Student Senate Meeting Minutes
2/6/2024
The meeting was called to order by President Maggie Newhouse at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present
Mario Rodriguez Gomez, Connor Close, Lizzie Pike, Alison French, Sidney Polzin, Gabe Potyk (Mikayla Vasilevich), Abbie Stigler, Jacob Fiala, Abby Nosbisch, Owen Ziegler, Caden Rodning, Emma Mara, Teagan Phillips, Melanie Winzenburg, Mallory Von Tersch, Emma Gerdes, Leah Parker, Paige Morris, Sam Frick, Maggie Newhouse, Joel Tranel, Maddi Clark and Ann Merchlewitz
Members Absent
None
Members Excused
Noah Kiemel, Nick Kiemel and Jack Campion
Guest Speaker: Samantha Berhow
● Winona Public Library: Services & Programs
● Samantha is the Adult Services Librarian
○ She attended Saint Mary’s as a PSEO student in high school
● Many areas in the library can be useful for studying for students.
● Samantha works with anyone 18 and older.
● There is a documentary on YouTube about the library itself.
● History
○ 1887 – Funded by lumber baron, William Laird
○ 1899 – Opened to the public on January 21
● Special Features
○ Glass Floors
○ Dome
○ Light of Learning Mural
○ Statue of Hebe
● Getting a Library Card
○ It is Free!
○ What you need:
■ Proof of Address (permanent or local)
■ Student ID
○ Apply in person or online
● Services
○ Library of Things:
■ Hotspots
■ Minnesota State Park Passes
■ Knitting Looms
■ Binoculars
■ AUX Cables
■ Meditation Toolkit
■ American Sign Language Flashcards
■ And many more
○ Exhibit Artwork
■ Apply online
■ Exhibit work for one month
■ Sell your work
○ Apps
■ Libby
● Ebooks
● Audiobooks
■ Hoopla
● Ebook
● Audiobooks
● Music
● TV/Movies
● Magazines
● Programs
○ Frozen River Film Festival
■ King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones
● Thursday, February 8th at 7 pm
○ Galentine’s Day
■ Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30-7:30 pm
● Crafts, Tarot Card Readings, Massages, Vendors, Food & Drink
○ Friends of the Library Speaker Series
■ MPR’s Cathy Wurzer
● Saturday, March 23rd at 11 am
■ Restaurateur JD Fratzke
● Thursday, April 4th at 7:30 pm
■ Author J. Ryan Stradal
● Tuesday, June 11 at 7 pm
● Summer Programs
○ Book Bingo at Peter’s Biergarten
■ 2nd Thursday of the Month at 5:30 pm May- September
○ Historic Library Tours
■ May- September at Various Times
● Library Hours
○ Monday-Friday: 9-5 pm
○ Saturday: 9-2 pm
○ Summer Hours: 9-12 pm
● Contact Information
○ Winona Public Library
○ Phone: (507)452-4860
○ Email: sberhow@winonamn.gov
○ Website: winona.lib.mn.us
Future Senate Structure: Google Form
● Please fill out the Google Form about your current and future positions for Student Senate.
Executive Board Reports
Maggie Newhouse, President
● Nothing to report.
Sam Frick, Vice President of Academic Affairs
● Nothing to report.
Joel Tranel, Vice President of Financial Affairs
● If you are a club or board member of a club, please reach out to me and the Student Senate to request a form. Forms are due February 18th at 11:59 pm.
● The first set of Budgets will be starting when we get back from Spring Break.
Jack Campion, Vice President of Public Affairs
● Nothing to report
Nick Kiemel, Vice President of Campus Affairs
● I am working on a survey for capital improvement feedback that will be sent out next week.
Paige Morris, Vice President of Student Affairs
● Events for the week
○ Wednesday
■ Women’s Basketball 7 pm
■ Snack with SAC 7 pm Toner Lounge
○ Friday
■ Men’s Hockey at 7 pm
■ Fireside Variety Show 7-9 pm
○ Saturday
■ Women’s Basketball 1 pm
■ Men’s Hockey 2 pm
■ Fireside 7 pm, 10-11:30
○ Sunday
■ Black History Month Paint by Number 1 pm
Noah Kiemel, Vice President of Media and Communications
● Please fill out the senator spotlight form, and send your photos to me.
Maddi Clark, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
● Nothing to report.
Leah Parker, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
● Nothing to report.
Ann Merchlewitz, Advisor
● Nothing to report.
Class Officer Reports
Freshman
● Nothing to report
Sophomore
● Nothing to report
Junior
● Nothing to report
Senior
● Nothing to report
Senator Concerns:
● None.
Adjournment
Motion made to Adjourn- Caden Rodning
Seconded – Mario Rodriguez Gomez
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
