March 14, 2011
Student Centers Board of Directors Minutes
Board Room, 4th Floor Talley Student Center
Marycobb Randall, presiding, called the meeting to order at 6:05pm.
Members Present:
Marycobb Randall
Jonathan Smith
Emily Ericksen
Matthew Barnhill
Will Lamb
Nicole Machado
Daniel Cunnigham
Kevin Durso
Sarah Wood
Parker Megginson
Kyle Winters
Derek Haynes
Wyatt Williams
Kristen Purvis
Ali McDaniel
Evelyn Reiman
Alex Miller
Tim Hogan
Members Absent:
Buddy Bryson
Faeben Fulford
Tommy Anderson
Matthew Jackson
Cynthia DeLuca
Mark Drealos
All members of the SCBOD shared their experiences over spring break.
Emily Ericksen, secretary, called role.
Matthew Barnhill moved to suspend the approval of last meeting’s minutes. Jonathon Smith seconded
that motion. The motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Parker Megginson reported on behalf of the programming committee. Gave information on
survey results concerning SORC. Orgsinc??? Renovation on Syme is still a project in the makingdetermining costs for project.
Kristen reported on behalf of the facilities committee. Spoke on needed updates for
Witherspoon Student Center, i.e. new doors, lighting, etc.
Advisors Reports:
Evelyn Reiman reported that College Cup, a spirit competition, is looking for student volunteers
to help judge this competition. She will send out further details to board members. Also, multi-cultural
student affairs is hosting an event: “Tunnel of Oppression,” which is intended to raise awareness about
racial titles, stereotypes, etc. Finally, CSLEPS is attempting to generate a relief effort for victims of
Japan’s natural disaster. Possible future plans for board to help fund this relief effort.
Alex Miller reported that there are several arts events coming up for Arts NC State, and
encouraged board members to use their arts passes, particularly a picture display of Japan. College
Stars, an “America’s Got Talent” type competition for college students, will be coming to North Carolina
soon, and he encourages NC State students to perform and compete. Finally, reported on the total
amount of funds raised by Arts NC State- $10.5 million. This was in reference for the need to now raise
$4.5 million for the Gregg Art Museum project.
Tim Hogan reported that they are in search of furniture for Harrelson to support student activity
once Harrelson begins to serve as student center. Secondly, reservations of rooms in Talley opened
today, and while there was a slight technical glitch, the issue was fixed and the rest of the reservations
ran smoothly, with the rate of reservations at an all time high. Finally, Mr. Hogan passed around a hand
out concerning “Equipment Rental and Staffing Fees.”
Marycobb Randall read aloud the names of the candidates running for a position on the SCBOD.
Trey Ferguson, At-Large Representative, submitted letter of resignation which Marycobb read aloud.
She then requested a motion to accept the resignation. Matthew Barnhill moved to accept and Parker
Megginson seconded. The motion passed.
Marycobb Randall then read the updates concerning marketing of the “new Talley.” This includes a
facebook account, a twitter account, and a listserve.
Matthew Barnhill reported on the the Talley Facelift Project. The committee is working to put pictures of
the “New Talley” in frames and then on display for students. Tim Hogan also reported on portion of the
project in which there will be a directory that lists all organizations that are housed within Talley, the
date they will be moving out of Talley, and their new temporary location. Matthew went on to say that
anyone interested in “adopting” a room and determining and developing a theme for their adopted
should e-mail him.
Will Lamb reported on the Union Activities Board had approved the changes made to the SCBOD
constitution and also reported on the changes that UAB made to their own article within the SCBOD
constitution. Alex Miller suggested that the wording under section seventeen include the phrase “in
accordance with the Union Activities Board Bylaws.” The motion was made to accept addition to the
changes to the UAB article of the SCBOD constitution by Kyle Winters and seconded by Jonathon Smith.
Derek Haynes then requested that the word “center” be added to “GLBT” in the SCBOD Constitution.
Jonathon Smith moved to accept the proposed changes to the SCBOD Constitution, which was seconded
by Matthew Barnhill. The motion passed.
Matthew Barnhill reported on behalf of the budget committee and cautioned the members of the board
to carefully consider the requests of the many organizations for funds, because there are many requests
for a set amount of money to be distributed.
Wyatt Williams requested further funding for the Women’s Center’s event: Take Back the Night.
Discussion then followed concerning funding for this event. Jonathon Smith moved to reduce the
funding request to $100 which was then seconded by Matthew Barnhill. Discussion ensued concerning
the reduction of funding amount. Evelyn Reiman suggested that information be provided on each of the
projects that the board is funding in order that the board members can better decide where to place the
board’s funds.
Mike ****(I am unsure of his last name) spoke on the relief effort for the natural disaster victims in
Japan. Origami Wishes: Japan Disaster Relief is the title of the event, which is being organized by a group
of 20 students/community/faculty members. The funds raised would flow from the American Red Cross
to the Japanese Red Cross. There is a tentative campus- wide vigil being planned that will take place in
the brickyard on March 21st between class changes. There will be a discussion at the President’s Round
Table meeting concerning this effort this Wednesday, March 16th at 6pm. CSLEPS Student Leadership
Team and Student Government will work to raise funds.
Parker Megginson reported on the programming committee’s project to beautify the path leading to
Syme residence hall. Monetary needs are for the supplies to fix the pathway and a plaque that would
indicate that it is a project completed by the SCBOD. Final funding has not been determined.
Parker then reported on the Gregg Museum signage. There is an interest in placing the Gregg logo
outside of Talley Student Center. Final funds need to determined and the logo must be approved by
campus design.
Jonathon Smith reported on the request of funds for the College Cup competition. He described it as a
sort of olympics where each college from North Carolina will be represented in a series of competitive
event. They are requesting $175 to provide drinks for competitors. The event will take place on April 9th.
The board then voted to reduce the amount of funding to $100 for the Women’s Centers event. The
motion was passed.
Kyle Winters moved to fund the College Cup event in the amount of $0 and Will Lamb seconded the
motion. Discussion ensued. The motion was voted upon and passed.
Jonathon Smith updated the board members on the High Ropes course event being planned for March
19th and encouraged members to sign up as soon as possible and then attend the event.
Each member of the board was then given an opportunity to update fellow board members on events
that their respective organizations will be hosting.
UAB will be hosting TEDx upcoming in March.
IRC will be hosting an event titled Re-Usable Runway on March 23rd.
Tomorrow, March 15th, GLBT will be hosting a jeopardy style game in order to test student’s
knowledge on the GLBT community in Daniels hall.
Invisible Children will be visiting NC State to promote their new movie. They will be here this
Thursday at 6pm. Ali McDaniels, a representative from CSLEPS, also reminded board members
of the upcoming World Water Day and encouraged members to donate money.
Mark O’Connor, a fiddler, will be visiting NC State on the 26th at 8pm courtesy of Arts NC State.
March is sexual assault awareness month and the Women’s Center is planning on hosting events
to raise awareness. Take Back the Night will be held on March 23rd.
Marycobb Randall called for adjournment at 7:59pm.