Lake Superior College Student Senate
Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2011
I. Call to order
President Chandra Shoberg called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
II. Roll call
Present Not Present
Chandra Shoberg Kevin Malec Brent Tweet Roger Johnson Justin Stutsman-EA
Ashley Winkler Brian Sanner Matthew McGregor Kent Voltron
Beth Johnson Erica Farnham Katherine Hansberry
Tara Saukko Angel Soular
III. Approval of the Minutes
The minutes from the last meeting were approved by general consent.
IV. Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was approved by general consent.
V. Be Our Guest
Kristi came and asked if there were anymore changes or suggestions to the Sustainability Plan of Action.
a. We were concerned about having a 4 day class week in the spring and fall. Having it in the summer is one thing, but comparing summer to the rest of the year is like comparing apples and oranges. Maybe have a shortened Friday instead.
b. The carpooling spots will mostly be used for the employee carpools because students have such varied schedules it would be tough to find any friends to ride with. Roger is concerned about MnSCU policies. Kristi will look into this.
c. The part of personal printers, heaters, and refrigerators were geared toward the employees. People are putting these things in their offices even when there’s a community one close by. Since there’s a lot of complaining about the heat, heated floor mats will be looked into.
d. The Student Eco Fee would be optional. This is something that we are not opposed to as long as students are not forced into paying. We would be able to decide on the fee. Kristi has seen the fees anywhere from $3 to $35.
e. Kristi would like to see an Energy Dashboard at this school. It would be up-to-the-minute details on how much energy we are saving/using. Interactive maps would be included as well.
f. This plan is now going to Dr. Johns, then released to the campus on April 15, and then given to a special college council. It will be updated every two years. The Environmental Council will be using it as an annual goal.
(At this time, Beth asks why practically everyone is drinking Gatorade at the table. Apparently Brian had brought a bunch, but then ran out so Beth didn’t get any. Hmmm….ya know, our OTHER candidate for President had brought brownies and there were enough for EVERYONE. Just sayin’)
VI. Reopening of Nomination Floor
Chandra reopens the nomination floor.
President- No further nominations.
Vice President- Beth nominates Ashley. Ashley accepts.
Secretary- Ashley nominates Beth. Beth declines.
Treasurer- Brian nominates Erica. Erica declines.
Campus Coordinator- No further nominations.
Chandra closes the nomination floor.
VII. Reports
a. Officer Reports-
There are no Officer Reports.
b. Senator Reports-
There are no Senator Reports.
c. Committee Reports
Constitution-
· SEF- Chandra is sending around the sign-up sheet to help with ChiliBay. Beth and Chandra will be headed out to more businesses on Wednesday. Brent, Malec, and possibly Tara will be able to come to (Holla!).
· Strategic Planning- Erica reports that they met today and finished the rough draft of goals. Beth and Erica will be presenting a goal area on Wednesday to employees and stakeholders.
· Legacy Project- Chandra informs us that Dr. Johns has volunteered to contact an architect. Chandra also chooses this time to tell us that the Locker Database is being worked on by a student (even though this has nothing to do with the Legacy Project).
· Alumni Committee- Chandra composed an e-mail to be sent out to LSC Student Senate Alumni asking them to join this committee.
VIII. Unfinished Business
a. Talking Circles- Please attend the Talking Circle on March 29, from 11:30 to 1 p.m.
IX. Advisor Antics
Kent-
· Congratulations to Angel and Erica for earning Foundation Scholarships J
· Back in the olden days, there was a lot of trouble trying to store cannonballs on ships. The balls kept rolling around. So they tried to make a steel plate that would hold about 16 balls. This plate was called a “monkey plate”, but no one knows why. But the steel would rust when it got wet by the seawater. So then they decided to make it out of brass. But they found that the monkey plate would shrink when it got cold. Hence the saying, “cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey.”
Roger-
· Roger signed everybody up for GA. Check to make sure you got a confirmation e-mail from Sarah.
· “Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you, at 85 years old, to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 a month.”
· “I joined a health club last year and spent about $400. I haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you have to GO there.”
X. New Business
a. Mitchell Leadership Award- An e-mail went out to all employees asking for nominations. Please give forms to your teachers. Student Senators are ineligible.
XI. Elections
Candidates were asked a couple questions, plus one minute opening and closing remarks. Congratulations to our new Executive Board for the 2011-2012 school year!
President: Brian Sanner (yes, the one who didn’t bring enough Gatorade).
Vice President: Erica Farnham
Secretary: Tara Saukko
Treasurer: Brent Tweet
Campus Coordinator: Angel Soular
XII. Announcements
a. Dr. Johns will be here Tuesday, March 29 at 3:30 for tuition consultation. Everyone is invited. The House bill came out with a 2% cap, the Senate one may come out with a 3% cap. This is before adding Federal Stimulus dollars. So there could be an increase by at least 4%.
b. Regional meeting tomorrow in Brainerd at 11 a.m. Chandra, Matthew, and Brian will be attending.
c. Please start a transition period right now to get the new Executive Board familiar with their roles.
XIII. Adjournment
President Chandra Shoberg adjourned the meeting at 5:41p.m.
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Awesomely Submitted,
Beth Johnson
Student Senate Scribe