MCV Campus SGA General Body Meeting – Agenda
February 19, 2014
~Welcome
~Guest Speaker
1. Elliot Roth: TEDxVCU
 TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to
share an experience. At a TEDx event, video and live speakers combine to spark
deep discussion and connection in a community.
 TEDxVCU will host an MCV open mic night in the Larrick Student Center
Courtend Ballroom on March 28. Each speaker will be allowed two minutes to
pitch what their TEDxVCU talk would be, keeping in mind the theme of
“Simplicity.” Speakers will be judged based on adherence to the theme, charisma,
novelty of the idea, and the interdisciplinary aspects of their talk. Approximately
four speakers will be chosen to speak at a TEDxVCU event. Students must
register online at www.tedxvcu.com to compete.
 If you have any questions regarding the event, email simplicity@tedxvcu.com
~Funding Requests
1. Nursing Students Without Borders
 Event: Bowl-a-thon for Make a Wish
 March 29, 2014 at Bowl America in Short Pump
 All proceeds raised will go towards the Make a Wish Foundation
 Requesting $700 - PASSED
2. Medical School Societies
 Event: Strauss Cup Field Day
 March 22, 2014 at Abner Clay Park from 12pm-4pm
 All proceeds raised will be donated directly to United 2 Heal, a non-profit
organization based on the undergraduate campus that provides recycled or
discarded high-need medical supplies to developing countries at no cost.
 Requesting $3,000 - PASSED
3. VCU School of Pharmacy Class of 2015
 Event: Kick it 4 Kids kick ball tournament
 April 6, 2014 from 2-4pm
 All proceeds raised will benefit the Greater Richmond Fit 4 Kids, which creates
fitness/nutrition-based programs to teach local children healthy alternative ways
of living.
 Requesting $1000 - PASSED
~New Business
1. President, Philip Wong
 MCV SGA Elections
-We are now accepting nominations for the 2014-2015 exec board.
Nominations will close on March 17. Nominees must give a 2-5 minute
speech at the next MCV SGA general body meeting. Email nominations to
Alyssa at kaufmanaj@vcu.edu
 VCU Be the Match
-Be the Match is a bone marrow registry that helps patients seeking
transplants find their match. The organization’s mission is to save lives
through bone marrow transplants for patients living with blood cancers,
sickle cell disease, or any other condition in which a bone marrow
transplant is the best or only possible treatment. Email Phil at
wongpj@vcu.edu if you are interested in signing up to be a possible bone
marrow donor.
2. VP of Social Affairs, Emerald Nguyen and Arvachi Patel
 Winter Ball Recap
-Please email nguyenet2@vcu.edu or patelap3@vcu.edu if you have any
ideas or suggestions for improvement for next year. Some areas for
improvement already mentioned were having a better check-in process
and extending the ticket purchase deadline.
 Spring Social
-Will take place either the first week in April or the week after Health
Fair. Please email any ideas and suggestions to nguyenet2@vcu.edu or
patelap3@vcu.edu
3. VP of Philanthropy, Kristen Morris
 SGA Sponsored Blood Drive on February 26 at Larrick
-Sign up to either help volunteer for the blood drive or volunteer to donate
blood. The drive runs from 11am-8pm. There will be two raffles. An iPad
Mini will be raffled off to all of the students that donate blood as well as
another iPad Mini to all of those that volunteer to work the blood drive.
The google document has spots for volunteers as well as directions on how
to sign up for the actual blood drive. There will be sign in sheets for all of
those volunteering or donating.
-Google doc:
https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnBIezD5MCnsdEVuRGVXUjd
Lb1lPb0VYR2tSWGdJVFE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
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If anyone from any health area is interested in participating in a discussion panel
with the EHL program from the undergrad campus please contact Kristen at
morriskp@vcu.edu (they are looking for volunteers, especially from the nursing
department!)
4. VP of Student Life, Dan Nichols
 Spring Study Breaks
-April 15 and April 16 from 12pm-1pm
-Free food and massages will be provided
-Location: Bear Hall Lawn
 Student Life Survey
-Three students that participated in the survey were randomly selected
during the general body meeting to receive iPads. The winning students
have been contacted.
-Student survey results will be sent out for everyone to see. The
department heads will also receive the results so that changes can be made
based on the input.
5. Treasurer, Johnathan Ramey
 Update on finances: $8,675.99 left in the budget
6. Secretary, Alyssa Kaufman
7. Health Fair Chair, Jessica Lewis
 Health Fair will be held on April 12, 2014 from 11am-3pm at Armstrong High
School
 The next planning meeting will take place on March 3
 One band confirmed and still looking for more bands
 Looking to become 501-3C designation (nonprofit organization)
 Sign up to volunteer at www.vcuhealthfair.org (go to the student link)
 Email healthfairvcu@gmail.com for more information
**Next MCV Campus SGA General Body Meeting will be held March 26, 2014 at 5:30 pm**