Sixteenth meeting of the tenth Senate was called to order at 5:00 pm on Tuesday February 14,
2012.
Dr. Audrey Jennings of OSD spoke at the beginning of the meeting.
There were 25 senators present. Senator Broderick moved to approve minutes from last week.
Passed.
Officer reports
President Billy Stephens
Congrats to Mallory Treece who is our new PR committee head and Jane will once again be
Director of PR. Also JD Shadburne and Kevin Adams will be up next week as Presidential
appointment for Senate. March 2 is the deadline for application and the elections will be March
27-28.
Speaker Egerer: All senators have to run again for next year.
March 25 is the SGA sponsored baseball game and we might be getting the party deck. We will
be moved to DUC room 310 the week after spring break. I am passing around a signup sheet
for the Food Service Committee which will be on February 23 in the afternoon sometime, not
sure of the time yet. Kenny and I have been working with Dr. Ardrey to sent students to the
debate watch next year.
Executive Vice President Kendrick Bryan
Remember that every seat is open in the fall and every senator must reapply in the fall. Your
term ends in May. Billy and I sat with Dr. Ardrey about sending students to the debate watch,
mock election, the DNC, and the RNC as well as the inauguration. We are looking into transcript
vouchers so students can get free transcript in Potter hall. I am also talking to Keyana about a
library program in the library during finals week.
Administrative Vice President Devon Hilderbrandt
We have a new bill up today so take a look. It needs to be passed today because three of those
organizations need money by the middle of March. I have a budget overview but if you want
detailed run down email me. There is $10,000 in general Senate funding. If you have any
questions please meet with me.
Speaker Kaylee Egerer
Happy Valentine’s Day! Please leave your agenda if you don’t want it so I can recycle them.
Way to go with legislation, we have four pieces up for first read.
Staff Reports
Chief of Staff- Katie Stillwell
I apologize for my tardiness. I hear that last week was success and I encourage you to move
forward with ideas. We have been working to make sure everyone is aware of the budget. If you
don’t know something please ask those questions. My goal is to work on officer transitions so
when you feel that you're ready to move up a leadership role you will have something to look at
that is more than just the constitution or by laws.
Director of Academic and Student Affairs -Travis Taylor
I am working on HODS applications and the deadline should be set soon. I am working with
Brittany on a study away bill for next week. Legislation looks good so keep it up.
IT Director- Cory Dodds
I have added a tab on the SGA site called "Links for Students." I put the Big Red Dollar
locations link under that tab as well as a link to information about the DUC Renovation. If
anyone has any other suggestions feel free to email them to me. Also, on Friday, I had a
meeting with the Registrar regarding transcript vouchers. Everyone is on board, however, they
have requested that I provide them with a written proposal. I plan to meeting with them again
later in the week to hopefully get this finished up. Go Tops.
Secretary Calhoun: Cory is up for Coming Home King this Thursday at the game at 7 pm so
come out and support him.
Director of Public Relations- Jane Wood
Committee Reports
Campus Improvements-Keyana Boka
Today we will be doing some feedback on our ideas from last week. We have our first legislation
up which was written by Daniel Shaw.
Public Relations- Mallory Treece
We will meet outside the door today. If you are interested come by. I won't be having meetings
after senate so come let me know what day is good for you guys.
Academic Affairs- Brittany Crowley
My committee meeting will be on Thursday at 4:45 in the "fishbowl."
Legislative Research- Eileen Forsythe
Nice legislation up today. We will meet Thursday at 4:30 in the SGA office.
Student Affairs- Natalie Broderick
We will have a brief meeting today about future legislation. We have one bill up for first read so
check that out.
Special Reports
DUC Steering Committee
Speaker Egerer: They will be putting up a temporary building on south lawn complete with
heating and cooling, bathrooms, and such that will serve as Fresh Food this summer. They are
figuring things out but once Fresh moves out then they will most likely be moving the Food
Court into the tent. DUC renovation will be done by July 4, 2014.
Unfinished Business
Presidential appointments
Speaker Egerer: I will be appointing a parliamentarian, Nicki Seay.
Nicki Seay: I am a freshman here and I have past experience on a team in high school that was
over parliamentary procedure and I am excited to do it.
Speaker Egerer: The parliamentarian makes sure that the Senate is orderly.
Bill 1-12-S: Funding for the Organizations Alpha Tau Omega, Up ‘til Dawn, WKU Chess Club,
Public Relations Student Society of America, Sigma Tau Delta, Badminton Club, WKU
American Marketing Association
Senator Johnson motioned to suspend the by-laws and move Bill 1-12-S 2 into old business.
One senator opposed and two abstained. Passed.
Devon Hilderbrandt: All these organizations did really well with their applications and they blew
us away in the interviews. The Chess club is having a Russian physicist who is a chess grand
master and will be giving a speech at WKU. Several of these organizations have conventions
coming up in March and need their money soon.
Senator Forsythe: Friendly amendment in the third whereas clause, change “there” to “their”.
Senator Chaney: In the whereas above that one the same “there” to “their”.
Senator Shaw: Friendly amendment to add the word “these” at end of the therefore clause and
add a period at the end.
Two senators abstained. Bill passed.
Senator Cottrell motioned to move back into the by-laws. One senator opposed. Bill passed.
New Business
Resolution 1-12-S: Resolution to Support the Right of Free Speech As Pertaining to Western
Kentucky University Students
Resolution 2-12-S: Resolution to Support an Uncensored and Economically Free Internet
Bill 2-12-S: Funding fro the 2012 Locks of Love Benefit Event
Announcements
Kendrick Bryan: Audrey Jennings is a very valuable resource and she is located in the Honors
college so be sure to visit her. We've had several national scholarship winners in SGA so
please go see her. Cory Dodds is currently applying for a Truman scholarship. They will help
you apply for anything.
Senator Shaw: There are two resolutions up for first read. I recommend that you look up the
issue online as they are important issues.
Travis Taylor: I see you have President Obama on the contacts. Will Obama be present for
comments?
Senator Shaw: I have that on there to send it to Obama.
Devon Hilderbrandt: Org aid is on Wednesday from 4-5 and Thursday from 4-5.
Speaker Egerer: The WKU Spirit Masters are having a meet and greet a week from tonight at
Stakz from 7:00-9:00. Proceeds to fund the Spirit Masters.
Secretary Calhoun: Remember to come see me Senators if you are late so I won’t count you
absent. Don’t forget to go to the game on Thursday to support Cory Dodds and Mac Mullins and
Billy Stephens!
Senator Mullins motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded and passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:33 pm on Tuesday February 14, 2012.