Student Senate Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2023
Meeting called to order by President Sophia O’Neil at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer and reflection by Anthony Vera
Members Present
Sophia O’Neil, Hunter Phillips, Joseph Schauf, Katie Pierpont, Maggie Newhouse, Anne Carmean, Riley Hall, Morgan Brown, Maddie Wilsey, Isabelle Fortner, Guy Cardinal, Allison Moysis, Madi Slavin, Joel Tranel, Paige Morris, Abby Gilliland, Seth Peterson, Leah Parker, Madison Clark, Noah Kiemel, Samuel Frick, Lexi Campsure, Melanie Winzenburg, Connor Close, Anthony Vera, Kristian Lindanger
Members Absent
None
Members Excused
Grace Olmstead (Proxy – Lexi Campsure)
Motion to amend the agenda to add presidential speeches at the end of the meeting by Joel Tranel
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Rules and Procedure Overview
Canoe and Kayak Club Budget Request
Request of $50
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $50 by Seth Peterson
Second by Guy Cardinal
Motion passes
Habitat for Humanity Club Budget Request
Request of $550
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $550 by Connor Close
Second by Guy Cardinal
Motion passes
Future Health Professionals Club Budget Request
Request of $410
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $410 by Guy Cardinal
Second by Anthony Vera
Motion passes
Yoga Club Budget Request
Request of $1890
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $1890 by Kristian Lindanger
Second by Guy Cardinal
Motion passes
Dance Team Budget Request
Request of $560
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $560 by Abby Gilliland
Second by Noah Kiemel
Motion passes
Public Affairs Constitution Rewrite
Motion to adopt the public affairs rewrite for the constitution by Joel Tranel
Second by Kristian Lindagner
Motion passes unanimously
Motion to adopt the public affairs bylaws rewrite by Kristian Lindanger
Second by Madi Slavin
Motion passes unanimously
Presidential Candidate Speeches by Maggie Newhouse and Joel Tranel
Executive Board Reports
Sophia O’Neil, President
Katie and I have figured out what steps need to be taken to move forward with the admissions office. It should be done over the summer. Congratulations to Katie Pierpont for winning outstanding senior.
Hunter Phillips, Vice President of Academic Affairs
I urge you all to consider running for executive board. It is a great way to take on responsibility and boost your communication skills.
Joseph Schauf, Vice President of Financial Affairs
We have some money remaining in our budget. We have about 6 budgets to go over next week.
Riley Hall, Vice President of Public Affairs
Cardinals Connecting Cardinals lights out event is going to be on March 29.
Will be getting more info out about hunger free campus next week.
Maggie Newhouse, Vice President of Campus Affairs
Facilities and maintenance is removing the presidential seal in Hendrickson, so the stairway may be closed.
Katie Pierpont, Vice President of Student Affairs
SAC events this week:
- Wednesday: Virtual Lasallian Meet and greet in Aquinas 200, 6:00pm
- Friday: Seltzers in the pub to support your senior class, 6:00pm, LIFT Retreat
- Saturday: Watercolor painting 1:00pm in the game room
Anne Carmean, Vice President of Media and Communications
E board petitions are available, email me for more information.
Maddie Wilsey, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
I will be rescheduling our meeting with Marisa.
Morgan Brown, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Congratulations to our outstanding senior finalists.
Ann Merchlewitz, Advisor
The play is this weekend March 16-18
Pickleball and spikeball tournament next week
Presentation on the Catholic pastoral response to racism on March 20
Kabara elevator pitch contest
Attend gaslight
Please run for executive board!
Class Officer Reports
Freshman: Nothing to report.
Sophomores: Nothing to report.
Juniors: Nothing to report.
Seniors: Gaslight auditions were this weekend, the show is March 31 and April 1. Pub fundraiser on Friday with trivia.
Senator Concerns
No senator concerns.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Kristian Lindanger
Seconded by Belle Fortner
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45pm
