ASPCC Rock Creek Student Congress
Monday March 11, 2013
Building 7, room 105
3:30 PM- 5:00 PM
1.0
Preliminary Business
3:30pm-3:35pm
1.1
Call to Order 3:30 PM
1.2
Roll Call
1.3
Approval of minutes Approved with Pablo’s changes to the last minutes.
1.4
Approval of the agenda Approved with a change to move item 4.1 (ORCC Report) to the end of Discussions
and that Item 3.1 (Club Chartering) is voted on all at once.
2.0
Old Business
2.1
Lockdown Training- Public Safety
3:35pm-4:35pm
Video on lockdowns shown by Public Safety, for more info visit http://www.pcc.edu/about/public-safety/
3.0
New Business
3.1
Club Chartering
4:35pm-4:45pm
Voting on at once.
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
Cards Club- Ivan Alejandro
Knits and Crafts Club- Richell Chiu-Ya
PCC BAMZA Zoo Science Club- Marie Bello
Pablo suggests that we charter Cards Club, Knits and Crafts Club and PCC BAMZA Zoo Science Club. Unanimous
approval.
3.2
CSP Proposals
3.2.1 Veterans Club
Pablo suggests that we approve Veteran’s Club proposal. Unanimous approval.
3.3
CSP Reports
3.3.1 Landscape Club
Brenda suggests that we approve the 41.5 hours (cap of 30 hours =$250) by Landscape Club’s Service Project.
Unanimous approval.
3.3.2
Kitty Hawks Club
Chris suggests that we approve the 24 hours ($200) by Kitty Hawk’s Service Project. Unanimous approval.
3.3.3
Veterans Club
Alejandra suggests that we approve the 58 hours (cap of 30 hours =$250) by Veteran’s Club Service Project. Unanimous
approval.
3.3.4
Vet Tech Club (3)
Nolby suggests that we approve the 56.5 hours (cap of 30 hours =$250) by Vet Tech Club’s Service Project. Unanimous
approval.
4.0
Discussion Items
4.2
4:45pm-4:50pm
WRC Event- Brianda Alcazar
Contact Brianda or the WRC if you would like to participate in the “Barbie Project”. The WRC will only take student leaders
for the “Barbie Project” as they have already received some cultural and sensitivity training. The “Barbie Project’s” goal is
to address domestic violence.
4.3
4.4
4.1
DSC SFA Update- Pablo NV Tabled
April Rally- Pablo NV Tabled
ORCC Report Back- Brenda Contreras Tabled
5.0
Reports
4:50pm-5:00pm
Online
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
6.0
Campus Affairs
Program Board
Legislative Affairs
Recreation Team
Sustainability
Public Relations
Clubs
Multicultural Center/OLI/Thrive
Women Resource Center
Career Resource Center
Queer Resource Center
Veterans Resource Center
For the Good of the Order/Announcements
Huitzi: Do not send me a report this Friday, next Student Congress is on the second week of the term. Email me your reports the
Friday before.
Susan: Get me your Potty Press submissions by midnight tonight.
MariC: Talking Trash Video Competition is still ongoing.
Cheryl: This will be my last meeting. (Bye Cheryl)
Brianda: Those who wish to help with the “Barbie Project” talk to Brianda or the WRC.
Loretta: The Student Center will be closed until the start of Spring Term.
Pablo: There will be a student rally in Salem on April 25th.
7.0
Adjournment
5:04 PM.
8.0
Agenda Material
5:00pm
Club Business: 03/11/13
Clubs to Charter:
Card Club
Club Coordinator: Ivan Alejandro
Club Purpose: The purpose of the club is to have fun while playing
cards.
Knits & Crafts Club
Club Coordinator: Richell Chiu-Ya
Club Purpose: A club for students to get together and learn creative
projects such as knitting, crochet, scrapbooking , and other art and crafts projects; for
recreation, personal fulfillment, creative expression, relaxation, and to reach out to campus
community through crafts sales/fundraisers and craft workshops.
PCC BAMZA Zoo Science Club
Club Coordinator: Marie Bello
Club Purpose: To expand the horizons of PCC BAMZA students by exploring other animal
care facilities, cultivating zoological knowledge, and promoting conservation efforts.
New Voting Members: (Club Representatives)
None
Community Service Project Proposal:
Veterans Club
Club Coordinator: Chris Mann
Service Description: Our club has committed to helping feed the homeless in hopes to find
veterans in need of resources. In addition we are volunteering our time at various veteran
shelters. These services were provided at St. Michaels, Manna Ministries with New Song
Church and Portland City Concern.
Goals:
 Locate veterans in need of resources.
 Make a presence in the public as Veterans of Rock Creek willing to make a difference
 Find areas of need and help fulfill those needs. I.e. shoes, socks, coats, and blankets.
Club Participants: 5
Service Date: Multiple dates (once a week project)
Community Service Project Report:
Landscape Club
Club Coordinator: Richell Chiu
Service Description: The service intakes plant propagation and care in preparation for
Landscape’s Department and Landscape’s Club Spring Plant Sale in May. Proceeds from the
sale with benefit the PCC Foundation Scholarship. It will also be a time to fundraise for
Landscape Club’s future activities.
Club Participants: 10-15
Hours Completed: 41.5 hours (as of Feb. 26th 2013)
Service Dates: (02/05, 02/13, 02/19, 02/21, 02/26)
Amount Requested: $250
The Kitty Hawks
Club Coordinator: Cassia Hardesty
Service Description: We volunteered with the EAA’s monthly pancake breakfast. By helping
cook, serve food, and clean. We had the opportunity to make important industry connections,
learn about antique and experimental aircraft and give back to the Aviation community.
Club Participants: 4
Hours Completed: 24 hours
Service Dates: 02/02/13
Amount Requested: $200
Veterans Club
Club Coordinator: Chris Mann
Service Description: Our club committed to helping feed the homeless in hopes to find veterans
in need of resources. For this term the program worked well; each veteran picked a location that
was convenient to where they lived. In the future we are planning to do one bigger event as a
group.
Club Participants: 5
Hours Completed: 58 hours
Service Dates:
Amount Requested: $250
Vet. Tech. Club
Club Coordinator: Cheryl McLean
Service Description: Help care for and treat injured birds, reptiles, and wildlife. Help take
adults and children on tours of the trails around the Audubon Society of Portland, teaching them
about wildlife and plants. To learn how to deter wildlife from potentially damaged property.
Club Participants: 1
Hours Completed: 28 hours
Service Dates: once a week throughout the term
Vet. Tech. Club
Club Coordinator: Cheryl McLean
Service Description: Pixie Project; helped to wrap surgical packs to be prepared for spay/neuter
surgeries.
Club Participants: Hours Completed: 11 hours
Service Dates: 1/31
Vet. Tech. Club
Club Coordinator: Cheryl McLean
Service Description: Helped the Indigo Rescue care for the animals by clipping goat and alpaca
hooves, rabbit nails, dusting chickens, and vaccinating goats.
Club Participants: 2
Hours Completed: 15.5 hours
Service Dates: 02/16/13
Amount Requested: $250
Clubhouse Deadline:
Charter Packets and Community Service Forms are due on
in order to be on the following Monday’s agenda.
Thursday at 5pm
REQUEST FOR ITEM ON AGENDA
ASPCC ROCK CREEK
TO GET ON THE ASOCIATED OF STUDENT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCK CREEK AGENDA
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM
Name: Brenda Contreras
Organization/Department : CRC Rep
Email:
brenda.contreras@pcc.edu
Date requested:
March 11th
Time requested: ASPCC
Mtg
Brief description of the item:
Report back on the ORCC Conference. Showing a quick powerpoint or video. Along with Ward
Shalash from International Club.
We only need 10 minutes, thanks.
We are open to questions about the conference and what we learned 
AFTER PRESENTATION
Feedback:
Director of Campus Affairs:
Jonathan Mena
Speaker:
Brenda Contreras
REQUEST FOR ITEM ON AGENDA
ASPCC ROCK CREEK
TO GET ON THE ASOCIATED OF STUDENT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCK CREEK AGENDA
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM
Name: Brianda Alcazar
Organization/Department : WRC
Email: brianda.alcazar@pcc.edu
Date requested: 3/11/13
Time requested: 5-10 mins
Brief description of the item: The WRC will be planning for an event and we need volunteers who need to be in
Student leadership. Just want to give a brief description of the event and its purpose and want to see who,
From student leadership is interested in helping.
AFTER PRESENTATION
Feedback:
Director of Campus Affairs:
Jonathan Mena
Speaker:
Brianda Alcazar
REQUEST FOR ITEM ON AGENDA
ASPCC ROCK CREEK
TO GET ON THE ASOCIATED OF STUDENT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCK CREEK AGENDA
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM
Name: Pablo Nieves-Valenzuela
Organization/Department : ASPCC
Email: Pablo.nievesvalenzuela@pcc.edu
Date requested:3.11.2013
Time requested:15
Brief description of the item: I would like to update the student congress on Student Fee Autonomy. The
Topics I will discuss include my last conference call with the SFA Committee on Thursday, as well as the DSC
Meeting last Friday.
AFTER PRESENTATION
Feedback:
Director of Campus Affairs:
Jonathan Mena
Speaker:
Pablo Nieves Valenzuela
REQUEST FOR ITEM ON AGENDA
ASPCC ROCK CREEK
TO GET ON THE ASOCIATED OF STUDENT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCK CREEK AGENDA
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM
Name: Pablo Nieves-Valenzuela
Email: Pablo.nievesvalenzuela@pcc.edu
Organization/Department : ASPCC
Date requested: 3.11.2013
Time requested: 10 minutes
AFTER PRESENTATION
Brief description of the item: I would like to talk about Rock Creek participating in the largest student rally of
April
This legislative session on April 25th. I will provide information on the rally, and explain the scale of the
Campaign we will be having to recruit students for the rally.
Feedback:
Director of Campus Affairs:
Jonathan Mena
Speaker:
Pablo Nieves Valenzuela
Reports
Campus Affairs
Present
 Check out the finalists for the new PCC President (Dr. Pulliams Replacement)
Future
 Leadership Banquet
 DC Lobbying
Legislative Affairs Report
Past:
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Cascade Lobby Training
OCCSA Board Meeting
OCCSA SFA Committee
OCCSA Budget Committee
Future:
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Rock Creek Lobby Training March 20th & 21st
OCCSA Business
Lobbying in Washington DC
Programming Report
Past
Open Mind Open Mic
- Date March 6th 4-6:30Pm
- In collaboration with Performing Arts Department
- about 50 students
Present
Writing Contest w/ Sustainability Team
- Judging
Planning Survival Kits March 18th-22nd
- during Finals Week
Future
Spring Term Book Sale
End of the Year Party
Recreational Department
Past:
 Cleaned out the area where the construction is going to take place
 Finally finished the promotional video for the videogames
Future:
 5v5 soccer tournament
o $250 1st place team
o $125 2nd place team
o $50 3rd place team
 Not much activity in the student center since the center is closed
Sustainability Report 3/07/13
Past:
TGIF Committee 3/06/13
TGIF funds have been allocated with the remainder of money going towards the Cascade Community
Garden project.
Mug Day
About 40 people brought their own mugs and got coffee
Green Team Meeting 3/01/13
0 people in attendance
Writing Contest 03/04/13
Continuing to promote and work out displaying the winning essays.
Future:
EarthWeek !!! 4/15 - 4/19
Talking Trash Video Contest
Art Gladiators
Farmers market
Speaker?!
Garden Clean Up Party/ Pizza
SLT Committee 3/13/13
Both Aaron and Maricruz have prior engagements and are in need of a volunteer for this committee.
Clubs Report: 03/11/13
Past Events:
 Temporarily moved out of the
Clubhouse
 Clubs & Task Force Committee Meeting
 Club Meeting
Future Events:
 Construction!
 Club Fair!!!
Announcements:
Any questions, best way to reach us is by email clubs.rc@pcc.edu
Friday, March 8th, 2012
 March 7th:
o W.O.W. International Women’s Panel
 March 9th:
o Run for Congo Women- 5k Walk/Race
o Donated a total of $237
Before Race
After Race
 PCC Reads Book Club
o March 12th: @ WRC (3pm)
Come and Join our “Girl in Translation” Book Club!
 W.O.W. (Women of the World) Series
o March 14th: Beauty Red Tent @ Bldg. 3 Mall area (11am- 2pm)
 Semana de la Raza Committee
o When: March 18th
o Time: 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm
o Location: Bldg. 5 Rm. 136
 Finals Week
o Quiet Hours 
Women’s Resource Center Report
March 9, 2013
Past:
 International Women’s Day
It was GREAT! Thanks to everyone who participated and
helped!
Brunch
Present:
 Women’s HERstory Month “Tuesday Tea at Three”
o March 12 Discussion, at 3pm, @ WRC
o Topic: “Girl Translation” Book Discussion
 Parenting Club on Tuesdays 1-2pm @ WRC
 WSCR planning committee meetings ( Wednesdays, 1-2pm)
 Collaborating with Advising for Academic Advising 101 info workshops
Last One: March 19
1. Drop in advising hour from 10-11am @ WRC
2. Actual Advising workshop from 11-12pm @ WRC
 M.A.V.E.N. (Men’s Anti-Violence Education Network) Club (March. 13,
from 3-4pm)---contact Eric at eric.ruiz@pcc.edu (There is pizza at the
meetings)
Future:
 Women’s HERstory Month “Tuesday Tea at Three” Discussion at 3pm, and
at WRC
o March 19 Topic: “More Gender Diversity will Mean Better Science”
For more information
Contact the WRC at (503)722-7432 or any of the staff
and advocates
OR
Ask me. 
Career Resource Center Report
Friday, March 8th, 2013
Past
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Cocoa n’ Careers/Facebook Raffle winners
PSU Advisor came in on Thursday March 7th
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Student Appointments
Present
Future
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Pacific University Advisor Thursday March 14th
o (9am-3pm) Building 3/Mall Area
Spring Term Events… COMING SOON…
Winter Term Pictures
Green Careers
Cocoa Cart
Student Spotlight
Profiles
Queer Resource Center
Report
March 4th- March81st
Past
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Ally Week:
Power Of One Conference
DSC Funding request for Portland Pride was approved!
Gender Neutral Bathroom Task Force District
o Survey approved and being reviewed
Present
o Pronoun Wall
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If you have submitted your name and pronoun and would like to bring a picture please do.
QSA workshop for Soromundi concert
Time: Noon
Where: QRC
o Queer Movie Day
The Hours
Time: 3pm
Where: QRC
o VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
o We need two volunteers on March 12 and March 14.
o Times: 2-4:30
o If you are interested in volunteering latter in the future sing up with an Advocate.
Future
o Dead Week
Snacks
Scantrons
RuPauls
o QSA
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QSA meetings every Tuesday
o ChatPDX
o
Next term they will be coming to hold a workshop
o Pride
Public Relations Weekly Report.
PAST:
Potty Press Volume 1 Issue 6
Revise Public Relations Procedures Chart
Create Public Relations Marketing Standards
PRESENT: Earth Week Layout, Advertising, and Merchandise.
FUTURE:
Potty Press Volume 1 Issue 7
Editing video for Open Mind Open Mic