SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS COUNCIL MINUTES

November 7, 2007 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:00 P.M.

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:

            ________________________                        ________________________
            James Poet                        Arlene Hady
            President                        Council Secretary
           
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