Student Government Association

MT. SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

1499 N. State St., Rm. 1114, San Jacinto, CA 92583 (951) 487-6752 Ext. 1520

28237 La Piedra Rd., Rm. 1018A, Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 672-6752 Ext. 2225

Minutes for Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Student Government Association of Mt. San Jacinto College met via telephone conferencing, commencing at 12:30p.m. on March 1, 2011 in Room 805-MVC, and Room 200-SJC.

I.  Opening of Meeting 12:42 PM

A.  Call to Order

B.  Pledge of Allegiance

C.  Roll Call

1. Executive Branch

President –Ana Moreno

Vice President – Ashley Cook-excused

Secretary –Yesenia Jameson

Public Relations Officer (MVC) – Mark Qubain

2.  Legislative Branch

Senator (SJC) – Gaby Alcaraz

Senator (SJC) – Esmeralda Casillas-excused

Senator (SJC) –Jessica Erivez

Senator (SJC) – Noemi Garcia-excused

Senator (SJC) – Katherine Hayes

Senator (SJC) – Jaasiel Javier

Senator (SJC) – Rafaela Palacios

Senator (SJC) – Kenn Prado

Senator (SJC) – Edward Sukla

Senator (SJC) – Parisa Toorzani-excused

Senator (MVC) – Gina Guglielmana

Senator (MVC) – MJ Menin

Senator (MVC) – Jose Morales

Senator (MVC) –Daniel Tripp

3.  Members at Large

Member at Large (SJC) – Courtney Christensen

Member at Large (SJC) –Amna Abid

Member at Large (SJC) – Mary Hayes

Member at Large (MVC) – Erican Doggett

4.  Board Representative

Student Trustee (SJC) – Josh Jimenez

5.  ASB Advisor

Donna Wilder, ASB Advisor

6. Staff Support

Sandi Uhrig

7. Visitor:

Albia Miller

D.  Review and Approval for 02/22/11 SGA Meeting Minutes Motion-J. Morales Second-E. Sukla

II.  Information Items

A.  Senator’s Reports

1.  Jose re-announced that the Puente club is seeking volunteers for a conference at SJC for continuation school students. The event will take place on 4/29 at 7:00am to 3:00pm. Contact Jose if you can help. Also, the Puente club will be hosting a salsa dance on 03/08 and 03/15 at SJC. You may purchase a ticket in advance for $3.00 or at the door for $5.00.

2.  Kenn expressed concern for parking lot security on campus. Donna suggested that Senator Tripp take this issue to the Institutional Planning meeting. Kenn also expressed concern for the deteriorating bricks and other hazards at SJC. He discussed possibilities for campus beautification. *discussion item next meeting*

B.  Staff Reports

1.  Donna reviewed the Shared Governance Committee meetings and who is assigned to which meeting. She will email completed list to all board members. On 03/12, there will be an “Elect Her Campus Women Win Student Training” on MVC. This training will demonstrate to students how to win a campaign. On 03/19, the “Start Smart Workshop” will take place on MVC. This workshop is designed to teach women how to receive fair pay and job opportunities. On 04/17, “Hands Across America” will take place. Two million people will join hands across California in support of community colleges. The event is a fundraiser for statewide scholarships. Donna will provide more information soon. “A March in March” will take place on 03/12 and board members who would like to participate must let Donna know ASAP. Reminder for March BBQ theme: transition from school to work. The SJC BBQ will be on 03/10 and the MVC BBQ on 03/17. *action item next meeting*

2.  Sandi announced that we are still waiting for the new storage unit to arrive. The week of the SGA elections is April 11.

III.  Public Comment

Albia Miller wanted an update on SGA’s participation in an Earth Day event. She discussed more ideas for the event.

IV.  Discussion Items

A.  SGA Leadership Banquet-Financing-Donna will review the finances from last year’s event and report back to the board. The event is scheduled for 05/12.

B.  Changing the Allotment for Athletics beginning with the 2011-2012 SY-The board contemplated whether the amount given to athletics should change. Donna will report back to the board with different amount suggestions, based on current SGA sticker sales. *discussion item next week*

V.  Action Items

A.  New Business

1. Pay It Forward-“a 2nd chance”-Kenn Prado-SGA to give proclamations to student members.

Motion-J. Erivez Second-K. Hayes

2. Earth Day Event-The board wishes to attach this event to the April BBQs.

Motion-K. Hayes Second-J. Erivez

3. Additional Bus Stop at SJC-Permission granted to use SGA’s name when addressing this issue.

Motion-E. Sukla Second-J. Erivez 4. MSJC SGA Chargebacks Printing for book sale/room for rent cards thru 2/14/11 $18.68

Motion-J. Javier Second-K. Hayes

B. Club Business [block vote] Motion-K. Hayes Second-J. Erivez

1 .Approve Club Charter and Membership Form. For new clubs, request transfer of start-up funds.

a. American Sign Language & Culture Club

2. a 2nd chance

a. Request a table in the Quad at SJC every Thursday for the remainder of the semester

3. Communications Studies Club

a. Open House Date March 10 in room 355A from 12-2 PM

4. Mu Alpha Theta

a. Club Activities 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 5/3, 5/17 Room 1017 College Hour Time

b. Guest Speaker 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12 College Hour Time
c. Saturday Tutoring for Spring 11 Semester room 603 from 8AM to 1PM

5. Political Science Club

a. 3/7 film showing of “The Spill” in Room 2006 during College Hour

6. SWANS Fundraising Activities

a. 3/3/2011, (run for three weeks), mixed bags, MSJC, MVC

b. 3/17/2011, Richie’s Diner (Passing Handouts)

c. 4/30/2011, March of dimes, RCC, Riverside (OR) 4/30/2011, Donate life run/walk, CSU, Fullerton

d. 4/16/2011, Relay life run/walk, Moreno valley

e. 5/1/2011, CPR Class, MSJC MVC

VI. Adjournment (1:25 pm) Motion- K. Hayes Second-J. Erivez

Additional information or available background material regarding any item on the agenda may be obtained by contacting the ASB Office at (951) 487-3380 prior to the meeting.

MSJC Associated Student Body meetings are open and minutes recorded per The Brown Act of California. Minutes shall be subject to inspection by members of the public in accordance with The Brown Act.

The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, 2011 commencing at 12:30 p.m. via video conferencing.

MVC will meet in room 805 [ (951) 639-5840] and SJC in room 200.

Conference Room Numbers SGA Contact Information

MVC- Room 805 (639-5888)

SJC-Room 1111 (487- )