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, Grant Garske, Daniel Osztreicher, Ed SanFilippo, Lisa
Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales (tardy), Joy Salvatin (left early), Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher,
Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Dawn Hinkle, Eric Wacenske, Jason Witt, Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Gina Aldape, Giovanna
Tabares, Alexander Jarman, Olivera Plamenac, Jason Delodovici, Andrew Byrns, Alexi Biener, Bryan Morelock, Erika Cueva, Julia Rosenberg, Megan McCoy,
Veronica Vences, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski, Dr. Cynthia Avery
B. Voting
Members Absent: Natalie Colli, Gabriel Ruiz
C. Ex-Officios
(non-voting) Present: Dr. James Kitchen, Dan Cornthwaite, Michelle Adams, Jd Banks, Arlene Hady
D. Ex-Officios
(non-voting) Absent: Max Hewitt, Ian Bevan
MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of February 13, 2008.
Special Recognitions and Presentations Item C was stricken from the agenda.
DESANTIS/GARSKE CARRIED
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 6, 2008.
VELASQUEZ/MCCOY CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Homecoming Event – Ervin Hernandez, 2007 Homecoming King: Ervin spoke to the
Council about an upcoming event sponsored by SACL: “One Roof Campaign – Rebuilding a Home Through Community Unity.”
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. SDSU Center for Leadership Presentation – Dr. Cynthia Avery: Dr. Avery
presented a powerpoint slideshow to the Council regarding the Center for Leadership and shared the goals and vision for the Center.
B. Quarterly Financial Report – Justin Motika, AS VP of Finance: Justin gave details about the 2nd quarter financial report, as attached.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. Appointments and Resignations:
It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List as attached.
SANFILIPPO/PRADO CARRIED
James Poet administered the Oath of Office to Bryan Morelock, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union Representative.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
It was moved and seconded to separate the Elections Committee Minutes of February 7th from the General Consent Agenda.
D.MATTHEWS/DESANTIS CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda without the Elections
Committee minutes.
BYRNS/OSZTREICHER CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to approve Action Item A. Invitations from “friends” to join candidates’ social networking sites from the February 7th Elections Committee Minutes.
MCCOY/ALEJANDRO FAILED
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: James reported on the following:
1. James had a great meeting with The Daily Aztec staff regarding the referendum,
Green Love, and a few other projects.
2. James also had his monthly meeting with Chief Browning, and they discussed the possibility
of creating a town hall meeting open to all students.
3. SDPIC went well and all the intended schools showed up except USD. We scheduled
monthly meetings, and we plan on continuing the beach clean-up project.
4. The referendum is going extremely well! Please come to the weekly meeting tomorrow
at 5:00pm in the Backdoor. Bring a friend!
5. James congratulated Council member of the month, Natalie Colli.
B. Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
1. Student Org Forum has changed to a different date.
2. Back Court Bash is February 23rd from 6:30-7:45pm. Channel 933 and Chipotle
will be there!
3. Please get your game ticket before game day.
4. Aztec Achievement Awards: applications are due March 7th.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1. Because of time change in EAB meetings, Jeremy will be opening up recruitment again. If
you know anybody who is interested, please encourage them to get involved. Meetings are 10:00am on Mondays in Council Chambers.
2. CACC member registration forms are being passed around. Please fill out and
return to Jeremy.
3. A copy of the EA report on the California budget and fiscal emergency has been completed.
4. The registration fee for the USSA Lobby Conference in March has been turned in and
we’re all very excited for this event and opportunity to lobby at the nation’s Capitol.
D. Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1. Justin met with a significant number of student orgs and gave them a better understanding
of what is expected of them. Please schedule a meeting with Justin if you haven’t already. Deadline for budgets is February 28th.
2. Green Love Board Charter will be coming before the Council later in the semester.
E. Vice President
of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1. Focus group for online services is this Friday.
2. If you are interested in sitting on the Freedom of Expression or Sustainability Senate
committees, see Mike ASAP.
3. Mike will be giving CACC the semester review of the GNP.
4. There is a referendum committee meeting this Thursday at 5:00pm in the Backdoor.
F. President Pro Tempore: Joy reported on the following:
1. Don’t forget: your Council member requirements are due by 4:00pm next Wednesday in
the GAO.
2. Rules Committee will be meeting in Calmecac next Monday.
3. Happy Valentine’s Day.
G. Executive Director: Dan referred to the written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. The Senate is not meeting again until March 11th.
2. The Senate Executive Committee meets next Tuesday.
I. University President’s Designee: No report.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Sean Delizo – College of Sciences Student Council:
1. American Medical Students Association (AMSA) is putting on the Global AIDS Action
Week February 25th through 29th. On Tuesday, the 26th, there will be gravestones tabling signifying those who lost their lives to AIDS. On Wednesday
the 27th, there will be an awareness rally on the Free Speech Steps. On Thursday the 28th, there will be a Nacho Fundraiser for AIDS Research, and finally
on Friday, the 29th, there will be awareness tabling.
2. College of Sciences is putting on a reimbursement scholarship for students in the
College of Sciences for their Spring ’08 books. Submit a 200-300 word essay on why you deserve this scholarship to sdsusciences@gmail.com by February
28th.
B. Dawn Hinkle
– College of Sciences Student Council:
1. College of Sciences is holding a “Meet and Greet” on Monday, March 3 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
at Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) 2nd floor patio. This is a great opportunity to meet with Dean Stanley Maloy, advisors, professors, and peers.
2. AMSA (American Medical Student Association) is holding Global AIDS week February
25th-29th.
C. Megan McCoy
– Residence Hall Association:
1. We are going to Oregon on Friday for No-Frills, our annual regional business meeting.
2. Happy Week of Caring.
D. Ignacio Prado
– Associated Business Student Council:
1. International Business Society – First Meeting! Info meeting, 6:00pm, Wednesday,
February 20th, P-146 (Physics building).
2. ABSC has taken up PSFA’s challenge to bowl – February 21st 5:00pm-7:00pm. “Heads
will roll… into pins!”
E. Andrew Byrns
– International Student Association:
1. Come on down to the ISC this week for some awesome Serbian food! The event
is on Friday and starts at noon.
F. Erika Cueva
– MEChA:
1. MEChA will be having our Spring Body Retreat from February 22-24 at San Elijo Beach. Questions? MEChA
meetings are every Tuesday at 3:30pm in Council Chambers OR contact Erika.
G. Jason Delodovici
– Interfraternity Council:
1. All
men’s GPA raised from 2.0 to 2.2.
2. IFC
elections coming up in March.
3. Every Saturday at Woodstock’s from 8:00pm-2:00am, a percentage of all sales will
go to The Wheelchair Foundation.
4. IFC Basketball starts next week.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
MCCOY/DELODOVICI CARRIED
President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 6:02 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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James Poet Arlene
Hady
President Council
Secretary
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