Florida Atlantic University
Student Government
Boca Raton House of Representatives
3 rd legislative Session
4 th September, 2009
Call to Order at 3:40PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approvals:
**Luther Walls has resigned
**Emily Pollack has resigned
*Motion to amend 4 th September Agenda and insert marketing report by Marcus Washington after Treasurer’s Report by
Scalice; seconded by Forbes
*Motion to amend 4 th September Agenda and insert 2 committees as follows: “Environmental Actions” and “Hammock
Committee “ by Scalice; seconded by Ivanova
*Motion to Approve the 7 th August, 2009 Minutes by Pollock
*Motion to Approve the 4 th September 2009 Agenda by Gentry; seconded by Forbes
Pro-Temp Election
*Motion to nominate Allison Gentry as Pro-Temp by Haye, seconded by Ivanova.
(17 Y, 0N, 1 Abstain) Gentry is now Pro-Temp of the House.
Special Order Speeches
-Ivanova: Hello. Unfortunately I will have to resign my position after this meeting due to class conflicts and job issues. I don’t want to have absences and I will be staying involved with Student Government through Marni Sherman.
Open Forum
-Greg Corning: Night Owls are on a new path that gets about 500 calls per week. We also have a new assistant director.
-Jared Stark: Good afternoon. On July 4 th , 2009 I founded a non-profit organization in the state of FL to provide civic education to the community and public as a whole. This will be free of charge. Governor Sherman and myself were talking about bringing the ACLU to Palm Beach county to have a “know your rights” workshop. In summary, we are aiming to o the event in the second week of October.
-Terry Mena: I bring you warm spirits and welcomes for your returns of 2009-2010 academic years. We want to really tell you that we are here to support you and if you need anything let us know. We are here to support all those ideas.
-Trevor Raborn: I have been working with Dr. Marahaj in educating students in patient care and treating cancer. He started a clinical trial in finding a potential cure. Representative Khonat got himself involved with Dr. Marahaj and has helped push the cause. This would attempt to cure solid tumors. Since we have been looking for donors of white blood cells…
*Motion to extend speakers time by Owens; seconded by Capata
…I will be around to work with you guys. This is an opportunity for our body and I love the work that we are involved in, from representation to school functions. Dr. Marahaj wants to have a binding agreement to acknowledge our participation if we choose to help. We have completed 4 patients and it takes a lot of students to get involved for matching patients. This would be Student Government’s first agreement of potential studies.
-Peter Montobalmo: I am part of Owl TV. We are here to help you promote your events and organization and airing in housing in Channel 8. We are completing our broadcast to allow us to reach all campuses. If you bring your flyers in, we will help you promote what you have.
UP Presentation
-Devon Desjarlais: Hello. I am the editor and chief of University Press. There was an error in the previous week’s paper that was supposedly telling our students to copy books. I have a very young staff and not only do we have a new staff they work

around the clock. When this incident happened we took action, and put up a correction stating we do not condone legal activities. My new staff did not complain and helped me out a great deal. I am here to formally apologize to you guys.
Presidents Report: N/A
Vice Presidents Report: N/A
Governors Report:
-Sherman: The GAAC went on Monday and we had a great turnout. We are changing our GAAC meetings to Friday’s at
1:30PM. We did this to allow all directors to attend the meetings. The elections commissioner is Sarah Lanicault for Boca
Raton campus and she is currently out of town. I haven’t had my address yet because of equipment errors and on
September 11 th , I will do it with my Governor’s Report in my House meeting.
Governors Appointment (Skipped)
Treasurers Report
-Ebanks: House: $3999.13 COSO: $262,569.44 Reserves: $99800.48 Contingency: $55475.00
Marketing Report
-Washington: On September 29 th there will be a grant writing workshop and on September 30 th there will be a recession party due to huge turnouts from events such as our Foam Party. I am looking for people to join up with SPECS: Students
Promoting Events on Campus. MWashi10@fau.edu if you need me.
Chief Justices Report
-Burdman: We have new business 09-14 that I and Pollock have worked together on. Schools like UF and Alabama are high in school spirit and we would like to give out shirts before home football games. We both thought that the House should support the bill for the first shirts. This is a great way for exposure and traditions.
Program Reports
-Nicole Gale: I work out of the Safety and Wellness Department. We are committed to improve the Health of the
Committee. I just wanted to introduce myself or would like to request a presentation, please ask.
-Katie Burch: Director of Graduate Student Association. We have a few upcoming events. Sept 23 rd we have an Advisory
Board meeting. Sept 29 th we have a grant writing workshop that begins at 10:00AM.
-Kerri Ann: Director of BSUMP. Club Fest was successful and our first cultural month is Hispanic Heritage month. Come out so they can issue their concerns.
Interim Student Government Advisors Report
-Heather Bishara: I have been here for 1 month officially and I appreciate everyone for being so welcoming and informing me of everything you are doing. Some updates for you: Leadership Conference is on September 12 th .
Chair Report
Committee on Committee: N/A
Rules and Policies: N/A
Ways and Means: N/A
Campus Actions: N/A
Time Capsule:
-James Shackelford: Finalization of paperwork will be bone within 2-3 weeks to start mounting the obelisk and plaque on our free concrete.
Environmental Action Committee: N/A
Hammock Discovery Committee: N/A
House Forum
-Bastidas: I wanted to say that this Tuesday I had the privilege of going to Jupiter campus for the Sexual Orientation bill. It was impressive for me to see the Jupiter campus and to see what it is like. They run their meetings differently and for me it was an honor and we are moving on to the next campus, Davie.
-Questions
-Scalice: Do they use Robert Rules?

-Bastidas: Yes, but they currently have 4 members so it is not the same. When they vote, they say “approve” or
“disapprove”. The speaker has a toy gavel that makes a squishy sound.
-End Questions
-Gentry: Wanting to speak about 09-14. It is a good idea and the t-shirts went quick at the bonfire.
Vetoed Business: N/A
Tabled Business: N/A
Old Business: N/A
New Business:
BRHB-09-14 “Tradition Building”
*Move to send BRHB-09-14 to Committees by Owens; seconded by Shackelford (objection by Gentry).
(5Y, 13N) BRHB-09-14 does not go to committee.
*Move to send BRHB-09-14 to Quazi committee by Owens; seconded by Khonat
*Pollock suspends the rules to talk about how much money or other suggestions that need made.
(Rules suspended from 4:28PM-4-36)
*Motion to add my name to the bill by Gentry; seconded by Khonat
(adding names to bill)
*Motion to admit all members by Khonat; seconded by Young
*Motion to approve BRHB-09-14 by Gentry; seconded by Khnoat
(15 Y, 2N) BRHB-09-14 is approved.
Special Order Speeches
-Ejene: The shirts are a great idea and I go every year.
-Gentry: I thank everyone for electing me for Pro-Temp.
Open Forum
-Raborn: For any of you who want to participate, I will be here after the meeting. Please speak to me.
Legislative Report
-Pollock: You all got a copy of a memo that I wrote today. The only signature that it is awaiting is mine. What happened is the four of us got together with student affairs about adding the BSU name change would not be the most effective way of doing it. This is giving BSU the reformation within the inside and them the option on a choice. Update on Night Owl’s driving bill. We have figured a chapter route of doing things. We are going to add a voice mailbox on the conference line to allow us to hear complaints and not deal with new lines. I have received an email that states: “because of the record number of people, parking and transportation will allow vehicles to park in the grass on east side of Palm Beach Ave…. (etc).
Reminders
Next House Meeting: Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 3:30PM: Senate Chambers
Final Roll Call
Adjournment
*Motion to adjourn by Young, seconded by Ayala
Adjourned at 4:51PM