Student Senate Meeting Minutes
March 7, 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, Grace Olmstead, Melanie Winzenburg, Connor Close, Anthony Vera, Kristian Lindanger
Members Absent
None
Members Excused
None
Presentation by Dennis Egan – Day at The Capital
President Nominations
It is in the bylaws that after a candidate has met the signature requirement and submitted the form they have to formally be nominated by a current senator to be put on the live ballot on the 20th. The floor is now open for any nominations.
Nominations for Joel Tranel and Maggie Newhouse.
SAC Budget Request
Request of $45,030
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $45,030 by Abby Gilliland
Second by Joel Tranel
Motion passes
SAAC Budget Request
Request of $1,350
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $1,350 by Guy Cardinal
Second by Noah Kiemel
Motion passes
SOUL Budget Request
Request of $6,760
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $6,760 by Anthony Vera
Second by Madi Slavin
Motion passes
Cardinals Connecting Cardinals Budget Request
Request of $1,500
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $1,500 by Joel Tranel
Second by Seth Peterson
Motion passes
Buddies Budget Request
Request of $530
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $530 by Anthony Vera
Second by Madi Slavin
Motion passes
Big and Little Pals Budget Request
Request of $750 – no representative
Motion to fund at $0 by Guy Cardinal
Second by Kristian Lindanger
Motion to suspend the bylaws by Guy Cardinal
Second by Kristian Lindanger
Motion passes unanimously
Motion to fund $0
Second by Guy Cardinal
Motion passes
Resolution 005: Cardinal Club Booths
Request of $6,000
Motion to adopt resolution 005 by Kristian Lindanger
Motion passes unanimously
USITT Special Request
Request of $1,040
Suggested amount of $1,040
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $1,040 by Abby Gilliland
Second by Connor Close
Motion passes unanimously
Executive Board Reports
Sophia O’Neil, President
Katie and I met with a few people about the Admissions Office improvement. A majority of this can be done before the fall semester. Presidential elections will occur on the 20th, Maggie and Joel are now able to campaign until the 20th. Executive board petitions will be available on the 14th. Positions will be voted on shortly after.
Hunter Phillips, Vice President of Academic Affairs
We will be talking about faculty appreciation in an upcoming meeting. The Hendrickson Forum has 30 available seats, if you are interested, reach out to Dr. Bobier for more information.
Joseph Schauf, Vice President of Financial Affairs
Five budgets next week with budget presentations, we will go through the procedure beforehand.
Riley Hall, Vice President of Public Affairs
Day at the Capital is coming up. I will put together an informational guide about the day. Alumni networking event this Saturday
Maggie Newhouse, Vice President of Campus Affairs
Meeting with Jim Bedke about water bottle fillers and furniture. There is now racquetball equipment at campus safety to be checked out, will try to order more. Student body now has access to RAC starting at 5:45am M-F.
Katie Pierpont, Vice President of Student Affairs
Encourage other students to get involved in Day at the Capital. Tomorrow night there is a leadership panel for women in entrepreneurship from 7-8:30pm in Figliulo. Plazapalooza is coming up. Reach out to SAC for more information. Next Tuesday is Founders Day. The schedule for the day will be different. All are encouraged to attend the events on this day.
Anne Carmean, Vice President of Media and Communications
Nothing to report.
Maddie Wilsey, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
Sophia and I are meeting with Marisa tomorrow and will update you all next week.
Morgan Brown, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Nothing to report.
Ann Merchlewitz, Advisor
Tomorrow the CEO of Mayo Clinic Health Systems will be presenting at 12pm in Aquinas auditorium. This weekend is the Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner.
Class Officer Reports
Freshman: Nothing to report.
Sophomores: Nothing to report.
Juniors: Nothing to report.
Seniors: Thursday, Friday, Saturday is gaslight auditions, spread the word!
Senator Concerns
No senator concerns.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Guy Cardinal
Seconded by Isabelle Fortner
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at 8:11pm