Florida Atlantic University
Student Government
Boca Raton House of Representatives
3rd Legislative Session
5th June, 2009
Call to Order at 3:45PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
*Motion to add Estevez name to the list by A. Pollack; seconded by Massetti
**Milton is no longer a representative from absences
Approvals:
*Motion to approve 29th May, 2009 Minutes by Peterson; seconded by A. Pollock
*Motion to move Governors Oath of Office after Presidents Report by E. Pollack; seconded by A. Pollock
*Motion to approve 5th June, 2009 Agenda by Forbes; seconded by A. Pollock
Open Forum:
-Terry Menna: Today is a day of elections and I want to remind everyone that they should follow the rules and
procedures of electing the students of the House. We have statutes to where you can look up online. We hope
that this will be simple and clean. You are all governed to uphold Sunshine State Laws. It is important to
understand those rules. Do not discuss with other members what you plan to vote in favor for.
In-House Elections:
-Fitspatrick Alerte: Junior at FAU. Want to join student government to become a better leader. I feel being a part
of SGA will further my schooling. High School delegate and representative at my previous school.
Questions:
-Capata: how are you managing everything with a 2.5GPA? (Why is your GPA so low?)
Answer: Last semester I was under a lot of work and stress with family. My organization tampered with my GPA
a little bit.
-Jennifer Joseph: (No Show)
-Jenna Nicholson: Transfer student from PBCC. On executive board for Student Government at PBCC. Historian
for PBCC and Event Coordinator. Reason to join is I would like to be a voice for students who think what they say
doesn’t matter.
Questions:
-Haye: What campus did you transfer from?
Answer: Boca Raton
Shackelford: Part of any organizations at FAU?
Answer: Student Advisory Board.
-Kaceion Hudson: Want to be a member of the house to serve as a voice for the students. Member of the design
nation and also a Howlett member. I help with the recruiting process of the football members.
Questions:
-Haye: Do you feel you can balance your job and work at student government?
Answer: I know how to manage time effectively. Yes and I will give 100% to each thing I am in.
-Rashad Khonat: Reason I want to join is to increase my leadership and understanding of students around me. In
high school I was parliamentarian and of a club. I am currently a martial artist learning leadership from there. I
am always open to new ideas and thoughts
Questions:
-Ejene: What martial arts?
-Answer: Kempo
-Pollack: Are you taking 5 or 6 hours?
-Answer: It is supposed to be 5
-Michael Burshteyn: (no show)
Presidents Report:
-Whymer: We have been discussing the possible increase in fees and had some representatives sitting on the
committee (Chuck Forbes, Marni Sherman, and Alan Pollock). On Wed., we will be discussing multiple fees and
differential tuition increases. If you want the breakdown there’s the fee of transportation and more. For the
essence of time, if you want more in-depth description please set up a meeting with me on Monday or Tuesday.
We formed a Student Government/Athletic Committee to see where money is going and to market athletic
events. As far as internal stuff, homecoming and weeks of welcome we have been working on. We wanted to
decorate the breezeway for homecoming as we did back during elections. At the audit and finance meeting, we
will speak about textbook affordability and as well as the anti-discrimination act that the House has passed.
Keep working hard and I commend you for that. Casino night will need volunteers for dealing cards and such.
The date for Casino Night is 8/21/09.
Oath of Office:
*Marni Sherman becomes Governor of Boca Raton Campus.
Speaker Elections:
*Motion to open the floor for nominations by A. Pollock: seconded by Hayes
*Motion to nominate A. Pollock by Haye; seconded by A. Pollock (A Pollock accepts)
*Motion to close the floor by Shackelford; seconded by Forbes
-A. Pollock: I have been since January the Chair of Rules and Policies. I have been involved in the Academic
Lobbying Committee, and the Time Capsule Committee. I have shadowed the speaker with the traffic and
parking committee and many other committees. Outside of student government I am the marketing director of
the FAU Pre-law Society. I want to stress the Sunshine State Law if I am elected. I want to know what you guys
are into so I can get you involved in your specific areas. Parliamentary procedure would be another focus to the
representatives.
Questions:
-Forbes: Are you aware that you did an outstanding job in your committee?
Answer: Yes, I am aware.
-Sherman: Are you aware that I am thankful for your help?
Answer: Yes, I am aware.
(A vote of yes is to approve A. Pollock, a vote of no is to not approve.)
14 Yes, 1 No; A. Pollock is Speaker of the House
*A. Pollock assumes Speaker of the House
Vice Presidents Report: N/A
Chief Justice Report:
-Burdman: I’d like to congratulate the new members of the house. I am revising the 600 statues to take away
some power from the elections board. I am working at the Alumni Center while I am Chief Justice.
Program Reports: N/A
Student Government Advisors Report:
-Felsher: No Report
House Forum: N/A
Chair Reports:
Committee on Committee:
-Pollack: Committee on Committee met today at 3:06PM. All members were present and gave their respective
reports. Absence appeals were completed and absences were excused. The meeting was adjourned at 3:14PM.
Rules and Policies:
-Bastidas: The Rules and Policies Committee met today, June 5, 2009. The meeting was called to order at
1:08pm. There was no business to discuss. The committee adjourned at 1:10PM.
Ways and Means:
-Owens: The Ways and Means Committee convened today, June 5th, 2009, at 2:08PM. Quorum was met today,
but not without difficulty. Ways and Means Committee members, once again, please be aware that we convene
at 2:00PM every Friday before the General House Meeting. No new business was reviewed, and the meeting
was adjourned at 2:11PM
Campus Action: No Report
Time Capsule: No Report
Vetoed Business: N/A
Tabled Busines: N/A
Old Busines: N/A
New Busines: BRHR-09-08 “Student Safety Comes First”
*Motion to approve BRHR-09-08 approved by Owens; seconded by Haye (objection by E. Pollack “send to
committee”)
*Motion to send BRHR-09-08 to committee by Peterson; seconded by Haye
16 yes, 0 no: Alerte becomes a representative.
3 Yes, 13 No: Joseph is not a representative.
15 Yes, 1 No: Nicholson becomes a representative.
15 Yes, 1 No: Hudson becomes a representative.
16 Yes, 0 No: Khonat becomes a representative.
0 Yes, 16 No: Burshteyn becomes a representative
Special Order Speeches: N/A
Open Forum: N/A
Legislative Report:
-A. Pollock: Nothing to report but wish to thank you for this opportunity.
Questions:
-Owens: will the appointments for the new members be part of the committee?
-A. Pollock: I will
-Haye: Who will take your old positions
-A. Pollock: There will be interviews
-Sherman: What will you do about the 2 members in Campus Actions?
-A. Pollock: I will be reviewing and placing people in certain committees. Send me an e-mail in which one you
wish to be in.
-Forbes: Can you tell the new members about the committees?
-A. Pollock: Yes (explains).
Adjournment
*Motion to adjourn by Peterson; seconded by Massetti
Adjourned at 4:31PM