Student Senate Meeting Minutes
3/31/26
President Garrett Rotzien called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Garrett Rotzien, Lizzie Pike, Zoe Fink, JJ Garcia, Taryn Dornseif, Reese Heitzman, Javier Rodriguez, Jaedyn Fellenz, Scott Walker, Nozomi Osada, Maggie Albers, Grace Leis, Caroline Paulson, Bella Norris, Alexa March (Ceila Midtbo), Destinee Hoffman, Mollie Koch, Kylie Faerber, Peyton Berg, Karli Zetah, Angel Garcia (Jacob Fiala), Bobby Skemp, Noelle Buckley, Kylee Paul, Amanda Siemienas, Libby Dellessio, Kathy Tran
Members Absent: Rylee O’Konek
Resolution #005: Phase 2 Cameras $7,542
- This resolution is for the second phase of cameras for campus. These are for Hillside Hall, Toner, Aquinas, and Brother William Hall. Student Senate is covering half of this half.
Motion to adopt Resolution: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Kylie Faerber
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Winchell Biology Research Symposium Academic Request: $300
- Four students are hoping to go to St. Paul, MN to present their biology research. They are looking for money to cover their registration fees.
Motion to adopt Request: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Maggie Albers
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
PR, Business, and Entrepreneurship Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $465
- They are hoping for money for equipment for social media, subscriptions, PRSA invite event, posting serving, refreshments, and speakers for events for next school year.
Motion to adopt Request: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Maggie Albers
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
SAGA Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $140
- SAGA is hoping to get money for culture, history, and current events. They are hoping to get rental subscription money, stickers, posterboards, snacks, and beverages for next school year.
Motion to adopt Request: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Kylie Faerber
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Motion Passes
Culture of Life Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $4,152
- This club is hoping to get money for fleece to make baby blankets, advertisements for Fireside and Gaslight, and expenses for their Washington D.C. for their prolife march trip.
Motion to adopt Request: Bobby Skemp
Seconded: Bella Norris
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Anime Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $240
- This club is hoping to get money for movie rentals, creative supplies, concession materials, and prizes.
Motion to adopt Request: Mollie Koch
Seconded: Grace Leis
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Benefit Dance Budget for 26-27 School Year: $1,690
- Benefit Dance puts on a dance and event for a faculty, staff, or student to support them through a specific benefit. They are hoping to get money for a DJ for the dance, decorations, mocktails, stamps, and snacks.
Motion to adopt Request: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Mollie Koch
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Colleges Against Cancer Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $540
- This club is hoping to get money for items for a raffle basket and food for making meals for the Hope Lodge, rubber ducks, and treats for events for next school year.
Motion to adopt Request: Libby Dellessio
Seconded: Grace Leis
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
ASA Club Budget for 26-27 School Year: $468
- This club is hoping to get money for their events they put on throughout the school year.
Motion to adopt Request: Destinee Hoffman
Seconded: Mollie Koch
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Dance Team Budget for 26-27 School Year: $150
- The dance team is hoping to get money for new dance shoes, as theirs are getting old and worn. They are also looking for more inclusive sizes on the shoes too.
Motion to adopt Request: Noelle Buckley
Seconded: Mollie Koch
For: 19
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passes
Executive Board Reports
Garrett Rotzien, President
- Please fill out the Senator of the year and Eboard Member of the Year, they were sent out at 7pm. These will be awarded at the senate banquet.
- Senate Banquet is April 14th from 6-8pm!
Noah Lahner, Vice President of Financial Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Javier Rodriguez, Vice President of Campus Affairs
- The shipment for the dumbbells should arrive this week.
- We are looking for some ideas for outdoor seating throughout campus.
Zoe Fink, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Reese Heitzman, Vice President of Public Affairs
- Nothing to report.
Jaedyn Fellenz, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Athletes of the week
- Ryan – Baseball
- Deni – Women’s track
- Wednesday
- Baseball vs. UW Eau Claire 1PM and 3:30PM
- Softball vs. St. Catherine 3:30PM and 5:30PM
- Saturday
- Track @ Luther College
- Baseball vs. Hamline 1PM and 3:30PM
- Softball vs. Augsburg 1PM and 3PM
- Break starts April 1 (tomorrow) at 7PM. Don’t forget to fill out break check out forms!
Taryn Dornseif, Vice President of Media and Communications
- The Executive Board elections will be held on April 7th!
Lizzie Pike, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
- Thank you to everyone who supported the sophomore class officers on Monday!
JJ Garcia, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
- Would people be interested in hammocks?
Scott Walker, Advisor
- Enjoy your long Easter weekend!
Class Officer Reports
Freshmen
- We will be selling hotdogs and chips in the Gazebo for the softball and baseball games on April 11th! Card/tap pay only!
Sophomores
- We made $59.60 on our baked good fundraiser on Monday, thank you to everyone who supported us!
Juniors
- We will be selling alcohol at Plazapoolza from 6-9pm on April 24th! Card/tap pay only. 21+ only.
Seniors
- We are working on planning Gaslight for the Spring right now!
Adjournment
Motion made to Adjourn- Jacob Fiala
Seconded- Maggie Albers
Adjourned at 7:38pm.
