Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2009
SENATE MEETING AGENDA FOR 4/20/09
I. Call to Order
a.
Welcome
b.
Roll Call- 32 Senators Present
c.
Approval of Agenda
Approved by voice vote
II. Introduction and Reports
a.
Chairman – Joshua Ronk
b.
Vice-Chairman – Stephen Straus
April 25th Saturday- End of the Year Banquet
Superlatives and Awards
If you have Superlatives place them outside of the SGA office
Member of the year- If you have nominations send them to Stephen Straus
Next wed April 29th Spaghetti Dinner
Will be sending out an email so make sure you check that
If you have not bought a ticket you can go to the breakpoint and purchase
one there
c.
Clerk – Jessica Robertson
No Report
III. New Business
a.
Nominations for Senate Leadership
i. Chair
La Juana Chambers, Stephanie Lynch, Josh Ronk, Jon Ward
ii. Vice Chair
La Juana Chambers, Steven Straus, Jon Ward, Gonzalo Aida
iii. Clerk
Josie Mace, Eric Hallal
iv. Academic Affairs Chair
Stephanie Lynch, La Juana Chambers, Nathaniel Markson
v. Appointments Chair
Adele McCure
vi. Appropriations Chair
Steven Straus
vii. Communications & Technology Chair
Ana Sarshar
viii. Legislative Issues $ Civic Action Chair
Ian Jordan, Seva Omar
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2009
ix. Student Life Chair
Gonzalo Aida
x. President Pro Tempore
Steven Straus, Gonzalo Aida, Stephanie Lynch, John Burton, Tavarris Sprinks, La Juana
Chambers
xi. Appointments Committee Members
Deonte Young
Jon Ward
Melissa Kelly
Rodrick Brooks
Seva Omar
Cassandra Harris
Ana Sarshar
Adele McCure
b.
Presentation on the New Constitution – Sen. Tavarris Spinks and Sen. Jon Ward
Sen. Jon Ward:
Over the past year I have had the opportunity in working with you
There are some members of this org that do not contribute
Fake e-mail addresses
Talked about some insults himself and wants to make the student body works better
Failures consist of rules that we set for ourselves and we do not follow
Number one: False accusations
Two organizations
Feb 23rd - President Mohammad wanted to discuss these accusations
Number two: did not think they should buy t-shirts with the symbol
Executive Branch shall hold office within one year together
Read Article III, Sec. III
Misunderstanding
Only logical reasoning should be used
VCU is a lobbying organization
Our president Mohammed was allowed to nominate two individuals for this position and he did
Asked Mr. Mohammed why he finds this constitution so impeding
Look forward to working with the following administration
Read an Email
Personal Note
Sen. Tavarris
Growing up African America leaders have been my heroes
Morning of the Obama Innaguration
Suggest if you have questions about the documents contact Joshua Ronks
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2009
Sen. Ronks
Has been a member for a year and enjoys every min. of it
Loves working as a chairman and senator!
Lack from faculty
Requested to sit down with Mohammad
Motion to extend time
Motion passed
He strongly believes that the constitution should remain as it is
What can the committee do?
He says that he can’t compromise no more
73.5 percent of the student body voted for this constitution
This constitution obtained more votes than any other
Is it possibly that close to 2,000 students are wrong
Why is the voice of our student body not heard?
The constitution that we have does not explain how we can get a new constitution
Ms. Bell mentioned “There is one think about all this, and that is lack of communication”
Dr. Rodriguez
Never insinuated
Made it pretty clear that the reality is what it is
Sen. Ronk: “We cannot ignore what the student body wants”
Sen. Spinks: “Things will not happen if we DON’T try”
c.
Presentation on "Stop The Violence, Start The Love" – Sen. McKinney and Sen. Edens
Presentation on Richmond Youth Council NAACP
March is to address issues that the children of the city of Richmond are confronted with daily.
Issues to be discussed are: Truancy, dropouts, physical encounters, thefts and positive ways to promote
academic excellence
The Rally/March will take place:
Saturday, April 25th 2009
Time: 9:30am
Location: City Hall to Sharon Baptist Church
Followed by a presentation from the Office of the Chief of Police of Richmond
Spread the word please!
Attire: White and Black combination
If any questions email me at edensjm@vcu.edu
IV. Discussion & Voting
a.
2009-1010 Budget Requests – Sen. Abais
Votes:
33-0-2
Passed!
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2009
V. Committee Reports
a.
Academic Affairs (AA) – Sen. Stephanie Lynch
Committee has been working on the discussion board
We are trying to work on Financial Aid
Meeting got canceled last week but we are
still going to those meetings
Mass. Com students carry a big equipment and they pay a lot of money for something to
carry it with
Working with the school of Mass. Com
Birthday Party Tonight for anyone interested!
b.
Appointments – Sen. Adele McClure
Tavaris
Bankti
Christi Blanck
Cory Colbert
Thomas Burton
Nathanial Markson
c.
Appropriations – Sen. Justine Abais
d.
Communications & Technology (ComTech) – Sen. Ana Sarshar
Midnight breakfast is right around the corner APRIL 28 th, 2009
Giving out prices, there will be a DJ, Music, T-shirts have been order
Will be making a scrapbook of everything we’ve done throughout the year
e.
Legislative Issues & Civic Action (LICA) – Sen. Seva Omar
Meet up right after the meeting
f.
Student Life – Sen. Gonzalo Aida
Parking permits
Campus connector at VCU
If you have an iphone of ipod touch you can download the VCU blackboard
Working on VCU student of the month
VI. Bill Assignments
VII. Announcements
a.
Happy Birthday today to Stephanie Lynch (22) and Armaghan Jahangiri (20)!
VIII. Adjournment
Support Alpha Kappa Alpha at 7pm in the commons theatre
Please sign up for Midnight Breakfast!!!
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2009