MINUTES OF LAMC A.S.O.
Meeting date: September 10, 2012
Call to order:
A meeting of the Associated Student Organization was held at Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA, September 10th, 2012, in the ASO Conference Room. The meeting convened at 1:39, President Michael Griggs presiding, and Pavan Basra, Executive Administrator.
Members in attendance:
Executive Board:
Michael J. Griggs, President;
Michael Cortez, Vice President
Randy Gamez, Treasurer
Pavan Basra. Executive Administrator
Senators:
Chelsey Tang
Esteban Hernandez
Doleatha Young
Angel Melgarez (tardy)
Absences:
Kimberly Calito (excused)
Advisor:
Robert Crossley
Approval and Adoption of Agenda:
ñ Doleatha Young: Motion to approve the Agenda as amended for the September 10th, 2012 meeting.
ñ Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
ñ No minutes available
Reports
ñ President: Will be going to District on the 12th to a committee meeting.
ñ Vice President: No Report
ñ Treasurer: Successful welcome week was responsible for purchasing supplies and saved the ASO $440+ and will make every effort to keep finances accountable this administration.
ñ Exec Administrator: No Report
ñ Education: Has attended shared governance committees and Faculty Flex Day
ñ Technology: No Report
ñ Administrator: No Report
ñ Advisor: Will be passing out Constitution next Monday, the computers are old and obsolete, we will be seeking to purchase new computers, please ensure that nobody tampers with ASO computers.
Open Forum:
ñ Opened at 1:51
ñ Diana Bonilla: Request for agenda item: Funding for Transfer Day
ñ Eugene Hernandez: Request for agenda item: Support for Ballot Measures
ñ President Perez: Would like to host Budget Forums to support Prop 30 in every campus. Request for agenda item: Leadership classes/workshops for ASO. Friday and Saturday there will be a Unity forum
ñ Closed at 2:01
Standing Items
E-board and Senator Confirmation
ñ Carlos Lara for Political Affairs:
ñ Michael Cortez motion to approve Carlos Lara for Political Affairs
ñ Motion Carried unanimously by Executive Board
ñ Doleatha Young motion for Senate to Confirm Carlos Lara for Political Affairs
ñ Senatevote carried unanimously
New Business:
Student Legal Aid
ñ Chris Han: Would like to have a student legal clinic for free legal advice for students. Would like to support the Business entrepreneurs who are students to start small businesses
ñ Doleatha Young: Motion to extend time 3 minutes.
ñ Motion rescinded
ñ Michael Cortez: Motion for ASO to support Student Legal Aid on this campus.
ñ Motion carried unanimously
Metro Presentation
ñ Giving information on proposed Metro expansion.
STEM Fair
ñ Randy Gamez: STEM program asking for support. Moved to Old Business
ASO Movie Nights
ñ Michael Cortez: Would like to purchase 10x10 inflatable movie screen
ñ Doleatha Young: Motion to approve $300 for an inflatable movie screen, check made out to Michael Cortez, funds to be withdrawn from General Operations Account.
ñ Motion carried unanimously
Club Day
ñ Michael Cortez: Would like to have a Club Day on September 20th, 9am to 7pm.
ñ Doleatha Young: Motion to give two I-pod shuffles for club day September 20th
ñ Randy Gamez: Motion to amend original motion for it to be only one I-pod.
ñ Motion as perfected carried
Teacher Appreciation Day
ñ Michael Cortez: Would like to have a Teacher Appreciation Day. Department chairs would nominate and the students would vote on it.
ñ Ad Hoc committee created for Teacher Appreciation day. MC Chair, MG Co-chair, EH member
Office Equipment
ñ Randy Gamez: Motion to approve $3000 to purchase 7 HP Computers, 2 External Hard drives (1 terabyte each), 1 professional document scanner. Funds will be taken from ASO Reserves.
ñ Motion carried Unanimously
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Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 pm.
Next Meeting will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012.
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President, Michael Griggs Date of approval
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Executive Administrator, Pavan Basra Date of approval
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