Student Government Association

at Texas Wesleyan University

9th Called Business Meeting
Thursday, October 23, 2014
SGA Chamber
Representatives and Members in Attendance: President Mendez, Vice President Borghee
Secretary Snchez, Treasurer Alghussein, Chief Justice Carnley, Representatives Saheb, Thornton,
Byerly, Kimbuta, Bessinger, Hemani, Dean Hall, Dr. Payne, Alharthi
Absences/Tardies: Finley (excused), Hunt
Meeting Start Time: 3:18pm
Meeting Adjournment: 4:40pm

Call To Order
Invocation Vice President Borghee
Pledges
Call of the Roll Secretary Sanchez
Review of the Minutes from October 16, 2014

Representative Byerly makes a motion

o To approve the minutes as written
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous

Bills

Mediation Tournament Bill

o Alan Villafana & Professor Barbara Kirby present the bill for The 14th Annual
International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament
Be it enacted by the Texas Wesleyan Student Government
Association; no more than $2,000.00 shall be given to the Texas
Wesleyan Mediation Team.
The funding shall cover any additional costs not funded by the
McCann Grants.
The SGA funding donated [] that is not spent shall be returned to
SGA immediately.
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
For a 5-minute moderated caucus
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Speakers included:
Secretary Sanchez
Treasurer Alghussein
Vice President Borghee
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
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For a 5-minute unmoderated caucus

Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
To approve the bill as written
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Bill approved
Omega Chi Christmas Party
o Vice President Borghee presents the bill titled Omega Chi Christmas Party
Be it enacted by the Texas Wesleyan Student Government
Association: SGA donates $3,000.00 [] to purchase gifts for the
children and provide dinner.
Catering will cost $1,500.00 [] gift baskets will cost $1,500.00
o Representative Thornton makes a motion
For a 5-minute moderated caucus
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Speakers include:
Vice President Borghee
Representative Kimbuta
Representative Bessinger
Representative Byerly
Representative Hemani
Barron Branch
Dean Hall
o Representative Saheb makes a motion
For a 7-minute unmoderated caucus
Multiple votes; 2 abstentions
Vote approved
Speakers include:
Chief Justice Carnley
Representative Hemani
Vice President Borghee
Representative Saheb
Dean Hall
Barron Branch
Dr. Payne
Misty Wilkins
o Representative Saheb makes a motion
To vote on the Omega Chi Christmas Party Bill as written
Point of Order: Correct phrasing would be to approve the bill.
Representative Saheb was asked to retract her previous motion
and reword it.

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To approve the Omega Chi Christmas Party Bill as written

Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Texas State Teachers Association Student Program Convention Bill
o Representative Thornton presents the bill
Be it enacted by the Texas Wesleyan Student Government
Association: no more than $325.50 is donated to the TSTA-SP
convention.
This money will be used to purchase gifts for speakers and
professors, certificates for attendees, programs, decorations, and
prizes: $50.00 (prizes for drawing), $55.50 (programs for attendees),
$40.00 (gifts for convention speakers), $40.00 (gifts for the
professors), $50.00 (certificates of completion for attendees), $90.00
(centerpieces and decorations)
All remaining funds must be returned to SGA funds.
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
For a 5-minute moderated caucus
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Speakers include:
Vice President Borghee
Representative Thornton
Representative Byerly
Representative Bessinger
Representaitve Saheb
President Mendez
o Representative Kimbuta makes a motion
To approve the TSTA-Student Program Convention Bill as written
Multiple seconds
11 votes to approve with 1 abstention
Bill approved

Committee Reports

Building & Grounds

o Vice President Borghee presents her committee report
o Treasruer Alghussein makes a motion
To approve the Building & Grounds committee report
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Publicity & Communications
o Secretary Sanchez presents his committee report
o Treasruer Alghussein makes a motion
To approve the Publicity & Communications committee report
Multiple seconds
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Vote unanimous
Finance & Audit
o Treasurer Alghussein presents his committee report
o Secretary Sanchez makes a motion
To approve the Finance & Audit committee report
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Budget Approval
o Treasurer Alghussein presents the updated budget
o Secretary Sanchez makes a motion
To approve the updated budget as written
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous

Voluntary Remarks

Chief Justice Carnley

o Conduct Board
Vice President Borghee
o Travel Fund Committee
Dean Hall
o Robing (12/12/14) & Graduation (12/13/14) Ceremony Volunteers
o Midnight Madness Volunteer Session
Representative Saheb
o Voting procedures
Treasurer Alghussein
o Midnight Madness
o Table Tennis Tournament
Representative Bessinger
o Midnight Madness

Words from the President

Midnight Madness
o SGA Members arrival at 8pm
New Student Programs Costume Contest on 10/31 in the Academic Success Center
Speed Dating for Resumes on 11/4
Higher Literacy Event on 11/4
Hallowfest on 10/30
Meeting Attendance
Robing (12/12/14) & Graduation (12/13/14) Ceremony Volunteers
Head Representative Position

Adjournment Representative Kimbuta

Representative Kimbuta makes a motion

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o To adjourn the meeting

Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous

Approval by the Secretary:

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