Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172 http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Location:
Watsonville Center
Room A140
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 18 th , 2012
3:30 pm – 5:27 pm
Total on Roster: 19
Votes needed for simple
majority vote: 50% + 1 = 11
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 13
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday October 18 th , 2012 . The meeting time and location information is noted on the agenda. The purpose of this meeting is to be the direct representation of Cabrillo College’s Student Body.
We will see to it that the student’s best interests are being served and that the students are given the opportunity to be heard. If you have any questions, please contact us at 831.477.5677. If needed, you can be provided with any disability-related modification or accommodations; please call
Disabled Student Program and Services at (831) 479-6379. Requests should be made as early as possible, though on-campus transportation can be called for at any time. Please note that any action item that is discussed may not have an action taken during this meeting.
Yeas nays abstain
VII B Joseph moves to approve $300.00 for the International Student Scholarship Laura seconds the motion.
16 0 3 Passed
I.
Call to Order
A.
Roll Call
B.
President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
C.
Vice President : Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
D.
Treasurer : Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
E.
Legislative Representative : Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
F.
Student Trustee : Cedar Green, PRESENT
G.
Inter-Club Council Chair : Devin Monahan, PRESENT
H.
Watsonville Representative : Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
I.
Scotts Valley Representative : VACANT
J.
Senators at Large
K.
Bobby Buckter, PRESENT
L.
Tana Desandres: PRESENT
M.
Carter Forest: PRESENT
N.
Sharon O’Connor: PRESENT
O.
Ivan Sumano-Vargas: PRESENT
P.
Bianca Torres: PRESENT
Q.
Joseph Watkins: PRESENT
R.
Rory Schneider: ABSENT
S.
Nadine Assaffat: PRESENT
T.
Tabitha Mahoney: PRESENT
U.
Natasha Wells: PRESENT
V.
Dieter Schmidtmeier: PRESENT
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
Ivan moves to adopt the agenda for October 18, 2012 Carter seconds the motion. 12 yeas 7 abstain
III.
Approval of the Minutes
A.
October 4 th , 2012
3 minutes
3 minutes
Joseph moves to approve the minutes for October 4, 2012 Abby seconds the motion. Unanimous pass
B.
October 11 th , 2012
Tabled.
IV.
Public Comments
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Senate on issues not already appearing on the agenda. There will be a limit of five (5) minutes per speaker.

Mario, transfer councilor at Watsonville campus, encouraged us to represent at College and Career night on November 5 th .
There will be UC/CSU application workshop and an essay workshop, details to come. Please ask your councilor for information about the TAG form and which schools except them. And please stay on top of monitoring your credits; you may have everything you need to transfer.
V.
President Announcements
 Next Thursday Adrianna from Scott’s Valley will be visiting us regarding Spring 2013.
5 Minutes
1

Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172 http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc

There have been numerous break-ins on campus. PLEASE put away all of your personal belongings and make sure every door is closed and locked when leaving an office and classrooms.
VI.
Special Items
Nothing special to report.
VII.
New Business .
A.
Appointment of a New Senato
1.
Scotts Valley Representative
3 Minutes for speech, 3 minutes for questions
B.
International Student Scholarship Info. / Action D. Constantino 5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $300.00
from the Programs Account for the
International Students Scholarship. Last year’s senate approved this item, however, the purchase requisition was never completed and the student who was awarded this scholarship is still awaiting the check.
*Joseph moves to approve $300.00 for the International Student Scholarship Laura seconds the motion. 16 yeas 3 abstain
C.
Town Hall Meeting Info. / Discuss. A. González 10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 22 nd from 2:30 to 4pm in the 450 Forum.

Voter registration committee has been working very diligently in bringing awareness to the propositions that weigh heavy on community colleges in California. We are hoping for more volunteers to help with handing out flyers, tabling for voter registration and representing the Student Senate. Lets wear out shirts to uniform and stand united.
D.
Teleconferencing Meetings Info. / Discuss. N. Assaffat 10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding teleconferencing our meetings with the starfish device to allow students who cannot be physically present at the meetings be able to listen in.

Bobby and Nadine are working together to facilitate better communications between campuses. Bobby is working on obtaining the equipment and working with other clubs with the ownership/responsibilities. This could help bridge the gap between Watsonville and Aptos students. During college week State Universities were using this form of communication for their tours for distant students. Stage one (1) will begin next Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. with a test run of the equipment and if we are able to establish communication with Watsonville
E.
Sustainability Events Info. / Discuss. B. Buckter 10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding sustainability events.
 There is a file in dropbox with the club’s meeting material. The idea behind these events is to have student all over
California to become involved in sustainability. The students’ proposals and resolutions are taken into consideration.
Karen Groppi, Advisor for sustainability recommended exploring the links that are available for reference. Contact
Bobby Buckter for more information.
F.
College-Wide Support Grant Presentation Info. / Discuss.
This item is up for discussion regarding the College-Wide Support Grants.

Next week there will be a presentation on this item.
VIII.
Committee Reports
Bobby: I gave Natasha my report and she rocked. Forum meeting went well.
Carter: Tech committee would like minutes.
D. Constantino 10 Minutes
3 minutes ea.
Abby: P.R. committee will not meet this week. Business cards are available and the 10 shirts are on their way.
Tana: SLO presented on theft problems and theft problems.
Cedar: Buttons are ready to wear.
Nadine: Social Justice committee partnered with Global Politics club planning for the M.L.K. event. The event is planed for the third (3 rd ) Wednesday in February. Please share your input. Future meeting times will be announced.
Laura: remember your Student Health facility is there to offer help with counseling services, reproductive services and minor cold symptoms. There is discussion about them moving to a location on campus with more privacy.
IX.
Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A.
Executive Officers
2 minutes ea.
President: Charlotte Achen: CCSAA is this weekend and I am so excited.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg: P.R. committee needs extra manpower to make buttons and hand out flyers for Monday’s event.
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino: Next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. meeting.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett:
2

Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172 http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
S tudent Trustee: Cedar Green
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan:
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
Senators-at-Large
Carter Frost
Ivan Sumano – Vargas
Tana Desandres
Bianca Torres
Sharon O’Connor
Joseph Watkins
Bobby Buckter
Rory Schneider
Nadine Assaffat
Natasha Wells
Tabitha Mahoney: There are events coming up: M.E.N.S.A., Berkeley grad student to discuss transferring and her experience at the university and researcher. More information to come.
Dieter Schmidtmeier
C.
Advisors 5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto: Great signage around campus. If you or your club(s) would like to use the projector please contact your advisor for assistance. Food pantry will be stocked with donations; anything left over will go to Second Harvest.
Flor Chacòn
X.
Agenda Building

Campus waste labeling

Grants

Town Hal follow-up

Minutes

CSSA recap
XI.
Adjournment
Student Senate Executive Meeting Agenda
5 Minutes
4:42 pm
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
President: Charlotte Achen, PRESENT
D.
Vice President : Laura Hunerberg, PRESENT
E.
Treasurer : Darwin Constantino, PRESENT
F.
Legislative Representative
: Aimeé Cornett, PRESENT
G.
Student Trustee : Cedar Green, PRESENT
H.
Inter-Club Council Chair : Devin Monahan, PRESENT
I.
Watsonville Representative : Abbygale Gonzalez, PRESENT
Scotts Valley Representative : PRESENT
XII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
Darwin moves to approve the agenda for October 18, 2012 Laura seconds the motion. unanimous
XIII.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
Tabled
XIV.
Regular Business
A.
Attendance from Last Meeting
B.
Discussion of Meeting
C.
Discussion of Senate
D.
Assigning and Updates of Mentors
XV.
Advisors Reports
Sesario Escoto: Please bring your business cards to the CCSSA conference this weekend. Network!
Flor Chacòn
XVI.
Executive Agenda Requests
XVII.
Adjournment
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
5Minutes
5 Minutes ea.
3

Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172 http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
XVIII.
XIX.
Upcoming Senate Meetings
5:27 p.m.
Unless noted, the Student Senate will be holding their meetings the following days at 3pm on the Aptos Campus in SAC East 225.
November 1 st
November 15 th (3 -4pm)
December 6 th
October 25 th
November 8 th
November 29 th (Watsonville)
4