Lafayette College Student Government

October 28^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.

11 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from October 21^st, 2009.

Motion: Ashley

Second: T.J.

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-Minority Scientists and Engineers (MSE) requested approval to use their current budget to pay for student tutors in Math, Science, and Engineering.  In previous years they used donations to pay for the tutors, but they would rather pay with their budget and use donations for conferences.

-Marquis Players requested $380 in supplemental allocations for a Marquis Players’ 25^th Anniversary Showcase on November 13^th 2009 in the Farinon Atrium.  The work order will cost $330 and they would like $50 for giveaways.

-Russian Club submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized club.  They have a goal of bringing Slavic culture to Lafayette.

-Kappa Delta Rho Haunted House is canceled.  The $400 cosponsor reimbursements will remain in the Student Government account.

-The Math Club requested approval to spend more than 15% of their current budget on food.

-Participation Academics Campus Life requested $100 for their information session and t-shirts.

-The Economics Club requested $200 in supplemental allocations for their annual Jeopardy event with faculty and students.

-Pan-Hellenic Council requested that Student Government cosponsor $500 for Stacy Nadeau to come to campus and speak about body image and self-esteem.

-Club Basketball requested $985 in supplemental allocations for tournament fees, transportation, jerseys and equipment.

Gregory Saybolt – Elections

-The members of the Senior Class Council (SCC) were elected.  The six members of the SCC for the class of 2010 are:

Soffie Grossman
Sarah Mulford
Alison Malloy
Daniel Stefan
Haley Torrey
Kate O’Shaghnessy

-Motion to change Student Government representative to the third week of November and the Student Government President and Vice President elections to the fifth week of November.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Greg Saybolt

Motion Passes

-Election Timeline for Student Government Representatives

10/29/09: Student notification of election dates and procedures. Forms sent via email.

11/9/09: Forms and signatures due. Candidates begin campaigning.

11/12/09: “Meet the Candidates” Session

11/16/09 – 11/17/09: Online elections open.

11/18/09: Representatives announced and first transition meeting.

11/23/09: President and Vice President essays due. Candidates begin campaigning.

11/30/09 – 12/1/09: Presidential and Vice Presidential online elections open.

12/2/09: President and Vice President announced and second transition meeting.

12/6/09: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Gavel passing and official transition of new representatives.

Morgan Callahan – Academic Affairs

-The Faculty Tea is tentatively scheduled for December 2^nd 2009 during lunch pending an available location.

Courtney Morin and Nathan Terwilliger – Student Life

-Money left over from the Spirit Week band will be used for free giveaways for the Lafayette vs. Lehigh Football Game.

-The Spirit Week Committee would like Student Government to fund the Midnight Breakfast.

-Friday, November 13^th there will be a First-Year Class Council and Student Government sponsored Spot Event with a toga party theme.

-Motion to allocate $3000 from the Student Government Reserve account for the Midnight Breakfast after the Lafayette vs. Lehigh Football Game.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Elizabeth Blake – Community Affairs

-Met with Steelstacks Campaign Group – Arts Quest in Bethlehem.

-The Group wants college students’ input on how to attract students to come to concerts in Bethlehem.

-The complex is planned to be built by May 2011.

Emily Kimmelman – Public Relations

-The Campus Wide Open Forum will take place on Tuesday, November 3^rd at 7 PM in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights room 104.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

-Motion to approve the Russian Club as a Student Government recognized class 5 organization in the Arts and Culture Block.

Motion: Steve

Second: Morgan

Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to allow Minority Scientists and Engineers to pay for student tutors with their current budget.

Motion: Jenn

Second: Emily

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $330 to Marquis Players for their supplemental allocation request for the work order for their showcase event.

Motion: Ashley

Second: T.J.

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to the Math Club for their supplemental allocation request because food is not approved for general meetings.

Motion: Morgan

Second: Courtney

Motion Passes

-Motion to table the request for Participation Academics Campus Life’s supplemental allocation request since they are currently an inactive club.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Morgan

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $170 to the Economics Club for their supplemental allocation request for Jeopardy prizes.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to table request from Pan-Hellenic Council until they speak with LINC about possible funds.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to table request from Club Basketball for their supplemental allocation request because they are currently a Class 6 inactive club sport and they did not meet with the Budget Committee to explain their request.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Open Forum with President Weiss 11/03/09

What is the organization of the Student Government positions?  Why are the chair positions elected within and not by the student body? (Asked by a Student)

The chair positions were created by student government so that the representatives would have a focus.  The representatives are elected by the student body, but are given their individual responsibility within the group.  Each chair brings information to the government and all must vote to make decisions.  Having the student body vote the student to a chair position is a possibility for next year, but this year’s elections are already underway.

Are the graduating seniors feeling like the college is helping them? (Faculty)

Career Services could spend more time on the subject that is advertised rather than future events.  HPAC is doing a great job for health professions.

What can the college do better? (Faculty)

More attendance at athletic events – may be due to lack of spirit, tradition, and the students already being extremely involved.

Many schools in certain areas do not know about Lafayette and should know about it. (Student)

Lafayette is currently working on being more aggressive about spreading our name.  Cadence is possibly going to D.C. to sing to high school students and speak with students about Lafayette.

Can the college be more transparent about the structure and organization? (Student)

Faculty has its own system that President Weiss does not oversee.  They have confidential discussions at times and are not always shared.  If there is specific information that is needed, President Weiss is willing to work to see if it can be shared.

There is a disconnect between faculty and Greek organizations.  How can they work together better? Faculty reception possibly? (Student)

This problem goes back 25 years.  Faculty used to visit houses often before the change.  There is a group being formed to study this problem and hopefully close this gap.  Faculty may think that they are competing with a system that does not support academics.  The students must get in the minds of the faculty and show them that this is not true.  Faculty is incredibly busy and travel and work more than ever.  Need to cordially invite faculty to fraternity houses and start up conversations.  Invite faculty that you already know and actually bring them to the house so that they feel comfortable.

Are steps being made to expand the Greek system on campus? (Student)

The Greek working group will be discussing it.  The group will consist of faculty, staff, students, and trustees.  They will gain information and make informed decisions.  More information will follow in the near future.

Will the students be informed of the decisions being made before they are decided? (Student)

President Weiss believes all of the information for the Greek group and the Campus Climate study group will be presented to the Lafayette community.

Is there any discussion of expanding majors on campus, such as broadcast? (Student)

New programs are being developed, not in communications, but in life sciences and other topics.

Campus Wide Open Forum: Tonight, November 3rd @ 7 pm in Kirby 104.

Elections: Signatures, essay, and picture due on November 9th. Questions? Email sayboltg@lafayette.edu .

“Monthly Budget Reports” are now bi-semesterly Budget Updates. The mid-semester one was already submitted, and the final one for the semester is due December 1st.

Lafayette College Student Government

October 21^st, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:04 PM.

11 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from October 14^th, 2009.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-Women’s Club Lacrosse approval for reactivation as a Student Government recognized sports club.

-The Open Forum with President Weiss will be on November 3^rd, at 7:00 PM in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights 104.

-Sports Management and Business requested $65 in supplemental allocations for gift certificates for fantasy baseball teams.

Gregory Saybolt – Elections

-There are eight senior class students running for Senior Class Council (SCC).  Elections will take place October 22^nd through October 26^th through an online poll.

Courtney Morin and Nathan Terwilliger – Student Life

-For Spirit Week, New Day Dawn, which is an alumni band, will open for B.O.B. on Thursday, November 19^th 2009.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

-Motion to approve Women’s Club Lacrosse as a Student Government recognized class 5 sports club.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Ingrid

Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to allocate $0 to Sports Management and Business for their supplemental allocation request due to issues with betting and gambling laws.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to Sailing Club for their supplemental allocation request from September 23^rd 2009 due to lack of follow through.  Issue can be reconsidered in the future.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $4449.99 to Women’s Rugby for their supplemental allocation request from September 30^th, 2009 for the purchase of a new scrum sled.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Motion: Emily

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Lafayette College Student Government

October 14^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM.

14 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from October 7th, 2009 pending changes.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-Kappa Delta Rho requested that Student Government cosponsor the KΔΡ Haunted House on October 31^st with $500 for supplies and decorations.

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to cosponsor with up to $400 from the Student Government account for the KΔΡ Haunted House for supplies and decorations.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 PM.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Lafayette College Student Government

October 7^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.

14 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from September 23^rd, 2009 pending changes.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-Technology Entertainment Design (TED) requested $75 in supplemental allocations for food at their next meeting.

-The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) requested $250 in supplemental allocations for membership dues, office supplies, and advertisements for their upcoming event.

-Students supporting the movement on campus concerning Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, diversity and community inclusiveness discussed their beliefs and requested support.

-Kappa Kappa Gamma and Zeta Psi requested that Student Government cosponsor Fall Fest with $400.  This event will bring children from the Easton community on to campus for events and will also raise money to donate to the Easton Area Community Center.

Maire Newton – Vice President

-Gregory Schorr will be the new student member on the Student Appeals Committee.

Gregory Saybolt – Elections Chair

- The members of the First-Year Class Council for 2009-2010 are:

Evan Gooberman

Maddie Laskoski

Phil Schaffer

Brendan Flood

Nicole Maguire

Chao Wang

Connor Drigotas

Steven Tringali

David Kafafian

Nathan Terwilliger and Courtney Morin – Student Life

-On Thursday November 19^th 2009 the Spirit Week Pep Rally and Concert will take place in the evening.

-The Spirit Week Committee met and is discussing plans for Spirit Week.

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to allocate $0 to Minority Scientists and Engineers for their supplemental allocation request from September 30^th, 2009.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 for Technology Entertainment Design (TED) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: T.J.

Motion Passes

-Motion to cosponsor with up to $400 for Fall Fest with Kappa Kappa Gamma and Zeta Psi.

Motion: Maire

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $120 to The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $10,000 to the Lafayette Activities Forum (LAF) for the concert on November 19^th for Spirit Week.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Due to the fact that Fall Break coincided with the Budget Committee meeting this week, if you have a Supplementary Allocation request you may submit it on Wednesday. A representative from your organization should attend the SG Body meeting on Wednesday at 5 pm to present the request.

Thank you!

Lafayette College Student Government

September 30^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM.

11 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from September 23^rd, 2009.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Emily

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-Minority Scientists and Engineers (MSE) requested $700 in supplemental allocations towards tutors for math, science, and engineering classes.

-The Lafayette Com-Artists submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized club.  The club is centered on comedy, including stand-up and improvisation.

-Club Softball requested $1000 in supplemental allocations for umpires, uniforms and transportation.

-Global China Connection (GCC) requested $150 in supplemental allocations for supplies for a traditional Asian festival.

-Women’s Rugby requested $4449.99 in supplemental allocations to buy a new scrum sled.

-Student Government will cosponsor an event at The Spot on October 17^th 2009 with the First-year Class Council (FCC) that will be elected in the coming weeks.

-Student Government discussed having a large band this year for the Spring Concert since last year the budget was much smaller.

-Motion to allocate $30,000 from the Student Government account to the Lafayette Activities Forum (LAF) for the 2010 Spring Concert.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $20,000 from the Student Government reserve account to the Lafayette Activities Forum (LAF) for the 2010 Spring Concert.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Maire Newton – Vice President

-The Leadership Toolbox was held yesterday afternoon from 4:30-7:00 PM and was successful with about 40 student leaders.

-The second Leadership Toolbox will be held next Wednesday, October 7^th from 7:00-9:30 PM.

-One student member of the Student Appeals Committee resigned, so a replacement will be found as soon as possible based on applications from last year.

-A student member of the Enrollment Planning Committee also resigned and has already been replaced.  Ibtihal Hyder is the new member of the Enrollment Planning Committee.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

-Motion to approve The Lafayette Com-Artists as a Class 5 Arts and Culture Organization.

Motion: Maire

Second: Nathan

Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to table the request from Minority Scientists and Engineers (MSE) due to the need for additional information about tutors and ATTIC.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Ingrid

Motion Passes

-Motion to table the request from Club Softball due to possible misinformation about current funds for the organization.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $150 to Global China Connection (GCC) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: Steve

Second: Max

Motion Passes

-Motion to table the request from Women’s Rugby until approval and more information from Jodie Frey.        Motion: John

Second: Courtney

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Lafayette College Student Government

September 23rd, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 4:59 PM.

12 members were present.

Motion to approve minutes from September 16^th, 2009 pending changes.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Emily

Motion Passes

Ashley Juavinett – President

-The Sailing Club requested $1300 in supplemental allocation to buy a used boat.

-Technology Entertainment Design (TED) requested $75 in supplemental allocations for food for their next meeting.

-The Wrestling Team requested approval for reactivation as a Student Government recognized sports club.

-The Asian Cultural Association requested $50 in supplemental allocations for food for their first meeting.

-Club Baseball requested $507.16 for motel rooms and for van rentals.

-The Neuroscience Club requested $60 in supplemental allocations for block party supplies.

-The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) requested $500 for t-shirts for a fundraiser.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

-Motion to approve The Wrestling Team as a Class 5 Organization.

Motion: Steve

Second: John

Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to table the request from The Sailing Club due to the need for additional information.

Motion: John

Second: Steve

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $75 to Technology Entertainment Design (TED) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $50 to the Asian Cultural Association (ACA) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: Steve

Second: Max

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to Club Baseball for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: Steve

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $30 to The Neuroscience Club for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Saybolt

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Emily

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

Lafayette College Student Government

September 16th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.

12 members were present.

Ashley Juavinett – President

• The Lafayette Association of Visual Artists (LAVA) submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized club.
• Futsal submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized sports club.
• The Unity Team requested $50 in supplemental allocations for pizza and beverages for their first meeting of the year.
• The Asian Cultural Association requested $30 in supplemental allocations for block party supplies.
• Social Gaming Network requested $250 in supplemental allocations to replace stolen supplies.
• Newman Association requested permission to use $2200 of their budget on food in addition to the $2025 that was previously agreed upon.
• Technology Entertainment Design (TED) requested $75 in supplemental allocations for food for their first meeting of the year.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

-Block Meetings will be placed on hold until further notice.

-Motion to approve the Lafayette Association of Visual Artists (LAVA) as a Class 5 Organization.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to approve Futsal as a Class 5 Organization pending discussion with Jodie Frey.

Motion: Ashley

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to allocate $50 to The Unity Team for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $30 to the Asian Cultural Association for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Morgan

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $130 to the Social Gaming Network for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: T.J.

Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to Technology Entertainment Design (TED) for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: John

Second: Maire

Motion Passes

-Motion to grant permission for Newman Association to use an additional $2200 of their budget for food in addition to the $2025 previously agreed upon.

Motion: John

Second: Max

Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 PM.

Motion: John

Second: Greg Schorr

Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.