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Student Government AssociationStudent Senate Meeting October 23, 2014Location: Senate ChamberCall to Order: at 7:40 P.M.Approval of the Minutes: Charles UffelmanCaleb Lies motioned to approve the minutes from October 10th’s meeting. The motion was properly moved and second by Laitin Beecham. Pass/Fail (Pass)Roll Call:First NameLast NamePresentExcusedMikeBarbourxxLaitin BeechamxxDavidBlountxxEricBourgeoisxMelissa ByrdxRussell Copeland Jr.xxFernanda CorralxRaven DouglasxxKaitlynDuckettxxAmelia DurkeexxShelby ElkinsxKarleeFrazierxxChristinaGillesxxMattHammondsKevanHatamzadehEmilyHayesxJohnnyHolmesxxChristianHudsonAliKingstonxxDavidKnowlesxxWinnieLawxxCalebLiesxxTevin McinnisxxRenardMilesxxJaliciaMylesxLaineyOrtegoxCarltonRandolphElizabethRapaloxSaraRolinxHannahScottxxKelseyTaylorxxBradyTidwellxAndyTomaykoxxCharlesUffelmanxxEmilyVallorxMichaelWaltersxxKeilyn WellsxMembers Present: 20Citizens Forum: N/AGuest Speakers: N/AOfficers Report:PresidentRicky asked for volunteers to go and purchase a food item on campus. E.g.) Union Express food item purchase. Following the purchase, the volunteers are asked to fill out a survey online; where they will then be reimburse for the purchase. (4 volunteers).The Freshman Senate is doing fairly well. The Freshman Senators are active on campus have are currently looking at all the food prices on campus as it corresponds to sites off campus to see if the cost on campus exceeds 10 percent. If the food prices on campus exceed 10 percent as compared to off campus sites, then the senators will report it.Discussion on $10 concert fee and the possibility of having a concert each semester.Discussion over the need of a convertible truck for the homecoming parade. Laitin Beecham offered his truck to be used during the parade. Vice PresidentThanks everyone for his or her help in passing the new Security Bill.Discussion on the Veteran Resume Workshop (November 20th, 2014).Discussion on the 22nd Memorial Service; where there will be a halftime recognition at the homecoming gameDiscussion on Tiger Village for the Homecoming game. This will kick off at 3:00 P.M and the theme is blackout. We will provide blackout banners; where students are able to sign. Also, students may pick up homecoming blackout t-shirts for homecoming before the game.Discussion of Up Til’ Dawn’s donation tableLastly, the SGA buttons and “Ask Me” buttons are in. Senators are to be aware as to what is going on within Student Government if he or she is to wear the button.Chief Justice N/ASpeakerDiscussion on the “Meet the Senators Luncheon”; which will be held October 29th from 11-1:00 P.M. All senators are asked to sign up for a shift sometime next week.Speaker Pro Tempore Speaker Pro Tempore reminds senators of the up and coming Town Hall meeting.Discussion of senator cuts (3 senators have been removed from office).Recognizes how well the freshman senators are doing.New Officer NominationsN/AExecutive CommitteesInvolvement- Sarah DeLozier (N/A)Dining and Res Life- Laurie Gianella (N/A)Marketing- Ryan Estes (N/A)Activities- Savannah Worcester (N/A) Veterans- Cedrick Houston (N/A)Safety- Stuart Dedmon (N/A)Academics- Denzel Anthony (N/A)Religious Life- Kenya Gray (N/A)Athletics- Jerrica James (N/A)Committee Reports: Student Development-Ali KingstonDiscussion on tutoring efficiency Student Services-Hannah ScottDiscussion on the concert fee bill and corresponding researchEnvironmental-Christiana GillesN/AJudicial-Kevan HatamzadehN/AFinance-Amelia DurkeeN/AOld Business:New Business: Bill 71Title:?? to implement a $10 fee per semester for concerts or other entertainment and the associated fees and costs.Prime_Sponsor:??Shelby ElkinsCosponsors:??Hannah ScottCommittee:??Student ServicesWHEREAS1:??We can improve campus life at the University of Memphis by holding larger and more diverse events on campus for students. Large open campus events help to recruit local high school students to the university as well as foster a more inclusive college community.WHEREAS2:??Middle Tennessee State University as well as University of Tennessee Knoxville have established student fees dedicated to the production of free concerts for their student committees.WHEREAS3:??Last year through a partnership of multiple student groups, the University of Memphis held a major concert that was attended by many students.WHEREAS4:??WHEREAS5:??SECTION1:??The University of Memphis will implement a $10 fee per semester for concerts or other entertainment and the associated fees and costs.SECTION2:??Funds collected will go into a budget for concerts or other entertainment and the associated fees and costs. Funds collected from students enrolled on the Lambuth campus should be reserved for students on the Lambuth campus.SECTION3:??The entertainment budget will be overseen by the entertainment board; comprised of the Student Activity Council executive board, the Student Government President, Vice-President, and the Speaker of the Senate. The Student Activity Council will orchestrate the primary production and development.SECTION4:??This act will go into effect in January of 2014. Pending Positive results from students survey.Pass/Fail = Pass Aye (17) Nay()Bill 64Title:??Act to Amend Article IV Section 2 and Article IV Section 9 of the Constitution of the Student Government Association at the University of Memphis.Prime_Sponsor:??Keilyn WellsCosponsors:??Kevan HatamzadehCommittee:??Judicial WHEREAS1:??the enrollment of the University has increased AND is projected to increaseWHEREAS2:??the Constitution needs to be updated to better reflect the student body WHEREAS3:??the SGA senate can expend to meet the needs of all students.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1:??: Change the wording in Article IV Section 2 Line 3 from “(36)” to “(40)” SECTION2:??the wording in Article IV Section 2 Line 3 from “18” to “20” SECTION3:??Change the wording in Article IV Section 9 Line 1 from “A majority” to “Forty percentSECTION4:??This bill will cost the Student Government Associate the base fee to send out a referendum. SECTION5:??This bill will go into effect on January 1, 2015. Motion to send Bill 72 back to committeePass/Fail= Pass Aye (17)Bill 65Title:??An Act to provide travel funding for Nathan Forsythe to travel to Murfreesboro, TN from Memphis, TN.Prime_Sponsor:??Johnny HolmesCosponsors:??Laitin BeechamCommittee:??Finance Committee WHEREAS1:??WHEREAS, Nathan Forsythe has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to attend and present at the Tennessee Association for Health, Recreation, and Dance Conference, ANDWHEREAS2:??WHEREAS, this trip will allow students to learn new ways to present information on physical education, broaden the scope of education, and serve as opportunities for networking, ANDWHEREAS3:??WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance Committee has heard said applicant's travel request and made a final recommendation.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1:??Funding shall be provided for the following students traveling from Memphis,TN to Murfreesboro, TN from October 26, 2014 to October 28, 2014: A. Nathan Forsythe B. Leah Cooney C. Dustin Roberson D. Dustin DurenSECTION2:??Exactly $493 will be funded for the above student.SECTION3:??This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.Pass/Fail= PassAye (17) Nay ()Bill 66Title:??to provide travel funding for ASM Iftekhar Anam to travel to Austin, TX from Memphis, TNPrime_Sponsor:??Karlee FraizerCosponsors:??Finance Committee membersCommittee:??FinanceWHEREAS1:??ASM Iftekhar Anam has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to attend and present research at the 6th International Conference on Mobile Computing, Applications, and ServicesWHEREAS2:??this trip will help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field and advance the field of engineering with the findings from the research being presentedWHEREAS3:??the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1:??Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Austin, TX from November 5, 2014 to November 8, 2014: ASM Iftekhar Anam SECTION2:??Exactly $280 will be funded for the above student. SECTION3:??This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.Pass/Fail= Pass Aye (17) Nay ()Bill 67Title:??An act to provide travel funding for Grace Kibe to travel to Evanston, IL from Memphis.Prime_Sponsor:??Raven DouglasCosponsors:??Finance Committee MembersCommittee:??Finance Committee WHEREAS1:??Grace Kibe has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to attend and present research at the 37th Annual Mid-Western Education Research Association’s Annual Meeting, ANDWHEREAS2:??WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis, equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional, and help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field, ANDWHEREAS3:??WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1:??Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Evanston, IL from November 12, 2014 to November 13, 2014: A. Grace W. Kibe SECTION2:??Exactly $140 will be funded for the above student.SECTION3:??This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.Pass/Fail= PassAye (17) NayBill 68Title:??An Act to provide travel funding for Tiffany Seaman to travel to Orlando, FL from Memphis, TN.Prime_Sponsor:??Johnny HolmesCosponsors:??Laitin BeechamCommittee:??Finance Committee WHEREAS1:??WHEREAS, Tiffany Seaman has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to attend the National Orientation Director’s Association Conference, ANDWHEREAS2:??WHEREAS, this trip will equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional and also help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field, ANDWHEREAS3:??WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1:??Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Orlando, FL from November 1, 2014 to November 5, 2014: A. Tiffany SeamanSECTION2:??Section 2: Exactly $239 will be funded for the above student.SECTION3:??Section 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.Pass/Fail= Pass Aye (17) Nay ()Bill 69Title: to provide travel funding for Walter Preston Battle to travel to Birmingham, AL from Memphis, TN.Prime_Sponsor: Laitin BeechamCosponsors: Finance Committee MembersCommittee: FinanceWHEREAS1: Walter Preston Battle has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to attend and compete in the 65th Annual National Moot Court Competition, ANDWHEREAS2: this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis and help these students establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field, ANDWHEREAS3: the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.Be it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following students traveling from Memphis, TN to Birmingham, AL from November 6, 2014 to November 9, 2014: A. Walter Preston Battle B. Caroline Gordon C. William Cranford SECTION2: Exactly $408 will be funded for the above students. SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.Pass/Fail= PassAye (17) Nay()Bill 70Prime Sponsor: Andy TomaykoCo-Sponsor: Kevan HatamzadehCommittee: Judicial An Act to Amend Article VI Section 1, Article VI Section 3, and Article VI Section 4 of the Constitution of the Student Government Association at the University of MemphisWhereas the Constitution has varying GPA qualifications for Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches Whereas the Constitution needs to be updated to better reflect the student bodyBe it Enacted by the 65th General Assembly of the Student Government Association:Section 1: Change the wording in Article VI Section 1 Line 3 from “at least 2.5” to “at least 2.75” and “maintain a 2.5” to “maintain a 2.75””Section 2: Change the wording in Article IV Section 1 Lines 6-7 from “at least 3.00” to “at least 2.75” and “cumulative GPA of 3.00” to “cumulative GPA of 2.75” Section 3: Replace Article VI Section 3 with “In order to be a candidate for President or Vice President of the Student Government Association said candidate must have have a minimum of thirty six (36) semester hours, been enrolled in undergraduate courses for a minimum of two (2) semesters, but have been enrolled in undergraduate courses for no more than seven (7) semesters at the time of his/her election.”Section 4: This bill will cost the Student Government Associate the base fee to send out a referendum. Section 5: This bill will go into effect on January 1, 2015. Pass/Fail= Fail Aye (3) Nay (14)AnnouncementsThe Alpha Phi Alpha Pageant will be held February 22nd, 2015. If anyone is interested, please contact Tevin McKinnis or Michael Barbour. Also, Alpha Phi Alpha is having a day party next week.Impact Life is selling homecoming t-shirts for the black out theme. However, those t-shirts are not the school t-shirts, but still be encouraged to purchase one.Frosh Camp Applications are available to fill out and turn inAdviser CommentsEncourages all senators to support and attend all of University of Memphis eventsDiscussion of having tiger pride/school spirit.Thanks all senators for the “good housing debate”Roll Call: Members Present: 20Adjourn- at 8:17 P.M_____________________Speaker of the Senate_____________________Chief Clerk ................
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