GSU minutes 01/25

Representatives present: Brandon Ellington, Asher Matthews, Dylan Macardican, Adam Bartell, Waylon Robert, Aidan Ripley, Jasmine Wong, Francisco Daza, Devin Moncada, John Gundayao, Mia Harvey, Charles Adkins, Micah Nordgren, Rebecca Canright, Kun Yin Chung, Mike Espy, Jonathan Leggette, Alexander Butler, Naia Danko, Robert Tacker.

Executive Director: Camille Closson.

Starts at 1:15

Motion to approve Agenda

Approved

Motion to approve Minutes

Approved

Public Comments

washPIRG kick off meeting at 5 today in Sem 2 A1105

Check-ins

Mia – Working on lobby day.  Wanted to raise money for the Students of Color Summit through WSA but decided to try and sponsor sending students to the power of one conference since campus groups are already committed to go to the students of color conference in Yakima in April.  Will present estimated cost to the team in the next couple of weeks.

Rebecca – Talked about her meeting with the port of Olympia concerning fracking sands exports.  Good dialogue and meeting.

Charles – Update on the legislature.  Working on Loan Forgiveness Bill with Rep. Doglio, International Banking Tax Exemption Repeal with Possibly Rep. Blake, State Mushroom (Pine Mushroom) With Rep. Dolan and Sen. Guy Palumbo, and Digital Products Apportionable Income Act with Sen. Guy Palumbo.

Camille – Speaker’s report for fall quarter now available.  WSA meeting: 9 GSU members going.  

Brandon – Budget update.

Motion to add tentative discussion about the power of one conference to the end of the Agenda

Approved.

Asher – GSU Bylaws subcommittee.  Would like it to happen again.  Volunteers:  Brandon, Devin, Charles, Aidan, Camille, Mac, Asher.

GSU fee.

Motion to postpone it to next week

Approved

Sanctuary Campus

Wendy Endress explained to the GSU’s officers that the College’s President and his administration are committed to certain things but not to be labeled as a sanctuary campus in order to avoid problems for students in general.  George Bridges is committed to help.  The GSU will work with the student body, the faculty, staff, and administration concerning this issue.  If this campus becomes a sanctuary,  it is possible that it will “only” lose immigration funds, which will directly impact international students at Evergreen.  

Committees

Francisco Daza: Equity and Diversity + Day of Absence, Day of Presence

John Gundayao: Health and Safety

Rebecca Canright:  Sustainability Committee.

Lobby Day

15 students to the legislature.  Lieutenant Governor already committed to it.  Trying to get more State reps involved and committed to it.  ~15-22 of February.  Will give more details next week.

Tacoma Visit

Motion to have the Tacoma visit on 02/21, leaving at 3.

Approved.

Power of One Conference.

Max of $6,000

Motion to sponsor 20 students to go to the Power of One Conference, cost of $6000

Approved.

Motion to adjourn

Approved.

Meeting ended at 2:57