{"id":251,"date":"2011-04-20T21:28:03","date_gmt":"2011-04-21T01:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/sga\/?p=251"},"modified":"2011-04-20T21:28:03","modified_gmt":"2011-04-21T01:28:03","slug":"april-13-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/sga\/2011\/04\/20\/april-13-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"April 13 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. I. <\/em>Call to Order <\/em>Michael (9:08)<\/strong> <\/em><\/li>\n
  2. II. <\/em>Roll Call\/Prayer<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Present: <\/em>Benjamin Bergey, Michael Spory, Will Morris, Sarah Beck, Janelle Freed, Alli Eanes, Dan Sigmans, Matt Dean, Erika Babikow, Courtney Walker, Todd Hooley, Hannah Wenger, Amin Laboriel, Hannah Schrock, Laci Gautsche, Brittney Wenger, Nels Akerson, Amy Springer, Vi Dutcher, Ken L. Nafziger<\/p>\n

    Absent: <\/em>Heidi Bauman<\/p>\n

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    1. III. <\/em>Approval of Minutes<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Motion 13042011-1 to approve the minutes with the change of one letter: Janelle<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Second: Hannah S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Motion passed<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. IV. <\/em>Announcements<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        –<\/em>None<\/p>\n

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        1. V. <\/em>Committee Reporting<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          a. Undergraduate Council: <\/em>Janelle shared that Follett came in to encourage faculty to get their<\/p>\n

          book requests in for next semester as soon as possible in order for students to save the most<\/p>\n

          money.\u00a0 In addition, the library staff came in to talk about their budget allocation and how much<\/p>\n

          each department was given.\u00a0 Finally, they discussed chapel; the PAs sent a letter to request that<\/p>\n

          all faculty and staff attempt to attend chapel once a week in order to boost attendance and<\/p>\n

          encourage students to come.<\/p>\n

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          1. VI. <\/em>Old Business<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            a. Faculty Forum: <\/em>This is now a different day: Tuesday the 19th<\/sup> at 8:00 in Common Grounds!<\/p>\n

            b.<\/em> Budget: <\/em>Will shared that every club leader turned in the club folder and there were no budget<\/p>\n

            appeals so there were no budget changes since our preliminary approval.<\/p>\n

            Motion 13042011-2 to approve the 2011-2012 SGA budget: Alli<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Second: Janelle<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Motion passed<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. VII. <\/em>New Business<\/em>\n
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              1. a. <\/em>Music Series Planning: <\/em>Michael shared that Doug Wandersee is already requesting help with planning next year\u2019s music series so that he is able to work on getting desired musicians lined up over the summer.\u00a0 Amin and Brittney agreed to serve on a committee with CAC members to help brainstorm ideas for musicians.<\/li>\n
              2. b. <\/em>Student Lecture Series: <\/em>Alli shared that she met with Brian Martin Burkholder and they came up with ideas for potential keynote speakers for next year\u2019s SLS.\u00a0 The suggested names were Shane Hipps, Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, Carolyn Heggen, and Francis Chan.\u00a0 In addition, another suggestion was to ask a Muslim Imam (which is the equivalent of a Christian preacher) to add some diversity.\u00a0 In order to try to narrow down the list, senators were asked to give suggestions for who would be good\/not good for the SLS. Many senators were enthusiastic about bringing someone new to campus who hasn\u2019t been there before (Shane Hipps and Shane Claiborne both spoke at Mennonite Convention and Claiborne has already spoken at EMU twice).\u00a0 Many felt Carolyn Heggen sounded like a really interesting choice and there was also a lot of excitement surrounding Rob Bell.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Motion 13042011-3 to recommend Rob Bell and Carolyn Heggen as speakers to pursue for the SLS next year: Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Second: Janelle<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Motion passed 14-1-1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. c. <\/em>Mennonite\/s Writing Conference: <\/em>Kirsten Beachy came in to share that EMU is hosting the Mennonite\/s Writing Conference March 29-April 1, 2012.\u00a0 This conference would include break-out sessions, writing workshops, and panels for local and regional authors.\u00a0 In addition, there is usually a lifetime tribute for Mennonite writers, scholars, and publishers.\u00a0 Some events will be open to the public, while others will be available only to those who register.\u00a0 She came to SGA to ask if SGA could recommend particular writers\/musicians from the Mennonite tradition for this conference and\/or activities that would be of interest to students.\u00a0 She also wanted to inquire as to whether SGA would be interested in co-sponsoring the conference or an event\/s connected with it.\u00a0 Suggestions were Trent Wagler, Keith Hershberger, Phyllis Pellman, Rhoda Jantzen, and Brad Yoder.\u00a0 Others suggested a student-led coffeehouse where students can share their writings\u2026possibly with a contest?\u00a0 One senator suggested that it would be a coffeehouse like that would be something SGA could sponsor.\u00a0 Others suggested workshops on writing spoken-word poetry or songwriting.<\/li>\n
                2. VIII. <\/em>Open Floor<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  -Todd shared that he was in conversation today with a student who felt that SGA doesn\u2019t always have the power to get stuff done (i.e. nothing was really done about the commuter lounge situation).\u00a0 While that particular situation was a little different because it was student-driven initiative where SGA was just asked for advice; however, it\u2019s a very valid concern and should be addressed next year at the retreat since it is a little late in the year to change the lounge.\u00a0 One senator suggested that sending out an initial\/continual reminders that SGA is always open for students to bring their concerns.\u00a0 Senators also suggested emphasizing the Opinion Board and encouraging students to feed off each other and share ideas.<\/p>\n

                  -Last week is the FINAL SGA meeting for this year!<\/p>\n

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                  1. IX. <\/em>Adjournment<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n


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                    Motion 13042011-4 to adjourn: Will<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Second: Dan<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Motion passed <\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Meeting adjourned (10:06)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    <\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    I. Call to Order Michael (9:08) II. Roll Call\/Prayer Present: Benjamin Bergey, Michael Spory, Will Morris, Sarah Beck, Janelle Freed, Alli Eanes, Dan Sigmans, Matt Dean, Erika Babikow, Courtney Walker, Todd Hooley, Hannah Wenger, Amin Laboriel, Hannah Schrock, Laci Gautsche, Brittney Wenger, Nels Akerson, Amy Springer, Vi Dutcher, Ken L. Nafziger Absent: Heidi Bauman III.....<\/p>

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