Meeting Minutes- 02 April 2012
Meeting convened in the Monroe Hall, Room 124 at 6 pm
Student Health Insurance - Jonas
Continuation of health insurance after graduation is always at risk of being chopped to lower costs. It was mentioned again this year, but was not axed.
UJC - Kosta
GSASC has two representative spots for UJC. Madison Stellfox will remain in one position, but need a second person to replace Kosta. The term starts on 01 April.
Honor - Emily Charnock
Two representatives are needed for the coming year.
Student Council - Adam Lees
StudCo now has a graduate affairs committee, Adam will be serving on it. Let him know if you have ideas for events and action items to look into.
GradDays
'Thank you' statement from Kate Sanger.
Funding Proposals
First Harmonics
$250 requested for sound equipment. 15 performers, 100+ audience.
Motion to fund, seconded, passes unanimously.
Polo Sunday - 10 June
Bus to King Family Vineyard.
$135 request to subsidize bus cost. Attendees will pay $15. Up to 35 attendees
Shawn Fahl recommended calling King Family to check about the bus.
Motion to fund, seconded, passes unanimously.
GBS Symposium
Secondary request of $200 to supplement earlier $500 request.
Motion to fund, seconded, passes unanimously.
Bylaws and Constitutions Changes
Previously circulated changes to the bylaws and constitution were discussed prior to voting.
Concern was raised that the additional VP position would make for very light duties. It was noted that the VPs would act as facilitators for the committee chairs and would also be involved in committees as well as supporting the exec board.
Also noted that if the changes aren't found to be effective, a vote by the council can roll back the bylaws and constitution to the previous versions.
Council votes unanimously in favor of the changes to the bylaws and constitution, effectively immediately.
Elections
President
Ilon Weeldreyer nominated, seconded.
Unanimously elected.
Vice President of Communications
George Privon nominated, seconded.
Unanimously elected.
Vice President of Administration
Kate Sanger nominated, seconded.
Unanimously elected.
Vice President of Operations
Tanwa (Oat) Arpornthip nominated, seconded.
Unanimously elected.
Vice President of Finance
Mike Schreck nominated, seconded.
Dave Hondula nominated, seconded. Declines nomination.
Mike Schreck unanimously elected.
Committee Appointments
Social Committee
No interest among members in attendance, will revisit at a future meeting.
Initiatives Committee
Crystal Richard interested in continuing as Co-chair. Unanimously approved.
Research Committee
Evan Joslin interested, unanimously approved.
Kaycie Tayler nominated for co-chair, unanimously approved.
Professional Development Committee
Adam Lees interested, would like to be secondary co-Chair. Mentioned utility of having a StudCo rep on this committee to interface with StudCo Graduate Affairs committee. Unanimously approved.
Ex Officio Positions
Student Health Insurance Committee
Noah Egge nominated, seconded. Unanimously confirmed
Honor Committee
Noah Egge nominated, seconded. Unanimously confirmed
Katie Schiermeyer nominated, seconded. Unanimously confirmed
Closing
Meeting adjourned.