Student Senate
April 20, 2021
Meeting called to order by president Kendall Archer at 7 p.m.
Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg
Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves (proxy Klaus Friedli), Riley Hall, Noah Kimel, Jonathon Krull, Abigial Lang, Thomas Magnavite, Allison Moysis, Tara Nikolich, Nicole Noreen, Lyanna Novak, Enitan Onayiga, Sophia O’Neil, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Joseph Schauf, Ryan Stoynich, Collin van Waardenburg, Destiny Walker, Elijah Williams
Members absent: Megan Kowalis
Members excused: Gabriel Graves (proxy Klaus Friedli)
Discussion items
- Capital improvement vote
- Two TVs in the library, including mount and network
- $1,440 total cost
- Discussion
- Joseph Schauf raised concerns over the absence of a plan for the second TV, believes senate should fund only one of the TVs
- Angel Sacta Espinoza responded that there are a few final locations, just not a definite one yet
- Lyanna Novak, “Will these be used for commercial purposes?”
- Angel Sacta Espinoza, “They will be used to update students on events and what is going on throughout the campus.”
- Riley Hall agreed with Joseph, maybe save money for next year and just fund one for now
- Joseph Schauf, $645 if we just fund one
- Joseph Schauf raised concerns over the absence of a plan for the second TV, believes senate should fund only one of the TVs
- Motion to fund at $645 by Cece Abel
- Seconded by Collin van Waardenburg
- Motion to fund at $645 passes unanimously
- Nordic ski equipment proposal
- Looking to update some of the Nordic skiing equipment
- $2,000 total cost
- Purchasing second hand to save money
- Discussion
- Lyanna Novak, “Are the costs based on the number of people in Nordic Ski Club?”
- This is not attached to the Nordic Ski Club, it is with the Environmental Center here on campus, the equipment is free for students to use
- Collin van Waardenburg, with the gym classes here that involve skiing, they would definitely be utilized
- Angel Sacta Espinoza, a lot of individuals utilized the equipment this past year
- Motion to fund at $2,000 by Lyanna Novak
- Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
- Motion to fund at $2,000 passes unanimously
- Lyanna Novak, “Are the costs based on the number of people in Nordic Ski Club?”
- Art mural in Saint Yon’s Hall
- $500 total cost
- Design is still in the works, coordinating with Marketing and Communications
- Discussion
- Joseph Schauf, “Is there a timeline for when this will be completed?”
- Kendall Archer replied that it will be quicker than the last one. The proper individuals have been consulted and so it can be started this spring.
- Joseph Schauf, “Is there a timeline for when this will be completed?”
- Motion to fund at $500 by Sophia O’Neil
- Seconded by Cece Abel
- Motion to fund at $500 passes unanimously
- $500 total cost
- Updated plaza furniture
- $10,000 requested from Senate, $40,000-$50,000 total price
- 4 chairs and one table in each unit, looking to purchase 21 total units
- Motion to fund at $10,000 by Sophia O’Neil
- Seconded by Sam Carlson
- Motion to fund at $10,000 passes unanimously
- $10,000 requested from Senate, $40,000-$50,000 total price
- Two TVs in the library, including mount and network
- Student Wellness Club budget
- Maggie Heuer, secretary of the club and Rebecca Turner, club president, both present
- The club promotes wellness on campus
- Requested funding at $530
- Climbing wall passes-$70
- Craft supplies-$21
- Conference-$140
- Advertising-$11
- Recommended funding at $250
- Discussion
- How many members does the club have?
- It’s a new club, we have 70 people on our email list but we haven’t had club member meetings
- How do the climbing wall passes work? Are they for individuals?
- They are able to be used by any of our club members
- How many members does the club have?
- Motion to fund at $250 by Cece Abel
- Seconded by Enitan Onayiga
- Motion to fund at $250 passes unanimously
- Maggie Heuer, secretary of the club and Rebecca Turner, club president, both present
- Ballroom Dance Club budget
- Maggie Heuer present
- We teach lessons for ballroom dance to anyone interested
- Lessons are broken down by experience level
- Typically a coach teaches these lessons
- We teach lessons for ballroom dance to anyone interested
- Requested funding at $3,150
- Advertising-$40
- Professional coaching sessions-$1,768
- Recommended funding at $1,810
- Discussion
- How many people are in the club?
- Due to the lack of lessons this semester, we have laid low, 30 students on the email list
- Last semester at lessons we would have 6-10 people attend
- Will you have the same coach next year?
- Yes, she has shown interest in returning
- Is this the club’s first year?
- No, it has been around for a while
- How many people are in the club?
- Motion to fund at $1,810 by Cece Abel
- Seconded by Enitan Onayiga
- Motion to fund at $1,810 passes unanimously
- Maggie Heuer present
- Ultimate Frisbee Club budget
- Jack Pierazek, club president present
- Fosters friendship and an opportunity for students to be active
- We travel to a few tournaments each year and host two
- 30 members and growing
- Requested funding at $2,500
- Advertisement-$32
- Travel-$906
- Recommended funding at $940
- Discussion
- How far in advance have you had to cancel hotels in the past?
- It came up last year in River Falls with COVID-19, we were a day away from not making the cancellation
- Do you do any fundraising? How much do you make from it?
- Yes, we order jerseys and our players pay for them. Each jersey is about $80 each.
- How far in advance have you had to cancel hotels in the past?
- Motion to fund at $940 by Lyanna Novak
- Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
- Motion to fund at $940 passes unanimously
- Jack Pierazek, club president present
- TRBD Club budget
- Sarah Fowler club president, present
- The Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance helps an individual connected to Saint Mary’s with medical needs or other needs
- The money raised goes to the beneficiary
- In the past, we have raised $25,000 and $18,000
- The Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance helps an individual connected to Saint Mary’s with medical needs or other needs
- Requested funding at $7,932
- Band-$6,400
- Decorations and food-$750
- Advertising-$45
- Entertainment and hospitality-$360
- Recommended funding at $7,940
- Motion to fund at $7,940 by Sophia O’Neil
- Seconded by Joseph Schauf
- Motion to fund at $7,940 passes unanimously
- Sarah Fowler club president, present
- Executive board updates
- Kendall Archer, president
- Next week is our last meeting of the year, we will be meeting in person at 7 p.m. in Salvi Hall
- Masks and social distancing required
- Next week is our last meeting of the year, we will be meeting in person at 7 p.m. in Salvi Hall
- Jonathon Krull, VP of Media and Communications and executive assistant
- No updates
- Angel Sacta Espinosa, VP for Campus Affairs
- Finalizing the approved capital improvements
- Nicole Noreen, VP for Financial Affairs
- Budget season is over!
- Looking into bylaws that need to be updated
- Destiny Walker, VP for Multicultural Affairs
- Gay Pride week!
- Open mic on Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Day of Silence this Friday
- Gay Pride week!
- Mary Furlong, VP for Academic Affairs
- Next Wednesday, April 28, is the wellness day
- Elijah Williams, VP for Student Life
- Meal plan updates are due May 7
- If fully vaccinated, please update that in the health portal
- Move-out information will be coming out in the upcoming CommUNITY
- May 6 at 7 p.m.
- Graduating seniors have until May 8 to move out
- May 6 at 7 p.m.
- Sarah Fowler, SAC president
- Cocoa and Coffee this Thursday
- Stress kits on Thursday
- Harry Potter Trivia 8 p.m. Friday
- Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance this Saturday
- Marisa Naryka, adviser
- No updates
- Kendall Archer, president
- Class Officer reports
- Freshman: No updates
- Sophomore: No updates
- Junior: No updates
- Senior: Finalizing Senior Day plans, seniors should have received an email to sign up for T-shirts; fill out the Google form Dr. Marisa Naryka sent out
- Senator concerns
- Students are frustrated regarding the university’s response to the Daunte Wright shooting and lack of response to previous incidents involving Asian hate.
- Anonymous letter-writing campaign to the administration to recommend changes in regards to inclusivity; email your letter to Crystal Chavel who will collect and submit.
- Please fill out bias reports for incidents that involve these instances; responses are reviewed and followed up on. These can be done anonymously or named.
- Reports on meetings with administration and students involved in the Solidarity Movement will be coming up in the future.
- Students are frustrated regarding the university’s response to the Daunte Wright shooting and lack of response to previous incidents involving Asian hate.
- Motion to adjourn
- Motioned by Joseph Schauf
- Seconded by Sophia O’Neil
- Time 8:04 p.m.