SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS COUNCIL MINUTES

April 23, 2008 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER:
President James Poet called the meeting to order at 3:35 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, Lisa Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales (tardy), Joy Salvatin, Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Dawn Hinkle, Eric Wacenske, Gabriel Ruiz, Jason Witt (tardy), Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Gina Aldape, Giovanna Tabares, Alexander Jarman, Olivera Plamenac (tardy), Jason Delodovici, Andrew Byrns, Alexi Biener, Erika Cueva, Bryan Morelock, Julia Rosenberg, Megan McCoy, Veronica Vences, Rosa Moreno, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
                        B.            Voting Members Absent: None.
                        C.            Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Michelle Adams, Jd Banks, Dan Cornthwaite, Arlene Hady
                        D.            Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen, Max Hewitt, Ian Bevan

Visitors Present: Alanna Berman, Tyler Boden, Dea Roesdha, Thanh Hoang

MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 23, 2008.

MCCOY/WACENSKE CARRIED

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from April 16, 2008.

DELIZO/PRADO CARRIED by ACCLAMMATION

PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Tracie Ugamoto – AS Government Affairs Office: Tracie presented a certificate to James Poet for receiving a perfect score on a recent secret shopper survey.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. AS Multi-Cultural Caucus Presentation, Lauren Kollar: Lauren gave a presentation regarding “Institutional Racism” and answered questions from Council members.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS: NONE.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:

General Consent Agenda: (Action)

It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.

ALEJANDRO/DELODOVICI CARRIED

General Consent Report: (Information)

C. Annual Reports on Council Seat Criteria for Student Organizations with seats on AS Council: (Information)

D. 2008/09 Proposed AS Budget: (Information)
Justin Motika reported on the proposed budget for the 2008/2009 fiscal year.

IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE.

X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. #CB S08-03 Resolution Condemning Homophobia, Transphobia, and Discrimination and Harassment at San Diego State University: (Information, 2nd Reading)

B. #CB S08-04 Resolution Condemning Discrimination of Homosexuals, Bisexuals, and Heterosexuals by Blood Banks and the Federal Food & Drug Administration at San Diego State University: (Information, 1st Reading)

XI.            EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A.            President: James reported on the following:
1.            Next week the AS Council meeting will be filmed for a corporate video. Please wear business casual or your AS polos.
2.            Earth Day was a huge success!
3.            Let James know if you are interested in working directly with the referendum and chairing any of the six referendum points.
4.            James met with RD Williams from Aztec Shops this week.

B.            Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
1.            Jameson is still working on the Aztec Achievement Awards.
2.            Office space assignments have been completed and student organizations have been notified.
3.            Attempting to mold the ModernSpace committee into Facilities Board.

C.            Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1.            Prison Break 2008 was great.
2.            EA/UA mixer is May 8th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the bowling alley.
3.            The last meeting for EAB is this coming Monday.

D. Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1. Today was the first official Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board meeting. It was such a success, Justin was about to explode with excitement during the meeting.

            E.            Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1.            UAB Faculty Luncheon is Tuesday. There will be an ad in The Daily Aztec acknowledging the recipients of the award.
2.            Beautification project: please sign-up and participate!

F. President Pro Tempore: Joy reported on the following:
1. Joy encouraged everyone to participate in the softball game this weekend!

G. Executive Director: Dan referred to the written report (attached).

H.            University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Ornatowski reported on the following.
1.            Results of Fulbright grant applications: six (6) SDSU students received Fulbright grants abroad.
2.            Senate Executive Committee discussed the case of one SDSU donor.
3.            Senate meets on May 6 – last meeting of the academic year.

I.            University President’s Designee: Rosa reported on the following:
1.            Congratulations to Dan, Jeremy, and Jameson for receiving the Quest for the Best Vice Presidential Leadership Awards.
                        2.            Organization presidents, please fill out the survey online. Thank you.

XII.            REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A.            Andrew Byrns – International Student Association:
1.            Come to the ISA Prom held this Friday at the ISC at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 singles and $8 couples. The theme is Venetian Masquerade.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

OSZTREICHER/WACENSKE CARRIED

President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.

APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:

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            James Poet                        Arlene Hady
            President                        Council Secretary

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