Minutes of the
STUDENT ASSOCIATION SENATE
OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
10 February 2013
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Speaker James Zanayed at 6:06 p.m. in the Clara Sperling Skyroom of
the Holmes Student Center. Elyse Heimann conducted a roll call of Senators. All members were present
except; Senator Goldman, Senator Fullilove, Senator Troutman. With a quorum present, the meeting
proceeded. Senators led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING AND AGENDA APPROVAL
Speaker Zanayed motions to suspend rules and move items A, B, C to old business. And to pass the items
as consent agenda.
SPEAKER’S REPORT
Speaker thanks senators for braving the weather
Next week there will be no meeting due to the super bowl
Speaker would like to recognize Senator Brandon Phillips for his involvement in collecting data on
issues of election apathy; still waiting for other senators to get the ball rolling as he has
Nomination for 5 senators to be on board of elections
Meeting with athletic director to discuss plan to host all senators and execs at the next basketball
game; a tour of the center, Wednesday at time? and Saturday the 2nd at 3:00. We hope to see everyone
there, and emails will be sent out regarding the details.
Speaker Zanayed yields time to Don Henderson of Legal Services to discuss a study abroad scholarship
Erickson Doherty endowment scholarship; multiple students awarded. All information has been emailed
and hard copies will be available in the Senate office.
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Chairman Domke-Athletics and Student Involvement
First meeting for athletics and student involvement committee. James Alford vice chair, Kaliah Smith
the Secretary. Meeting at 1:30 in room 103 in the HSC on Monday.
Chairmen Tinberg-Campus Life and Greek Affairs
Set goals for the semester, elected senator Pooler as secretary
EXECUTIVE BRANCH REPORT(S)
President LeFlore
Welcomes everyone back to spring semester. Discusses the transition that will be coming up as new
executive branch is elected. Encourages everyone to be more involved with helping students and
identifying goals regarding student issues. Emphasizes the importance of improving Campus Recreation,
renovating the Holmes Student Center for future students, and continue to change NIU for the better.
Encourages everyone to write down ideas and contact him with their ideas.
OLD BUSINESS
SAR 44031: A Resolution to Confirm Susie Richard
 Speaker Zanayed Comments
 Senator Theodore Inquires
 Senator Beltran Inquires
 Resolution passes at 6:33pm
SAR 44041: A Resolution to Appoint Michael Theodore
 Senator Beltran Inquires
 Resolution passes at 6:36
SAR 44042: A Resolution to Appoint Philip Nanni
 Senator Beltran Inquires
 Senator Alford Inquires
 Resolution passes at 6:40
SAR 44043: A Resolution to Appoint the Board of Elections
 Senator Wellington nominated.
 Senator Phillips nominated.
 Senator Sarna nominated.
 Senator Theodore nominated.
 Senator Birk nominated.
 Resolution passes at 6:51pm
SAR 44044: A Resolution to Appoint Elections Commissioner
 Jonathan Freifeild speaks on his own behalf
 Senator Clark Inquires
 Senator Koegel Inquires
 Senator Theodore Inquires
 Senator Beltran Inquires
 Speaker Zanayed expresses his support.
 Speaker Zanayed yields time to President Leflore
 Senator Phillips Comments
 Resolution passes at 7:05pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speaker Zanayed:
Please watch for the basketball event reminder, Next week there is no meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker Zanayed requested a motion to adjourn. Motion is made by Senator Johnson. Seconded by
Senator Theodore. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:07p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY
Chad A. Harris, Clerk of the Senate & Special Assistant to the Speaker.
EXECUTIVE ALLOCATION INFORMATION