NPC Minutes of the SGA Meeting

The National Park College Student Government Association met Wednesday, July 17, 2024 beginning at 7:49 p.m. at the Highlife Ridge in Glenwood, AR. SGA members present were president Jayden Story, vice president Itzel Trinidad, secretary Alex Essary, treasurer Cristian Cisneros and advisors Sheri Bailey, Caysie Martin and Victoria Staton.

I: Approval of minutes

• No previous minutes.

II: Reports

• Officer Reports: none
• Standing Committee Reports: none
• Ad Hoc Committee Reports - none

III: Items for Action - Unfinished Business

• No actions.

IV: Items for Action - New Business

• Elections
  • The motion by Jayden Story was adopted by unanimous vote for Cristian Cisneros to create an election flyer with a QR code to post at Orientation.
  • A motion was adopted by unanimous vote for applications to be due by September 6 and to hold voting from September 11-13.
  • Elections are to fill the following offices: one Public Relations Officer, one Historian, four At-Large Representatives, and five Freshman Representatives.
• Formation of Standing Committees
  • Interclub Committee: A motion by Jayden Story was adopted by unanimous vote to table the discussion for establishing Interclub committee members.
  • Constitution and By-Laws Committee: A motion by Itzel Trinidad was adopted by unanimous vote for Jayden Story to become chairperson of Constitution and By-laws The first meeting has not been set.
  • Events Committee: A motion by Alex Essary was adopted by unanimous vote for Itzel Trinidad and Cristian Cisneros to co-chair the Events Committee.
• Calendar of Events: A motion by Cristian Cisneros was made unanimously approved for the following proposed schedule:
  • Fall Events -  
    • Fall Events
      • Student Orientation, 8/20
      • Walk Your Schedule Day, 8/25
      • Classes Start, 8/26
      • Welcome Back Party, 8/28
      • Snow Cone Social, 9/4
      • Elections/Applications Fall 24 closed by 9/6
      • Constitution Day, 9/17
      • Pop-in with the President - TBD
      • Fall Spirit Week
        • Pumpkin Painting/Halloween Movie, 10/29
        • Haunted House, 10/30
        • Fall Festival and Costume Contest, 10/31
      • Applications open for spring 2023, 10/30
      • Preview Day, 11/6
      • Spring semester 2025 applications due, 11/9
      • Ornament decorating/Holiday party, 11/20
      • Finals week treats, 12/9 - 12/14
    • Spring Events 
      • Classes Start, 1/13
      • Student Organization Showcase, 1/23 and 1/24
      • Valentines Cookies, 2/13
      • ACC Student Leadership Academy – Date TBD
      • Spring Spirit Week, 3/11 - 3/13
        • Tuesday – movie night
        • Wednesday – TBD
        • Thursday - water relays/Spring Fling
      • Service Day, 3/15
      • Academic Year 25-26 Applications, Due 4/11
      • Elections for Academic Year 25-26, 4/15 to 4/18
      • Petting Zoo/Puppies, 4/23
      • Pass the Gavel, 4/24
      • Finals Week Treats, 4/30 to 5/2
• Budget:

  Category/Event	Budget	Remaining
  SGA Swag	$2,000	$8,000
  Retreat	$450	$7,550
  Student Org Budget	$1,500	$5,850
  Sno Cone Social	$50	$5,800
  Printing	$75	$5,725
  Constitution Day	$0	$5,725
  Popcorn w/the Prez	$0	$5,725
  Service Day	$0	$5,725
  KC SGA Trip	$0	$5,725
  Pumpkin Painting	$75	$5,650
  Haunted House	$0	$5,650
  Fall Festival/Costume Contest	$0	$5,650
  Holiday Party	$150	$5,500
  Fall Final Treats	$150	$5,350
  Student Org Showcase	$0	$5,350
  Valentines	$150	$5,200
  Spring Service Day	$0	$5,200
  Spring Fling	$200	$5,000
  ACC Trip	$0	$5,000
  Animal Destress	$0	$5,000
  Pass The Gavel	$300	$4,700
  Spring Finals Treats	$150	$4,550
  Summer Retreat	$1,800	$2,750
  SGA T-Shirt?

• Initiatives:
  • During Orientation on 08/20, SGA members agreed to meet students afterward to conduct a “Walk Your Schedule” for incoming A motion was unanimously passed for Jayden Story to make a flyer/posterboard for the event. Details about the time and location are pending.
  • Members planned a Sno-Cone Social for 09/04 to further engage with students and provide opportunities to follow up with incoming freshman.
  • A motion by Cristian Cisneros was unanimously approved to table discussions about other SGA initiatives until more members are present.
  • A motion was made and unanimously approved to send the proposed schedule to VP Darla Thurber.

V: Business from the floor

• No new business was discussed.

VI: Announcements

• SGA members checked their names on the rosters and had a discussion about making sure those needed are on SharePoint. Advisors encouraged members to bring binders to meetings.

Motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.