Government Oversight Committee Minutes
Chair: Gustavo Ascanio
October 19th, 2015
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the John E. Sapp
I.
Call to Order
 Meeting called to order 6:01PM.
II.
Roll Call – Vice Chair
 Quorum has been established with 4 voting members; Akpabio, Johnson, Rosen, Lee.
III.
Approval of Minutes – October 5th, 2015
 Senator Lee: Motion to approve the minutes from October 5th, 2015. Second. All in
favor. Moved.
IV.
Approval of Agenda
 Senator Rosen: Motion to approve tonight’s agenda. Motion resent.
 Senator Johnson: Motion to strike Conner Klein from Guest Speakers. Second. All in
favor. Moved.
 Senator Lee: Motion to approve tonight’s agenda as amended. Second. All in favor.
Moved.
V.
Student Remarks
 None.
VI.
Guest Speakers
 Director of Marketing: Zach Kinderman
 I vary a lot in my projects. My focus is to help market and promote projects,
events, and initiatives that our organization is doing. That includes all cabinets. I
work to push and make students aware of all of our events and get them
involved. I want students to be informed and push them to participate. I
recently helped with the concert by having a ticket giveaway that increased
awareness. I am currently working on a video that showcases everything
Student Government has done such as Chick-fil-A and EcoAdventure and invites
students to join. With the Jaguars tickets, we had so many sales that we were
offered a special offer of a $50 ticket that gives $250 club seating for a game.
We are working on Town Hall currently to teach students about everything we
offer to peak student interest.
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Attorney General Baker: Can senators participate in the video being
filmed? –Yes, we encourage Senators to get involved, it will be Friday
morning. I want everyone noticed in the video.
o
Senator Lee: What time is the filming? –From 8:00am to 11:30am.
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Chairman Ascanio: Does the Director of Communications share
responsibilities? –We are playing with that because they are very close.
Communications is focused on image; he works with Spinnaker, helps
with speeches, rights press reports, and etc. My focus is on marketing
and promoting what we want to bring to campus as a Student
Government.
 Student Advocate: Connor Klein
VII.
Remarks of the Chair – sgagoc@unf.edu
 If you notice something I have done is wrong, please state a point of order so that we
follow Robert’s Rules.
 Please be thoughtful in your questions. Do not feel obligated to vote yes.
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
New Business
 Senate Appointments
 Christian Fleming: I am a sophomore, studying Finance. I have a strong interest
in joining the Budget and Allocations committee. I first saw UNF as a second
option but through my experience here so far I have realized that Student
Government is a great opportunity to get involved.
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Senator Johnson: Do you have any previous leadership experience? - I
was the Greek Week liaison for my fraternity, Kappa Sigma. I am able to
take initiative. I have volunteered most recently at a military academy. I
was in charge of leading a group of children through the day in getting
up, outdoor activities, etc.
o
Senator Akpabio: Earlier you said you felt disconnected as a freshman
and you wanted to get involved, why are you choosing Student
Government? –I know I have strong leadership abilities and apathy. I
know this is a way to represent the Student Body and I am confident in
my abilities to do that in many different ways. I feel I can represent the
lower student body easily and I have connections with older students to
represent them as well to compare the past to now.
o
Attorney General Baker: Can you name a few concerns voiced to you? –I
know parking services is a pain; I know a lot has been taking into
initiative to change that. I believe they could use their resources better.
I also believe cheaper dining options on campus would be greatly
utilized.
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Attorney General Baker: Have you read the C&S or have been versed in
it at all? –Not yet but I have full intention in doing so.
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Senator Lee: How do you plan to balance academia, Greek life, and
Student Government? –I am currently unemployed and taking 12 hours
(three less than usual). I allotted my time well this semester for campus
involvement.
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Senator Johnson: Can you give me a weakness you have? –Yes, Robert’s
Rules is not my strong point. I am not familiar with that parliamentary
procedure.
o
Chairman Ascanio: In terms of your involvement on campus, do you
think your leadership within your fraternity will conflict with your views
of the entire Student Body? –I saw how involvement in a fraternity
paralleled with involvement in Student Government, being a part of
something larger than you and I saw interest in that. I currently have no
leadership positions in the fraternity and I do not believe that the ones I
plan to pursue in the future will overtake my time as they are
dependent on time management.
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Chairman Ascanio: What is one thing you want to have accomplished as
a Senator, looking back in a year? –I would love to affect the financial
situation of the school. Any influence in the Budget and Allocations
committee would create for a positive experience for me. I strive to
become the Chairman of that committee.
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Senator Johnson: Motion to forward Christian Fleming to Senate.
Second. Discussion. Roll call vote passes 4-0-0.
X.
Announcements
 To Appointees: Be on time for Senate.
 Our next committee meeting will have Mrs. Vicki Shore speaking.
XI.
Final Roll Call – Vice Chair
 Quorum has been reestablished with 4 voting members.
XII.
Adjournment
 Meeting adjourned at 6:31PM.
Minutes taken by Farah Azzouz, Senate Secretary