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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 19, 1977

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1977-04-19

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Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 5 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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    uac000133. Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Records, 1965-2019. UA-00029. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1j38mh1j

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    SENATE MEETING //29 April 19, 1977 I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 4:27 p.m II. Roll Call Members present absent excused: absent unexcused Jeff Barta Dominlck Cirone Andrew Sultan Debi Fields Sharon Baker Brad Peterson Leona Gonzales Rich Cole Bobby Lawson Bill Marion Tom Moreo Jim Bateman Iris McCowan Greg McKinley Warren Stief Keith Terry none Joe Mann Tara Corcoran Dave Cavalieri Ron McCormick Gene Russo Marshal Willick Joe Warpinski Also present Pam Beury Pam Hysell Dr. Cassese Jim Rafferty Mike Whipple Tony Gwirtz III. Approval of Minutes Approval of minutes was postponed until the next meeting. Pam Beury announced that Cathy McLaurin and Dan Newman were dismissed from their seats. Cathy because of an excess of absences, and Dan because he is no longer a CSUN member. IV. Open Discussion Tom Moreo moved to dispense with the open discussion period. Seconded by Keith Terry. Tom withdraws his motion. After an extended period of discussion, Marshal moved to move on to the next order of business. Seconded by Gene Russo. Motion passes. V. Committee Reports A. Election Board Sharon Baker reported that those that were tentatively elected were: Ken Holt—Vice President Sophomore Senators—Bob Biale De Ann Turpen Junior Senators—Bob Blaskey Ingrid Hegedus Senior Senators—Scott Hoover Cynthia Vanucci B. Organizations Committee Pam Hysell reported that she. had not received anything. Pam Beury submitted the UNLV Volleyball Association for recognition. So moved by Tom Moreo and seconded by Greg McKinley. Passes to recognize. C. Activities Board Scott Lorenz reported that the contracts for Dixie Land Jazz Band and the Mike Brake Trio are up for approval. Joe Warpinski moved to approve, and seconded Jim Bateman. Discussion. Motion passes with three abstentions. VI. Old Business A. Presidential Report Postponed because of absence of Dan Russell. VII. New Business A. Yearbook A request from Kevin Flaherty to have CSUN pay for $125 was received. So moved by Keith Terry and seconded by Sharon Baker. This money would go towards purchasing two additional pages which would cover the Oktoberfest and the Mardi Gras. Motion passed unanimously. B. Joe Warpinski moved that the Senate not approve the committee Dan wanted for the assistant director until the new administration takes over. Seconded by Marshal Willick. Discussion. Joe withdraws his motion. Joe Warpinski moved to wait until the new administration takes over until any action on business manager is taken. Seconded by Brad Peterson. Motion passes with one abstaining. Jim Rafferty asked to hear the Treasurer's report. Pam Hysell reported that as of April 8, 1977 the following monies were in the accounts: General Expense $7,954.95 Activities $1,390.96 Radio Station $37,477.50 Day Care Center $925.80 Matching Funds $1,261.33 Yell $4,575.57 Contingency $1,978.73 Jim Rafferty asked as to the whereabouts of the President. The secretary stated that he had a job interview at 3:30. Pam Hysell apologized to the Senate for not coming to the last senate meetings. She has had to work on Tuesdays. Marshal Willick reported that he had received a request from the International Students Association for Matching funds of $200 for their annual buffet. Marshal Willick moved to approve seconded by Keith Terry. Motion was changed to say that all profits would be split 50-50 with CSUN. Gene Russo called for the question. Seconded by Keith Terry. Motion passes. Motion passes with two abstentions. Jim Rafferty moved that we form some kind of evaluation of the executive board to be reported to the Senate at the next meeting. Seconded by Marshal Willick. Discussion. Motion passes with two opposed and six abstentions. Dominick Cirone moved to publish this evaluation in the newspaper. Seconded by Marshal Willick. Motion passes with two opposed and four abstentions. Tom Moreo made a motion to remove the editor of the newspaper immediately. Seconded by Brad Peterson Extensive discussion. Iris McCowan called for the question. Seconded by Keith Terry. Motion passes to vote immediately with one abstention. Jim Rafferty requested a roll call vote. Bill Marion requested a secret ballot vote. Vote passes in favor of a secret ballot vote. *Note: a 3/4 vote is required to remove a presidential appointment. Motion fails with 8 in favor and 11 opposed. Marshal Willick made a motion that Mr. Beury write a retraction in the paper stating that certain of his 'facts' were in error. If he does not print this then it would be grounds for removal. Seconded by Dominick Cirone. Gavel passed, chair entertained a motion to restrict debate to 5 minutes. So moved by Brad Peterson, seconded by Sharon Baker. Motion passes with 6 abstentions. Discussion. Marshal changed his motion stating that Mr. Beury substantiate any claims he has made with a recommendation to recant any erroneous statements he has made in the past. Seconded by Dominick Cirone. Motion fails with Keith Terry moved to adjourn, seconded by Greg McKinley. Motion passes, meeting adjourned at 6:32. 6-9-3. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 MEMORANDUM April 8, 1977 TO: Senators From: Pamela Beury, Vice President There will be a Senate meeting April 12, 1977 at 4 p.m. in Lounge 203 of the Student Union AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Open Discussion V. Committee Reports A. Activities Board B. Judicial Board C. Union Board D. Organizations Committee E. Scott Lorenz Investigative Committee F. Election Board VI. Old Business A. Presidential Nominations, Appointments, and Report VII. New Business VIII. Adjournment