Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Febuary 28, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-15 February 28,1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call 111 y III. Approval of Minutes 15-14 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Board, Committee, and Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Approval of Senate Bill 15-9 —Varona B. Approval of Senate Retreat/Travel not to exceed $1,000.00 (from the table) C. Approval of Radio Board Operating Policy Amendment. D. Wave Bylaw 15 to consider item E. E. Approval of Donation of $1,000.00 for UNLV Cheerleaders (from the table). F. War Powers Act G. Approval of Stipend Amount for Election Board Members $50.00, subject to to the approval of the chairman. H. Approval of Senate Bill 8 (from the table). VIII. New Business A. Approval of cash prizes for lip sine contest for E&P, amounts of $100.00, $75.00, and $50.00. B. Wave Bylaw 6 to consider items C and D. C. Approval of Stipend: Robert Ashley Elections Board Chairman $125 for ^ of February, $250.00 for March, and $125.00 for April. D. Approval of Stipends for CSUN Publications Staff as nominated by the Publications Board. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Seriate Agenda 15-15 2 1. J. Kevin Hennessy - $125.00 Photo Editor 2. Gerard Armstong - $100.00 Entertainment Editor 3. Jeff Skarda - $100.00 Advertisement Editor 4. Carmen Zayas - $175.00 Mgr. Editor 5. Ron Zayas - $275.00 Editor 6. Sharon De Lair - $100.00 Sports Editor 7. Greg Dorchack - $125.00 Prod Mgr./Cartoonist 8. Cheryl Seward - $50.00 Feature Writer 9. David Hofstede - $100.00 Associate Entertainment Editor E. Wave Bylaw 15 to consider item F. F. Approval of a donation to Hotel Sales Marketing Association in an amount not to exceed $600.00, for National Conference. G. Approval of payment to the Hotel Association in an amount not to exceed $325.00 to conduct a CSUN/MSU candidates debate. H. Approval of contract with the "Fox" for an amount not to exceed $875.00-E&P. I. Recognition of Organizations 1. Student Law Assoication 2. Art Club 3. Students Against Drunk Driving IX. Open Discussion X. Ad j ournment sjd CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-15 February 28, 1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS OVERRIDE OF PRESIDENTIAL VETO of Item F. from meeting 15-14. Approval of transfer to the 902 account an amount of $8,000.00. (requires 2/3 vote) V. Executive Board Nominations Bill DiBenedetto to Parking and Traffic VIII. New Business J. WcjVe By^aw 6</"|Approval of Executive jBoar,.d Nominat.iqtt, P± 1 i/01 %nedetlti tO\Jjrfklng W''Tra5fi€"'.' U **N0T TO BE CONSIDERED UNTIL AFTER 4:20 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT February 25, 1985 MEMORANDUM TO: SENATORS, ORGANIZATIONS BOARD, and general public FRCM: KAI FISCHER, CSUN Vice President and Acting President RE: $8,000 transfer to 902 account Consider the Senate action approving an $8,000 transfer to the Organizations Board Account, 902, vetoed. KF:jeo UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 PROPOSAL TO C . S . U . N . FOR FUNDING FOR HOTEL SALES AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION Re spec t-f u 1 1 y s u b m i t t e d by U n i v e r s i t y of Nevada, chapter Hotel Sales and M a r k e t i n g A s s o c i a t i o n ABSTRACT OF PROJECT- The H.S.M.A. student convention is a three day n a t i o n a l convention that a t t r a c t s 200 s t u d e n t s and i n d u s t r y p r o f e s s i o n a l s from every scope of the h o s p i t a l i t y i n du s t r y . OBJECTIVES- To promote UNLV as an i n s t i t u t i o n of higher-l e a r n i n g by g i v i n g it n a t i o n a l exposure. - To promote UNLV as a leader in h o s p i t a l i t y edueat i on. - To exposure marketing students to the newest t r e n d s in marketing. - To provide the students of UNLV the o p p o r t u n i t y to put into p r a c t i c e the theory l e a r n e d in the classroom. - To promote education in marketing, e x p l a in career c h o i c e s , to promote p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m . - To provide o p p o r t u n i t i e s for attendees to e s t a b l i s h r e l a t i o n s h i p s that w i l l carry into p r o f e s s i o n a l 1 i f e . - To r e c r u i t t r a n s f e r s from j u n i o r c o l l e g e s . METHOD- The convention is awarded at the p r e v i o u s y e a r ' s c o n v e n t i o n by a m a j o r i t y of the chapter p r e s i d e n ts in at tendance. EXPLANATION OF THE THEME Megatrends are inter g r a t e d global trends that w i l l shape the marketing i n d u s t r y . Valuable i n s i g h t s w i l l be d i s c u s s e d on c u r r e n t changes and trends that w i l l e f f e c t p r o f e s s i o n a l s in tomorrows' market place. These topics w i l l provide an i n n o v a t i v e educational supplement to the attendees' c o l l e ge e d u c a t i o n . It is inherent that u n i v e r s i t i e s are slow to respond to i n n o v a t i o n . It is our i n t e n t i o n to i d e n t i f y and have speak those people that w i l l be the subjects of tomorrows'' textbooks. Because of Las Vegas' p o p u l a r i t y as a v a c a t i o n d e s t i n a t i o n it w i l l be p o s s i b l e to a t t r a c t key people from other areas. L o c a l l y there is a l s o a s t r o n g pool to draw from. BUDGET FOR THE BIDDING PROCESS OF THE H.S.M.A. STUDENT CONVENT I ON SOURCES BUDGET HOTEL COLLEGE % 1000 .00 H.S.M.A. 1 000 .00 HOTEL ASSOCIATION 700 .00 C . S . U . N . 600 . 0 0 TOTAL SOURCES % 3300 .00 USES BUDGET REGISTRATION FEES % 1800 .00 HOUSING 290 .00 STATIONARY 50 .00 TELEPHONE 50 .00 CASINO NIGHT 300 .00 AUDIO VISUAL 50 .00 COCKTAIL PARTY 60 0 .00 OFFICE SUPPLIES 35 .00 POSTAGE 22 .00 PRESENTATION 100 .00 TOTAL EXPENSES % 3297 .00 SURPLUS/DEFECIT % 1| . 00 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS WORK ELECTION AGREEMENT An agreement between the Nevada State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to wit: That the Nevada State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. will pro-vide the services as listed below for the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada in the operation of the CSUN election polls during the 1985 Spring Elections. The election dates are scheduled for March 6 & 7' , -19 8 5 and April 10 & 11 , 1985 - Job Description: 1. Hand out ballots. 2. * Verify student enrollment against registrar's print-out as stipulated by the Elections Board. .3. Post ballot number against the student's name on the Registrar' enrollment print-out. 4. Ensure that all ballots are deposited in the ballot box. 5. Refer all questions regarding student enrollment to the Registrar's Office. All other questions shall be directed to the Elections Board representative in the Student Union. 6. Provide at least 8 election poll workers from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a daily basis in the following locations: a. Beam Hall (BEH) b. Wright Hall (WRI) c. Education Building (EDU) . , d. White Hall (WHI) : ; • * • ' 7. Provide at least 6 election poll workers from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on a daily basis in the following locations: a. Moyer Student Union (MSU) , b. Flora Dungan Humanities (FDH) c. James Dickerson Library (JDL) 8. Provide at least 2 election poll workers for each station, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS; NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 9.. Provide relief coverage as needed. 10." Hand out any additional materials as set by the Elections Board. 11. Election workers opening the polls should report to the Moyer Student Union, Oasis Room (second floor of the Student Union) at 8:00 a.m. for each day of the polling. It is agreed that in consideration of the above services, the Consoli-dated Students- of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will pay the Nevada Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. the sum of one thousand, two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) for the four days of service. Agreed to and signed this day NEVADA STATE FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. REPRESENTATIVE CSUN PRESIDENT CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS CONCERT BUDGET Scale - 10,000 Concert Expenses: 1. ENTERTAINMENT $30,000- 2 PROMOTION 10,000- TMC RENTAL 6,250- TICKET PRINTING 600- BOX OFFICE CHARGE 5,000- EVENT PERSONNEL 6,250- STAGE HANDS 6,750- CLEAN UP 1,050- subtotal $65,900- $65,900- Reception Expenses: 1. BOARD ROCM RENTAL $ 500- 2. CATERING ($4X300) 1,200- 3. DECOR/SET UP 100- subtotal $ 1,800- $ 1,800- total $67,700- Incarie: 1. FLOOR SEATING (1,100) $ 16,500- 2. PLAZA SEATING (4,015) 50,185- 3. BALCONY SEATING (4,950) 49,500- subtotal $116,185- 4. RECEPTION FEE ($6X300) :i 1,800- siibtotal $117,985- $117,985- GROSS INCCME $117,985- GROSS EXPENSES 67,700- NET INCOME $ 50,285- 10% FRATERNITY TRUST 5,029- CSUN TOTAL NET EARNINGS $ 45,256- UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting #15-15 February 28,1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order Senate President Pro TemVarona called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Senator Acker Senator Adams Senator Chadwell Absent Senator Davis (excused) Senator Nellis (excused) Senator Muir (unexcused) Senator Champagne Senator DiBenedetto Senator Harrington (late) Senator Hendrick Senator Holm Senator Kelleher Senator Kim Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Maestas (late) Senator Nichols Senator Sattler Senator Smith Senator Varona There being quorum, the meeting continued. Senate President Haldeman will hold Senator Muir's 3 unexecused absence and have the Senate decide on whether or not to remove him from the Senate. Haldeman asked the Senate to allow an emergency item on the agenda to approve ? the contract for the elections workers. Senator Maestas arrived at the meeting at 4:15 p.m. The motion to add the contract with the Garden Club for the elections workers to New Business, Item J. passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. III. Approval of Minutes The minutes were approved with the correction of listing all the names for roll call. IV. Announcement s Senate President Haldeman discussed the editorial in the Review Journal about President Maxson and requested that a rebuttal or some form of response be made. Haldeman asked for a vote of confidence for President Maxson. The Senate concurred with a vote of confidence that was unanimous. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Meeting 15-15 -2- Senate President Haldeman announced that Dr. Fitzgerald's bypass went fine and he is doing very well. Vice President Pro Tem Nichols thanked the Hotel Association for putting on the Debate. Shelley Berkley addressed the Senate. She introduced herself and answered some questions from the Senators as she was approved to be the new Legal Counsel for CSUN. V. Executive Board Nominations Bill DiBenedetto to Parking and Traffic. VI. Board, Committee, and Director Reports Senator Sattler moved to set the time of adjournment at 6:00pm. Senator DiBenedetto seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 2 opposed (Champagne,Kelleher) and 0 abstaining. Radio Board Chairman Smith discussed the Radio Board and that there would be a closed personnel session. Bill DiBenedetto-Committee for Research on the Bookstore-attended the MSU Board Meeting. Jeff Chadwell-Elections Board announced that one of the candidates, Jay Lezcano was disqualified as his GPA requirment was not met. Kirk Hendrick-NSA Director announced that NSA, E&P, OPI and Intramurals are working to have Harry Reid come to UNLV. Senator Harrington arrived at the meeting at 4:25 p.m. James Ohriner gave a report for OPI and Committee on Referenda. OPI had its second match for housing and the Referenda Committee will be working on the Bookstore,Federal Aid, Parking Fees etc. James Ohriner also discussed a concert sponsored by CSUN for Merle Haggart, and asked the Senate for a vote of confidence. John Pendergass addressed the Senate with more information on the monies. The Senate gave a vote of confidence to go ahead with plans to set up the concert with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Tristam Harrington/Bill Bacon discussed the Organizations Board. Bill Bacon questioned the veto of the transfer. There was some discussion. Bill Bacon requested that the Senate move directly into the override of the veto. Senator Holm moved to suspend the rules and move directly into the question of the Override of the Veto. Senator Kelleher seconded. The motion failed with 11 in favor, 6 opposed (Champagne,DiBenedetto,Sattler,Maestas,Hendrick,Adams). and 0 abstaining. Jim Rathner addressed the Senate for E&P. He announced that the Ladies Night party had some problems with the Affirmative Action Board with discrimination. He announced also that he would like to see the "Fox" Contract approved. Kai Fischer - Appropriations Board - no meeting due to lack of quorum. VII. Old Business A. Approval of Senate Bill 15-9 —Varona No action was taken. Senate Meeting 15-15 -3- B. Approval of Senate Retreat/Travel not to exceed $1,000.00 (from the table) No action was taken. C. Approval of Radio Board Operating Policy Amendment No action was taken. D. Wave Bylaw 15 to consider item E. Senator Hendrick moved to approve. Senator Maestas seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 3 opposed (Harrington, Smith,Kowalczyk) and 0 abstaining. E. Approval of Donation of $1,000.00 for UNLV Cheerleaders (from the table) Senator Nichols moved to take the item from the table. There was a multitude of seconds. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. [from the table] Senator Nichols moved to approve the motion of $1,000.00 with the Appropriations Board deciding which account to take the funds in 15 working days and the stipulation that the money be used only for lodging and transportation. Senator Harrington seconded. Angela Row addressed the Senate on behalf of the UNLV Cheerleaders. There was much discussion on the availability of the funds and travel expenses. A roll call vote was requested. The motion passed unanimously. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the order of the day and move directly to New Business Item J. There were no objections. VIII. New Business J. Approval of Contract with the Garden Club for the election workers. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator DiBenedetto seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. (old Business) F. War Powers Act No action was taken. G. Approval of Stipend Amount for Election Board members $50.00 subject to the approval of the chairman. Senator DiBenedetto moved to approve. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Varona) and 1 abstaining (Chadwell) . H. Approval of Senate Bill 8 (from the table). No action was taken. VIII. New Business A. Approval of cash prizes for lip sync contest for E&P, amounts of $100.00 $75.00 and $50.00. Senator DiBenedetto moved to approve. There was a multitude of seconds. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the order of the day and move ahead to item E. There were no objections. Senate Meeting 15-15 -3- E. Wave Bylaw 15 to consider item F. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Maestas). F. Approval of a donation to Hotel Sales Marketing Association in an amount not to exceed $600.00 for National Conference. Senator Harrington moved to approve $600.00. Senator Acker seconded. The representative from the HSMA., Chuck Oliver addressed the Senate. Senator Larson offered a friendly amendment, with the stipulation that the money will not be used for the purchase of alcohol. The maker of the motion accepted, with the second concurring. The motion passed with 16 in faovr, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Maestas). B. Wave Bylaw 6 to consider items C and D. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator DiBenedetto seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. C. Approval of Stipend: Robert Ashley Elections Board Chairman $125.00 for ig of February, $250.00 for March, and $125.00 for April. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator Maestas seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. D. Approval of Stipends for CSUN Publications Staff as nominated by the Publica-tion Board. 1. J. Kevin Hennessy - $125.00 Photo Editor 2. Gerard Armstrong - $100.00 Entertainment Editor 3. Jeff Skarda - $100.00 Advertisement Editor 4. Carmen Zayas - $175.00 Mgr. Editor 5. Ron Zayas - $275.00 Editor 6. Sharon De Lair - $100.00 Sports Editor 7. Greg Dorchack - $125.00 Prod Mgr./Cartoonist 8. Cheryl Seward - $50.00 Feature Writer 9. David Hofstede - $100.00 Associate Entertainment Editor Senator DiBenedetto moved to approve 1-9 as a whole. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. G. Approval of payment to the Hotel Association in an amount not to exceed $325.00 to conduct a CSUN/MSU candidates debate. Senator Nichols moved to approve $325.00. Senator Acker seconded. It was noted that the HA did an outstanding job. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. H. Approval of contract with the "Fox" for an amount not to exceed $875.00 for E&P. Senator Hendrick moved to approve $875.00. Senator DiBenedetto seconded. There was discussion on the performance of the Fox. It was requested that Senator DiBenedetto's comment be entered in the minutes as " lets not let our ethics get in the way(pause) we are a business, we need to generate revenue..." The motion passed with 12 in favor, 5 opposed (Smith, Sattler,. Kowalczyk, Chadwell,Larson) and 0 abstaining. Senate Meeting 15-15 - 3 - I. Recognition of Organizations 1. Student Law Association 2. Art Club 3. Students Against Driving Drunk Senator Hendrickmoved to approve 1 and 3. Senator Maestas seconded. — The Student Law Association representatives answered questions from the Senate. Representatives from the Students Against Driving Drunk were also present. Senator Nichols offered a friendly amendment to include #2. The maker of the motion accepted, with the second concurring. The motion to approve 1-3 as a whole passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. K. Approval of Executive Board Nomination of Bill DiBenedetto to Parking and Traffic Committee. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstaining (DiBendetto,Champagne). OVERRIDE OF PRESIDENTIAL VETO of Item F. from meeting 15-14. Approval of transfer to the 902 account an amount of $8,000.00 (requires 2/3). Senator Holm moved to approve. Senator Sattler seconded. Discussion took place on the availability of the monies. Vice President Fischer explained the veto. Senate President Haldeman passed the gavel at 5:45 p.m. to Senate President Protem Varona. Haldeman explained that the Executive Board agreed to veto as they did not feel it was an emergency to have that money in the Organizations Board Account and also the money may have to be used for another project. The motion to override the presidential veto failed with 9 in favor, 8 opposed (Champagne,Maestas,Hendrick,Kelleher,Smith,NichoIs,Larson,Chadwell) and 0 abstaining. IX. Open Discussion No time was left. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Senate" Secretary