Minutes for SBA Senate Meeting,

25 January 2007

This meeting was called to order at 12:05 by President Choy in room 159.

Attendees

Guests
Christine Freighter
Kelly Gallagher
Matthew Lenahan
Amy Blong
Jeff Palmoroity
Jennifer Novotny
Markus Apelis
Kathleen Gibson
Carol Newman

Agenda
Mr. Nardulli requested that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be added to the agenda under Committee Reports.
Mr. Hudson requested that the Faculty-Student Relations Committee be added to the agenda under Committee Reports
Mr. Hudson made a motion to accept the agenda as amended – Passed unanimously without objection

Minutes
Ms. Choy made a motion to accept the minutes – Passed

Dean Polly addressed the Senate from 12:09 to 12:15
Discusses her new position as Associate Dean for Student Affairs

ACLU New Orleans Trip
The Chair recognized Kathleen Gibson – Kathleen Gibson addressed the SBA Senate on behalf of the ACLU – The trip will take place again this spring break (as it did last year). The ACLU would like to host the bar review before spring break. Spread the word that the trip will take place. Taking up to 20 students to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. For more information, contact Kathleen Gibson

Officer’s Reports
President’s report – Ms. Choy
All Ohio SBA Happy Hour – Cincinnati Feb. 23
RTA Passes – Issue brought up annually. Unable to get the same deal that the undergraduates have because RTA requires that all grad/professional schools pay to allow any to use their ID cards for free rides.
Bagel Breakfast – Sponsored by Library Committee, next Wednesday.
CSU/Case/Akron Mr. & Ms. Law Competition – Event currently in the planning stages. Date is still tentative.
Law school ski trip – Chair recognizes Mr. Illar. Would be at Alpine Valley. Not looking for sponsorship, just assistance with organization and advertising. Tentatively the second weekend in February.
SBA retreat ski trip – Tentative date is March 2-3.
Event scheduling, specifically in lieu of bar reviews – Traditionally has been a social event removed from law school and there is some hesitation to replace with law school related events. Open up for brief discussion.
Mr. Davidson – Strongly disagrees.
Ms. Saucier – Disagress, may get more people to attend.
Mr. Zink – Doesn’t see a problem with sponsorship
Mr. Nardulli – Should consider why the organization wants to co sponsor
Ms. Holmes – Creates scheduling difficulties and forces people to choose which causes to support
Mr. Illar – Too many events burn people out, especially those that request money
Mr. Apelis (guest) – Agrees with people being burnt out and being asked for donations. Alternatively, can get money from the bar rather than the students.
Will discuss further with the Student Life Committee
Vice-president’s report – Ms. Holmes
Need to meet with remaining committees over the next 2 weeks regarding plans and goals – Admissions, B&G, Career Services, Curriculum, SBA Retreat, Student Life, & IT. Monday & Tuesday afternoons or Tuesday and Thursday before 10:30.
Secretary’s report – Mr. Kringel and Ms. Choy for Ms. Aldes
Calendar of SBA Senate meetings for spring semester.
Tried to schedule meetings for dates while being considerate.
Mr. Chan moves to accept the proposed meeting dates – Passes (1 no)
Treasurer’s report – Mr. Chan
Budget report – Received slightly less than the rounded figures provided at the beginning of the year. The General Reserve Fund now has $2395.44.
Reallocation of resources from Speaker Fund to General Fund
Mr. Schmitt moves to move $2,000 from Speaker Fund to General Reserve Fund –
Mr. Nardulli – What is the reason for this?
Mr. Paeffgen – Why?
Mr. Chan – Make more funds available to non-speaker events.
Mr. Zink – Calls the question - Passes
Motion passes. The General Reserve Fund now contains $4,395.44 and the Speaker Fund now contains $2,193.00.
Funding request from the Docket – Jennifer Novotny addresses the Senate.
Wine tasting event, requesting $1,500. Event will include wine from local wineries and a Case School of Law embossed wine glass.
The Chair opens up for discussion (Ms. Novotny will respond to questions)
Ms. Suacier – Glasses? Tickets?
      No tickets, no charge to get in. Get to keep the glasses
Mr. Hudson – Have you considered more food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Mr. Paeffgen – How does this fit into the mission of the “Docket”?
      Docket will be reviewing the wines in the “Docket”
Mr. Lagen – Is this the total amount of the event?
      May cost slightly more but the Docket will cover the excess
Mr. Logue – Do we have table clothes, etc?
Mr. Malbasa – Moves to allocate $800 (seconded)
Mr. Zink – Other organizations cannot reallocate their funds willy-nilly to contribute to the event.
Mr. Malbasa – Agrees with Mr. Zink’s point regarding reallocation. Is it worth spending this much money on this event (consider Fall Ball)? Thinks this would be a great event.
Mr. Schaefer – Wineries are prohibited by law from donating the wine; can only sell it at cost.
Mr. Zink – We’ve been spending willy-nilly anyways…
Mr. Nardoilli – Something to be said for putting on events well.
Mr. Kuhn – Calls the question (seconded) – 11 for; 10 no – Fails
Mr. Chan – Moves to amend the allocation to $1,500 (seconded)
      Mr. Logue – Can we use student funds for glasses?
Ms. Choy – No more debate, lets vote on the motion as amended. – Passes (ayes have it)
Mr. Illar – Division
15 For; 6 Against; 3 Abstentions – Motion passes.

Senate Counsel’s report – Mr. Kringel
Election information
Audit procedures update

Committee Reports
Community Service Committee – Mr. Schmitt
New events being planned for this semester, please encourage everyone to participate.
Student Life Committee – Mr. Davidson
No report
IT Committee – Mr. Logue
Brand new committee – Ms. Wolf, Mr. Illar, Ms. Laldee, & Mr. Logue
Will be addressing technology issues (e.g. – printing, etc.).
Website Committee – Mr. Chan
Online clothing sale, less expensive if purchased in the SBA office
Buildings and Grounds Committee – Mr. Nardulli
New email stations in Blackacre, new smoking signs put-up over break
Student-Faculty Relations Committee – Mr. Hudson
Feb. 13, Tuesday, at noon – Faculty/student luncheon, location TBD

Subcommittee Reports
None

Old Business
None

New Business
None

Announcements
Mr. Malbasa – Newspapers will be outside the office
Mr. Hudson – Put papers on the tables so that people know that they are available.
Mr. Davidson (at the request of the Chair) – No bar review tonight

Cheers & Jeers
Mr. Paefgaen – Jeers for no bar review
Ms. Holmes – Cheers for the quarter angel that fed my meter
Mr. Illar – Cheers to 1Ls for surviving the first semester
Mr. Hudson – Cheers to Dean Polly
Mr. Malbasa – Jeers to Schticks on principle

Ms. Choy made a motion to adjourn at 13:08 - Passes