MGM 13/15
MONASH UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SERVICE
MEETING MINUTE
Meeting 13/15 of MUISS was held at 6:00pm on Monday the 7th of September, 2015 in MUISS
Lounge, Campus Centre.
1. Attendance
President:
General Secretary:
Treasurer:
Publications Officer:
Education Officer:
Activities Officer:
Services and Welfare Officer:
Gensec portfolio:
Treasury portfolio:
Publications portfolio:
Education portfolio:
Activities portfolio:
Services and Welfare portfolio:
Nina Khairina (Chair)
Anne Vu
Mary Isaac
Thirushi Ganeshanathan
Ammar Sukhera
William Nanda
Lynette Irungu
Tricia Ong (Minutes)
Jundi Mulia (Apologies)
Huong Ngo
Ravindi Radalage
Thineas Rajoo
Harry Liu
Roshenee Gunusagaran
Sabby Gill
Naufal Avianda
Karekhaa Nair
Peter Wang
Lewin Khuu
Rihanna Bui (Apologies)
Trang Vo
Panah Fasihi
Ramsha Khan (Apologies)
Le Nguyen
Zoha Farooq
Raelin Han
Faye Guo (Apologies)
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2. Acknowledgement of traditional owner of land
This MGM acknowledges and pays respect to the people of the Kulin nations as the
original and ongoing owners and custodians of this land. The MUISS commits itself to
actively fight alongside Indigenous people for reconciliation and justice for all
Indigenous Australians.
3. Confirmation of agenda order
4. Motion for Program for Leadership and Careers Engagement (PLACE)
Motion #1
“That this MUISS Committee authorises the expenditure of $2000 to pay for PLACE from
the budget line 652900 – Other Activities.”
MOVER: Ammar
SECONDER: William
FOR: 12
AGAINST: 0
ABSTENTIONS: 0
MOTION PASSED
Ammar says that we require this because this is a whole day conference targeting almost 100
students. We have received $5000 from Daryl Evans (Provost of Learning and Teaching) who
is also willing to come speak at event. Apart from that, MUISS needs to support this project
[financially]. PLACE will teach international students skills to jump through those hoops.
5. Motion for International Students Week (ISW)
Motion #2
“That this MUISS Committee authorises the expenditure of $500 to pay for ISW from YNJ
Migration Consultants Sponsorship. This will be taken from the budget line 651100 –
Projects.”
MOVER: Mary
SECONDER: Lewin
FOR: 13
AGAINST: 0
ABSTENTIONS: 0
MOTION PASSED
This money was Anh’s sponsorship money, however needs to be passed through
committee before it can be spent.
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6. Motion for Free Breakfast
Motion #3
“That this MUISS Committee authorises the expenditure of $40 per week to pay for ISW
from budget line 651100 – Projects.”
MOVER: Lynette
SECONDER: Lewin
FOR: 17
AGAINST: 0
ABSTENTIONS: 0
MOTION PASSED
7. Election reopening and forum
MUISS Elections have been reopened until Monday 12pm. Three positions are currently
still open: Services and Welfare, Activities, and Education.
Nina urges potential nominees to think about whether or not they will have time for next
year before nominating themselves.
Ammar has stepped in temporarily for next year’s Education officer. Ammar asks that if
you know anyone interested in the position to please tell him.
Election forum is to be held 1-3pm this Wednesday in R7, Rotunda and cannot be
changed. Committee was asked to invite their friends.
Nina states that participating in the forum is not compulsory but it is nothing compared
to what they had to do last year campaign-wise.
8. MUISS Olympics updates
To be held on Saturday 12th of September 2015. William asks that everyone should
message him if they can help.
Currently there are 13 badminton teams, 5 basketball teams, and 4 futsal teams
registered. Still need 1 basketball team and 2 futsal teams. Reminders to complete
payments will be sent out this week.
There are 57 volunteers which is more than enough.
Information regarding medals will be decided later.
9. Permanent Residency (PR) Seminar
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There are 35 people registered for the PR Seminar by YNJ Migration Consultants. It will
be held next Wednesday 9th of September 4-6pm. William says we need 50 people and
asks that committee please promote to their friends.
10. General business
Nina has been contacted by Monash Dancesport regarding an event aimed at
international students to be held on Thursday of Week 8, 17th of September.
She states that don’t have to be involved however they have asked for funding to pay for
pizzas.
Ammar says that this may take spotlight away from our own events and suggests that
perhaps it could be put at the end of PLACE.
Mary says that she would rather spend the money on Free Breakfast than this as we are
giving them money but not really getting much out of it.
Nina suggests that we merge it with PLACE. Ravindi suggests they can do it at MUISS
Olympics.
Nina will contact Monash Dancesport to negotiate further planning of the event.
Meeting closed at 6:53pm.