Milwaukee Area Technical College
West Allis Student Government Association
General Assembly, April 28, 2015-Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 4:08
Attendance:
SGA Advisor: Patrice Jefferies, Student Life
SGA Members Present:
Antoinette Jackson, President
Jacquelinne Coel, Vice-President
Ben Patulski, Treasurer
Sheyla Macias, Recording Secretary
Jarvis Harmon, Parliamentarian
Angela Amborn
Amber Joshway
Amanpreet Singh
Alisha Fox
SGA Members Excused Absent:
SGA Members Unexcused Absent:
Gustavo Hinojosa
Theresa D’Amato, Corresponding
Secretary
Derrick Conn
Volunteers
Kati Huisheere
Benita Oatis
Approval of the Minutes: Ben motioned to approve the minutes from April 14, 2015, Jarvis
seconded, and the motion carried.
New Business
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There is a resolution that was written by students from the Milwaukee Campus, to have
one hour per week as an hour free of scheduled classes at all four campuses. Faculty,
staff and students have difficulty attending events on campus and/or scheduling meeting
times, therefore, students, faculty and staff will benefit from this Activity Hour for
meetings and/or events.
o Alisha motion to approve the Resolution for Activity Hour, Angela seconded, and
the motion carried.
Mother’s Day and Graduation greeting cards are going well. We are $200 away from our
goal! Keep on going out to the hallways and get more people to give donations!
Senior Center will be again sometime this month in May possibly on the 14th at 1:30
p.m. - 3:30.
The semester is almost over! Be sure to have your classes and financial aid ready for the
fall or summer semester.
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Approval of funds for a portable wireless lavalier microphone and cordless microphone.
o A total of $400 and the money will be withdrawal from the technology account.
Ben motioned to approve, Angela seconded, and the motion carried.
Approval of funds for the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
o A total of $150 for the supplies. Jacquelinne motion to approve, Sheyla seconded,
and the motion carried.
Graduation will be on Friday, May 15 and will need volunteers to help out.
o Jacquelinne, Jarvis, Sheyla and Amanpreet will be volunteering. Congrats to the
Graduates; Antoinette, Ben and Danny!
Ben and Jarvis attended a Diversity Conference (National Student Leadership Diversity
Convention) in Chicago. They attended various workshops such as; The Cultural
Biography, Coming Out Stars, Communicating & Conducting Difficult Conversations
Around Diversity, Exploring Gender on Campus, Effective Conflict Resolution Skills for
Diverse Leaders and lastly Micro-aggressions & The Power of Words. In the last
workshop they attended Ben mentioned about an activity they did. They wrote down one
word or phrase that they wanted to eliminate from the vocabulary, both Ben and Jarvis
thought it was an excellent activity because everyone responded different to this activity.
There was also a keynote speaker named Dr. Mykee Fowlin, who assembled an exciting
program on the issues of race, discrimination, violence prevention and personal identity.
Officer Elections will be held at the next meeting, everyone take a look at the description
and if it’s something you want to run for the next coming school year, “Go for it!”
Committee Reports
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Civics- nothing to report- Ben and Jacquelinne
Events- Under Campus and District Events- Antoinette, Derrick, Sheyla, Benita and Kati
Research and Development- nothing to report- Ben and Derrick
Community Affairs- Senior Center will be May 14, 2015- Jacquelinne, Angela, Jarvis,
Kati and Benita
Treasurer Report
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Same
Upcoming Campus and District Events
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April 29: Wednesday, Denim Day- everyone wear blue jeans.
April 29: Wednesday, Anger Management, Downtown Campus with Patrice at 12:00 1:00p.m.
May 1: Friday, District Student Senate Meeting, Downtown Campus M614 at 1-3:00 p.m.
May 2: Saturday, Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk, Veterans Park at 10:00am.
o Ben, Theresa, Antoinette, Angela, Jarvis and Kati
May 4: Monday, Cinco de Mayo Celebration- Cafeteria at 9:30-11:00 a.m.
May 6: Wednesday, Leroy Butler Soul Food Luncheon, Downtown M605 at 12-2:00p.m.
May 8: Friday, SGA Recognition Banquet, Four Points Sheridan-Brown Deer at 5:00p.m.
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May 11: Monday, Chair Massages at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 15: Friday, Graduation- meet downtown in M605 at 3:00 p.m.
Recap of Events
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Wednesday, April 15- Hispanic Dance Demonstration, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Cafeteria
o Everyone thought it was such a great experience.
Friday, April 17- District Student Senate Meeting, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Mequon Campus
o Angela mentioned that it was tough taking minutes and keeping track of
everything.
Saturday, April 18- Grand Ball Evolution
o It was ok but some people suggested a different place for next time.
Monday through Thursday- April 20-23, Earth Week Events
o Jacquelinne talked about the events, they were all very fun and many people
participated.
Monday, April 27- Club Luncheon, 11:30-1:00 p.m. Room 107/117
o Angela mentioned the food was very good and it all turned out great!
Closing Announcements
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Angela mentioned the Bone Marrow was a success, 15 people signed up and others were
interested.
Antoinette mentioned that the WSG meeting was last week and Angela is the new
governor! Congrats!
Adjournment
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Ben motion to adjourn this meeting at 4:50 p.m., Angela seconded, and the motion
carried.