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Minutes - 25 July 2003

In attendence were:

Absences:

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 3:46 p.m., Jamie Depelteau, President, presiding.

I. Approval of 27 June 2003 Minutes

Moved by Chairman Daniels, seconded by Delegate Iyer; approved by unanimous voice vote.

II. Unfinished Business

A. Act 0304-SU-003: An Act Concerning 2003-04 Budget

President Depelteau reintroduced this Act to establish the 2003-03 budget for CGS. It was noted that there were 2 changes to the wording of the Act: 1) the committee projects were alphabetized, and 2) the addition of the Outreach and Engagement Committee. This was the second reading of this Act; the Act was approved by unanimous voice vote.

B. Act 0304-SU-004: An Act Amending the Bylaws on Budget Submission

President Emeritus Cormier reintroduced this Act explaining that this change would allow the Council to operate with an approved budget that coincides with the fiscal calendar already set. This was the second reading of this Act; the Act was approved by unanimous voice vote.

III. Elections

A. RGC

  1. Education: Bradford Burton (Uncontested)
  2. At-large: Stacey Armour (uncontested)

IV. Delegate Issues & Concerns

Nothing was brought up on the floor.

V. Officer Reports

A. Treasurer's Report

Treasurer Farrelly presented the current budget. There were no questions for her.

B. Vice President's Report

Vice President Hodak explained that the Council of Student Affairs board approved an activity fee in May that will be phased in over the next 4 years. Two new GA positions have been created to facilitate this fee. There will also be numerous large events scheduled on campus such as concerts (Dave Matthews Band, Adam Sandler, Etc.) as well as student discounts for local community events (Columbus Symphony Orchestra, CAPA, etc.). The Ohio Union Advisory Board (OUAB) must spend $25,000.00 on events for graduate and professional; student organizations. Approximately $150,000.00 will be available directly for graduate student organizations. CGS can expect to see a substantial influx in operating moneys. Delegate Pearson asked how student organizations would be eligible for funds. VP Hodak stated that organizations must be registered with the university and need a constitution and a faculty advisor and would be eligible for at least $300.00 for events. Delegate Parker asked where information would be available about the big events scheduled. VP Hodak stated that this would be facilitated by the OUAB, information will be up on the Ohio Union website, posted in the lantern, and through emails such as the Buckeye Net News. A graphic designer will be hired to do posters and would be available for student organizations to use.

VP Hodak also explained that CGS and IPC are cosponsoring a Frequent Fitness Program to encourage graduate and professional students to get out of their labs and offices. You accrue "miles" or points for various activities and submit these for prizes at the end of the quarter. This program should be up and running by Fall Quarter.

C. President’s Report

President Depelteau commented on an email he received from Alan Kalich concerning the new "Thank a Prof" Website available so that students can send thank you letters to professors.

VI. Announcements

Chairman Sosnoskie is seeking people to serve on the PR committee and would like feedback on the impact of the CGS e-voice in the past and ways to improve it. Comments can be sent to sosnoskie.1@osu.edu.

The next meeting is scheduled for 3 October 2003.

VII. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:04pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Baack (baack.4@osu.edu)
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