Council Meeting Monday, April 22, 2002 Minutes Present: Executives:
Brent Morris, President Marie Halfnights, VP Finances & Administration Joel Peterson, VP Student Affairs Holly Cunningham, VP Campus Life Alfredo Rolando, VO Public Relations & Marketing Richard Ewing, Business/ Health Chair Steve Erdman, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair Brian Simpson, Transportation / Construction Chair Jessica Jensen, Electrical ./ Electronics & CST Chair Steve Erdman, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair Shannon Blackwood, Trades Chair Tindy Bassi Benjamin Ho Jennifer McAskill Nancy Milosso Craig Seale Zhu-Han Lai
Councillors:
Kristina Borovic Joe Cimino Winston Tong Jason Simon Teri Almas James Griffith
Staff:
Caroline Gagnon, Director
Guests:
Cameron Rankin -Link Clint Palosaari – BCIT MA Carey Dingsadale – BCITMA Bobby Raju – BCITMA Sunny Sharma – BCITMA Dalyce Bradsyaw – BCITMA Dan Knapton – BCITMA Sean Charland – BCITMA Amber French – BCITMA Mike Marchiono – BCITMA
Joanne Bush – BCITMA David Bran – BCITMA Samantha Yeung Jeff Patton Daniel Boffo Jay Selinger Christina Roman John Alexander Patricia Stefani
Vanessa Duong Wendy Ying Ye
Michael Secret Lawrence Reason
Absents: Councillors:
15.1. Meeting Called to order The meeting was called to order at 5:50pm by the Chairman, Brent Morris. (21 voting members) 15.2. Acceptance of the Agenda It was moved by Holly Cunningham and seconded by Joel Peterson that we add the following item: 15.8.4. – 24 hour relay 1
15.3. Acceptance of the Minutes – April 8, 2002 It was moved by Alfredo Rolando and seconded by Joel Peterson that the minutes of April 8, 2002 be accepted as read. 15.4. Guest Speakers BCIT Marketing Association is requesting financial assistance for attending the AMA Collegiate Conference. See attached packages (2001-2002 Membership Package and Funding Proposal). After further discussions, it was decided to fund BCIT MA for the amount of $1000.00. Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA provides the BCITMA $1000.00 to help send a student contingency to the AMA Collegiate Conference Moved by: Joel Peterson Seconded by: Marie Halfnights 11/9/1 Carried Motion: Be it resolved that the discussion be limited to 3 more questions. Moved by: Steve Erdman Seconded by: Marie Halfnights 16/5/0 Carried 15.5.
Reports Executive & Director
Brent Morris, President • Caroline and I met with Tony Tanner and Tony Knowles to discuss about changes in the timetable. It is proposed that in order to make these changes, BCIT is requesting that the Wednesday 3-hour break be reduced to 2 hours. With the proposed changes, classes would finish at 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 2:30pm on Friday. Steve Erdman, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair • As submitted Brian Simpson, Transportation / Construction Chair • As submitted Shannon Blackwood, Trades Chair • I am working on a directory for all trades in order to improve communication. Richard Ewing, Business/ Health Chair As submitted
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Alfredo Rolando, VP Public Relation & Marketing • Meeting with Richard Becker to discuss the role of the Student Association and investigate future partnership. Joel Peterson, VP Student Affairs • Nothing to report. Will be talking about it later.
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Holly Cunningham, VP Campus Life • Blood donor clinic was a success. 130 people donated 84 units of blood to possibly save 336 lives. Jessica Jensen, Electrical/Electronics and CST Chair • I worked on the Blood Donor Clinic. • Cut for the Cure – Part 2 was another success. Overall $10,734 was raised with 20 participants. Packages will be available for next year executive in order to reproduce to event. Marie Halfnights, VP Administration & Finance • The elections were a success. The voter turnout was 1670 students. The SA never had such a fabulous turnout. • Marie introduces the new elected executive members. One position needs to be filled, the Chair of Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Resources. Elections will need to be conducted in September 2002. • Marie is congratulated by all for the superb work accomplished. Caroline Gagnon, Director • As submitted 15.6. Question Period Holly raised the issue of the Wednesday 3-hour break. She confirms that BCIT needs the approval of the SA to make the proposed changes. Brent Morris confirms that policy. Executives and Councillors discuss about the status of this change. Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA does not support the reduction of 1 hour to the Wednesday 3hour break. Moved by: Jessica Jensen Seconded by: Marie Halfnights 17/4/0 Carried
15.7.
Unfinished Business
15.7.1 Vote for Furnishing Student Lounges - Steve Steve had proposed a plan to refurnished student lounges at SW3. After further discussion with Terry Milligan, it is proposed that BCIT funds ½ of the cost to refurnished the lounges, but SA could not expect ownership on this furniture. Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA contributes no more than $10,000 to furnish student lounges on the second, third, and fourth floor of SW3. Moved by: Steve Erdman Seconded by: Jason Simon 10/4/6 Carried Executives and Councillors discuss more about this topic.
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Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA limits discussion to 5 questions. Moved by: Jessica Jensen Seconded by: Craig Seale 16/5/0 Carried Motion –amend to add to first motion to read SA will need to sign off on the purchasing plan. Moved by: Brian Simpson Seconded by: Shannon Blackwood 17/1/2 Carried 15.7.2. East Indian Dance Club - Joel Following last meeting recommendations to revoke the East Indian Dance Club club’s status, Joel proposed the following motion: Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA revokes the club status of the East Indian Dance Club. Moved by: Joel Peterson Seconded by: Steve Erdman 19/0/0 Carried 15.8. New Business 15.8.1. 2002-2003 Budget - Marie Marie presented the 2002-2003 budget to executive members and councillors. She informed them that the budget will be voted at the next meeting and to ensure that they made themselves aware of it. 15.8.2. Norman Nawrocki - Joel Joel presented the possibility to bring the comedian, Norman Nawrocki, on campus for entertainment and education purposes on May 8, 2002. Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA engages the services of Norman Nawrocki for May 8, 2002 for the cost of $1800.00. Moved by: Joel Peterson Seconded by: Jessica Jensen 16/0/2 Carried 15.8.3. School Postering Board - Jessica To increase communication with students all over campus, Jessica is recommending that SA look into purchasing more bulletin boards which could be placed around campus. She recommended that the next executive members look into this idea. Caroline states that SA has had some board disappearing throughout the years and will look for them. 15.8.4. 24 hour Relay - Caroline SA has received a request to support the BCIT/FSA/SFU team members of the 24 hour relay by providing them with 60 blank t-shirts. Printing will be sponsored by the FSA. Caroline explained that the SA has been supporting this fundraising in past years.
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Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA supply t-shirts for the FSA/BCIT/SFU team for the 24 hour relay at a cost of no more than $250. Moved by: Jessica Jensen Seconded by: Steve Erdman 17/0/0 Carried 15.9 Next Meeting The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday May 6, 2002 at 5:45 pm in the Council Chamber. 15.10 Meeting adjourned It was moved by Jessica Jensen and seconded by Holly Cunningham that the meeting be adjourned. (8:05 pm.)
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