El Camino College
Associated Students Organization
Senate Special Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2012
Administration Room 131
1:00pm
I.
Call to Order
 Dillan Horton called the meeting to order at 1:00pm.
As
II. Roll Call
Voting Members of the Senate (Present):
Dillan Horton (Chairperson), Brooke Matson, Derrick Moon, Simone Montague-Jackson, Nathan
Wofford, Jasmine Hormati, Melina Mossberg, Kelly Ng, Marisa Tam, Priscilla Young, Kirsten
Hartman, Aysha Shaikh, Tiffany Tran, Emma Robertson, Valencia Clark, Sarah Hafiz, Gustavo
Garcia, Sarah Rednour, Haylee Beynon
Absent:
Bilal Akhtar, Alexander Clavel
III. Approval of the Minutes
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Motion to approve the minutes of November 20th as is made by Brooke Matson. Seconded by
Aysha Shaikh. Motion passed.
IV. Approval of the Agenda
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Brooke stated to move Item 6.8 before Item 6.5.
Motion to approve the agenda of December 6th as amended by Jasmine Hormati. Seconded by
Tiffany Tran. Motion passed.
V. Old Business
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VIII.
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None.
Motion to suspend the orders of the day to move Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
before New Business made by Nathan Wofford. Seconded by Brooke Matson. Motion
passed.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Nahasi Lee, student at the Compton Community Education Center, wanted to applaud the
student leaders that volunteer their time to look out for their constituents. He stated that the
Compton ASO has visited ECC ASO and is looking forward to see ECC ASO on the
Compton campus. He also believes that the El Camino newspaper should be available at the
Compton Center.
Dillan clarified that members of the public are granted the opportunity and encouraged to
address the body on items for discussion during the consideration of the item. The
arrangement between Compton ASB and ECC student government would hold joint meetings
throughout the term.
VI. New Business
6.1 – Nominations for Appointment – Brooke Matson
Alejandro Ventura(Senator – Behavioral & Social Sciences), Sara Vega(Division Council Member
– Business), Shayan Langha(Division Council Member – BSS), Corrine Kosidlak(Division Council
Member – Hum), Alejandra Hoyos and Sean Borden (Division Council Member – H.S.A.), Mahtab
Madjlessi-Kupai (Commissioner – Student Services)
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Motion to appoint the listed members to their respective titles made by Brooke Matson.
Seconded by Jasmine Hormati.
Discussion:
 Kelly was not aware of the appointment of Sara Vega as a Business Division Council
Member.
 Motion to amend the motion to remove Sara Vega from appointment made by Marisa
Tam. Seconded by Jasmine Hormati. Motion passed.
Motion passed.
6.2 – Removals
Felix Chan(Senator – Mathematical Sciences), Rachel Tamashiro (Commissioner – VP), Seung il
Koo (Division Council Member – Mathematical Sciences)
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Motion to approve the removal of the following members from their respective positions due
to ineligibility made by Brooke Matson. Seconded by Jasmine Hormati. Motion passed.
6.3 – Finance Items – Derrick Moon
6.3.1 – Finals Button/Pins
 Motion to approve up to $100 for 200 final's buttons through AS Campus Enrichment
Account Number (71-836409) made by Derrick Moon. Seconded by Sarah Hafiz.
Discussion:
 Nathan stated if the buttons do not arrive on time, they can still be saved and used for
future events.
 Motion passed.
6.3.2 – Recycling Drive reimbursement
 Motion to transfer $157 for the prize given to the Women in Technology Club through $50
from AS Sustainability Account Number (71-836382) and $107 from AS Campus
Enrichment Account Number (71-836409) made by Derrick Moon. Seconded by Aysha
Shaikh.
Discussion:
 Brooke stated that in the future, the Finance Committee will not be seeing any request for
money after it has been spent.
 Motion passed.
6.3.3 – World Diabetes Day
 Motion to reimburse $10 for food expense of the clinic representatives during World Diabetes
Day through AS General Division Account Number (71-836365) made by Derrick Moon.
Seconded by Sarah Hafiz. Motion passed.
6.4 – Activities & Project Approvals – Brooke Matson
 If anyone will have activities that require funds outside of what is allocated, the Senate must
vote to approve the activities. This will not be for every event, just for events that require the
whole body to come together and work on it.
6.5 – Winter Retreat – Brooke Matson
 To ensure proper training for new members of ASO, Cabinet members are organizing a
Winter Retreat for the entire organization, which will be located on campus on Wednesday,
February 6th 9am – 5pm.
 Motion to approve a Winter Retreat made by Brooke Matson. Seconded by Sarah Hafiz.
Marisa Tam and Nathan Wofford abstain. Motion passed.
6.6 – Meeting Scheduling
 Motion to approve two winter Senate meetings on January 10th and 24th at 1pm made by
Jasmine Hormati. Seconded by Aysha Shaikh. Marisa Tam and Valencia Clark abstain.
Motion passed.
6.7 – Textbook Survey Results – Simone Montague-Jackson
 A survey of 120 students was conducted to see how students obtained their textbooks. Many
purchase them from the ECC bookstore, though they are in competition with online services
such as Amazon and Chegg. The bookstore reps will be spoken to concerning the utilization
of textbook rentals. Students prefer buying over renting. Textbooks are preferred over
eBooks. There are plans on attempting to view textbooks online in the library.
6.8 – New Sections Being Opened – Sarah Hafiz
 In the Division Council meeting, it was stated that there will be 50 new sections open for
spring semester.
6.9– Public Relations Submission – Tiffany Tran
 A publicity template has been created. It will be sent out through email as well as available
on the website. The procedure states that the publicity request form must be filled in and sent
two weeks prior to the tentative event.
VII. Reports
7.1 ASO Member Reports
 Derrick: A fund request form will be created. The prices for ASO sweaters will be $14 for a crew
neck and $16 for a hoodie.
 Jasmine: There will be a board meeting on December 17th.
 Brooke: If you have Division Council Members that you wish to appoint, follow the appointment
process. Study for finals because your future is dependent on it, as well as so you can advocate
for the 25,000 students on campus. A thank you letter from Dr. Fallo was received for all the help
with Bond Measure E. There will be a holiday party at Brooke’s house on the 14th. Scholarship
applications are still open. There will be a Yogurtland fundraiser. The position for Math Senator
is now open. Make sure to pay for classes by tomorrow or else you will be dropped from your
classes.
 Dillan: Over winter, take the time to reevaluate your progress and be prepared to for the fastpaced spring semester.
7.2 ICC Reports
 Greg: All ASO members are invited to the Holiday Party. Volunteers are needed to help set up.
7.3 AGS Reports
 Point sheets will be due Tuesday next week.
7.4 Committee Report
7.4.1 Activities Committee
 Finals Madness is coming up. There will be a lot of coffee bags to brew. Donuts will be donated.
$40 was donated for more snacks. Simone thanked those that have volunteered for the event.
7.4.2 Fundraising Committee
 There will be a fundraiser at Yogurtland from 4pm-7pm.
7.4.3 Policy Committee
 There have been a few issues with meetings.
7.4.5 Public Relations Committee
 None.
7.4.6 Sustainability Committee
 There will be two Green Bag Lunches.
 Ryan presented a PowerPoint to display Green solutions and technologies as to how the campus
of El Camino can be presented.
7.5 Adviser Reports
7.5.1 Rebecca Cobb
 Fridays will be open in her schedule for half a day from either 8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm for
Division meetings during winter and spring.
7.5.2 Breanna von Stein
 Division Councils will be contacted to start meetings.
VIII.
Adjournment
 Motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:02pm made by Brooke Matson. Seconded by Jasmine
Hormati. Motion passed.
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Brooke Matson, ASO President
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Rebecca Cobb, ASO Advisor