Agenda of the 80th Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association
April 14, 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 7, 2016 New Business
A.
Presentation from Anthony Santella
B.
SGA Recognition Hearing for Hofstra Tabletop Gamers
C.
Presentation from Vice President Barkwell
D.
S.A.2016.80.004
E.
S.A.2016.80.005
Executive Board Reports
A.
President—A. Guarino
B.
Vice President—D. Gallagher
C.
Comptroller—G. Senderowicz
D.
Secretary—A. Goldstein
Committee Chair Reports
A.
Appropriations—E. Casey
B.
Club Relations—L. Solis
C.
Public Relations—W. Shepherd
VI. VII. VIII.
Rules—N. Mishkin
E.
Spirit—S. Harris
F.
Student Services— R. Cinquemani
For the Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup
Adjournment
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D.
Minutes of the 80th Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association
April 7, 2016 Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Hall, Hofstra University This meeting was called to order at 18:31 on Thursday, the 7th of April, 2016.
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Quorum Call
A.
President Guarino
B.
Vice President Gallagher
C.
Secretary Goldstein
D.
Comptroller Senderowicz
E.
Chairperson Casey
F.
Chairperson Solis
G.
Chairperson Shepherd
H.
Chairperson Mishkin
I.
Chairperson Shepherd
J.
Chairperson Harris
K.
Chairperson Cinquemani
L.
Senator Bekios
M.
Senator Craig
N.
Senator Durand
O.
Senator Gardner
P.
Senator Kutsch
Q.
Senator Markakis
R.
Senator Martin
S.
Senator Narain
T.
Senator Normandin
U.
Senator Tacconelli
V.
Senator Tadbiri
W.
Senator Valerio
X.
Senator Wright
i. X.
Approval of Senate Minutes from March 17, 2016
A.
XI.
Motion to Pass Senate Minutes from 03/17/2016
i.
Motion seconded
ii.
Motion passed
Approval of the Cabinet Minutes from April 6, 2016
A.
XII.
Quorum is set at twenty-one (21)
Motion to Pass Cabinet Minutes from 04/06/2016
i.
Motion seconded
ii.
Motion passed
New Business
A.
Budget Appeals
i.
HAMA
1.
2.
Appropriations Report
a.
Banner, poster, beverages are not funding through SGA in any club
b.
Marketing dinner was not fully funded because the amount that was requested is far beyond the norm of clubs, and very few clubs were fully funded as it stood.
c.
Maximum number to be funded: $502.63
HAMA Representative Report
a.
4
Networking dinner is one of two major events put on through club, although it was not advertised as such in the budget. This event is one that spans the entire Hofstra community though pre-professional development means.
3.
Questioning
a.
“What has the turnout been for the past two years?”
i.
b.
“How many members are in your club?”
i. c.
5.
Answer: No, because the club is sure that they would not sponsor the event.
Motion to fund $502.63
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
Deliberation over Budget
a.
b.
Speaker One for Budget
i.
Since their last event of the same nature was allocated $500.00, this seems to be a fair amount.
ii.
Networking events are of great importance for pre-professional clubs such as HAMA.
Speaker One Against Budget
i. c.
d.
Club already has four other marketing events with over $1,000.00 allocated towards food.
Speaker Two for Budget
i.
5
Answer: Money would be spent for food; last year, less was requested, and it ran out quickly. Food is via Compass Group
“Have you reached out to the department for sponsorship?”
i. 4.
Answer: There are 40 dedicated members
“Where would this disputed money be allocated?”
i. d.
Answer: Event is hosted in Plaza Room West, where the venue is completely filled. Attendance is expected to be higher than last year.
No other means of funding for event, which is one of their most populated clubs; a failed event would be very disappointing for the club; food is more expensive than expected.
Speaker Two Against Budget
i.
These funds would not prohibit club from functioning, but rather to simply re-allocate funds; to maintain consistency, the event’s food should not be funded
ii.
Co-sponsoring event with another business club would likely be successful
6.
Vote to fun $502.63
a. 7.
ii.
With a vote of 4:16:1, the motion does not pass.
Motion to fund $251.32, half the total available amount.
a.
Motion seconded
b.
With a vote of 21:0:0, HAMA will be funded an additional $251.32.
Club Ice Hockey
1.
2.
3.
Appropriations Report
a.
Club would prefer to have ice rink over other fees, which will be reallocated at a later date, but the club is currently appealing an additional
b.
Club is requesting an additional $1,790.00 to rent rink space for practices
Club Ice Hockey Representative Report
a.
This amount that is being appealed will allow for 17 total practices, amongst reallocation of various resources.
b.
As the club begins to restructure, this money would allow the club to do so.
Questions
a.
“How many people are on your team?”
i. b.
“How many games are scheduled?”
i. c.
Answer: Yes, the Hofstra team is a part of a regional club hockey league.
Motion to reallocate $7,050.00 for league and trainer fees to be moved towards ice time fees.
a.
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Answer: Not as of yet, but these are in the works
“Do you compete with other club hockey teams?”
i. 4.
Answer: Last year was $700; in the future, around $500; these dues pay for coaching fees and uniforms; dues are paid annually
“Do you have additional practice outside of rink time?”
i. e.
Answer: 16; 18 practices
“How much do you plan to charge for dues?”
i. d.
Answer: 16, eventually upwards of 25
Motion seconded
b. 5.
iii.
With a vote of 16:0:0, these funds will be reallocated
Motion to add $1,790.00 to be spent towards ice time
a.
Motion seconded
b.
With a vote of 21:0:0, an additional $1,790.00 has been added to the budget, bringing the total budget allocation to $10,090.00.
Habitat for Humanity
1.
Appropriations Report
a. 2.
Habitat for Humanity Representative Report
a. 3.
Two funds that were not originally allocated: $281.44: $100.00 for chapter fees and $181.44 in funds spent on gasoline.
Club is no longer requesting the $100.00 for chapter fees, but it still requesting the residual amount.
Questions
a.
“How many members are a part of your club?”
i. b.
“How many builds take place per semester?”
i. 4.
iv.
Answer: One nearly every weekend
Motion to fund an additional $184.44 for gasoline fees
a.
Motion seconded
b.
With a vote of 21:0:0, Habitat for Humanity will be funded an additional $184.44 which will go towards gasoline fees.
180 Degrees Consulting
1.
2.
Appropriations Report
a.
Club is not recognized by SGA, but 5% of total funds are still able to be allocated to non-recognized events, which may go towards campus-wide events. Club is requesting these funds for their end-of-semester consulting event in December 2016.
b.
Club is requesting a total of $224.00 for two separate pizza parties
180 Degrees Consulting Representative Report
a.
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Answer: 50 active members
Club is attended and represented throughout the entire Hofstra community, so these events can reach large amounts of the university; event is a great networking event for students, as well as an effective philanthropic event. Because of this, the event can be considered a campus-wide event.
3.
Questions
a.
“Have you reached out to the career center for public relations means?
i. b.
“What portion of attendees are part of the club?”
i. c.
Answer: Yes, there are connections within the center, but this only brought short-term success
Answer: The event is split evenly in three parts between club members, charity representatives, and interested students.
“Do you have a networking portion of the event?”
i.
Answer: Yes, the event begins at 8:30, but everyone is asked to come at 8:00 for a “cocktail hour” for marketing purposes.
1.
d.
Motion passed
Answer: Yes, in fact many new active members and leader within the club were found through this event in previous semesters
Answer: Entirely out-of-pocket
Answer: While the initial target audience is the client base, there are secondary effects throughout the student body.
1.
Motion to add one (1) minute to question time
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion passed
“How many presentations are given per event?”
i. h.
b.
“Is the target audience clients, or students at Hofstra?”
i.
g.
Motion seconded
“In the past, this event was help without SGA funding. How was it funded?”
i. f.
a.
“Is this event also acting as a recruitment event?”
i. e.
Motion to add two (2) minutes to question time
Answer: In the past, three (3) presentations are given, alongside a President speech
“How many charities are consulted per year?”
i.
Answer: 6-7 per year
1.
Motion to add one (1) more minute to question time
a.
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Motion seconded
b. i.
“Would your organization still be able to flourish without this event?”
i.
4.
Answer: No, as this is the climaxing event for the club; meetings outside of this would still occur, but this event experiences the most traction
Motion to fund leave the budget as is, through funding $0.00.
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Speaker One in Favor
1.
Student activities fee is strictly for Hofstra students, but this event’s benefits are reaped through the outside community
2.
Event is certainly not a campus-wide event
3.
Club has not attempted to collaborate with other clubs or fundraise otherwise
Speaker One Opposed
1.
Event is for networking; SGA could help this event and maximize it, and ultimately help the club
2.
Event is arguable as to whether or not it is campus-wide
Speaker Two in Favor
1.
Against policy series to fund outside events such as this; club has asked for these funds for the past four semesters and have never received them, but have manages to hold the event each time
2.
Event’s demographic is very specific, which is not characterized as a campus-wide event
Speaker Two Opposed
1.
Note that one third of attendees are not affiliated within the club, so this is an inclusive event
a.
v.
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Motion passed
Motion to extend debate via traditional debate for an additional four (4) minutes
Speaker Three in Favor
i.
Motion seconded
ii.
Motion passed
vi.
1.
Event will still continue without SGA funding, since these funds are solely going towards food; for the past four semesters, these events have not been funded but have still taken place
2.
This event is strictly designed to be for business/consulting students; no unrelated students would be interested in attending without large incentives, which disqualifies from being a campus-wide event
Speaker Three Opposed
1. vii.
Speaker Four in Favor
1. viii.
With a vote of 11:8:2, the budget will stay as is.
Motion to reopen this budget for allocations
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
i.
Speaker One in Favor
1. ii.
iii.
iv.
With such a close vote, there may be more optimal budget allocations for this club.
Speaker One Opposed
1.
After two rounds of debate, each vote placed should be definitive, and this case has been exhausted
2.
Note that this request is against the SGA policy series, and the costs to making an exception outweigh the benefits
Speaker Two in Favor
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Although it is understandable that this club is not SGA recognized, this could be an event that could better relations between SGA and the club
Vote
a. 6.
Only approximately 20 non-members will be attending, which does not constitute a campus-wide event
Speaker Four Opposed
1.
5.
Event can reach throughout campus, and funding food is the only way to increase attendance
Because of confusion in the voting process, this should be observed again
Speaker Two Opposed
1.
7.
Vote
a. v.
With a vote of 3:16:1, this appeal will not be re-opened. 180 Degrees Consulting will remain at the same budget.
Psychology Club
1.
Appropriations Report
a.
2.
3.
Club is coming to fund their student/faculty mixer. Since faculty would likely be eating the food, this event would negate the SGA Policy Series. Club is requesting $233.45. SGA is willing to offer $181.45 as a maximum.
Psychology Club Representative Report
a.
SGA funded this club in previous semesters, and each semester this is a success. Food is strictly for the students, so that the club may adhere to the SGA Policy Series; This event is one that is able to market the Psychology department at Hofstra.
Questions
a.
“Has the psychology department thought about collaborating with other clubs, and/or restructuring this event to be faculty-based instead of student/club-based
i. b.
c.
Answer: Turnout was high, at about 30 students, and the event was incredibly rewarding for those who are both in and out of the department
“Of the students who came to the event, how many were club members, and how many were not?”
i. 4.
Answer: No, this is a club event, not one directly through the department
“How was the turnout for the event in its last incarnation?”
i.
Answer: No direct proportions, but there was a significant mix of both attendees.
Motion to leave budget as is
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
i.
Speaker One in Favor
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Upon observing this case once again, this will set a precedent that will allow other clubs to attempt the same budget appeals; Each piece of reasoning has been totally exhausted, and there is no need for another identical vote.
Event is not campus-wide event, but rather something that can occur between faculty and students on a day-to-
day basis; faculty will still be consuming food despite claims
ii.
Speaker One Opposed
1.
iii.
Speaker Two Opposed
1.
5.
vi.
With a vote of 2:18:0, this motion does not pass
Motion to fund $181.45 towards the Psychology Club
a.
Motion seconded
b.
With a vote of 18:2:0, the Psychology Club will now be funded $181.45, which will go towards their student/faculty mixer.
Ballroom Dancing Club
1.
Appropriations Report
a. 2.
3.
Club is coming to request $245.41 for apparel, and $15.48 for their upcoming event.
Ballroom Dancing Representative Report
a.
Ballroom dancing is appealing for $374.00 for three different factions of the club. Each club member is required two separate dresses and two pairs of shoes, hairspray and pins, and a set of team jackets. Since each competitive member has placed in competitions, they should be recognized appropriately with their apparel.
b.
The club is planning a large event for local veterans, and are requesting a small amount to complete this.
Questions
a.
“Have you done this fundraiser before, and was it profitable?”
i. b.
c.
Answer: This would be the first time throwing this event.
“Are you in close ties with any veteran organizations?”
i.
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As an academic club, this event is to be expected, and this club is impressive in what it does on a regular basis and this event is no exception.
Vote
a. 6.
Event does not need to be campus-wide because this club is SGA recognized; this event is a networking event within the major, and since this club is not exclusive, this event can benefit a large amount of students
Answer: No, but the club has taken multiple trips to local nursing homes, and has thrown a Sock-Hop event which raised $300.
“Would these products be used solely for competitions?”
i. 4.
Answer: No, there are practical, everyday means for some of the items requested.
Motion to allocate $316.27, for apparel and team supplies, excluding the fundraiser funds
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
i.
ii.
Speaker One in Favor
1.
Since mostly all clubs that have requested apparel have been granted this, so SGA should remain congruent with their initiatives.
2.
Every other team has jackets at these competitions except for Hofstra’s team, so they should be able to meet other schools’ standards.
Speaker One Opposed
1. iii.
Speaker Two in Favor
1.
iv.
With a vote of 16:2:0, an additional $316.27 will be added to the Ballroom Dancing budget
Motion to add an additional $15.48 to the budget
a.
Motion seconded
b.
Motion objected
i.
Speaker One in Favor
1.
ii.
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It is assuring to see this club fundraise, because this is a new initiative within the organization. The funds that would go towards fundraising can be reallocated within the budget.
Vote
i. 5.
Fundraising does not fit club purpose, so although the event is an admirable idea, it does not fit the point of their club.
Speaker Two Opposed
1.
c.
This club is impressive in its initiatives to support community outreach, and those should be supported.
This club has come a long way since its SGA recognition a year and a half ago; this small amount of money can be multiplied in return into a large fundraising event
Speaker One Opposed
1.
iii.
Speaker Two in Favor
1.
iv.
ix.
XIII.
Motion to add an additional $1,500.00 towards their horse show.
a.
Motion seconded
b.
With a vote of 18:0:0, the Equestrian Club will be awarded an additional $1,500.00 in funds to go towards their horse show.
Motion to add an additional $520.00 to the Club Ice Hockey team to fund one more practice
1.
Motion seconded
2.
With a vote of 13:5:0, the Club Ice Hockey team will be allocated an additional $520.00 for ice time equivalent to one (1) more practice.
Motion to pass budget appeals
1.
Motion seconded
2.
With a vote of 17:1:0, the Fall 2016 budget has been passed.
Executive Board Reports
A.
B.
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With a vote of 0:18:0, this vote does not pass. The additional funds will remain at $316.27
Equestrian Club
1.
viii.
Club has already been funded more than before, and it would beneficial to see them utilize their funds as they are; club is not fundraising for themselves but for outside sources.
Vote
i. vii.
While this event is not directly for their club purpose, it does not negate the club, nor does it bring any negative attributes to the club
Speaker Two Opposed
1.
c.
This fundraiser does not go towards their direct club purpose, and these funds do not reflect on any directly beneficial movements
President – A. Guarino
i.
Overview of meeting with Joe Barkwill
ii.
Review of referendum questions: to be reviewed at the next Senate meeting on the 14 th of April
iii.
Food Committee Meeting summary
Vice President – D. Gallagher
i.
Memoranda from Student Appreciation week sent to University Senate; progress to come
ii.
Relay for Life events planned (Silent Auction, “Toss Away Cancer”)
1.
XIV.
E.
Comptroller—G. Senderowicz
F.
Secretary– A. Goldstein
Committee Chair Reports
A.
Appropriations— Chairperson E. Casey
i.
B.
C.
2.
Motion passed
Motion to Pass Club Relations Minutes from 04/04/16
1.
Motion seconded
2.
Motion passed
Motion to Pass Public Relations Minutes from 04/04/16
1.
Motion seconded
2.
Motion passed
Summary of updates within Rules Committee
Spirit – Chairperson S. Harris
i.
F.
Motion seconded
Rules— Chairperson N. Mishkin
i. E.
1.
Public Relations—Chairperson W. Shepherd
i.
D.
Motion to Pass Appropriations Minutes from 04/05/16
Club Relations—Chairperson L. Solis
i.
Motion to Pass Spirit Minutes from 04/04/16
1.
Motion seconded
2.
Motion passed
Student Services— Chairperson R. Cinquemani
i.
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Planning survey passed through Senate
Motion to Pass Student Services Minutes from 04/05/16
1.
Motion seconded
2.
Motion passed
XV. XVI. XVII.
For the Good of the Order Announcements Snap Cup
This meeting has been adjourned at 23:05 on the same day, the 7th of April, 2016.
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Hofstra University Student Government Association Two Thousand and Sixteen
S.A.2016.80.004 Referendum Questions for Spring 2016 Elections 1. Are you a commuter student? Yes
No 2. To help with the parking situation on South Campus (academic side), would you be willing to expand the existing reserved parking for commuter students to all South Campus student parking lots Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm? Yes No 3. Do you support mandating that first-year residential students with cars park in the parking lot by HofUSA (or some other location) in order to make commuter parking more available around the Student Center (near Stuyvesant and Bill of Rights)? Yes No 4. Would you be in favor of a sustainable park (including a meeting area, a gazebo, seating areas, tables, tulips, etc.) in the vacant area by the Wellness Center (where Liberty/Republic used to be)? Yes No
Respectfully Submitted, Alyson Guarino President Damian Gallagher Vice President
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Hofstra University Student Government Association Two Thousand Sixteen S.A.2016.80.005 Club Hours for Office Space Legislation
III. Club Relations Committee 4. Club hours for Office Space: a. The organizations occupying an office space shall serve ten (10) eight (8) open office hours per operational week. b. Office hours may be posted for each individual club outside its office door when applicable shall be submitted to the Club Relations Chair by 11:59 PM on Sunday for the upcoming week. c. If an organization fails to use its office, the organizations shall first receive a written warning. If the behavior persists, the Club Relations Committee shall take corrective measures. Respectfully Submitted, Lola Solis Club Relations Chairperson Sabrina Bekios Senator Ben Martin Senator Mana Tadbiri Senator
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II. III. IV.
V. VI.
IRCB Minutes April 8, 2016 Center for Student Collaboration SC 242 Attendance a. Meeting called to order at 1:05 PM b. Present: Lola Solis, Mana Tadbiri, Sandy Le, Sabrina Bekios, Gaby Senderowicz c. Absent: Kelly Mizuno, David Durand, Sam Jean Louis, Janet Narrain d. Visiting: Erin Casey, Ashlyn Gardener Reflection on personal goals from beginning of semester Meeting updates a. Paperwork deadline Deadline Email – please have it sent out by Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 a. Check the templates – either they have not spent funds or they have b. Attach the Steps to Reimbursement sheet c. Send them their advisor’s name again because they may have forgotten Questions? Meeting adjourned at 1:27 PM
Respectfully submitted, Comptroller Senderowicz
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Appropriations Minutes April 12, 2016 Attendance: Chairwoman Casey, Comptroller Senderowicz, Senator Durand, Senator Kutsch, Senator Markakis, and Senator Normandin Meeting Commenced: 6:15 PM 1. Debrief a. Budget Weekend – what could we do better? i. Room switching was good ii. Splitting up the weekend? 1. Reworking how to split everything up – making the process 2 weeks instead of 1 week 2. Clubs would have to wait a little longer for decision emails, but they will be informed of the new date when we send out the list of the dates b. General 2. Initiatives i. Put a note in confirmation emails that it is highly recommended for clubs to email me their budget before the meeting ii. Educating senate on how appropriations works and of our rules iii. Work with Club Relations to encourage co-sponsoring 1. Provide a list of similar events held by different clubs 2. Give them a direct target list of who would be best to reach out to iv. Expand the sample budget and email it to all clubs – make an online budget book v. Regulate Treasurer Trainings more 1. Swipes at first Treasurer Training 2. After that, contact all SGA recognized clubs who did not have a representative and send out an emailing telling them the next date and that they need to be there 3. Reach out to Rules – see if we can provide a list dates when attending elections to new Treasurers/e-Board vi. Step by step walk through of how to sign up for a weekly meeting added onto the Treasurer’s packet 3. Number Matching
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4. Schedule for next semester
Meeting adjourned: 7:45pm Respectfully submitted, Erin Casey Appropriations Chair
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Club Relations Minutes Monday, April 11th 2016
Attendance: Senator Martin, Senator Tadbiri Senator Bekios, Chairperson Solis
Meeting commenced: 8:06 PM
1. E-Board training 2. Presidential Round Table a. Club congress caucus b. Split new and old e boards 3. Start emailing clubs during the first month of school a. Assign categories to club relations committee members to be their “go-to� person for SGA questions
Meeting adjourned 8:16 PM
Respectfully submitted Chairwoman Solis
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Public Relations Minutes April 11, 2016 Attendance: Dana C., Whitney S., Victoria K., Ashlyn G., Sam Jean-Louis Absent: Danielle B., Sandy L. (excused) Visitor: Ben M. and Max K. Meeting commenced: 7:00 PM 1) Special Business a. Send to Ashlyn to print in OSLE to be distributed on club spaces b. Have Aly resend email; Ashlyn will draft document for senate! 2) Current Projects a. SGA Election Campaign: Sandy/ Dana i.
Voting flyer for HofCast
ii.
Voting poster boards have been sent for printing
iii.
Meet the candidates’ flyer (senate/presidential): Due Wednesday (Dana)
iv.
Sticker update: Sam buying templates and Dana printing
b. LAX rally flyer: Ashlyn/ Sam i.
SGA pep rally April 27th
ii.
Actual game; April 30th
iii.
Time: common hour
iv.
Email: sga_spirit@pride.hofstra.edu for questions
v.
Show example
vi.
Social media/Res Hall flyer
vii.
Due Date: Wednesday
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Meeting adjourned: 7:26 PM Respectfully submitted, Whitney Shepherd Public Relations Chairwoman
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Rules Meeting April 11, 2016 Attendance: Chairperson Mishkin, Abby Normandin, Ben Martin (visiting), David Durand (visiting) Meeting Commenced: 6:30 pm
1. Hofstra Tabletop Gamers came for SGA recognition a. Passed 1-0 2. SASS came to update club constitution a. Passed 1-0 3. APO came to update club constitution a. Did not pass b. Going to look into revoking their SGA recognition 4. S.A. 2016. 80. 004 a. Made amendments b. Passed 1-0 5. S.A. 2016. 80. 005 a. Passed 1-0 6. Updated SGA Club Constitution template
Meeting Adjourned 9:50 pm
Respectfully submitted, Natalie Mishkin Rules Chairwoman
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Spirit Minutes April 12th 2016 Attendance: Chairwoman Harris, Senator Wright, Senator Tacconelli, Senator Narain, Senator Gardner, Senator Martin (visiting)
I. 1. a) b) c) d) II. III. IV.
Meeting commenced: 6:30pm Supporting Lacrosse Team Plan common hour pep rally Common hour 27th April 30th Game at 1pm Contacted athletics Contacted cheer, dance and pep band Color Run A. Waiting for approval from plant Pride rock A. More research needs to be done Finals pick me up A. May 5th B. Committee will look up inspirational quotes C. Coffee and cookies 1. Large cookie platter $32.40 2. Coffee Meeting Adjourned at 6:50pm Respectfully, Sarah Harris Spirit Chairwoman Student Government Association
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Student Services Minutes April 12th, 2016 Attendance: Chairperson Cinquemani, Senator Esteban, Senator Valerio, Senator Gardner, Associate Senator Gieger, Senator Tadbiri, Senator Wright, Senator Normandin Meeting Commenced: 5:02 PM I.
New Initiatives a. Mental Health Resources on Campus- Chairperson Cinquemani i. Decided to create a survey asking students how much they utilize the
Saltzman Center and what services they would like to see provided.
ii. Senator Gardner is going to work with Alison Krowiak from CCE. II.
Committee Progress Updates a. Senator Normandin i. Bookstore preferences for buying books & cost for books rented during
January or Summer sessions. 1. A letter was sent to the Barnes and Noble Purchasing Committee
the week of March 28th, 2016. 2. Steve is waiting to hear back from the Barnes and Noble
Purchasing Committee. b. Senator Gardner i. Fixing Laundry Application 1. Is drafting an email to Vice President Houston altering Student
Affairs of the issue and to obtain a contact with the vendor. c. Senator Esteban i. Green Dining Hall Alternatives 1. Email to Ana Jimenez was finalized. 2. Waiting for Keshanti Nandlall to reply. d. Senator Valerio i. Commuter Student Emergency Housing
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1. A meeting with Beth McGuire is scheduled on April 15th at 3:30
PM to discuss the survey and viability of the initiative. ii. Commuter Lounge 1. Portfolio was created. iii. Book orders for the Bookstore 1. Chairperson Cinquemani is meeting with Steve on April 14 th at
11:30 AM to debrief on his meeting with Cliff from the Provost's office on April 5th.
iv. Hempstead Turnpike Petition 1. Emailed the link and information on the petition to the Public
Relations Committee to advertise on the Facebook page.
III.
Ongoing Committee Wide Initiatives a. Food Committee Meetings: i. 4/6/2016 at 3pm in room 142- Senator Valerio 1. Updates: a. Compass is going to send out a survey with different
franchises they work with to potentially replace Sbarro. i. Need to clarify why the food cannot taste like
outside food due to time, amount of students, and ingredients used. b. Looking for an SGA representative over the summer to
work on improving food options, etc. c. Looking to add kiosks in Bits. d. Want the Public Relations committee to continue
advertising the food committee meeting times, etc. ii. 5/4/2016 at 6:30 PM in Plaza Middle- Chairperson Solis, Chairperson
Casey, Comptroller Senderowicz, Senator Durand 1. Suggestions to bring: a. Slurpee machine in Dutch
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b. Using real fruit in smoothies c. Finding different supplier for the meat d. App to view when orders are ready on the kiosk e. Compass needs to work on advertising deals, etc. b. Spring Provost Scholar Reception i. April 21st from 12-1 PM on the 10th floor of the library. ii. Senator Durand and Senator Bekios will attend c. New York Times Subscription: i. Emailed Danny and Victoria on the Public Relations committee to
design a flyer and social media campaign to get digital use numbers up. Meeting Adjourned: 5:30 PM Respectfully Submitted, Rita Cinquemani Student Services Chair
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