ASPCC Rock Creek Student Congress
Monday 4.22.2013
Building 3, Room 228
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 Late: Susan, Yesenia. Absent: Chris S, Ricky
1.3
Approval of minutes Skipped as they were not sent out.
1.4
Approval of the agenda Pablo suggests that the agenda be approved. Unanimously approved.
2.0
Old Business
3:35pm-3:35pm
3.0
New Business
3.1
CSP Proposals
3.1.1 MAVEN Club tabled
3.2
CSP Reports see club business
3.2.1 International Club
3:35pm-4:20pm
Aaron suggests that we approve International Club’s service project of 8 hours ($67). Unanimous approval.
3.2.2
Parenting Club
Alejandra suggests that we approve Parenting Club’s service project of10 hours ($83). Unanimous approval.
3.2.3
Vet. Tech. Club
Huitzi: Let me say that in all the time I have been in this meeting, I have never seen a club complete their
Service Project (30 hours) in this little amount of time.
Aaron suggests that we approve Vet Tech Club’s service project of 55 hours ($250 max). Unanimous approval.
3.3
Special Funds Request
3.3.1 VRC- Chris Mann
Usually we don’t try to ask for funds. This year Portland State said that they forgot to request money for the
Veterans Ball so we (PCC) have to come up with the money. We are asking for money to help fund our
Veteran’s Ball. We have already put $3500 each from our VRC’s at Rock Creek and Cascade but we still need
another $3000.
Pablo: When is this event?
Chris M: On June 1st
Loretta: Will the veterans have to pay something to attend?
Chris M: No
Luis: So you are asking for $3000 from ASPCC Rock Creek?
Chris M: Yes
Aaron: How many people are usually in attendance?
Chris M: About 100 to 150 people
Pablo: Can you make special funds requests at other campuses, Cascade or Sylvania?
Chris M: I can’t speak on that. Cascade only has one person in their VRC and Sylvania has no resource center,
they just have guys that do the paperwork for the funding. I’m here because I’m at Rock Creek.
Nolberto: Can students attend?
Chris M: It is not open to everyone because we are trying to accommodate the 1,200 veterans at PCC.
Ulises: Have you thought about going to the District Student Council to ask for funds? Since all of PCC is
benefiting from it you should ask.
Chris M: I will take anybody’s information of what they are and when they are.
Yesenia: Did you guys consider having it at the Event Center since it’s free? That could bring down the cost.
Chris M: The only reason we don’t have it here is because veterans want to have alcohol and the school
doesn’t allow it.
Alejandra: Around how much do we have left in the special funds?
Jonathan: About $10,000 give-or-take a few thousand.
Pablo suggests that we fund the VRC with $1,500 with the stipulation that they will also seek the other half from
the DSC. 4 objections, approved.
3.3.2
CRC- Erica Lee Barrios see PowerPoint presentation
Luis: You said the cost of food is $11.95 per lunch box. What is the cost of the sandwiches for TED Talks?
Josh: I don’t know.
Luis: And for printing, is it free at our printing center?
Mandy: Everything costs at PCC.
Chris M: Is 75 people the maximum amount of people?
Erica: Yes, that is based on last year’s numbers and on the max amount of people allowed in the room.
Luis suggests that the special funds request for $1,000 is approved. Unanimous approval.
3.3.3
JPC- Mikki & Merlin see PowerPoint presentation
Nolberto suggests that JPC’s special funds request for $2,550 be approved. Unanimous approval.
4.0
Discussion Items
4.1
April Rally- Pablo NV
4:20pm-4:30pm
see PowerPoint presentation
5.0
Reports
5.1
Campus Affairs
5.2
Program Board
5.3
Legislative Affairs
5.4
Recreation Team
5.5
Sustainability
5.6
Clubs
5.7
Multicultural Center/OLI/Thrive
5.8
Women Resource Center
5.9
Career Resource Center
5.10 Queer Resource Center
5.11 Veterans Resource Center
5.12 Public Relations
6.0
For the Good of the Order/Announcements
4:30pm-5:00pm
Mandy: ASPCC, please stay as I have to make an announcement.
Josh: Everyone remember that the ASPCC applications are due on Wednesday
7.0
Adjournment
4:50 PM
8.0
Agenda Material
Club Business: 04/22/13
Clubs to Charter:
5:00pm
None
New Voting Members: (Club Representatives)
None
Community Service Project Proposal:
MAVEN Club
Club Coordinator: Eric Ruiz
Service Description: Go to Salem and support students in tuition.
Goals:
 Network
 Be political (advocate)
 Make an impact
Club Participants: 1
Service Date: 04/25/13
Community Service Project Report:
International Club
Club Coordinator: Da Hyun Kim
Club Representative: Thi Nguyen
Service Description: International club members hosted a table specifically for international
students during the financial planning fair. We shared information about scholarships, banks,
etc. for international students.
Club Participants: 4
Hours Completed: 8 hours
Service Dates: 04/9 & 10/13
Amount Requested: $67
Parenting Club
Club Coordinator: Brianda Alcazar
Service Description: We volunteered with Africa New Life Ministries to pack 262,000 meals to
be sent to needy children and families in Rwanda. The event was a partnership with Freeman
Motor Company, Numana Inc. and Oregon Food Bank. Children helped too by coloring the
food boxes being packed.
Club Participants: 5
Hours Completed: 10 hours
Service Dates: 04/14/13
Amount Requested: $83
Vet. Tech. Club
Club Coordinator: Dolores Galindo
Club Representative: Jordie Gredvig
Service Description: We helped the SMILE (Science Math Investigative Learning Environment)
know how cool becoming a certified Vet. Tech. can be. We taught the students what it takes to
get into the program and showed them some interesting things that they would learn in the
program. Lastly we want to get them excited about learning!! (These were 4 th and 5th grade
students).
Club Participants: 11
Hours Completed: 55 hours
Service Dates: 04/13/13
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
Rock Creek ASPCC Special Funds Request
Name Mikki Brown and Merlin Hold
Organization (if applicable) Japanese Pop Culture Club (JPCC)
E-mail address mikki.brown@pcc.edu
merlin.hold@pcc.edu
Date Submitted 04/18/2013
Amount requested $2550
Need funds/ decision by 04/24/2013
Matching funds to be provided(Suggested, but not required)
Amount
Source
$100
Clubhouse
$350
JPCC
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Sponsorship Info
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Organization
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Executive member (print and sign)
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Executive member (print and sign)
What is being funded?
A Japanese Spring Festival brought to you by the Japanese Pop Culture Club. We will be presenting such
activities as a Maid Café, Taiko Performances, Fashion Show, and Festival Games.
Estimated number of students impacted and how they will benefit-
Approximately 500 students, they will benefit by volunteer opportunities, exploring Japanese culture and
connecting with the local community.
Itemized list to describe how the dollars will be spentItem
Cost
Performances
$1200
Food Products
$600
Supplies
$750
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If my request is accepted, I promise to ensure the above is accurate and the money will be spent
as agreed. I will submit a follow- up report no less than three weeks after the event.
X _______________________________________________________________
Base criteria1. Must be a Rock Creek Student-led initiative.
2. Must benefit students and the Rock Creek community somehow.
3. Minimum request is $100, maximum is $1000.
Sponsorship
 Each proposal must be sponsored by two executive members of one campus organization (one of
those executive members can be a faculty advisor).
Campus organizations:
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Womens’ Resource Center (bldg 2- room 103).
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Veterans’ Resource Center. (bldg 2- room 108a)
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Multi-Cultural Center. (Bldg 2- room 128b)
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College Assistance Migrant Program. (Bldg 5- room 203A)
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Oregon Leadership Institute. (Bldg. 3- 128b)
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Associated Students of Portland Community College Rock Creek. (Bldg 3-128)
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Rock Creek clubs currently chartered by ASPCC. (Bldg 3-128)
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Career Resource Center (Bldg. 9)
By sponsoring a request, that representative is agreeing that the proposal is worthwhile,
appropriate, and feasible. Sponsoring a proposal does not make that representative or
their organization responsible for the execution or the outcome of the proposal.
Potential decision Criteria:
 Quality and detail of proposal.
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Educational value.
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Matching funds are strongly encouraged.
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Previous events or requests of the petitioner.
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Total number of students who will benefit.
Request review process Proposal must be filled out completely and sponsored before submission. A completed paper copy must
be submitted at the Student Help Desk in building three.
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Proposals will be submitted to Campus affairs and the form will be checked for completion. Follow-up
questions and requests for documentation will take place at this time.
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The proposal will be presented at an ASPCC meeting where it will be voted upon.
ContactsMandy Ellertson
Axkana
Liliana Luna
ASPCC faculty Advisor
Assistant Director of Campus Affairs
Director of Campus Affairs
melletso@pcc.edu
@pcc.edu
@pcc.edu
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: 10 minutes
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.
AFTER PRESENTATION
Feedback:
Director of Campus Affairs:
Jonathan Mena
Speaker:
Pablo Nieves Valenzuela
Reports
Campus Affairs
Past

Student Leadership Recruitment
o Beaverton High School had between 20-30 students in the presentation.
Present
 Picking up applications at AHS and BHS tomorrow.
Future

Huitzi is hosting a workshop during Semana
o “The Time is Now” - A Look at Immigration Reform
Legislative Affairs Report
Past:
 OCCSA Board Meeting
 OCCSA SFA Committee
 OCCSA Budget Committee
Present:
 Recruiting Students for April 25th Rally Day (This Thursday)
Future:
 OCCSA May Board Meeting
 DSC Board Meeting
 May 13th PCC Lobby Day
Programming Report
Past
Bingo Night
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About 20 people attended
Volunteered During Earth Week and Club Fair
Promoting End of the Year Party
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Word of Mouth
Panther Runs
Present
Working on Punch Cards
End of the Year Party Promotion and Planning
Helping out with Semana De La Raza
Future
End of the Year Party - May 10th
Recreational Department
Past:
 FIFA Tournament
o 8 participants
o 3 winners
 Meeting with MC rep
o Plan to take pictures
 Helped Legislative department
o Data based
Future:
 Black Ops
o 1v1
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o But not vs it will be
o Double elimination
Billiards Tournament
o Friday
o 3 winners
Speed
LAC
Sustainability Report 04/19/2013
Past: Talking Trash video contest
Talking Trash Luncheon: 4/15/13
Congratulations to Eric Ruiz and the International Club for tying for first place.
Well Done!! Videos where Awesome!
Trash to Art contest: 4/16/13
A huge success and super fun, 30 participants. Check out the trash sculptures
being displayed in the mall area of BLG 3.
Farmers Market: 4/17/- 4/18/13
Lots of fresh veggies, flowers, plant starts and opportunity to join food co-ops
and a CSA. Also provided Mug Day was offered as part of the farmers market.
Groovy Gardening Clean Up Party: 4/19/13
30 to 40 volunteers expected to spruce up the garden getting it ready for the
growing season. Rain or shine, wedding planting and pizza making will ensue.
Present:
Recovering from Earth Week
&
Semana del la Raza volunteering 4/25/13
Future:
Aus Pen distribution and logistical support
Clubs Report: 04/22/13
Past Events:
 Club Fair
 Updated our email list
 Held and individual Clubs 101 session
 Haru Matsuri Meeting
 Da Hyun gave a tour for prospective international student applicants
 Created a Meeting List
 Volunteered for Earth Week
Future Events:
 Volunteer for Semana de la Raza
 Club Olympics
Announcements:
Any questions, best way to reach us is by email clubs.rc@pcc.edu
Friday, April 19th, 2013
 April 15th-16th
o MC Club Fair participation.
 April 17th
o ReBelutionary Film Series
 Ted Talk: “The Economic Injustice of Plastic”
 April 19th
o PCC Reads
 Author Jean Kwok Visit- Girl in Translation
 Semana de la Raza- “Faces of Latino Culture”
o When: April 22nd- 26th
o Essay Contest due April 23rd
 Movie Time with the MC!!!
o American History X
 When: April 30th
 Location: MC
 Time: 1pm- 3pm
 Popcorn!!!
 ReBelutionary Film Series
o A Race to the Power of an Illusion
 When: May 1st
 Location: MC
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Time: 12pm- 1:30pm
Pizza!!!
Women’s Resource Center
Past:
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WRC Open House
Helped at the Learning Garden on Friday
Present:
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Parenting Club Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:30 @ WRC
Hiring @ WRC
Future:
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Barbie Committee
Hiring @ WRC
Bring your Daughter to work on May 3rd
Career Resource Center Report
Thursday, April 18 2013
Past
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Financial Literacy Tabling
High School Student Tours
Early College Class Presentations
Contributed a basket for Women’s Self-Care Retreat
Present
● Student Appointments + walk-ins
● Planning PCC Alumni Transfer Panel
PSU Rep. visit this Wednesday
● Student Profiles “Future Transfer University”
this Thursday 1:00- 2:00 Mall Area!

Cupcakes, and photos of students featured on our bulletin board!
Future
● Interviewing Workshop (May 1st & May 2nd)
● Latino Health Equity Conference (May 10th)
● PSU Transfer Road Show (May 21st)
● PCC Alumni Transfer Panel
● ESOL Class Raps
Queer Resource Center
Report
April 15 – April19th
Past
o Club Fair
 Tabled during the farmers market
o Soromundi Concert
o Gender Neutral Bathroom Meeting on Wednesday
o Earth week
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o
 Tabling during the Farmers Market
Ulises attended Breakfast with Jean Kwok Author of Girl in Translation
Ulises attended a Semana meeting
Present
o QSA
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Thursday at noon
o Power of one conference
 We leave on Friday
o QRC will be CLOSED FRIDAY
o Application are due on Wednesday
o Ulises and Karen will be holding a workshop for Semana
o Ulises and Karen will be volunteering on Tuesday for Chicanito day
Future
o QSA
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QSA meetings every other Thursday
o Movie Night May 1st
o ChatPDX
o Pride
o
 We are forming a taskforce for Pride in Portland.
 If you are interested in helping with Pride talk to an Advocate
Rock Creek has Pride
Veterans Club Report
Week of April 13- 19, 2013
Past:
Held a 2 hour training with the Washington County Veterans Advocates
Helped find employment for 2 veterans
Found housing for a homeless vet
Maintained daily operations in VRC
Helped get a couple veterans get reinstated back in school
Present:
Held a seminar for 20 VRAP vets on college success
Maintained daily operations in VRC
Attendance has been growing every week
Planning veteran’s appreciation week
Helping WRC with Barbie program
Future:
Veterans Appreciation week
Hiring fair
Veteran’s ball
Opening ceremony
Barbie Program
Public Relations
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