El Camino College Inter-Club Council
Minutes
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:00pm
Activities Center West Conference Room
I.
Call to Order
President Ana Safazada called the meeting to order at 12:01pm and welcomed everyone. Quorum
was established.
II.
Roll Call – I.C.C. Meeting Roll Sheet was circulated – following persons signed in
A. I.C.C. Cabinet
1. I.C.C. President: Ana Safazada
2. I.C.C. Vice President: Chris Pham
3. I.C.C. Review Board Commissioner: Kirstin Nguyen
4. I.C.C. Senate Rep: Philip Stokes
5. I.C.C. Secretary: Sabeen Jafri
6. I.C.C. Historian: Mark Tomaier
B. Voting Club Representatives
1. African American Student Society: Michael Frazier
2. Alpha Gamma Sigma (A.G.S.): Nicholas Mitchell and Daniel Garrett
3. American Red Cross Club: Kaki Chan
4. Architecture Club: Juan S. Guillen and Kirstin Nguyen
5. Circle K: Matthew Nagtalon
6. College Republicans: Damien McDowell
7. EC Society of Music: Kimberly Villegas
8. Future Educators Club: Dior Helwig
9. Gay-Straight Alliance (G.S.A.): Mervin Knowel I. Olaes
10. History Club: Arturo Hernandez
11. Ignite: Shaneka Edwards
12. Medical Club: Ricardo Arechiga
13. Muslim Student Association: Usama Ehsan
14. Native American Club: Sonya Ayinde
15. Philosophy Club:
16. Political Science Club: Richard Gieser
17. Psychology Club: Antje Jahnke and Terry Flippin
18. Puente Club: Christian Perez
19. Rotaract: Kenichi Matsuya and Marisol Navarro
20. Scene One Club: Darnell Murphy
21. Science Club: Japril Cabillan
22. S.H.P.E.: Byron Louke
23. Sociology Club: Mark Tomaier
24. South Pacific Islanders Club: Emilyann Kaveinga
25. Tailor Made Club: Stephanie Morales
26. Vision 218: Ian Abinoja
C.
D.
III.
I.C.C. Adviser – Janice Watanabe
Guests – Brittney Durant (AGS), Jessica Rodriguez (Come Together), and Elizabeth Wood
(Come Together)
Approval of I.C.C. Minutes
A. Meetings on October 7 and 14, 2009
Motion made by College Republicans to approve the minutes of October 7 and 14,
2009. Seconded by the G.S.A.. Motion passed.
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IV.
Announcements and Introductions
A. Club Announcements
 African American Student Society:
o Meetings: Tuesdays, 1:00pm in SOC 212
o Holiday Bake sale on Oct. 29th in front of Bookstore
 Alpha Gamma Sigma
o Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tues, 1-2pm in SOCS-106
o Carwash on October 31st from 10am-2pm
o Carwash donations for $5.00
 American Red Cross Club
o Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 1-2pm in MCS-216
o Participated in Pier to Pier walk where members volunteered at the water station.
 Architecture Club
o Meeting: Thursdays at 12:30-1:30pm in TA-253
 Circle K
o Meeting: Tuesdays at 1-2pm in M-134
o Participated in CKI competition, took 2nd place.
o Pirates vs. Ninjas Charity Fundraiser on Oct. 23rd, at Hermosa Beach.
o Oct. 22nd Winter Ball Competition in room M. 211
 College Republicans
o Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thurs, 1pm in Tech Arts 154
o Beach City sponsoring College Republicans
o Guest speaker, Diane Lennings, speaking about her candidacy for running for
Superintendent on Oct. 25th at 2:00
 El Camino Society of Music
o Meetings: Tues, 1-2 in Music 2
o Recital on November 20th, shows at 6pm and 8pm, $10 tickets. Auditions are being held
on October 22nd from 2-6pm. Sign up on the board across from the Music Library or in
the Library.
o Planning Large Show in Marsee Auditorium next year
 Gay-Straight Alliance
o Meeting: Tuesdays at 1-1:50pm in ARTB-317
o Attended Models of Pride, 18 members came and participated in Workshops
o Raised $400 in Aids Walk
 History Club
o Meeting: Every other Thursdays at 1-1:50pm in SOC. 206
o Fieldtrip to Medieval Times Nov 13th
 Medical Club:
o Meeting: every other Monday, 1-1:50 in Chem 101
o Discussing volunteer work and scholarships in meetings
 M.S.A.
o Meetings: Tues at 1-2pm in HUM-107
o Bake sale as fundraiser for Pacific Islanders Club on Oct. 27th in front of Library lawn.
 Native American Club
o Meetings: Tuesdays, 1-2pm in SOC-205
o Toy Drive Nov. 7th
 Philosophy Club:
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Meetings: Thursdays, 1-2pm in SOC 210
Having a movie night
 Political Science Club
o Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 1:00pm in SOC-104
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 Psychology Club
o Meetings: 1st, 3rd Tuesdays from 1-1:50pm in ARTB 344
o Planning on going to the Church of Scientology
 Puente Club
o Meetings: Mondays at 11:30am in SOCS-210
o Chillis sponsoring Puente Club program for Oct. 22nd from 11am-11pm, with 10% of
funds given to Puente Club
 Rotaract Club
o Meetings: Every Thurs. from 1-2pm in HUM-305
o Yard Sale Oct. 24th
o Fundraising with Crispy Crème
o Buy $10 card, get %50 off box of donuts.
 Scene One Club
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Meetings: Tuedays, 1-2pm, in M.-1
Planning on entering movie in Southbay Contest
Playing a movie in Music 1 every Friday
 Science Club
o Meetings: Every Tues at 1-2pm in NS-206
o Scheduled Trip to the Afton Canyons, Nov. 13-15
 S.H.P.E.
o Meetings: every other Friday from 11:15-12pm in PHYS-109
o National Trip Conference
 Sociology Club
o Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1-2pm in ARTB-317
 South Pacific Islanders Club
o Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday from 3-4pm in HUM-107
o Epic Community events Oct. 24th
o Malibu Beach Bash on Nov. 13th, 8-4pm
o Girls in club forming Sorority Club
o College Representatives Meeting on Oct. 21st, 6-9pm
 Tailor Made Club
o Meetings: Tuesdays, 1-2pm in TA-212
o Will attend FIDM tour on Oct. 30th
 Vision 218
o Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thurs. from 1-2pm in ARTB-211
o Playing movie on Pixar
o Possible projects to teach people about graphic design
B. Other Announcements
o No other announcements
V.
Reports
A. Bloodmobile- Kirsten Nguyen (I.C.C. Review Board Commissioner) and Chris Pham (I.C.C.
Vice- President)
1. Kirsten reported that of the goal of 360 pints, 297 was reached, and thanked volunteers and
donors.
2. Chris Pham thanked everyone in participating and helping to save lives.
3. Feedback: Points gained in Bloodmobile still being tallied. Clubs responded by saying it
was a great experience and thanks to those volunteers who came out and recruited by going
out to classes in the rain.
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B.
Student Leadership Conference in Sacramento sponsored by California Community College
Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA)- Ana Safazada, Chris Pham, Philip Stokes, Kirstin
Nguyen:
1. Philip said that the purpose of the conference was to learn to be better leaders, and
the whole trip was very rewarding. He attended workshops such as conflict
management, efficient communication, and team building. Overall the trip was a
success.
2. Chris said thanks to everyone, because they were able to go on the fees the
students provided. He attended workshops, social media and tinkering with
teamwork. He said it was a great experience.
3. Kirsten said she learned a lot and learned by attending How to be a better leader
and How to solve conflicts, and thanked students.
4. Ana said thank you to the clubs on the behalf of the ICC Cabinet members that
attended, and that they hope to be the best leaders that they can.
C. Officer Reports
1. Philip Stokes (I.C.C. Senate Rep)
a) There was a cabinet meeting yesterday. Reviewing candidates for Commissioner
of Finance. A.S.O. general meeting tomorrow.
2. Kirstin Nguyen (I.C.C. Review Board Commissioner)
a) Hong Kong Society, Come Together, and Italian Clubs are still pending
VI.
Business Items
A. Approval of New Clubs- Kirstin Nguyen
1. No clubs to be approved
B. Approval of Finance Committee Recommendations
1. Scene One Club Request – Approval of $50 from I.C.C. New Club Support Account
#836508 to be transferred to the Scene One Club account. The club was approved October
7, 2009.
Motion made by A.G.S. to approve $50 from I.C.C. New Club Support Account #836508 to
be transferred to the Scene One Club account. Second by College Republicans. Motion
passes.
2. American Red Cross Club Request – Approval of $50 from I.C.C. New Club Support
Account #836508 to be transferred to the American Red Cross Club account. The club
was approved: September 23, 2009.
Motion made by Psychology Club to approve $50 from I.C.C. New Club Support Account
#836508 to be transferred to the American Red Cross Club account. Second by Scene One
Club. Motion passes.
VII. Information Items
A. Homecoming Activities - Ana Safazada.
1. Spirit Week – November 2-7, 2009
 Monday 11/2 is “Wear your ECC School Colors Day”
 Tuesday 11/3 is “Disco Fever Day”
 Wednesday 11/4 is “Nerd Day” - competition at the I.C.C. meeting
 Thursday 11/5 is USC vs. UCLA Day - dress up in school colors
2. Club Banner Contest – there will be 2 club winners for best theme and best overall banner
3. Halftime Activities at ECC football game vs. Citrus College – game at 6:00pm in
Murdock Stadium. Parade at 7:30pm with classic cars and showcasing of queen and king
candidates.
4. Disco Fever Night – VIP only for clubs and ASO no outsiders – RSVP based, reserved for
6 members per club. Clubs need to provide exact names of members attending and their
ECC ID #. King and Queen will be announced at this event. Event from 9pm-12am. Last
day to RSVP is Oct. 31st at icc.cabinet@gmail.com.
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5. One King and Queen candidate per club.
6. 4:30pm October 22nd last day to submit homecoming queen and king apps (found in
homecoming packet)
7. Nov. 3-4th, 10am-2pm and 4-6pm voting for King and Queen candidates.
8. Club received homecoming packet information by email.
9. Philip Stokes already spoke to cheerleaders and athletic coaches, and is publicizing
Homecoming in the Union.
VIII. Next I.C.C. Meetings
A. Cabinet and Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at 11:45am in the I.C.C.
Office. Club budget requests are due on Friday, October 23th for items to be approved at the
next I.C.C. meeting. (See ICC Club Budget Request Procedures).
B.
General Meeting – Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12pm in the Activities Center West
Conference Room.
IX.
Open Discussion
X.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Southern Pacific Islanders Club. Second by College
Republicans. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 12:36pm.
Minutes recorded by Sabeen Jafri
Verified by:
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Ana Safazada, I.C.C. President
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Janice Watanabe, I.C.C. Adviser
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