External 10-5-16

MEETING START TIME: 5:30

ATTENDANCE: Donnelly, Bertel, Lawrence, Bailey, Ohadoma, Porter

Committee: Chairman Donnelly, Vice-Chair Lawrence, Senator Bertel, Senator Bailey, Senator Porter, Senator Ohadoma

Absent:

Non-Committee: Senator Bachilas

 

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:

 

  • Voter Info Booth Wrap-Up
    • Went well, absentee ballots and registration forms were distributed
    • Real Estate Companies are distributing change of residency forms to their tenants, which could cause problems with financial aid with URI if students choose to change their residency
  • Bressler Voter Registration Event
    • Senator Bennet and Senator Donnelly are teaming up to provide voter registration forms and absentee ballots to the residents of Bressler Hall on 10/6 at 3pm
  • Narragansett Clean Up
    • This weekend (10/8 10am-2pm @ Eastward and Bonnet)
    • There will be a google doc on Gavel Gang to organize rides
    • Community Service slips will be provided
  • Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving 5k)
    • NEED VOLUNTEERS
    • Entry ticket is a can of food
    • Food will go to Rhody Outpost
    • Methods to increase off-campus turnout:
      • Set up bins to donate food at the commuter lots, Ann O’Brien property management office (plus other RE offices)
      • Advertise on social media, or ask RE agencies to send emails about it

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNMENT TIME:  5:49