Student Government Association
Board of Governors
10/1/2008
Hatfield’s A&B, 7:30p.m.

I.Call to Order
-Vice President Napier called the meeting to order.

II.Roll Call
-Secretary Graziani called the roll.

III.Reading and Approval of Minutes

IV.Executive Reports

President Parsons
-We have launched Engage ‘08. http://engage08.wvu.edu
-Had a lunch meeting to discuss the new childcare facility.

Vice President Napier
-No report.

Attorney General Gutta
-No report.

Chief of Staff McIntosh
-Apologized for her recent absences.

Chief of Staff Queen
-No report.

Director of Communications Peters
-In class.

Director of Greek Affairs Curry
-Absent.

Executive Secretary Poling
-No report.

Elections Chair Dobson
-Homecoming King and Queen campaigning is underway.

Maniac Director Bailey
-Will be working with the SHOP program.
-Ryan Combs will be the SHOP-SGA liaison.

Outreach Director Judy
-Absent.

Outreach Director Yachini
-Absent.

Off-Campus Housing Director Fink
-No report.

Treasurer Greenberg
-No report.

V.Open Student Forum I
-Molly Wilson and Shane Miller: If anyone is interested in applying for Mr. or Ms. Mountaineer, applications are due Friday.
-Robby Queen: If anyone knows of any outstanding alumni, faculty, or staff, please go to http://mountaineerweek.wvu.edu and fill out an application.

VI.Old Business
A. Naming of Student Representatives to the Presidential Search Committee: Governor Rogers
-Stephanie Busby, a first year Medical student. Approved.
-Ron K. Cheng, an undergraduate sophomore Political Science student. Approved.
-Alternate: Kacie Kidd, an undergraduate junior Biology student. Approved.

VII.New Business
A. Bureau of Finance Report 2008-12: Treasurer Greenberg
-College Republicans-Assist in attaining a projector to enhance club meetings, and purchasing t-shirts to be used as advertisements around campus. Requesting $500. Time sensitive: grant passed.
-Plant and Soil Sciences Club-Aide in funding a trip to the Southeastern Regional Collegiate Soils Contest. Requesting $500. Time sensitive: grant passed.
-Public Interests Advocates-Used to purchase postage for the annual “Fall Appeal,” a statewide fundraising campaign. Requesting $500. No representative present.

VIII.Governors’ Reports

Governor Fortunato
-The Greek vs. Student Orgs basketball game will be Thursday October 2nd at 6:30 following Airbands.
-He is in need of 6 more representatives from student orgs, 4 more representatives from Greek orgs, and 2 referees.

Governor France
-No report.

Governor Mathias
-No report.

Governor McCulloch
-No report.

Governor Miller
-No report.

Governor Mitchell
-No report.

Governor Pearson
-Met with the Student Sierra Coalition about the President’s Climate Commitment.

Governor Perry
-The nominations for co-chair and recording secretary of Student Connections are taking place now.

Governor Ramsey
-Absent.

Governor Richmond
-No report.

Governor Rogers
-No report.

Governor Seitz
-The 2010 Implementation Team has been meeting. These discussions are very useful in achieving the 2010 goals.

Governor Thomaselli
-Met with Web Services about the PhotoVoice website.

Governor Wyatt
– No report.

Governor Zuccari
-The United Way is working very hard.
-Student Organizations are continuing to donate to the cause.

IX.Athletic Council Reports

Athletic Councilman Donato
-Absent.

Athletic Councilwoman Werner
-Absent.

X.Advisors’ Reports

XI.Open Student Forum II
-Governor Thomaselli moved to adopt the previous SGA mission statement as the permanent one. A resolution will be available at next week’s meeting.
-The Mountaineer Jeffersonian will be giving the United Way 10% of all advertising revenue.
-President Parsons would like the Governors and Executives to rededicate themselves on working together.

XII.Announcements
-The Mountaineer Week Challenge Games are open to every student. This includes the PRT Cram, Mountaineer Idol, Coin Collections, etc.
-The Auburn Tailgate will be 11:30-1:30 at E. Moore Hall before the game. They are in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please see Governor France.

XIII.Adjournment
8:34pm.