[GAC-Dems] Minutes

[kwothe at gac.edu]

In Attendance:  Kacy Wothe, Lisa Hughes, Erich Engen, Jacob Seamens,  
Eric Nelson, Allan Johnson, Peter Grafstrom (P-dizzle????), Galen  
Mitchell, Steven Palmer, Andy Winn, Matt Pollari, Tom Carlson, Andrea  
Carlile, Amy Erickson, Brian Corran, Danielle Harms, Vijay Rao

Pre-Meeting:  Eric's hair looked very nice.  I believe the word "sexy"  
was used, and I'm pretty sure Allan was a little jealous....don't  
worry, Allan, you looked very nice too.  Perhaps, however, Allan's  
less than jovial mood was due the fact this was his last meeting as  
co-pres.  He's fighting to still keep his key (sometimes I guess  
people just can't let go...).  Jake's "quest" to find the republicans  
is the most unsuccessful venture....ever.  Also, Peter was taking  
random pictures, some thought, as an attempt to make it appear as  
though he truly does have friends.  Now, on to the good stuff.

I.  Shirt Committee
      -They were supposed to meet, but due to a lack of  
communication/concensus, they didn't.  Galen, however, went ahead and  
made up four designs (in an attempt to look good.  It worked....this  
guy should be co-president or something...).  The designs were:  1) A  
donkey in a circle; 2) A slightly different donkey in a circle; 3) A  
baby donkey with the slogan "Now that's a cute ass" or something to  
that sort; or 4) A kicking donkey with a flag.  Designs 1,2,4 would  
have the "Democrats are sexy.  Who ever heard of a hot piece of  
elephant?" slogan.
      -Due to a lack of order/concensus, the issue of picking one was  
motioned to be tabled until next meeting by Andrea, and seconded by  
Peter.

II.  Consitution Committee
      -First of all, great job to all of you who re-wrote our  
constitution.  However, a few more changes had to be made.
      -Grammatical Errors, language a little "flowery", consideration  
of position duties, add term lengths, define active membership,  
resignation, and 1/3 + 1 election.
      -Look for a copy of the constitution to come through your email,  
look it over, and we'll be voting to adopt it at our next meeting.

III.  We will probably be meeting in January.  It will be mostly up to  
the new co-pres as Eric will be gone.  Look for notices of meetings in  
January.

IV.  Allan is done.  But, we are electing someone new (after, of  
course, Allan gave a farewell speech, which he suprisingly and  
thankfully kept under two minutes...well done).
      -Galen Mitchell and Jacob Seamens were both nominated.  However,  
Jake declined.  Galen's speech consisted of saying "Thanks" and a  
promise to "stay on track."  There was a motion for a unanimous  
consent vote.  It was seconded, and Galen won with flying colors.   
Congrats.
      -Since Galen won, we needed a new treasurer:
           -Nominated were Jacob Seamans and Andy Winn
           -Jake's speech:  He familiar with the files, knows how much money we
            have, and has a calculator (which he can use).
          -Andy's Speech:  Accounting major, and a toast to treasury
      -This election was through a closed ballot, and Jake won by one  
vote. Congrats.
      -Allan is still the parliamentarian (so, yes, he can keep his key).

That's it everyone.  Good luck with finals, have a wonderful winter  
break, and hopefully we'll see y'all this January or during Spring  
Semester!

Kacy Wothe
GAC Dems Secretary