SUFAC

Meeting Minutes for 9 Oct. 2008

I.Call to Order

SUFACChair Tania Galligan called the meeting to order at 5:17pm.

  1. Roll Call
  2. Members Present: Lynsy Beckett, Andy Locke, Sheila Schroeder, Brianna Markowski, Cheng Thao, OFO – Nicole Maas, Ricky Staley, John Lee, Chris McDermott, Joe Tyrrell, Jessica Olive, Yue Yang, Jason Askew, Ron Ronnenberg
  1. Recognition of Guests – Sarah Pratt- ASA; Jamie Karlin- SAGA
  2. Approval of Agenda- Tania entertained the motion to strike item “E” from discussion item. Joe motioned. Chris Seconded. Matt called the question.There was a hand raise to see who was in favor of striking item “E” from the agenda. Tania entertained the motion to approve agenda. Joe motioned. Yue seconded. Joe called the question. Matt acclimated.
  3. Approval of Minutes- Tania entertained the motion to approve the minutes. Joe motioned. Andy seconded. Joe called the question. Chris acclimated.
  4. Reports
  5. OFO: Contingency is $37,725.69 and small org is $1500.00.
  6. Senate:Meeting on Monday.
  7. SGA Exec:Monday there is a senate meeting and we will be submitting for approval the 5th justice for student court. Still looking for someone for the Environmental affairs court.
  8. Good Time Programming:Gretchen Witt will be in the Coffeehouse on Thursday. Taylor Williamson is performing in the club Friday.
  9. ViceChair:No Report
  10. Chair: Court will be either October 24 or October 21 at 6:30. Handout discussing how orgs all over the UW system are being cut budgets. Stricter rules are being applied stating events need to be involving the entire student body or no funding. If you still need to register to vote, Tania stated that she can register you by Wed.
  11. Discussion Items
  1. Meeting Conduct: Briefly discussed what was ok at meetings and what was not. Committee needs to be respectful to presenters and other members. Side talking is ok if there is a question or it could be disrespectful. In general, be respectful to board and presenters.
  2. ASA:Sarah Pratt requested the amount of $200.00 on behalf of Accounting Students Association. The purpose of the request was to send 20 students to IMA dinner in the fall. It is a great experience for students to network with management accountants. It is encouraged for students to attend the dinner on Oct. 21. Last year, quite a few students attended and had funded themselves. The agency fund is going to be used for other events without SUFAC funding.
  3. SAGA-Jamie Karlin requested $1062.00 for the rest of the expense for performer Andrea Gibson. She touches on many other topics besides gay and lesbian rights such as: women’s rights and war. This will be her first time at UWGB and there are many academics interested in using her performance as extra credit for students. Humanistic Studies and Women’s studies donated $200.00.
  4. Innovative Arts Management Request-Chris McDermott requested $409. 72 for the arts management student summit in Stevens Point. Workshops are available for every student to attend and there is a mock- tail reception being held at the end of the day were students can learn to work with others and network with professionals. There are 17 students attending and there is no advisor attending. Chris stated they had gotten a quote from Kobussen. This is a practical way for students to put the things they learned in school to use. It is a chance for the community to get involved and get students out into the community through internships. This event is open to all students and is Nov. 7; not Oct. 7 as listed on request.
  5. SUFAC Org.Budget Presentation- Tania presented a mock presentation to exercise the information and see the process of which an org budget would be presented to the board. A handout was given to the board showing a sample budget for SUFAC. It was an excellent opportunity to see how an org budget would be presented and to have a little fun while learning. Many questions were brought up by the board during this time regarding the sample budget. Questions included: are travel requests open to the entire student body? Are they advertised? Have you looked at cheaper alternatives to the things you requested? Where did you find your locations for lodging and are those the most cost efficient?
  1. Action Items
  1. Phoenix Bytes- Tania entertained the motion to approve the Phoenix Bytes request. Joe motioned to approve. Andy seconded. Chris called the question. Joe objected. Joe motioned to enter committee of the whole for 15 minutes. Matt seconded. Ricky called the question. Matt acclimated. Enter committee of the whole at 6:05. The committee discussed how the intent of the project is not how the arcade machine will be used or stored, but rather to gain the experience needed to build something at a higher level. Phoenix Bytes was very well prepared for the presentation and had researched things in extreme detail. Joe motioned to exit committee of the whole. Andy seconded. Joe called the question. Chris acclimated. Exit at 6:09. Matt called the question. Phoenix Bytes request approved 10-0-1. Motion carried.
  2. Anime Club-Matt motioned to approve reallocation. Lynsy seconded. Joe called the question. Roll call vote passed 11-0-0.
  1. Announcements- Meeting is next week in the 1965 room at 5:15. Auxiliary presentations start on Thursday with the Dean of Students. There will be copies in mailboxes. We will have a timeline created soon through the next few months. Look over the sample budget and create a list of questions.
  1. Adjournment- Joe motioned. Andy seconded. Lynsy called the question. Matt acclaimed. Meeting adjourned at 6:14 pm.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Amanda Hart

SUFAC Administrative Assistant

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