Friday, January 23, 2015

SGA Meeting Minutes 01/23/2015


  • Call to Order 1:04 p.m.
  • Roll Call:  Biology Club 6 present 2 voting
  • Approval of Agenda: Agenda was amended add Biology Club to make announcements and SGA add surprise between Approval of Agenda and Reports.  Amendment to agenda approved.
  • Surprise:  3 volunteers from representatives and senators performed an activity copying the behaviors of others present at meeting in an attempt to guess what activity was being performed.  Jeremiah Vick guessed correctly.  Activity that was being performed was roping cattle.
  • Reports
Senate Floor Leader-Bryce Hall
Currently there are senate seats available for the following.  Anyone interested in representing these departments as a senator needs to contact Bryce Hall.
Sports Management-2 seats
English & Humanities-2 seats
Fine Arts-2 seats
Pryor Campus-2 seats
Math & Physical Science-1 seat

House Floor Leader-Kayla Conkling
Student Government Associates need to update contact information and any changes in leadership.

Parliamentarian-Elizabeth
Executive Committee is still reviewing amendments to statutes and bylaws.  Proposed amendments to statutes and bylaws should be available and reviewed at next SGA meeting and to be voted on following SGA meeting.

Public Relations-Chelsea Fiedler
SGA banquet will be held April 24th at 6:00 p.m.  SGA representatives and one guest are encouraged to attend.

Treasurer-Bethany Henley
Current discretionary funds budget is $8,506.01.  Any student association seeking an updated amount of available funds for their organization may contact the treasurer.

Secretary-Mary Ainesworth
The SGA meeting sessions are being recorded.  Mary requests that we speak clearly to assist in recording of meetings.

Vice President-Chris Elledge
No report

President-Jessica Allen
Review of 2015 Spring Calendar
The SGA banquet is scheduled to be held in the ballroom.  Awards will be presented at the banquet.
President's Spring 2015 Office Hours
Monday  12:30 to 3:30
Wednesday 2:30 to 4:30
Fridays(weeks of SGA meetings only) 11:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 3:30

Thank you to all organizations for turning in required paperwork.

There will be leadership rolls available for the fall semester as 3 for the Executive Committee will be graduating and various senators will be graduating.  Those interested in a place in the Executive Committee and in the senate are encouraged to run for office during elections.

Easter Egg Hunt is tentatively scheduled for April 4th.

All missing paperwork is due by April 1st.  All Fall 2015 list of elected student organization leadership is due by April 1.
Required paperwork-
Advisory agreement
List of members and advisers
Statues & bylaws & constitution
3 regular spring & 3 regular fall activities

Advisor-Brock Crawford
Thank you to those that participated in the MLK week of service.  More opportunities will be available in the future.
Hillcat Cafe now has smoothies.  There is a change in their specials.  Tuesday is Taco Tuesday.  Wednesday is $1 wing day.
The pool table in the rec room is being re-felted.  There will soon be an air hockey table as well.
There is a basketball game tomorrow.  RSU students are encouraged to attend.  January 31st is White Out game.  The first 750 to attend the game will receive a free t-shirt.  February 28th there will be a bobble head giveaway.  Inter mural signups for basketball will be coming up.
If anyone has questions about graduation chords please e-mail Brock by Monday at 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Valentines Day, RSU will be hosting a couples dating contest on February 11th.  Four couples will be selected.  Prizes may include movie tickets to a Redbox rental.  The contest will be held in Baird Hall.

Announcements-
Biology Club-Jeremiah Vick
The RSU Biology Club has three fundraisers coming up.  A Fat Tuesday Pancake Breakfast will be held on February 17th.  Pancakes will be sold for 8 a.m. until noon.  Pancakes will be 3 for $1. A Murder Mystery dinner is scheduled as well as events to be held during Earth Day week including a 5K.


  • Adjournment:  1:45 p.m. 



Wednesday, January 21, 2015

January 21 Meeting Information


  • Dues:  $5 for those who have not paid yet this year
  • T-Shirt: Heather Jackson and Michael Blount have created a cell/earth design t-shirt.  We plan to sell these shirts as a fundraiser.  Shirts will be $5 for Biology Club members and $10 for non-members.  Sizes are from small to 3x.  Vote yes or no on the design by February 2 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Attendance:  A suggestion has been made for the by law amendment to assist those that wish to remain active in Biology Club but have school schedule conflicts with being able to attend meetings.  Suggested amendment is:  Minimum 50% attendance at meetings & events, OR active role in a minimum of 2 events (active = help plan, carry out.  Not just how up & sit at table).
  • Upcoming events            Fat Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser-Chair-Jeremiah Vick
                                              Murder Mystery Fundraiser-Chair-Kayla Conkling

                                             Environmental Awareness Week-Chair-Kelly Boegemann

  • Other events-see calendar of events
  • Unscheduled:  Demonstrations, Kayaking Trip, & Volunteer Opportunities.