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THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Cuyamaca College, Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92019
Associated Student Government Meeting Minutes
Student Center, I-124
Friday, December 4th, 2015 at 12:30pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College (ASGCC) will hold a Regular Meeting on December
4th, 2015. The meeting time and location are noted above. The ASGCC reserves the right to suspend the orders of the day if necessary to
conduct business. All ASGCC meetings are held in locations that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability-related accommodations will be
provided to persons with disabilities upon request. Persons requesting such accommodations should notify the ASG President at 619-660-4274
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Order of Business
Quorum was established. The meeting was called to order at 12:42pm by President
Moschetti.
I.
Present- Mariah Moschetti, Davi Peterson, Evan Esparza, Julio Chavez,
Tammy Ibraheem, , Jesus Suarez, Onjoli Thomas Jones, Tommie Post,
Landon Gracia, Pebbles Baston, Laura Franco, Matthew Gearhart, Mawj
Hasan, Donnel Endaya, Niveen Almezory.
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
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III.
Approval of Minutes
ASGCC Regular Meeting Minutes from November 20th, 2015
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IV.
Reports of Officers; Add “Julio Chavez” to the listed Senators
Approved
Public Comment
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the ASGCC with concern to any
agenda item or matter under the ASGCC’s jurisdiction. A time limit of three (3) minutes
per speaker and ten (10) minutes per topic shall be observed. The law does not permit
any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not on the agenda. The
ASGCC may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed; however, for further
information, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item of discussion to be placed on a
future agenda.
(Brown Act § 54954.3)
V.
Reports of Officers (3 minutes per officer)
A. Activities Assistant, Tommie Post- None
B. Public Relations Assistant – Vacant
C. Onjoli Thomas Jones, Secretary- The Health and Wellness Center had
an Open House for the Mental Wellness counselors. Attended a Canvas
overview where features of the program were highlighted.
D. Manny Juarez, Inter-Club Council Representative- Absent
E. Senator(s), Manny Juarez, Judith Jimenez, Alex Cintron, Tamarah
Ibraheem, Julio Chavez- None
F. Evan Esparza, Trustee – Attended the Achieving the Dream workshop
kick-off event that went over the goals that will be set in place to help
community college students succeed.
G. Landon Gracia, Treasurer- Our budget is currently $9,895, a decrease in
amount after the purchase of the pinball machine, which he feels will be
an asset to ASG.
H. Jesus Suarez, Evening Vice President- Next meeting will be a potluck
and Dr. Barnes will be present.
I. Davi Peterson, Executive Vice President- Also attend the Achieving the
Dream workshop.
J. Lauren Vaknin, ASG Advisor- On Tuesday, there will be a pancake
breakfast from 10:30-11:30 and volunteers are needed. A $10,000 check
from the bookstore will be given to student government soon.
K. Mariah Moschetti, President- Thanked everyone who participated in
the Achieving the Dream workshop.
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
 Evan moves to have a five minute recess; seconded (12:50-12:55)
 Approved
VII.
Reports of Special Committees
Will discuss changes made in Policy & Procedures in Open Forum
VIII.
Reports of College Committee Representatives
Student Benefit Card, Landon Gracia- Brainstormed ways to advertise the
student benefit card more effectively and noted that all members of ASG
should be well versed in the content of the card and where it’s sold.
Special Orders
1. Mary Asher Fitzpatrick
 Jesus moves to postpone indefinitely; seconded.
o Approved
IX.
X.
Unfinished Business
XI.
New Business
A1. Appointment of Niveen Almezory as ASG Public Relations Assistant
effective 12/04/15- 5/27/16
This time is reserved for the ASG to take action on the appointment of Niveen
Almezory as ASG Public Relations Assistant.
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XII.
Jesus moves to approve; seconded. (6,0)
o Approved
Open Forum
This time is reserved for the ASGCC to informally discuss any topics that do not appear
on the agenda and do not require action to be taken. A limit of five (5) minutes per
speaker and ten (10) minutes per topic shall be enforced. If any item needs further
discussion or action, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item to be placed on future
agendas.
Jesus- We have donated the bra’s donated during Breast Cancer Awareness
month
Jesus- Wants to know if there is anything specific you wanted to include on the
survey, like, “How much would you pay?” “Do you feel engaged with the
amount of student involvement?”
Jesus- Michelle Garcia will be teaching a Cultural Ethnobotany course (GEOG
132-7270) in Spring 2016. It is recommended that you sign up for the class if
the field of study interests you.
Evan- There will be a joint meeting with Grossmont’s ASG on Tuesday at 5pm,
at Grossmont
Jesus- Decided with Landon that they will purchase the standard one inch
buttons
Evan- Need volunteers for the recruitment booth at the pancake breakfast
event
Jesus- A better pool system needs to be enacted because pool sticks are
missing/broken. We need to start using the original pool waivers and possibly
color coding pool sticks.
Evan- Discussed Changes- Currently working on The Magistrate position and
changing the InterClub Council to the Club Coordinator. The historian’s duties
are being compiled as well as the Chief of Staff’s.
XIII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:23pm.