Student Union Board of Governors Minutes
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MINUTES - Friday, May 7, 2004
Present: K. Crowe, F. Mendoza, N. Newman, D. Orloske, C. Peppes, M. Roache, R. Schneeweiss, T. Stubbs, C. Taggart (Chair), A. Taitague
Guest: Shannon Chronister
Ms. Taggart, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
Ms. Peppes was called upon to give the House Committee report. She asked Ms. Chronister, who is a graduate intern in Student Center Operations, to speak on the Comment Card project that she is developing. She briefly outlined a plan that would handle five (5) or six (6) questions at any given time. The project will be handled by the Student Center Reception Desk. Work on this project will take place over the summer.
Mr. Orloske then reported that the mural project proposed last month will not be taking place. The wall facing the 7 Centuries Courtyard is “technically” unfit for a mural.
There were no reports submitted by either the Budget Committee or the Student Services Committee.
Ms. Crowe was then called upon to give the Mosaic Center Committee report. She outlined the highlights of the month, which included the “Sauce Boss” at the one World Feast; T.J. Leyden, who spoke on “Turning Away from Hate;” as well as the start of the “Mark Your Legacy” project and the formatting of the “In My Shoes: Reflections from the CCSU Community” publication for the fall.
The Mosaic Center
Committee will present the Cambridge Union Society Debate in 2005 acquiring this
program from the Central Activities Network, who has presented it for 17 years.
MOTION (T. Stubbs/N. Newman) SUBOG 2004-6
To ratify the election of Krystal Crowe and Bethany Liddell as the 2004-2005 Mosaic Center Committee Chair and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively.
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 0-Abstained
Ms. Crowe then
presented the Mosaic Center Committee budget. (Attached)
MOTION (T. Stubbs/F. Mendoza) SUBOG 2004-7
To accept the
Mosaic Center Committee budget for $29,300 as requested.
Motion
Passed: 10-Yes 0-No 0-Abstained
Mr. Mendoza, president of Central Activities Network 2003-2004, gave the April/May C.A.N. report. He highlighted the successful Spring Week 2004. Of particular note were the American Idol Central Style program, Flamingo Parade, the Evasons (mind readers), and the comedy concert with Tracey Morgan and Horatio Sanz (attendance 1,300).
Mr. Mendoza
praised with great enthusiasm the accomplishments and those who were involved
with it this year. He also reflected on the staff support and the vacant
assistant director position. Another accomplishment in April was the selection
of the C.A.N. Executive Board for 2004-2005.
MOTION (F. Mendoza/T. Stubbs) SUBOG 2004-8
To ratify the following individuals as officers of the Central Activities Network for 2004-2005:
Renee Timpany – President
Karen Dombrowski – Vice President of Administration and
Finance
Amanda Taitague – Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment
Danny Reyes – Community Central Coordinator
Lauren Pouliot – Club Central Coordinator
Ted Ancher – Central Perk Coordinator
Tiffany Slade – Cinema Central Coordinator
Kelly Carpino – Network Central Coordinator
Travis Duda – Central Mainstage Coordinator
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 1-Abstained
Mr. Stubbs, the
C.A.N. Vice President for Administration and Finance, then presented the
2004-2005 C.A.N. budget. He outlined any significant changes from the 2004
budget, which included the British Debates moving to the Mosaic Center and a
reduced projected income for the Mainstage concert program (2004 anticipated a
contribution from the Inter Residence Council, which did not happen; so, the
2005 budget will not include such an anticipated income stream). Mr. Stubbs
also outlined the process by which the budget was developed. Each committee
developed and justified their request. He also thanks Mr. Schneeweiss for his
help. The request is for $144,000 and will support the ongoing programs
presented by C.A.N.
MOTION (T. Stubbs/M. Roache) SUBOG 2004-9
To accept the Central Activities Network budget for the $144,000 and the supporting plan:
Description Account Number Amount
C.A.N. Executive CAN903 $ 35,238.50
Network Central CAN904 6,856.50
Central Perk CAN905 10,450.00
Community Central CAN906 5,620.00
Cinema Central CAN907 21,500.00
Central Mainstage CAN908 53,275.00
Club
Central CAN909
11,060.00
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 1-Abstained
Mr. Schneeweiss
then presented the Leadership Development budgets that are supported by the
Activities fee. (These budgets are attached).
MOTION (F. Mendoza/K. Crowe) SUBOG 2004-10
To accept the following budgets as presented:
Description Account Number Amount
Leadership Weekends SLD903 $ 9,000.00
Leadership Recognition SLD904 3,700.00
Leadership Training SLD905 4,000.00
Leadership Publications SLD906 2,000.00
and to
allocate $18,700 from the Activities fee.
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 1-Abstained
Mr. Schneeweiss
then presented the Summer Program budget for FY2005. This budget will cover
events presented in July 2004 and June 2005.
MOTION (F. Mendoza/C. Peppes) SUBOG 2004-11
To allocate $4,000
for the Summer Program 2005 from Leadership Development Reserve Account SLD901.
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 1-Abstained
Ms. Taggart then requested the formation of an ad hoc committee to develop a revised structure to Board membership. This committee will consist of C. Taggart, T. Stubbs, D. Orloske, K. Crowe, N. Newman, M. Roache, and A. Taitague. This committee is to meet over the summer and report to the Board their recommendations at the September meeting.
Announcements followed. They included the final C.A.N. events of the year and the SUBOG Recognition program.
Ms. Taggart then handed the gavel to Mr. Mendoza, who leaves the Board as Chair ProTem. Mr. Mendoza reviewed the constitution in reference to “Election of the SUBOG Chair, Section 5.2.”
Ms. Taggart’s name was placed in nomination by Mr. Stubbs and seconded by Ms. Crowe. Mr. Orloske asked that Ms. Taggart be elected by acclamation.
Ms. Taggart was elected.
Mr. Mendoza asked for a motion. Ms. Crowe offered the following:
MOTION (K. Crowe/A. Taitague) SUBOG 2004-12
The Student Union Board of Governors wishes to thank and praise Carolyn Taggart for her service and dedication to the Board and the Student Union ideal of service and community. She has served the Board in many capacities over the past few years. We recognize her for her leadership as the 2003-2004 Board Chair. We are pleased that Ms. Taggart’s association with the Board and the Student Center will continue.
Motion
Passed: 9-Yes 0-No 0-Abstained
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Schneeweiss
Executive Secretary SUBOG 2003-2004
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