Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 11, 1999

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK STUDENT SENATE MEETING 29-35 Monday, 11 October 1999 MSU Ballroom 6:00PM Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education RylandG. Whitaker Engineering Christian Augustin Liberal Arts John P. A. Garcia Health Sciences Tara Schroeder Health Sciences Ofir Ventura Business Catharine Bastunas Liberal Arts Monica Moradkhan Student Development Marc Maietta Business Brady T. Knapp Business Tohnny Anzalone lucation Paul Moradkhan Sciences Luis Ay on Business Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Mike Fecteau Liberal Arts Scott Pajak Hotel Adminstration James Benedetto Urban Affairs Monika Callahan Student Development Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Michael Turner Fine Arts Faiza Qureshi Urban Affairs ro I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Director Reports Nevada Student Affairs-DIRECTOR NYSTROM Elections Board-DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS CSUN Student Services-DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT Entertainment and Programming-DIRECTOR GLANCZ Office of Student Information-DIRECTOR DELAFONTAINE D. Residence Hall Liaison Report E. Student Athlete Advisory Board Liaison Report F. Ethnic Student Council Liaison Report G. Student Health Advisory Liaison Report H. Greek Advisory Liaison Report I. Business Manager Report VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Nomination/Election of three (3) CSUN Officials (at least one of which must be a senator from the College of Education, and three (3) faculty members to serve on the CSUN Student Teaching Scholarship; VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of appointing Chad Todd as the Assistant Director of the CSUN Office of Student Information; B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of appointing Shawn Roth as the Assistant Director of the CSUN Election Board; C. Action Item: Nomination/Election of two (2) students to serve on the CSUN Judicial Council as nominated by the Executive Board; D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount of $1,000.00 to Lady A Productions for stage for Rebel Reggae on October 15, 1999. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 (General) Account, as submitted by SENATE PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; C ' 3 cc- CCOO CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • U s VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount of $1,500.00 to Enterprise Live for sound and lights for the Rebel Reggae on October 15, 1999. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 (general) account, as submitted by SENATE PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract between Blue Diamond Talent & Productions and CSUN for three (3) comedic performances on 7 October 1999, as submitted by SENATOR MAIETTA (see attachment); G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the Senate end of the year banquet as submitted by SENATE PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; H. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the Articles for Impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA as recommended by the CSUN Rules and Ethics Committee; I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of creating a CSUN Impeachment Committee to review the Articles of Impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA at Senate Meeting 30-01, The committee will consist of two (2) senators and one UNLV administrator as per Bylaw 6; VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)} IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XI. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. Articles of Impeachment C; RESOLVED, That, John P. A. Garcia, Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senator, is hereby referred to an Impeachment Committee for malfeasance under the Consolidated Students University of Nevada Constitution. The following articles of impeachment are hereby submitted to the Senate: Article 1 In his conduct of the office of Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senator, John P. A. Garcia, in violation of his Constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senator, and to defend the Consolidated Students University of Nevada Constitution, its bylaws and statues, and other laws of and within the United States and the State of Nevada, is in violation of actions that are to be referred as Conduct Unbecoming of a Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senator. The means used to implement this course of conduct or plan included one or more of the following: 1. Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Under the Student Conduct Code followed by the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Sexual Harassment as defined includes, as repeated and unwanted sexual behavior, such as physical contact and verbal comments or suggestions which adversely affect working or learning environment. Therefore the under the Rules of the 29th Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate, and testimony forwarded by the Rules and Ethics Committee, there is sufficient evidence for the removal of John P. A. Garcia from the Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate. 2. Threatening Opponents Under the Student Conduct Code followed by the University of Nevada Las Vegas, John P. A. Garcia is in violation of several occurrences under the category of Student Responsibilities, including but not limited to: 1. Assaulting, striking, harassing, discriminating or in any way threatening or causing physical or psychological harm to another. Section VI. Article 1. Furthermore, John P. A. Garcia is in violation of the rules outlined by the Election Rules passed by the 29th Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate. Under Section V. Article C.: All candidates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner, which would best represent CSUN and UNLV during his/her campaign. As best expressed this would ultimately be in accordance with the Student Conduct Code followed by the University of Nevada Las Vegas, this being the case there is sufficient evidence for the removal of John P.A. Garcia from the Consolidated Students University ( of Nevada Senate. 3. Inappropriate Relationship with Dean Under the Rules adopted by the 29th Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate Section 3: If a Senator cannot effectively represent his/her constituents, as shown through repeated tardiness, absences, or other documentable faults, he/she can be brought up for disciplinary measures (such measures can result in dismissal). John P. A. Garcia has broken relations with Carolyn Sabo, Collage of Health Science Dean, which would not allow John P.A. Garcia to continue to fulfill his duties as outlined by the Rules governing the 29th Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate. Furthermore John P. A. Garcia is in violation of the Student Conduct Code followed by the University of Nevada Las Vegas under the guidelines for Student Responsibilities: 1. Assaulting, striking, harassing, discriminating or in any way threatening or causing physical or psychological harm to another. Section VI. Article 1. This being the case there is sufficient evidence for the removal of John P. A. Garcia from the Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senate. In all of this, John P. A. Garcia has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Consolidated Students University of Nevada Senator and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice and to the manifest injury of the students of the Consolidated Students University of Nevada Las Vegas. Wherefore John P.A. Garcia, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, and removal from office. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President DAVID FISK Stephanie Davy Senate President Pro-Tempore Education MINUTES SENA TE MEETING 29-35 Monday, October 11,1999 MSU Ballroom, 6:00 PM Ryland G. Whitaker Engineering Christian Augustin Liberal Arts John P. A. Garcia Health Sciences Tar a Schroeder Health Sciences Ofir Ventura Business Catharine Bastunas Liberal Arts Monica Moradkhan Student Development Marc Maietta Business Brady T. Knapp Business Johnny Anzalone iucation Saul Moradkhan Sciences Luis Ay on Business Sheridan Green Engineering Jennifer Hamby Education Marion McLaughlin Hotel Administration Mike Fecteau Liberal Arts Scott Pajak Hotel Adminstration James Benedetto Urban Affairs Monika Callahan Student Development Amanda Brink Hotel Administration Michael Turner Fine Arts Faiza Qureshi Urban Affairs IV. I. II. CALL TO ORDER: SENATE PRESIDENT FISK called Senate Meeting 29-35 to order at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT ABSENT Johnny Anzalone Christian Augustin Luis Ayon Catharine Bastunas Amanda Brink Stephanie Davy Michael Fecteau Sheridan Green Jennifer Hamby Brady T. Knapp Marion McLaughlin Monica Moradkhan Paul Moradkhan Tara Schroeder Michael Turner Ryland Whitaker Cherokee DeLaFontaine Heather Ramirez-Estus Gil Glancz Eric Nystrom *denotes tardiness James Benedetto (unexcused) Monika Callahan (excused) John P.A. Garcia (unexcused) Holly Wainscott (excused) III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ANNOUNCEMENTS: V . BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 A. Senate Committee Reports SENATOR MAIETTA stated that the Ways and Means Committee met today at 5:00 p.m. and approved some funding requests, which will be on the next agenda. He also commended the Senate for managing the budget so well. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY stated that the Bylaws Committee will be meeting next Monday at 5:00 p.m. in Senate Chambers, there is one item pending. SENATE BASTUNAS stated that due to the required candidates meeting at 5:00 p.m. on next Wednesday she is canceling the Education Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. SENATOR P. MORADKHAN stated the Constitutional Revisions will be meeting on Friday in Senate Chambers at 3:00p.m. and will be walking over to BHS to fill out the film survey. SENATOR VENTURA has a few questions for SENATE PRESIDENT FISK. B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports SENATOR MAIETTA stated that he is sitting on the Student Advisory Committee with President Harter, STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK, SENATOR AUGUSIN, and DIRECTOR NYSTROM. He is asking Senators to give him a memo about any concerns that they have, that he could help them address their concerns with the committee. C. Director Reports: NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR NYSTROM stated that he is sitting on the Student Advisory Committee with SENATOR MAIETTA had mentioned. Would like to get some input for the committee as well. There will be surveys in BHS as well. The results are available through the web. Talked with members from other Student Governments. There will be forums for students to express their feelings. The Inter Collegiate Athletic Committee meeting was today. There will be a grad bag lunch Workshop in MSU 201. ELECTIONS BOARD DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS stated that she has completed the homecoming packet, which is due October 1, 1999. Information will be given out on Monday. SENATOR M. MORADKHAN leaves at 6:26 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR GLANCZ stated that the tailgate last week went well. This coming tailgate Boogie Nights will perform. Movie night was a success. Comedy night is this week, please come and support this event. 2 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 There were questions from SENATOR QURESHI and SENATOR GARCIA. ( OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION DIRECTOR DELAFONTAINE stated all of her announcements on paper. She announced "Thank you for your help with all of the publicity that has been placed in your boxes. The next things that you will be seeing in your boxes within the next week are going to be for Pauly Shore. We are currently working on Table tents, handbills and big posters to be distributed for this big event. It will be a sell-out! Just make sure that you folks get your tickets early and spread the word. Also, I would like to remind you all that I am still looking for people to volunteer at Senior Nights this week. Here are the dates and times: Wednesday, September 22 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 23 6:00-8:00 p.m. I really need people to sign up. It is for a great cause! Let me know after the meeting if you can help out. If you have any questions, please see me after the meeting. D. Residence Hall Liaison Report: The RHA Executive Board Meetings have been moved to the Warner Building on Friday's at 3:00 p.m. Looking to update the web page for the Residence Halls. Also, a Game Show Week starts tonight and goes through October 14, 1999. E. Student Athlete Advisory Board Liaison Report There was no Liaison. F. Ethnic Student Council Liaison Report There was no Liaison SENATOR M. MORADKHAN returns at 6:30 p.m. G. Student Health Advisory Liaison Report There was no Liaison. H. Greek Advisory Liaison Report Order of Omega applications are available. The next issue of the Greek Gazette will be out on October 18, 1999. The next Greek Power Lunch is on October 21, 1999. And Order of Omega is doing a blanket drive next week so please contribute. I. Business Manager Report BUSINESS MANAGER MOORE read the expenditures for the last week: $75.42 to Moose Mc Gillycuddy's for Food for elections board meeting following Senate elections; 3 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 $50.00 to Las Vegas Video for Projector rental for 10/10 movie night; $147.94 to ( Central Stores for Misc office supplies; $325.00 to Central Stores for Pencils; $498.45 to CCD to Replenish CSUN debit card. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Nomination/Election of three (3) CSUN Officials (at least on of which must be a senator from the College of Education, and three (3) faculty members to serve on the CSUN student teaching scholarship committee. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to remove the item from the table, seconded by SENATOR BASTUNAS Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR VENTURA Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to open nominations, seconded by SENATOR M. MORADKHAN SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY moved to nominate Senator Anzalone, Senator Hamby, Senate President Pro-Tempore Davy, Professors Staples, Professor Bretts , and Professor Cardinal, seconded by SENATOR FECTEAU. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATOR ANZALONE, SENATOR DAVY and SENATOR HAMBY, Professors Staples, Professor Bretts, and Professor Cardinal receive seats on this committee by acclimation VII NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Chad Todd as the Assistant Director of the CSUN Office of Student Information; SENATOR MAIETTA moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR AUGUSTIN MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 15-3-2 (SENATOR P. MORADKHAN, SENATOR SCHROEDER, SENATOR VENTURA OPPOSE) (SENATOR KNAPP, AND SENATOR PAJAK ABSTAIN) B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of appointing Shawn Roth as the Assistant Director of the CSUN Elections Board; ( 4 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 SENATOR FECTEAU moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR BASTUNAS MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 18-1-1 (SENATOR M.MORADKHAN Opposed) (SENATOR TURNER Abstained) C. Action Item: Nomination/Election of two (2) students to serve on the CSUN Judicial Council as nominated by the Executive Board; SENATOR MAIETTA moved to a waive bylaw 4, seconded by SENATOR VENTURA MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 14-5-1 (SENATOR AUGUSTIN, SENATOR ANZALONE, SENATOR WHITAKER, SENATOR KNAPP, SENATOR AYON OPPOSE) (SENATOR PAJAK ABSTAINS) SENATOR MAIETTA moved to open nominations, seconded by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE moved to nominate Zaid Haddad, David Moezzi, Victoria Keisic, and Sarah Frei, seconded by SENATOR KNAPP SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to have each candidates speak for no more than 1 min with a roll call vote, seconded by SENATOR KNAPP DISCUSSION FOLLOWED SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY made a motion to proceed ahead after the roll call vote by ranking the candidates in order of highest to lowest votes received then making a 2/3 confirmation vote, on each one, seconded by SENATOR M. MORADKI IAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-0 Move into a roll call vote. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK asked for all those in favor of having Victoria Keisic receive a seat on the CSUN Judicial Council. Move into a vote. Motion passes 19-1-0. (SENATOR ANZALONE opposed) SENATE PRESIDENT FISK asked for all those in favor of having Sarah Frei receive a seat on the CSUN Judicial Council. Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-0. 5 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount of $1,000.00 to Lady A Productions for stage for Rebel Reggae on October 15, 1999. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 (general) account, as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; SENATOR MAIETTA moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR AYON SENATOR QURESHI moved to amend the item to strike Lady A productions and Replace with to co-sponsor with Multicultural Student Affairs, seconded by SENATOR MAIETTA MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 20-0-0 M(SOENVAE TIONRTO K AN AVPOPT AE B(WSTHAOINLES)) . MOTION PASSES 19-0-1 E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount of $1,500.00 to Enterprise Live for sound and lights for the Rebel Reggae on October 15, 1999. Cost to be encumbered by the CSUN 2702 (general) account, as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; SENATOR MAIETTA moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN DISCUSSION FOLLOWED SENATOR QURESHI moved to strike Enterprise Live and replace with Co-sponsor with Multicultural Student Affairs, seconded by SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 20-0-0 MOVE INTO A VOTE (WHOLE). MOTION PASSES 20-0-0 F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract between Blue Diamond Talent & Productions and CSUN for three (3) comedic performances on 7 October 1999, as submitted by SENATOR MAIETTA (see attachment); SENATOR MAIETTA moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR KNAPP MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 19-0-1 (SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY ABSTAINS) G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the Senate end of the year banquet as submitted by SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY; SENATOR FECTEAU moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR BRINK 6 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 DISCUSSION FOLLOWED MOVE INTO A VOTE. MOTION PASSES 14-1-5 (SENATOR M.MORADKHAN OPPOSES) (SENATOR SCHROEDER, SENATOR ANZALONE, SENATOR PAJAK, SENATOR QURESHI, SENATOR KNAPP ABSTAIN) H. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the Articles for Impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA as recommended by the CSUN Rules and Ethics Committee; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR ANZALONE DISCUSSION FOLLOWED M(SOENVAE TIONRTO A A Y OVNO ToEpp. oMsedO. TSIEONNA PTOARSS QEUS R1E4S-1H-5I, SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN, SENATOR BRINK, SENATOR SCHROEDER, SENATOR WHITAKER abstains) I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of creating a CSUN Impeachment Committee to review the Articles of Impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA at Senate Meeting 30-01, The Committee will consist of two (2) senators and one UNLV administrator as per Bylaw 6; SENATOR KNAPP moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN SENATOR MAIETTA moved to amend the item, to strike everything from discussion/approval all the way down to the word consist, and insert before the word of Nomination/Election, and insert after, administrator "To serve on the CSUN impeachment committee to review the articles of impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA," seconded by SENATOR BASTUNAS. Item will read "Nomination/Election of two senators and one UNLV administrator to serve on the CSUN impeachment committee to review the articles of impeachment regarding SENATOR GARCIA as per bylaw 6. Move into a vote (amendment). Motion passes 18-1-1. (SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY opposed. SENATOR SCHROEDER abstained.) There was discussion. SENATOR FECTEAU made a motion to open nominations, seconded by SENATOR BASTUNAS. SENATOR FECTEAU move to nominate SENATOR AYON, seconded by SENATOR MAIETTA. SENATOR BASTUNAS moved to nominate Anne Casados-Mueller, seconded by SENATOR SCHROEDER. SENATOR BRINK moved to nominate SENATOR FECTEAU, seconded by SENATOR AYON. 7 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 SENATOR PAJAK moved to nominate SENATOR KNAPP, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. SENATOR ANZALONE moved to nominate SENATOR QURESHI and SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN, seconded by SENATOR P. MORADKHAN. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATOR ANZALONE made a motion to move into a roll call vote, with each candidate speaking for no more than one minute, followed by a brief question and answer, seconded by SENATOR AY ON. Move into a vote. Motion passes 18-2-0. (SENATOR KNAPP and SENATOR PAJAK opposed.) SENATOR AYON, SENATOR FECTEAU, SENATOR KNAPP, SENATOR QURESHI, and SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN spoke regarding their candidacies. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE DAVY moves to nominate and elect a chair following a roll call vote, seconded by SENATOR ANZALONE Move into a vote. Motion passes 20-0-0. Move into a roll call vote. SENATOR AYON and SENATOR QURESHI receive the seats. SENATOR ANZALONE made a motion to nominate SENATOR AYON as chair, seconded by SENATOR MAIETTA. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK closed nominations. SENATOR AYON receives the seat by acclimation. III. PUBLIC COMMENT DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS stated that all the campaign flyers need to be down tonight. DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT stated that she has the organization list done, if you would like a copy on the list. There are 30 organizations that are currently on probation. I will be having another meeting next Tuesday. Two organizations are having problems because they do not have enough members, and one organization has appealed my decision and is taking it up with the Judicial Council. Also, LEADERSHOP was Saturday, there were over 20 organizations represented there as well. 8 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 David Himmel stated that he is on the Advisory Board for KUNV and thought you should know who he is since he is representing CSUN. Not much has happened in the last two meetings that they have had. Also, I just wanted to let you know what I was doing. IX EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PECK stated that there are a variety of awards that can be given to the students. Also, there is a need for students to sit on the committee (UCCSN). Also, I am making a change in the meeting agenda submission policy, there will be a formal memo ready tomorrow. The reason is that this is necessary so that the SENATE PRESIDENT FISK and SENATE SECRETARY DE SOUZA will have them ready for the Senate Agenda. Attended the date rape forum, where Frankie Sue Del Papa spoke. As of this afternoon there have been 398 surveys completed and we are looking to get 1,000. Remote sights for people to fill out the paper copy of the survey. Vice President of Student Services has announced that they are looking to commencement speakers for December graduation, the deadline to speak is November 15, please pass the word to your constituates. Also, asks SENATE PRESIDENT FISK for more information concerning SENATOR GARCIA's impeachment proceedings. VICE PRESIDENT CANEPA stated that she would like to Thank David Flimmel for coming and giving a report, she wishes that other people would give their report. No decisions have been made in the meeting that David Himmel, but there is definate progress and good conversation. Elections are over, elections board met today and there are a few things that need to be talked about. Thank you for choosing the Judicial Council they were all very good candidates. It was definitely a hard choice. Pauly Shore is Monday, sorry but I won't be there. Congrats on those who received re-election, I am confident you will do a good job. Thank you to those that took the time to vote SENATE PRESIDENT FISK stated that they need to take a piece of paper and write down a Senator that they feel should be SENATOR OF THE YEAR, the award will be given out at the end of the year banquet. Anyone who has served in this session can be nominated. Anyone who has to sit on this committee it has to be a difficult job. Both candidates nominated for the Judicial Council are very high quality people, and they will do a good job It is sad that there are some Senators that continually abstain, I am sorry if my tone of voice changes but it seems mondane for those who have to do it all of the time. But do it if you have to. Congratulations to all the re-elected candidates, I know how hard it is to put your name on the ballot. X. GOOD OF THE SENATE SENATOR FECTEAU stated that he would like to congratulate SENATOR A YON, I wish that I had a chance to work with you, but I know you will do a good job. Congratulate the Judicial Council members, and hope that the other candidates stay involved in Student Government. I am sad about SENATOR WHITAKER was G.Q.ed . Congratulations to the UNLV football team, maybe we will win homecoming. My team won this weekend. SENATOR BASTUNAS stated that she would like to thank everyone who voted and participated in the election of the impeachment committee. Glad to fill the J.C. seat. 9 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 SENATOR TURNER stated that he would like to congratulations to the two new J.C. and congratulations to those that were re-elected. SENATOR M. MORADKHAN stated that she attended Leadershop. Congratulations to the newly elected J.C. and Senators. SENATOR A YON stated that he is sorry that SENATOR WHITAKER was D.Q. and hopes that he submits it to the Judicial Council. Glad to see that there are two new members to Judicial Council. Very serious about the impeachment, hopes to get a lot done. Sorry to give SENATE PRESIDENT FISK such a hard time. The elections forum was completely uninspiring. I hope that the people who seat in these chairs after us will read real literature from the framers of the constitution. And hope they will inspire others, and know what came before you as a reference to the past. Anyone who reads the Rebel Yell would be greatly misinformed and would not know anything about the actually election but rather the opinion of two people who wanted Aaron Clemens in office. And the Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Land, misinforms the students about the candidates who are out there campaigning for the election. The issue of the Rebel Yell consistently declines. They can't even find things that are news worthy on this campus, instead they report on news on other campus'. I know that there are news worthy people on this campus and organizations that are doing good things on campus that aren't being reported. Maybe if you are looking to improve the paper you might want to take a journalism class and stop reading the Review Journal because that is not a high quality paper. SENATOR BRINK stated that she abstains votes when she is uneducated on the issue and does not feel she could accurately give an opinion one way or another. I have complete faith in the Senate, and I believe that we deal with very heavy issues and should be taken very seriously. You need to understand what the issues are before you can vote on them. Congratulations to all the candidates. There are a few things that she would like to see change for the next elections, but she'll address them at another time. SENATOR MCLAUGHLIN stated that she is not one to abstain but she felt she was not informed enough on the issue. And she doesn't appreciate the look of death that she received from people across the room. She has full faith in the members of the board. Sorry that you weren't inspired SENATOR AYON by my speech during the open forum. Congrats to those members who were elected. SENATOR QURESHI stated that she appreciates the position and will do the best job she can. Congrats to everyone who ran for the election. The abstaining thing doesn't happen all the time but was necessary for those particular votes. SENATOR AYON you don't have to read the paper and agree with it when it is just an opinion. Really would like to see pizza available during the election there were several people who would like to see that available. SENATOR P. MORADKHAN stated that their will be a committee meeting on Friday. Congrats to all the Senators. I think that SENATOR QURESHI really expressed her concerns about the committee and will do a great job. Rebel Yell is just a waste of paper. Good luck this week. 10 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 SENATOR PAJAK stated that he would like to thank David Himmel for showing up tonight with a report. Congrats to the new members of senate. SENATOR KNAPP stated that he abstains when he sees fit. He knows what it means to win, lose, and tie. Congrats to everyone who won the Senate Elections. SENATOR AUGUSIN returns at 8:01 p.m. SENATOR SCHROEDER stated that she is very concerned with the ELECTIONS BOARD DIRECTOR who was not in attendance on Thursday. Especially at the amount of complaints filed on that day. She also commended DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT who filled in for DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS during the election. And DIRECTOR RAMIREZ-ESTUS never called anyone about the meeting. She sees both sides of the voting process and knows what it means to abstain. Also, glad to see that there are Senators which will be back. SENATOR HAMBY stated that she would like to congratulate members of the newly elected senate. SENATOR GREEN stated that he attended LEADERSHOP and thought that it was a positive experience. Sad to see the College of Engineering lose such a great Senator especially when the members of the college voted for him. SENATOR WHITAKER stated that the Rebel Yell loosing a lot of journalism skill. Didn't campaign at all and yet he won, and now he is being disqualified for that basis. He didn't realize how important that blank piece of paper was so important. Apologize for not being here last week, need to study for his classes. Not planning to appeal the decision, you have to follow the rules and apparently I didn't. SENATOR ANZALONE stated that he would like to congratulate SENATOR A YON. Impressed to see David Himmel take things and run with it, even though he does write for the paper. Those senators that abstained did a great job, because they were not educated enough to vote. SENATE PRESIDENT FISK did a great job and was very professional. Pauly Shore is on Monday, if you don't go, you will look bad because you voted for him to be here. Congratulations to the Yankees! SENATOR MAIETTA stated that he would like to congratulate all the re-elected senators as well as the new senators, even with the negative press. Liked to see all the positive young leadership coming into the university. SENATOR AYON thought you would be impressed by my speech. I personally was impressed by the speech of JAMES ALTMAN. As far as abstaining, inform yourself about the issues before the meeting and don't become a Monday nigh Senator. Student involvement is something that I take very seriously and it really bothers me when young people are discouraged to get involved. And I am sorry if my actions last week were harsh, but it was how I feel. On Friday, Lambda Chi Alpha will be holding their annual Watermelon Bust to help The North American Food Drive at 2:00 p.m. Raise money to buy food, $1.00 raises 23 lbs of canned food. 11 SENATE MINUTES 29-35/ October 11, 1999 SENATOR AUGUSTIN stated that he really hates missing part of the meeting because he only gets a piece of what is going on. Personally he loves SENATOR AYON