El Camino College
Associated Students Organization
Senate Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2011
Administration Building Room 131
I. Call to Order
Meeting Called to Order at 1:01 pm – Quorum was established.
II. Roll Call – following persons signed the roll sheet
Executive Cabinet
Present:
o President: Rebekka Asher
o Vice President: Jasmine Hormati
o Director of Finance: Kenji Tomoda
o Student Trustee: Josh Casper
o Public Relations Officer: Melina Mossberg
o Student Services: Jack DeMont
Absent:
o Director of Academic Affairs: Cindy Valdez(excused)
o Region 7 Representative: Erick J. Hernandez (excused)
Senators by Division
Present:
o Behavioral & Social Sciences: Lena Yamaguchi, Brian Park
o Business: Brain Song, Brooke Matson
o Fine Arts: Grace Haynes
o Health Sciences & Athletics: Dillan Hoston, Janelle Miller
o Humanities: Nathan Wofford, Daniela Messarina
o Industry & Technology: Patrick Mondestin-Howard, Eric Monson
o Mathematical Sciences: Andre Portilla, Zachary Inouye
o Natural Sciences: Azucena Valadez
Absent:
o Humanities: Nathan Wofford (excused)
Commissioners (Non-Voting)
Present: Sabeen Jafri, Shyh-Herng Lo (James), Vincent Chu, Billy Sanders, Janet Vu,
Gun Tandiguchi, Shayan Langha, Sheldon Trang, Michelle Kang
Administrative Assistant (Non-Voting)
Present: Kevin Paxton
Student At Large (Non-Voting)
Present: Sharon Asher
Advisers (Non-Voting)
Present: Breanna Von Stein
Absent: Rebecca Cobb
Guests
Present: Sato Nagano, Rachel Tamashiro
III. Approval of the Agenda
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Dillan Horton stated that item 5.3 is going to be presented by Joshua Casper and not
Brooke Matson.
Rebekka Asher stated that another line item needs to be added, item 5.5 Finals Madness
with Jack DeMont, Brooke Matson, and Dillan Horton.

Motion to approve the Senate agenda from December 1, 2011 as amended made
by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by Dillan Horton. Motion Passed.
IV. Approval of the Minutes
Under roll call Kenji Tomoda was presented at present during the meeting; however, his
name had (excused) next to it and needs to be removed. Brian Park was also present.

Motion to approve the Minutes for November 17, 2011 as is made by Rebekka
Asher. Seconded by Lena Yamaguchi. Motion passed.
V. New Business
5.1 Appointments –Rebekka Asher
Rebekka Asher stated that Vincent Chu will be voted on as our new Senator of
Natural Sciences, and that he has been helping a lot.
o Motion to appoint Vincent Chu to the position of: Senator of Natural
Sciences made by Rebekka Asher. Seconded by Lena Yamaguchi. Motion
Passed.
5.2 Mid- Year Retreat – Rebekka Asher
Rebekka Asher stated that this retreat will an evaluation of our ASO, to make sure
everyone knows what they are doing and have their goals set. Due to ASO’s
budget the retreat will take place 2/8/11 inside the Activities Center East Lounge.
It was discussed that a backup date should be set and it was determined to be
Saturday 2/4/11, there will be emails with further information.
5.3 Formalized Reports – Dillan Horton/ Joshua Casper
Dillan Horton explained that information is not being given effectively during
senate meetings, he explained that there should not be a senator or committee with
nothing to report. Dillan stated that reports should be dealt with before the senate
meeting, given to the Senate leader (Lena Yamaguchi) then given to Rebekka
Asher and to the Chair of the Senate meeting Jasmine Hormati to place on the
Agenda or to be placed on the minutes. It would be everyone’s responsibility to
read the reports of Senators and Committees.
Janelle Miller agreed stating that it is good to know what the other Senate
Divisions are doing.
Jack DeMont suggested important issues still need to be spoken directly during a
meeting.
o Motion for the Senate Divisions and Executive Cabinet including
committees submit reports to the chair monthly made by Dillan Horton.
Seconded by Rebekka Asher.
Discussion: Patrick Mondestin-Howard suggested that a basic template be created
that everyone will use for better organization.
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Motion Passed.
5.4 2013-2014 Winter Session- Dillan Horton/Brooke Matson
5.4.1
Dillan Horton reported that there is not winter session being presently
projected for 2013-2014, he believes ASO should take a stance and vote
on whether or not to resist this future occurrence. As before when ASO
petitioned to keep winter session alive against a double summer
intersession during 2011-2012 and 2012-2013; the administration is
attempting to terminate winter for a duo-summer session. Both summers
lasting 6 weeks long with an overlapping 8 week classes being provided.
Dillan also reconfirmed that without winter semester, Spring will be
pushed up into January and end in May, with Fall beginning in August.
Dillan stated that ASO must take a vote on whether or not to support the
Boards stance on winter session.
o Motion on supporting the Boards proposed calendar made by Dillan
Horton. Seconded by Joshua Casper. Majority voted No
Rebekka Asher and Daniela Messarina abstained. Motion Failed.
5.4.2
Dillan Horton stated that 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 have not winter
sessions projected.
o Motion for the Senate to sponsor a Winter session petition made by Dillan
Horton. Seconded by Joshua Casper.
Discussion: Lena Yamaguchi stated that part of the message needs to be revised,
stating that the petition makes earning more money appear bad when in fact ECC
needs the money desperately.
Motion Passed.
o Motion to extend the item by 5 minutes made by Dillan Horton. Seconded
by Joshua Casper. Motion Passed.
Brooke Matson stated that this petition needs to be in perfect condition for the
Board meeting.
o Motion to table item 5.4.2 until the next meeting made by Dillan Horton.
Seconded by Rebekka Asher. Motion passed.
5.5 Finals Madness- Jack DeMont/ Brooke Matson/ Dillan Horton
During Finals week, ASO could open up the East Activities Lounge to students to
use for studying. The room will be open from 9am-12am (midnight) everyday
except Friday.
o Motion for ASO to host Finals Madness during Finals week in the Activities
Center East lounge from 9am-12am made by Joshua Casper.
Seconded by Rebekka Asher.
Discussion: Vincent Chu asked how this will be advertised. Jack DeMont replied
by fliers around campus and work of mouth.
Motion Passed.
Jasmine Hormati stated that the computer labs could also be opened; however, it
is very expensive. ASO would need to hire a full time employee and have ASO
representatives. Also the labs would only be open an addition hour in length.
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o Motion for ASO to sponsor computer labs being open made by Dillan
Horton. Seconded by Rebekka Asher. Motion Passed.
VI. Old Business
-None
VII. Reports
7.1 ASO Member Reports
 Jasmine Hormati reported that next Thursday there will be an Occupy ECC
movement with info tables on Monday and Tuesday.
 Lena Yamaguchi reported that the Senators meeting is on December 8th at 1 pm.
 Rebekka Asher reported that the next normal Senate meeting will take place on
1/19/11.
 Azucena Valadez reported that from 11:30-3:00 in the Natural Science building,
rare animals will be on display.
 Andre Portilla reported that MESA is being moved to the new math building
when the building is complete.
 Eric Monson that there is a new Dean for Industry and Tech; they are busy
catching up and getting settled in.
7.2 ICC Reports
Sato Nagano reported that the Child’s Holiday party will be discussed at the ICC
office tomorrow.
7.3 AGS Reports
Daniela Messarina reported that the last meeting will take place on 12/6/11 and
that the point sheets are due.
7.4 Committee Reports
7.4.1 Activities Committee: A movie night is planned for Valentine’s day.
7.4.2 Fundraising Committee: The meeting time was in conflict, but during spring
there will be a lot of fundraising going on.
7.4.3 Policy Committee: Meeting on Wednesday and finalizing policies.
7.4.4 Sustainability Committee: Jasmine Hormati thanked everyone that helped
during recycling week to count bottles. Women and Technology won and
ASO made $24 from recycling.
7.5 Adviser Reports
7.5.1 Rebecca Cobb: Absent
7.5.2 Breanna Von Stein: Reported that ICC is in the process of changing its
constitution and that will affect ASO.
VIII. Public Comments
-None
IX. Adjournments
 Motion to adjourn the Senate meeting at 1:54pm, made by Rebekka Asher.
Seconded by Brooke Matson.
Motion passed.
Minutes Recorded by Kevin Paxton
Minutes Verified by:
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Rebekka Asher, ASO President
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Rebecca Cobb, ASO Adviser
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