Florida Atlantic University
Student Government
Boca Raton House of Representatives
7th Legislative Session
October 12, 2012
Call order 3:34pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
APPROVALS:
Mustain: Motion to approve minutes
Nicotra: Second
Nicotra: Motion to approve agenda
Kordas: Second
Boydman: POP
PRO TEMPORE ELECTIONS:
Broudy: I chose Wimberly and Sosa to run
Sosa: My name is Rebecca Sosa. I’m the oldest member in the House; I’ve been Secretary and
Parliamentarian. As Secretary I listened to the meetings more than once so I’m familiar with
Parliamentarian Procedure therefore I know how to run a meeting. I’m dedicated, I never missed
a House meeting and I’m organized. If elected Pro Tempore I will attend all meetings. All new
members don’t be afraid of asking questions.
Mustain: What makes you more qualified than Wimberly?
Sosa: I’ve been here the longest I’ve learned the procedures.
Coarsey: Do you have an occupation?
Sosa: Yes I do.
Coarsey: Quantify the amount of legislation you’ve passed?
Sosa: I haven’t written legislation but I’ve sponsored. I was Secretary for a year, it involves a lot
of work, that’s why I couldn’t dedicate myself to writing legislation.
Mustain: Motion to admit all members
Fawzy: Second
Wimberly: My name is Langston Wimberly. I was appointed Pro Tempore over the summer I
have the skills necessary to complete duties of Pro Tempore. I am dedicated; I look forward to
growing as a student leader. I’ve worked with members to organize a bill to help blind students
navigate around campus. I encourage you to be a cohesive group to help make our SG better.
Mustain: What makes you more qualified?
Wimberly: My dedication.
Coarsey: Do you plan on changing anything to make Congress better?
Wimberly: I would like to change communication; people should speak up more about how they
feel.
Cepeda: How long have you been in Student Government?
Wimberly: January
Sosa: Of what year?
Wimberly: 2012
Coarsey: Motion to admit all members
Fawzy: Second
OATH OF OFFICE: Jones Kashti Desroches Stroshal admitted as new representatives
OATH OF OFFICE: Cook admitted as new representative
Mustain: Motion to admit all members
Second: Fawzy
Roll Call Vote: Wimberly appointed Speaker Pro Tempore
SPEAKER’S APPOINTMENTS:
Secretary
Broudy: I’d like to appoint Ciara Clarke
Parliamentarian
Broudy: This individual has shown strong leadership and knowledge of statutes I’d like to
appoint Ian Dunne.
Campus Action Chair
Broudy: This person has a lot of pressure; we need to reach out to our students. I’d like to
appoint Kalia Fleming.
Ways and Means
Broudy: This person is involved with the budget process; I’d like to appoint Rebecca Sosa
Rules and Policies
Broudy: This person will be working with the Parliamentarian; I’d like to appoint Alexandra
Scully
Campus Budget:
Broudy: This person has to know about Statues and Budget process and be able to voice their
opinion. I’ve chosen Johnathan Mustain.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES:
Boydman: The Jem club is hosting an event next Tuesday; there will be pizza and a raffle
Kordas: Chili Cook-off at Spanish River Park for Save a Child’s Heart.
Mustain: Congrats on new members and new chairs I look forward to working with all of you.
We have the C-Back coming up soon.
Dunne: For new members, the Parliamentarian enforces Roberts Rules and is Vice Chair of
Rules and Policies Committee and holds workshops on how meetings work.
Boydman: Team building from the Recreation Center is coming up, we have new members and
this can help us get more acquainted with each other.
OPEN FORUM:
Roberro: Every spring the University Galleries presents an annual art exhibition, every student
submits three works in the visual arts field to prepare them for their critiques; it’s the only not
funded event so SG support is crucial. If funded we will provide acknowledgment and cosponsorship for SG.
Clarke: Has your organization done any fundraising for this event?
Roberro: No it’s the only not funded event.
Scully: Is this the budget for the past year?
Broudy: You have something different; this is the budget for this year.
Jones: You’re asking for money just for this program?
Roberro: Yes
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Huffman: I’d like to inform you all on projects of SG. We’re looking to modify the website to
make it more pleasing we have a rough draft of what it will look like; this will help to inform our
students with what is going on. Hopefully we can have a page for each House. For Green
Initiative we will provide our students with a receptacle for recycling especially during
tailgating. The Chief Justice position is posted, apply if you’re interested. We’re hoping to
appoint Director of Marketing soon. Plaques for historical sites around campus will go up soon.
Debate watch party October 22nd there will be two iPads for raffle and a twitter contest. Owl
Madness 8pm October 18th I encourage you all to go.
Scully: Can there be a pop tab part of the bins?
Huffman: Yes
Broudy: House members cannot have cell phones, laptops or iPads out we don’t want anyone to
influence how we vote on legislation.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Turner: The Senate met to discuss Graduate Student of Professionals Association. They also
discussed FAU spirit shirts for the last time we play FIU. GSPA now controls their own clubs
and organizations. We’ve been tasked with editing the statues to match the Constitution
amendments. The Travel Committee met, it’s going to be a great year. Student Philanthropy
Committee will begin for students to give back to our university email me if you want to get
involved.
Mustain: What time was the Senate meeting?
Turner: 3 o clock
Mustain: How come the public notice was for 5 o clock?
Turner: The original was removed by accident and the reprinted one had a typo.
Jones: Can we email you about what you just talked about?
Turner: Yes
Clarke: Why aren’t we playing FIU anymore?
Turner: They are switching conferences.
GOVERNOR’S REPORT:
Tepper: During legislative training we had a meeting to talk about projects and programs and
possibly a super GAC meeting in November. Night Owls is improving. Come to me for any
issues with programs. I attended the Quality Enhancement Plan Kickoff for FAU reaccreditation,
the theme is Distinction through Discovery, SG will be promoting that. Last week the executive
staff met to discuss the All Night Study Center; we want to revamp that area. Homecoming is
coming up, I have a sign-up sheet if you want to help with Homecoming. The Safari event will
be in November it’s in the process of being approved.
GOVERNOR’S APPOINTMENTS:
Student Union Advisory Board
Tepper: Six members shall be appointed three in SG and three not in SG. These are volunteer
positions selected by me and the SU Director they have monthly meetings.
Quin: I’ve been with SG for two years, looking forward to improving the SU.
Torrez: I’m Governor’s Chief of Staff I’ve been in SG for four years.
Peterphin: I’m a junior, I’m involved on campus and I’m looking to join the House eventually.
Mustain: Who are the other members of the Board?
Tepper: Josh Scholl, Nicole Vega, and Roham Rashi
Roll Call Vote: Advisory Board appointed
Campus Recreation Advisory Board
Ava: I worked for Campus Recreation for two years; I’m excited to get more involved
Gabe: I’ve worked for Campus Rec for three years, I love Campus Rec.
Evan: I love the gym which is why I’m here.
Daisy: I’ve been on the Advisory Board since summer 2012, if you have any suggestions let me
know.
Roll Call Vote: Recreation Board appointed
OATH OF OFFICE: Perez
Mustain: Motion to admit all members
Coarsey: Second
CHIEF JUSTICE’S REPORT:
Schalis: Thanks Cepeda for your work with the parking department. House meetings or
committee meetings need to be posted for Sunshine Law requirements. We could get a request to
produce public notice documents. They need to be signed and time stamped in the SG office,
then the original placed in the binder on every campus. Student Court training November 2nd
we’ll be doing seminars on Robert’s Rules and Sunshine Law. My two year term is coming to an
end anyone interested in applying go online.
PROGRAM REPORTS:
SAVI
Himenas: FAU Day of Service is coming up Saturday October 20th to get everyone involved in
volunteering at several locations. Transportation and lunch will be provided for volunteers. We
need three extra coolers for water.
Jones: What type of coolers?
Himenas: The larger type to fit packs of water
Jones: Where can I give them to you?
Himenas: My office in SU.
Multicultural Programing
Torrez: MP is having a screening of “The Listening Project” the directors will be there. My
office is always open if you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Program Board
Rosario: October 13th at 7pm Battle of the Bands, winner gets $1000 cash. October 16th we’re
having movie night with Office of Students with Disabilities. October 18th is Owl Madness at
8pm in The Burrow 1000 free t-shirts. October 19th the date has changed from the calendar, there
will be a Halloween party in the Library. October 22nd the Debate Watch Party and Homecoming
Kickoff both in the stadium. Raffie Mae is coming October 24th for the comedy show. Fall
Family Fest on the 26th. That Saturday is the Homecoming game. We’re planning the Spring
calendar if you have any ideas come share. We’re thinking about other ways to promote events.
Nicotra: Motion to extend speaker’s time
Mustain: Second
Rosario: Spring Fling is the week before spring break. There will be the home basketball game
against FIU and Freaker’s Ball and a pool party. Being a part of the House was a great
experience for me, I encourage you all to get involved as much as you can.
Cohen: What’s the name of the movie?
Rosario: Front of the Class
Jones: What Homecoming events are open to the public?
Rosario: Fall Family Fest, only the comedy show and the concert are just for students.
Clarke: Can you go over the event that’s changed on the calendar again?
Rosario: Howloween it’s on the calendar as FAU Day Glo.
ASOCIATE DEAN REPORT:
Mena: I’m looking forward to working with you all.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISOR’S REPORT:
Friarson: Deadlines for budget requests are due next week. We need volunteers for the watch
party, email me. When writing legislation, if it involves funds talk to SGAB, we can advise you
on how to word the legislation to help the process because we’ve had issues in the past with lack
of detail.
Dunne: Point of Order, raise your hand and say POP if you want to leave the room.
Fawzy: Is the budget request deadline for student organizations next week?
Friarson: That deadline is later.
Broudy: COSO Director should send out an email when that is due.
Mustain: Would you be open to explaining what you said about legislation to the Senate?
Friarson: Similar sentiments have been explained to other student advisors hopefully more
people are aware.
Jones: I missed pictures for orientation.
Friarson: I wasn’t aware there was a picture make up.
Broudy: There was no group picture; I don’t know what the individual pictures were for.
Dunne: Point of Order, if you have a question raise your hand and ask the Speaker.
Kaplan: POP
CHAIR REPORTS:
COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEE:
[No Report]
RULES AND POLICES:
[No Report]
WAYS AND MEANS:
[No Report]
CAMPUS ACTION:
[No Report]
CAMPUS BUDGET:
[Vacant]
Motion to admit all members
Rudnick: Second
HOUSE FORUM:
Dunne: About BRHR 12-01 I wrote this resolution to make our voices heard about cell phone
reception issues.
Jones: How can we edit this to include other areas on campus?
Broudy: This was Parliamentarian Dunne’s idea; you are welcome to write another resolution.
Mustain: What do you expect this resolution to do?
Dunne: Terry Mena told me facilities and others are aware of this issue so I figured the House
should get involved.
Mustain: Why does the House need to get involved?
Dunne: I don’t want us to be left out.
Cepeda: Motion to extend speaker’s time
Coarsey: Second
Rudnick: Friendly amendment to adjust time extension.
Cepeda: Accept
Cyrise: Aware you are by writing this resolution you are showing that the House cares about the
safety of students?
Dunne: I’m aware, IVA is not the only residence involved.
Jones: How does House support make a difference?
Dunne: We show support, would you rather stand by your window or go outside to make a call
or text?
Jones: The goal is to put more pressure?
Dunne: Yes
Coaresy: Do you expect the House to fund this?
Broudy: This is a resolution, no money is involved.
Dunne: This is just a resolution.
McCoy: Motion to extend speakers time
Rudnick: Second
McCoy: Do you have price list?
Broudy: No this is just a resolution. The newest UP talks about this issue. Boca students have an
issue with this and that’s why we’re advocating for them.
McCoy: I’m just curious what the cost would be.
Broudy: We don’t have anything on that.
Cepeda: Motion to extend speaker’s time
Wimberly: Second
Rudnick: I object
Cepeda: POP
Mustain: POP
Shirana: POP
Roll Call Vote: Majority votes not to extend speaker’s time.
Fleming: Motion to admit all members
Rudnick: Second
Broudy: We should table all these bills to committees. BRHB 12-01 we do this every year. I
advise you to make a friendly amendment to change “allocates” to “transfer.” An allocation is
giving money to a group, they have to spend that money on what they wrote but it’s easier to do
a transfer so to ensure they don’t spend money on something else add another clause stating that
if the event does not take place the money will be transferred back to the Boca House
contingency account.
Tenebaum: Motion to admit all members
Rudnick: Second
VETOED BUSINESS:
[None]
TABLED BUSINESS:
[None]
OLD BUSINESS:
[None]
NEW BUSINESS
BRHR 12-01 Cell Phone Reception
Kashti: Move to table to committees
Rudnick: Second
BRHB 12-01 Student Art Exhibition
Wimberly: Motion to table to committees
Nicotra: Second
OPEN FORUM:
[None]
Tenembaum: POP
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES:
Dunne: About the resolution if any of you live on campus you would feel what I feel.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Broudy: I’m passing the attendance policy around everyone take one. There’s a reason its strict
when people are not showing up we can lose quorum. If you don’t want to be here you don’t
have to be. Starting next week attendance counts, the points have been divided for committee
and House meeting absences. The Pro Tempore is in charge of the attendance policy. Once
you’ve hit four points of unexcused absences you are out of the House. Committees are being
assigned next week every bill will originate in committees.
Mustain: Motion to extend speaker’s time
Nicotra: Second
Broudy: Email me your availability by 5pm on Wednesday.
Cyrise: Can we amend the attendance policy?
Mustain: Point of Information, this is a policy not a bill.
Broudy: The purpose of the attendance policy is to make sure we have quorum.
Caglayan: What is max number of committees you can serve on?
Broudy: Just one
Cagalyn: Motion to admit all members
Rudnick: Second
McCoy: You can only miss three committee meetings and three House meetings?
Broudy: Yes. And missing first and last roll call is an absence.
Perez: All committee meetings are on Fridays?
Broudy: Yes
Boydman: House members who have to leave early are penalized for whole meeting?
Broudy: Yes because we get to the point of not having quorum. If we only need one more person
for quorum and I’m late I penalize everyone.
Boydman: Motion to extend speakers time
Rudnick: Second
Runick: Friendly amendment to time extension
Boydman: Accept
Cook: What about half points?
Broudy: We used to do that, it’s tedious.
Mustain: Motion to close the floor
Rudnick: Second
REMINDERS:
Broudy: Next House meeting will be October 19, 2012
FINAL ROLL CALL:
ADJOURNMENT:
Fawzy: Motion to adjourn
Mustain: Second
5:30pm