Agenda of the 83rd Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association October 4, 2018 CV Starr 210 Call to Order I. II.
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Quorum Call Special Business A. Swearing in of Judicial Panel B. Swearing in of Senators Approval of the Senate Minutes from September 27, 2018 Approval of the Cabinet Minutes from October 3, 2018 New Business A. SGA Club Recognition Hearing i. Young Democratic Socialists of America B. Constitutional Convention Review Executive Board Reports A. President— A. Normandin B. Vice President— D. Denton C. Comptroller—M. Kutsch D. Secretary— M. Nijjer Committee Chair Reports A. Appropriations— T. Grief B. Club Relations— B. Crofts C. Public Relations— A. Labrie D. Rules— C. Ramirez E. Spirit—C. Tomasso F. Student Services—I. Schmidt For Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup
Adjournment
Agenda of the 83rd Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association September 27, 2018 CV Starr 210 Call to Order at 6:02pm I. II. III.
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Quorum Call Comptroller Kutsch motions to suspend the rules to review the Cabinet and Senate minutes Approval of the Cabinet Minutes from September 26, 2018 A. Senator Read moves to pass the Cabinet Minutes i. Motion seconded ii. Motion passes unanimously Approval of the Senate Minutes from September 20, 2018 A. Senator Harley moves to pass the Senate Minutes i. Motion seconded ii. Motion passes unanimously Special Business A. Jefferson Has Gotta Go! Campaign Presentation i. This campaign is a planned parenthood campaign ii. Their demands include having an online alternative system to report bias and discrimination on campus. They have looked at other campuses and have some examples of how this can be done at Hofstra’s campus. iii. They would also like to add a complaint receipt that would not break confidentiality iv. They would like to relocate the Thomas Jefferson Statue. They would like to do this because the statue is not just about a statue. It is traumatizing for many students on this campus v. They would also like to have a cultural contemporary training and social justice education training for faculty. The university needs to give more resources and education to faculty for them to be able to better aid students on campus vi. Starting January 1st, it will be necessary for faculty to go through Title IX training. They would like to also suggest that faculty should be trained on how to speak to diverse students on this campus 1. They would like to feel more safe talking with faculty vii. There was a poll made and there were 126 responses by students at Hofstra 1. The majority response was yes, they would like to remove the Jefferson Statue
viii. Comptroller Kutsch asks about their opinion on the new position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer 1. Loni states that the people who really wanted this to be made are not allowed to help with this position. It is not really a diverse council on the individuals helping with this position ix. Senator Battipaglia asks what the difference is between removing the statue completely or moving it 1. Loni states that this is a private university and we would like to make everyone feel included and so moving it would take everyone’s opinions into account x. Chairperson Schmidt asks about the complaint system 1. Loni says that you can opt in whether you want your name on the complaint that is filed. A lot of students just want to let the university know what is going on xi. Senator Doan asks how they would want to do the diversity training 1. Loni states that everyone working with students should go through training. Hofstra cannot mandate extra training because of faculty contracts but we should try to change this xii. Senator Rose asks if the cases would be dealt by Public Safety 1. Loni states that some cases will go to Public Safety, but it should also go to Title IX and Human Resources xiii. Chairperson Crofts asks what the difference would be with this 24/7 online reporting system 1. Loni states that the issue should be dealt with as soon as possible and if something occurs later at night, a student should be able to report it at that moment xiv. Senator Read asks how the google form was distributed 1. Loni states that we distributed it through social media xv. Chairperson Labrie asks how SGA can aid this campaign 1. Loni states that this campaign is to make students safer on campus. There may be individuals also in SGA who understand what this campaign is about. And also, SGA represents the student body and this campaign is very important to a lot of students xvi. Senator Caldwell asks if more administrators have been spoken to 1. Loni states that they have been speaking to administrators and that they are willing to talk about everything going along with this campaign. They reached out to the President, but he did not give a response xvii. President Normandin states that SGA members and herself had a meeting yesterday with Public Safety. We are looking into making a Ad Hoc Committee to voice opinions to Public Safety. We would like to have many individuals all over campus be a part of this committee xviii. Senator Carrion states that these trainings should be given to faculty because even Resident Assistants have to do more intensive trainings xix. Vice President states that Public Safety will be sending out answers to questions that Resident Assistants had asked but were not answered before xx. Senator Caldwell asks about the format of a meeting that they would like to have with President Rabinowitz 1. Loni shows the email that was sent to the campaign organizers last semester for the meeting that they refused to have with the President because of the details of how the meeting would be formatted. They would like there to be a conversation not a formatted meeting where each individual would get three minutes to speak xxi. Chairperson Schmidt asks about the format further 1. Loni states that the campaign organizers asked for clarification on the email but not much were given
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2. Chairperson Ramirez states that the students that were going to this meeting were specifically picked and the order they spoke in was randomized B. Comptroller Kutsch motions for a two minute recess i. Motion seconded ii. Motion objected iii. Comptroller rescinds original motion C. Senator Narain motions for a five minute recess i. Motion seconded ii. Motion passes unanimously Executive Board Reports A. President— A. Normandin i. SGA Retreat ii. Assistant Director of Public Safety 1. Looking for volunteers to take survey for her dissertation iii. Update on USenate 1. Creation of a new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer position a. Senator Doan states that this position is very important to really get things done in terms of diversity on campus. They would be working with other clubs on campus to help b. Senator Tadbiri states that this officer would also help with faculty questions 2. Middle-States a. Hofstra University has to be reaccredited this year to evaluate all aspects of campus 3. Amsterdam symposium a. Like a day of dialogue event iv. October 10th 1. Meeting with President Rabinowitz a. Looking for feedback on what should be talked about v. Fall Fest 1. Pride Court Variety Show a. September 28th, 2018 at 8:00pm in Monroe Hall 2. Pride Expo a. September 29th, 2018 B. Vice President— D. Denton i. President’s Task Force on Representation on Public Spaces 1. Composed of students, faculty, alumni, and administrators 2. They are looking to have a dialogue on recommendations we should bring to President Rabinowitz a. Please give any suggestions you have 3. Senator Read asks why there are only two undergraduate students a. Vice President Denton states that she does not know however, more undergrad students can submit feedback 4. Senator Tadbiri asks if the suggestion could be to have more students on the task force a. Vice President Denton states that she can talk about this with the task force 5. Senator Spann asks who is on the task force a. Their names are publicly available online and an email has been sent out 6. Chairperson Schmidt asks if different students can come present a. Vice President Denton states that the task force is looking into this ii. No Hate Campaign 1. The word will be spread through online media
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2. SGA will be helping out with tabling iii. Minutes 1. Please be efficient with time iv. Undivided Attention 1. Be respectful to any presenter and speaker v. President Normandin also states that all should be reading emails intently and have questions ready when at senate C. Comptroller—M. Kutsch i. No report D. Secretary— M. Nijjer i. Office Supplies 1. Have been delivered ii. Calendar updates 1. Please email with any events you would like to see on the calendar New Business A. SGA Club Recognition Hearing i. Biology Club 1. Chairperson Ramirez introduces the club before they come in to present 2. Biology Club presents a. This club was started to increase the community within the biology department b. They want to provide opportunities for career goals to students c. This club’s mission is to connect students in biology with others in the discipline d. They go over their executive board e. They had almost fifty students attend their first meeting of this semester, a mentor/mentee day where almost 100 students came, and will be having many events in the near future including a registration info session, an agar art contest, and service projects f. They would also like to establish a mentorship program which would pair upperclassmen with underclassmen in the stem field 3. Chairperson Ramirez moves to extend speaking time by one minute a. Motion seconded b. motion passes unanimously 4. Biology Club continues a. They would like to help students with career goals b. This would benefit the Hofstra community and its students 5. Senator Spann asks how old the club is a. They say that they became a club last semester 6. Senator Algarin asks how being SGA-recognized could help their club a. They state that SGA would help with funding our events 7. Chairperson Labrie asks about class standings of students in the club a. They state that there is a variety of class standing students 8. Senator Read asks what leadership opportunities the club would offer a. They state that they would like to make new positions, like a public relations chair b. They would also like to help first-year students 9. Senator Algarin moves to extend speaking time by one minute a. Motion seconded b. Motion passes unanimously 10. Senator Algarin asks about any fundraising they have done a. They say they haven’t done fundraising yet but would like to in the near future 11. Comptroller Kutsch asks about collaborating with other clubs on campus a. They state that they would like to do something for Relay for Life
ii. Traditional Debate 1. Senator Narain debates in favor a. states that they want everyone in their club to succeed. They have had 15 members consistently on GetInvolvedHU. They are also planning to fundraise. They are open to everyone on campus 2. Senator Algarin debated against a. states that the club is still new 3. Senator Doan debates against a. states that they need new leadership because many e-board members will be leaving 4. Senator Harley debates in favor a. states that this club is passionate about their major. They want to have more leaders on campus 5. Senator Read debates in favor a. states that they want to be more active in service events 6. Senator Algarin debates in favor a. states that they have many students interested 7. Chairperson Ramirez debates against a. states that the department would not fund many of their events. They are a new club and I am worried that their club will burn out when the e-board graduates iii. Vote 1. By a vote of 23-3-3, the Biology Club is SGA-Recognized B. S.A.2018.83.001 i. Rules committee would like to have a constitutional convention. The role of this proposal is to have a question/answer session before a decision is made ii. The process would be that we would either have a convention or many amendments attached to the current constitution iii. This would be an update of outdated policies and procedures and changes iv. Senator Firooz asks how this would take place 1. Chairwoman Ramirez states that there would be a vote for this convention to occur. Afterwards, we would change who would be involved in updating this during a Rules meeting. Individuals interested would be able to come in and help change and update the constitution 2. At the end of every Thursday, the changes will be made and at the end of this semester or whenever all the changes were made, this updated constitution would go through senate v. President Normandin states that the previous constitutional convention was very long and the individuals involved were not as interested or knowledgeable about the policies being changed vi. Comptroller Kutsch states that passing the constitution took a very long time. vii. Senator Harley asks if feedback would be taken into account after it is brought to senate 1. Chairwoman Ramirez states that passing the document would not be until the end but there will be additions made throughout the semester. It would be brought as informal legislation each week viii. President Normandin states that the last vote could be to table this discussion to next week so that at the end it would be passing a document we’ve already debated on throughout the semester ix. Senator Rose states that there are many minor changes to be made also like grammar x. The vote today would be to agree or disagree with rules’ recommendation for the constitutional convention xi. Comptroller Kutsch moves to add a dash in between SGA-Recognized xii. Comptroller Kutch motions to pass S.A.2018.83.001
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1. By a vote of 31-0-1 this motion passes xiii. Chairperson Ramirez motions to have a constitutional convention 1. By a vote of 32-0-0 this motion passes Heard at Hofstra Committee Chair Reports A. Appropriations— T. Grief i. Everyone attended this week ii. We allocated 60% of what was asked iii. Senator Narain moves to pass the Appropriations Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously B. Club Relations— B. Crofts i. Went to our google drive and found a list of SGA-allocated office spaces ii. Senator Sanchez moves to pass the Club Relations Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously C. Public Relations— A. Labrie i. Spoke about social media and went over campus colors, logos, and fonts ii. SGA Portal space iii. Senator Battipaglia moves to pass the Public Relations Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously D. Rules— C. Ramirez i. Biology Club ii. Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) iii. This Monday will be the first Con-Con meeting 1. Anyone can go 2. Dean of Students Conference Room iv. Please send a notice to the ethics and conduct chair if you cannot be at a meeting 24 hours before if possible v. Voting Booth Tabling Sign-up sheet 1. Will count for an office hour vi. Senator Rose moves to pass the Rules Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously E. Spirit—Presented by Senator Battipaglia i. Pride Expo this weekend 1. Photo booth activity 2. Song requests can be sent to Chairperson Tomasso’s GroupMe ii. Senator Farooqui moves to pass the Spirit Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously F. Student Services—I. Schmidt i. Everything is confirmed for Mamma Mia sing along ii. Initiative Idea 1. Senator Greenberg would like some help so please contact him if you're interested iii. Senator Firooz moves to pass the Student Services Minutes 1. Motion seconded 2. Motion passes unanimously
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For Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup
Senator Harley motions to Adjourn the Senate Meeting Motion is seconded Motion passes unanimously Senate Meeting Adjourned at 9:22pm
Cabinet Agenda October 3rd, 2018 I. II.
Call to Order at 6:38pm New Business A.
S.A.2018.83.002 1.
There are a lot of topics being discussed. It is also not specific enough so perhaps it should be made into three separate documents
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There has been much research done regarding these topics
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Administrators have been presented with these ideas but there has not been much action. However, we could wait to see how new initiatives work out like the Task Force and the Public Safety ad hoc committee
4. B.
No vote was held. This will be revisited in the future
YDSA Constitution 1.
They are not coming to SGA just for funds. They would like to work with other clubs on campus. One concern is that they are a small club
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Comptroller Kutsch motions to put YDSA Constitution on the Senate Agenda a)
Motion seconded
b)
Motion passes unanimously
Constitutional Convention 1.
Biggest changes were changing words like must to shall and a few capitalizations
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No content changes were made
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Future changes will be made weekly as the Rules Committee goes through the Constitution
Pres and VP Updates A.
Catering orders 1.
They do not want orders placed through email anymore. Please do so in person. Also, we should be placing orders at least a week before
2. B.
They have not updated the quotes for this year. We have to hold them accountable
Chief Justice 1.
Ariana Farajollah is the new Chief Justice
C.
SGA Photoshoot/Headshots 1.
University Photography request has been placed. It will be happening in November. More info to come a)
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IV.
Look into the location for this
Retreat Expectations 1.
Bus leaves Friday, October 5th at 5:00pm
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We will be back on Saturday, October 6th around 7:30pm
Matters at Hand A.
Timeline-style 1.
October 4th a)
Emails are ready to be sent out to all of the students running for SGA
b)
Mason Jar will be given
c)
Senate (1) We will see who from the newly elected will be coming to retreat (2) Sit next to someone you do not know
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October 5th - 6th a)
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October 7th a)
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Retreat
N/A
October 8th a)
Tabling (1) Domestic Violence Awareness Week
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Con-Con
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Committee Meetings (1) Newly elected senators
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6.
October 9th a)
Election needs to be filled
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Committee Meetings
c)
Contracts
October 10th a)
Reassessment of Public Safety’s efficiency
(1) The more honest, the better V. VI.
For Good of the Order Adjournment at 8:06pm
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY YOUNG DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA PREAMBLE: Under Article 1, Section 2, of the Student Government Association (SGA) Constitution, the following organization is hereby granted approval to function as a student organization for the best interest of the University community. It is the duty of this student organization to follow the Student Government Association’s Constitution and Policy Series. Membership in this organization is open to all full-time undergraduate students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (“protected status”) in the conduct and operation of its educational programs and activities, including admission and employment. ARTICLE I: NAME A. The name of this organization shall be the Hofstra University Young Democratic Socialists of America. B. The name of this organization shall be colloquially known as the Chapter or the YDSA. ARTICLE II: PURPOSE A. The mission of the Chapter is to educate and organize students and young people, and to contribute principled and substantive activism and solidarity to the movement for social justice. Within and throughout this struggle, we shall articulate and defend the idea that true human liberation is impossible under capitalism. We seek social change which extends the benefits of democracy into all aspects of life – social, political, and economic. This is the struggle of democratic socialism. Our vision of socialism is profoundly and essentially democratic, feminist, and anti-racist. ARTICLE III: CLUB ADVISOR A. The Club Advisor for this organization shall be a non-student Hofstra University employee. B. The advisor shall be approved by a two-third (2/3) quorum vote of the active members of the organization. C. The duties of the Club Advisor shall be the following: a. Mentor and advise the Chapter on how best to achieve its goals. b. Hold members and officers of the Chapter accountable. c. Serve as a resource for all members and officers during meetings. ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP A. Any full-time undergraduate student at Hofstra University may become a member. B. Status of Membership:
a. Members shall be recognized as active after attending two (2) consecutive meetings or three (3) meetings in a five-week period. b. Members who do not meet the above standards in a given semester shall be considered inactive, but shall still be encouraged to contribute to the organization to the best of their ability. c. All active members acting as a collective shall be hereafter referred to as the Chapter at large. ARTICLE V: DUTIES OF OFFICERS, COMMITTEES, AND ELECTIONS A. The titles1 of the officers and their duties shall be to: a. President/Co-chair i. Preside at full meetings of the Chapter. ii. Work in conjunction with the vice president and other officers to democratically further the Chapter’s mission. iii. Act as a member ex-officio of all Chapter committees. iv. Represent the Chapter where such representation is required, requested, or deemed appropriate/acceptable. v. Carry out delegate duties not specifically vested in any other officer of the Chapter. vi. Ensure that the member roster is active by updating Collegiate Link. vii. Actively promote and acknowledge the voices of all members in making Chapter decisions and strategies. viii. Perform all other tasks as delegated by fellow officers, committees, and the Chapter at large. b. Vice President/Co-chair i. Until an emergency election is held, assume of the duty of the President in the event of a resignation, removal, or in the event that the President cannot for any reason fulfill his/her/their duties. ii. Work in conjunction with the president and other officers to democratically further the Chapter’s mission. iii. Act as interim chairperson in the event that a Chapter committee chairperson is unable to fulfill his/her/their duties. The Vice President shall hold this role until a new chairperson is appointed. iv. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President, fellow officers and committees, and the Chapter at large. c. Treasurer/Mobilizer i. Manage all records concerning club funds. ii. Consult fellow officers and the Chapter at large on major budgetary and financial decisions and opportunities. iii. Actively work as a mobilizer for the Chapter. iv. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President, fellow officers and committees, and the Chapter at large. 1
Titles shall be listed with both their OSLE designated title and their functional title (that being the title that best describes their position in the chapter structure), i.e. President/Co-chair.
d. Secretary/Mobilizer i. Record minutes during each meeting. ii. Maintain a file of agendas, minutes, handouts, and comments/concerns/complaints submitted by Chapter members. iii. Act as the intermediary for Chapter members wishing to submit proposals or complaints to Chapter officers/committees. iv. Keep attendance at all club meetings and events. v. Actively work as a mobilizer for the Chapter. vi. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President, fellow officers and committees, and the Chapter at large. B. Committees a. Chapter committees formed to address specific Chapter concerns and goals may be organized should the Chapter grow large enough to require and accommodate them. These chapters may include, but not be limited to, the: i. Political Education Committee, which shall plan public education programs designed to spread the Chapter’s democratic socialist message. ii. Activism/Campaigns Committee, which shall organize projects and campaigns, deemed pertinent to the Chapter’s mission, for the Chapter at large to work on in solidarity. iii. Outreach and Public Relations Committee, which shall be responsible for informing the public of Chapter campaigns, events, goals, and meetings. b. The Chapter committees shall be chaired by a Chairperson, to be elected by a quorum vote following the formation of the committee. The Chairperson is responsible for keeping committee records. leading any committee meetings that may be held, and designating individual tasks to members of the committee. C. Elections a. Officer elections shall be held at the last meeting before the culmination of the Spring semester. b. A representative of Student Government Association shall be present in order for the election proceedings to occur. c. The presiding officer shall take nominations from the floor. Any active member may nominate any other active member for any office. d. There shall be a closed ballot; election of a candidate to a position shall be constituted by a simple majority of the active members present and voting. i. A quorum shall be present for an election to be held. ii. If any one candidate does not obtain a majority, the two (2) individuals with the highest number of votes shall participate in a run-off election. iii. If there is a tie in the percentage of votes cast in the first election, candidates shall reintroduce themselves and proceed with another election until there is either a clear majority or two (2) individuals with the highest number of votes. e. All ballots shall be cast in person. No voting by proxy shall be permitted at an officer election. However, if any active member cannot attend the elections, they may hand in a signed, written ballot to the advisor before the election.
f. The order of the elections shall start with the President. After the President is elected, the Vice President shall be elected, followed by the Treasurer, and so forth. g. Elected officials shall take office immediately after the conclusion of the elections. h. In the event of a resignation, removal, or vacancy: i. Any vacancy in the Presidency shall result in the succession of the Vice President to the Presidency until an emergency election is held. i. Committee formation/dissolution referendums and committee chairperson elections shall be held promptly after the formation of the given committee. Presence of an SGA representative shall not be required at committee referendums or chairperson elections. i. If a member of the Chapter at large proposes forming a specific committee, a formation referendum shall ensue. The formation of committees shall be approved only by a two-thirds (2/3) quorum vote by the Chapter at large. The same process shall be used for referendums to dissolve a committee believed to be redundant. ii. Chairperson candidates shall be nominated by a member or members of the Chapter at large. iii. Excepting for previously stated stipulations, chairpersons shall be elected by the same process as Chapter officers. ARTICLE V: MEETINGS A. Meetings shall be held at least once a week while classes are in session, bar significant objection from the Chapter at large. The exact time and date shall be determined by a common agreement of the Chapter at large. B. Special Meetings a. If one-third (1/3) of the Chapter at large presents a petition in writing to the president, they are required to call a special meeting within forty-eight (48) hours. b. During a special meeting, no removal of officers shall take place. C. A quorum of the Chapter at large shall be required for any business actions at a meeting. D. The Chapter at large alone shall be permitted to vote at meetings, although suggestions and input from inactive members shall be weighed appropriately. ARTICLE VII: REMOVAL OF OFFICERS A. If it is determined by the Chapter at large that an officer or committee chairperson is not fulfilling the duties of his/her/their position or is violating the rules and procedures of the club, they shall be removed from office or could be removed from the club in the following manner: a. A concerned member shall collect and bring charges against the officer or chairperson. b. Said member shall send a letter or notice to the officer or chairperson informing him/her/them of the date of the impeachment vote. c. They shall present their findings to the club.
d. After all procedures have been carried out, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all active members is required to remove the officer or chairperson. B. A member of the Student Government Association’s Rules Committee shall be present for impeachment proceedings to occur for an officer. No such presence is required for the impeachment of a chairperson. ARTICLE VIII: METHOD OF AMENDMENT A. Proposed amendments to this constitution shall be presented at any regular meeting and shall be ratified by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active members present and voting at the following regular meeting. B. Any amendments made to this constitution shall be presented to and approved by the Student Government Association’s Rule Committee before going into effect. ARTICLE IX: ANNUAL DUES A. In accordance with the rules of the national Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) office, official member dues shall be sent to the national YDSA office. Paying dues is NOT required to participate in the chapter, but members are encouraged to submit annual dues to national YDSA. ARTICLE X: FUNDRAISING A. As a chapter of a member-funded activist organization, the Chapter may require fundraising on the part of officers, members, and chairpersons in order to further its goals. It is the duty of the Chapter at large to actively participate in these fundraising efforts. B. Members and officers shall never be required to contribute money to fundraisers; however, contributions may be made by members, officers, and chairpersons to any Chapter fundraising effort. a. The Chapter officers and the Chapter at large may set restrictions on contributions in regards to their size and frequency. b. The Chapter officers reserve to the right to review and refund any contributions. ARTICLE XI: LOGISTICS A. Events a. The Chapter shall be focused on participating in events, both inside and outside of the Hofstra community, that actively promote and aid anti-racism, feminism, the LGBTQ+ community, labor movements, and socialism. These may include protests, labor strikes, and other acts of solidarity, i.e. sit-ins. b. The Chapter reserves the right to hold events designed to raise organizationnecessary funds (as previously stated) and to promote awareness of the Chapter’s focus issues.
Appropriations Minutes Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
F18 Weekly Meeting 4 10/02/18 6:30 PM Senator Richard Caldwell Senator Donovan Harvey Senator Rana Ismail Senator Mana Tadbiri Senator Manni Doan Senator Janet Narain Comptroller Max Kutsch Chairman Timothy Grief
Excused Absence
Senator Hannah Shepherd
Club Name
Amount Requested
Amount Allocated
Club Yoga
$500.00
$400.00
Women’s Club Lacrosse
$400.00
$400.00
Phi Alpha Delta
$1,379.70
$1,265.70
Culinary Club
$1,132.97
$1,132.97
Hofstra Democrats
$550.80
$0.00
Total:
$3,963.47
$3,198.67
Total Percentage:
80.7%
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Chairman Timothy Grief
8:22 PM
Club Relations Minutes F18 Weekly Meeting #4 10/01/18 Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
Absent
6:41 PM Senator Nick Carrion Senator Charles Kim Chair Brandon Crofts Senator Christian Stewart (excused)
1. Introductions 2. Yearbooks in the office a. We counted the yearbooks in the SGA cabinet spaces- we have 270 of them (excluding what is in the closet). b. We priced out various options on W.B. Mason’s website for boxes for these yearbooks. c. Brandon will email Teresa Greis, the Campus Sustainability Officer, for details regarding pickup. 3. Nexus a. We discussed the state of Nexus, a club that is no longer recognized by OSLE. b. We will table this discussion until our new Senators arrive! 4. Club Relations Purposes a. Brandon wants to have a more active presence at club events. We help clubs in so many ways, so why not offer day-of assistance to clubs while they have events. b. Charles wants to add a dimension- he wants to have SGA promote more clubs on campus. We will start a Club of the Week campaign as a committee. c. Nick sees Club Relations as a liaison between SGA and clubs. He wants us to foster internal and external club success. i. We will serve as a reference desk to clubs. ii. We can also develop paper copies of all resources SGA has to offer. d. “Support, Engage, Promote” 5. Looking ahead a. Storage Space b. Yearbook boxes c. Nexus d. Club of the Week e. Club Event Research/Sign Up
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Brandon Crofts Club Relations Chair
7:29 PM
Public Relations Minutes F18 Weekly Meeting 4 10/02/18 Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
6:33 PM Senator Donia Firooz (left early) Senator Rosaria Rielly Senator Sandra Read Senator Kathryn Harley Senator Joey Alameda Chairman Alex Labrie
Absent 1. Mental Check-In 2. Associate Applications a. Proposed edits to application to reflect what our committee is looking for in an associate 3. Fall Election Promotion Materials a. Instagram & Snapchat story templates b. Instructional video for Senate c. Senator Harley to make Facebook graphic 4. Website a. General brainstorm b. Rough outline formed
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Alex Labrie Public Relations Chairman
7:28 PM
Rules Committee Minutes Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
F18 Weekly Meeting 4 10/1/18 6:35 PM Senator Antonella Colon Senator Zain Farooqui Senator Wiley Fletcher Senator Alexa Osner Senator Angelina Ottavio Senator Kelly Rose Chair Carissa Ramirez
Absent Visiting (for Con-Con)
Chair Brandon Crofts Senator Kathryn Harley
I. II. III. IV.
Destresser Hofstra University Young Democratic Socialists of America A. Passed 6-0-0 S.A.2018.83.002 (JGG Resolution) A. Passed 3-0-0 Constitutional Convention A. Went through and made friendly changes 1. Around 100 issues, all fixed now
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Carissa Ramirez Rules Chairwoman
8:44 PM
Spirit Minutes F18 Weekly Meeting 4 10/2/18 Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
7:02 PM Senator Celeste Battipaglia Senator Nicole Algarin Senator Jack McDonough Senator Moon Rob Chairwoman Chelsea Tomasso
Visiting
I. II. III.
Chairwoman Isabelle Schmidt
RHA Halloweentown Spirit Initiatives a. Discuss Pride Unleashed Week a. Assign point person b. Do we feel comfortable reaching out to administrators alone? c. Schedule i. Monday – Frame / Polaroid in atrium & sundae bar at night 1. Nicole ii. Tuesday – Goodie Bags in atrium & bingo at night (confirmed 7:30 start) 1. Jack iii. Wednesday – Fashion Show (common hour) & movie at night iv. Thursday – Food Truck & “Dorm Swarm” 1. Celeste v. Friday – Tickets in atrium & games at night 1. Moon d. New PR / Advertisements i. Meeting with bookstore this Thursday
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Spirit Chairwoman Tomasso
7:58 PM
Student Services Committee Minutes F18 Weekly Meeting #4 10/2/2018
Meeting Commenced
6:44 PM
Attendance Attended Senator Emanuelle Souffrant Senator Charlie Greenberg Chair Isabelle Schmidt Excused
Senator Gabby Spann Senator Catherine MacCarthy Senator Cristian Sanchez
I.
UPDATES ON SAW A. Talk to Denise about special departments for budget transfers. B. Talk to Social Media Chair about graphics C. Start drafting questions for SAW
II.
SAW QUIZ
III.
STRESSBUSTERS
IV.
A.
Meeting October 15th Noon with Kathleen and Denise
B.
Thinking about new ideas for fun events
C.
Four massage therapists instead of three this year.
DESTRESS A.
Listened to “Mamma Mia!� Soundtrack
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Isabelle Schmidt Student Services Chair
7:30 PM