Oak Creek Student Government

Minutes

/ February 23, 2017 / 2:00PM / A 200E

Meeting called by

/ Oak Creek MATC Student Government

Type of meeting

/ General Assembly

Facilitator

/ CourtnayZoch - President

Note taker

/ Porfiria Bautista

Attendees

/ CourtnayZoch, Brian Galecke, Kevin R. Richter, Robb R. Rusch, Amanda Pierner-Lytge, Jacob Evaska Dalton Brandt, Kenneth Thomas,John Webber, Mary Arend, Jenn Medved, Porfiria Bautista, SaraPaschke

Agenda topics

public comments

Discussion

/ Mary Arend did an introduction, as she is the new Student Life Admin. Kevin spoke upon a request for the HVAC
Club.

Conclusions

/ Mary would like to see promotions for upcoming events, as we need more attendees. HVAC Club would like to go
for matching funds at the next DSS for their upcoming event in Wisconsin Dells. They are asking for boxed lunches from Oak Creek
funds.
Advisor report

Discussion

/ Mary Arend went over the bylaws, constitution, and budgets.

Conclusions

/ According to the bylaws of the Student Government, there cannot be unofficial meetings, and nothing can be
approved without an official meeting. The ballot votes are valid for the SG candidates. John Webber motioned to keep Oak Creek
Student Life Campus Budget as is. Brian Galecke seconded that motion. Unanimous vote from all members.Club A/C was presented
as $2,065.53.

Action items

BrianGalecke motioned excuse Porfiria Bautista to leave the meeting in order to make copies of the minutes. John Webber seconded
thatmotion. Motion was approved by CourtnayZoch.
New Business/Makerspace
/
funding request

Discussion

/ Makerspace Funding Request by JennMedved. It will be SG branded, geared towards South Campus but all
campuses can use it, SG will have naming rights, and it will be run by student workers. Cost will be in the range of $4000-$5000.

Conclusions

/ BrianGalecke made a motion to approve $5000 for the makerspace; motion died. Kevin Richter made a motion to
table it. Brian Galecke seconded that motion. All members were in favor, no one opposed.
Vice President position

Discussion

/ Removal of current Vice President, Inderjit Kaur, and voting on a replacement.

Conclusions

/ Kevin Richter motioned to remove Inderjit Kaur from office position, Vice President. Robb Rusch seconded that
Motion. All eight members were in favor, and no one opposed. Kevin Richter motioned to nominate SaraPaschke for VP. Robb
Rusch seconded that motion. SaraPaschke accepted the nomination. Brian Galecke nominated himself. Kenneth Thomas
Seconded that motion. Both Sara and Brian gave their speeches, and then a ballot vote took place. Results were 2 votes for Brian
and 6 votes for Sara. SaraPaschke is now Oak Creek Student Government’s Vice President.
approval of minutes

Discussion

/ Approval of minutes from January 20, 2017

Conclusions

/ Robb Rusch motioned to approve the minutes, along with making the spelling correction of ASACC. Motion was
seconded by John Webber.

FAIR GROUNDS-Presented by Brian Galecke

Discussion

/ Fairgrounds was presented to socialize with students to get input and ideas for our campus. Also having a
Recruitment table to get students involvement will be once a week from 11am-1pm.

Conclusions

/ Fairgrounds will consist of having a table once a month from 11am to 1pm, including coffee. Cost will be about
$100 each time. Club recruitment table will be once a week, from 11AM-1PM, including candy. Robb Rusch motioned for candy to be
combined with coffee for the amount of $140 to approved for both tables. John Webber seconded that motion. All were in favor, no
oneopposed.

MICROWAVE

Discussion

/ SaraPaschke recommended there be an additional microwave for students in the cafeteria.

Conclusions

/ Discussed that budget should come from Maintenance/Operations facility, and they should be approached by with
A motion. Will be discussed next meeting.

OLD BUT NEW BUSINESS/POOL TABLE AND FOOSBALL TABLE

Discussion

/ $4000 was approved last semester for the pool table and foosball table. Budget and waiver reflected in minutes.

Conclusions

/ They were not purchased yet. Would like one with coin slots, so the money can be used for maintenance for the
tables. Kevin volunteered to move the tables if needed. Ask other campuses where they purchased theirs from.

TEAM BUILDING EVENT

Discussion

/ When and where will our team building event be?

Conclusions

/ Would like to have it at Dave N Busters, sometime after April. Cost will be $40 per person and $100 for appetizers.
Archie would like to see more productivity from SG, and rename the event. Robb Rusch motioned to table the event for next meeting.
John Webber seconded that motion. All were in favor, and no one opposed.

END OF THE YEAR EVENT

Discussion

/ South campus only. Ideas included Caribbean Day, and a dance/rave.

Conclusions

/ Brian Galecke will put together a budget for Caribbean Day, which will include a band, lunch, prizes and contests.
John Webber will put together a budget for a dance/Rave. The event will be decided and discussed next meeting.

VOTE OF ACCLAMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

Discussion

/ Voting for new SG members. Also, having a ballot box for Dalton Brandt and Amanda Pierner-Lytge.

Conclusions

/ Robb Rusch voted for SaraPashcke and Kenneth Thomas to become members of Oak Creek’s Student
Government. John Weber seconded that vote. All members were in favor, and no one opposed. Robb Rusch motioned to create a
a ballot box in the Student Life office for March 1 and 2 for students to cast their votes. John Webber seconded that motion. All in
favor, and no one opposed.

VOTE FOR FOOD AT NEXT MEETING

Discussion

/ Discussed the idea of having a luncheon at the next meeting to welcome the new members of SG.

Conclusions

/ Robb Rusch motioned to table this vote until the next meeting. SaraPaschke seconded that motion. All in favor,
and noone opposed.

ASACC UPDATE

Discussion

/ Discussed any updates or information there was about the upcoming ASACC conference.

Conclusions

/ The hotel block is all filled up, the break out session is assigned, service learning is set up (not sure of location yet),
good progress so far, the five priorities have been chosen.

SERVICE PROJECT

Discussion

/ Discussed ideas about an upcoming service project.

Conclusions

/ Robb Rusch suggested a neighborhood clean-up and will present ideas with Dr.Mark. Ideas were to brand SG by
doing our own service project. Safety vests were discussed. Another idea is to collect money as donations to breast cancer, etc..

OLD BUSINESS/BUS STOP

Discussion

/ Still working on how we can move the bus stop that is causing issues on this campus.

Conclusions

/ We must talk to Operations (Michael Gorgas) to see what needs to be done to make this happen. Is this something
that needs to be brought up to MCTS?

CLUB RECRUITMENT DAYS

Discussion

/ How successful were the club recruitment days?

Conclusions

/ The first day Sara and Kenneth were handed SG applications that were turned. Suggestions were made that we
need better food to attract students to the tables. Clubs that participated were FSSO, LIBRE, and HVAC.

DSS RECAP/GRADE APPEAL PROCESS/SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT FUNDING

Discussion

/ Recap on what was discussed at the last DSS meeting. Grade appeal was discussed, along with the Sustainability
Summit. The Sustainability Summit is requesting funding ($25,000). They are geared more towards corporate, not students. What are
students from South Campus going to gain from this?

Conclusions

/ Urging members to vote for less than $3,000. John Webber even suggests no more than $1000.

FAMILY DAVIS BAND/BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Discussion

/ Overall, this event was a success. Staff and students were dancing, good food, good time.

Conclusions

/ Realizing that the cafeteria is a much better location to hold events. We need to notify the cafeteria staff at least
one week in advance of any upcoming events we may have there.

WSG

Discussion

/ Discussed WSG, Kevin Richter attended. There, they discussed the Promise Program, budgeting, and the
tuition freeze (which was opposed).

Kevin Richter motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:55PM. SaraPaschke seconded that motion. All in favor, no one opposed.

Next meeting – Thursday March 9, 2017

Special Notes – Kenneth is to be excused for our next SG meeting on March 9. Mary Arend will not be in attendance for next meeting; Archie Graham will attend.