GCSA Forum Agenda

03 March 2015
I. Call to Order and Invocation,
Henry Hagen
Ezra, absent
Abel, absent
Kuo, absent
Chris, absent
Hannah, absent
John, manning elections table
II. Roll Call,
Hannah Wardell
III. Approval of Minutes, Hannah Wardell
Rosie motion
Jamie seconded
IV. Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees
Club Development Update, Gianna Scavo
ii. All prospective clubs will have to meet with Jennifer to meet with
Academic Affairs Committee, Kristen Gandek
iii.
Communications Committee, John Buckley
iv. Spirit
Financial Affairs Committee, Ryan Daly
v.Working on club budgets after Spring Break and will take 2-3 weeks to bring
new budgets to Forum. Creating principles to center the budget discussions
around to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
Executive Council Update, Chelsea Kapes
v. No EC meeting this week.
Cabinet Update, Henry Hagen
Discussed the difference between procedures and bylaws, and between councils
and committees. Also the senior class budget.
V. Agency Updates
i.Scot Radio
Snow day impeded some monday shows. They have re-arranged some of their
schedules and have some open slots for new shows. Soundboard is repaired
and other reparations have been made. Two banners up in lane and some
apparel is being produced. New tech equipment for recording coffee houses. Met

GCSA Forum Agenda

03 March 2015
with Dr. Gerber he suggested content be brought beyond the Gordon community.
Suggested a training program that UConn hosts to make radio stations more
legitimate/certified. Looking for new leaders for next year.
ii.The Common Exchange
1,200 items taken last semester. About the same amount taken half way through
this semester4 items per person and they were only open 16 days. 24/7
donation bins have, extended hours, new location, different shift schedules, new
assistant, have contributed to this development. Susanna Campbell is the new
AD. Advertisement has been done and looking to purchase apparel. Looking to
host a donate-a-thon with a pizza dinner prize, as well as another event during
finals week in collaboration with physical plant (including bins around campus).
V. Representative Initiatives
Rosie has been working to add more electrical outlets. They are now being
added in Gillies. Approved through physical plant. They are paying for 16-25 new
outlets.
Pharvy has sketched a drawing for the old storage closet. It is cubicle inspired
and includes a more space-efficient floating desk, a mailroom door with a
window, a shelf, bulletin boards to record student ideas, orange walls, lovely
foliage, etc.
VI. New Business
i. Cabinet Bylaw Changes
Abel motion to approve cabinet bylaw changes. Pharvy seconded. All in favor. No
opposed or abstentions. Approved.
ii. Senior Class Event Budget, Abel Cherian
Upcoming events include senior class bowling night and senior class Red Sox
game. Mojitos and Madness (50 Days Until Graduation) to be held on March
27th. Catered by Chipotle and a chance for Seniors to vote on lecture speaker
and get more information about class gift. Mocktails will be served. Total for M&M
(Mojitos and Madness) is $2,145 (maximum budget). Jamie motion to table,
Pharvy seconded. Suggested that he allocated for 200 burritos instead of 250.
iii. Breakfast Cooking Club Budget, Emily Parrott

GCSA Forum Agenda

03 March 2015
$640 total cost (including ingredients doe for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks,
dessert, supplies). $35 in revenue per class. $535 after revenue. March 24th,
April 14th, April 21st. Rosie motion to approve. Connor seconded. No opposed.
Emily abstained. Budget approved.
VII. Presidents Notes,
Henry Hagen
Highland games may be moved to May 2nd if there is too much snow.
VIII. Announcements
Chelsea: Chesters work will begin at 5 pm tomorrow and will be done by break.
IX. Adjourn
X. Internal Announcements