RSA 2015
Council Meeting Minutes
October 21th 2015
Call to Order: 21:59
Roll Call: Everyone is present
• Gallery Guests: Charlene (RLC)
Agenda Approval:
1st: Will
2nd: Steph
Other Reports:
Alyssa:
- RAA teamed up with active living social media
- Throughout this month post a pic at RAA or DINOS game
o Facebook or instagram (#RAAR)
- Throughout month posting clues of Rex (can take pics of him)
- Prizes from active living
RAA Report: NONE
Res Services Report:
- Students leaving after first semester they’ll get an email soon
- Oct 31: Trick or Eat
o Rez cup point will be awarded
EC Reports: NONE
SS Reports:
- If you want cheques pick up from Austin
Students Union VP Student Life Report:
- Thanks to Jess, Dan and Matt  Congrats to Dragon (Dan)
- Anyone who is interested to go onto show message Kirsty on Facebook
- Monday: Cinemania  screening Paper Towns @ 5:30pm and 8pm in That Empty Space
o FREE – popcorn and pop provided
o Get 10 rez points for each person attending
- SU Sustainability Fund opening
o Any ideas apply (and details) through SU websites
- Teaching Excellence Awards nominations for this semester close Oct. 30th @ 4:30
o Go to SU website for details
- Male Peer Support – SU Wellness Centre @ 4:30-7 on Mondays and Thursdays
o Open to all genders but staffed by males
Alumni Trust Fund Proposals:
New Fridge ATF Proposal (see pamphlet)
Motion to open up for discussion: 1st: Jill 2nd: Sam
Motion to vote: 1st: Sarah
2nd: Jill
Result: (Best Buy (has energy star) vs. Costco)
Best Buy:
- In Favour: 20
- Abstaining: 1
Costco: WINNER
- Opposed: 5
- In Favour: 46
Constitutional Amendment
- Social Media Manager resigned
o Article 4 changed:
 Sec 5: appointed by exec elect responsible to report to VP EVENTS
 Social Media Manager is now a member of the Events team and is
responsible for posters
o Article 5 changed:
 Sec 3: Exception of chair and resource office manager
 Social Media Manager can vote now
Motion to open up to discussion: 1st: Sam 2nd: Zach
Motion to table: 1st: Sam 2nd: Declan
VP Trad
Report
In-Hall Info
New people: HEYYY!
Place: Dylan’s Room
- Lucas 4R
- Scott 6K
- Keisha 2K
Day: Wed
Time: 9:30
Theme: Your favorite colour
Snacks: Brett
VP Hybrid Expects at least 5 SRs to come to
bootcamp
NO INHALL – ONE ON ONE
Bootcamp is at 6:30 – 7:30
VP
Aptmts
Recycling bins for Cascade (on each
floor)  Proposition is sent, working
out logistics
DINOs football Oct 24 @ 1pm
Student appreciation night & Dinos
recognition
Place: RSA Office
Day: Wed
Time: 9:30
Theme: Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
Snacks: Snacks
Playing Saskatchewan
Congrats to GO for winning road
hockey
Matt and Declan go to Eriks office
hours
VP
Events
Mon Oct 26-31: Halloween costume
contest
- Upload pics of costumes and
post on Instagram and tag:
RSA_UofC
- Win ipod, gift card, movie
passes (Push to floors!)
Gala talent show: (tues) Nov 3
&(wed) Nov 4 @ 7-8 (RSA OFFICE)
- Let Matt or Jess know if you
need an amp
Gala Ticket Sales: (mon) Nov 9,
(Tues) Nov 10, (Mon) Nov 16 to
(Thurs) Nov 19
- Master List is being handed in
on Nov. 20 so if there are any
allergies or alternatives let
Jess now!
- Tickets sold 5-7 @ DC stairs
$30 for rez students and $35 for nonrez students
NO INHALL – ONE ON ONE
Will be a doodle poll
Can buy on unicard but will get ticket
later
If you pay with cash, you can get
ticket right away
Starting a mentorship program with
2nd years + can mentor first years
(Pilot program in the new year) – goes
on co curricular record (maybe)
Have to live on residence to mentor
SRs can subsidize gala tickets with
floor funds (but you have to let Jess
know before)
President
Food Services: went well, they
apologized and have improved ever
since
If you have problem, let exec know or
call Erin
Ask Food Engagement committee to
make changes
SU is pursuing a lawsuit against the
Admin (keep up with that)
Nov 7-15: don’t contact Shaane (talk
to VPs)
Staff Appreciation: extreme air park
Election for RSA Exec come up quick:
ask questions now! (RSA stays
neutral for now)
Corrections:
Call to Adjourn:
1st: Will
2nd: David
Council Adjournment: 22:27
In-hall: Wednesday