ASLCSC Senate Meeting Minutes
October 31, 2000

The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.

Present: Alrick, Heath, Lawyer, Ochszner, Skow, Redford, Steinhauer, McCoy
Absent: Nunez

Approval of Minutes of October 24, 2000: Motion Senator Heath, Second Senator Lawyer
Minutes approved as written.

Dr. Meier - Will be leaving tomorrow to attend a conference of the National Association for Student Affairs Professors, therefore, will be able to attend Round Table on Thursday. He will have the opportunity to see Dr. Hostetler while at this conference. He had a brainstorm for ASLCSC to start a Student Tenant Union. This Union would research student housing availability in the area (other than on campus). They would then make recommendations to students and their parents. Other colleges have such a group. He will get further information and help get it started if we're interested.

Mr. Magruder - Announcements - SUB Board meets tomorrow at 4:15 p.m. in SUB 225. Communications Board meets on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in SUB 225.

Executive Reports:
President Wright - Reported that during the meeting with Frank Bruneel, he was encouraging regarding the new activity center. He felt there was a 50/50 chance that LCSC would get the necessary funds the next time around.

Vice President Sonnen - Reported that there is discussion about reducing the members of the Faculty Senate. If reduced, it may leave students with only one student representative. Discussion ensued. The consensus was that students needed to continue to have two representatives on Faculty Senate.

Senator Lawyer - Brought up the fact that Workstudy Students, and Honor Students get to register early, but Student Government members do not. Discussion ensued. In conclusion, Dr. Meier said that he and Dick Magruder would check into early registration.

Committee Reports:
Faculty Senate - Vice President Sonnen stated that the Faculty Senate passed the 10 week withdrawal period. It was previously 12 weeks.

Library Advisory - Senator McCoy stated that this committee still has not met.

Craft Fair - Vice President Sonnen reported that the committee agreed to allow the Alumni Association to sell their Christmas Ornaments at the Craft Fair and share a booth with ASLCSC.

New Business:
Senate Bill 00-F018, Motion Senator Heath, Second Senator McCoy. Discussion. 7 yes, 2 no. Bill passed.

Senate Resolution 00-F003, was withdrawn by the author - Vice President Sonnen. .

Senate Resolution 00-F004, Motion Senator Alrick, Second Senator Steinhauer. Discussion. Motion to table this resolution for further discussion. Motion was not seconded. 9 yes, o no, o abstentions. Resolution passed.

Senate Information Reports:
Senator Alrick reported that reservations have been made at Rooster's Landing on Tuesday, December 5 for 5:30 p.m. We will have a White Elephant type gift exchange. Limit gift purchase to $8.00.

Senator Lawyer Read a statement regarding money spent on student government versus the students. There had been a previous statement made that $5 was spent on student government for every
$1 spent for the students. Senator Lawyer's statement indicated a more even spending level. Senator Lawyer spoke to Frank Bruneel regarding lobbying. He encouraged students to start lobbying much earlier. Senator Lawyer spoke to Gene Straughn regarding lobbying by the faculty. Professor Straughn suggested that student government members attend the Faculty Association meeting being held on November 9^th regarding lobbying.

Senator Heath reported on the Security Phone project. The grant she had found is an old one that was due in 1998. The price she found was $2,300 each and about $1,800 each if you purchase 10. She is searching for another grant.

Senate Majority Leader - Made a statement regarding student government spending. He would like the Senate to put more money toward projects to benefit the students and the college.

Audience Time:
Justice Sheets - Will discuss the Election Code and Calendar, and present the Election Survey results at Round Table on Thursday.

Senator Heath - Announced a Blood Drive on November 9, 2000. You can sign up in SGC.

Senator Alrick - Announced that kids can trick or treat in Talkington Hall tonight. Will be a warm, safe environment.

Motion to adjourn - Senator Fox, Senator Lawyer Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by: Laura Wilson

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