BCIT Student Association Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2004 Present: Executives:
Samantha Yeung, President Erin Smith, VP Finances & Administration George Nicolaou, VP Student Affairs Elfina Luk, VP Campus Life Renee Geronimo, VP Public Relations & Marketing Deep Thind, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair Angelia Harris Gray, Business/ Health Chair Michael Klein, Electrical / Electronics & CST Chair Anthony Vanderhoek, Chair of Trades Michael Kahn Mona David Tallis Stevenson Woon Manning Julie Win
Councilors:
Aharon Arnstein Teddy Diress Matt Fitzmaurice Ariane Saunders Sarah Ellis
Staff:
Caroline Gagnon, Director
Absents:
Jamie Higgins, Transportation / Construction Chair Jeanneth Jacome Ben Lytwyn Brent Cote Paul Condon Nathan Mahan Bhu Bains
9.1. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Samantha Yeung, at 5:45. (17 voting members) 9.2. Acceptance of the Agenda It was moved by Renee Geronimo and seconded by Deep Thind that the agenda of January 5, 2004 be accepted with the following changes. New Business 9.9.1 Langley Campus – Mike Carried 17/0/0 9.3. Acceptance of the Minutes It was moved by Renee Geronimi and seconded by Deep Thind that the minutes of December 1, 2003 be accepted with the following changes. Page 3 change name Michael Kahn Sarah Ellis was present Carried 16/1/0 1
9.4. Guest Speakers Rob Fisher – BCIT Alumni Association Rob Fisher, VP of BCIT Alumni Association, invites councilors to be part of the up-coming mingler event. The Alumni Association is wanting to establish strong linkages with the SA, thus the planning of this event. The mingler has been scheduled for January 28 from 5:30 to 7:30, Town square D. Alumni will discuss employment opportunities and professional pathway with students. 7 Alumni will be present from various industries. 9.5.
Reports Executive & Director
Samantha Yeung, President • If anyone knows candidates for the valedictorian position for the February graduation, they can pick up an application form at the SA office. • Is working with ACE and AIM on further funding from BCIT. Erin Smith, VP Finances & Administration • Working on the implementation of 3 ATM machines (SE6, NE1 and downtown). • Advertising on these machines will also take place during the second phase of this project. • Is working on the BCIT SA website and also with BCIT to ensure that SA’s information is on the forefront of their website. George Nicolaou, VP Student Affairs • Has been working with BCIT International Department to recruit potential candidates for the position of international councilor. Elfina Luk, VP Campus Life • Still working on the rock climbing wall, however due to important expenses the project might not be happening. • Is working on the International/SA event to take place during the BCIT Open House on April 2 & 3. Will be needing volunteers for the event. Michael Klein, Electrical / Electronics & CST Chair • Nothing to report Anthony Vanderhoek, Chair of Trades • Nothing to report Deep Thind, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair Noting to report • Nothing to report. Angelia Harris Gray, Business/ Health Chair • Will be meeting with BCIT facility department to investigate the recycling issue on campus. • Will be working on the Chair proposal. 2
Renee Geronimo, VP Public Relations & Marketing • Wrapped up 2 successful food drives: 5 boxes & $200 have been collected for the Loving Spoonful Organization; and $2500 and 8 boxes of food for the “starving student food drive”. • Need some volunteers to promote the Alumni mingler. 9.6. Progress Report • No progress report. 9.7. Question Period • Sam advises Angelia that recycling bins are needed in SE 42. This issue could be brought forward when meeting with Facility Maintenance. • Aharon would like to know about other ATMs locations. Erin confirms that phase 2 would probably include the SAC building, outside location, residence, Sea Island. • Sam confirms that the International councilor position can be filled by not only students from the International programs. They only need to have the International status. • Aharon would like to know about the status of the U-pass. Angelia states that since the addition of SFU and UBC students on their routes, Translink does not think that it will be possible for other students to join the program for the next 2 or 3 years. Their decision is mainly financial. 9.8.
Unfinished Business
9.8.1 Projects for 2004 – Samantha Sam goes over the list of activities that are planned for the next semester. Health Week will probably be scheduled for March. We will be looking for volunteers to promote these events. Anthony informs of the career fair schedule for March 23. 9.9.
New Business
9.9.1 Langley Campus – Michael The electronic students on the Langley Campus would like to have access to a water cooler given the lack of “good” water on campus. Michael is looking for input. Sam states that this issue should be passed on to BCIT through the placement of a water fountain in the “lunch portable”. 9.10 Further Business No further business 9.11. Next Meeting The meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2003 at 5:45 pm. 9.12. Meeting adjourned It was moved by Deep Thind and seconded by Elfina Luk that the meeting be adjourned. (6:35 pm). Carried 3