I.Call to Order
– Vice-President Peters called the meeting to order
II.Roll Call
– Daniel Brummage called the roll
III.Reading and Approval of Minutes
– Governor Richmond moved and Governor Fortunato seconded
IV.Executive Reports
a.President Zuccari
Congratulated Cassie Werner as first ever female Maniacs Director
b.Vice President Peters
SGA will be sponsoring 20 spots to the Student Leadership Symposium in April 18, 2009 at Lyon Tower. Governors will get priority. Michael Powell will be speaking at 2:00 pm.
c.Attorney General Bailey
Please, all governors e-mail what they are working on by the end of the week
d.Board Secretary Brummage
No report
e.Chief of Staff Lewallen
No report
f.Chief of Staff Poling
Working on Stress-Busters Week and the SGA inauguration
g.Communications Director Davis
No report
h.Executive Secretary Russell
No report
i.Elections Chair Dooley
No Report
j.Elections Chair Gutta
No report
k.Maniac Director Cassie Werner
Looking for a governor to be a liaison with the Maniacs
l.Outreach Director Graziani
Next week is the CCE’s week of engagement and SGA will be participating. There will be a table set up on the green and a volleyball team put together
m.Outreach Director Church
No report
n.Off-Campus Housing Director Beck
No report
o.Press Secretary McCarrison
No report
p.Student Health Chair Bond
No report
q.Student Health Chair Prabhu
Will be looking at the student health centers of peer institutions. The board will be starting with the University of Maryland
r.Treasurer Ramsey
No report
V.Open Student Forum I
– No comments from the public
VI.Old Business
– No old business
VII.New Business
– City Council Candidates Present
– John Gaddis (2nd Ward), Ron Bane (1st Ward), Jenney Selin (4th Ward), Mike Shuman (5th Ward), Shane Martis (6th Ward), Marti Shamberger (5th Ward), George Papandreas (1st Ward), Charlie Byrer (3rd Ward)
– Candidates encouraged students to vote and get involved with city council. The election is April 28th and with 27,000 student votes, students can make a difference.
– Former governor Rodgers spoke on behalf of candidate Bill Byrne and stressed his importance to the Sunnyside Up Project as a founder.
– Red Cross Club
– Blood and Bone Marrow Drive from 1-7 next Tuesday in the Mountainlair Ballrooms 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
VIII.Governor’s Reports
a.Governor Bostic
No Report
b.Governor Butts
No Report
c.Governor Casto
Will be starting a peer mentor group for those interested in study abroad.
There will also be a questionnaire on the International Program and possible improvements
d.Governor Cheng
It is sexual assault month … Be Aware.
e.Governor Covitz
No report
f.Governor Fortunato
No report
g.Governor Hess
Was asked to set on the Advisory Worker Committee.
Will be discussing RAs receiving priority registration for classes
h.Governor Kast
Meeting with former governor Eric Rodgers to talk about writing into the new constitution something about governors representing student organizations.
i.Governor Mols
No report
j.Governor Quinn
No report
k.Governor Richmond
Is talking with the Sierra Club about raising the green grade of the University
Also talking to Anita Mayer about RA priority registration and working on the initiative with Governor Hess.
Already met with a focus group about sending classes to the Evansdale Campus next year and which GEC classes would be best on that campus.
There is currently a need for replacement members on the Parking and Transportation Committee
l.Governor Sobonya
Is working on possible amendments to the Promise Cap bill and ideally getting it killed
m.Governor Taylor
Attended the safety conference and will be working further with Bob Roberts on campus issues.
n.Governor Vaghedi
No report
o.Governor Wilson
Next week is the CCE’s Week of Engagement and Jonathan Sprinkles will be speaking Monday at 7 pm in the Mountainlair as part of this event.
IX.Athletic Council Reports
a.Athletic Councilwomen Crutchfield
No report
b.Athletic Councilman Folio
No report
X.Advisor’s Reports
– None
XI.Open Student Forum II
– No comments
XII.Announcements
– Pete Deremer was recognized as receiving the executive position of Web Master.
XIII.Adjournment
– At 8:25 pm