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.

Lafayette College Student Government
September 9th, 2009

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

11 members were present.

Ashley Juavinett – President

• The Neuroscience Club requested $100 in supplemental allocations for their first meeting of the semester.
• Pards to People requested permission to use $243.85 of their budget for a mixer at the spot.
• Alternative School Break requested $200 in supplemental allocations for their fall and spring retreat food.
• The Association of Black Collegians requested permission to use $80 of their budget to buy Rita’s for an event.
• Questioning Established Sexual Taboos (QuEST) requested permission to use $150 of their budget for a brownbag on September 10^th.
• Tae Kwon Do requested information about their budget.
• Global China Connection (GCC) submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized club.
• The Capture the Flag Club submitted a constitution for approval as a Student Government recognized club.
• The Table Tennis Club requested reactivation of the club.

Maire Newton – Vice President

• The Leadership Toolbox for organization leaders will take place on September 29^th from 4:30-7:00 PM and on October 7^th from 7:00-9:30 PM.

Max Greene – Multicultural Affairs

• Amina DeBurst and Max will serve on the new Lafayette Intercultural Networking Council (LINC) steering committee.

Steve Gadomski – Student Organizations

• Block Meetings where leaders of organizations can meet about cosponsoring and attending events will begin at the beginning of October.  One member of each club must attend their assigned Block Meeting each month.

-Motion to approve Global China Connection (GCC) as a Class 5 Organization.

Motion: Steve
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

-Motion to approve Capture the Flag Club as a Class 5 Organization pending approval from Jodie Frey.

Motion: Steve
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

-Motion to approve reactivation of Table Tennis Club as a Class 5 Organization pending confirmation of equipment and approval from Jodie Frey.

Motion: Steve
Second: Greg Schorr
Motion Passes

John Doyle – Treasurer

-Motion to allocate $75 to The Neuroscience Club for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: Maire
Second: Greg Schorr
Motion Passes

-Motion to allocate $0 to Alternative School Break for their supplemental allocation request.

Motion: Ashley
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

-Motion to grant permission for Pards to People to use $243.85 of their budget for a mixer at the spot.

Motion: Ashley
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

-Motion to grant permission for the Association of Black Collegians to use $80 of their budget to buy ices for an event.

Motion: Ashley
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

-Motion to grant permission for QuEST to use $150 of their budget for food for a brownbag.

Motion: Ashley
Second: Maire
Motion Passes

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Motion: Maire
Second: Greg Schorr
Motion Passes

Faithfully Submitted,

J.M.R.

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