Minutes of the
STUDENT ASSOCIATION SENATE
OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
24 March 2013
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by James Zanayed at 6:04 p.m. in the Clara Sperling Skyroom of the
Holmes Student Center. Senate Clerk Chad Harris conducted a roll call of Senators. Also present were
mayoral candidates John Ray and Jennifer Groce, plus Senators At Large to be and Vice President Dr.
John R. Jones, with a quorum present, the meeting proceeded. Speaker Zanayed asked Senator Sarna to
lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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MEETING AND AGENDA APPROVAL
Speaker Zanayed motions to approve last meetings minutes. Speaker Zanayed motions to move agenda
items B and C from new business to old business and to pass the items as consent agenda. Motion
passes.
SPEAKER’S REPORT
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Next week there is no Senate Meeting (Observance of Easter)
Addressed Attendance issues within the Senate itself. Will be meeting with those at (2/3)
Senate will be voting on the budget 2 weeks from today.
SA week is approaching, Get your friends involved and get the attendance high.
Student Choice Awards are this week, try to attend as there will be senators and your peers
receiving said awards.
Went to Naperville Campus to give opinion on the next President of NIU
Expressed the disgust of the problems within the NIU Administration, Students are “tired” of
defending the issues that give us a negative image.
Time was Yielded to Mayoral Candidate John Ray
Time was Yielded to Mayoral Candidate Jennifer Groce
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Chairman Domke, Athletics and Student Involvement
Athletics Committee meeting in the Skyroom 3/24/13 after Senate
Deputy Speaker Theodore
Board of Elections: Tuesday and Wednesday, working to make sure the booths are setup and secured. If
anyone needs more flyers contact the SA and/or Deputy Speaker Theodore for additions.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH REPORT(S)
President Delonte Leflore
Need more participation from students in getting more people out to vote.
Mayoral Elections, We need to hold them accountable on their promises, Express the concerns of the
students.
Student Association opinion on concealed carry/ assault weapons. Please meet with Delonte
Vice President Gina Gregolunas
Meeting with organizations this week to recognize within the next few weeks.
Director of Public Affairs Tequila Faulkner
SA Week starts Tuesday 9am-6pm
Michael Jackson Tribute starts Wednesday
Pizza Party Thursday
Job Fair 10am-2pm
Director of Advertising Jack Barry
Get out and vote, bring your friends.
Been placing signs around the buses, advertising is coming to a close for this semester.
Director of Campus Life Daihee Cho
5-7pm is the Pizza party to meet your future SA leaders on Thursday
Met with the Veteran Student Association for the first time in order to get to know our Veterans.
NIU Cares day is 4/20 for those of you trying to get involved.
Director of Mass Transit Seth Peritz
Discussing a few route changes that will go public once they pass through the trials already set in place.
OLD BUSINESS
SAB 44039: A Bill to confirm NIU Competitive Cheerleading Club
 Heather Bennet Speaks on the Groups behalf
 Amendments to Article III Section C and E were made and passed.
 Article 3: Strike Section c Appointment of Officers – Replace with C: Election of officers – The
officers shall be elected by club membership and determined by majority vote at a regularly
scheduled meeting.
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Section E Strike “faculty advisor and the” and replace “choose” with “elect”
Bill passes at 7:30 pm
SAR 44052: A Bill Resolution to Proclamate Melissa Williams
 Speaker Zanayed endorses the resolution
 Resolution passes at 7:31 pm
 Melissa Williams approaches to accept her award
SAR 44053: A Resolution to appoint Richard Young to Senator at Large
 Richard Young speaks on his own behalf
 Resolution passes 7:36 pm
 Senator takes Oath of Office
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Michael Theodore:
Board of Elections meeting after Senate
Go to Mike for more pamphlets on elections.
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker Zanayed requested a motion to adjourn. Motion is made by Senator Theodore. Seconded by
Senator Clark. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:04 p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY
Chad A. Harris, Clerk of the Senate & Special Assistant to the Speaker.