Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 24, 1988

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING 18-15 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1988 BEH 542 4:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 18-15 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Heather Wyrck to Student Services as a member. B. Approval of Tim Hqughinberry to Entertainment and Programming as member. C. Approval of David Donovan to Entertainment and Programming as a member. D. Approval of David Donovan to Appropriations Board as member a member. E. Approval of Steve Evenson to Bylaws Committee as a member. F. Approval of Denise Gentile to Bylaws Committee as a member. G. Approval of Kirk Hendrick to Bylaws Committee as a member. H. Approval of Toby Romer to Bylaws Committee as a member. I. Approval of Kurt Hildebrand to the Bylaws Committee as a member. J. Approval of Tim Hooighinberry to Radio Board as a member. K. Approval of Tim Hqughinberry to Appropriations Board as a member. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of $500 to pay for timekeeper for the 5k Run with Intramurals on April 26. B. Approval of $2000 from Student Services to Student Financial Services for four $500 scholarships. C. Approval of T-shirts for 5K Run for $1375. D. Approval of Senate Bill #16. E. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. UNIVIiRSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Agenda 18-15 Page 2 F. Discussion/Action of making CSUN scholarship in the name of James E. Ohriner Scholarships. G. Approval of $450 for advertising package for 200 17X23 posters for Springfest and 400 table tents. H. Approval of $600 for muscle shirts for Springfest. I. Approval of $288 for mugs with Springfest logo. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT pw CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 18-15 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1988 4:00PM BEH 542 VIII. NEW BUSINESS J. Approval of Psi Chi for $500. K. Approval of Delta Zeta for $400. UNIVIiRSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES SENATE MEETING 18-15 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1988 4:00PM BEH 542 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Evenson called the Senate Meeting to order at 4:03pm, in Beam Hall room 542. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Senator Ax Senator Bennett (unexcused) 3rd Senator Bailey Senator Cozine (excused) Senator Bosma (late) Senator Varela (excused) Senator Carlson Senator Clay Senator DaQuino Senator Donovan Senator Gottschalk Senator Senator Hoffman (late) Senator Johnson Senator Lowe Senator Mangual Senator McGinty Senator Richmond Senator Sanchez Senator Sakahara Senator Smith (late) Senator Spicer III. APPROVAL OP SENATE MINUTES 18-15 Motion by Senator Donovan to reconsider his vote for the approval of $1600 for the Student Media Institute for speaker Ret. Col. Dean Baker. Seconded by Senator Mangual. There was no discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, with seventeen in favor, zero opposed, and one abstention (Bosma). UNIVIiRSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MINUTES 18-15 page 2 Motion by Senator Splcer to table Student Media Institute for speaker Ret. Col. Dean Baker for $1600, Indefinitely. Seconded by Senator Donovan. There was discussion. Rich Hunsaker addressed the Senate, he asked If the Senate could hold off before voting, because Russ Harvey would like to address the Senate, and he will be a little late. There were no objection to suspending this motion. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS CSUN Vice President Gentile announced that UNLV had lost the blood drive to UNR. She had an Organiztaions.Board meeting and items J. K. of New Business have be approved unanimously the Organzizations Board. CSUN Senate President Evenson mentioned that at the Academic Standards meeting they talked about the bookstore policy. This issue was defeated. He thanked Toby Romer for having sent a proxi to the meeting. Within the next week all the senators need to set up appointments with the different departments and deans in their colleges to speak to each one about the Bookstore policy. Each senator has a memo from Dean Ackerman and Rich Fields in the bookstore; this is the report that should be presented to the Deans and department heads concerning this issue. The deadline for this project will be the 3nd meeting in April. If you^lielp in setting up appointmentSj senators should speak to either Gary or Palma about helping out with the appointments. The Faculty Senate did pass the bookstore proposal item #1. #2 was defeated, and #'s 3 and 4 were not considered. The people who are on the Bookstore Committee need to speak to him. He announced that he had gone to Washington D.C.. He also mentioned that the caption that was underneath the newspaper with Chic Hecht and Ronald Reagan was incorrect; he was the one that gave the President the UNLV jacket. He had a great time in D.C.. Without objection, the Senate moved back into the motion to table the Student Media Institute for $1600 for speaker Ret. Col. Dean Baker, indefinitely. Russ Harvey addressed the Senate. He announced that the event ha^ been cancelled so therefore the Senate does not having anything to approve or disapprove. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously, to table approval of Student Media Institute for $1600 for speaker Ret. Col. Dean Baker, indefinitely. Motion to approve Senate Minutes 18-15, by Senator Carlson. Senate Minutes 18-15 Page 3 Seconded by Senator DaQulno. Senate President Evenson made a correction to his announcements to say that "They are also considering banning food, drink and smoking in the library, or possibly getting con area just to eat and drink." There were no more corrections. Call for a vote. Motion carried with correction unanimously. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Bar Manager, Mike Mixer mentioned that the Bar has a problem with their account. He mentioned that stipend are coming out of the account leaving out incoming money to save. He mentioned that in the account it is running low for materials and for the Springfest event. He would like to see for in the future that his or anyone else's stipend does not come out of this account, but out of the 900 account. This would improve the Bar department. The Yellin' Rebel, editor Kurt Hildebrand announced that Quicksilver would be out after springbreak. He and some of his staff attended the Intercolligate Press Association and came back with awards in best humor, best sports section, and best editor page. They are now a member of the this association officially. KU&Vj Brian Brooks mentioned that Echo and the Bunnyman was a success. He mentioned that their was a problem with the Senators not coming out to the events that KUNV sponsors. Rob Rosenthal mentioned that Evening Star only gave them 20 tickets for their performance and that he doesn't have an unlimited amount of tickets to give away. He mentioned that $1200 in donations was coming, and that Valley Bank made a verbal agreement with KUNV to give a donation. He also mentioned that an agreement called Special Projects will initiate more donations from other corporations. Motion to move out of the order of the day by CSUN Senate President Evenson, with no objections from the Senate. J. Approval of Psi Chi for $500. Motion to waive bylaw 4, by Senator Donovan. Seconded by Senator Bosma. There were objections by Senators Spicer and Sanchez. There was discussion. Call for a vote to waive the Bylaw 4. Motion fails with seven in favor, and eleven opposed (Spicer, Carlson, Bailey, Lowe, Johnson, Sanchez, Smith, Mangual, McGinty, Ax, Richmond,) and no abstentions.. Senate Minutes 18-15 Page 4 Senate President Evenson recessed the senate meeting for 5 minutes. The Senate meeting was called backed to order at 4:51. Senator Carlson rationed to reconsider her vote for the Approval of Psi Chi for $500; waiving the Bylaw 4. Seconded by Senator Donovan. There was discussion. There were no objections to the reconsideration. Motion by Senator Bosma to waive bylaw 4. Seconded by -Senator Richmond. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion fails, with 9 in favor, and 9 opposed (DaQuino, Spicer, Mangual, McGinty, Bailey, Johnson, Smith, Sanchez, Ax), and no abstentions. Senate President Pro Tempore Spicer retained the gavel. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Entertainment and Programming director John Fazi mentioned that items G.H.I, are for Springfest. Tomorrow he will have a package containing Springfest. He also mentioned that he would help out with awards banquet. Senate President Evenson retained the gavel. Nancy Clark the CSUN Business Manager passed out cash balances. Publications Board, Christine Mangual director mentioned that there will be a meeting on Tuesday. Bylaws Committee, Greg Smith director announced that on Wednesday they had a meeting concerning Senate Bill #16 and #17, his only member did not attend. He advised that no action be taken on Senate Bill #16, and that Senate Bill #17 should have appeared on the agenda. He mentioned that March 31st will be the next bylaws meeting, at 1:30. He also mentioned that he still needed members for his committee. Dan Richmond asked to nominated in the Executive Board for the Bylaws Committee. Senate President Evenson announced that items E.F.G. of Executive Board Nominations should be withdrawn. VI.EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Heather Wyrck to Student Services as a member. B. Approval of Tim Haughinberry to Entertainment and Programming as a member. Senate Minutes 18-15 Page 5 C. Approval of David Donovan to Entertainment and Programming as a member. D. Approval of David Donovan to Appropriations Board as a member. E. Approval of Steve Eveneon as a member to the Bylaws Committee, this item was withdrawn. P. Approval of Densie Gnetile as a member to the Bylaws Committee, this item was withdrawn. G. Approval of Kirk Hendrick as a member to the Bylaws Committee this item was withdrawn. H. Approval of Toby Romer as a member to the Bylaws Committee. I. Approval of Kurt Hildebrand as a member to the Bylaws Committee. J. Approval of Tim Haughinberry as a member to the Radio Board. K. Approval of Tim Haughinberry as a member to the Appropriations Board. VII. OLD BUSINESS There was wnrOtZ, , VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of $500 to pay timekepper for the 5k Run with Intramurals on April 26th. Motion to approve by CSUN Vice President Gentile. Seconded by Senator Sanchez. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. B. Approval of $2000 from Student Services to Student Financial Services for Four $500 scholarships, to come out of the Student Services account. Motion to approve by Senator McGinty. Seconded by Senator Ax. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. C. Approval of T-Shirts for 5K Run for $1375, to come out of the 908 account. Seconded by Senator Carlson. There was discussion. Call for a vote. SENATE MINUTES L8-15 3age 6 D. Approval of Senate Bill #16. There was no action. E. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion by Senator Spicer to approve items A., B., C., D. , H.j I., J., K.. Seconded by Senator Hoffman. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, with seventeen in favor, zero opposed, and one abstention (Donovan). A. Approval of Heather Wyrck to Student Services as a member. B. Approval of Tim Haughinberry as a member to the Entertainment and Programming Committee. C. Approval of David Donovan to Entertainment and Programming as a member. D. Approval of David Donovan as a member to the Appropriations Board. H. Approval of Toby Romer to the Bylaws Committee as a member. I. Approval of Kurt Hildebrand as a member to the Bylaws Committee. J. Approval of Tim Haughinberry to the Appropriations Board as a member. F. Discussion/Action of making CSUN Scholarship in the name of James Ohriner Scholarships. Motion by Senator Spicer to have only one of the scholarships in the name of James Orhiner. Seconded by Senator Ax. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Senator McGinty to approve items G.,H.,I., as a whole. G. Approval of $450 for advertsiing package for 200 17X23 posters for Springfest and 400 table tents. H. Approval of $600 for muscle shirts for Springfest. I. Approval of $288 for mugs with Springfest logo. Seconded by Senator Sakahara. There was discussion. Cjzzvu i^ot- \Zobe . iM^t/iofO. Cja^irr-ieoj U n a ^ m o u ^ L y • Senate Minutes 18-15 Page 7 K. Approval of Delta Zeta for $400. Motion to approve by Senator McGinty. Seconded, by Senator Richmond. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, with thirteen in favor, one opposed (Bosma) and four abstentions (Johnson, Carlson, Lowe, Bailey.) Senator Donovan left the Senate meeting. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Gottschalk mentioned that he felt this was a very disorganized meeting. Kim Collotto from Psi Chi spoke to the senate concerning the money that was appropriated to them by the Organizations Board. She felt that her organization was being accused personally. She admitted to being unprepared at the last meeting, but since that time she has spoken to President Maxson and received $500, the Dean of Arts and Letters said that he would match what Psi Chi made in monies. She wished that she never had come to the Senate for any money; and that she felt as If her organization was like a stepchild to the university. She felt that her organization was worth more than what people give it credit for. She mentioned that other universities support their Psi Chi Honor Societies. Senator Ax felt that with all the people that were going on the Psi Chi trip was not cost effective. With sixteen people more fundraising should be done. He felt that with that many people there-was' not enough participation on their effort. Senator Bosma questioned how much money was going to come out of the pocket of the students who went on the Psi Chi trip. [$100 a person]. He felt that this organization had been throughly abused by the Senate. They followed the proper channels, and the Senate could have at least considered listening to what they had to say. The Senate turned them down for the opportunity to even speak. He also announced that he is an expected father in November. Everyone clapped. Senator McGinty announced that the Senate will only give the extra funding to organizations if the circumstances are extraordinary. Senator Carlson announced that this was a bad meeting. She appreciated the Psi Chi organization for coming to the meeting and for their time, she did not want them to go away feeling abused. Senate Minutes 18-15 Page 8 Senator Spicer mentioned that $500,000 is not all for the organizations, if anyone thinks that they are wrong. He mentioned that people gave Psi Chi advice, and their organization did what was needed to be done. He felt that the Yel'lin' Rebel, Senate, and Executive Board should get together and realize why things are said, and that the rules in the Constitution, statutes and bylaws are there for a purpose and to be carried out by the Senate. He commended Densie and John on what they did about the Student Media Institute. Anyone that wants to be on the Bylaws committee needs to talk to him after the meeting. CSUN Vice President Gentile announced that they received the Senate pictures back. She mentioned that everyone is beautiful. Senator Hoffman announced that she was getting good fedback from the Student Center. Senator Bailey mentioned that know he understood what senate wars, does nothing, and waste of time meant. He hates when open discussion is limited to what he has to say. The Business and Economics college is doing great! •Senator McGinty mentioned that the Organizations Board is worthwhile, but the Senate is the one that decides what the outcome is. She also mentioned that the money for Delta Zeta was for a good cause and the event went off very well. Senator DaQuino questioned what the statis was on the CSUN watches, [Vice President Gentile mentioned that the p.o. was still in the works. ] Vice President Gentile thanked Jon Ansok and Bruce Claver for the doing the pictures. Senator DaQuino mentioned that he would like to be a member of the Bylaws Committee. Senate President Evenson announced that he had reasons for limiting open discussion. He mentioned that he did not tell anyone how to vote concerning the Psi Chi Organization. Anyone who is on or interested in being on the Bookstore Committee needs to see him after the meeting. Senator Hoffman needs to also see him after the meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Evenson adjourned the Senate Meeting at 5:50pm.