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Student Senate

Minutes 09.06.11

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AgendaÌý

Tuesday September 6, 2011Ìý

6:30 p.m. Campbell Dinning RoomÌý

Student Life and Technology CenterÌý

I. Call to OrderÌý

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II. Special BusinessÌý

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III. Announcements and Constituent ConcernsÌý

  • SprinklersÌý
    • Sprinklers in front of the SLTC seem to be wastefully watering mud, and are in the way of the pathway getting everyone wet. Ìý
      • Dr. Carney-Hall has already contacted those in charge of this system about their placement. The sprinklers, however, are not just watering mud; there are new grass seedlings in the ground that need the water!Ìý
    • Sprinklers in front of the Art Complex seem to be only watering the pavement. Ìý
      • We need to send a work order in about that.Ìý
  • Annie (Galloway) Can we add Trashcans to the Designated Smoking Areas?Ìý
    • People are using the ashtrays as trashcans, which is a fire hazard.Ìý
  • Audrey (Sophomore)Ìý
    • The Hardin Gazebo is attracting TONS of people, would it be possible to add additional benches around the gazebo near the grill?Ìý
  • Emily (Raney)Ìý
    • Raney Girls are still wondering why they can’t bunk their beds.Ìý
      • Dean Wiltgen is on it.Ìý

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IV. Departmental Liaison ReportsÌý

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V. Committee ReportsÌý

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  • Academic Policy with LaRonda MitchellÌý
    • Send LaRonda any concerns to bring to AP meetings!Ìý
    • Please send any feedback regarding low attendance on Honors Day.Ìý

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  • Financial Committee with Clay Christian Ìý
    • Discretionary Request from SBC (BBQ)Ìý
      • Not enough detail (just prices, not amounts), insect repellent (not something FinCom funds…)? Cooking gear, serving utensils (available in the SLTC kitchen).Ìý
      • FinCom recommends not to accept this proposal, but to have SBC redraft their proposal with additional detail and bring it back to FinCom next week. Ìý
      • Motion to accept Fincom’s recommendation (Anvesh-Village)Ìý
        • No objections or abstentionsÌý
        • Motion passesÌý

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  • Committee on Everything Awesome with Dean Jim Wiltgen and Dr. Karla Carney-HallÌý
    • There will be a 9/11 Remembrance event on Sunday at 7pm in WorshamÌý
      • This will include student musical performancesÌý
      • Be on the lookout for posters and Communications for more infoÌý
    • Thursday during lunch students have the opportunity to sign a banner on the Sun Porch which will be sent to a First Responder from who worked in NYC on 9/11Ìý

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  • Environmental Concerns Committee with Emily CanonÌý
    • Filling for ECC positions is open. They close this Friday at 7 pm. Contact canonea@hendrix.edu for applications. Ìý
    • All general meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Ìý
    • Glass and free store are still TBD.Ìý

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  • Media Committee with Courtney JohnsonÌý
    • Filing for Troubadour Associate Editor has been extended to next Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Email Courtney Johnson for an application. Ìý
    • We are out of 2011 Troubadours. A few have been saved for students currently abroad. After they have had a chance to pick theirs up next semester we will pass out any that are left over.Ìý

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  • Multicultural Development Committee with Calvin PunÌý
    • First meeting is at 8pm on Thursday in MillsÌý

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  • Campus Kitty with Malena OuthayÌý
    • CK applications are out! E-mail Malena Outhay for an application or pick one up on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes. Applications are due Friday at 4pm to Malena. Ìý

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  • Social Committee with Will PhillipsÌý Ìý
  • It's that time of year again where we make an enthusiastic nod to our Greek free lifestyle here at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. What better way to do that with some heavy competition! So come one come all as we pit dorm against dorm in an event attending royal. Non-dorm livers are also encouraged to compete and attend.Ìý
    • Tuesday September 13th: Cookout! 7pm Hardin Lawn all attendees earn points for their selected dorm.Ìý
    • Wednesday September 14th: Lip Sync Off 8:00pm-10:00pm Worsham. Gather a group of your dorm mates (or fly solo) and perform to see who has what it takes to win the prize. Don't live in a dorm? No problem! Make your group and earn points for the dorm of your choice as well as attaining a sweet trophy. Props and costumes as of course encouraged. Sigh up e-mails to KoonAC@hendrix.eduÌý
    • Thursday September 15th: Relay Race Starts in the brick pit at 6pm. Make a team of 5 to compete in an eating contest, puzzle solving, and giant water pong! (come dressed to get messy). Sigh up e-mails to Phillipswg@hendrix.eduÌý
    • Saturday September 17th: Foam Party. 10-1 Brickpit. Wristband will be handed out Tuesday (Sept 13th) through Friday (Sept 16th) from 11-2 in front of the Caf. They will also be handed out Tuesday-Thursday from 5-7.Ìý

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  • Volunteer Action Committee with Rachel RobbinsÌý
    • First Service Saturday: EcoFest, Saturday, September 10, email Rachel if you would like to volunteer.Ìý

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  • Student and Academic Concerns Committee with Daniel Williams and LaRondaÌý

No ReportÌý

  • Communications Committee with Adelia ShiffrawÌý
    • No reportÌý

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  • Committee on Committees with Gabe BreshearsÌý
    • All committees (ie Conduct Committee, etc, have now been notified of their positions, if you have not been notified, you are not on the committee)Ìý

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  • Executive Committee with Desh DeepakÌý
    • No report.Ìý

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VII. New BusinessÌý

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VIII. AdjournmentÌý

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