MINUTES
4/9/12
Time called to order: 6:02 pm
Absences: Austin Chapman, Mason Cox, Flint Holbrook
Guest Speaker:
Student Concerns: If you know any veterans who want to get involved, talk to Mike. Stephen : SGA still hasn’t finished this freaking election. Motion made to start OSU SGA National Guard and then promptly enforce marshal law.
Minutes from the previous meeting: Approved 4/9/12
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Civic Affairs: I went to city council, and will be going back May 7 th . A proposal for Eskridge by Will Rogers Elementary
School wants to change the area to 2+ family condos. There are concerns about how wide the streets are. This is just poor planning on the on the school district, not the students’ fault. Some pregnant lady said “I don’t want college kids near my kids.” Mike: The city council’s vacant seat went to Philip Pina, a well-qualified Stillwater elementary teacher.
Marie: Did he used to work for the post office? Mike: No, he used to work in a suburb of Boston.
Internal Affairs: No report.
University: I attended the Food Advisory Meeting with Terry Baker in Dining Services. All of the union places are open, and if you experienced any pricing problems, go to 470 Student Union. There will be a sustainability dinner, the first dining scholarship will be awarded, and there is a parking meeting this Thursday.
Vice Chair: Dragonfly is on Thursday, and there will be lady boys everywhere.
Chair: I am voting for Leona to most likely get arrested.
SENATE REPORT
Senate Whip: Mike chaired the meeting, and it was the fastest meeting this semester. A bunch of stuff was tabled, we gave money, and we took it back.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS
President: The end of the year party will be on April 26 at 6pm at Marie’s house. We will have barbeque from Klein’s
Catering including smoked, sliced beef brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausages. In Group II, we saw Theater and
Music. This week is the last meeting where we allocate money.
Vice President: Dragonfly tickets can be ordered if you want to go, but you have to go if we purchase them for you.
We are sponsoring Levi Rackley aka Dixie Lix for Dragonfly. Our sustainability organization will be picking up large items Saturday, April 29 th if you email them at realcowboysrecycle@gmail.com
. In Kerr Drummond on April 22 from noon-6pm you can drop off smaller items. It does not cost for them to pick up your items. Stephen: Will they pick up dead bodies? Answer: Those decompose themselves, or you can put it in a couch.
Advisor: The ReUnion committee will match funds requests up to $400 for events during ReUnion week in and around the Student Union if anyone is interested in applying. Do we want to do an event? It is from the 10 th -21 st of
September. Sign up to bring stuff to the cookout! Nick C.: Is the Student Union not open?
RAC Director: If you have questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, there is a jar on my desk if you want the
RAC director to know. This can also be things you love, see that need changes, and things that would make the position more effective. Macie is being awarded for being a Student Employee of the Year Nominee on Wednesday if you want to come. Eat the brownies!
Secretary/Treasurer: Fill out and return the Dubious Distinction Awards!
Attorney General:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Motion made to reopen Internal Affairs Chair nominations since Matt Mansell has been called to service. Second. Consent. Matt Y. nominated the illustrious Stephen Rogers. Second. Consent. He accepted the nomination. Motion made to close nominations. Second. Consent. Stephen Rogers is the new Internal Affairs Chair.
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jenna: Elite Repeat will also pick up stuff from your home and the proceeds will go to domestic violence victims. Hanna: Relay for Life is on Friday. We will be selling t-shirts, so come donate and hang out. Macie:
Tonight is TOMS Style Your Sole and Tuesday is One Day Without Shoes. Marie: Real Pokes Pass It On sells the stuff and donates the money to Habitat for Humanity. If you have something t hat can’t resell, you can drop it off at the convenience center for free with a student ID. There will be roll off dumpsters in Greek Life. Bike repair will be 11-4.
Graduating seniors can donate their bikes to parking and transit.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION: James: Who decides when events are? Mike
: It’s a quiet board that meets in secret.
James: They are having another event on the same day and time as Dragonfly. The supreme court is meeting tonight about the election results. Meeting adjourned at 6:32