Parkside Student Government Association In Senate November 10th, 2006
I. Call Meeting to Order
12:03p
II. Roll Call
Present – Brar, Campbell, Coan-Henderleiter, Dittman, Ferguson, Graziano, Jackson, Jensen, Junion, Kirleis, Krueger, Lee, Lucier, Murray, Pogorzelski, Santiago, Scerpella, Scheeler, Schemm, Schneiderman, Surber, Vaughn, Wilson
Absent – Hallmon, Moore, Rakidzich, Robertson, Slabik, Slocum Stoll
Excused – Lange (Proxy: Brandon Albanito)
24 Voting Members on the Floor.
III. Guest Presentation- Veterans’ Day
Lucier- He gave a presentation on the history of Veterans’ Day. (Handout)
Dittman- She read a poem the “Remember This…” honoring the Veterans.
Fettes- He spoke about honoring our Veterans’ and pointing out the three Veterans’ that the Senate has within it (Lucier, Scheeler, Wilson). He stated that we should not forget the families of Veterans’ and thanked the Veterans’ on hand for their service.
Sgt. Hendry- He gave a brief history of his time in the service. He spoke of tough assignments in the Middle East.
Motion to seat Senators Lange (Proxy), Murray and Schneiderman entered by Vaughn, 2nd by Scheeler. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries.
IV. Approval of the Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda entered by Vaughn, 2nd by Wilson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries. Agenda Approved.
V. Approval of the Minutes
Motion approve the minutes entered by Wilson, 2nd by Scheeler. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. One abstention. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries. Minutes Approved.
Motion to seat Senators Jensen entered by Vaughn, 2nd by Krueger. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries.
VII. Report Prepared by President Pro Tempore Brian Graziano
Senator Rakidzich has resigned therefore he has forfeited he post on the SUFAC Committee. Appoints Senator Curtis Jackson to the SUFAC Committee pending a 2/3 Senate vote.
Motion to Open Floor for Discussion entered by Wilson, 2nd by Scheeler. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
Jackson entertained various question from Wilson, Scheeler, and Schneiderman.
Motion to Close the Floor entered by Surber, 2nd by Ferguson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
Call to Question by Ferguson. Voting. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. Two objections. Two abstentions. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries.
VIII. Report Prepared by President Tyson Fettes
Appoints Mike Spiegelhoff to the SUFAC Committee using his Presidential Appointment.
Motion to Open the Floor for Discussion entered by Surber, 2nd by Wilson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
Spiegelhoff entertains questions.
Motion to Close the Floor entered by Junion, 2nd by Jackson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
Continues with report by stated that it is inexcusable for Directors to miss meetings and that there will be a stern talking to in the future. There was a big turnout from the 18-25-age bracket for Tuesday’s elections. Thursday night was spent discussing issues of the students at dinner with the Board of Regents in Madison.
IX. Report Prepared by Vice President Tony DuBose
The next United Council General Assembly is in December at UW-Waukesha there is a sign-up sheet in the office. Looking for 10-12 people to attend. The Women’s Issues Conference is next weekend in La Crosse if you have question please talk to Campbell, Fettes, or Junion.
X. Director Reports
A. Chief of Staff – Adam Schemm
- Defer Time.
B. Academic and Student Affairs Director – Rebecca McBurney
- Defer Time
C. SUFAC Director – Louie Kirleis
- Introduced the spending guidelines for this year to the Senate for approval.. Reiterates the fact that travel expenses start once you leave the campus.
Motion to Table Guidelines until a hard copy has been distributed entered by Jackson, 2nd by Jensen. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
D. Legislative Affairs Director – Zara Dittman
- Defer time
E. Diversity Issues Director – Shannon Holbert
- Vote Literature and display box was a big success and there were many people were interested in it.
- Diversity Committee is co-sponsoring the Rainbow Alliance DragShow.
- Passed around Veterans’ Day Poppy for donations.
F. Women’s Issues Director – Emily Junion
- No Women’s Issues Committee Meeting next week.
G. Public Relations Director – Joshua Santiago
- Defer Time.
H. Constitution Director – Michael Scerpella
- Passed out a comment sheets to the Senate to help facilitate ideas for the committee to look over while re-drafting the constitution.
I. Advisor – Dr. Stephen McLaughlin
- Defer Time.
Motion for a Breach of Contract in that the Presidential Appointment for SUFAC need a simple majority approval by the Senate entered by Surber, 2nd by Wilson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. No objections or abstentions. Vote unanimous. To the decision of the Chair, motion carries
Call to Question entered by Jackson. Voting. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. Seven objections. Four abstentions. To the decision of the Chair, motion fails.
XI. Old Business
A. Fair Representation
Tabled to next week because sponsor was not present.
XII. New Business
A. Academic Freedom
Tabled to next week because sponsor was not present.
XIII. Announcements
Vaughn- PASA Den Night next Friday, free bowling and food.
Surber – Rainbow Alliance Drag Show next Thursday.
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X. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting entered by Vaughn, 2nd by Jackson. Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions. Vote unanimous. No abstentions. To the decision of the Chair, motion passes. Meeting Adjourned.