Secretary's Report to the Council of Graduate Students
September 30, 2005
The September 23rd meeting of the Executive Committee was called to order at 11:30am.
Members in attendance: President Barbara Pletz, Vice President Cathy Baack, Treasurer Waverly Gordon, Chair Christopher Alvarez-Breckenr, Chair Patty Cunningham, Vice President Emeritus Kerry Hodak, and Chair Soonhyang Kim. (Secretary Jane Evans and Chair and President Emeritus Jamie Depelteau arrived at 12:30.)
I. Old Business
A. Computers: There are two computers available.
II. New Business
A. Resolutions: Three resolutions will be put forward at the September 30 Delegate Meeting. President Barb Pletz authored resolutions commending: William A.T. Clark for his service as CGS advisor and Susan Fisher who has been Secretary of University Senate. Treasurer Waverly Gordon authored an amendment to the budget concerning a donation of funds to the Katrina Relief effort.
B. Freeman Report: Barb announced that the Freeman Report has been issued. She will make copies available to those who are interested in reading the report.
C. GCBC Update: President Pletz and Vice President Baack presented a status report about appointments to GCBC. There are faculty, staff, and student appointments that will be made this fall.
D. Agenda for 9/30: President Pletz presented the proposed agenda. The meeting will be held in 150 Younkin Success Center at 3:30pm. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. The guest speaker is Vernon Baisden, Vice President for Public Safety. New delegate orientation will begin at 3:00pm. Copies of the agenda, acts, and resolutions will be provided at the meeting.
E. Update on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts: President Pletz reminded executive committee members about the Spaghetti Dinner for Katrina Victims on October 10th. The event is sponsored by the three student governments and the Greek Councils. Information and details about the dinner are posted on the CGS web site. A motion was heard in favor of CGS donating $200 for each of ten graduate students who are currently enrolled at OSU and whose homes were destroyed by the hurricane. Secretary Evans made the motion that was seconded by Treasurer Gordon. The donations are being handled through the Student Advocacy Center.
F. Promoting CGS: Discussion of plans was postponed until the next Exec meeting. In the absence of Chair Crawford, Jamie volunteered to prepare the first promotional poster. James will reserve space on the CABS for display of the poster. The cost for displaying an 11 X 17 inch poster for 4 weeks is $20.
III Officer Reports
A. Treasure Gordon: Requests for reimbursements for members' expenses related to the Executive Committee retreat are due to Treasurer Gordon by October 7th. Treasurer Gordon presented her report which was approved with minor corrections. The budget will be distributed at the Delegate Meeting.
B. Vice President Baack: The vice president's report is posted in the meeting materials for the September 30th meeting. There are numerous RGC seats to be filled. Delegate elections will be held at the meeting. The Proceedings from the Hayes Graduate Research Forum are at the printer and will be received shortly.
C. Chair Kim submitted a written report related to her participation in a recent conference on linguistic diversity.
D. President Pletz reported on three University initiatives. There are plans to develop: a math and science focused high school, an imagining research machine, and a senior citizen facility for retired faculty.
President Pletz also reported that the graduate student housing facility will be dedicated to William Hall.
E. Chair Cunningham reported on future events that will include Ugly Tuna (at the Gateway Center), a hockey tailgate in November, and Happy Hour prizes. This is a new year for CGS, and Chair Cunningham has brought fresh and exciting ideas to the table once again!
Meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Evans