Eastern Connecticut State University
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Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
Student Government Association
General Board Meeting
September 9th, 2012
Present:
Executive Board: P. Bjornstad (President), A. Bullard (Vice President), Z. Yeager (Secretary), B.
Rice (Treasurer), M. Hicks (BAM)
Advisors: M. Delaney, C. Ambrosio
Senators: A. Burns, K. Chrzanowska, K. Cusano, A. DelValle, E. Drouin, M. Fournier, J. Garzone, B.
Malcolm, E. McDonald, E. Pelletier, R. Perry, S. Ramsay
Guests: Judy Reid, JC Carr, Megan Stryczula, Victoria Cosma, Heaven Caristo-Mobley, Virginia-Desi
Dykstra, Erica Benoit
Meeting called to order at 3:02 P.M.
1. President’s Report:
a) Opening Remarks:
P. Bjornstad made it a point that this year’s goal is to be a productive Senate while still
enjoying our roles as Senators.
E. Pelletier introduced an icebreaker for introductions.
b) Club Fair:
A sign up sheet went around for Senators and E-Board to sign up for shifts to work at the club
fair. P. Bjornstad covered the importance of the club fair as we want to get our name out there
and we need Senate support to show students about those who lead them.
c) Town Gown:
P. Bjornstad discussed the recent town gown meeting. It is a time for people of the community
to voice opinions about Eastern community.
d) University Senate – External Committees
P. Bjornstad discussed that this is the best way for the Senators to represent the students. We
are going to try to place everybody on Senate on an external committee so that the student
body can be represented in official matters.
Eastern Connecticut State University Student Government Association
“Students Serving Students”
e) Motion # 2 (S. Ramsay, J. Garzone) Motion to spend no more than $18,225 from reserves for
the Saturday Buckland Hills shuttle provided by Rukstela charter for year 2 of a two year
contract. (16-0-0) Motion Carries.
f) Motion # 3 (R. Perry, A. Bullard) Motion to spend no more than $3200 for the SGA Copier
provided to the clubs. (16-0-0) Motion Carries.
2. Vice President’s Report:
a) E-Board update
E-board has been conversing about plans for this semester and the entire academic year.
We painted the rock this past weekend and it was a fun bonding moment for those who
could attend.
b) BOR Representative:
A. Bullard included a description of what the BOR is: Education administrators that make
important decisions about tuition and our education. A student representative is required.
Each school in the system needs to send a member to SAC (Student Advisory Council). The
meetings are once a month, on Friday afternoons. This Friday, the 13th is the first meeting.
A. Bullard cited the need to have a member because the system is dominated by the
Community Colleges. There are only 4 CSU’s and we need a representative. Transportation
is provided by the university via van or university car.
c) Committee Updates
Issues: E. McDonald introduced herself and gave an overview of the committee.
PR: E. Drouin introduced herself and gave an overview of the committee.
Internal: E. Pelletier introduced herself and gave an overview of the committee. She also
discussed the upcoming retreat. It will be October 5th and 6th and is an overnight event. All
Senators are required to attend.
d) Applications
3. Budget and Management:
M. Hicks introduced himself and discussed the “Warriors with Initiative” program. It is designed
to help the 72 clubs become more active. The initiative gives them motivation to do more and
rewards the ones who are involved and contribute to campus life. The clubs with more activity get
an incentive. However clubs that do not perform are not penalized. This does not apply to the 5
sports clubs but M. Delaney brought up the idea that some clubs may get more funding than club
sports and those non-sport clubs will be able to get extra funding. Bam will look at this as a
committee and may make changes as necessary. M. Hicks stated that the club sports earn a lot of
funding already and the criteria to earn points does not apply to what they do. This incentive also
does not apply to clubs that get money off the top of our budget. There are 5 major ways to earn
points. Clubs are placed in separate tiers based on points. Top two tiers (gold with 10 clubs and
silver with 15 clubs) get the opportunity to earn extra funding. No extra funding is guaranteed. A
measurement system has been worked out so that Student Activities and BAM will be able to
monitor club point totals. The program pilots this semester and additional funding starts in Fall
2014. J. Garzone asked how many points are required to get to gold/silver. M. Hicks stated that the
tiers are relative to other clubs.
Motion #4 (A. Bullard, E. Pelletier) Motion to pass the “Warriors with Initiative” program. (160-0) Motion Carries.
4. Treasurer’s Report:
a. Pep Rally:
The pep rally is going to be 9/26/13 from 7-9 pm in the gymnasium. The theme is Neon
Splash and we will be presenting the available sports teams for the entire year. B. Rice
mentioned that she is under budget for the event.
5. Secretary’s Report:
a. Student Ambassadors
Z. Yeager discussed the program.
6. Advisor’s Report: Advisors welcomed new Senators, prospective Senators, and returners.
7. Old Business:
8. New Business:
9. Open Floor:
a. Dates to remember:
i. Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 – Club/Organization Fair, 5pm, Webb Lawn
ii. Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 – Club Council, 2pm, Student Center Theatre
iii. Friday, September 13th, 2013 – SAC Meeting, 10am, Central Connecticut State University
iv. Thursday, September 26th, 2013 – Pep Rally 7pm, Gym
b. LEAP:
A. Bullard discussed the leadership program which is a great way for our student leaders in
SGA to strengthen their skills.
c. SGA Polos. The polos are in the e-board room and are available free of cost to Senators.
Meeting was closed at 3:44
Minutes submitted by Zach Yeager