MINUTES OF LAMC A.S.O.
Meeting date: September 10, 2012
Call to order:
A meeting of the Associated Student Organization was held at Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA, September
10th, 2012, in the ASO Conference Room. The meeting convened at 1:39, President Michael Griggs presiding, and
Pavan Basra, Executive Administrator.
Members in attendance:
Executive Board:
Michael J. Griggs, President;
Michael Cortez, Vice President
Randy Gamez, Treasurer
Pavan Basra. Executive Administrator
Senators:
Chelsey Tang
Esteban Hernandez
Doleatha Young
Angel Melgarez (tardy)
Absences:
Kimberly Calito (excused)
Advisor:
Robert Crossley
Approval and Adoption of Agenda:
 Doleatha Young: Motion to approve the Agenda as amended for the September 10th, 2012 meeting.
 Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
 No minutes available
Reports
 President: Will be going to District on the 12th to a committee meeting.
 Vice President: No Report
 Treasurer: Successful welcome week was responsible for purchasing supplies and saved the ASO $440+
and will make every effort to keep finances accountable this administration.
 Exec Administrator: No Report
 Education: Has attended shared governance committees and Faculty Flex Day
 Technology: No Report
 Administrator: No Report
 Advisor: Will be passing out Constitution next Monday, the computers are old and obsolete, we will be
seeking to purchase new computers, please ensure that nobody tampers with ASO computers.
Open
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Forum:
Opened at 1:51
Diana Bonilla: Request for agenda item: Funding for Transfer Day
Eugene Hernandez: Request for agenda item: Support for Ballot Measures
President Perez: Would like to host Budget Forums to support Prop 30 in every campus. Request for agenda
item: Leadership classes/workshops for ASO. Friday and Saturday there will be a Unity forum
 Closed at 2:01
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Standing Items
E-board and Senator Confirmation
 Carlos Lara for Political Affairs:
 Michael Cortez motion to approve Carlos Lara for Political Affairs
 Motion Carried unanimously by Executive Board
 Doleatha Young motion for Senate to Confirm Carlos Lara for Political Affairs
 Senatevote carried unanimously
New Business:
Student Legal Aid
 Chris Han: Would like to have a student legal clinic for free legal advice for students. Would like to support
the Business entrepreneurs who are students to start small businesses
 Doleatha Young: Motion to extend time 3 minutes.
 Motion rescinded
 Michael Cortez: Motion for ASO to support Student Legal Aid on this campus.
 Motion carried unanimously
Metro Presentation
 Giving information on proposed Metro expansion.
STEM Fair
 Randy Gamez: STEM program asking for support. Moved to Old Business
ASO Movie Nights
 Michael Cortez: Would like to purchase 10x10 inflatable movie screen
 Doleatha Young: Motion to approve $300 for an inflatable movie screen, check made out to Michael Cortez,
funds to be withdrawn from General Operations Account.
 Motion carried unanimously
Club Day
 Michael Cortez: Would like to have a Club Day on September 20th, 9am to 7pm.
 Doleatha Young: Motion to give two I-pod shuffles for club day September 20th
 Randy Gamez: Motion to amend original motion for it to be only one I-pod.
 Motion as perfected carried
Teacher Appreciation Day
 Michael Cortez: Would like to have a Teacher Appreciation Day. Department chairs would nominate and the
students would vote on it.
 Ad Hoc committee created for Teacher Appreciation day. MC Chair, MG Co-chair, EH member
Office Equipment
 Randy Gamez: Motion to approve $3000 to purchase 7 HP Computers, 2 External Hard drives (1 terabyte
each), 1 professional document scanner. Funds will be taken from ASO Reserves.
 Motion carried Unanimously
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Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 pm.
Next Meeting will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012.
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President, Michael Griggs
LAMC Associated Student Organization
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Date of approval
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Executive Administrator, Pavan Basra
LAMC Associated Student Organization
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Date of approval
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