May 24, 1995
Call to order at 3:15 pm
Agenda approved with amendments
Minutes: Add roll call to end of Minutes. Approved
Ratification of Elections
Approved in blocks of constituency
President Wallace and Vice President Chase
Vice President Flynn moved to ratify, Senator Fullhart seconded,. Approved
Off Campus
Mohammad Ali Abbas
Kristee Alm
Eddy Guzek
Jason Hulstein
Cary Krusemark
Allen Smith
Steven Tkach
Mashood Yunus
Vice President Flynn moved to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
McElroy
Megan Daniels
Vice President Flynn motion to approve
Senator Hunter second. Approved
Crawford
Mona Soukieh
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Gage A
Anne Retzloff
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded.
Approved with contingency that if her appeal is not approved the seat is forfeit
Maverick Hall
Diane Peterson, candidate withdrew
Allied Health and Nursing
Ingrid Ellingson
Tim Hagen
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Arts and Humanities
Mona Askalani
Tony Hanson
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Business
Rick Dekoter
Eric Tungland
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Education
Bradley Crep
Jennifer Gruber
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Schleicher seconded. Approved
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Chris Davies
Mohammed Nasim
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Newspaper Committee
John Katz
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Graduate Studies
Jeff Anderson
Jason Nado
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Shelly Benson
Tara Mueller
Michelle Murzyn
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Fullhart seconded. Approved
Elections Chairperson Flynn: Apologies on behalf of committee to Tara Schneider
Undeclared
Doran Hunter
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Auseth seconded Approved
Student Union
Peni Blakley
Paul Benson
Vice President Flynn motioned to approve
Senator Auseth seconded. Approved
Vice President Flynn moved to ratify the entire elections
Senator Auseth seconded Passed
*Senator Majeske abstained on all ratification's
INAUGURATION
Vice President Flynn inaugurated Matthew Chase. He introduced the assembly to Mr. Chase's family.
Matthew Chase took the oath of the office of the Vice President of the MSSA at 3:00pm
Vice President Flynn presented him with a print of student union to remember why he is here.
Matt challenged the students, the student association has not always just sat in these chairs. The Senate was active. we need to keep this active. It has been a learning process for them and will be for us. "Next year we need to remember the old saying when the time gets tough the tough gets going... education is on the back burner of Minnesota politics" "If we don't like things we are going to change them"
STANDING OVATION
Mona Wallace took the oath of the office of the President of the MSSA at 3:37 pm.
she was inaugurated by President Hammes.
STANDING OVATION
Mona thanked Kris, and the outgoing senators for a job well done and for their service, thanked students for giving her the opportunity to run. thanked those that ran with her especially Stephanie "I challenge you to understand one another." Are you aware of the difficulties students face on this campus. We can be strong and healthy if we put politics aside. Your leadership and dedication will pave the way for students at Mankato State. I challenge the administration to listen to the students.
STANDING OVATION
Vice President Flynn thanked everyone for coming.
Chair. Schriock presented to Kris Esser a gavel for her service
Schriock: it is trying "there are moments when you would like to throw the gavel at someone"
STANDING OVATION
Speaker Esser: Cheri asked today if I was going to cry. I lied Cheri. It's a thankless job, Its worth it. STANDING OVATION
Vice President Flynn We will take a voluntary recess and will reconvene at 4:05 (3:54)
Called back to order at 4:06
There was no majority winner in staff of the year so we will revote on the top three
President Report:
Kris Hammes passed out certificates of recognition to the staff.
"yes I have made mistakes this year, but no one in this room can say they are perfect."
"never forget who put you in office"
"never forget that you are a leader here"
"the best ideas come from people who are not in the positions of power."
Standing Ovation
Vice President Report
Jerry Flynn gave out awards to Mohammad Abbas He represented the students well.
Without Norma much of what we do here would never get recorded in the minutes
Matt Harmon took over mid year from the "Miser" who called it his own
Jim Louis has given of his time unlike many others except maybe Eric Bakke
Paula Perkins for always being ready but never being called on to serve the students.
Allison who comes in early all the time and serves on many committees.
Vice President Flynn: Treasurer Klinkner came up with the idea of a non mav card ID with a cash Stripe. Francis and I will be on the fiscal affairs focus group this summer to get this done.
To the President elect: think about putting a grad. student or grad studies senator on Meet and Confer.
Tomorrow at SCTC at 4:00pm there will be a fund raiser for Oklahoma.
Standing Ovation
Speakers Report
MSSA Picnic
Speaker Esser passed out certificates of recognition to the senators.
"this is a thankless job, but it is a necessary job, and each one of you are very special people"
Treasurers Report
Francis: If we can't get the Mav Card off the ground in the second year then all our hard work is for nothing. Thank you all for working with me on this balanced budget. to incoming senators "you don't lead with money rather you lead with spirit"
Staff and Committee
Academic Affairs (in writing)
semesters, flat rate tuition, academic advising center
Cultural Diversity:
Try to remember that caring for others regardless of their background is really the reason we were put on this earth.
Legislative Affairs:
There will be a tuition increase one possibility is 6% next year and 8% the following year. The other plan is 4% next year and 4% the following year with the provision that each university can decide to raise it 10%
Next year keep an eye on the Higher Ed Board.
Build the bridge to MSUSA
Take pride in the university.
Work with the administration but always question what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Public Affairs
No report
Student Affairs:
I found the administration to be friendly to work with-a big thank you to Tracy Majeske.
SAC
Thank you for giving me this opportunity
Union Board
We discussed ARAMARK's intention to raise prices in the Union.
Phase Three - we don't have money to build the addition as it is now.
Communication Board
I'd like to thank Eric Bakke if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here right now.
And Matt Harmon and Jerry Flynn
Constitution Committee:
thank all committee members, and senate for keeping us on our toes with many by-laws.
Urban Affairs
I would like to thank Stephanie, you have shown me so much. I love you
RHA
We have new letter head. Thanks for putting up with me.
Old Business
Item A
Council of Presidents
Vice President Flynn: I move to insert in section one '/Vice President' after 'President'
Senator Schleicher seconded
Coordinator Schriock: I don't see that we need this, moved to a vote.
Amendment Passed
Senator Chase moved to table for one week
Senator Thach seconded
Move to a vote 13-5-0 Passes
Item B
Non- Voting Members
Speaker read the original by-law
Senator Chase moved to table for one week. Senator Tkach seconds
Move to a vote 8-7-3 Fails
Senator Johnson called question
Senator Chase seconded
Move to vote 15-3-0 Passes
Vote on main motion needs 2/3 5-11-2 Fails
Senator Schleicher, Vice President Flynn, and President Hammes voted for it
Vice President Flynn Point of leniency
Vice President Flynn: I'd like to take a min. to present something to someone in the Gallery
A pen and clock stand was given to Cheri.
Cheri: Kris stay healthy on the Basketball court
Stephanie is our Roger Moe.
My Magic man Jim
Francis it's like we have a marriage.
The RHA NACHUR funding
I move $280 dollars
Chair Louis: they already have that.
Speaker: The senate has already approved the money
Senator Chase - I withdraw
Senator Report
John Mulcahy: (In writing)
Open Forum
Mohammad Abbas: You were all special to me.
Francis deserves a hand
Jerry showed me a leader is about stepping up when you need it it's about taking the heat
Norma taught me some about my self.
Kris taught me leadership is about loyalty.
It is important to be loyal.
Treasurer Klinkner: I thank the budget committee.
Senator Blanck: I don't know weather I've come to love this room or to hate it. I'm going to miss senate. " the choices you make dictate the lives you lead"
Vice President Flynn: move to close open forum. Senator Alm seconded Passed
Announcements
Barbecue at Margaret Healy's
Vice President Flynn I'm up for an award tomorrow please be here tomorrow night at 7:00 pm the Student Development banquet.
Phase Three Open Forum meeting. 3:00 pm in Ostrander next Wed.
Adjournment
Vice President Flynn moved to adjourn
Senator Majeske and all others present seconded. Passed 5:58
