General Meeting Information

Date: May 28, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: DASG Lounge

Zoom: 5/28 Meeting

  • Agenda

    Time Topic Purpose Discussion Leader
    11:30 AM Call to Order A Chrissy Ho
    11:30 AM Roll Call I/D All
    11:35 AM Approval of Minutes - 5/21/25 A SRE Senators
    11:35 AM Advisor Announcement I/D Maliah Kenoly
    11:40 AM Public Comment I/D All
    11:45 AM

    Business Item #1

    Student Questions and Concerns

    This item is to allow a spacefor discussion about student concerns to be brought up.

    		 I/D Chrissy Ho
    11:50 AM 

    Business Item #2

    Program Liaison Rubric and Timeline

    This item is to go over the rubric for programs to apply for a liaison, as well as the timeline for Bylaw Approval.

    		 I/D Katia Bravo 
    12:10 PM

    Business Item #3

    Cultural Day: Event Logistics and Prep

    This item is to give an update on planning, including food vendor updates.

    		 I/D Joshua Madrid
    12:15 PM

    Business Item #4

    Diversity and Politics Event update

    This item is to give an update on planning, and what is left to be done.

    		 I/D Ryan Chu
    12:25 PM Public Comment I/D All
    12:30 PM Adjournment A Chrissy Ho

    A = Action
    D = Discussion
    I = Information

  • Minutes

    Attendance: Lia, Katia, Chrissy, Ryan, Ethan, Joshua, and Ella were present.

    Minutes from May 21, 2025, were approved (moved by Katia, seconded by Lia).

    Business Item #2: Program Liaison Application Process

    • Applications will be sent to Vida, Hefa, and Umoja programs starting today
    • Two-week application window to align with email cycles
    • Plan to review applications on the 11th
    • Microsoft form will be created based on previously reviewed application
    • FAQ sheet will be developed to answer questions extracted from the amendment

    Business Item #3: Cultural Day Planning

    • Two food trucks confirmed: Kona Ice and El Bombero
    • Two vendors secured
    • DJ has been arranged
    • Performers include Puso, KGIS club, Persian, and the four elements of hip-hop
    • No activities planned due to time constraints
    • ICC will assist with volunteer coordination
    • Suggestion to potentially add henna activities

    Business Item #4: Diversity in Politics Event

    • Scheduled for June 6th from 1:30-3:30 in Conference Room A&B
    • Three confirmed panelists:
      • Mayor Campbell (also Chair of VTA)
      • Assembly member Ash Kara (first Indian American in California legislature)
      • Barresa School Board member Chariet Hawk (first openly bisexual school board member)

    Public Comment:

    • Scholarships
    • Event aims to showcase diverse perspectives in politics
    • Joshua, Ryan and others will review DASG scholarship applications
    • SRE code will be discussed during Senate today (information item) with action planned for next week
    • Student Leadership Gala scheduled for June 4th (replacing regular Senate meeting)

    Action Items:

    • [ ] Convert program liaison application to Microsoft form and distribute to programs
    • [ ] Create FAQ sheet for the Senate regarding program liaison process
    • [ ] Ask Dana about possibility of adding henna to Cultural Day activities
    • [ ] Schedule meeting to review DASG scholarship applications
    • [ ] Prepare for SRE code discussion at Senate

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