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.

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