8:07 pm:

The SGA meeting has been called to order.

8:07 pm:

Sen. Foreman, Sen. Lear and Sen. Moran are not present.

8:08 pm:

The agenda for this meeting and minutes from last meeting have been approved.

8:09 pm:

Sen. Waller is concerned about why ESPN disappears from time to time.

8:10 pm:

The temperature on the boat has been radically changing.

8:10 pm:

Students are concerned about the organization of the Bike Shop — delays with repairs and other problems.

8:11 pm:

Vice President of Advancement, Maureen Silva, is addressing the SGA.

8:12 pm:

There were 352 independent stories about the ship around the world.

8:13 pm:

“As difficult as it has been to students, the resolution has really brought us to light,” according to Silva speaking about the ship.

8:14 pm:

17% of alumni give to SMCM, which ranks second to the lowest among our peer institution.

8:16 pm:

Silva runs both the advancement office at the College and the College’s sister 501c3 foundation.

8:17 pm:

The College has a million endowment. According to Silva, the College hopes to double the endowment in the next few years.

8:19 pm:

In FY11, the Advancement office raised .8 million, 13% more than FY10.

8:24 pm:

The SGA is now  considering Club Constitution 14-11F the American Sign Language Club.

8:24 pm:

The club use to exist and the President is trying to restart the club.

8:25 pm:

The constitution passed by unanimous consent.

8:25 pm:

The SGA food committee needs 10 volunteers for midnight breakfast, which is on Tuesday Dec. 13th.

8:27 pm:

The SGA will consider the Spring Fund Appeals Budget at the next meeting.

8:28 pm:

Next Tuesday from 5-6 there will be a fundraiser to benefit the housekeeping and physical plant staff who have not received a raise in four years.

8:28 pm:

Meeting adjourned.