeting with Steve Hall this week to go over the CAPP program and get up to date with the number of administrative fees.
F. President Pro Tempore: Joy reported on the following:
1. Council member requirements are due November 14th.
2. Extra credit forms are due.
3. Employee Advisory Board Luncheon is tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. in Casa Real.
G. Executive Director: Megan McCoy referred to the written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. The Football Resolution was defeated (unanimously).
2. GE Task Force presented an interim report.
3. MBA fee was referred to committee.
I. University President’s Designee: Tim Rupe reported on the following:
1. Working with CASE and a number of entities on a Midnight Study Break on December 10th from 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
2. Looking into implementing an online system for Student Org applications.
3. Poll workers for the elections: applications in SACL and the GAO office, contact Crystal Schloemer for more info if you are interested.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Katherine Hunt-Women’s Resource Center:
1. Come to Love Your Body Day on Friday! It’s in Casa Real from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sex Toy Bingo is 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Andrew Byrns-International Student Association:
1. Come to the 51st Annual Peace Village held in Montezuma Hall on Thursday, November 15th from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Megan McCoy-Residence Hall Association:
1. PA-PA-PACURH UP!
PA-PA-PACURH UP…
PA-PA-PACURH UP…
PACURH UP & KISS IT!
2. Tunnel of Oppression starts this Sunday and runs through Wednesday, November 7th!
D. Teodoro “Junior” Martinez-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union:
1. This Friday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. LGBTSU will be having their 10th Diva’s Nite Out. The event will take place in The Backdoor.
This counts as a cultural event, so come out and have a good time.
F. Alexi Biener-Jewish Student Union:
1. November 18th à Mitzvah Day! Get involved and do some amazing community service around San Diego! Contact Hannah Berman @ (619) 583-6080!
Go to www.sdhillel.org and scroll down to start signing up for different agencies! J
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
GARSKE/DESANTIS CARRIED
President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 4:45 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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James Poet Arlene Hady
President Council Secretary
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