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 (left early), Grant Garske, Daniel Osztreicher, Ed SanFilippo, Lisa Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales, Joy Salvatin,
Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo (tardy), Eric Wacenske, Gabriel Ruiz, Jason
Witt, Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Gina Aldape, Alexander Jarman, Andrew Byrns, Alexi Biener, Erika Cueva, Julia Rosenberg (left early), Megan McCoy,
Veronica Vences
B. Voting Members Absent: Teodoro “Junior” Martinez
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. James Kitchen, Dr. Cynthia Avery, Dan Cornthwaite, Jd Banks, Arlene Hady
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Michelle Adams, Ian Bevan
Visitors Present: Jeremy Sanders, Bernie Kim, Jason Delodovici, Johnny Spiezia, Tyler Boden, Olivera Plamenac, Alicia G. Tabares, Jodie Simmer, Rae Gurne, Dawn Hinkle, Adriano Mabeza, Jeridel “Jd” Banks, Kim Swain, Robyn Adams, Benjamin E. Strauss
MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of January 30, 2008.
MCCOY/SALVATIN CARRIED
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from December 5, 2007.
MCCOY/COLLI CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Study Abroad Presentation – Al Sweedler, Assistant Vice President, Office of International Programs: Al Sweedler explained the various
study abroad programs offered through the University. He also explained the Referendum fee and how students would directly benefit from it, if approved.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. Appointments and Resignations:
It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List as attached.
DESANTIS/WITT CARRIED
James Poet administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed members.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
General Consent Agenda: (Action):
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda, as attached.
MCCOY/HUNT CARRIED
General Consent Report: (Information)
C. AS Logo Presentation: (Information)
Susan Heiser and two students, Scott and John, answered questions regarding the proposed updated logo.
D. Election of Two Executive Committee Members: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to open nominations.
RUIZ/WACENSKE CARRIED
Nominations:
Megan McCoy
Ed SanFilippo
Daniel Osztreicher
Katherine Hunt
Joyce Byun
President James Poet closed nominations.
Voting results:
Megan McCoy – 10
Ed SanFilippo – 16
Daniel Osztreicher – 14
Katherine Hunt – 18
Joyce Byun – 4
Katherine Hunt and Ed SanFilippo were elected to the Executive Committee.
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: James reported on the following:
1. No more pre-games this semester. Instead, lunch with Poet in his office.
2. Ian, Green Commissioner, and James presented a Green proposal to the President’s Office. Revisions will be made tomorrow in James’ office
at 3:30 pm. This project will go to Sally Roush for approval.
3. James is also interviewing people for PCab. Jd will be Chief of Staff to help organize and run PCab.
4. CFAC sub-committee is meeting in Admin 323 at 2pm.
5. Hillary Clinton is coming Friday at 1:30pm, so come early!
B. Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
1. Ambos annual softball game – April 26.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1. Election Day is this Tuesday. Please VOTE!
2. California is in a state of fiscal emergency. SDSU is expected to cut $18 million from the budget.
3. Currently looking for students to run for the open seats on the CACC. It is important we get the student voice as loud as possible in
this organization. Elections are March 13th and the deadline to run is February 12th. Contact James or Jeremy if you are interested in this great opportunity.
4. Lobby visits to Washinton DC in March and Sacramento in April are being planned.
5. EAB will have a heavy focus on the local politics of housing and the creation of a Renters’ Fair/Pamphlet for students.
D. Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1. Justin is really excited about this semester.
2. Finance Board has two alternate seats open right now.
3. The budget hearings for student orgs will be in the next couple weeks.
4. Green Love campaign is picking up speed. Posters for all AS facilities are in the process of being made. Two banners will be made:
“Red and Black going Green.” Justin hopes one will go in Aztec Center and one will be hanging in the ARC.
5. Justin invites everyone to join the Green Love group on Facebook. Every bit of information is on this site. Please invite your friends,
as well.
6. AS Gives Back: very successful semester. Please encourage student orgs to participate in this program.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1. Referendum Committee will start meeting next Thursday at 5:00 pm in Presidential Suite.
2. GNP starts Tuesday, February 5th; will be adding multiple calls for service aspect.
3. An interview with Mike regarding the GNP will appear in the Union-Tribune this weekend.
4. Mike will be reporting to the Senate this coming Tuesday on the AS Referendum and our logo process.
5. UAB and E3 are drafting a resolution concerning bicycling on campus.
6. Mike will be presenting information about the Referendum this Saturday at retreat, so hooray retreat!
F. President Pro Tempore: Joy reported on the following:
1. Rules Committee will be meeting Mondays at 12:00pm in Calmecac beginning February 4th.
2. Joy reminded everyone of important deadlines.
3. Joy will be holding the Student Organization Annual Report Workshop on March 4th.
4. March 12th is the deadline for any proposed bylaw amendments.
5. Annual Reports are due April 10th.
G. Executive Director: Richard Pelayo referred to the written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. Dr. Ornatowski gave an update on the budget situation. SDSU will be short of $13.4 million for the next academic year. Unless there
is a mid-year budget cut, SDSU should be fine.
2. For the first time in years, we will be taking in fewer students this fall than the previous fall. We will be admitting 4,300 students.
3. Elections February 5th: the Academic Senate recommends a “no” vote on Proposition 92.
I. University President’s Designee: No report.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Eric Wacenske – College of Sciences Student Council:
1. CSSC welcomes everybody back from break and hopes we all have a great Spring semester!
2. We are sorry to lose our esteemed colleague, Adriano Mabeza… we will miss you!
B. Megan McCoy – Residence Hall Association:
1. I have all the updates on housing for next year in the residence halls including pricing, staff, and NO TRIPLES!!!
C. Alexi Biener – Jewish Student Union:
1. Not Quite Kosher Film Festival starts tonight at 7:00 pm at the Aztec Athletics Center! Tomorrow at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 7:00 pm in
Tula in Tenochca, and Monday at 7:00 pm again in the Aztec Athletics Center! Free entry for students, $5 for community members, and free food to follow!
*www.hillelsd.org/nqkff for more info*
D. Julia Rosenberg – Panhellenic Association:
1. Panhellenic will be recruiting informally over the next two weeks. Please spread the word and let anyone interested know that we will
be tabling next week, February 4th-7th. Stop by and say hello!
E. Lisa Doan – Associated Business Student Council:
1. Endorsed Career Services One Day Job Shadowing Program.
2. ABSC has 3 officer positions open including VP Marketing, VP Funding/Alumni Relations, Secretary/VP Communications.
3. Congrats to our two new College of Business Reps, Tim & Ignacio!
4. Join a business student organization!
5. Welcome new upper-division College of Business Students at an invitational lunch next Monday at 12:00 pm in Montezuma Hall.
F. Katherine Hunt – Andrea O’Donnell Women’s Resource Center:
1. Welcome back everyone!
2. Upcoming events:
a) Women’s Studies Open Mic Night & Mixer
6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, January 31st
Love Library 431
b) “No!: The Rape Documentary” Film Screening and discussion
7:00-9:00pm on Monday, February 4th
G. Erika Cueva – MEChA:
1. The first MEChA meeting is February 5th at 3:30pm in Council Chambers!!! See you there J
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
ROSSETTO/WACENSKE CARRIED
President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 6:06 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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James Poet Arlene Hady
President Council Secretary
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