Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 17, 1989

I. II. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS SENATE MEETING 19-34 OCTOBER 17, 1989 BEH 542 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chad Wilcox Jeff Geihs Kim Elliott Jeff Bauhs Roderick Colebrook Kurt DeMars Paige Zielinski (late) Kim Kershaw Kerem Ozkan (late) Rick Gillett Kari Cozine Ken Tomory Melanie Rosenberg James Swank Brandi Hoffman Jayson Landers Natalie Miloro Directors Barbara McFarland (Business) Rob Rosenthal (KUNY) Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Pat Tuohy (Student Services) Mike Kennedy (NSA) Allen Chastain (Pub & Elections) Karen Splawn (Yellin' Rebel) Ray Frankulin (Appropriations) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-33 Motion to approve by Senator DeMars. Second by Senator Hoffman. ABSENT Ross Kurzer (unexcused) Scott Bennett (excused) Jorge Gonzalez (unexcused) Bud Benneman (unexcused) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 Mike Kennedy (NSA) Passed out surveys for the Senators to fill out to get some feedback. These questions will be included i the OSI survey. NSA sponsored both Pro Choice and Pro Life. Pro Choice is soliciting signatures for a referendum. Pro Life had a booth outside all this week. It seems to be sparking interest among students although there have been some complaints from both sides. Allen Chastain (Pub and Elections Board) Publications Board next Thursday at 2:30. The Publications Board had recommended Doug Morgan as Quicksilver Editor. Karen Splawn (Yellin' Rebel) Reported that they are waiting for computers. Also reported that the marketing department is finshing a survey for the Yellin' Rebel. Mentioned that there is an item on the agenda for a trip to New Orleans Nov 16-19 and that 4 persons from Yellin' Rebel would like to attend. Tyrone Smith (OSI) Reported that he was not able to attend the President's Reception in Elko because he was sick but that CSUN information was displayed thanks to Larry Mason. Also will not be able to go to the Reno reception. Senator Zielinski arrive at 4:30 PM Vice President Engel (Organizations Board) The Management Association is not recognized. There are 3 other organzations that have 2 unexcused absences. The basketball lottery will be November 7, 1989 at 2:30. If there are any disruptions they will be asked to leave, no questions asked. Senator Hoffman (SHAC) Health Awareness Day is October 25th. Passed out flyers. Also asked for volunteers. Senator Cozine requested to move out of the order of the day to New Business item A. There were no objections. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board nominations. Motion by Senator Bauhs to approve item A of Executive Board nominations. Second by Senator Cozine. A. Approval of Doug Morgan as Editor of the Quicksilver Magazine. Doug Morgan addressed the Senate. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion by Senator Cozine to approve Executive Board nominations B & C as a whole. Second by Senator Elliott. SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 Corrections: The Spelling of KAI changed to CHI The spelling of DEMARS' name. The spelling of TUOHY's name. Motion passes with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Bunin Manditory Volunteerism was not discussed at the Regents meeting because Sig Rogich was in San Fransisco. Will be discussed tomorrow. A few items on the agenda to fix some previous screw ups, also there are some contracts that need t o be approved without signatures which is perfectly legal because we have their signatures on file already. The reason for the late supplementary agenda was late was because there was no Executive Board meeting scheduled on Monday. From this point on they will be scheduled on Mondays and the information will be on the original agendas. Senator Ozkan arrived at 4:15. Senate President Polovina The next two Senate meetings will be ceremonial. At the next meeting the Senator of the Year will be selected. The following will be the inaugural meeting for the new Senate. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Barbara McFarland (Business Office) Made the report for Ray Frankulin. Another Appropriations Board meeting will be scheduled next friday in Beam Hall. The room will be announced. Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Collected $405 in donations. Currently developing a Sales Training Program to develop underwriting skills. The Steak Out/KUNY Night is not going any better. Senator Ozkan suggested The Sports Pub. Rob informed the Senate that they had experienced some bad dealings with The Sports Pub previously. Senator Swank suggested Sneakers. Rob informed the Senate that they had previously done a KUNV night at Sneakers which was successful for about 3 months after which it just seemed to slow down. Senator Ozkan told Rob that The Sports Pub had been bought and had new owners. Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) The schedule for Oktoberfest was set. 4 comedians and the Dumpkoffs on Wednesday. Warren White and Sinbad on Thursday. Tommy Rocker with Michael O'Brien as well as a Lip Sync Contest on Friday. Sweat Shirts only will be sold. Announced that she needs volunteers. Pat Tuohy (Student Services) Collected $76.25 from typewriters and lecture notes combined. Two new lecture note classes: BIO 243 and History of Rock and Roll. Bud Books are low. Student Services is looking into doing the books themselves and offering Nevada Beverage ad space on the back so CSUN can get recognition on the front. SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 B. Approval of Kim Kershaw as a member of the Parking and Traffic Committee. C. Approval of Allen Chastain as a member of the Parking and Traffic Committee. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion to by Senator Cozine to approve Executive Board nominations D-F as a whole. Second by Senator Elliott. D. Approval of Daniella Eilat as a member of the Bylaws Committee. E. Approval of Natalie Miloro as a member of the Ad Hoc Smoking Committee. F. Approval of Jayson Landers as a member of the Ad Hoc Smoking Committee. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of the NSA operating policy. Motion by Senator Zielinski to approve. Second by Senator Tomory. Point of Information by Senator Swank that the item was tabled. Motion was withdrawn. Motion by Senator Zielinski to remove item A from the table. Second by Senator Tomory. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion by Senator Zielinski to approve item A. Second by Senator Kershaw. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. VIII. NEW BUSINESS B. Approval of $1000 out fo the 903 accoutn for food for Oktoberfest. Motion to approve by Senator Cozine to approve item A substituting $3000 for $1000. Seconded by President Bunin. President Bunin explained that this was one of those 'screw ups'. When the Senate previously approved $6000 for Oktoberfest he thought that it included food, so when the Executive Board approved the $1000 they thought the rest was covered under the $6000 but it wasn't. SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 Motion by Senator Bauhs to approve. Second by Senator DeMars. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. G. Approval of contract with Warren White to DJ at Oktoberfest. Motion by Senator Bauhs to approve. Second by Senator Miloro. H. Approval of reclassifying transfer of $14,500 that was originally approved from 904 to Public Safety as a transfer from 906 to 904. Motio by Senator Bauhs to approve. Second by Senator Miloro. Senator Lander asked for someone to clarify this. Business Manager Barbara McFarland explained that this was what she was told to do instead of a Budget Amendment to payback the Student Services account for the money that was paid to Public Safety for the Security service. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Miloro Mentioned that she hopes that all that signed up for Health Awareness Day will help out. Gillett Thanked Rob for a good report. Asked the Senators to let as many people as possible know about Health Awareness Day for a big turnout. Hoffman Thanked all who volunteered for Health Awareness Day. Wants a big turn out so please tell classes. Also October 30, is a Blood Drive. Landers Went to Student Developement to speak with Dr. Kitchen about setting up a program to teach freshman how use use typewriters, computers and to build study skills. Asked the Senators to support SHAC. Zielinski Apologized about arriving late. Suprised and let down that this was a calm meeting. Ozkan Allstate Ins has received a ton of paperwork because of the Earthquake. Also Redcross needs blood. Looking forward to the Judicial Council meeting tomorrow at 5PM. SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 Senator Hoffman asked if the Food was free. President Bunin answered that it was free. Senator Landers requested a breakdown after the Senate meeting. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. C. Approval of $1800 from the 905 account for 4 people to go to New Orleans to attend the national College Media Convention, November 16-19, 1989, contingent upon a report being presented to the Senate. Motion by Senator Cozine to approve. Second by Senator Colebrook. Senator Hoffman asked Karen why they were sending four. Karen aswered that they will all be learning about their respective areas. Also mentioned that this was the first time they were attending this particular convention. Motion passes with 10 in favor, 3 against (Tomory, Hoffman, Swank), 4 abstentions (Zielinski, Demars, Elliott, Kershaw). D. Approval of $3500 out of the 901 account for Sweat Shirts for KUNV. Motion by Senator Cozine to approve. Point of Information by Rob Rosenthal that it should be for T-Shirts Senator Cozine changed her motion for approval of T-Shirts. Seconded by Senator Elliott. Senator Swank inquired what the T-Shirts were for. Rob Rosenthal explained that the T-shirts are used for promotions and specifically will be used for a promotion there are doing to pre-empt a fundraising campaign. Will be giving some away over the air. Senator Hoffman inquired if they would be giving them all away. Rob Rosenthal aswered that they would also be given to staff to be worn. Senator Swank suggested Bumper Stickers. Rob informed the Senate that KUNV has used them and they have given out thousands. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. E. Approval of contract with Tommy Rocker to perform at Oktoberfest. Motion to approve by Senator Bauhs. Second by Senator Kershaw. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. F. Approval of contract with the Dumpkoffs to perform at Oktoberfest. SENATE MINUTES 19-34 10/20/89 PAGE 3 Kershaw Wishes all would give blood. Asked Senators to talk to colleges about parking because things are getting out of hand quickly. Colebrook Toured KUNV for the first time today. Suggested that everyone do it. Hotel Association always has tours. Chief Justice Wall There will be a meeting tomorrow at 5 PM. Benneman/Swank vs Elections Board was dropped. Laura Hathcer resigned. Ozkan Come to the JC meeting to support him or Mario. PInrvesitiedde net vKerryuotnz e fruopm t o UUNNRR to the Dec. 11 UNLY/UNR Football game. President Young from Truckee Meadows Invited everyone up to the Chicken Shit Event fundraiser. Zielinski Introduced Paul Pratt the new Engineering Senator-elect. Vice President Engel November 1st and 2nd is the College Fair. President Bunin Encourage everyone to attend the JC meeting to argue their side. Asked those who voted against the Yellin Rebel trip or anyone who is against an issue to try to convince others of their position. Thanked all the volunteers. The Regents meeting continues tomorrow. Senate President Polovina Thanked the guests for attending including Senator-elect Bunin. Thanked all those who volunteered. Asked Senators Landers and Miloro to see her after the meeting. Reminded the Senate that they will be voting on Senator of the year and the Magic trick and Joke will also be performed if anyone can think of one. Asked everyone to attend the next two meetings even thought they are only ceremonial. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Polovina adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PM. DetAars Respectfully prepared and submitted by Senate President Tyrone Smith Senate Secretary THE YELLIN' REBEL UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, U S VEGAS 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2011 • (702) 739-3478 Dear Senator: As you may have noticed by the brochure passed around in today's meeting, four of us at the Yellin' Rebel (Stephanie Alderette, news editor; Andrea Reitan, sports editor; Robert Anderson, photo editor and myself) wish to attend the Associated Collegiate Press—College Media Advisers Conven-tion in New Orleans, Louisiana. This convention features no less than 200 seminars on literally every topic related to college newspaper, magazine, yearbook and broadcast journalism. Of course, we will be focusing on those seminars regarding newspaper journalism! I, along with my coworkers and the Publications Board Chairman, Allen Chastain, feel this convention will be extremely beneficial to us in terms of new ideas, expanding our horizons and management. We ask for your sup-port, and would be happy to bring you back a report from our experience. Thank you. Respectfully, Karen spiawn Editor-in-Chief CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS OPERATING POLICY (Revised edition, October 1984) PURPOSE The CSUN Constitution has established the defence of student interests at all levels as the primary objective of the student government, and it has been determined that there is a need for the student government to actively address student interests at the national, state, and local level; therefore, the Department of Nevada Student Affairs has been created to represent and defend the student interests at all political and legislative levels. I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION A. Nevada Student Affairs shall be the chief advocate on issues of legislative or political matters concerning students. II. COMPOSITION A. The Director B. The Assistant Director C. The Representation staff III. DIRECTOR A. Shall be nominated by the Executive Board. The nomination must be endorsed by the Executive Board prior to Senate approval. B. Shall administer to, execute for and preside over Nevada Student Affairs related matters. C. Shall be the spokesperson for Nevada Student Affairs. D. Shall act a as a liaison between Nevada Student Affairs and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of CSUN. E. Shall coordinate the activities of Nevada Student Affairs. F. Shall act, in the absence of the Executive Board, as a liaison between the University Administration and CSUN. G. Shall act, in the absence of the Executive Board, as a liaison between the Board of Regents and CSUN. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 H. Shall act, in the absence of the Executive Board, as a liaison between the Faculty Senate and CSUN. I. Shall act, in the absence of the Executive Board, as a liaison between the Federal, State, and local governments and CSUN. J. Shall be registered in Washington, D.C., and Carson City as a lobbyist for CSUN. IV. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR A. Shall be nominated by the Director. The nomination must be endorsed by the Executive Board prior to Senate approval. B. Shall, in the absence of the Director, assume all the powers and responsibilities of the Director. C. Shall assist the Director in all other duties assigned. D. Shall be registered in Washington, D.C. and Carson City as a lobbyist for CSUN. V. REPRESENTATION STAFF A. Shall be appointed or dismissed by the Director. B. Shall assume all other duties as assigned by the Director. VI. POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Nevada Student Affairs shall be the CSUN chief advocate for student interests at the local, state and national political levels. B. Nevada Student Affairs shall schedule and administer functions designed to heighten awareness of relevant political and legislative interests. C. Nevada Student Affairs shall gather and distribute information on relevant student political interests. D. Nevada Student Affairs shall keep records of Nevada Legislative activities relevant to current student interests or legislation. E. Nevada Student Affairs shall keep current records and biographical sketches on UNLV Administration, Board of Regents members, local, and state government officals relevant to operation of this department. F. Nevada Student Affairs shall operate as the chief consultant on political matters for the CSUN Executive Board and Senate. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMNATAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 10-34 OCTOBER 19, 1989 BEH 542 4:00 PM VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. APPROVAL OF DOUG MORGAN AS EDITOR OF THE QUICKSILVER MAGAZINE. B. APPROVAL OF KIM KERSHAW AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE. C. APPROVAL OF ALLEN CHASTAIN AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE. D. APPROVAL OF DANIELLE EILAT AS A MEMBER OF THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE. E. APPROVAL OF NATALIE MILORO AS A MEMBER OF THE AD HOC SMOKING COMMITTEE. F. APPROVAL OF JAYSON LANDERS AS A MEMBER OF THE AD HOC SMOKING COMMITTEE. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF THE NSA OPERATING POLICY. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 3 .O B. APPROVAL OF ^ 0 0 0 OUT OF THE 903 ACCOUNT FOR FOOD FOR OKTOBERFEST. ? C. APPROVAL OF $1800 FROM THE 905 ACCOUNT FOR 4 PEOPLE TO GO TO NEW ORLEANS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL COLLEGE MEDIA CONVENTION, NOVEMBER 16-19, 1989, CONTINGENT UPON REPORT BEING PRESENTED TO THE SENATE. D. APPROVAL OF $3500 OUT OF THE 901 ACCOUNT FOR SWEAT SHIRTS FOR KUNV. E. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TOMMY ROCKER TO PERFORM AT OKTOBERFEST. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMNATAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 10-34 OCTOBER 19, 1989 BEH 542 4:00 PM VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. APPROVAL OF DOUG MORGAN AS EDITOR OF THE QUICKSILVER MAGAZINE. B. APPROVAL OF KIM KERSHAW AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE. C. APPROVAL OF ALLEN CHASTAIN AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE. D. APPROVAL OF DANIELLE EILAT AS A MEMBER OF THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE. E. APPROVAL OF NATALIE MILORO AS A MEMBER OF THE AD HOC SMOKING COMMITTEE. F. APPROVAL OF JAYSON LANDERS AS A MEMBER OF THE AD HOC SMOKING COMMITTEE. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF THE NSA OPERATING POLICY. VIII. NEW BUSINESS B. APPROVAL OF $310000Q0 OUT OF THE 903 ACCOUNT FOR FOOD FOR OKTOBERFEST. C. APPROVAL OF $1800 FROM THE 905 ACCOUNT FOR 4 PEOPLE TO GO TO NEW ORLEANS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL COLLEGE MEDIA CONVENTION, NOVEMBER 16-19, 1989, CONTINGENT UPON REPORT BEING PRESENTED TO THE SENATE. D. APPROVAL OF $3500 OUT OF THE 901 ACCOUNT FOR SWEAT SHIRTS FOR KUNV. E. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TOMMY ROCKER TO PERFORM AT OKTOBERFEST. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT I CALL TO ORDER AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-3 4 OCTOBER 19, 1989 BEAM HALL ROOM 542 4:00 PM II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-33 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII.NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Computer Purchase Breakdown Macintosh Ilex $4383 4 mb RAM 80 mb hard disk Apple Two-page Monochrome Monitor 150 4.3 0 Macintosh Two page Monochrome Monitor 419.30 Video Card Extended Keyboard 160.30 Macintosh Plus Computer (3 x 945) , 2835 900.90 TOTAL $10,202.80 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477