Santiago Canyon College
Associated Student Government
8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange CA 92869, A-205
October 15th, 2015, 3:30pm - 5:30pm (E-203)
Council Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Santiago Canyon College will hold a meeting on the designated date,
time, and location stated above. Those wishing to address the Council shall be recognized during public forum to express their concern. All
Associated Student Government Council meetings are held in locations that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability accommodations will be
provided upon request; please notify Diana Casares at (714) 628-4912 for said accommodations.
I. Call to Order
Pham calls the meeting to order at 3:34pm.
II. Roll Call
POSITION
NAME
ATTENDANCE
ASG President
Kevin Pham
P
ICC President
Gerardo Padilla
P
Vice-President of Senate
Seham Nabilsi
E
Vice-President of Activities
Sydney Gaughan
P
Treasurer
Eboné Spence
P
Treasurer At-Large
Edward Rebolledo
E
Secretary
McKenna Dice
P
Supreme Justice
Nathan Underwood
P
Senator At-Large
Tamara Nabulsi
P
Senator of Academics
Vacant
Senator of Accreditation
Vacant
Senator of Advocacy
Christopher Barajas
P
Senator of Budget
Noe Hernandez
P
Senator of Educational Planning
Anthony Hernandez
P
Senator of Enrollment
Esther Chian
P
Senator of Honors
Vacant
Senator of Innovation & Sustainability
Mathew Carter
P
Senator of International Affairs
Jennifer Puchana
P
Senator of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Amber Wagstaff
Senator of Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
Vacant
Senator of Student Success
Vacant
Senator of Technology
Gregory Pierot
Senator of Veteran Affairs
Vacant
Director At-Large
Troy Gagnon
Director of Academics
Vacant
Director of Athletics
Bryan Orrillo
P
Director of Community Service
Thomas Hatch
P
Director of Fundraising
Vacant
Director of Green Operations
Tristan Carr
P
Director of Health and Wellness
Sophia Cho
E
Director of Journalism
Lauren Williams
P
Director of Marketing
Noah Nowabi
P
Student Trustee Liaison
Raquel Manriquez
P
Student Life and Leadership Liaison
Diana Casares
P
P
P
P
Director of Public Relations
Commissioners: Malique Berry (P), Richelle Brothers (P), Anthony Colohua (A), Andre Eng (P), Amal Fahmi (P),
Nadia Fakhari (A), Meghan Grech (P), Katherine Gutierrez (P), Nico Heaverlo (P), Lindsay Jameson (P), Solomon
Jones (P), Alexa Luna (A), Trevor McBrayer (A), Christina McKay (A), Adam Nunez (A), Rachelle Rivera (P),
Eduardo Rubio (P), Christian Vargas (P), Alex Wakely (A), Blake Williams (P).
III. Amendments to Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
Pierot Moves to approve the Minutes, Seconded by Carter (16-0-0)
V. Public Forum
VI. Unfinished Business
6.01 Appointment of New Members
Carter Moves to appoint Kealii Witczak as Public Relations, Mark as Senator of Academics, Andre eng
as Senator of Poe Seconded by Hatch (19-0-0)
6.02 Resolution Reconciliation
6.03 Impeachment
VII. New Business
7.01 Refugee vs. Immigrant – Daniel Rebolledo (Discussion/ Action)
The Conscious Law Club is having an event on November 5, 2015 called Refugee vs. Immigrant and is
looking to allocate up to $200 for the event to purchase supplies, incentives, and food. Spence moves to approve
up to $250 from account 6680 General Supplies to fund the purchase of incentives, supplies, and food for the
Refugee vs. Immigrant event, Seconded by A. Hernandez (21-0-0)
7.02 Approval of ASG Shirts/ Money for Shirts – Noah Nawabi (Discussion/Action)
Spence moves to suspend the orders of the day to move to line item 7.04 Judicial Training Reimbursement,
Seconded by Orrillo (21-0-0)
Spence Moves to approve $692.36 from Account 6680 General Supplies under line item ASG T-Shirts,
Seconded by Nabulsi (21-0-0)
7.03 Resolution V: Meeting Attendance – Nathan Underwood (Discussion/ Action)
Underwood moves to suspend the orders of the day to move to 7.05 Resolution IV: Senator of Equity, Seconded
by A. Hernandez (21-0-0)
Underwood moves to reconvene the orders of the day, Seconded by Padilla (21-0-0)
Underwood read Resolution V: Meeting Attendance. The Resolution states that if an ASG member accumulates
more than two absences, whether they be excused or not, they will automatically be put up for impeachment.
Nawabi agrees with the Resolution’s goal, but disagrees with the choice that after two absences people will be
put up for impeachment. Nawabi thinks that the number of allowed absences should be more than two. Hatch
agrees the number of absences should be increased. Padilla suggests that excused absences should be allowed.
Carter suggests members should be able to miss 10% of the meetings. Gaughan makes the point that members
of ASG have had absences due to unavoidable reasons, and doesn’t believe implementing this Resolution is a
good solution to the problem of absences in ASG. Several members of ASG commented that they would be
forced to resign if this Resolution passed as it is.
7.04 Judicial Training Reimbursement – Nathan Underwood (Discussion/ Action)
Underwood is looking to allocate up to $78 to purchase lunch for those who attended the Loretta Jordan
meeting. Spence moves to approve up to $78 to purchase food from Account 6680 General Supplies, Seconded
by Barajas (21-0-0)
7.05 Resolution IV: Senator of Equity – Seham Nabilsi (Discussion/ Action)
VIII. Reports
8.01 Inter-Club Council Report
STEM Club is organizing a Jet Propulsion Lab with NASA. They will be requiring a state I.D. to attend.
SCC Gaming is planning to organize a gaming tournament.
Several clubs are planning to have an art event and open mic night for next semester. If anyone wants to
participate or has suggestions, contact Padilla.
Math Club is having a movie night in November.
The Conscious Law Club is organizing the Refugee vs. Immigrant Event.
ICC is having Breast Cancer Awareness on October 28, 2015 and Hawk University November 4, 2015.
8.02 Senator Reports
Barajas- Senator of Advocacy, Made a What Do You Need Booth next week from 12:00pm-3:00pm. They will
be handing out surveys to students.
Puchana- Senator of International Affairs, Received many responses from international students to surveys, and
30% of the students stated they would have to leave if the previous payment plan was not reinstated.
A. Hernandez- Senator of Educational Planning, They began developing the educational master plan. It would
take into effect in the Fall of 2016. The first draft will hopefully be created in the next meeting.
8.03 Director Reports
Hatch- Director of Community Service, Muck Run is next Saturday at 6:30am
Orrillo- Director of Athletics, The men’s soccer game ended in a tie, the next game is this Friday against
Cypress. Eddie is amazing.
Carr- Director of Green Operations, Beach Cleanup is tomorrow at 12:30pm at Huntington State Beach Tower
Number 7. When going through the gate let them know you are a part of SCC ASG and they will give you free
parking. There will be Frisbee and a bonfire after 3:00pm. It’s recommended everyone brings blankets, a
change of clothes, and refillable water bottles.
Kealii- Director of Public Relations, If you have an event coming up or need a flyer, please let him know a
week in advance. The best way to get a hold of him is through email or phone number.
8.04 Executive Reports
Pham- Attending new meetings for the Marketing Committee for the school to increase the number of students
enrolling each semester on campus. The D-Building will be renovated along with the U-Building and will
hopefully be completed by next semester. Concerns have been brought up in light of recent school shootings,
and solutions are being discussed. There is a representative from Belleview College coming to try and recruit
students. Looking to do the food drive. There are two upcoming presentations with speakers. October 27, 2015
there will be a presentation about poverty in our community. On November 2, 2015 some speakers are coming
to talk about climate change. Last Executive Meeting it was requested to fund another full time position in
Student Services. Members can bring in unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
Gaughan- Currently working on the October Movie Night which will be October 26, 2015. Set up will start at
6:00pm. Reverse Trick-or-Treating will be October 29, 2015. November will be a Health and Wellness Movie
Night, and Inside Out will be the movie played. Currently working with a Student Services Coordinator to
promote the food drive. Starting to work on the Winter Fest, and hoping to donate towards a charity related to
Health and Wellness.
Spence- We have a budget of $91,000. Want to make a few adjustments to it that will be made next council.
Please send check requests in advance, and turn in receipts within 10 days after the event.
Underwood- GOP Debate will be October 29, 2015 at 6:30pm in the auditorium.
Nabilsi- Town Hall will be October 26-27, 2015 from 11:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm. Food and drinks
will be handed out at the event, and volunteers would be appreciated. Two Senator positions are open.
8.05 Office of Student Life and Leadership Report
New people in A-206 working with the TRIO Program. Anyone interested in SLI please see Diana Casares.
8.06 Board of Trustee Liaison Report
Great job being leaders handling conflict resolution. Advocating for more help in Student Life & Leadership.
Please feel free to let her know about any concerns you have. The next Board of Trustees meeting will be
October 26, 2015.
8.07 Delegate Report
Carter- Discussed Resolutions that will be presented at General Assembly next month. One of the Resolutions
that was advocated was for scantron vending machines. General Assembly is the November 12-14, 2015.
Applications will be available soon. If you have any suggestions for a Resolution for General Assembly let him
know.
8.08 Ad-Hoc Reports
Banquet Committee- Join Banquet Committee! Thinking about changing the meeting time to accommodate
students in SLI. Meetings will be at 1:00pm on Fridays in room E-204. No meeting tomorrow due to Beach
Cleanup.
Obama’s College Promise- Still surveying students, and if anyone wants to help hand them out you can.
IX. Events and Reminders
9.01 Student Service Sticker
If you have not gotten your student service sticker yet, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. Make sure to
have it checked by Underwood.
9.02 Executives’ Turn to Clean Room
Please clean up after yourselves in the ASG Room. This week is the Executives’ turn to clean the room.
9.04 November Movie Night
Be there be square.
9.05 Reverse Trick-or-Treating
October 29, 2015 all day.
X. Public Forum
Gaughan-There is no Director Meeting tomorrow.
Heaverlo- This Sunday there will be a get together at Heaverlo’s house so if you want to come just let him
know.
Underwood- If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Resolution V let him know.
XI. Adjournment
Pham adjourns the meeting at 5:03pm.