SGA Discusses Weevil Train and Tailgating Changes

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   The Student Government Association Senate met in the John F. Gibson University Center’s House Room to elect new officers Thursday, Oct. 29.

    Zack Tucker announced the Student Activities Board would rent buses from the Monticello School District in order to transport students to the Boomtown Classic to be held in El Dorado on Saturday, Nov. 7.

   He said sign up in the Student Program and Activities Office. Vouchers are on a first come first-serve basis and it will allow access to transportation. The Weevil Train leaves at 10 a.m.  Students get into the game free with student identification. There will be a concert afterwards, however, if the Weevil Train transports you and you want to attend the concert, alternate transportation is needed. Concert tickets are $8 if purchased prior and $10 at the door.

   Previously, the Senate discussed changing the final schedule wanting to include a break between the last day of class and the first day of finals. The change has been approved providing students a “mini break” excluding 8 a.m. finals. This change will take place in spring 2010.

   Mindy Holcomb, the director of Student Programs and Activities, announced tailgating changes for the game on Saturday, Oct. 31. Due to bad weather, tailgating has been moved from Lakeshore Drive. It will be in the Harris Hall area and where the Greeks put their signs. The Walk of Champions will begin at Harris Hall also.

   Because of low attendance, Senate members were unable to elect officers, however, nominations were made.

   Jonathan Greenlee and Zack Tucker, current president, received the nominations for president.

   Calvin Frierson and Anthony Boykin received the nomination for secretary.

   Angelia Buford received the nomination for clerk, a position she presently holds, and was reinstated as clerk.

   Hunter Gilliam and Zack Tucker received the nominations for parliamentarian.

   All parties accepted the nominations and secret ballots will be used during next meeting.

   Tucker announced the resignation of two senators, Troy Dillard and Randy Moore. At the time of the meeting, no one had officially submitted a letter of resignation.

   Buford discussed demerits. Three demerits will be issued per missed meeting without proper 24-hour notification. When a senator receives seven demerits, it leads to a filing before the Supreme Court as stated in the Constitution. Tucker said they have not been as strict in previous meetings due to working out the kinks and the Supreme Court being established two weeks prior.

   Greenlee said he had not received notifications about the meetings. He said it could have been the results of the e-mails being down. Mindy Holcomb, the director of Student Programs and Activities, said she was unaware if she sent an e-mail. She informed Greenlee they meet every other Thursday.

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