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Student Government Association Northwestern State University „ Resolution #003 A Member of the University of Louisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana Date: November 2, 2013 318.357.4501 Department: General Sponsors: Caitlin Douglas, Destiny Reynolds, Ashley Leday Whereas, The Northwestern State University Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Activities Board (SAB) are in need of a leadership training expert to conduct a leadership training session at the SGA/SAB mid-year retreat on January 24th-26th ; and Whereas, Ryan Penneau offers a comprehensive and intensive three day program suited for professional leaders belonging to organizations similar in scope to the Northwestern State University Student Government Association and Student Activities Board; and Whereas, hosting Ryan Penneau will help SGA and SAB executive members and regular members of these organizations in “Improving communication abilities, practicing authenticity and integrity, developing influence, responsibility towards commitments, developing self-principles, building self-esteem, and improving overall leadership abilities” as quoted in Penneau’s Leadership from the Heart intensive objective outline, which will give all organizational members of both SGA and SAB the leadership skills and tools they need to better serve themselves, their organizations, and the students of Northwestern State University as a whole. Therefore let it be resolved, That the SGA allocate an amount not exceeding $7000 in an all- inclusive fund from the Distinguished Lecture Series budget to pay for flight and accommodations, along with general and retention fees. Destiny Reynolds SGA Senator SGA Senator Frances Conine Dr. Randall J. Web Dean of Students University President Student Government Association nn^Gmrnn Northwestern State University FA 2013 September A Member of the University of Louisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana Resolution 004 318357.4501 . Department: General Sponsor: LaMario Fortson, Corinne O’Neill, Jeramie Benjamin Whereas, The Northwestern State University Student Government Association are in need of a parliamentary procedures expert who will conduct a leadership training session for the Student Government Association; and Whereas, David A. Kelly will provide a parliamentary procedures workshop for the Student Government Association at the January 15th meeting of the 2014 spring semester which will benefit the Student Government Association greatly; and Whereas, having Mr. David A. Kelly here will help our SGA members and executive board in improving our skills on Roberts Rules and parliamentary procedures so we may be a more effective and efficient Student Government Association; and Therefore let it be resolved that, the SGA allocate $2,000 from the Distinguished Lecture Series budget to pay for Professional Performance fee; and LaMario Fortson Speaker of the Senate Corinne O’Neill SGA Senator SGA Senator SGA President Dr. Frances Conine Dean of Students Dr. Randall J. Webb University President Student Government Association Northwestern State University December 2, 2013 A Member of the University ofLouisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana Resolution 005 318357.4501 . Department: Internal Sponsor: LaMario Fortson Whereas, President Winey is the Student Representative of Northwestern State University; and Whereas, the Council of Student Body Presidents will be traveling to Washington, D.C. on March 10th to meet with government officials concerning legislation on education and many other topics concerning the Students on Northwestern State’s campus; and Whereas, It is important that Northwestern State University be represented at this event; and Whereas, there is allotted funds to cover President Winey’s travel expenses; and Therefore let it be resolved, that the Student Government Association allocate $1700 from the Student Government Association Budget to cover the basic expenses of this trip. Speaker of the Senate Dr. Frances Conine Dean of Students Dr. RandálM. Webb University President Student Government Association Northwestern State University A Member of the University of Louisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana 318357.4501 . September 15, 2013 Act - 007 Department: Internal Affairs Sponsor: LaMario Fortson Whereas, the By-Laws of the Student Government Association are important documents that Northwestern State Universities Student Government Association governs itself under; and Whereas, there is a need for an amendment to the SGA bylaws, which will help our Student Government Association run to its highest capacity; and Whereas, the need for a deadline for senator office hours is needed so we as an SGA can run in the most professional manner possible; and Therefore let it be resolved, that Article VII section V be amended and it shall read as follows: All senators must complete three office hours per week, excluding the time spent at official meetings. Any work done for the SGA outside of the meeting, including committee meetings, can be counted for office hours. For the office hours to be counted, a senator must log the hours completed on OrgSync under “Events” by Sunday at midnight. Senate office hours will be approved or denied at the discretion of the Vice President. LaMario Fortson Speaker of the Senate Kyla Winey Student Body President Mrs. Frances Conine Dean of Students Dr. Randall Webb University President Student Government Association Northwestern State University A Member of the University of Louisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana 318357.4501 . FA 2013 September Act 010 Department: General Sponsor: Brian Cook Whereas, we as SGA give no commendations to senators who hold a spot on our senate; and Whereas, there needs to be a “Certificate of Appreciation” given to those senators who have fulfilled their responsibilities and duties for the semester; and Whereas, these certificates should be signed by the current president and speaker of the senate; Therefore let it be resolved that, they shall be given out at the end of each semester; and Therefore let it be further resolved that, the secretary of the SGA makes the “Certificate of Appreciation” and for it to be presented by the current president of SGA; and Therefore let it be even further resolved that, this section be placed in Article III of the By- Laws under the secretary requirements. It shall read as following: E. Shall be responsible for making a “Certificate of Appreciation” that will be handed out to senators at the end of each semester. Club Sports Chairman Kyla Winey SGA President Br. Frances Conine Dean of Students University President Student Government Association Northwestern State University A Member of the University of Louisiana System Natchitoches, Louisiana October 23, 2013 318357.4501 . Act-013 Department: General Sponsors: Trevor McCray Whereas, Northwestern State University Student Government Association Bylaws is the governing body of the students; and Whereas, the Student Government Association has a website which is visible to the public; and Whereas, the Student Government Association website is currently outdated; and Whereas, the job of the Communications Director should be to make sure that all websites are up to date; and Therefore let it be resolved, that Section III which is titled Executive Board and Officers under Communication Director Letter B be amended and state that; and Shall be responsible for facilitating Internal and External communications, shall be responsible for bi-weekly and/or as needed updates to Orgsync, and maintain social networking sites of the Student Government Association, and any other social media of the Communication Director’s choice. Trevor McCray SGA Senator SGA President Kyla Winey

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