Los Angeles Mission College
Associated Student Organization (ASO)
ASO MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 2:00PM
In Attendance
ASO Board
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
TREASURER:
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR:
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
PUBLICATIONS:
RECRUITMENT:
FUNDRAISING & MARKETING:
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
INTERCLUB COUNCIL:
TECHNOLOGY:
POLITICAL AFFAIRS & COMMUNITY
RELATIONS:
ATHLETICS:
HISTORIAN:
ADMINISTRATION:
HEALTH & SECURITY SERVICES
ASO Advisor
ASO COACH
Daniel Campos
John Soliman
Marcelo Rodriguez
Evy Trezvant
Vacant
Randy Gamez
Sandra Barahona (ENTERED 2:28PM)
Oscar Aguayo
Andrea Soqui (LEFT AT 3:33PM)
Brandon Urtiz (LEFT AT 3:57PM)
Elizabeth Johnson (ARRIVED AT 2:10PM)
(LEFT AT 3:25PM)
Doleatha Young (LEFT AT 3:10PM)
Guadalupe Llerenas (LEFT AT 4:34PM)
Teresa Sanchez
Vacant
Michael Griggs (LEFT AT 2:20PM)
Robert Crossley
Monica Moreno
GUESTS:
Brent Rosinski
Claudette Parks
Marie S. Crowe
I. Call to Order at 2:03 pm
II. Quorum was met
III. Review and Adoption of Agenda
Senator of Political Affairs & Community Relations, Doleatha Young: motioned to adopt agenda
Senator of Health and Security Services, Michael Griggs: Seconded
Motion carried: 11.0.0
Per Vice President comment made for correction of Senator of Social Activities
Executive Administrator: concurred error in listing Social Activities Senator
Amend agenda to reflect change in Social Activities Senator is still vacant
IV. Review and Approve (Adoption of Minutes)
Elizabeth Johnson, Senator of Technology enters meeting at 2:10pm
Executive Administrator, Evy Trezvant: Motioned to suspend orders of the day to move to New Business: ASO
Time & Day
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Senator of Political Affairs & Community Relations: seconded
Motion carried: 12.0.0
V. New Business
 ASO Meeting Time & Day
Daniel Campos, ASO President states that Michael Griggs, Senator of Health & Security Services is
the only one that requires a new day and/or time.
Evy Trezvant, Executive Administrator : Point of Information states that Michael Griggs is NOT
the only person requiring a new time as past minutes will show that several Senators, including
the ASO, President have left early, thereby making it difficult to complete all the agenda items for
the day because we do not meet quorum. Ms. Trezvant asked the Board to look at prior minutes
to review the number of Senators, including the ASO President that leaves the meetings early.
Senator of Marketing & fundraising: motions to extend time by 5 minutes
Motion seconded
Motion carried: 12.0.0
Treasurer, Marcelo Rodriguez stated that the current time works best for him because he can’t
make any other time.
Senator of Education, Andrea Soqui stated that she is ok with Monday or Wednesday at
12:30pm.
Vice President, John Soliman asked Mr. Rodriguez what time would work for him.
Treasurer, Mr. Rodriguez stated that neither of those times work for him.
Senator of Political Affairs & Community Relations, Doleatha Young agreed with Executive
Administrator’s point to change time to help keep quorum.
Vice President, John Soliman moves to extend time by 5 minutes
Senator of Technology, Elizabeth Johnson: seconded
Motion carried: 12.0.0
Ms. Johnson, Senator of Technology states that 12:30pm is best for her also.
Mr. Aguayo, Senator of Marketing & Fundraising stated that it is important the entire E-Board be
here at the meetings.
Mr. Soliman, Vice President: moved to have meetings at 12:30pm
Ms. Young, Senator of Political Affairs & Community Relations: seconded
Motion carried: 10.2.1
VI. Open Forum
Monica Moreno stated moving the Senators Reports to the end of the meeting instead of the
beginning.
Marie Crow: Living Our Real Dreams presented. LAMC has hosted a toy drive in the past. They
have 2 reams of paper to pass out to students and professors.
They have been doing he vent for 8 years.
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VII.
Claudette Parks presented 2 programs to invite students from surrounding High schools. This
year the event will be on Friday, October 28, 2011. They are asking help with tour guides for this
event.
The event will begin at 9:45 am.
Officer’s Reports
President, Daniel Campos Report:
NOTHING TO REPORT
Vice President, John Soliman’s Report:
Treasurer, Marcelo Rodriguez’s Report:
There will be a Finance Meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 3:00pm
Executive Administrator, Evy Trezvant’s Report:
Ms. Trezvant is still waiting for the complete audio for the September 26th ASO Meeting.
Mr. Oscar Aguayo, Senator of Marketing & Fundraising stated that he has the audio and will forward it to Ms.
Trezvant
VIII.
Senators’ Reports
IX.
Publications Senator, Randy Gamez Report:
NOTHING TO REPORT
Senator of Recruitment, Sandra Barahona Report:
NOTHING TO REPORT
Senator of Athletics, Guadalupe Llerenas Report:
Mentioned her new email address.
Vice President, John Soliman: Point of Information: Senators have Gmail accounts that were set-up in
previous ASO Boards. Asked Mr. Crossley to please get those email addresses to Senators as soon as
possible.
Main Issue: Attended ASO Leadership Workshop & ICC Meeting on half of Capoiera
Student Issue: Capoiera doesn’t have an advisor yet.
Historian Senator, Teresa Sanchez Report:
Attended the Student Support Services Meeting & ICC Meetings
Main Issue: Discussed Carnival (Halloween); College Day (Mission College Day)
Resolution: Have talked to someone about taking pics/video for that event.
ICC Senator, Brandon Urtiz Report:
NOTHING TO REPORT
Senator of Marketing & Fundraising, Oscar Aguayo Report:
Main Issue: Day Care field trip to the Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles Pierce College on 10/14/11 from 9am –
12:30pm.
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Ticket cost for pumpkin patch $7.00; bus expense $0.00
Comments: The Day Care program did a great job in fundraising. They raised the amount of funds to pay for
the Pumpkin Patch tickets and for the bus ride.
The pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sold blue and yellow t-shirts and snacks to raise the money for the
trip. Everyone in the Day Care is doing a great job in helping the students; the parents are noticing a big
improvement in their children.
Main Issue: Obesity Prevention Day, October 22, 2011, 8am – 12Noon and it is hosted by Norris Dorsey.
 The purpose of Obesity Prevention Day is to deliver that will help fight the obesity and
working together to spread the word.
 The Strategies and Solutions for Obesity is a cross training challenges (they will collaborate
ears of the body and have solutions; for example, cross training, full body workout, athletic
strength training.
Senator of Technology, Elizabeth Johnson Report:
Updated the ASO website under the section Members of the ASO to include newly appointed Senators. Also
put up the Brown Act, so that anyone who might like to reference it can. Met with Mr. Crossley to show him
how to edit the website, if need be.
Would like to have the password to the ASO Facebook page, so this resource can be used. Please let Ms.
Johnson know of anything that should e uploaded or put on the website.
Senator of Political Affairs & Community Relations, Doleatha Young Report:
Senator of Educational Services, Andrea Soqui Report:
NOTHING TO REPORT
Mr. Soliman, Vice President: Point of Information: inquired to Mr. Crossley about the scribe pen.
Mr. Crossley stated that he has the live scribe pen, so we can start using it.
Mr. Soliman, Vice President: Point of Information, regarding the Brown Act; we cannot move items during
our reports per Robert’s Rules of Order. We can only make recommendations, and with that said we are
planning to rescind the motions to have Mr. Bishop come out to work shop in regards to last week’s meeting.
So that we may follow the rule correctly.
X. Advisor’s Reports
Mr. Crossley:
Attended the Facilities and Planning meeting last week; construction to be completed by May 2012.
They also discussed the ASP space, lighting Issues, Traffic coming out of the parking structure after 6pm.
2:55pm gavel was passed to the Vice President, John Soliman.
They also spoke about the disabled student’s inability to use elevator due to the location of the pay phone in
the Campus Center.
Mr. Crossley inquired about the monies made y Jambi Juice and Inkberry during Welcome Week and asked
the Treasurer if he followed up with the vendors to find out where our money is.
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Marcelo Rodriguez, Treasurer stated that he contacted Jamba Juice and Pinkberry. He is waiting for someone
to get back to him on those issues.
Mr. Crossley: Point of Information will no longer be using his personal monies or credit cards to make
purchases for ASO sponsored events.
Mr. Crossley will be out of the office on Friday, October 21, 2011 attending an USC event.
Monica Moreno:
Reminded ASO students to volunteer for Shared Governance Committees. Also reminded students about the
Leadership workshops on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 11:00 am.
Gavel passed back to President, Daniel Campos at 3:01pm.
XI. College President’s Report
Dr. Perez school was not in attendance and did not supply a report for this week.
Political Affairs & Community Relations Senator, Doleatha Young leaves mtg. at 3:10pm
XII. Committee/Shared Governance Reports
 ASO Unity Board Luncheon Committee
Vice President, John Soliman, would like to establish a time and date now.
Recruitment Senator, Sandra Barahona: motioned to have ASO Unit Luncheon @ Chaparral
Restaurant
Historian, Teresa Sanchez; Seconded
So noted: per Committee Chair: Oscar Aguayo: The amount is $323.75, which includes tips, tax food
and drinks.
Vice President, John Soliman please let minute reflect for Leadership Workshop to assist ASO in
functioning.
Motion carried: 8.2.1
Senator of Technology, Elizabeth: Point of Information: When is this event scheduled?
 Publications AD Hoc Committee
Point of Information, Daniel Campos, President was approached by Dr. Grant. Dr. Grant says that
the English Department is working on something like this now.
Mr. Ramirez/Dr. Grant will oversee the process. They will suggest Publications Committee work with
them. Mr. Campos discussed the idea of English Department assisting the students with the
newspaper.
Treasurer, Marcelo Rodriguez: Point of Information: wouldn’t that create bias and censorship?
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Vice President, John Soliman: Point of Information: this is “our” (the students) newspaper. Students
have final say on what goes into the newspaper.
Executive Administrator, Evy Trezvant: Point of Information: Is this a newspaper or a magazine?
Chair, Randy Gamez: it will e an e-zine
Senator of Marketing & Fundraising, Oscar Aguayo: motioned to suspend orders of the day to move
to items in New Business: Drama
Vice President, John Soliman: seconded
Motion carried: 10.0.0
Drama Club Advisor, Mr. Aviles presented to the ASO. Turned in a proposal for $6,600.00 for
production of and publicity of play.
Show based on Italian Folk Tale.
2nd proposal for loan for a total amount if they cannot get any donations. Request to please look at
proposal and budget to consider their request.
Goal is to have the show by Spring 2012. They have looked everywhere possible for possible monies
for show production.
Senator of Marketing & Fundraising, Oscar Aguayo: How much are the tickets
Mr. Aviles: $15.00 presale and $20.00 at the door.
Treasurer, Mr. Rodriguez: How much is Drama club looking for from ASO?
Mr. Aviles: they are looking for a grant which would be $6,600.00 and total production of play is
about $16,000.00
Vice President: Point of Information
Technology Senator moved to extend time by 5 minutes
Vice President seconded
Motion carried: 10.0.0
Senator of Educational Services, Andrea Soqui leaves mtg. at 3:33pm
President passed gavel again to Vice President
President, Daniel Campos addresses the Board. Saw last play. Believes that art attracts people. This
would be the biggest amount of money that the ASO would give to a club. He is in favor of
something like this, if there is a plan.
Executive Administrator: Point of Information: has concerns with the amount for production.
Technology Senator, Elizabeth Johnson leaves at 3:25 pm.
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Mr. Aviles needs to transform the LRC into a theater. There are costs and fees associated with
construction and transformation to theater. Priority will be given to Mission Students in casting.
President, Daniel Campos: moved to extend time by 5 minutes
Senator of Marketing & Fundraising: seconded
Motion carried 9.0.1
Educational Services Senator: Is there any way we can find out how much money we have in the
account?
Senator of Marketing & Fundraising, Oscar Aguayo: Are you going to be employing the students?
Mr. Aviles: absolutely, there will be professional mentors.
Publications Senator, Randy Gamez: stated we can use student labor to adjust costs/budget.
Guest: Brent Rosinski: stated that he is in the Interior Design Department would like for you to
network with our department
President, Daniel Campos: suggested creating a committee in regards to the production of the play.
Executive Administrator, Evy Trezvant motioned to extend 1 minute
Recruitment Senator, Sandra Barahona: seconded
Motion carried: 9.0.0
Executive Administrator, Ms. Trezvant inquired, How long will production run?
Mr. Aviles: the production will run 2 weeks
Mr. Crossley has budget and proposal for the ASO Board
Mr. Campos, President suggested creating a committee
Drama Club Committee: Decameron Play
Brent Rosinski: Chair
Marcelo Rodriguez: Co Chair
Oscar Aguayo: member
Teresa Sanchez: member
Guadalupe Llerenas: member
Mr. Crossley: advisor
Aviles contact: avilesgg@lamission.edu; 818-364-7711
Gavel passed back to President, Daniel Campos at 3:40pm.
Mrs. Llerenas, Athletics Senator motioned for recess for 5 minutes
Publications Senator, Mr. Gamez: seconded
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Motion carried: 9.0.0
Recess at 3:45 pm
Meeting called to order at 3:50pm
Senator of Health and Security Services, Michael Griggs returned at 3:50pm
XIII.
 Mission College Day Committee (1st Tuesday each month)
There will be a meeting on Tomorrow at 12:30pm in the INST. Bldg.
Unfinished Business
 Halloween Ball (Carnival & Masquerade)
Halloween Ball/Masquerade/Club Day will be Thursday, October 27, 2011
There will be an ICC Committee Meeting at 12pm & 3pm.
President passed gavel to Vice President at 3:45pm
President, Mr. Campos stated he’s been visiting other meetings.
Proposal already put together by Michael Cortez
Mr. Soliman, Vice President: Point of Information: We are having a hard time keeping quorum. He asked that
everyone try to remain in the conference room.
 ASO Business Cards (revisited)
President, Daniel Campos proposes to buy 1,500 business cards for ASO representatives and 500
business cards for the ASO President.
Mr. Aguayo, Marketing & Fundraising Senator suggested that ASO do some research on the
business cards.
Ms. Trezvant, Executive Administrator suggested Vistaprint.com. The cards are free. You only
have to pay for shipping.
Mr. Crossley stated that we discussed this in a previous meeting
Ms. Barahona, Recruitment Senator believes everyone should have their own business cards
President, Mr. Campos motioned to approve a budget to order and purchase business card based
on the best budget.
Mr. Aguayo, Marketing & Fundraising Senator will do some research
Mr. Soliman, Vice President suggested Mr. Campos rescind his motion
Mr. Campos, President moved to amend his motion to create Ad Hoc Committee
Motion was seconded
Motion carried: 9.0.0
ICC Senator, Brandon Urtiz leaves at 3:57pm
XIV.
Standing Items
 Club Charter
 Roboteca Space
Nothing to update
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 Hot Dog Cart
Nothing to update
XV.
New Business
 Senators Oath
Some Senators took their oath. Mr. Aguayo recorded this, but has since lost the audio; So there
is no minutes to reflect which officers took oath.
 Discuss: Student Intimidation & Harassment
 Culinary Department: Student Issues
Board discussed both issues and concerns with follow-through on complaints.
Board will like to get an update to ensure that the student grievances are being handled properly
and followed through.
Mr. Crossley will get back to Board to see if a Culinary Student can come and speak to Board to
ensure follow-through
 Request for Conference Call Phone
Mr. Aguayo, Marketing & Fundraising Senator had recorded this meeting. The voice recorder
that the Executive Administrator has is full. Ms. Trezvant is waiting to ensure that the minutes
do not get deleted due to ASO issues. Mr. Aguayo stated that he was recording in the beginning
of the meeting, however, Mr. Aguayo has since lost the audio for this meeting.
Motion did not carry.
This request was denied
 Ambassador of ASO
Do not have audio for this item. However, there was a committee formed. Mr. Campos is the
Committee Chair. Mr. Griggs is also a member of committee. They will do more research on this
item.
Ms. Trezvant, Executive Administrator motioned to adjournment meeting
Motion was seconded
Motion carried unanimously
Items Not Discussed
 Request for ASO Gavel
 Miguel Angel Vargas (deceased student)
 Printer, Copier, Fax Machine
XVI.
Announcements
XVII.
Agenda Item Requests
 Please send to Evy Trezvant : trezvae@lamission.edu
****Agenda items due no later than Wednesdays at 6:00pm***
XVIII. Adjournment at 5:09pm
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