Meeting Held at JMB 128 January 24 th, 2017(conference room) Mission Statement: The members of the United Student Association (USA) are committed to

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1 1 Meeting Held at JMB 128 January 24 th, 2017(conference room) Mission Statement: The members of the United Student Association (USA) are committed to Nurturing our community by fostering a comfortable and supportive environment. We advocate For the needs and interests of the diverse student body at South Seattle College. We strive to Accomplish this commitment by promoting and encouraging self-development, community Involvement, and cultural sensitivity. Call to order: President called the meeting to order Roll call: A. President: Jacky Tran B. Vice-President: Christina Calimlim C. Officers: I. Community Services Officer: Zari Akkuly II. III. IV. Communication Officer: Kenneth Wahu Public Relations Officer: Khoa Nguyen Social Activities Officer: Krisna Mandujano V. Issues and Concern Officer: Miranda Sullivan VI. Treasurer: Devlin Hoang D. Advisor: Monica Lundberg. E. Guest : None 1

2 2 JACKY TRAN Gifts From the Earth: 1) This event will be held on Saturday the 28 th of January. 2) It is a charity event that funds foundation scholarship for students at South, emergency funds, hospitality and Culinary Arts. 3) For those who want to volunteer, they should Liz. Jacky will send the address to all the officers. Senate Meeting 1. The meeting will be held on Tuesday the 31 st at 2 PM. 2. The president (Oertli) of South Seattle College will be attending this meeting. 3. Officers to send questions and agendas early for the president to view and prepare for them. Advocacy Day 1. The event will be on Thursday the 26 th of January 2017 in Olympia. 2. Nickey Mitchell sent an stating that the meeting with his legislator will be at 11:45am. This will be too early for the team to meet with the legislator. 3. All USA officers should be prepared with good questions to ask the legislators. 4. Schedule: 10:00am- meeting at student leadership 10:30am- Leave for Olympia. 11:30am- Estimated time of arrival. 30minutes lunch break. 12:00pm- Tour of the Capital. 1-1:30pm- Meeting with the legislator (Eileen Cody). 2:00pm- Head back to the college. 5. All are advised to dress up for the occasion. 6. Jacky and Christina might get a ride from Nickey Mitchell who is also heading to the WACTSA meeting. CHRISTINA CALIMLIM Timesheet reminder 1. From the 25 th of January all USA officers are required to sign in during their work hours and sign out when they are done. 2

3 3 2. They are also required to state what they did during the time they were working. ZARI AKKULY Motion to demand that the school administration makes it MANDATORY to send out list of textbooks and materials that students need for each class at least 10 days before the quarter begins. 1. This motion was forwarded to a later date after the team meets with other parties that make this decision. 2. A date will be communicated at a later date after making an appointment to meet with the Vice President (Peter Lortz), the book store Manager, two teachers(full and part time) 3. The reason for this motion is to improve on announcing and informing students on the books and utilities they need for their classes. 4. Sudden announcements are making students to drop out of classes because of expensive books. KENNETH WAHU Nothing to report KHOA NGUYEN Nothing to report 3

4 4 KRISNA MANDUJANO Check in volunteer for Undocumented Unafraid Organizations confirmed. 1. The speakers of this event will be: (a) 21 Progress (b) Sarah Sabay- From Trio (c) Colectiva De Pueblo Legal. (d) ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union of Washington) (e) Immigration attorney: Karol Brown. (f) Latino Community Fund. 2. Tabling (a) Latino Community Fund. (b) Casa Latina. (c) Entre Hermanos. (d) Puentes. Decorating the office. 1) The officers all thinking of remodeling the office and giving it a new look. We can move the furniture but if we need to move the machines and computers, IT department will do that. 2) Khoa will be taking pictures at this event. MIRANDA SULLIVAN Nothing to report. 4

5 5 DEVLIN HOANG Budget and S & A fee report. i) This week budget was $ 3, Most of it being salary to the team. ii) UW trip cost $ for food. Department United Student Association Date Category Description Notes Amount 1/19/2017 Winter retreat UW trip $ /24/2017 Payroll Salary expense $2, /24/2017 Marketing supply Bulletin board $ /24/2017 General supplies Tea and Coffee $ /24/2017 Social activities Talent show $72.95 $3, SALARY EXPENSE 26% 74% 1 2 Blue- Remaining funds Red- Amount of funds spent 5

6 6 MONICA LUNDBERG ASUW thank you i) Send thank you note to the UW student government for hosting us. USA minutes needed for last meetings (required for public documents records on website) i) Approved minutes should be posted on the website as soon as possible. Academic Success forms due Jan 23, i) All officers that haven t submitted their academic forms should do it as soon as possible. Student of Color Conference deadline Feb 17 (conference April 6-8) Gates Foundation Visit Jan 24. Time management updates. Foundation Scholarships due Jan 30 i) Get the word out to students who need help in paying their tuition. Friday, Jan 27 Student Life offices closed due to training Feb 1 2:30-4:30 required Student Life student staff training USA short hand goals 1. Establishment and upkeep of a school paper 2. Improving physical and mental health 3. Promoting a tobacco free campus. 4. Lowering the prices of textbooks and cost of tuition 5. ORCA accessibility 6. Environmental sustainability 7. Supporting homeless students and raising awareness 6

7 7 Committee assignments; ABE/Gel Faculty Tenure- Miranda. Safety- Krisna and Kenneth. Bookstore- Krisna. IEP Faculty tenure- Devlin and Khoa. Elections committee- Jacky, Christina, and Khoa Budget committee- Jacky, Devlin, and Krisna. Bylaws committee- Krisna, Jacky Meeting 3:50 pm Minutes approved by the USA members 7