Great Basin College
Student Government Association 
Minutes 
12:00 p.m. August 1st, 2008
Elko – HTC 137
Battle Mountain BM 2
Ely GBC 118
Pahrump GBC PVC 124
Winnemucca GBC 108

I.	Call to Order
II.	Roll Call
Executive Board
Eron Sanchez, President			Present
Jacqueline Lemback, Vice President	Excused
Anna Rowley, Treasurer			Present
Susan French, Secretary			Present
Julie Smith, Student Advocate		Present
Battle Mountain Senator
	    Elko Senators
Andre LeSpade				Present
	    Richie LeSpade				Present
	    Ella Trujillo				Present
		Kyle Farley				Present
		Robert Courtney				Present
      		Jamie Muir				Present
	    Barry Ramsay				arrived @ 12:32pm
		Ely Senators
  	    Winnemucca Senators             
           Jessica Johnson				Excused
	Ilona Somers				Excused
           Pahrump Senators
	Lora Berkabile				Excused
Emily Lurker				Unexcused

III.	Introduction of Guests					               Information
Lauren Yourdon was attending in Ely at 12:08pm.
IV.	Approval of Agenda						 Information/Action
A.	August 1st, 2008 SGA Agenda
Senator Robert Courtney moved to approve the August 1, 2008 agenda. Senator R. LeSpade second.  There was no discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.
V.	Approval of Minutes						 Information/Action
A.	June 27th, 2008 Minutes
Senator R. LeSpade moved to approve the June 27, 2008 minutes.  Treasurer Rowley seconded.  There was no discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.  
VI.	President’s Report							 Information
President Eron Sanchez reminded everyone of the mandatory retreat August 
15 and 16.  We will meet in the Bighorn Activity Room Friday at 4pm.  
Saturday the 16th the meeting will begin at 9am.  He also stated there would be no meeting next week as he will be attending the Board of Regents meeting in Reno.  We will have a meeting on Saturday, August 16, 2008 during our retreat.  He also thanked Ella Trujillo for a job well done as today was her last meeting. 
VII.	Treasurer’s Report						 Information/Action 
A.	 June 2008 Report
Treasurer Rowley stated that the treasurer's report for June 2008 is not quite ready, because, the report was just received from the controller’s office.	
VIII.	Student Advocate’s Report					        Information
Student Advocate Julie Smith stated that there were fun things planned for the retreat. She also thanked Ella for all she had done this past year and wished her the best in law school. 
IX.	Branch Campus Reports						 Information
A.	Battle Mountain
President Eron Sanchez reported as last week that the money will be used for furnishings in the entry area. 
B.	Ely
Lauren Yourdon reported she will be attending the retreat.  She is interested in being a SGA Senator to Ely.  She also stated that Mary had asked her to inform us that the new board in the entry area is currently displaying pictures of the Ely graduates.  She will also be putting up the scholarships available.  
C.	Pahrump
No report
D.	Winnemucca
No report
X.	Committee Reports					    	 Information/Action
           A.	Facilities
               President Eron Sanchez reported the pool table is scheduled to be re-covered;
               however, he is unsure of the exact date.  All the pool cues have been repaired.  
               He also reported that the recreation room totals for July were: pool table: $46.50, 
               condom machines: $11.50, air hockey table: $2.00.   Next week, we will begin
               doing the count weekly, therefore, he will need some volunteers.  Finally, he
               reminded everyone that Wednesdays in the recreation room are “Half Way Day”.
B.	Bighorn Pantry Report
No report. 
XI.	Unfinished Business					
None.
XII.	New Business
           A. Welcome Back Taco Feed Elko Campus	               Information/Action
President, Eron Sanchez, requests a cap of $800.00 for the welcome back taco feed on Monday August 25th, 2008 in Café X on the Elko Campus. Treasurer Rowley moved to approve President Sanchez’s request of a cap of $800.00 for the welcome back taco feed on Monday August 25, 2008 in Cafe X on the Elko Campus. Senator R. LeSpade seconded.  President Sanchez said that this taco feed is for everyone.  There were no questions and the motion passed unanimously.          
            B. Winnemucca Welcome Back and Orientation Activities  Information/Action	 
Senator Ilona Somers requests a cap of $300.00 for Winnemucca’s welcome back and orientation activities.  Treasurer Rowley moved to approve Senator Somers request of a cap of $300.00 for the Winnemucca welcome back and orientation activities.  Senator Farley seconded.  Secretary French stated that there would be prizes given out during orientation on August 23, 2008 and the following Wednesday night August 27th.  A bar-b-que is planned for sometime after Labor Day. There were no questions, and the motion passed unanimously 
            C. Battle Mountain Welcome Back and Orientation         Information/Action
President, Eron Sanchez requests a cap of $100 for Battle Mountain’s welcome back and orientation activities. Senator R. LeSpade moved to approve President Sanchez request of a cap of $100 for the Battle Mountain welcome back and orientation activities.  Treasurer Rowley seconded the motion. President Sanchez said that the welcome back was scheduled for August 23, but he contact Mrs. Mitchell for the planning. There were no questions and the motion passed unanimously  
           D. Ely Welcome Back and Orientation Activities		 Information/Action	
President, Eron Sanchez requests a cap of $200.00 for Ely’s welcome back and orientation activities. Senator Farley moved to approve President Sanchez’s request of a cap of $200 for Ely's welcome back and orientation activities.  Senator Muir seconded.  President Sanchez reported that Ely's welcome back would be held on August 23, but he was not sure was going to be done. There were no questions, and the motion passed unanimously 
            E. Pahrump Welcome Back and Orientation Activities	 Information/Action	
President, Eron Sanchez, requests a cap of $250.00 for Pahrump’s welcome back and orientation activities. Senator Courtney moved to approve President Sanchez's request of a cap of $250 for Pahrump's welcome back and orientation activities.  Treasurer Rowley seconded.  President Sanchez stated that Pahrump's orientation was August 23, and he did not know what would be done, but wanted to make sure there was money appropriated for them. There were no questions, and the motion passed unanimously 
            F. Ice Cream Social/Club and Info Fair                     Information/Action
Vice President, Jacqueline Lemback, requests a cap of $300.00:  $200.00 for the Ice Cream Social on August 26th, 2008, and $100 for the Club and Info Fair on August 28th, 2008.  Both events are to be held on the Elko campus. Treasurer Rowley moved to approve VP Jacqueline Lemback's request of a cap of $300.00: $200 for the Ice Cream Social on August 26th and $100 for the Club and Info Fair on August 28th. Both events are to be held on the Elko campus.  Senator Courtney seconded.  President Sanchez stated that the meet and greet, the ice cream social, would be held at the clock tower between 11am-3pm, and also at the new tech building at 6:30pm. The Club and Info Fair would be held at the clock tower between 11am and 3 pm.  Student Advocate Smith stated that VP Lemback was working at the mine this summer, but was working at the college at night to get things in order. There were no questions, and the motion passed unanimously.
           G. Elko Campus Movie Nights                              Information/Action
Vice President, Jacqueline Lemback, requests a cap of $2800 for Swank.com movies and their shipping and handling costs; a cap of $1000 for refreshments to accompany the movies during the 2008-09 school year on the Elko campus. Senator Farley moved to approve VP Lemback's request of a cap of $3800, $2,800 for Swank.com, and $1000 for refreshments to accompany the movies during the 2008-09 school year.  Treasurer Rowley seconded.  President Sanchez said it had been discussed and believes that movie nights are a good thing to continue because everyone can attend.  President Sanchez would like all Elko Senators to get involved and work together. Getting the word out will help to get more students involved.  This price includes 5 movies.  The first movie shown will be Iron Man on Wednesday, August 27, at 8:30 in the amphitheater. President Sanchez welcomed everyone’s input for future selections. There were no further questions, and the motion passed unanimously.
           H. Elko Orientation                                        Information/Action
President, Eron Sanchez, requests a cap of $250.00 for Fun Frenzy Friday on Friday August 22nd, 2008 at student housing, and a cap of $1000 for the BBQ on August 23rd, 2008 on the Elko campus. Treasurer Rowley moved to approve President Sanchez’s request for a cap of $1250.00:  $250.00 for Fun Frenzy Friday on August, 22nd, at student housing; a cap of $1000 for the BBQ on August 23, on the Elko campus. Senator A. LeSpade seconded.  Student Advocate Smith stated that student housing started August 18th.  Senator Courtney stated that there would be different sports and deserts served. Music will be provided also. Senator Ramsey walked into the meeting at 12:32pm.  With no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
I.	SGA Retreat                                            Information/Action
President Sanchez requests a cap of $1390.00 to host the SGA Retreat on the Elko Campus August 15th and August 16th, 2008. Senator Trujillo moved to approve the request of a cap of $1390 to host the SGA Retreat on the Elko campus August 15 and 16.  Senator Courtney seconded the motion.  President Sanchez stated that he knew it seemed like a lot of money, but the out of town attendees would have to be housed in a motel; not student housing. The retreat is the same time as move in.  Eron stated expenses would be approximately $350 for food, $240 for events, $400 for supplies, plus housing. With no further discussion the motion passed, with one abstention (Senator R. LeSpade).
  
XIII.		Items Laid on the Table	
	None
XIV.	Public Comment					               Information
Senator Courtney stated that the Fun Frenzie Friday will be held at College Parkway on August 22nd, 2008.  Everyone thanked Ella for a great job done and wished her well in law school.  Advocate Smith stated that our state is still in a financial crisis.  President Sanchez will be attending the Board of Regents Meeting and will keep us all informed.  Advocate Smith congratulated President Sanchez for passing his nursing test. He is now a registered nurse. 

President Eron Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 12:40pm.

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