8:07 Meeting called to order, Role call

8:08 Approval of Agenda and Last Weeks Minutes

8:09 Student Speakout: Concern about SMCM not having a Job Fair

8:10 President Dingle suggests using the Career Center

8:10 President Purich wants to know policy of cleaning washers and dryers because it looks like someone put a pizza in one of the LQ machines

8:11 Vice President Monahan will talk to Joanne Goldwater

8:11 Vice President of Business and Finance Tom Botzman will discuss draft of Budget for FY13

8:12 Will be made available online

8:12 Tuition will increase 4% on tuition and 3% on room and board. 44% of school money comes from tuition and fees, 26% State Grant> Two major sources of income

8:14 Total budget is 70million unrestricted funds. Approx. 18,000 students in Fall. State grant incease 1.77%.

8:15>  53.6% goes towards salaries and wages. State budget is projected to increase salaries 2% effective January 1, 2013. Create supplemental raise pool from new tuition revenue $403,000. Budget will be available when salary freeze ends. Priority in distribution of payroll bdget to those who have not received raises during salary freeze.

8:19 Feeding students on campus is 5million dollars.

8:20 Instruction 30% of budget.

8:20 Tuition increase will go towards health insurance $159,000; Insurance $58,000

8:22 Scholarships and Grants are going down because there are lest students on campus than in previous years like FY2010.

8:22 Does not currently have breakdown of need based aid vs. academic but if you are interested in that information contact Botzman.

8:23 Fund two new fulltime faculty lines $155,000. Positions will be allocated through faculty process during the next year.

8:24 Wants to increase more faculty and give less to departments

8:26 College has absorbed costs from Study Abroad

8:26 Auxiliary costs are also affected by student enrollment numbers

8:27 Institutional Support spending has stayed pretty steady

8:27 IT increase bandwith ($35,000) Long term plan is to spend $450,000 three years in a row to replace CARS system.

8:29 Advancement campaign will start in next year or so and expenditures will go up. Recent years we have been raising about 2-3 million, which Botzman says needs to go up.

8:30 Plant transfer for maintenance and parking improvements $600,000 Fuel oil price increase 18%. Efforts for sustainability are something that Botzman says is saving quite a bit of money. Defer two new housekeeping positions to FY14

8:33 Added 40% to size of campus in last decade

8:34 Cut Afghan Women’s program, Sullivan Scholars, Close Anne Arundel Hall (Dec. 2012), Refinance $10million in auxiliary bonds ($50,000 annual saving over the life of the bonds, $130,000 savings in FY13)

8:34 Auxiliary are things where we live, play, and eat and are not covered by the state.

8:36 In last two years we have paid off debt on river center.

8:37 Will may changes to draft from what he hears.

8:37 President Perkins, asks what this means for staff wages. Botzman thinks it means a 2% increase in staff wages. The ability to set salaries has been gone since ’08. Right now we are required to follow state mandate.

8:39 When increases can be given the preference will be given to those who make the least and those who have not received raises.

8:41 Senator Waller wants to know what promted the freeze on college raises.

8:42 A bill passed in 2008 restricts how much budget

8:42 President Perkins wonders what would happen if some higher paid staff rejects the 2% increase.

8:43 President Purich asks about the decrease in student enrollement

8:45 Academic Support and Instruction differ in that Academic Support encompasses Academic Services and Offices.

8:47 Thinks it stinks that we don’t get state reduction in tuition because our parents also pay taxes.

8:48 Luke Mowbray talks about Master Planning for next 15 years. Want student feedback. You can go online to http://www.smcm.edu/facilites/feeback.html Also sent out a food service survey that everyone should do. You could win a Kindle Fire.

8:50 GSMRF talking about charter amendment and bill

8:51 Amendment of GSMRF charter. Change in committee and since the 2 years the project has been going on the committee has not really be functional. Decided to rewrite the charter so that there is no GSMRF committee. Instead, two budget presenters who will meet with SGA and present the budget. The SGA is responsible for voting. Mowbray and SGA Treasurer will also have to come forth to SGA Senate.

8:53 Currently you can only spend 50% of current budget on projects, wants to amend to 75%.

8:54 In the short run it is not going to have a big impact on the budget.

8:55 President Snyder believes that GSMRF budget should still be kept at 50% just to make sure that the project retains funds for future projects.

8:57 President Purich, would like to know how much return on investment occurs. Mowbray says that it depends on what type of project is being looked at.

8:57 Senator Holtzman wants to know if it is better to spend more money now or later. Mowbray says that it is going to have a greater impact on the long run. Also, does not think the SGA would need to spend 75% of the budget.

9:01 Senator Waller wonders how project selection occurs. Is it based on how much return will occur, or what will reduce carbon footprint of the college. Mowbray says that GSMRF tries to find a mixture of both aspects.

9:02 Senator Sarri says that projects can be submitted by anyone but if someone has a really good project that requires they spend a lot of money the 50% budget may not allow them to do this.

9:03 Projects do go through several different stages before it even gets voted on by the SGA.

9:06 President Perkins thinks that getting rid of a committee that comes out of SGA is bad

9:06 President Snyder clarifies that the SGA committee is different than the committee being disbanded.

9:07 Mowbray revised application proposal for projects that can be found online.

9:10 Sarri believes that GSMRF is not very well advertised

9:11 President Snyder and Senator Sarri will be introducing a Bill to bring back the Sustainability Fellow.

9:12 President Purich, wants to know how much balance grows each year. Mowbray says that it depends on the number of projects but generally $40, 000-$60,000 each year.

9:14 New Business: Bill 03-12S The Green St. Mary’s Revolving Fun Charter. Motion to amend by 50%. Objection. Move on to debate.

9:16 Senator Mumby wants clarification on change to 25%

9:17 President Perkins is concered about changing it to 75%

9:18 Senator Colvin asks for clarification about the 75% as well.

9:19 Senator Waller states that there does not really seem to be a need to change it to 75%, especially because there is a way to leave the budget open ended via vote.

9:20 President Perkins thinks that they should give it a few years to grow before the fund is changed.

9:21 Senator Waller thinks that we should be advocating for more projects that could be innovative

9:22 President Snyder suggests that the SGA show caution until the fund is bigger.

9:23 Motion to vote. Amendment will be to change the 25% to 50%

9:24 the nah’s have it by one vote and the fund will stay as is

9:24 Motion to approve charter by unanimous consent. Opposed.

9:24 Motion to vote. The aye’s have it. Bill 03-S12 passes

9:26 Bill 4-12S Geothermal Heating and Cooling Pumps in Admissions Facilities

9:26 Motion to amend the bill based on typo’s

9:29 Senator Moran does not think that the money should go to the admissions buildings. Thinks that we should apply for more student oriented building.

9:31 President Snyder clarifies that the project is already planned, already great, and that it does not matter where it goes because it saves money for the college.

9:33 There is some debate about SGA procedure.

9:34 Vote to amend. Aye’s have it

9:34 President Snyder, liked to amend $35,000 to $40,000 for installing geothermal heating. Costs have gone up in terms of supplies needed.

9:36 Senator Waller motions to amend Bill, President Perkins objects.

9:37 President Purich states that this project is happening in the Summer and SGA will not have a chance to vote to give them more money.

9:37 Voting to amend. No opposition. Bill amended.

9:38 Motion to take it to a vote. Aye’s have it and Bill passes.

9:39 02-12S Programs Boards Sanctions

9:40 Senator wanted to know turn out. Danz says that there were approx 80 people on the dance floor.

9:40 Perkins is worried about drunk people stealing the ropes.

9:41 Treasurer Hetzler wants to know why this money needs to come out of SGA special carryover and why this could not come out of Programs Board Budget.

9:42 President Snyder says that this could come out Discretionary Funds in Programs Board Budgets.

9:43 Pindell wonders if this could be DYI this project, or at least do them cheaper.

9:44 President Snyder wonders why this is not coming from Programs Board Discretionary Fund

9:45 Motion to Vote. Nay’s have it and Bill does not pass.

9:45 Move to Club Constitution 04-12S Field Hockey Club. Tabled till next week.

9:45 Resolution 05-12S Sustainability Fellow; President Snyder and Emily Saari

9:48 Snyder wants this to pass so that he can take it to meetings when he tries to re-implement the position

9:49 Hetzler believes that this is the next step in Sustainability initiatives, especially since the SGA just passed GSMRF bills.

9:50 Kelly Schroeder says that this could be possible budget wise.

9:50 The intern positions would be gotten rid of if the Fellow was back.

9:51 Motion to approve by unanimous consent. Passed.

9:51 Announcements: Legislation is still being accepted. Club Constitutions are not being accepted after next week. There will be another set of elections.

9:52 Brining back SGA Constitution to be amended. Seniors get to vote.

9:55 Senator Saari, there will be a discussion about Living Wage at the Pub.

9:56 Public Safety Advisory Board is Friday.

9:56 Motion to adjourn

8:04 Approval of Agenda and minutes of minutes from 2 weeks ago

8:04 Student Speak-Out Senator Errabs: heat in Dorchester and Prince Georges Hall is ridiculous

8:05 On the side of PG there are a lot of cigarette butts on the ground and the 30ft rule is not being obeyed

8:06 Guest Speaker, Regina Curran, Judicial Affairs Officer

8:06 First person to fulfill her role full time, hoping to be a resource on campus and wants students to come to her office if they have questions about her Office.

8:07 Her office supervises the training of Judicial Board. Charges of the code that are issued come from Curran.

8:08 Some of the judicial roles that had been held by the Dean of Students will now come to Curran

8:10 Code of Student Conduct are the St. Mary’s code of standard

8:11 Student Judicial Advisors are pretty thoroughly trained on the process. In case any student has any questions about their rights on campus their rights are outlined in Code of Student Conduct.

8:14 Curran believes that it is absolutely important that her office is consistent, but that there should be an element that is student specific.

8:15 President Perkins, is concerned that a judicial advisor could sit on multiple cases for the same student

8:17 Sometimes if you’ve been through the system with an amount of regularity in a short period of time this could happen, but the board tries to be nonbiased

8:18 President Purich would like the sanctions that you could be written up for be more explained in the Handbook.

8:19 Curran does not want everything to be so spelled out that individual circumstances could not be taken into account

8:20 Senator Holtzman wants to know what the plans are for the office in the next 3-5years

8:20 Name change for the office, and looking to do more outreach/ serve as a student resource. Minor tweaks going on as changes to office occur.

8:21 Curran is putting a big emphasis on training

8:21 President Perkins, suggests an Open Hour and mock J-Board case

8:23 Have to be notified at least 72 hours before your hearing ,but no more than 15 school days. Final times are taken into account.

8:24 Question asked, what are grounds for appeal? Curran explains them but if you would like to know in depth they are outlined in “To The Point.”

8:26 You have to be notified within 14days if judicial action will be taking place.

8:27 Curran believes that timeliness is important

8:28 Curran encourages students to come to her if they have questions

8:28 Announcements, President Purich announces that President Dingle will be attending Columbia next fall

8:29 Fund Appeals (club room)/ Programs Board (Programs Board Office) will be held on advising day

8:29 MHEC will be campus this Saturday in Campus Center 205

8:30 Tuition will increase by 4% across the board

8:31 Seniors, 50 Days is Friday @5pm

8:31 Vice President Monahan will be sending out a survey about the SGA Banquet by Friday

8:32 Adjournment

8:08 Approval of Agenda

8:08 Student Speak Out; Johanna Galat discusses living wage caucus. Worries that staff are not that visible to the student body.

8:10 Moving on to guest speaker, President Urgo to discuss plan going forward to fulfill former position held by Laura Bayless.

8:11 Decided to take find interm from outside of the current administration. There will be a national search for the Dean to start in the Fall. It will take the better part of the academic year. Would like to hear what students are looking for in a Dean.

8:12 President Dingle would like to see someone who is easily approachable when students want to talk about real issues. Thinks it would help with campus civility.

8:13 President Perkins, would like someone who embodies St. Mary’s Way of Life. Wants someone who will change to fit in with the idea of the school.

8:14 President Snyder, speaking for Senator Colvin who said he’d like to see someone who is involved in the campus and knows what is going on, on campus.

8:15 Senator Moran, see a Dean who would become involved in St. Mary’s community and the college’s relationship with the close surrounding area.

8:15 Urgo talks about positives and negatives of the way community views the college. He thinks that the more the community can be in touch with students the better relationships will be between the community and the students.

8:16 Hullet talks about dual enrollment. Kelly Schroeder says that we do indeed have a small program.

8:17 President DiMenna thinks we should have a Dean who we see around campus.

8:18 President Dingle feels that St. Mary’s Day should be responsibility of Dean of Students, especially in terms of getting students to attend such events.

8:19 Senator Mumby discusses Urgo vs. Maggie and transparency

8:20 President Perkins would like to see someone who understands the students and gets involved in student issues even before students push for involvement.

8:21 President Snyder, talks about communication going both ways

8:21 Vice President Monahan, would like to see consistency in student judicial affairs.

8:22 President Dingle would like to see someone who promotes diversity goals

8:23 Senator wants to see someone who is a pretty happy person who will appreciate the position.

8:24 Urgo talks about how he does not want anyone here who is only here for a job, he wants them to leave a job they love because they love St. Mary’s more

8:25 Senator Glenn wants to know what criteria is used

8:25 Urgo says that they look at education, if people have had the job before and have that experience or people who want to prove themselves. Want someone to come out of student affairs. Criteria must be broad but specific enough to get those with the right credentials.

8:26 President Perkins would like someone who is excited to be at the school on their very first day, not years from now.

8:28 Kelly Schroeder says that the judicial system is something that we do indeed need to look at.

8:28 Urgo agrees

8:29 Senator asks about background checks

8:29 Urgo says that they do a reference check and then they go off list. It is pretty thorough.

8:29 President Perkins wants someone who realizes that college is changing and that the times are changing.

8:30 President Dingle thinks that role of Dean of Students and judicial aspects needs to be separated more thoroughly

8:31 Urgo thinks this is interesting

8:31 Dingle believes the role of the Dean should be liaison between students and judicial board

8:32 Perkins may think that it would be hard for Dean to view students in a positive light if they are constantly sitting on judicial board

8:32 Senator Holtzman would like to see a “Dean of Students” who is invested in the student community and is proud to be leader of student community

8:34 Like to see a commitment to service.

8:34 Students will have a chance to talk to those chosen by committee. Urgo would not like to pick someone who students did not like.

8:35 Perkins thinks the candidates should be given a random test out in the student community

8:35 Senator Moran would like to see the candidates bring their families to campus and make sure that the entire family becomes a part of the community

8:37 Dingle would like to look at inter-office interactions of the candidates

8:38 Student Trustee Stewart asks more questions about the search process.

8:38 Urgo discusses search firms which would coast approx. $60,000 but they have not decided if they will do that to find a new Dean of Students. Says that they have done a number of searches and they’ve gotten pretty good at it. He does not want to lessen the pool so a search firm might be beneficial.

8:40 National Search is an advertisement. Another decision is if they will want internal candidates or not. Suggests that there are good and bad aspects of this.

8:41 Hullet asks if they would give preference to alumni of St. Mary’s?

8:41 Urgo is not sure of this. Again, there are good and bad aspects.

8:42 New business, Resolution 04-12S Wage Justice at St. Mary’s College: wants to make it clear to Board that the student body wants a better wage for Staff.

8:43 Senator Sarri and Mumby discuss student and staff support via petitions and events.

8:44 Want to make it a priority in the budget without tuition increasing. Board will set tuition this  Sat. Do not want tuition raise to be a result of this bill.

8:45 Mumby says that SGA can’t make policy but that they can make a statement.

8:46 Perkins wants to know how they think this would affect incoming faculty.

8:47 Mumby says that faculty are behind this.

8:47 Parliamentarian wants to know if the body can make a statement, will this be effective?

8:48 President Snyder says that he was asked the position of the SGA is on this issue.

8:49 Senator Moran asks who the highest paid employee is on campus

8:50 President Urgo is the highest paid. Either he would have to take a pay cut of a living wage has to be implemented. This could be a long term goal of those at the top not taking wages unless the living wage is raised.

8:51 Sarri says that they are not trying to attack Urgo. They are asking for administrators to not take a raise.

8:54 Kelly Schroeder clarifies that “staff” is not just housekeeping but also professional staff who make the $24,500. This also includes Public Safety

8:55 10/1 is not implemented in colleges, but the Living Wage is at Harvard and in the works at UVA.

8:56 Could someone be fired to implement this?

8:56 Mumby does not think/want this to happen. Thinks it will indeed require sacrifice but does not mean that someone will be fired.

8:57 Senator states that there should be an amendment making sure that no one is fired.

8:58 Schroeder says that there is a belief that raise freeze will be lifted in the next year and that this resolution is saying that these raises should not go to people at the top.

8:58 Sarri says that Botzman and staff are aware that those who should get raises are the ones that have not received raises.

9:00 Sarri thinks that there are smarter ways to prioritize our budgets.

9:00 Senator Moran wants to know if we start paying staff more will they be expected to do more.

9:01 Sarri discusses that there is no incentive now for merit raises.

9:01 Kelly Schroeder clarifies that salaries are not paid out of tuition.

9:02 Senator Holtzman wants to know if the $24,500 includes state pension and health plan? It does not, it is all salary.

9:03 Senator states that salaries that they receive right now are not enough to pay for the things they need. States that this is a matter of respect.

9:05 Senator Holtzman yields floor to President Snyder, who asks if this resolution will include just salary of salary and benefits.

9:06 Sarri says they will just be looking at salaries.

9:06 Holtzman wants to look at health benefits as well.

9:07 Mumby and Sarri want to continue to look at salary because staff need that money for everyday items.

9:07 Senator Moran wants to know if there is a possibility of making some of these positions part-time as opposed to full-time.

9:08 Sarri says that this would only work if all the staff was made part-time. Something that they are doing to cut costs is outsourcing and continuing to do that is bad for the community as it creates a schism between “us” and “them.”

9:09 Question of turnover rate of employees. This is not known off hand.

9:10 Floor yielded to Hullet, who talks about professional staff.

9:11 President Perkins wants to know what the plan is to keep this going with inflation.

9:13 Sarri does not think that this should be set in stone but that the 10 to 1 method works right now.

9:15 Mumby does not think that we should be worried about scaring away administrators who are just in the job for the money.

9:16 Motion to approve by unanimous consent. Seconded, resolution passes.

9:16 Announcement section.

9:16 Senator Moran says people are wondering why vending machines are only taking cash. Apparently it is a transition process.

9:17 Pindell says that when Senators hear these issues they should tell constituents to tell their RA’s.

9:18 Keeping track of work orders is important for both RA’s and residents.

9:19 Senator Moran wants to know if an online floor plan can be made so people can see what rooms look like.

9:20 There is one on the website but there is a suggestion to make it more visible.

9:20 Kelly Schroeder says that class of 2012 won the X-Mas in April Auction. The Auction raised $15,000

9:21 Pindell thanks everyone for his reinstation.

9:21 Adjournment

8:09 Roll Call

8:10 Approval of Agenda

8:10 Speaker on behalf of the Caroline Dorm, couches are falling apart.

8:11 Compost question

8:11 Snyder, there is an email being sent to Luke Mowbray about training. Two bins have been bought recently and they should be up and running soon. Hopefully, next year’s people will be well trained

8:12 Joanne Goldwater, Director of Residence Life takes the floor. Discussion of Residential Budget for the next fiscal year. They look ahead a few years.

8:14 Presentation of a list of items they are looking at for 2013, this presentation will be sent to Senators.

8:15 pretty well set. Goldwater asks for Senator Feedback. The budget as stands needs $1,780,000. There is not this much money so some things will be set back for the next fiscal year, this is where Goldwater says help is needed. Senators are asked to give their input as to what can be held off.

8:17 Chip Jackson reiterates Goldwater’s statements.

8:17 Mold situation changed plans made for fiscal year 2013

8:17 Jackson says that March is when budget is changed so that it can be presented and approved by President Urgo and the Board. Students should share their opinions before Spring Break.

8:19 Senator Errabs, states that it would be really nice to have wi-fi in the dorm rooms. Believes that Common rooms are a waste of space without it.

8:20 Goldwater, this is slightly different from this budget

8:20 Snyder, a committee is being formed to look at this at this moment but is contingent on Board of Trustee meeting.

8:21 Jackson, in the future we do not plan to tap into any rainy day funds.

8:22 italics and red are “mold stuff”

8:22 President Purich, raises a question about ground upkeep

8:23 Jackson addresses the issue and clarifies what grounds keeping and matinance do during the summer months.

8:24 W.C. Senator, suggests that senators of other residence halls and campus living should ask their constituency what they think and then bring that back to Goldwater and Residence Life.

8:25 Looking at Mold Examination which can be found on the Residence Life section of the school website.

8:27 Both reports were independent, the college was not involved. The reports made recommendations to what should be done to take care of the mold and prevent it in the future.

8:28 Residence Hall projects are $7-800,000

8:29 Question from Hullet about contracts for labor and furniture.

8:30 Use competitive bidding.

8:30 Residence furniture is from companies that specialize in high end furniture. Try to get affordable, comfortable, durable furniture. The furniture was judged by the students before it was bought by the school.

8:32 Question of can furniture be exchanged.

8:33 Goldwater states that it is a space issues, where would the excess furniture go.

8:34 Vice President Monahan, stoves in townhouses are not very usable or safe. Locks are also poor

8:34 Purich, a lot of money should not be given to remodel staff offices

8:34 Goldwater clarifies that this is something that would happen in the future, not this upcoming fiscal year.

8:35 Dorchester power is not suitable for modern living. Goal is to increase power.

8:36 Senator Colvin asks if this can be distributed to constituents. Answer is yes.

8:38 Discussion of hot water problem.

8:38 Goes back to how input should be compiled.

8:40 Snyder says that Senators should grab 8-10 people and discuss what they want to see happen to get a general idea of what the students believe needs to be done.

8:41 Senator Diaz, what is wrong with the doors in Dorchester that a budget of $18,000 is allotted to replace them.

8:42 According to Goldwater, they are a safety issue and must be replaced.

8:43 Senator Holtzman asks for clarification of new air conditioner policies.

8:44 Caroline and PG have slightly different rules.  These buildings were being overcooled with the combination of regular cooling and window boxes. New window units are being installed; however, when the building air is turned on these units will be locked.

8:47 Concern of student interest by Chip Jackson

8:49 Vending machine discussion

8:49 Goldwater will be on medical leave starting March 6. If you need something from Residence Life go to either Derrick Young or Kelly Smolinsky.

8:51 Goldwater and Jackson conclude

8:52 Resolution 03-12S Great Room Coffee to Go Cups Should Have Sleeves presented by Taylor Schaffer

8:52 Motion to Approve by Unanimous Consent , passes

8:53 Club Constitution 02-12S-Outdoor Adventure Club

8:53 Constitution is approved

8:53 Club Constitution 03-12S- Transfer Student Club presented by Pamela Shenk

8:54 Explains need for the club and support mechanism for transfer students.

8:54 Open to everyone in the school, not just transfer students

8:55 Wanted a face-to-face club, as opposed to a Facebook page or group. Not asking for any money except what SGA gives to clubs for food

8:56 Treasurer Hetzler, asks if they will plan to hold events.

8:56 At this particular point, no.

8:57 Hullet suggests making it an association

8:58 Approved by unanimous consent

8:58 Programs Board Emergency Fund Appeals. BSU, For Goodness Sake, STARS, and Women’s Soccer asked for money.

8:59 Gave out $1,300

8:59 Sen. Holtzman asks for clarification on STARS speaker allocation

9:00 Danz says she gave what she had

9:00 Approved.

9:01 Bill 02-12S Executive Appointment of the Club Coordinator, Matt Pindell. This has to pass by 2/3. If it does not pass by 2/3 a lot of people are going to be asked to resign.

9:01 Floor yielded to Hullet, curious as to why Snyder is issuing an “ultimatum”

9:02 Snyder states it is not an ultimatum, it is simply fairness.

9:02 Hullet does not believe the issue is not black and white.

9:03 Senator states that Pindell should not be reinstated given his actions and his refusal to take down the post. Believes there has been no apology

9:04 Sen. Waller, says that Pindell has done a good job and does not think that trying to replace Pindell is for the good of the students.

9:05 Snyder states that the larger point that Pindell was attempting to make was valid.

9:05 Senator disagrees

9:06 Senator Razifindrinabi states that because Pindell has already resigned accepting him back into his  position will say that the SGA is moving past it.

9:08 Senator Moran wants to know what the Senators said.

9:08 Snyder clarifies what occurred.

9:09 Monahan brings it back to the Bill. The question at this point is not resignation.

9:09 Those who would be asked to resign would be Sen. Curl, Sen. Mumby, Sen. Waller

9:10 Caffey, does not think this is fair of the Senate body.

9:11 Snyder clarifies that no one will be forced to resign but will be asked to resign

9:11 Floor yielded to Hullet, discusses impeachment proceedings being the better way to do this situation.

9:12 Motion for a vote, then asked to hold off

9:12 Impeachment is not stated in the bill. The only thing that is asking to be voted upon. Impeachment  proceedings are a very serious matter. Asks that the body simply looks at the text and put the discussions on the backburner.

9:13 Sen. Colvin motions for the vote, seconded, objected

9:14 Statement that the body should not be throwing someone out someone who made a mistake. Suggestion of moving on from the matter

9:15 Senator is upset by comments that this is “no big deal.”

9:16 Senator Waller, motions to vote

9:17 Move to an open vote.

9:21 Pindell is reinstated

9:21 Snyder suggests moving on. “We have a lot of work to do this year, let’s start doing it.”

9:22 Mini Golf in Lib

9:22 MHEC is coming to SMC

9:22 Constitution failed, 17 votes short  to make 30% approval. MHEC being reinstated.

9:23 Pride that so many people voted in this election (almost 500).

9:24 100plus people actually read the Constitution.

9:25 Motion to adjourn.

8:04 Call to order and roll

8:05 Approval of the Agenda; Approval of last sessions minutes

8:05 Swearing in of new senators

8:07 Student speak out. Discusses smoking on campus, second hand smoke exposure. Cigarette receptacles are next to entrance and exits of building which seems ridiculous given policy of how close you are allowed to smoke in front of buildings.

8:09 Asks senators of SGA officials to take up cause of smoking on campus

8:09 Student Trustee update; Public Safety advisory board meeting discussed parking and decals.

8:09 Motion to close the meeting. Objected. Voted to agree to close the meeting to discuss issues that have come up with response to cyber bullying that occurred.

8:12 Senator Mumby believes that the discussion should be public

8:12 Vote is taken

8:12 Motion fails

8:12 Motion to suspend agenda by unanimous consent

8:13 Agenda suspended

8:13 President Snyder takes the floor; begins discussion of situation that occurred this Sunday during Presidential Election Results/ Tumblr/ Facebook

8:14 Snyder sent White a private message and she apologized. They seemed to resolve issues; however, President Snyder admits he let his emotions get the best of him. He claims this was his first mistake and he should have taken an immediate stand against what was up because it was cyberbullying.

8:15 He calls to take a stand against this behavior. He tried to take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.

8:16 Matt Pindell refused to take the post down and Snyder gave him the ultimatum of resigning or taking the post down. He apologizes to Matt for being rash

8:17 Pindell takes the floor. He apologizes for his actions. He owns the part he plays, but he also suggests that White’s actions as VP are also unfair. He suggests that public words are indeed public.

8:18 He allowed the posts to stand because he does not believe that public posts should be hidden. Thanks Kelly Schroeder for ameliorating the situation

8:18 Snyder states that this is not something that just effects us here and while we cannot effect it everywhere else we can effect it here. Calls SGA to take a firm stance. If you see if you must say something.

8:20 Snyder “We all made mistakes…Being a student leader is about service to your community, but it is also learning from this service. When you make a mishap you have to learn from it…”

8:21 Opens it up to discussion

8:22 Senator Razafindrainibe   says he took this as something that was a distraction. SGA should be talking about real issues on campus. The people involved should have handled it better because it became drama. Disagrees with Pindell’s claim that we need to seriously examine it.

8:23 Snyder says that he thinks it is something we do indeed to discuss

8:24 Pindell agrees, especially on the Eve of SMC Day, which was his original intent with keeping it up. Wanted it to remain so that it could be learned from. Fantastic opportunity to discuss this as civility on campus.

8:25 President Purich, says that this is not something that happens once and everyone needs to discuss it and readjust.

8:25 MHEC Hullet was upset by this and believes that it must be discussed. Says it makes us look bad as a school and an organization. We should take firm action against it, in order to learn from it.

8:25 Snyder: We need to define what cyber bullying is, cool thing we can do as a Senate to make sure this does not happen again.

8:26 Senator  Understands Pindell’s opinion but thinks that by having it up we can’t just see what Pindell. Pindell states that it has been indeed removed.

8:27 Parade interrupt

8:28 President Perkins suggests that cyber bullying should not be something that just receives a lot of comments.

8:29 Senator Mumby, clarifies that cyber bullying is something that we should have zero tolerance for. He does not think that this was not a coincidence that those involved were supporters of the loosing team…

8:30 Snyder, does not know of any of this before Sunday when it occurred. He states he would not spend a year doing this just to ruin the institution.

8:31 Mumby does not think it was a “hit job” but an immature reaction

8:31 Snyder says he cares about training the exec board

8:31 Kelly Schroeder states that Mark Snyder was ready to get to work with newly elected board

8:32 Tensia Montoya states that she cannot respect that Pindell kept it up after it was up asked to take down and believes Snyder gave Pindell a fair ultimatum. Hopes that we can learn from this

8:33 Pindell asks the difference between what White posted, though makes sure that everyone knows that he is not proud, but he thinks it is ridiculous. He does not want his job back but thinks the situations is ridiculous. He says he does not regret highlighting her points, he regrets highlighting them the way he did, but if something is written online you must be held responsible for what is said. Pindell says he is content with how he ended.

8:36 Montoya says that Pindell’s actions meant that people do not see Snyder as a victim.

8:37 Snyder states that the way he handled it was wrong.

8:38 Montoya states that Snyder was indeed a victim and Pindell took that away

8:38 Student Trustee Stewart feels for White, because she believes that her reputation is smeared and that this should have been handled behind closed doors. Believes that humiliating White was uncalled for

8:38 A senator suggests that this is an issue of Freedom of Speech and does not support a resolution…”don’t let SGA get in on your Facebook.”

8:39 MHEC agrees with Montoya and tries to absolve Snyder of guilt. Snyder states that he is indeed guilty of not asking quickly enough. Hullet believes public humiliation is deplorable and there is no way of justifying that as teaching a lesson.

8:40 Hullet thinks both parties should resign

8:40 Senator Waller, suggests that there must be a differentiation between what Dave Chase posted and Pindell posted. Waller suggests that he also acted childishly to what Pindell posted but that what Chase did was to make the information available. Believes White is not a complete victim.

8:42 Senator Moran looked at the pictures that were on his Facebook when he took SGA office. “We do have the obligation to represent the school in a decent way.”

8:43 Senator states that this is an issue of respect. How can SGA be respected by student body if they are not respecting each other

8:44 Trustee Stewart states that cyber bullying is hurtful and SGA should do something about these issues.

8: 45 Student Speakout, Dillion, states that as a member of the general body we must be very careful about freedom of speech vs. self discipline. Carful to distinguish between slander and free speech. Asks SGA to detach themselves emotionally from the situation when they draw the resolution

8:48 President Snyder states that when they draw the line it will be a big, wide discussion

8:48 President DiMenna, when the members of the SGA accepts their position they must make sure they live up to what they are doing.

8:49 Senator suggests that Tumblr and Facebook are two different sites and if you are using your Tumblr as a personal venting tool that must be taken into account. Distinguish between venting and making personal attacks.

8:51 Pindell does not believe that his and White’s posts should not be lumped into same category. White’s were slanderous, his were simply highlighting her own words. Says that they are two different thing that can be lumped together in the macro sense.

8:52 Senator Razifindranidbe says the differences were that Pindell’s were much more public via Facebook and intent. He believes that Pindell made this a controversy.

8:53 Director Caffey, looks forward to talks on cyber bullying and defining what exactly that means in terms of intent.

8:54 Snyder agrees with Caffey about defining cyber bullying

8:54 Question, did the Constitution pass: It is not know whether it has or not.

8:55 President Perkins, pointing out difference between Tumblr and Facebook. “Doesn’t matter where it is on the internet, someone is going to see it. As quickly and as easily as it was to write it could just as quickly been deleted.” Suggests White could have deleted it.

8:56 Senator thought perception is not 100% shared by those who commented. Does not see purpose of making a definition of cyber bullying.

8:57 Senator Diaz, believes that this defames people and defames the SGA

8:57 Snyder suggests that the whole problem was spurned by reactions.

8:58 Senator says that White’s words were slanderous and she should have be held accountable. Says Pindell has fallen on own sword.

8:59 Pindell states his intentions were meant to chide her but that at the same time he wanted to show how ridiculous what White was “venting “ about (SGA Constitution) because she was upset about something that did not affect her.

9:00 Pindell says the first time he saw this was when he saw it on his Facebook from Dave Chase. States he would have taken action anyway

9:01 President Dingle suggests that Snyder not taking action immediately looks poorly on him.

9:02 Senator suggests that respect is earned not mandated

9:03 Senator Moran believes we should start thinking about how we should take action against this. Wants SGA to leave the room with a semblance of an idea.

9:03 Snyder does not want this to be a reactionary thing. Believes a week should be taken to think about the issue. Thinks a lesson was learned about how to do something.

9:04 Caffey discusses a letter Urgo sent out about readdressing code of conduct. This issue may be something for the Handbook Committee.

9:05 Snyder states that the cyber bullying in the Handbook calls for suspension.

9:05 Moran states that we have an hour to think about this, does not what his constituents to come back to him asking questions that he cannot answer.

9:06 Snyder suggests that cyber bullying is a problem that needs to be worked on by many minds after some time.

9:07 President Purich, SGA needs to re-discuss the idea of respect in the Senate.

9:07 Snyder, reiterates that those involved learned something but that they should not be the only ones who do indeed learn something.

9:08 Schroeder; it is more about what it means to be in student leadership roles and that student leaders are held even more accountable than the general student body.

9:10 Hetzler disagrees with resolution idea. Time needs to be taken to think about all of the issues that have been thrown around. Not to say don’t do anything, but hesitation should be used in this situation.

9:11 MHEC Hullet plugs SMCM Day and taking this to those discussion.

9:12 President Perkins, suggests that senate gathers their thoughts and talk to people in a nonbias manner about the situation instead of simply reacting.

9:13 Senator likes Pindell stepping down as a statement and would like to see this from White.

9:14 Senator Holtzman, does not think that it is not in anyone’s best interest for those involved to resign, though he respects Pindell’s decision. Does not believe that what has been said in moments of anger should cause resignation, but does think White should make a statement about her actions. There is a place for personal feeling and it is not the internet.

9:16 Snyder says White has acknowledged what she said and that White will learn a lot from her actions. Does not believe White should be removed.

9:16 Hullet does not think Pindell should resign but that he should have indeed issued a public apology. He believes that they should move on from this issue.

9:17 Senator Mumby, this issue is one that is about SGA as a constitution. From what he has discerned he thinks that SGA is embarrassed. Wants to know what Snyder is going to do.

9:18 Snyder states that he will indeed will take a stand on cyber bullying. States he came into the situation where SGA is kind of a joke, but that he has done a good job on the administrative level rebuilding relationships.

9:20 Schroeder speaks as SGA advisor.  She thinks that letting Pindell resign does not resolve the issue, others were indeed wrong. If one person is held accountable and forced to resign there is a disservice being done to the organization.

9:21 Perkins, does not believe that Pindell did this to slander White, but that they both acted in anger.

9:22 Moran believes more people should indeed be held accountable and it is wrong for a resignation to  be forced on Pindell, especially if no one else is being held to consequence.

9:22 Montoya does not want Pindell to resign but thinks he should make a public statement and not one just in SGA.

9:24 Senator Diaz believes that if Pindell resigns others should also be forced to resign

9:25 Moran would like to formally invite Pindell to come back

9:26 Snyder states that Pindell could be reappointed. If his resignation fails then both Pindell and White would have to resign

9:27 Holtzman would like to take an informal vote

9:28 Senator Mumby, asks for clarification if Snyder would resign

9:28 Snyder said he would have to think about if he would resign

9:28 Monahan thinks that all of those who commented would have to think about resigning.

9:29  Razafindrainibe asks Pindell if would serve if people wanted him back. Pindell says yes

9:30 Suggestion that this be tabled until next meeting.

9:30 President Dingle, thinks the Senate should set the record straight and try and mediate the situation. Urges them to keep this in mind.

9:31 Snyder does think he will resign, though he will indeed think about this if Pindell fails to get reinstated.

9:31 Senator Mumby thinks that everybody held different responsibilities and that this discussion should be tabled.

9:32 Snyder apologizes to the Senate for his inaction. Urges Senate to go home and think about this and bring it up to at St. Mary’s Day.

9:33 Questions about SMC Day.

9:32 Emily Sarri hopes to bring Living Wage Campaign to SGA and urges Senate to go to the budget hearing.

9:37 Emergency Funds Appeal. Really under-budget> weren’t a lot of really controversial budget items.

9:40 Approving of the budget. At 2,216 and SGA has  5,000

9:41 Extra money goes into Special Carryover Fund, roles over year to year

9:43 Discussion about fencing

9:43 Chess Club received a lot less then they asked for. They are a recent club, club leader bought chess sets before the club was a club. Hetzler felt bad but he could not reimburse her all she was asking for. Tried to make a fair decision.

9:45 Hetzler states that they got too bogged down giving her what they thought was fair but in the end she did not follow proper procedure.

9:48 Hullet recommends not setting the precedent of giving the Chess Club any money.

9:48 Senator motions to zero out Chess Club Emergency Fund Appeal.

9:49 Seconded

9:49 Objected.

9:49 Senator Moran says give them the $40.00 to start the club.

9:50 (Holzman) thinks giving her the $40.00 is a good faith action

9:50 Hetzler responds that given that image crisis this would be a good sign of helping students out, but he believes that a lot of that comes from reckless spending.

9:50 Pindell states that she spent money before it was a club and spent $160.00

9:51 Hetzler says she assumed that she was receiving funding when this may not have been the case.

9:52 Schroeder advises as a matter of consistency not to fund that.

9:53 President Perkins does not like the term in good faith

9:54 Senator suggests that by not giving her the money SGA is going to have to fund this club anyway

8:07: Call to Order

8:09 Approval of the Agenda

8:09 Approval of Minutes from last minute

8:09 Student Speakout, Alex Walls for Office of Student Service. Issue a challenge about X-Mas in April; Who can make a better gift basket, class Exec or SGA Exec. Looking for donations. Res Life has donated suites and townhouses

8:11 Caroline Selle discusses Living Wage. Forum is on Thursday, 4:15 SH 106.

8:12 1/4 students signed petition in favor of Living Wage

8:13 Senator raises a question about composting in QA.

8:13 S. Perkins reads a statement from a former student, Danny Ruthenberg-Marshall against SGA amendment stating that SGA presidential candidate must be on campus a semester before they take office to be trained. Offers a compromise.

8:16 V.P. Monahan clarifies that V.P. does not have to be on campus

8:17 President Snyder SGA: The provision saying that you must be on campus is in the bylaws and not the constitution and can therefore be changed, easily.

8:18 B. Rushing, discusses St. Mary’s Day. Make sure to check your e-mail for the 5 strategic plans and the schedule for the day.

8:20 Stresses that the key is to hear from everyone and it is important to have a strong student voice in the strategic planning.

8:21 There will be an presentation and discussion of “St. Mary’s Here and Now” in the afternoon.

8:23 End of the day there will be a conversation about SMCM budget. 4:15 @ St. Mary’s Hall lead by T. Botzman and President Urgo…the board will meet a few days after these discussions

8:24 President Dingle asks if there is a plan to have a day like this annually

8:25 Answer is yes, there is a plan. We used to have an Honors College Day.

8:25 Dingle suggests that the points can be hit better if this is implemented into First-Year Orientation, as well as, a separate St. Mary’s Day

8:26 St. Mary’s Day is mandatory for SGA Senators.

8: 27 Bill I-I25 Club Sports Trainer Payroll presented by Senator Hetzler

8:28 Trouble paying trainer. Suggestion to take 8,000 from Special Carryover Fund. This was not a problem when budget was originally passed.

8:29 If this is not passed there cannot be a trainer. There will not be club sports trainer for injuries.

8:29 Dingle asks if there is a way to know that this money won’t run dry

8:30 8,000 is best estimate according to Hetzler

8:30 If we add more club sports could change

8:30 Sen. Waller motions to pass; passes

8:30 Announcements

8:30 Discussion of how to do SGA elections; student I.D.’s are going to be mandatory

8:34 Snyder is serenaded by SMC-Men (it was beautiful) and then meeting continues

8:35 Question, what happened to paper ballot? Not gonna get a high response from North Campus, can’t solicite. Realized that tabling was not the best way to get turnout so online it is.

8:37 Snyder says to harass your friends to vote

8:39 At this point you can’t submit formal paperwork, you have to be a write in

8:39 Caroline and QA students will fill out a separate ballot

8:40 Emergency Funds Appeals are this Sunday; Deadline to turn in is on Friday

8:41 Happy Birthday is sung to Michelle DiMenna

8:42 Reminder to send out constitutie e-mails.

8:43 Call for Legislation

8:44 Sen. Waller motion to roll out

8:45 Meeting adjourned

8:10 Meeting called to order and role called

8:12 Student Speakout Alex Walls, Student Trustee in Training, discussing campus farm. It’s about to run out of money. Drafting currently. Scaling back on man power which was largest drain of money. Will have more information in two meetings from now

8:14 Brendan Larrabee discusses lighting in Goodpastor, Monty, and Library. Would like to get through to Physical Plant to get more lighting. SGA President , Mark Snyder, said to e-mail him and he’ll talk to Chip Jackson.

8:15 Keep an eye out for water damage.

8:16 Special Speaker, Meghan Root to discuss National College Heath Assessment info.

8:21 Goes over demographic data in the survey

8:22 92% of SMCM said their health was “good”, “very good” or “excellent.” This is down 1% from last year.

8:23 Interested to see in 2013 if there is any change in common illnesses due to the mold.

8:29 There is a perception that students are drinking a lot more but the data says maybe this is not necessarily true.

8:41 Even though the survey says we have had 0% suicides, Root states that this is false

8:42 Root wonders if students are reaching out to the resources they need

8:46 Sen. Waller says that the low number of respondents stood out to him in terms of the survey. Suggests that RA’s hand out the surveys.

8:47 Students are concerned about the low number of contraception. Suggest getting better condoms.

8:48 The ones offered in Chance Hall are free from the state.

8:49 Suggestion that condoms be put in different places on campus.

8:49 Suggestion of seeing how much the survey differs among classes.

8:50 Root says to e-mail every major condom company and ask for free condoms.

8:51 Message: Use a condom all the time, even when you’re drunk .

8:52 Amount of marijuana use and perception is found to be surprising.

8:53 Andrew Surgent would like to see the effects/how many risks are taken while high.

8:55 Suggestion of a questionnaire of why students do not feel safe and perhaps we should add surveillance cameras.

8:56 Suggestion that we need to change the idea that “it’s just drunk sex.”

8:57 All this information will be distributed via the SGA

9:04 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will be an awareness event this Spring.

9:04 Take Back the Night will be this April. Clothesline project will also be this April.

9:06 This fall First Responders received 20 contacts. Not all about rape, some questions, or questions about a friend. Root suggests that you have the number in your phone.

9:08 Sexual Assault Policies in the student handbook have been completely re-worked.

9:10 There are 20 Peer Health Educators on campus: March 21st is Kick Butts Day; Alcohol Screening day will be in April; Eating Disorder Screening Day March 3rd.

9:11 Saferide is on budget and running smoothly. If you have comments or feedback, send them to Megan Root. April 26th is a Day of Remembrance at the Waterfront.

9:15 Andrew Surgent will be speaking about the Bike Shop. Bike Shop was guaranteed three semester at 5,000 a semester. A new legislation will need to be resubmitted.

9:17 Over 100 major repairs last semester. A really big savings to students for a small amount of cost. Surgent has attempted to make the shop run more smoothly and to stretch the budget. Need to be able to arrange money a little differently.

9:18 Would like to be able to have some money for training workshop to teach. Would like to have more structure over their budget so that if they have more money they can continue to use it and not place it back into general funds.

9:20 Bike Rental? Accountability? Billing students for damaging bikes, etc. Wants advice on how to make this financially stable.

9:21 Urgo suggested to Surgent that he ask for $1,000 for Bike Rental Project

9:22 Question of is Bike Shop at capacity to handle that kind of system. What upgrades will be needed?

9:23 Suggestion that if students do not pay for bikes a hold be placed on their student account.

9:25 V.P. Perkins suggests opening up the Bike Shop to the community to try and raise more money.

9:26 Surgent suggests that liability could be a hinder expansion.

9:28 Want students to have a lock so that they cannot come back and say you can’t charge me because someone stole the bike.

9:29 SGA V.P. Monahan suggests a card system to keep track of bikes.

9:30 Plans to increase number of bike racks.

9:31 Hullet suggests system of renting out bikes for a semester.

9:32 Surgent suggests if there is enough consensus this could possibly happen.

9:33 Moving on to Constitutional Amendements

9:34 Suggests training for a new position is valuable.

9:35 Motion to vote

9:36 Question asked on Article 5 section B: Duties of the President

9:37 Amendement to change a number

9:38 Objected

9:40 Change seconded

9:40 Make an amendement to Constitution Section l. MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Commission)

9:41 Hullet takes the floor to discuss amendement proposal.

9:42 Motion to amend proposal

9:43 Seconded

9:43 Motion to amend

9:43 Seconded

9:44 Suggestion that pass Constitution without this amendement.

9:44 Walls, and Dean Bayless want clarification on first part of amendement.

9:45 Motion to delete “by election” in section l. section 1 part A

9:45 Seconded, amended

9: 46 SGA President sees no reason for the MHEC to sit on a board

9:46 Snyder, motion to delete “serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Board or continues in the role of Senator.”

9:47 Objected

9:48 floor yielded to Hullet

9:48 President Perkins disagrees

9:48 Sen. Waller suggests that the majority of the room does not care and this should be tables

9:49 V.P. Perkins suggests it needs to be handled tonight.

9:49 Motion to vote on amendment as is, seconded, objected.

9:50 Suggestion that MHEC should run as an elected position

9:50 MHEC is usually a the job of the President but Snyder does not have the time.

9:51 Yield to Hullet. Saying you recognize that the MHEC is a leader of the students and part of the SGA. He is the point of contact for SGA and MHEC. If they are not a Senator they should have SGA backing.

9:53 Sen. Waller takes the floor. Given that we are 57% of the way through the school year he would like an outline of what Hullet has done thus far.

9:54 Hullet takes the floor. He would like to have the opportunity to learn from other SGA’s.

9:55 Question from Senator about Hullet’s role

9:55 Clarification MHEC rep cannot vote on legislation.

9:56 Hope that this position would be a Senator

9:57 Suggestion that there is a decrease in Senator with this position.

9:57 Snyder does not see a role for MHEC rep in Senate. Suggests committee to approve MHEC

9:57 Feeling that a conclusion should be made soon

9:58 Sen. Waller, motion to vote

9:58 Inconclusion voice role

9:59 Monahan, Nay’s have it

9:59 Another vote is taken

9:59 tied 9/9

10:00 Abstentions are taken. Monahan is tie breaking vote

10:01 Vote’s Nay and amendment fails

10:01 Sen. Waller motion to pass Constitution as it stands

10:01 Objection

10:02 Hullet would like to discuss MHEC

10:02 Motion to vote, two seconds, voice vote

10:30 First time in seven years Constitution has passed

10:03 Executive Appointment 03-11F

10:04 Floor yielded to Walls to discuss/ clarify proposal. Committee narrows down Student Trustee canidates

10:04 Approved

10:05 Snyder is proud

10:06 Announcement from Senate. Emergency Fund Appeal in 2 weeks. Buy Candygrams at dinner or lunch. Election forms for running for SGA office are due Friday.

10:07 V.P. Shelby Perkins will be running for SGA president.

10:07 Suggestion to move meeting to Monday because of Valentines Day.

10:09 Meeting remains Tuesday; Adjournment

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Approval of the Minutes
V. Student Speak-Out
VI. Special Speaker
Dr. Maureen Silva, Vice President for Advancement
Dr. Beth Rushing, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
VII. New Business
Club Constitution 14-11F American Sign Language Club
VIII. Announcements
IX. Adjournment

SGA meets tonight at 8:00 p.m. Their agenda is as follows:

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Approval of the Minutes
V. Special Guest Speakers
Michael Gass, Interim Director of CTSS
Luke Mowbray, Sustainability Coordinator
VII. Student Speak Out
VIII. New Business
Executive Appointment 03-11F Joint Oversight Committee Assignment
Executive Appointment 04-11F Class Executive Board Appointments
Club Constitution 12-11F Poker Club
Club Constitution 13-11F St. Mary’s Drum Corp
Finance Board Emergency Fund Appeals Allocations
Programs Board Emergency Fund Appeals Allocations
IX. Announcements
X. Adjournment

Executive Appointment 03-11F Joint Oversight Committee Assignment

Housekeeping bill to appoint Sen. Waller and Sen. Bargamian to the Joint Oversight Committee, which oversees the Student Investment Group.

Executive Appointment 04-11F Class Executive Board Appointments

Housekeeping bill to fill class officer spots not filled in the last election.

Club Constitution 12-11F Poker Club

Purpose: “The purpose of this club is to teach students how to play poker using statistics and game theory. It will be a learning experience as well as a fun time to play cards. Members will also learn the many different forms of games that poker entails (such as Texas Holdem’, Omaha, 5 Card Draw, Stud, Razz, etc). Using these skills members will be able to compete for fun prizes, as well as have a fun opportunity to socialize over poker games.”

Analysis: Very similar to the Smokin’ Aces Club and the Poker Club may need to justify why a second club is necessary.

Club Constitution 13-11F St. Mary’s Drum Corp

Purpose: “The purpose of SMDC is to allow students the opportunity to participate in a Drum-Corp. It will give students the chance to develop and enhance their skills in playing the marching drums, while ensuring they have a memorable and enjoyable time doing so. It will replace the typical intense and vigorous attitude of typical drum corps with a more relaxed social environment. The vision for this club is to also be able to perform at local school events – such as sports events, open houses, social gatherings and orientations – and at other nearby schools and functions.”

Analysis: Will definitely come down to funding. Drums are expensive and the club will need to discuss what equipment they will need and justify it.

Finance Board Emergency Fund Appeals Allocations

Emergency fund appeals offer clubs the opportunity to request funds they did not budget for. The SGA Treasurer meets with groups requesting funds and submits an aggregated request to SGA for approval. The following is a summery of the Treasurer’s aggregate request:

Art Club: Requested $144.85 for art supplies and was granted 100% of their reqest.

Outdoor Adventure Club: Requested $1314.10 for LED Headlamps, Lodging, Radios, GPS and reimbursements and was granted $683.43 for half the headlamps, radios and one GPS. They were denied funding for lodging and reimbursements as they do not qualify for emergency funding.

Fencing Club: Requested $1471.21 for 30 electric swords, a socket set, ten electric tips and four tip screws and was granted 100% of their request.

St. Mary’s Recreational Clay Shooting Club: Requested $925 for range fees, gun rentals and ammo and was denied 100% of fund because the fund requested do not qualify as an emergency appeal.

Young Americans for Liberty and Club Softball indicated they would request funds but did not show up for fund appeal hearings.

Programs Board Emergency Fund Appeals Allocations

Programs Board also offers emergency fund appeals:

Outdoor Adventure Club: Requested $800 for a Laser Tag party and was granted $400.

Students for a Democratic Society: Requested $1500 for a lecture by Glen Greenwald and was deined 100% of funding. The Point News learned Greenwald was paid after this request was submitted.