Student Senate Meeting Minutes
April 11, 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, Morgan Brown, Isabelle Fortner, Guy Cardinal, Allison Moysis, Madi Slavin, Joel Tranel, Paige Morris, Abby Gilliland, Seth Peterson, Leah Parker, Madison Clark, Noah Kiemel, Samuel Frick, Melanie Winzenburg, Connor Close, Anthony Vera, Kristian Lindanger
Members Absent
None
Members Excused
Riley Hall, Maddie Wilsey, Paige Morris (Proxy – Nick Kiemel), Grace Olmstead (Proxy – Lexi Campshure)
Presentation by Kerri Carlson Anderson
Benefit Dance Budget Request
Request of $5,684
Motion to fund the suggested amount of $2,500 by Guy Cardinal
Second by Abby Gilliland
Motion passes
Executive Board Reports
Sophia O’Neil, President
The banquet tomorrow is business professional attire. Please show up at 6:00. The executive board for next year has been voted in. Congratulations to all those who won.
Hunter Phillips, Vice President of Academic Affairs
We need volunteers next Wednesday and Thursday for tabling for faculty appreciation, put this on your radar.
Joseph Schauf, Vice President of Financial Affairs
That was our last budget. I ran the numbers and we have allocated $120,644, which leaves us a 10% cushion. Thank you to the finance committee for the extra help. We may have one potential academic request.
Riley Hall, Vice President of Public Affairs
Maggie Newhouse, Vice President of Campus Affairs
Nothing to report.
Katie Pierpont, Vice President of Student Affairs
Next week is Plazapalooza, please sign up to table and pass out ice cream.
SAC events this week:
- Early 2000s Trivia Thursday, April 13, 7:00pm
- Stress Relief with Student Success Thursday, April 13, 8:00pm
- Plant Bingo Friday, April 14, 8:00pm
- Bob Ross Painting Sunday, April 16, 12:00pm
Softball Senior Day this Saturday; baseball this Friday.
Housing selection starts tomorrow. Make sure you have no fines or holds on your account.
We are aware that there is a bug problem in the dorms; maintenance is working on it.
Anne Carmean, Vice President of Media and Communications
If you want to write a testimonial about why you have enjoyed senate, please email it to me so I can continue to update the website.
Maddie Wilsey, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
Nothing to report.
Morgan Brown, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Nothing to report.
Ann Merchlewitz, Advisor
Students will be getting an email in the morning about the Hendrickson Forum.
This Saturday is our first NSOR for incoming students. If you see students on campus, please be welcoming!
Class Officer Reports
Freshman: Nothing to report.
Sophomores: Nothing to report.
Juniors: We will be doing a dunk tank at Plazapalooza. If you have any suggestions of who to dunk, please let us know.
Seniors: Nothing to report.
Senator Concerns
Did we find out if PA students are welcome at senior day activities?
- Current junior PA students are being invited to participate in these activities.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Guy Cardinal
Seconded by Kristian Lindanger
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30pm.
