Call to Order

The ASUAF senate was called to order at 4:07 PM on Sunday March 14th, 2010 by acting Senate Chair Senator Ryan Duffy in the Alumni Lounge of Constitution Hall. Also Present was President Todd Vorisek

Roll Call

Present were Senators White, Grzeskowiak-Amezuita, Farrell, Duffy, Martin, Cervin, Meyers, and Brown.

Excused were Senators Wilhelm, Freitag, Bole, Caulfield, Cunningham, Apperson, and Helms.

Introduction of Guests

David Ayotte – Chair ASUAF Food for Thought Committee

Guest Remarks

David Ayotte- ASUAF Food for Thought is working to save a semi-truck load, year's worth of disposable food trays which are valued at $40,000. A new program for students to submit recipes which will be cooked by the Lila Tilly Commons and added as a regular dish if well-received is about to be introduced. On Mar. 24, Rosemary Paz and Senator Grzeskowiak-Amezquita will start the program by introducing Galdo. The Sun Star will promote the event. David Ayotte would like to resign from the Food for Thought Committee as he was designated by former Vice President Adrian Triebel only to start the program which he says has been achieved.

Approval of Minutes

174-C- Senator Farrell motions to approve; Senator Martin seconds. With no objections, the motion is passed and the minutes passed.

Officer Reports

Senate Chair – Senator Joshua Luther has resigned. The Senate Chair is currently vacant.

President Todd Vorisek – A group of students including President Vorisek and some Senators present went to Juneau to advocate GPS, full Regent funding, a life sciences building and a needs-based component to GPS. President Vorisek says the trip went well, that there was much support among the representatives and senators and that Director Carvajal will give a detailed report at the next Senate meeting. President Vorisek also noted that he wishes there to be a referendum proposing to increase the student government fee from $35 to $40. He noted that such an attempt has been made, voted upon and failed in the past, but feels it is necessary. President Vorisek notified the meeting that the next RISE meeting would take place on Mar. 23 at 1 p.m. In the Co-operative extension building.

For the Good of the Senate

Senator Cervin asks how long Senator Joshua Luther will be gone. Senator Duffy answers that former Senator Luther has resigned his position as Senator and Senate Chair effective immediately with the following note:

“Quit – Josh Luther. Keys in the desk drawer will get gavel later.”

President Vorisek notes that this was a “huge surprise” and that Public Relations Director Josh Hovis has also resigned effective immediately. The Public Relations Director position will soon be available online (www.uakjobs.com) and President Vorisek will also send notice on the Listserv.

Committee Reports

Executive Committee- Senator Ryan Duffy- The committee did not meet this week. The next committee meeting is Thurs. Mar. 18, at 1 p.m. in the ASUAF Senate Chambers.

Internal Affairs Committee- Senator Mari Freitag was not present, and the committee has not met yet. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 17th at 2:30PM in the Senate Chambers.

Student Affairs Committee- Senator Jamal Brown- Did not meet, the next meeting is Monday, March 15th at 4:30 PM in the senate chambers.

University Relations Committee- Senator Michael Caulfield was not present, and the committee did not meet.

Public Relations Committee- Senator Sara Cunningham was not present.

Roll Call

Present were Senators White, Grzeskowiak-Amezquita, Farrell, Duffy, Martin, Cervin, Meyers, Brown and Wilhem (via teleconference 4:21).

Excused were Senators Freitag, Bole, Caulfield, Cunningham, Apperson, and Helms.

Special Orders

Election of Senate Chair- Senator Martin motioned to postpone said election; Senator Currey seconded. With no objection, the motion carried.

Roll Call

Present were Senators White, Grzeskowiak-Amezquita, Farrell, Duffy, Martin, Cervin, Meyers, Brown, and Wilhelm (via teleconference).

Excused were Senators Freitag, Bole, Caulfield, Cunningham, Apperson, and Helms.

Adjourn

The Senate meeting was adjourned at 4:29PM by acting Senate Chair Senator Ryan Duffy.