Meeting of the General Assembly 30 October 2013 Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Call to Order: 20:31 Roll Call: Laurel Varnell is absent Approval of Minutes: Minutes approved unanimously. Public Comment Time: NIL Introduction of Guest Mitchel Davis, Chief Information Officer of Bowdoin College. However, Mr. Davis is absent from the meeting unexpectedly. Old Business. a. Proposal to Vote: Approval of the Revised SAFC Guidelines Proposal #131404Megan Massa14 1. The elimination of club or team dues, 2. The clarification on the policy for missing class due to an SAFC funded event. 3. The elimination of funding for "prizes," and per-person price caps on banquets. Notes regarding both Proposal # 131406 I. Nakamura-Koyama: How do you address differences in club funding. II. III. IV. V. VI. Massa: Takes Nakamura-Koyama through details in packet. Arrighi: Asks question about how money is allocated. Massa: Money is directed based on section. President: How is Massa going to address ending of raffles? Massa: Money was wasted in many raffles. Best events were ones with best food. Fundraising goes through Allen Delong. Will redirect it to Allen.

Yes: Unanimous No: NIL Abstain: NIL VII. Reports of Committees: 1. Academic AffairsJordan Goldberg14 Two speakers: Emma Johnson talks about Botswana and history and practice of bee keeping. I. II. III. IV. V. Credit/D/Fail: Goldberg is in contact with recording committee. 21:00 Nixon Library Food for Thought meetings. Serwer: How do you find Speakers? Goldberg: Head hunting However, nomination program will start. Get more underclassmen involved.

Proposal to Vote: Funding for Food for Thought Proposal #131405 1. Authorize the expenditure of $200.00 for the three (3) events that will take place throughout the remainder of the semester. Yes: Unanimous No: NIL Abstain: NIL 2. Student AffairsRoberto Tavel16 I. Had first meeting: and functioning e-mail list. II. First uncommon hour Kresge on Friday. III. Continuing with uncommon hour. 26 minutes. IV. Nomination of uncommon hour participants. 3. Student Organizations Oversight Committee Daniel Mejia-Cruz 16 I. We plan to finish student members names into the orbit list. II. We can e-mail clubs from Orbit.

III. We will put them in. No need for logistical things. IV. President: Had anyone not logged into the orbit? V. Its a really cool service. 4. Facilities & Sustainability David Levine 16 I. Polarflix is running. II. Ad campaign is starting. III. We have helped to subsidize reusable bags for lunch. IV. Basketballs in student activities centre. 5. Student Activities Funding Committee Megan Massa 14 I. Leadership development series. II. Really cool opportunity. III. Special dessert served and 12:30:13:30 will be talking about contract negotiations. 6. Executive Committee Sarah K. Nelson 14 / Allen Wong Yu 14 1. Wong will postpone budget meeting due to adding last years minutes to the packet. Proposal to Vote: Re. Recent Bias Incidents & Declaring No Hate November Proposal # 131406 1. Declares the month of November as "No Hate November". 2. Encourages student organizations, along with other groups on campus, to organize events throughout the month that would strengthen Bowdoin's community and create ongoing discussion around diversity on our campus. 3. Aims to continue this initiative in the following years so that in the future, "No Hate November" will be proactive instead of reactive. Yes:Unanimous No:NIL Abstain: NIL

Notes regarding both Proposal # 131406 and Bias Incident: I. President talks about No Hate November. President says she looked at NESCAC schools and larger schools on their policies for similar events. II. Herman: Are club leaders going to receive an e-mail about hate and diversity? What things can you provide to this? III. Goldberg: How is the school going to address events outside of Bowdoin Community? Will the school address it with the greater Brunswick Community? IV. President: BSG is invited to town council meeting and can bring it up there. V. Goldberg: Calls of amendment to the proposal: Goldberg Now also says that No Hate November should extend to greater Brunswick community: 1. Entire council unanimously approves this amendment. VIII. Report of Members: I. Class Councils: 2014: Junior/Senior formal at Daniel Stone Inn. 2015: 14th of November Trivia Night. 2016: Mr. Polar bear in addition to First Year-Sophomore semi-formal. We should have extra meal swipes for guests. Reflectors for backpacks in addition to Holiday music in dining halls. 2017: Complaints: How first years cant switch their meal plans around and use them as credits. In addition,Duan states that the class council is looking to hire community outreach officers. II. Inter-House Council: I. Food hall last Thursday super successful super stoked tomorrow for Halloween. Entertainment Board: I. Fall concert in addition to Halloween fest, wear Halloween costumes in the union, and will be implementing a Second Ivies survey.

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Athletic Council: I. NIL The McKeen Center: I. NIL but briefly discussed two-hour push for alternative spring break. At-Large: I. Herman: Very few students know about their standing grades. II. Lima: Is there a reason why we can have one minor?

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Report of the President Sarah K. Nelson 14: I. Turbo Vote II. Happy Halloween. Announcements: I. NIL

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Adjournment: 21:30