Executive Board Meeting 15-12 Thursday, October 8, 2015 @ 8 ...
Executive Board Meeting 15-12 Thursday, October 8, 2015 @ 8:30am MSU Boardroom, MUSC room 201 Called to Order 8:43am Present D’Angela, D’Souza, Guarna, Ibe, Nestico-Semianiw, Osazuwa, Stegmaier Late Gillis Absent Others Present J. McGowan (General Manager), V. Scott (Recording Secretary), S. Nadarajah (SRA member), Helen Zhang (DRO), Michael Gill (Spark Coordinator) 1.
Adopt Agenda
Moved by Nestico-Semianiw, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the agenda, as presented. Amendment Guarna – strike Business Items #3 and 5 from the agenda Moved by Nestico-Semianiw, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the agenda, as amended. Passes Unanimously 2.
Adopt Minutes
Moved by Stegmaier, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the minutes from Executive Board meetings 15-10 – September 24, 2015 and 15-11 – October 1, 2015, as circulated. In Favour: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstentions: 2 Motion Passes 2.
Elections Report – Zhang presented
Zhang summarized the report
Questions D’Angela stated that if there were any challenges to the rules to please let them know so that they can support the dept. Nestico-Semianiw asked if they were talking to the faculty societies so that they are aware of everything. Zhang responded that it was not their responsibility to make that effort. She explained that they just change things on their end and reinforce it on the website and through email. Gillis arrived at 8:49am 3.
SCSN Report – attached
4.
Spark – Michael Gill presented
Gill summarized the report.
D’Souza and Guarna left at 8:54am
EB 15-11
October 1, 2015
Page 2
Questions McGowan asked if the academic success workshops are similar to SSC, or if they have a different perspective. Gill responded that it was different, as their workshops have three different sessions with smaller groups of students. Ibe asked what the difference was between an average MSU member and someone registered with spark. Gill responded that the workshops are separate from the weekly programs and everyone is welcome. Nestico-Semianiw asked if there were any leaders not enjoying the roles as much as they thought they would. He asked if there were any ideas for engagement. Gill responded that it was a great concern. He explained that they will be having ‘one on one’ sessions with teams, but also that he approaches them if they aren’t enjoying it. Gill added that engagement is over and above. Osazuwa asked if there was any programming that overlapped with spark and the workshops. Gill responded that there are different activities, and while there may be overlap with theory there isn’t repetition. D’Angela pointed out that if spark needed more for their promotions budget that it would have to come to EB to be allocated. 5.
Information and Question Period
6.
McGowan reported that the University portal for event management has been down, so they’ve been working on that for Clubs. He explained that it was promised that it would be up by yesterday, but some still cannot access it. McGowan reported that the Board of Directors have been talking about some structural changes within the organization for help with pt services, HR, clubs, and training and development. McGowan reported that they have replaced 152 HSR cards, and have cut the first cheque for that. D’Angela reported that the Budget Town Hall will be October 27 from 4-6pm in Council Chambers. He explained that this was for students to know where their money is going. He asked if the Board knew any students who would be interested in forming a working group about the MSU Bursary to let him know. Ibe asked if there was promotion for the Town Hall. D’Angela responded that there was. Nestico-Semianiw reported that today is the debate for Mac Votes in the MUSC Atrium, 12-3. Ibe reported that he has been having conversations with the Librarians and trying to have Innis Library open for longer. Osazuwa reported that he’s still working with the President of the University on the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Wooder reported that Mac Votes is going strong, and that Nestico-Semianiw was on CBC yesterday promoting it. Wooder gave props to Nestico-Semianiw and the Advocacy Team on the election outreach campaign. Adjournment and Time of Next Meeting
Time of Next Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015 8:30am MSU Boardroom, MUSC 201 Adjourned at 9:12am
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Adopt Agenda
Moved by Nestico-Semianiw, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the agenda, as presented. Amendment Guarna – strike Business Items #3 and 5 from the agenda Moved by Nestico-Semianiw, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the agenda, as amended. Passes Unanimously 2.
Adopt Minutes
Moved by Stegmaier, seconded by D’Souza that the Executive Board adopt the minutes from Executive Board meetings 15-10 – September 24, 2015 and 15-11 – October 1, 2015, as circulated. In Favour: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstentions: 2 Motion Passes 2.
Elections Report – Zhang presented
Zhang summarized the report
Questions D’Angela stated that if there were any challenges to the rules to please let them know so that they can support the dept. Nestico-Semianiw asked if they were talking to the faculty societies so that they are aware of everything. Zhang responded that it was not their responsibility to make that effort. She explained that they just change things on their end and reinforce it on the website and through email. Gillis arrived at 8:49am 3.
SCSN Report – attached
4.
Spark – Michael Gill presented
Gill summarized the report.
D’Souza and Guarna left at 8:54am
EB 15-11
October 1, 2015
Page 2
Questions McGowan asked if the academic success workshops are similar to SSC, or if they have a different perspective. Gill responded that it was different, as their workshops have three different sessions with smaller groups of students. Ibe asked what the difference was between an average MSU member and someone registered with spark. Gill responded that the workshops are separate from the weekly programs and everyone is welcome. Nestico-Semianiw asked if there were any leaders not enjoying the roles as much as they thought they would. He asked if there were any ideas for engagement. Gill responded that it was a great concern. He explained that they will be having ‘one on one’ sessions with teams, but also that he approaches them if they aren’t enjoying it. Gill added that engagement is over and above. Osazuwa asked if there was any programming that overlapped with spark and the workshops. Gill responded that there are different activities, and while there may be overlap with theory there isn’t repetition. D’Angela pointed out that if spark needed more for their promotions budget that it would have to come to EB to be allocated. 5.
Information and Question Period
6.
McGowan reported that the University portal for event management has been down, so they’ve been working on that for Clubs. He explained that it was promised that it would be up by yesterday, but some still cannot access it. McGowan reported that the Board of Directors have been talking about some structural changes within the organization for help with pt services, HR, clubs, and training and development. McGowan reported that they have replaced 152 HSR cards, and have cut the first cheque for that. D’Angela reported that the Budget Town Hall will be October 27 from 4-6pm in Council Chambers. He explained that this was for students to know where their money is going. He asked if the Board knew any students who would be interested in forming a working group about the MSU Bursary to let him know. Ibe asked if there was promotion for the Town Hall. D’Angela responded that there was. Nestico-Semianiw reported that today is the debate for Mac Votes in the MUSC Atrium, 12-3. Ibe reported that he has been having conversations with the Librarians and trying to have Innis Library open for longer. Osazuwa reported that he’s still working with the President of the University on the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Wooder reported that Mac Votes is going strong, and that Nestico-Semianiw was on CBC yesterday promoting it. Wooder gave props to Nestico-Semianiw and the Advocacy Team on the election outreach campaign. Adjournment and Time of Next Meeting
Time of Next Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015 8:30am MSU Boardroom, MUSC 201 Adjourned at 9:12am
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