GSU.  Meeting 10/05.  CAB 301.

Representatives present:  Chris Tufts (by phone), Asher Matthews, Waylon Robert, Kun Yin Chung, Dylan Macardican, Mike Espy, Aidan Ripley, Devin Moncada, Brandon Ellington, Alexander Butler, Naia Danko.

Executive Director:  Camille Closson.

Meeting started at 1:15.

Dylan Macardican nominated and approved as Chair.

Agenda and Minutes (from 09/26) approved.

Public Comments:

  • Sara Kate Develle from Opportunity for Olympia talked to the GSU about how we could help by involving students more.
  • Tom Mercado talked about how the draft of the posting policy is on Greener Commons and the next committee meeting will be on Tuesday at 1 in the Facilities conference room.
  • He also mentioned how the elections commissioner applicants will hopefully go through interviews during week 4 of Fall quarter.

Check-ins:

  • Brandon Ellington motioned to add the Greener Commons post “Casual Ableism and more in classes” to next week’s agenda in order to have a deeper conversation about it.  Approved.
  • Camille Closson would like to add Nancy Koppelman to the agenda for next week so they can present their idea about a Students’ Bill of Rights to the GSU.  Approved.
  • Camille also mentioned the Legislative Candidates Q&A happening at Bellevue College on 10/06 and 10/07.
  • There is a faculty meeting at 3 on 10/05 in Sem II 1105.
  • Waylon Robert mentioned a proposal to put stipends in place for unpaid internships as a project that he is working on.
  • He also talked about the fact that the State Supreme Court never had a Court meeting at Evergreen and how he will be working on that with Mary Yu.
  • He also mentioned the Young Democrats’ meeting on 10/11 at 5 pm in Sem A 2105.
  • Kun Yin Chung asked about more art/design on Sem II.
  • She also talk about the restroom water in Sem II that is too strong.

Alexander Butler talked to the GSU about his project to put The Flaming Eggplant on Declining Balance so that people with meal plans can use their plan there as well as for The Flaming Eggplant to accept credit/debit cards.  The Flaming Eggplant needs a new point of sale system and Alexander hoped to know more in a few weeks.

Devin Moncada talked about the GSU reps’ email account and talked about how he organized it as well as how the representatives could make sure that they check it and that students know how to contact them.

Waylon Robert and Tom Mercado explained to the GSU their idea of selling subsidized, discounted express bus passes and/or ticket booklets at the Bookstore on the Olympia campus.

Alexander Butler motioned to have Stacy Brown introduce herself before the GSU elects officers.  Approved.

Stacy Brown, Evergreen’s new Chief of Police, introduced herself and talked about her goals to the GSU.

Asher Matthews was elected Speaker.

Dylan Macardican was elected Deputy Speaker.

Brandon Ellington was elected Treasurer.

Dylan Macardican motioned to have the election of the Head of Legislative Affairs postponed to week 5.  Approved.

Motion to adjourn the meeting.  Approved.

Meeting adjourned at 2:59.