Agenda of the 81st Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association
September 15, 2016 Green House, David S. Mack Student Center Call to Order I. II. III. IV. V.
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Quorum Call Approval of Senate Minutes from April 28, 2016 Approval of Cabinet Minutes from September 14, 2016 Committee Chair Reports A. Rules- A. Normandin New Business A. SGA Club Recognition Hearing i. GiveKindness ii. TGIF B. Referendum Questions Executive Board Reports A. President—D. Gallagher B. Vice President—W.Shepherd C. Comptroller— G. Senderowiz D. Secretary— F. Chirico Committee Chair Reports A. Appropriations- E. Casey B. Club Relations- L. Solis C. Public Relations- M. Kutsch D. Spirit- M. Wright E. Student Services- R. Cinquemani For the Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup
Adjournment
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Agenda of the 81st Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association
April 28, 2016 Green House, David S. Mack Student Center Meeting Called to Order at 6:02 pm XI.
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Quorum Call A. Senator Durand motions to suspend the rules in order to swear in Secretary B. Motion passes 26-0-0 Approval of Senate Minutes from April 21, 2016 A. Senator Mishkin motions to pass B. Motion passes 26-0-0 New Business A. Swear in Secretary B. Swear in Remaining Senators C. Provost Presentation i. Dr. Simmons addresses the upcoming faculty contract negotiations and collective bargaining agreements 1. Questions were asked by: a. Senator Durand b. Senator Valerio c. Senator Kutsch d. Senator Durand D. Committee Chair Elections i. Nominations and Rescindments 1. Senator Kutsch nominates senator Martin for Public Relations chair a. Motion seconded b. Accepted 2. Senator Cinquemani nominates senator McCoy for Appropriations a. Motion seconded b. Accepted 3. Senator Solis nominates senator Martin for Club Relations a. Motion seconded b. Declined 4. Senator Narain rescinds nomination for Spirit Chair 5. Senator Valerio rescinds nomination for Rules Chair 6. Senator Amadio rescinds nomination for Public Relations Chair 7. Senator Louis rescinds nomination for spirit chair 8. Senator Durand rescinds nomination for both Rules and Appropriations Chair ii. Election of the Comptroller 1. Senator Senderowicz a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioning for three minutes by i. Senator Mishkin ii. Senator Wright iii. Senator Casey c. Senator Martin motions to skip debate and go straight to a vote
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i. Motion cannot be seen Senator Durand speaks for Senator Senderowicz i. Yields time to Senator Normandin e. Senator Kutsch Speaks for Senator Senderowicz i. Yields time to Senator Solis ii. Yields time to Senator Narain f. Vote by Secret Ballot i. Gaby Senderowicz is elected Comptroller Election of Appropriations Chair 1. Senator McCoy rescinds nomination for Appropriations Chair 2. Senator Casey a. Speaks for three minutes b. Senator Mishkin motions to extend speaking time by one minute i. Motion seconded ii. Senator Martin objects iii. Motion goes to a vote by hand raising iv. Motion passes 22-3-0 c. Senator Mishkin makes a point of parliamentary procedure, regarding an objection to her previous motion i. Senator Martin retroactively rescinds motion d. Questioning for three minutes by i. Comptroller Senderowicz ii. Senator Durand iii. Senator Wright iv. Comptroller Senderowicz 3. Speakers for a. Senator Durand speaks for Senator Casey i. Yields time to Senator Narain ii. Yields time to Senator Normandin b. Senator Martin Speaks for Senator Casey i. Yields time to Senator Wright 4. Vote by Secret Ballot a. Senator Casey is elected Appropriations Chair 5. Motion to suspend the rules to take an 81st Senate photo a. Motion seconded b. Motion passes 26-0-0 Election of Club Relations Chair 1. Senator Solis a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioning for five minutes by i. Senator Normandin ii. Senator Kutsch iii. Senator Normandin iv. Comptroller Senderowicz v. Senator McCoy 2. Senator Amadio a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioning for five minutes by i. Senator Mishkin ii. Senator McCoy iii. Senator Normandin iv. Senator Narain v. Senator Irish vi. Senator Durand 3. Senator Ogujiofor a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioning for five minutes by i. Senator Normandin ii. Senator Wright 4. Speaker for a. Senator Mishkin speaks for Senator Solis b. Senator Normandin speaks for Senator Amadio c. Senator Narain speaks for Senator Ogujiofor d. Senator Martin speak for Senator Solis i. Yields time to Senator Cinquemani e. Senator Kutsch speaks for Senator Amadio d.
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i. Yields time to Senator Wright f. Senator Anderson speaks for Senator Ogujiofor 5. Vote by Secret Ballot a. Senator Solis is elected Club Relations Chair Elections of Public Relations Chair 1. Senator Kutsch a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Mishkin ii. Chairwoman Solis iii. Senator Wright iv. Senator Craig v. Senator Narain 2. Senator Jean-Louis a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Mishkin ii. Chairwoman Solis iii. Senator Wright 3. Senator Martin a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Mishkin ii. Senator Wright 4. Speakers for a. Senator Durand speaks for Senator Kutsch i. Yields time to Chairwoman Casey b. Senator Wright speaks for Senator Jean-Louis i. Yields time to Chairwoman Solis c. Senator Anderson speaks for Senator Martin d. Senator Ramirez speaks for Senator Kutsch i. Yields time to Chairwoman Casey ii. Yields time to Senator Durand e. Senator Tadbiri speaks for Senator Jean-Louis i. Yields time to Senator Normandin f. Senator Normandin speaks for Senator Martin 5. Vote by Secret Ballot a. No majority is reached b. Runoff election will be held between Senator Kutsch and Senator Jean-Louis i. A tie was reached between the two candidates ii. Each candidate is asked to present a 30 second elevator pitch iii. Senator Kutsch is elected Public Relations Chair Election of Rules Chair 1. Senator Mishkin a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Read ii. Chairwoman Casey iii. Chairman Kutsch 2. Senator Normandin a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Ramirez ii. Senator Durand iii. Chairman Kutsch c. Speakers for i. Chairwoman Solis speaks for Senator Mishkin ii. Senator Martin speaks for Senator Normandin iii. Chairwoman Casey speaks for Senator Mishkin 1. Yields time to Chairwoman Solis iv. Chairman Kutsch speaks for Senator Normandin v. d. Vote by Secret Ballot i. Senator Normandin is elected Rules Chair
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Election of Spirit Chair 1. Senator Wright a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Martin ii. Senator Read iii. Senator Valerio 2. Senator Gardner a. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Ramirez ii. Senator Craig 3. Speakers For a. Senator Narain speaks for Senator Wright b. Chairwoman Casey speaks for Senator Gardner i. Yields time to Senator Anderson c. Senator Valerio speaks for Senator Wright d. Senator Durand speaks for Senator Gardner i. Yields time Chairman Kutsch 4. Voting by Secret Ballot a. A tie is reached b. Senator Wright is elected Spirit Chair 5. Senator Read motions to recess for five minutes a. Motion Passes 24-0-0 viii. Election of the Student Services Chair 1. Senator Cinquemani a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Read ii. Chairwoman Casey 2. Senator Valerio a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Chairwoman Wright ii. Chairman Kutsch iii. Senator Martin iv. Senator Ramirez v. Chairwoman Wright 3. Senator Durand a. Speaks for three minutes b. Questioned for five minutes by i. Senator Martin ii. Senator Tadbiri iii. Chairman Kutsch iv. Chairwoman Wright 4. Speakers for a. Chairwoman Wright speaks for Senator Cinquemani i. Yields time to Senator Martin b. Senator Narain speaks for Senator Valerio i. Yields time to Chairwoman Wright c. Chairwoman Casey speaks for Senator Durand d. Senator Tadbiri speaks for Senator Cinquemani i. Yields time to Senator Narain ii. Yields time to Chairman Kutsch e. Senator Anderson speaks for Senator Valerio f. Chairman Kutsch speaks for Senator Durand 5. Vote by Secret Ballot a. Senator Cinquemani is elected Student Services Chair Executive Board Reports E. President—D. Gallagher a. President Gallagher left early due to a prior engagement b. He will be sending out an email regarding what to expect of Senate in the following week F. Vice President—W. Shepherd a. Will be sending out a Google Doc regarding committee preferences b. Committees placements will be made within the following week c. The calendar, including fall elections and retreat dates, is being worked on
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d. Student Leadership Awards will be held Sunday, May 1st at 2pm Secretary— F. Chirico a. Senator Craig will continue as Social Chair b. A Google Form will be sent out regarding personal information For the Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup G.
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Adjournment A.
Chairwoman Solis Motions to adjourn at 10:52 pm i. Motion Seconded ii. Motion passes 26-0-0 Respectfully Submitted, Francine Chirico Secretary Student Government Association
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Cabinet Agenda September 14, 2016
Present: President Gallagher, Vice President Shepherd, Comptroller Senderowicz, Chairperson Casey, Chairperson Solis, Chairperson Wright, Chairperson Cinquemani, Chairperson Kutsch, Chairperson Normandin
Not Present: Secretary Chirico
Call to order at 11:15 AM I.
Cabinet Expectations a. President Gallagher reviewed how he will run his cabinet meetings in regards to technology policies and keeping ASANA updated
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President Updates a. Student Affair Updates i. President Gallagher will review updates during President’s Report b. Debate Updates i. Trainings occurred for student volunteers c. Output i. Reach out to President Gallagher or VP Shepherd if you feel overwhelmed by the numerous projects occurring.
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Vice President Updates
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New Business a. Referendum Questions b. Organization Policy Updates
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Matters at Hand a. Spirit
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i. Committee members are forming initiatives b. Rules i. Two clubs are coming to Senate this week seeking SGA Recognition c. Public Relations i. Working on projects early on the semester VI.
For Good of the Order
Adjourn at 12:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Damian Gallagher President Student Government Association
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Rules Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 9/12/16 Meeting Commenced
6:30 PM
Attendance Attended
Senator Durand Senator Martin Senator Bekios Senator Mustazza Chair Normandin
1. Introductions & Training 2. Hofstra ESports a. Reason for attendance: SGA re-recognition b. Club was actually still active, no re-recognition required c. Updated constitution passed 4-0 3. Give Kindness HU a. Reason for attendance: SGA recognition b. Constitution passed 4-0 4. Hofstra Crew a. Reason for attendance: updating constitution b. Constitution did not pass, will follow up this week 5. The Gender Identity Federation (TGIF) a. Reason for attendance: SGA recognition b. Constitution passed 4-0 6. Fall Election Referendum Questions a. Referendum passed 4-0
Meeting Adjourned
9:09 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Abby Normandin Rules Chairwoman
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The Constitution of GiveKindness 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: GiveKindness Club A. The name of this organization shall be GiveKindness. B. The name of this organization shall be colloquially known as GiveKindnessHU. ARTICLE II: PURPOSE 1. The purpose of this organization shall be to promote kindness and positivity at Hofstra. It shall seek to get as many students involved on campus to emphasize the importance of kindness with the use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter account @GiveKindnessHU. Students shall have the opportunity to send anonymous kind messages to fellow students. In addition, the club shall incorporate several events on campus that will involve student participation. 2. The mission of GiveKindness shall be to create a smile and make a day by simple acts of kindness by Hofstra students. GiveKindness will promote, educate, and encourage the importance of kindness and positivity. ARTICLE III: CLUB ADVISOR A. The Club Advisor for GiveKindness shall be a non-student Hofstra University employee. B. The advisor shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active members of this organization. C. The duties of the Club Advisor shall be the following: a. Mentor and advise this organization on how best to fulfill its purpose. b. Hold members and officers of this organization accountable. c. Provide structure for the meetings of this organization and serve as a resource for all members and officers during meetings.
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ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP A. Any full-time undergraduate student at Hofstra University may become a member. B. Status of Members a. Members shall be recognized as active after attending three (3) consecutive meetings. b. Members who miss more than two (2) consecutive meetings shall be considered an inactive member. ARTICLE V: DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTIONS A. The titles of the officers and their duties shall be to: a. President i. Preside at full meetings of the club. ii. Act as a member ex-officio of all club committees. iii. Represent the club where such representation is required, requested, or deemed appropriate and/or acceptable. iv. Carry out or delegate all duties not specifically vested in any other officer of the club. v. Ensure that the member roster is active and complete by updating GetInvolvedHU. b. Vice President i. Assume 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 duties. ii. Act as temporary chairperson, in the event that a chairperson of any committee is unable to fulfill his/her duties, until a new one is appointed. iii. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President. c. Treasurer i. Keep track of all records concerning club funds. ii. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President. d. Secretary i. Record all minutes during each general meeting and E-board meeting. ii. Maintain a permanent file of all agendas, minutes, and meeting handouts. iii. Keep attendance at all club meetings and events. iv. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President. B. Elections a. Elections shall be held 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.
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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 ballet; election of a candidate to a position shall be constituted by a simple majority of the active members present and voting. i. If any one (1) candidate does not obtain a majority, the two (2) individuals with the highest number of votes shall participate in a runoff election. ii. If there is a tie in the percentage of votes cast in the first election, all of the 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 must be cast in person. No voting by proxy shall be permitted at any election. However, if any active member cannot attend the elections, he/she may hand in a signed, written ballot to the advisor before the election. f. The order of elections shall start with the President. After the President is elected, the Vice Present shall be elected, followed by the Treasurer, and so forth. g. Elected officials shall take office immediately after the conclusion of the elections. h. Procedure in the event of resignation, removal, or vacancy: i. Any vacancy in the Presidency shall result in the succession of the Vice President to the Presidency. ii. If for any reason the Vice President cannot assume the presidency, an election shall take place as soon as possible to elect a new President. ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS A. Meetings shall be held at least once a week while classes are in session. The exact time and date shall be determined by a common agreement of the members. B. Special Meetings a. If one-third (1/3) of the club’s active members present a petition in writing to the President, he/she is required to call a special meeting within 48 hours. b. During a special meeting, no removal of officers shall take place. C. A quorum of a majority of the active members shall be required for any business actions at a meeting. D. Only active members may be permitted to vote at meetings. ARTICLE VII: REMOVAL OF OFFICERS
A. If it is determined that an officer is not fulfilling the duties of his/her position or is violating the rules and procedures of the club, he/she may 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. 12
b. Said member shall send a letter to the officer notifying him/her of the date of the impeachment vote. c. Said member shall present his/her/their findings to the club. d. The officer shall have a chance to rebut the charges. e. After all procedures have been carried out, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all active members is required to remove the officer. B. A member of Student Government Association’s Rules Committee must be present for impeachment proceedings to occur. 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 must be presented to and approved by the Student Government Association’s Rules Committee before going into effect. ARTICLE IX: LOGISTICS A. Supplies a. GiveKindness shall require chairs and tables for events. b. Post-it notes, pens, and baked goods shall be a part of GiveKindness events that shall be provided by club members. B. Events a. GiveKindness shall hold events on campus that will get students involved to promote kindness. These may include the following: i. GiveKindness Jars ii. Positivity Poster iii. GiveKindness Post-It’s iv. GiveKindness Bake Sales v. GiveKindness to Professors vi. Social Media Campaigns b. The President shall be the presiding figure in these events with the help of the active members. ARTICLE X: SOCIAL MEDIA COMPONENT A. GiveKindnessHU is a Facebook and Twitter account where students message the account with something kind about anyone they know. Their message is then posted to that person anonymously. B. The President shall be responsible for controlling the social media accounts. C. GiveKindness shall promote the participation on social media.
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The Constitution Of The Gender Identity Federation Preamble: Under Articles 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, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (characteristics collectively referred to as ‘Protective Characteristic’) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s Educational programs and activities.
Article I: Name 1. The name of this organization shall be The Gender Identity Federation 2. The name of this organization shall be colloquially known as TGIF Article II: Purpose 1. The purpose of this organization shall be to educate and advocate for individuals on the diverse spectrum of gender whom their sex is not aligned with their gender expression and or identity 2. The goal of the organization shall be to advocate for the members of the Trans* Gender non-conforming, non-binary and Gender fluid communities, as well as to educate those with little to no knowledge on various gender identities and expressions in the hopes of making Hofstra a more comfortable community for all. Article III: Club Advisor 1. The Club Advisor is a non-student employee at Hofstra University 2. The Club Advisor has been approved by a two-third vote of the active members of this organization 3. The duties of The Club Advisor will be the following: a. Mentor and advise this organization on how best to to fulfill its purpose b. Hold members and officers of this organization accountable c. Serve as a resource for all members and officers during meetings Article IV: Membership 1. Any full-time undergraduate student at Hofstra University may become a member
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2. Status of Members: a. Members shall be recognized as active after attending three (3) meetings b. Members who miss more than three (3) consecutive meetings shall be considered an inactive member Article V: Duties Of Officers And Their Elections 1. The titles of the officers and their duties shall be to: a. President i. Preside at full meetings of the club ii. Act as a member ex-officio of all the club committees iii. Represent the club where such representation is required, requested, or deemed appropriate and/or acceptable iv. Carry out or delegate all duties not specifically vested in any other officer of the club v. Ensure that the member roster is active and complete by updating Collegiate Link vi. Provide structure for the meetings of this organization b. Vice President i. Assume 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 or her duties ii. Act as temporary chairperson in the event that a chairperson of any committee is unable to fulfill his or her duties until a new one is appointed iii. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President c. Treasurer i. Keep track of all records concerning club funds ii. Manage budget requests semesterly through SGA as well as check requests and contracts for events. iii. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President iv. Attend Appropriations meetings when necessary d. Secretary i. Record all minutes during each general meeting and E-board meeting ii. Maintain a permanent file of all agendas, minutes, and meeting handouts iii. Keep attendance at all club meetings and events iv. Perform all other tasks as delegated by the President e. Community Educator i. In charge of helping create educational events
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2. Elections a. Elections shall be held before the culmination of the Spring semester b. A representative of Student Government Association shall be present on 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. If any one candidate does not obtain a majority, the two (2) individuals with the highest number of votes will participate in a runoff election ii. If there is a tie in the percentage of votes cast in the first election, all of the candidates will 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 any 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 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. Procedure in the event of resignation, removal, or vacancy: i. And vacancy in the Presidency shall result in the succession of the Vice President to the Presidency ii. If for any reason the Vice President cannot assume the presidency, an election shall take place as soon as possible to elect a new President
Article VI: Meetings 1. Meeting shall be held at least once a week while classes are in session. The exact time and date shall be determined by a common agreement of the members. 2. Special Meetings a. If one-third (⅓) of the club’s active members present a petition in writing to the President, they are required to call a special meeting within 48 hours b. During a special meeting, no removal of officers shall take place 3. A quorum of a majority of the active members will be required for any business actions at a meeting
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4. Only active members may be permitted to vote at meetings Article VII: Removal Of Officers 1. If it is determined that an officer is not fulfilling their duties or is violating the rules and procedures of the club in the following manner a. A concerned member shall collect and bring charges against the officer b. Said member shall send a letter to the officer notifying him/her of the date of the impeachment vote c. they shall present their findings to the club d. The officer shall have a chance to rebut the charges e. After all procedures have been carried out, a two-thirds (⅔) vote of all active members is required to remove the officer 2. A member of Student Government Association’s Rule Committee must be present for impeachment proceedings to occur Article VIII: Method Of Amendment 1. Proposed amendments to this constitution shall be presented at any regular meeting and shall be ratified by two-thirds (⅔) vote of the active members present and voting at the following regular meeting 2. Any amendments made to this constitution must be presented to and approved by the Student Government Association’s Rules Committee before going into effect Article IX: Education 1. It shall be the duty of all members to participate in various educational opportunities, but are never required to speak or host an event 2. If a group member is worried about disclosing confidential information regarding their gender identity, they are not required to attend such events. Article X: Logistics 1. Advocacy a. The Gender Identity Federation (TGIF) is to serve as advocates for anyone identifying on the diverse gender spectrum if they feel that they are not being treated equally on campus. b. As well as to aid, in giving resources to individuals in need of assistance with their gender transition, their mental health, or support. 2. Events a. The Gender Identity Federation (TGIF) shall be required to hold two (2) educational and social events each semester
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b. The President and/or Community educator shall be the presiding figure at these events c. Members of the club and Executive board may submit event ideas, which will be reviewed and considered by the Executive board d. Members shall then take a vote on which events to approve Article XI: Security 1. Safe Space a. What is said during club meetings shall be kept private due to member's discretion b. Group meetings shall be considered a safe space and rules will be implemented to maintain that safe space. Article XII: Ally Clause 1. Allies shall be encouraged to use their discretion of the step up step down rule when it comes to speaking and taking leadership positions. They are encouraged to be supportive, sensitive, and sympathetic to non-cisgender members of the club, as well as making sure that their voices don’t over power other members of the club.
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Hofstra University Student Government Association Two Thousand and Sixteen S.A.2016.81.001 Referendum Questions for Fall 2016 Elections
1. SGA heard you and worked to extend the Fitness Center Hours to 11:50 PM on Mondays-Thursdays, to 7:50 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and to 9:50 PM on Sundays. This extension is only a trial and its continuation depends on utilization of these hours. Have you utilized these extended hours yet? a. Yes b. No 2. SGA heard your requests and initiated a Ramen Noodle food station at Bits n' Bytes. Have you tried it yet? a. Yes b. No 3. Would you utilize more extensive recycling resources on the Residential (North) Side of campus (i.e. paper recycling and compost)? a. Yes b. No 4. SGA heard your request and helped to extend library hours to midnight on weekends starting in October. Do you plan to utilize the library at these times? a. Yes b. No
Respectfully Submitted, Abby Normandin Rules Chairwoman
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President’s Report September 12, 2016 through September 16, 2016 I.
Student Affairs Meeting with Vice President W.Houston Dougherty and Dean Sofia Pertuz a. Student Affair Reorganization b. Consolidating Wellness Center and Health Services c. Debate Updates i. Handling ticketing ii. Volunteers iii. Programs
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General Updates a. Rathskellar Renovations b. President Rabinowitz State of Hofstra c. Summer Planning
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Action Items a. Student Appreciation Week Planning b. Fall Festival Involvement
Damian Gallagher
President Student Government Association
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Appropriations Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 9/13/2016 6:15 PM
Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
Senator Amadio Senator Ramirez Comptroller Senderowicz Senator Durand Chair Casey
Visiting
Chair Normandin
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/The American Requested:
$1,533.29
Apparel Apparel, Banner, Food for ASME Movie Night, Heatermeater Supplies, Pedal Karl Supplies, Recruitment Allocated: $964.79 Pedal Karl Supplies Heatermeater Supplies
$361.89 $610.40
$361.89 $602.90
Hofstra Gospel Ensemble Requested:
$5,274.10
Apparel, Food for Food for the Soul, Joy Night Choir Director, Joy Night Musicians, Joy Night Sound Allocated: $2,700.00 Apparel Joy Night Sound Joy Night Choir Director
$454.10 $1,200.00 $1,250.00
$250.00 $1,200.00 $1,250.00
Club Baseball Requested:
$5,804.00
Field Permits, Hotels for Drexel Conference, Hotels for Penn State Conference, Long Island Stan Musial Baseball League, State College Classic Registration Fee, Umpire fees, Uniforms Allocated: $4,682.00 Long Island Stan Musial Baseball League Field Permits
$1,200.00 $1,482.00
$1,200.00 $1,482.00
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Hotels for Drexel Conference Hotels for Penn State Conference
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
$902.28 $420.00 $1,250.00
$902.28 $420.00 $1,250.00
Women's Club Soccer Requested:
$2,712.54
Coaching fee, Equipment, Referee fees, Travel to Away Games Allocated: $2,572.28 Travel to Away Games Referee fees Coaching fee
Phi Delta Theta Requested: $4,500.00 Hazing Prevention & Bystander Intervention Allocated: $0.00
Meeting Adjourned
9:00 PM
Total Requested
$19,823.93
Total Allocated
$10,919.07
Percent Allocated
55.08%
Respectfully Submitted, Appropriations Chair Erin Casey
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Meeting Commenced Attended
Absent
Club Relations Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 09/13/16 6:15 PM Senator Tadbiri Senator Jean-Louis Senator Ismail Senator McCoy Senator Irish Chairwoman Solis Senator Gordon
1. Introductions a. Major b. Where you’re from c. What year d. Fun fact 2. Goals a. “being a key member within SGA” b. “open communication between clubs and SGA more” c. “I would like to help build a closer partnership between club relations and clubs on campus” d. “being a better listener and helping people with their dilemmas” e. “having student voices be heard” 3. Discussed opening Club Relations Meetings to Organizations a. Clubs can ask questions b. Give feedback to Student Government c. Cub leaders can even come just to talk and meet with Club Relations members, helping SGA become more transparent 4. Discussed assigning club categories to committee members to reach out a. Committee will draft email to send to all clubs on campus b. This will show cub leaders that we care and want to help in any way possible c. Club leaders will have someone they can go to for questions incase they might now know who to go to for each type of question d. Discusses possibly listing other clubs in their category to suggest cosponsoring between clubs
Meeting Adjourned Respectfully submitted, Chairwoman Solis
7:04 PM
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Public Relations Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 09/12/16 Meeting Commenced
(5:30) PM
Attendance Attended Senator Armando Gonzalez Senator Dana Craig Chair Kutsch Senator Ben Martin Associate Sandy Le Visiting
Senator David Durand
Absent Senator Markakis
1. Went over materials covered during the cabinet treat. These included: a. Cabinet Vision b. Asana system c. Focus on initiatives d. System with VP for prioritizing events to promote e. How all of these can be interpreted into duties as a senator. 2. Facetime With SGA brainstorm: a. Ask Rita about stuff to give out – tumblers, etc. b. Open-ended Facetime stuff – ideas for initiatives c. Progress from last year – poster or display 3. Canva workshop, using it for flyers, tools. 4. Senator Durand cameo – update on library initiative. 5. Bonding – icebreakers.
Meeting Adjourned
6:26 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Max Kutsch, Public Relations Chair
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Student Services Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 9/12/16 Meeting Commenced Attendance Attended
5:06 PM Chairperson Rita Cinquemani Senator Mana Tadbiri Senator Johnathan Valerio Senator Chineye Ogujofor (Late-Excused) Senator Carissa Anderson Senator David Durand Senator Natalie Mishkin (Late-Excused)
Minutes
Intro to Student Services o Mission: The mission of the Student Services Committee for the 2016-2017 academic year is to enhance student life on campus by acting as advocates for the student body through engagement, leadership, and driven initiatives. o Goals: Increase communication, increase visibility of SGA and the Student Services Committee, 1 on 1 interaction with students, Increase visibility of students’ voices, open meetings, remaining driven and following through with initiatives Final Meeting Date/Time: Mondays at 5 PM- 6 PM Discussed Referendum Questions Updates: o Mental Health Survey o Rideshares o Provost Scholar Reception o Student Appreciation Week o Food Committee Meetings: Suggested Common Hour Bi-Weekly Individual Initiatives
Meeting Adjourned
6:11 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Rita Cinquemani Student Services Chairwoman
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Spirit Minutes F16 Weekly Meeting 1 09/13/16 Meeting Commenced 6:30 PM Attendance Attended
Chairperson Madison Wright Senator Chelsea Tomasso Senator Janet Narain Senator Sandra Read Senator Vanessa Jasmin Senator Ashlyn Gardner
Events for the semester: I. Fall Fest II. Pride Unleashed Week a) Basketball Trivia Wing Night 1) Someone will be assigned to create the Hofstra-based trivia b) Pep Rally for Basketball c) Midnight Madness III. Hofstra Celebrates the Holiday . a) Everyone in this committee must attend and paint; it counts as an office hour! . b) In addition to that we must create a craft relating to the holiday of our choosing. IV. Keep Caffeinated and Finals (we need a better name) a) We will need to create card-stock inspirational sayings and quotes to give out with free coffee, tea and cookies! IN ADDITION TO THESE EVENTS, WE WILL PREPARE AND WORK ON SPRING SEMESTER EVENTS AND YEAR LONG EVENTS! CAA Championship!! a) We need to create a commercial with pride productions with some players, participants of the trip last year and fans in order to promote the CAA’s trip. VI. There are also tabling events like Facetime with SGA and event oriented tabling (they count as an office hour!)
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VII. In addition to these assignments, I want you all to create your own initiatives that you feel would benefit the student body. For example, a selfie event or even a club talent show! VIII. Finally, you all will receive two-three teams and find out their game schedules so we can post them on the Spirit Board. Email me the ENTIRE game schedule for your teams by Thursday September 15th Baseball: Janet
Men’s Basketball: Ashlyn Women’s Basketball: Vanessa Men’s Cross Country: Ashlyn Women’s Cross Country: Sandra Field Hockey: Chelsea
Men’s Golf: Chelsea Women’s Golf: Chelsea
Men’s Lacrosse: Janet Women’s Lacrosse: Janet Men’s Soccer: Sandra Women’s Soccer: Sandra Softball: Chelsea
Men’s Tennis: Vanessa Women’s Tennis: Vanessa Wrestling: Janet
Volleyball: Ashlyn
Meeting Adjourned
7:12 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Chairwoman Wright
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