Getting to Know.....Vice President Grimmius!

Name: Loralee Grimmius
Title: Vice President of the Student Association
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Major: Art and Mathmatics
Random Fact: Loralee is one of 2 members of this years Student Senate that has been on Senate all four years at USF.

Getting to Know.......Senator Strasser!

Hey! I'm Lauren Strasser from Omaha, NE (woot Huskers!) and currently living in Collier Baker. I'm a business and marketing major and hope to graduate next year. Some things I want to see get done this year is improved wireless in the dorms and more senate led campus wide activities. I'm pretty easy to find around campus just look for me and my favorite Disney princess cup, I almost always have it with me!

Getting to Know........Senator Anderson!

Name: Laura Anderson
Hometown: Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Year: Sophomore
Representing: Sullivan Hall Population
Office Hour: Mondays 2pm-3pm

Getting to know......Senator Buschena!

Name: Kristen Buschena
Hometown: Fulda, Minnesota
Year: Junior
Representing: Grand Island Hall Population
Office Hour: Wednesday 9am-10am

Getting to Know.......Senator Roozenboom!

I am a Senior from Steen, MN, majoring in Business Administration. I have been involved with the musical "The Producers," Wind Ensemble, giving tours, and I am currently an RA in Kroske Hall!! I get involved in all the olympics and anything else student activities puts on. I also participate in intramural kickball, basketball, and volleyball. On student senate I am serving as the Kroske representative. So for all of you in Kroske, if there is something that will help make your lives better, come talk to me! I started thinking about student senate when the elections were being held last year, as I started becoming more familiar with it and decided I wanted to be part of helping to change the way the students are being served (of course for the better!) I also wanted to be on student senate because I love USF and I want other students to love it too! I want to help this university become a place for the students. I want this school to fulfill the students' needs and be a place that we can call home.

Getting to Know......Advisor Karen Sumner

Name: Karen Sumner
Offical Title: Associate Vice President of USF Student Development and Life Calling
Role Within the Senate: Advisor
Random Fact: If you dont know Karen, you dont know USF.

Getting to Know.......Senator Lehman!

Name: Kara Lehman
Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota
Major: Elementary Education
Representing: Junior Class Population
Office Hour: Wednesday 1-2pm

Getting to Know.......Senator Kuiken!

I'm Justin Kuiken, majoring in Business and I represent Patterson Hall. I live in room 206 with my lovely wife Kasey. I am the vice-president of the USF Hockey Club, which we have a lot of things we hope to do with that this year. I hope to get a lot done on campus for Patterson and all students as well. I am on the club committee and the academic policy committee. If you need anything from me my office hour is Monday at 9.

Getting to Know.....Senator Emanuel!

My name is Jacquie Emanuel and I am a senior Psychology and Criminal Justice major from Fremont, NE. GO HUSKERS! During my time at USF I have been involved in Student Activities Committee, Student Senate, Honors Committee, REAL Sisters, and Intramurals. I have served on the Homecoming Committee, was Co-Chair of the Orientation Committee and have volunteered as a Cougar Leader for two years. I was also part of the Cougar track team for three years. I am very excited to see what this year’s Student Senate will do for the students of this campus. We are always looking for ways to improve our campus for you the student body. If you have any ideas for the students of USF come see me in the Student Senate Office on Fridays from 12-1!

Getting to Know........Senator Emily Sazama!

Name: Emily Sazama
Hometown: Harrisburg, South Dakota
Representing: Freshman Class
Random Fact: Is the little sister of Burgess Rep. Alan Sazama

Getting to Know.......Senator Hackett!

Name: Derek Hackett
Hometown: Madison, South Dakota
Representing: Senior Class
Other USF Activites: President of USF Hockey Club

Getting to Know........Senator Terveen!

Name: Daniel Terveen
Hometown: Spearfish, South Dakota
Major: Biology, Chemistry
Representing: The Student Body At-Large
Office Hour: Mondays, Noon-1p

Getting to Know......Senator Plooster!

My name is Corbin Plooster and I’m a junior pre-med student from Platte, SD. Since arriving at USF, I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in many activities. I’ve been involved in the Concert Chorale & Singing Camerata, Theater, Jazz Band, Student Activities Committee, Science Club, BRIN Research, New Student Orientation, Political Science Club, and Student Senate. This year I’m serving as one of two junior class representatives on student senate. I joined senate to be an active voice for all students of USF, and to help in the continual process of improving our campus and university as a whole!

Getting to Know.....Senator Tornow!

I am a senior Biology major, and am from Sioux Falls. On campus, I am involved in Pazaz Dance, Student Senate, Lions Club, and the Hyperbaric Extreme Environments Research Project. I serve on Student Senate because I want to serve our students and also serve our community through volunteering, and also I love to be involved!

Agenda for Oct 5th and Minutes from Sept 28th

Minutes - September 28th

Student Senate
September 28, 2009
1. Call to Order- Ronnie Hawkins
2. Prayer- Corbin Plooster
3. Roll Call- Everyone is here except Alan Sazama
4. Meeting agenda- Decided to have a short meeting and meet next week for another short meeting
5. Pole Vaultiing Club Presents- Chad Aurich
a. Chad – Presented the constitution and club’s intentions
b. discussion?
i. what would you do with the money?- Michel
ii.Trips, t-shirts –Chad
6. USF green – Amanda Boer, Dani Alden
a. Amanda- Presented the constitution and club’s intentions
b. Dani- funding $350
i. more recycling bins, weather safe bins, greater awareness, trips (conferences), publicity, a website, snacks for volunteers
7. Discussion about clubs:
a. motion to fund green club $350 – Brandie, seconded by Rachel
b.Passed unanimously
c. Discuss pole vaulting club
i. michelle- why would fund the club if no one can pole vault…
ii. brian- it is for informational purposes, the general student body, sponsoring more people to do community service.
iii. Ronnie- we could give them a test, and not the whole amount
iv. Kara- they want to help recruit even doing the summer, this is great
v. motion to approve the club- Dan, seconded by Brian
vi. passed unanimously
vii. budget?- Ronnie
viii. motion to give them $100 –Lauren, seconded by Brandie
ix. substitute motion to give them $200- Cassie, seconded by Luke
x. Is $100 going to give them ability to do what they want to.
xi. move to previous question by Dan, seconded by Brandie, approved unanimously
xii. Tie- Loralee breaks with a No vote – vote to pass $100
xiii. 16 yes, 8 no- motion for $100 passed
8. Welcoming Freshman- Emily Sazama, Sam Dooyema, Mariah Ethington
a. contract- due at the end of the meeting on the 5th
9. Pool Table Stuff
a. expected finish time- sometime this week
b. 8-ball tournament as a thank you, or a little ceremony of some kind. 
10. Blog- Ronnie
a. getting to know you?...a blurb and pic about each member of student senate
b. can anyone post on the blog?- Derek
c. Yes they just have to contact me first- Ronnie
11. Homecoming Activities- Brandie
a. we would like to enter a student senate car in the parade
b. if you are interested talk to Luke – we DO have enough interested.
12. Motion to Approve the minutes Brandie, seconded by Bahney, thirded by Brian
13. Motion to adjourn Sam, seconded by Kari



Agenda - Oct 5th
Student Senate Agenda
Monday, October 5th, 2009. 9:00PM. McDonald Center Conference Room.
1. Call to Order – Pres. Ronnie Hawkins
2. Prayer - Volunteer
3. Roll Call – Sec/Treas. - Ashley Maturan
4. Picture
a. October 12th, 9pm in the Ward Lobby.
5. T-Shirt/Logo – Vice Pres. Loralee Grimmius
a. Ideas?
b. Formation of Committee
6. Television Situation – Pres. Ronnie Hawkins
7. Stage Situation – Sen. Derek Hackett
8. Red Box? – Sen. Matthew Harsch
9. Committee Reports
10. FCA Putt-Putt Tourney
11. Any Other Business to Bring Before the Senate
12. Adjourn

Getting to Know......Senator Harsch

Name: Brian A. Harsch
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Class: Junior
Representing: Sullivan Hall Population
Office Hour: Tuesdays, 1-2pm

Getting to Know......Senator Reiner

Name: Brandie Reiner
Class: Junior
Represents: Off-Campus Population
Office Hour: Tuesdays, 11a-Noon
Other USF Activites: Vice President of USF Law and Justice Club, Vice President of College Democrats

Getting to Know......Secretary/Treasurer Maturan

My name is Ashley Maturan and I am a Senior this year. I am the Secretary/Treasurer for the Student Senate, and I am loving it. I am also a Resident Assistant on first floor of Grand Island. In my time at USF I have been involved with the choir and with the Academic Mentoring Program. I am eager to see the improvements that the campus will be experiencing this year. And I look forward to serving the Student body in my executive role within the Student Senate. If you have any questions for me feel free to find me around campus, I am pretty much everywhere.

Getting to Know........Senator Bahney

Hey everybody I'm Alex Bahney, I am a sophomore here at USF and I am a double major in Media Studies/CST. I am from South Sioux City, Nebraska, but I now live in Sullivan Hall. Right now I am wrapped up in the show Midsummer Nights Dream and am having a blast with it. This year on student senate I want to try and be really involved and want to try and do anything I can to make the students of USF as happy as possible. I don't have any specifics right now but hopefully I will have some good ideas in the future.

Getting to Know........Senator Alan Sazama

During the month of October, we will be using this blog to introduce you to the members of the USF Student Seante. Tune in each day to learn something new about the people that make up your Student Government.




I'm Alan Sazama a senior Pre-Med major representing Burgess Hall. I'm also a Resident Assistant for 3rd Floor Burgess. I am very involved on campus, if you would like to know what I am in, come find me and ask me...I'm friendly...promise. Some of my goals for student senate are to get much needed improvements for the lounge of Burgess and its living spaces, see continued commitment for service on campus, and to make sure the Senate budget is spent wisely on projects that can impact a wide scope of our students, not just a select group. I recently got accepted to medical school so if you need medical care....don't come to me because I'm not a doctor yet, come visit me in 7 years and maybe I will be able to help you. Any suggestions about projects/improvements let me know...I am rockin the Student Senate office Thursday mornings 9-10 am.

It's Time!

Agenda - September 28th

Hey Gang,

Here is the agenda for the USF Student Senate tonight. Remember if you would like to request an apperance before the USF Student Senate or have something you would like us to cover, please dont hesitate to email Ronnie.

Student Senate Agenda

Monday, September 28, 2009. 10:00PM. McDonald Center Conference Room.

1. Call to Order – Pres. Ronnie Hawkins
2. Prayer - Volunteer
3. Roll Call – Sec/Treas. - Ashley Maturan
4. Welcoming Freshman Representatives
a. Contracts Due For All Senators
b. Assign Freshman to Committees
5. Pole Vaulting Club Presents – Chad Aurich
6. USF Green Presents – Amanda Boer
7. Picture
a. October 12th, 9pm in the Ward Lobby.
8. T-Shirt/Logo
a. Ideas?
b. Formation of Committee
9. Pool Table Completion
a. 8-Ball Tournament/Dedication
10. Stage Situation – Sen. Derek Hackett
11. Red Box? – Sen. Matthew Harsch
12. Committee Reports
13. Blog
a. Check it Out!
b. Getting to Know You
14. Homecoming Activities
a. Parade – Sen. Brandie Reiner
15. Any Other Business to Bring Before the Senate
16. Adjourn

And The Winners Are......

SAM DOOYEMA
EMILY SAZAMA AND
MARIAH ETHINGTON.

Congratulations! These fine people will be the Freshman representatives to the USF Student Senate! Congrats guys!

Its Coming.....

PURPLE FELT AND ALL.

The reconstruction of the Java City Pool Table is nearing completion. Make sure if you see Justin Kuiken, Derek Hackett, and Bill Ballard out there that you give them a huge THANK YOU! They say the table should be completed by the end of the week.

To celebrate the completion of the Pool Tables reconstruction, the Student Association will be holding an 8-ball tournament sometime during Homecoming Week!

Keep Posted!

Thanks for reading,

Ronnie Hawkins
Student Association President

Pool Table Situation, Office Hours, etc.

Hey Guys,

I just posted the minutes from last night, so anyone that is interested in that, make sure to give them a look over.

Last night was great, Thanks to all the Senators and Interested Freshman Candidates that showed up. It looks like we should have some great people joining us on Senate.

Okay, since I have been asked more questions about the Pool Table this week than anything else I will start with that. My main men, Justin Kuiken and Bill Ballard (who are way more skilled at carpentry than me) say they believe they can fix the Pool Table that was donated to us by the Coles (thanks again Drs. Kevin and Tricia). So last night about 7 or 8 guys (who I owe a Big Thanks to as well) helped us carry the VERY HEAVY pool table from the Java City area to the Theatre Scence Shop in Jeschke. Another really quick Thank You to Dr. Kim Bartling for letting us use that area. From their they will try to repair it and if everything goes right we will bring it back down the the Java City area.

If it doesnt work, we will look at renting a pool table from Great Amusement much like we did last year. They are a good company who gave us an awesome deal last year, and on top of that they maintain and upkeep the table for free, so if worse comes to worse, that is a very good option to be left with. We have also looked at the possibility of renting a pool table for a couple of months while our pool table is being fixed. We will hopefully make a decision on that a little bit later, based on how confident we are in our fixing job.

Last night, our Senators also signed up for Office Hours and Committees to serve on. I dont have the committee list with me right now, so Loralee Grimmius or I will hopefully post that tomorrow, so that you know who is representing you on USFs many committees.


Heres our Office Schedule as it stands right now (it may and probably will have some changes at some point, ill update when changes are made)


Monday
9am - Justin Kuiken
10am - Mica Olson
Noon - Daniel Terveen
2pm - Laura Anderson

Tuesday
9am - Jacquie Emanuel
10am - CHAPEL
11am - Brandie Reiner
1pm - Brian Harsch & Matthew Harsch

Wednesday
9am - Kristen Buschena
10am - Luke Yost
11am - Michel Marcoux
Noon - Michelle Erickson
1pm - Kara Lehman

Thursday
9am - Alan Sazama
10am - Lauren Strasser & Bill Ballard
1pm - Cassie Tornow
3pm - Alex Bahney

Friday
10am - Kari Roozenboom
11am - Rachel Dewey
1pm - Corbin Plooster

So there you have it (for now). We still have a few Senators that need to sign up for timeslots and I will notify you of when that happens. Dont be afraid to come see these great people in our office if you have any concerns or questions, remember, we are here to serve you the students!

One last note, we also approved funding for USF's own 80's Music Video Remake Club. You can check them out at this link
here.

Jordan Farrell and crew have some very hilarious stuff going on with that club, so check them out and ask how you can get involved!

As usual, if you have anything you want to talk to me about dont hesitate to drop me a line at ronald.hawkins@usiouxfalls.edu

Thanks for reading!

Ronnie Hawkins
USF Student Association President

Minutes from Meeting (9/14)

Student Senate
First meeting- September 14, 2009
1. Call to Order- President Ronnie Hawkins
2. Prayer- Daniel Terveen
3. Roll Call-Present: Alex Bahney, Ashley Maturan, Bill Ballard, Brandie Reiner, Brian Harsch, Cassandra Tornow, Corbin Plooster, Daniel Terveen, Jacquie Emanuel, Justin Kuiken, Kara Lehman, Kari Roozenboom, Kristen Buschena, Laura Anderson, Lauren Strasser, Loralee Grimmius, Luke Yost, Matthew Harsch, Mica Olson, Michel Marcoux, Michelle Erickson, Rachel Dewey, Ronald Hawkins
Excused- Alan Sazama, Derek Hackett
4. Meeting interested candidates- Emily Sazama, Rachel Olsen, Tyler Odens, Mariah Ethington, T.J. Wagar, Kelli Hoff
a. handout petitions/ explain election process
i. 50 signatures
ii. due Friday September 18, 2009 by 5:00
iii. Three spots open, possible election if more candidates complete petition
b. Rachel- what entails being a senator?
Ronnie- explanation of duties, describing some things we do on campus, “we are tentacles of the campus”
5. Contracts- Loralee
a. explanation of contract- Ronnie; emphasis on attending office hours!
b. due date is September 28, 2009
c. freshman will also be signing the contract
6. Lauren Strasser- Ronnie
a. Lauren was serving as first alternate after the fall, but since Josh Duncan will not be returning I have asked Lauren to return to the senate, and that an appointment of Lauren Strasser be approved
b. Motion to approve Lauren to senate- Daniel Terveen, seconded by Matt Harsch
7. Initial Budget- Ronnie
a. review of the budget
b. costs that have already come through senate
c. what do we use $1000 for purple feather?- corbin
glass, and supplies and other awards.-Ronnie
8. Constitution Day
a.-Student Senate will be pairing with criminal Justice Club
b. We are required to celebrate and document what we do for this day
i. Ronnie- We usually do a cookie cake or something
Brandie- We are meeting with Beth O’Toole to discuss what we are doing, possible constitution quiz.
9. Pool Table Situation
a. Ronnie- we were given a table for free and tried to refurbish it, however it is just not going to work, we are going to throw it away or donate it. We would like to ask the senate if we want a rental. It would be $1200 for the whole year
Bill- Justin and I would like to take a look at it and see if we can fix it.
Ronnie- it is an eye sore and student development would kind of like it out of there, but sure you can take a look at it.
Loralee- can we motion to rent? Or motion to rent if we cant fix it?
Michelle- I thought that last year was renting to see if we wanted to buy one?
Ronnie- well great amusement offered us a great deal and they fix everything for free, so it really is nice, they cover when anything is missing or broken.
Brandie- motion to vote for approval of renting the table pending the inability to fix the table, seconded Corbin
b. vote- Passed unanimously (20)
10. Java City Stage situation
a. Ronnie- we had $1800 to purchase things for the stage at the end of last year, but apparently the purchase order was not received until the beginning of the new fiscal year. We still have the money, however the money will come out of this years budget instead of last years
Daniel- How would it be used?
Ronnie- For concerts and open mic nights. Should we think about it since Derek is not here?
Daniel- would that save us money on DJing?
Ronnie- that is a student development expense.
b. we will just sit on that until Derek returns
11. 80’s music video remake club
a. Constitution received: asking for recognition and funding $300
b. Explanation of club:
Laura- what would money be used for?
Ronnie- costumes and film
Rachel- did they have any service projects planned?
Ronnie – not that they said
Brian- I would like them to come in to see what they are doing with the costumes later.
c. Motion to table approval Brian Harsch, seconded by Cassie .
-substitute motion: Brandie –to approve seconded by Michelle
-motion to fund $300 to 80’s remake video club by Laura seconded by Mica
d. Vote- 17 yes; 3 no
12. Pole Vaulters club
a. constitution received: asking for recognition and funding $350
b. Motion to table approval- Daniel Terveen, seconded Matt Harsch passed unanimously
13. Any other business to bring before senate?
Rachel Olsen- there are no foosball balls in the table.
Ronnie- we will get on that
14. Sign up for Semester Hours
a. Ronnie- people with busy schedules should sign up for hours first
15. Committees- Loralee
a. 4 committees; 2 new ones, also 10 faculty committees that have spots open
b. Student Activities- Jacquie Emanuel, Derek Hackett, Rachel Dewey, Morgan Casselli, Corbin Plooster
Ticket Appeals Committee- Loralee Grimmius(chair), 4 spaces
Constitutional Committee- Ronnie Hawkins, Derek Hackett(chair), 4 spaces
Club Standards Committee- Ashley Maturan, 4 spaces
c. explanation of committees and faculty committees/ questions? Loralee and Ronnie
Loralee would like to mention that she had great handwriting through the whole thing
d. Loralee- would anyone like to motion?
Jackie- motion to approve the committees, seconded by Brandie, approved unanimously
16. Motion to adjourn- Rachel Dewey, seconded by Matthew Harsch ,passed unanimously

Initial Meeting - 2009-2010 Student Senate

Greeting USF Students,

Well here it is! We have finally put together a blog for the USF Student Association! Loralee, Ashley, and I will be using this blog to keep you the students informed of what is going on with the Student Senate and the campus as a whole.

Tonight is the first meeting of this years Student Senate, tonight the 22 already elected members of the Senate will be meeting the incoming freshman that wish to serve the student body on the USFSA.

Before I post the agenda for tonight, lets update you on what has been going on with USFSA this summer and already this last week.


Firstly, most of you came back may have noticed the situation with our washing machines. This last year our contract with CoinMach (our current provider expired) we were hoping to get a contract with a new company that would allow us to use our Student ID's to pay for washing rather than having to manually feed quarters.....Unfortunately, that wont be happening this year. Student Development informed me that we couldnt make arrangements with another company so we will be using our current on-campus washer and dryers for at least another year. However, the good news from this, is that they WONT be raising our prices, despite what they had posted in our dormatories.

Secondly, anyone that has been through the lower level of the Student Union this week may have noticed that our Pool Table (which we recieved from the gracious Drs. Kevin and Tricia Cole...Thanks, guys.) is broken. This is unfortunate because we thought we had a good deal going with getting a free table. Since we cant replace the stand on it we are going to have to dispose of it. However, not all hope is lost. We will probably end up renting a pool table much like we did last year for the Java City area, it will be a better quality table and the company will upkeep for us at no additonal costs.

Alright.....thats all I can think of now, I'll post anything else of significance that I can remember later.

Here is the Student Senate Agenda for tonight:

Student Senate Agenda
Monday, September 14, 2009. 8:00PM. McDonald Center Conference Room.

1. Call to Order – Pres. Ronnie Hawkins
2. Prayer - Volunteer
3. Roll Call – Sec/Treas. - Ashley Maturan
4. Meeting Interested Candidates for Freshman Positions
a. Hand out Petitions/Explain Candidate and Election Process
5. Approve/Deny Appointment of Lauren Strasser
6. Overview of Contracts
a. Signed Contracts Due by Sept 28th
7. Initial Budget
8. Ideas for Constitution Day (Thursday)
9. Pool Table Situation
10. Java City Stage Situation
11. Vote on Recognition and Funding of 80’s Music Video Remake Club - Jordan Farrell
12. Vote on Recognition and Funding of USF Pole Vaulters Club - Chad Aurich
13. Sign Up for Semester Office Hours
14. Sign Up for Senate Committees
15. Any Other Business to Bring Before the Senate
16. Adjourn

Next Meeting – September 28, 2009 at 9pm in the McDonald Center Conference Room


Tonight we have Senators signing up for Committees and Office Hours and such....ill post an update tomorrow sometime on how it all went down.

One last thing, we will (hopefully) be apporving of the appointment of Lauren Strasser to the Student Senate tonight. She was serving as our first alternate for this year, and her appointment to the Senate comes on the fact that Joshua Duncan will not be joining us at USF for this upcoming semester. Strasser was a key member of the Freshman Senate class year, and I am very excited that she will have the chance to join us again this year.

Heres this years membership.....

Members: President Ronnie Hawkins, Vice President Loralee Grimmius, Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Maturan.

Senators

Representing the Senior Class - Bill Ballard, Jacquie Emanuel, and Derek Hackett
Representing the Junior Class - Corbin Plooster, Mica Olson, and Kara Lehman.
Representing the Sophomore Class - Rachel Dewey, Matthew Harsch, Alex Bahney
Representing the Freshman Class - TBD
Representing the Off-Campus Population - Cassandra Tornow, Brandie Reiner, and Luke Yost
Representing Sullivan Hall - Laura Anderson and Brian Harsch
Representing Mary Collier-Baker Hall - Michelle Erickson
Representing Kroske Hall - Kari Roozenboom
Representing Burgess Hall - Alan Sazama
Representing Grand Island Hall - Kristen Buschena
Representing Patterson Hall - Justin Kuiken
Representing the International Student Population - Michel Marcoux
At-Large Representatives - Daniel Terveen and Lauren Strasser

Thanks for reading!

Ronnie Hawkins
USF Student Association President