Student Senate Meeting Minutes
1/13/25
Maggie Newhouse called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Maggie Newhouse, Joel Tranel, Caden Boyer, Noah Lahner, Lizzie Pike, Shania Vanlewin, Scott Walker, Allison Ciero, Aidan Indahl, Priyanka Satish, Garett Rotzien, Joey Dunn, Javier Cifuentes, Sidney Polzin (Caeli McMahon), Luke Pilot, Jacob Fiala, Diego Corvera, Zoe Fink, Reese Heitzman (Alex Hale), Amanda Siemienas, Conner Perry, Simone Vega, Maggie Albers (Marc Fletemeyer), Noah Sheck
Members Absent: Mario Rodriguez-Gomez, Cynthia Sele, Allison French, Taryn Dornseif, Jaedyn Fellenz, Angela Gonzalez Campos
Information about KPOP Club:
- This club aims to help share K-Pop culture and make a community.
- This is a growing presence in the United States, so they want to foster a community at Saint Mary’s.
- Hoping that the club helps students introduce their favorite artists and interests and get to know one another. Also, activities should be planned, such as a movie night, creative art, and communal space for everyone.
Resolution 001: LaSalle Hall Water Bottle Filler
- $1,700 to get a water bottle filler in LaSalle Hall
- Replace the old water bottle fountain
Motion to adopt Resolution: Amanda Siemienas
Seconded: Aidan Indahl
For: 17
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Executive Board Reports
Maggie Newhouse, President
- Thank you for being flexible with the changing meeting days each week. I appreciate it greatly.
- Reminder to register for Day at the Capitol. Please look ahead in your calendars and let me know if you have a conflict on that day.
- Do you have any more ideas for capital improvements or things you want to see on campus? Please tell us. The meeting is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Senate so please take advantage of that time. If the proxy has anything to add, you can also speak up during that time.
Joel Tranel, Vice President of Financial Affairs
- The Finance committee met today to discuss the budget season for clubs for this Spring.
Mario Rodriguez-Gomez, Vice President of Campus Affairs
- Nothing to report
Noah Lahner, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Nothing to report
Caden Rodning, Vice President of Public Affairs
- Nothing to report
Ali French, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Home events for the week:
- Wednesday: Men’s Basketball at 5:30 and Women’s Basketball at 7:30.
- Friday: Men’s Hockey at 7:05; Senior Night
- Saturday: Women’s Hockey at 2 pm and Men’s Hockey at 7:05 pm.
Taryn Dornseif, Vice President of Media and Communications
- Nothing to report
Lizzie Pike, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
- This Friday the junior class officers will be selling posters you can make for $1 to support the Men’s Hockey Team on Senior Night
Shania Vanlewin, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
- Nothing to report
Scott Walker, Advisor
- Nothing to report
Class Officer Reports
Freshman
- Nothing to report
Sophomore
- Nothing to report
Junior
- Bring $1 to support our fundraiser at the Men’s hockey senior night this Friday to make a sign to cheer on the team.
Senior
- Nothing to report
Senator Concerns:
- LaSalle/Heffron/Skemp made a QR code to get feedback and questions from the residents.
Adjournment
Motion made to adjourn– Jacob Fiala
Seconded – Joey Dunn
Motion passes unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
