Present: Rode, King, Siniscalchi, Patterson, Hetland, Oliver, Montecalvo, Stuart, Stikeman, Anderson
Absent: Boutmy, Ferrara, Glass
- Report of the President
-Organization Changes
-Executive position bylaw changes
We need to change the bylaws soon. Look over job titles, and say what’s done and add what you do that might not be in the position. Think big, and make the position of value.
-Making a difference – social change issues
I want us to take on a social change issue. There are a few ones that we can think about. I think we should brainstorm ideas now.
-Think of ways to promote anti-drunk driving
- Report of the Finance Chair
Anderson: Finance, SOARC Chair and Coordinator can witness signature cards; FBP has reduced their recruitment line to save money, security groups no longer pay ½ they pay 1/3, the other 1/3 is paid by the union and the other 1/3 is paid by us. Now, if your event requires security, non-URI students pay $5, and students need to pay at least $2. This handbook gives us the ability for water sales and coat check to receive that. The fines are changed for immediate consideration. Reimbursements got reduced from $100 to $50. This was to protect them. This will help reinforce purchase requisitions. Food is clearer now, so the language is different. Groups need to pay 50% minimum for instruction, now.
Offense changes:
Originally:
1st offense: 25% penalty
2nd: 50% frozen
3rd: 100% frozen
Now:
1st: 25% frozen
2nd: 50% frozen
3rd: 100% frozen
Finance Handbook
-Security
-Reduced penalties (after the fact purchase requisition & immediate consideration)
-Signature Card Witnesses
Purchase Requisition
-For Treasurer
-Request for additional steel cash boxes
-Started writing a purchase requisition, but needs treasurer input
- Report of the SOARC Chair
Presidents meeting
-Went well
-People enjoyed format
-It is in stations where we have breakout sessions instead of just being a 30-40 minute informative meeting when you lecture them
-Got more questions than usual because of the small groups
Presidents Forum
-Started it on Facebook, September 14, 2015
-If any exec members would like to be added, let me know
-This is where presidents of orgs can post in one spot
Committee
-Would like more members
-Right now there are 4 members (including chair)
-Mondays at 3
-Re-rec began today, September 15, 2015
-Ends Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (expect high traffic)
- Report of the Campus Chair
-Trying to work more on safety and beautification of the school
-Trying to make the campus environment more inclusive
-Thursdays from 5-6
- Report of the External Chair
-New Vice-Chair needed
-Work with committee tomorrow to decide when to pass out magnets
-Trying to get in contact with police to learn about orange stickers
- Report of the Cultural Chair
Diversity Week Program:
-11.00 am, Friday, October 2, 2015
-During some of the activity debriefs, we will be aiming to get students input about how they see and would like to see student senate promoting diversity and inclusion on campus
Homecoming
-October 17, 2015
-Ideas: Popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, mud pies with pudding cups and toppings such as m&m’s, Oreo’s, Marshmallows, and other fall/URI colored or themed toppings
-Possibly a combination of the above (depending on the cost) for those who want to participate or just have a small hand out for those who don’t want something interactive
-Will be looking into costs with Matt
Ace of Cakes
-Planned sometime in late November
-Possibly the Monday afternoon when we get back from Thanksgiving break
Money Donation Thank You Card
-Guiding eyes for the blind
-In Michelle’s desk
- Report of the Academic Chair
-Trying to get rid of the Providence Journal storage boxes in the academic buildings
-You are allowed to have final exams on Saturdays
-“Meet your college representative” flyers
- Report of the Vice President
Senator Orientation
-Waiting on confirmation
-October 12, at 7.00 pm