California State University, Bakersfield Associated Students, Incorporated
Board of Directors
April 1st, 2016 – 3:15pm Walter Stiern Library, ITV Studio C
MINUTES (Open Session)
Present: Jennifer Sanchez, Anish Mohan, Mirka Sanchez, Oscar Alvarez, Brianahi de Leon, Ajaypal Dhillon, Mariela Gomez, Aliyah Redding Lakes, Courtney Ludford, Kaliso Mwanza, Pedro Naveiras, Precious Nwaoha, Ruth Orozco, Charmaine Parubrub, Brittany Perez, Claudia Sofia Ramirez, and Oscar Salazar.
Absent: Mike Kwon, Jesus Banuelos, Nadia Mirkazemi, and Nicole Mirkazemi.
Guests: Jacquie Russo, Dance Marathon Representative
Advisors/ Liaisons Present: Emile Callahan, Interim Executive Director of ASI and Director of Student Union Ash Schmidt, Greek Liaison
Staff/Student Assistant: Kendra Watkin
I. Chairman of the Board A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dhillon at 3:15pm. Kendra Watkin took roll call and recorded the minutes. 1. Introductions: Jacquie Russo introduced herself as a member of Dance Marathon.
2. Chairman Dhillon called for a motion to approve of the Board of Directors Agenda. Vice President Sidhu motioned to approve the agenda. Director Ludford seconded, the motion was carried unanimously.
3. Chairman Dhillon called for a motion to approve the March 11, 2016 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes. Vice President Sanchez motioned to approve and Director Nwaoha seconded, the motion was carried unanimously to approve the minutes as presented.
4. Public Comment: None
II. Alumni Representative Report The Alumni Representative was not present. III. Academic Senate Report The Academic Senate Representative was not present.
IV. Student Affairs Report The Student Affairs Representative was not present.
V. Chairman of the Board A. Chairman Dhillon announced that there were no appointments to be made.
B. Chairman Dhillon asked if there were any campus issues to report. No issues were reported.
VI. New Business A. FR 210: Dance Marathon (Action) Jacquie Russo requested ASI funding for the annual Dance Marathon event to help the Children’s Miracle Network.
Executive Vice President Sanchez motioned to approve, Director Parubrub seconded. Motion carries 15/0/1 Director Alvarez abstained.
VII. Old Business A. There was no old business to report.
VIII. Special Reports A. Antelope Valley Representative No Report
B. Greek Council Report No Report
C. Student Athletic Advisory Council Report The SAAC Liaison was not present.
D. Student Union & Organization Governance Report No Report
E. Campus Programming Report The Campus Programming Liaison was not present.
F. Student Recreation Center Report The SRC Liaison was not present.
G. CSSA No Report.
XIV. Executive Officer Reports A. President’s Report – Mike Kwon President Kwon was out on club related business.
B. Executive Vice President – Jennifer Sanchez Executive Vice President Sanchez reported that her committee has started reviewing all ASI documents and asks members to let her, or her committee know, if they have any concerns with them.
C. Vice President of University Affairs – Anish Mohan Vice President of University Affairs Mohan expressed to everyone a very happy welcome back. He is excited for the projects he has planned for the quarter.
D. Vice President of Finance – Parmeet Sidhu Vice President of Finance Sidhu stated to the Board to make sure and attend Dance Marathon as it is a worthwhile cause and the event itself needs a lot of support.
E. Vice President of Programming – Mirka Sanchez No Report
F. Interim Executive Director – Emile “EJ” Callahan Interim ED also welcomed back the Board and expressed to everyone to finish off the year strong.
XV. Campus Committee Reports A. No Campus Committee Reports were given.
XVI. Closing Remarks A. No remarks were given.
XVII. Adjourn Meeting A. Chairman Dhillon called for adjournment of the meeting. Vice President Sanchez motioned and Vice President Sidhu seconded, the motion was carried unanimously to approve the motion. Meeting adjourned at 4:32pm.
Approved:
______Mike Kwon, ASI President Interim Executive Director, Emile Callahan