Stonewall QSA Minutes 02-06-13

Stonewall QSA Meeting Minutes

February 6, 2013

Call to Order by President Luis Loya - 5:30

Speakers:

Wesley Jackson ASNMSU Senator

            Petition for Vice President

Breeana Sylvas, ASNMSU President, update

            Revamping of student tailgating

            Universal Pass - public transportation for free

                        Pilot program

            Scholarship endowment

                        Undergrad and Graduate

                        Banquet in April

            Newsletter

            Revamped website http://asnmsu.nmsu.edu/

            Took concerns and questions from Students

Chynna Moore, Active Member 

            Change in by-laws

                        Eliminate 2 hours outside community service for active members

                        Submission of change to President

                        Motion to change by-laws by Thomas Cable, Active Member 

                        Motion Seconded by, Joshua Pettit, Active Member

                        Moved into debate

                                    Recommendation by Thomas to ensure the change in by-laws                                 included, adding a stipulation for Active Members running for office                                   be required to show proof of a minimum of 2 hours outside                                 community service, in order to run for any office.

                                    Chynna accepts recommendation as friendly to her proposal.

                        Call for any additional debate.

                                    No additional debate.         

                        President read motion as proposed by Chynna:

                                    “strike the section of by-laws regarding Active Membership to                                    exclude the current 2 hours of outside community service                             requirements as the bylaws read now.”

                                    “to include 2 hours of community service to be presented by any                              Active Member seeking election to office of Stonewall QSA.”  

                        Call for votes by President 

                                    Clarification of Active Members by Vice President Rose Daniel

                                    Voice Vote

                                    Motion carries, majority vote of yes

                        Proposed postponement of nominations for Treasures to next weeks                      agenda

                                    No objections

                        No club rush table

March 4th - 6 p.m. Sex and Gender Speaker

March 18th - 6 p.m. BDSM Speaker

March 18th - 6 p.m. Asexuality

            Probably location for all events Corbett Auditorium

Bake Sale for February 14th Approved

PHSO - QSA - Counseling Center

            February 26 - 7p.m. - 9p.m. “Do I Look Fat?”

                        National Eating Disorder Week

                        Health Science Auditorium 

                        Free Food

Fox’s Pizza Gathering Reflection

Camping of Paintball

            Call for Vote

            By show of hands

                        Paintball majority by hand vote

Tara’s News

            National GSA Day, February 6, 2013

            The Boy Scouts of America

                        Will be deciding on their ban of members of the LGBTQ members in                       March 

            Gay Marriage vote in the UK passes the first of many hurtles to get passed            through as legal

Chris Storm, Active Member motions to end the meeting

Chynna Moore, Active Member seconds the motion

Call for vote to adjourn the meeting by voice

Motion passed by majority

Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

Stonewall QSA Mintues 01-30-13

Stonewall QSA Minutes

Club Meeting

January 30, 2013

I.                   Meeting called to order: 5:30 PM by President Luis Loya

II.                Officer Reports:

1.      President: None

2.      Vice President: None

3.      Secretary: None

4.      Treasurer: Currently no one is position.

5.      Historian: None

III.             Interesting Information:

1.      Dirty Girl Mud Run (Contact Jeanette if interested).

Only females may enter, however anyone can volunteer.

Look them up on Facebook: Dirty Girl Mud Run for more information.

2.      The Azure Cherry Gallery and Boutique Opening on Lohman 6:00PM to 12:00AM,

3.      Vagina Monologues two days, talk to Rose for more information.

4.      Queer Choir started, talk to Jackie for more information.

5.      Japan Club-pre Valentine’s Sale the 12^th of February

6.      Japan Club-Board Game Night Tuesday’s at 7:00 PM

7.      Student Health Organization -1 Billion Strong Event Valentine’s Day.  

A lot of people going up to A Mountain, it is for sexual awareness.

8.      Fundraising Committee, talk to Jessica for more information.

Meetings are on Friday’s, first meeting is next Friday February 8th.

Location: Second Floor Corbett right in front of ASNMSU, 4:30PM.

IV.             Old Business:

1.      Change in By-Laws.

Change of requirements for member community service hours.

In order to vote with the club, you must be considered an active member, there is a list that Rose has, talk to her for more information, especially if there are any conflicting matters.

2.      Building of Community Garden.

Currently still in the air, but coming into being.

Various clubs and organizations may be interested in helping.

V.                New Business:

1.      Club Rush next week February 7, 2013. 10:00AM to 2:00PM.

2.      Monday February 4, 2013, Fox’s Pizza Night 6:00PM.

Location: 1340 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

3.      Upcoming event, Lecture Series (Series of Speakers over Sexual related things) talked about.

Various Lectures, also if you have a professor that would like to speak, contact Lois for more information.

Still pending for approval, paperwork will be filled out soon and sent to Campus Activities.

Events will likely take place at 6:00PM but exact time and days are not set yet.

4.      April Event- 1 Girl 5 Gays.

Date not currently set; contact Lois if you have more questions about the event.

Suggestions for questions will be taken, submit them to the officers, Facebook, or via the SGDRC.

VI.             Meeting adjourned at: 6:07 PM

1.      Ryan

2.      Fernando

Stonewall QSA Mintues 11-07-12

Stonewall QSA Minutes

Club Meeting

November 7, 2012

I.                   Meeting called to order: 5:12 PM by President Lois Loya

II.                Officer Reports:

1.      President:

a.       GLTBQ Center having a Self Defensive Course November 15^th.

b.      Cooking Program going on in the Garcia Kitchen, food from all over the world.  In A Patio. 

2.      Vice President: “The Rose Report”

a.       Tomorrow Thursday November 8^th, meeting at the SGDRC to help Rose and Thomas with finalizing the new Logo.  From 3:30 to 5:00 PM.  All members of the PR Committee come.

3.      Secretary:

a.       None.

4.      Treasurer:

a.       None.

5.      Historian:

a.       None.

III.             Interesting Information:

1.      Butch Ball (Lips Lounge) Talk to Jackie.

2.      Watching Debs at Jackie’s House (Event will be created on Facebook) on Sunday at 8:00 PM.

3.      PHSO Showing Jim in Bold Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the Health and Social Services Building, room 101.

4.      National Diabetes Day next Wednesday November 14^th.

5.      Stop the Bullying at Hurricane Alley 21 and up only, next week.  $3.00 donation to get in. Starts at 9:00 PM.

6.      Auditions for Vagina Monologues next week in Hardman Hall on Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM.

7.      New States now allow Same Sex Marriage, and the First Openly Gay Senator appointed. 

IV.             Old Business:

1.      Day of the Dead Alter went well.

V.                New Business:

1.      Next Thursday is when Trans-Awareness day will be held.

2.      Possible Volunteer opportunity, talk to Lois the event is in El Paso.

3.      Two weeks from now is Thanksgiving.

4.      Have a potluck at the next meeting, bring whatever. J  Sign-up Sheet (or just bring something).

5.      Last Meeting November 28, 2012 (no meeting for finals week).

6.      Possible White Elephant event November 28, 2012.

7.      Tomorrow Thursday November 8^th, meeting at the SGDRC to help Rose and Thomas with finalizing the new Logo.  From 3:30 to 5:00 PM.  All members of the PR Committee come.

8.      White Sands Field Trip Saturday Meeting at the Barnes and Noble Parking Lot.  Leaving at 2:00 PM and returning sometime in the evening (car-pooling).

VI.             Meeting adjourned at: 5:37 PM

1.      Adjourned by: Jackie

2.      Second: Christ

Stonewall QSA Mintues 10-31-12

Stonewall QSA Minutes

Club Meeting

October 31, 2012

I.                   Meeting called to order: 5:00 PM by President Lois Loya

II.                Officer Reports:

1.      President:

2.      Vice President: “The Rose Report”

a.       None.

3.      Secretary: “The Joe Report”

a.       $351.50 currently in the Stonewall QSA Bank account.

b.      Stonewall QSA will be getting reimbursed by ASNMSU for the Homecoming Expenses.

c.       Fundraising Committee, no meeting tomorrow.

d.      Ideas for Events wanted.

4.      Treasurer:

a.       None.

5.      Historian:

a.       None.

III.             Interesting Information:

1.      One Student Day 11-04-12 Outside Corbett.  Talk to Jessica S. for more information. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the I-Mall.

2.      NMSU UUs Talk to David for more information.  Meeting Thursday Skeen Hall room 200, 6:00 PM.

3.      Talk To Jessica P. for information on getting more volunteer hours.

a.       Possible Soup Kitchen.

4.      Vagina Monologues.

a.       Auditions coming soon (Talk to Rose for more information).

5.      Day of the Dead Event talk to Jeanette, meeting at around 4:00 on campus and setting up the alter around 4:30 in Mesilla.

6.      Trans-Awareness Group meeting Friday at 3:00 PM in the SGDRC.

IV.             Old Business:

1.      Thank you to everyone who helped with Homecoming.

2.      Thank you to everyone who helped at the GLBTQ Center Downtown.

3.      Halloween Howl 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Intramural Fields.

4.      Contacting Professors.

V.                New Business:

1.      Getting ideas for activities from members.

2.      White Sands Trip November 10, 2012.

VI.             Meeting adjourned at: 5:30 PM

1.      Adjourned by: Jackie

2.      Second: Chynna

Stonewall QSA Minutes 10-24-12

Stonewall QSA Minutes

Club Meeting

October 24, 2012

I.                   Meeting called to order: 5:10 PM by President Lois Loya

II.                Officer Reports:

1.      President:

2.      Vice President: “The Rose Report”

a.       New Stonewall QSA Logo (Voting).

b.      PR Community Outreach Committee (Meeting with Rose after main Meeting).

c.       New Logo is Logo 1, constructive criticism following after meeting.

3.      Secretary:

a.       None.

4.      Treasurer:

a.       None.

5.      Historian:

a.       None.

III.             Interesting Information:

1.      Trans-Awareness Group Meeting at 3:00 PM on Friday October 24, 2012 at the Sexual and Gender Diversity Resource Center (SGDRC).

2.      Fall Festival (Carnival) for the GLBTQ Center on North Main, on October 28, 2012.

3.      Working out on how to get required Community Service Hours for being a member of Stonewall QSA.

a.       Possible Soup Kitchen.

4.      Creating Change Conference (ASNMSU will pay up to 49%)

a.       Possibly getting a group together to show presentations.

b.      Connect with other Universities.

c.       Connect with other Organizations.  

5.      One Student Day

a.       Awareness for Domestic Abuse and other things.

b.      11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the I-Mall.

6.      Vagina Monologues.

a.       Auditions coming soon (Talk to Rose for more information).

IV.             Old Business:

1.      Keep State Great attendance was poor, but thank you to everyone to came.

2.      Gay Jeopardy was a success, and thanks to Housing for co-sponsoring the event.

3.      Day of the Dead, meet with Jeanette.

V.                New Business:

1.      Trans Remembrance Day November 20, 2012.

a.       A Candle Light Vigil on November 15, 2012 since the 20^th is on break.

b.      During Fall Break (Thanksgiving Week).

2.      Sex Health Awareness Month (February 2013).

a.       Female Orgasm

b.      Fetishes

c.       AIDS Awareness

d.      General Information over all the letters (meaning i.e. GLBTQI) in the “Queer” Community.

e.       Domestic Abuse among same sex relationships.

f.       Speakers (If you have someone who would like to speak at the event, speak to Lois.

g.      More information when available.

3.      Homecoming Committee Update.

a.       We have a loaned vehicle.

b.      Everything will be put together Friday evening

c.       Preparation for possible discrimination from the community.

d.      Full schedule will be posted on Active Members and on the main Facebook Page.

e.        Members participating must be there at 7:00 AM at Parking Lot 30 East of the PAN-AM.

f.       Parade starts a few hours after.

4.      Mean Girls (on hold until next semester).

a.       No Education Wavier.

b.      Going to aim for next semester.

c.       Cost $200 plus an additional $20 for prizes.

d.      PR person to create advertising.

5.      Vote for Homecoming King and Queen, Link is on the NMSU Website, and also on Canvas.

a.       Angie Thomas for Homecoming Queen.

b.      Lois Loya for Homecoming King.

c.       Link is on Facebook.

6.      White Sands Trip November 10, 2012.

a.       Possible joint venture with Utep QSA.

7.      Butch Ball November 8, 2012 at Lips Lounge in El Paso.

8.      Fundraising ommittee will be meeting at 5:00 PM Thursday October 25, 2012.

VI.             Meeting adjourned at:5:50 PM

1.      Adjourned by: Jackie

2.      Second: Chynna