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

Executive Director: Camille Closson.

Advisor: Tom Mercado.

Meeting started at 1:19.

Motion to add “Discussion about the recently received email” to the Agenda, right after check ins.

Approved.

Motion to add Student Forums for next year to the Agenda after Beth’s presentation.

Approved.

Motion to approve the Agenda.

Approved.

Motion to approve the Minutes.

Approved.

Public Comments:

Mason, coordinator for TOP, coordinator of the climate action campaign for WashPIRG.  Invited us to Purce Hall number 2 tonight at 6 pm for the Olympia Climate Action Panel.

Arne, a new student at Evergreen, mentioned how he did not feel comfortable on campus.

Erik, campus organizer from WashPIRG, updated us on their volunteering efforts to promote the State Supreme Court Justices coming to campus.

Check-ins:

Waylon told us his project about trash cans in the woods is coming along nicely.  He also told us about how we all need to promote the State Supreme Court Justices more.

John updated us on his and Mia’s projects.  Community hangout, relaxing day.

Brandon let us know his budget was ready and he was presenting to the S&A Board today at 4:30.

Phoebe updated us on the first Student Forum Committee meeting this past Friday.  Will have weekly meetings 3-4 on Fridays in the corner of the library lobby, in front of First People’s.

Charles let us know Federal Judge Robart could come by on May 31st 2:30pm.  Public event that we can hold on campus.  Q&A after his remarks.

Motion to reimburse him for gas to get here and back.

Approved.

Still working on having the congresswoman come here.  Also looking for help to review his legislative poll.

Discussion about the email:

Complaint received from a WSA Legislative Liaison

Motion to let Asher have authority to investigate the matter on GSU’s behalf, with GSU’s input.

Approved.

GSU Table Banner:

Motion to approve the bottom left option.

Approved.

Student Forums for next year:

Proposal to have Student Forums every quarter next year.  For it to be in our bylaws.  It is the GSU’s job to organize Student Forums.

Motion to table this matter to next week’s Agenda.

Approved.

Vans for WSA and Tacoma:

Motion to approve the rental of a Motor pool van for the WSA General Assembly meeting on 05/13.

Approved

Motion to leave for Tacoma on May 16th at 12:30 instead of 3.

Approved.

Motion to pay for the van for a day.

Approved

Policy Analyst position:

Adam, Francisco, and Mia will help Charles hire the next Policy Analyst.
Meeting ended at 2:40.