Student Government Association

at Texas Wesleyan University

5th Called Business Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 2014
SGA Chamber
Representatives and Members in Attendance: President Mendez, Vice President Borghee,
Secretary Snchez, Treasurer Alghussein, Chief Justice Carnley, Head Representative Rodgers,
Representatives Saheb, Kimbuta, Hemani, Interim Dean Hall, Dr. Payne, Byerly, Bessinger
Absences/Tardies: Thornton (excused), Alharthi (excused), Hunt (tardy at 3:42pm), Finley
(excused)
Meeting Start Time: 3:19pm
Meeting Adjournment: 5:24pm

Call To Order
Invocation President Mendez
Pledges
Call of the Roll Secretary Sanchez
Review of the Minutes from September 18th, 2014

Vice President Borghee makes a motion

o To approve the minutes
o Vote unanimous

Swearing In of Representatives

Cameron Byerly sworn in as Representative for the School of Arts and Letters
Lyndsey Bessinger sworn in as Representative at Large

New Organization: Student Entrepreneurship Club

Junior student Paul Adkisson presents the Student Entrepreneurship Club

The [club] endeavors to promote interaction with the business world
Employers want more experienced employees
The [club] will employ one main tactic to teach application of business principles
[] as the club matures, we will branch out into the university and community by
way of entrepreneurial endeavors.
Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student,
academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of
entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life
Impacts to students may experience increased notoriety of the school, competent
business graduates, increased experience among students, increased job
opportunities for graduates through networking, etc.
Currently seven (7) members
Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
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o For a 5-minute moderated caucus

o Vote unanimous
Speakers included:
Vice President Borghee
Dr. Payne
Representative Byerly
President Mendez
Representative Saheb
Vice President Borghee makes a motion
o To vote on the new organization request
o Multiple seconds
o Vote unanimous
Dr. Payne and President Mendez consider an un/moderated caucus for any
upcoming or future organization requests.

Bill/Proposal

Baseball Apparel
o President Mendez presents this bill, along with Alex Lopez and Jacob Haweth.
o Baseball team has raised $1,400.00 for the baseball practice apparel and they
are requesting $2,299.50 from SGA.
o SGA shall purchase the baseball apparel
o Lopez and Haweth speak on behalf of the Texas Wesleyan Baseball team
o 53 man roster, expecting 10 transfers max., and extra shirts for coaches and
President Mendez, 70 are being ordered
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
For an 5-minute moderated caucus
Vote unanimous
Speakers included:
o Vice President Borghee
o Secretary Sanchez
o Head Representative Rodgers
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
For a 3-minute unmoderated caucus
Vote unanimous
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
For a 5-minute unmoderated caucus
Vote unanimous
o Representative Hemani makes a motion
For a 5-minute unmoderated caucus
Vote unanimous
o Representative Byerly makes a motion
For a 2-minute unmoderated caucus
Vote unanimous
o Secretary Sanchez makes a motion
For a 5-minute unmoderated caucus
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 Vote unanimous
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
To amend the Baseball Apparel bill to read: Section 1. Shall allocate
no more than $2,299.50 from the SGA budget for the baseball
apparel. Section 2, Subsection A This legislation shall not be enacted
by the SGA until the $1,400.00 has been deposited into SGAs
legislation account. Section 4. The head baseball coach at Texas
Wesleyan University has approved of the apparel for the baseball
team.
Vote unanimous
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
To approve the bill as amended
Vote unanimous
Committee Reports

Head Representative Rodgers presents the Dining & Services Committee Report
o Topics of Discussion include:
Establish a meeting time
Discussion outlining the details of the Food Forum
o Representative Kimbuta makes a motion
To approve the committee report
Vote unanimous
Vice President Borghee presents the Building & Grounds Committee Report
o Topics of Discussion include:
Contacting Brian Franks regarding the wasp/bee problem outside of
the library, nails and broken glass outside Elizabeth Hall
Stella bathroom renovations
Trees outside of the Sub that hang low and attract bees/wasps
Stella basement being transformed into an arcade
o Representative Hemani makes a motion
To approve the committee report
Vote unanimous
Treasurer Alghussein presents Finance & Audit Committee Report
o Topics of Discussion include:
Budget updates
Discussing Roberts Rules
o Head Representative Rodgers makes a motion
To approve the committee report
Vote unanimous
o Budget approval
The last thing subtracted from registration was $400.00 for the DJ for
the Fashion Show on September 30th.
Total to Spend: $54,127.60
o Representative Bessigner makes a motion
To approve the budget as written
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Vote unanimous

Voluntary Remarks

Chief Justice Carnley

o Another new Roberts Rules of Order cheat sheet has been sent out
Vice President Borghee
o Partnership with Social Rams for Hallow Fest event
May need help with shirts and catering
Lous Place, Thursday, October 30th
o Winter Wonderland Event
Tuesday, December 2nd
o Fashion Show in Martin Hall next Tuesday at Martin Hall during Free Period
Secretary Sanchez
o Sylvia opens tonight at Theatre Wesleyan, performances this weekend
o University Policies survey is being created to be sent to students this coming
week
o Travel Fund scholarship applications are open until October 17th
Representative Byerly
o Campus event for students to perform and present art, etc.
Interim Dean Hall
o Handbook discussion
o Midnight Madness
October 25th may be the new date for Midnight Madness
Representative Kimbuta
o Working with Dr. Lynton on how to approach the Basketball coach regarding
study hall hours
Misty Wilkins, individuals
o National Financial Literacy Month for November, kickoff on November 4th in
the mall and ending on November 20th. Organizations may participate.
Assistant Murillo
o Bubble soccer during Free Period on the mall on September 30th
Representative Saheb
o Tobacco/smoking policy
Chief Justice Carnley discusses/addresses the concern
o Perameters of the campus in the handbook regarding where they can smoke
Representative Bessinger
o Continuing the tobacco/smoking policy concern
Martika Cook, individual
o Student Forum on October 7th during Free Period including President
Mendez, Vice President Alexander, etc.
Dr. Payne
o October 1st at 2pm there will be Death Penalty Debate in McFaddens science
lecture hall
o Apologies for being tardy
Representative Saheb
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o Idea for an ATM machine on campus

Secretary Sanchez
o Student concern regarding receiving tickets when parking in a visitor spot

Words from the President

AIPAC, an Israel foreign policy conference, is being held in Dallas on November 2nd
and 3rd and President Mendez may be participating as well as any members
interested. The deadline is tomorrow so please let President Mendez know if you
are interested in attending.
Petitions
o It is not SGAs jurisdiction to hire, re-hire, or fire faculty, staff, or personnel.
o We cannot sponsor/support the petition for the reinstatements against the
administration.
o Students can petition, but SGA may not be the head of these petitions.
Financial Literacy Program reiteration
Signs for parking
o Need to be looked into and discussed with Brian Franks for the Building &
Grounds Committee
o Lack of parking signs on campus by the Administration building, by the
PUMC, etc.
Policies survey
o Fill out the survey regarding your opinion on the tobacco and alcohol policies
o Planning on sending the survey link to students on Sunday or Monday
Photos
o Individual and group photos will be taken on October 2nd. Please dress
appropriately and professionally. By next Thursday, please submit a short
bio to Secretary Sanchez for the SGA website.
o Bulletin board and representative contact information outside of the SGA
Chamber
Sports
o SGA-sponsored events for the sports teams are being discussed and planned
by Head Representative Rodgers and his committee.
Forum
o Student Forum on October 7th during Free Period including President
Mendez, Vice President Alexander, etc.
o More structure and process of building a forum and that SGA would
form/head the forums
o President Mendez has met with Martika Cook regarding the forums
o It is being asked that questions be submitted in advance to President Mendez
o As a body, President Mendez is making it mandatory to attend the forum on
October 7th and dressed appropriately.

Adjournment Representative Kimbuta

o Makes a motion to adjourn the meeting
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o Vote unanimous

Approval by the Secretary:

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