Student Government Association

at Texas Wesleyan University

1st Called Business Meeting
Thursday, August 28, 2014
SGA Chamber
Representatives and Members in Attendance: President Mendez, Vice President Borghee,
Secretary Snchez, Treasurer Alghussein, Chief Justice Rucker, Dr. M. Payne, Interim Dean Hall,
Hemani, Rodgers, Thornton, Hunt, Assistant Murillo
Meeting Start Time: 3:20pm
Meeting Adjournment: 4:09pm

Invocation Vice President Borghee

Pledges
Administration of the Roll Secretary Sanchez
Faculty Advisor

Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion

o To vote for a new faculty advisor
Vote unanimous of approval

Member Packet/Roberts Rules of Order

The SGA Member Packet was distributed and reviewed by President Mendez.
o SGA Mission Statement
o Roberts Rules of Order
o Business Meetings of SGA, Procedures
o Writing Legislation/Sample Bill & Resolution
Office Hours/Work
o The office is on the second floor of the Poly United Methodist Church
(PUMC) on campus
Member Expectations
o Active members must participate in SGA meetings and events.
o Prepare a report each semester or upon departure to the SGA office.
o Spend at least one hour in the SGA office.
o Compose legislation on behalf of the constituents.
o Meet with the Dean of the school they are representing at least once a
month, minimum.
o Notify Secretary Sanchez at least 24 hours before the called business
meeting if you know you will be absent. Emergencies resulting in an
absence must be notified to the Secretary ASAP.

Committee Assignments

Committee assignments were announced and included on the contact

information sheet.
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Semester Goals

President Mendez discusses his goals for the fall 2014 semester:
o Doras
SGA will purchase 3 TVs for the new Doras renovation
o Fire Pit Project
By the volleyball court
o Parking Plans
Parking has become an issue on campus and President Mendez
will be meeting with President Slabach regarding the situation
o Transportation & Smoking Policy
These topics will also be discussed with President Slabach based
on student concerns

Voluntary Remarks

President Mendez opens the floor for voluntary remarks

o Vice President Borghee
The 2nd annual fashion show in sponsorship with Dillards and
Career Services
Freshman Representative
o Representative Hunt
Lamba Kappa Kappa upcoming event
o Dr. Payne
Travel abroad opportunities are available and a scholarship is in
the works
o Interim Dean Hall
Student handbooks are on the way, hopefully next week
Ticket books (K. Carnley question)/Smoke free policy
o Chief Justice Rucker
Parking and smoking violations based on a conversation with the
previous Dean

Words from the President

Room with a View

o Previous bill to have a court room on campus
o Bill was pushed back since it was approved
o Possibly converting the Carter Conference Center into the room
New Representative Position: International Student Representative
o Representative for the Internationl student body
Travel Fund Scholarship
o September 15th will be when the travel fund scholarship applications are
available
o Contact Vice President Borghee for more information
o Goal is to maximize the number of applicants for the scholarship
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Adjournment Vice President Borghee

Vote unanimous

Approval by the Secretary:

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