Members Present: Beth Krouse, Jon Debrich, Will Carroll, Scott Simpson, Andrew Maier, Lauren Hradecky, David Poolman, Janine Pare, James Chappel, Elizabeth Young, Claire Fawcett, Tess Bilhartz, Meredith Foote, Heather Curl, Drew Kovacs, Josh Mertz, Greg Reed

Members Not Present: Joseph Sacks, JD Zipkin, Jon Czin, Heidi Jutsum

I. Moment of Silence

II. Committee Reports

Appointments- appointed Emma Duer to Presidents panel on Harassment and Discrimination
Budgeting- got money to go towards Haverfest
Activities- Nov 9 is Hip Hop Party; Screw is Nov 23

III. Current Events

Will discussed the idea to bring a Gift Shop vendor into the DC during the holidays to sale jewelry and crafts. SC will get a cut from the vendor sales, how much will be discussed around 15%. Will asked whether or not a dorm rep wanted to be in charge of the project. Janine volunteered to run the program. Will also discussed a “USA Today – newspaper program.” Free papers for four weeks, NY Times, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer. After that, papers must be bought. Drew and Will are planning to work on the pilot program. Jon has been working on trying to get cable TV in one room of every dorm. Either satellite TV or wired cable through Comcast. Comcast said they were already in contact with Tom King. Josh will help Jon in coordinating this. Lauren was trying to get the mailroom to sell stamps/metered mail, but the mailroom said no, so she is looking into getting a vending machine to sell stamps.

IV. Comfort Space

Will and Scott brought up the idea of improving Comfort Basement to Board of Managers. Idea: put kitchen in Comfort Basement, and have an appointed position for someone to maintain the space. Drew brought up issue of fire hazard, etc. He suggests that a lounge might be a more feasible idea. James brought up the point that there is very poor ventilation in the basement of Comfort, and Heather suggested that the kitchen be placed in a more central location of up-campus. Lauren suggested that a lounge be put into Comfort, before pushing for a kitchen in another up-campus dormitory. David spoke about the feasibility of turning a lounge into a kitchen. Drew recommended being diplomatic. Will and Scott will research looking for a kitchen and report back next week.

V. Budget Increase

Will and Scott received time on the Student Affairs Committee Agenda when the BOM comes to speak about increasing Student Council’s budget. Scott mentioned that many of our peer institutions are spending more on activities per student then we are. Scott also asked if a petition would be effective. Heather recommended holding an open forum. Claire and Meredith added that a petition would not hurt the argument. Lauren added that it may not be taken very effective. Elizabeth asked about how this could be done. Will added that we could take a portion on the endowment and take the interest, have an alumni make a donation, and in the last resort slightly raise tuition by $25-$50. Elizabeth added that a petition may seem as if we are putting the resolution down their throat. Jon D added that we should see how the BOM reacts before implementing the petition. Consensus was reached; a petition will not be pursued.

VI. Exec Update

Scott spoke about re-structuring the Concert Series clubs on the campus. Scott explained that the system is not very efficient. Will chimed in that SC is looking to putting a Committee made up of people of different “musical” interests, and would allow for increased communication. SC has not decided if the committee would budget as a whole or if each musical interest would budget individually. Scott talked about how at the beginning of each semester there are a lack of events during the semester and that the committee could spread events out across the semester. James added that one big-budget may cause too many controversies. 3/5 current concert heads agree on one budget. Heather added that with one committee may allow for agreement and to pool resources in order to bring a bigger band that more people will enjoy. Scott spoke about the real diversity of music on campus this semester. David spoke about budgeting together we can have more voices and more diversity. Scott countered that if we budget independently SC will have more control over the music selection. Andrew added that it would be more important for SC to have control.

VII. Comment Board

Scott asked who is in charge of the comment board. Greg said he was. Scott told him that there are conspiracy theorists out there that think it was cleared cause of parents’ weekend. Scott disqualified the idea, and recommended that some things be let up. Scott recommended that everyone read the comment board to see what is going on.

VIII. Dorm Rep. Thoughts

Heather asked about how much money Dorm Reps received each semester. James asked about the possibility of a printer in Comfort. Scott added that no dorm has one, and that computer/lab printers should be used. Greg spoke about complaints regarding the conditions in Gummeree, as some floors have hand dryers some don’t. Scott recommended that the Gummeree reps speak with Robin Doan and have a meeting with her. Elizabeth spoke about DC hours and extending hours especially on Sunday and about the possibility of an on-line comment board on the web. On-line suggestions on SC was also spoke about. Heather spoke about the possibility of people getting really personal and offending others. Drew doesn’t feel that it is necessary as e-mails can be sent.

IX. Moment of Silence

These minutes reflect the opinions of Co-Secretaries Jonathan Debrich and Beth Krouse and not those of HaverfordCollege. Any questions e-mail exec@haverford.edu.