After nominations CAB voted current Vice President Lane Swedberg for Chair; current President Dani Buckley for Vice Chair; Public Relations club representative Cheyenne Deering for Vice Chair of Records; and NAFME club representative Brendan Mead for Vice Chair of Finance.

CAB sponsor Aaron Prestwich addressed CAB and read the letter he presented to Senate on Monday. He clarified that administration hesitates to step in and take such actions.

“The main intent and hope is that we will establish a committee where CAB and senate can work together more closely,” said Prestwich.

In other business, CAB allocated no more than $1,500 for free bowling night, and no more than $1,800 for free movie night.

CAB adviser Shellie Johns told members that if they have not already reserved their tickets for the Keith Anderson concert April 25, to do so now. Tickets will not be available for purchase the day of the concert.

“Do not be surprised if he’s walking around campus on Thursday,” said Johns.

Student Trustee Morgan Nelson expressed to CAB members to get involved and talk to senators.

“I voiced respectful disagreement with what is going on with SFC,” said Nelson.

CAB President Dani Buckley closed the meeting by adding the April 23 meeting will be held in the Bordeaux room instead of the Scottsbluff room.

Kellie Aye, treasurer, said that they were planning to bring masseuses on campus again for finals week. Aye also said that there would be snacks in the student center during finals week. The CAB allocated $1,800 for both the masseuses and snacks.

Dani Buckley, president, reminded CAB members that all foundation accounts need to be moved of campus by Dec. 31, according to Board Policy 3300. Buckley said that if the funds are not moved to an off campus location, the funds would no longer be accessible to the clubs.

Lane Swedberg, vice president, also reminded everyone that under Board Policy 3300, if a club is switching advisers next semester, their adviser has to be approved by Aaron Prestwich, interim president of student life.

Darren Burrows, student activities coordinator said that the masseuses would be in the student center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of finals week, and encouraged everyone to sign up for a massage, as it is being paid for with student money.

Erica Misner, special and cultural events coordinator, said that the Wind Symphony concert will be 7:30 tonight in Memorial Hall. Laure Sinn said that Chadron’s Native American-owned businesses would be honored at Friday night’s basketball game.

Dani Buckley, CAB president, said that state auditors asked for a list of the clubs and club advisers on campus. According to the letter Buckley read, a club is not legally required to offer any information if they are contacted. Buckley said to contact Aaron Prestwich, interim executive director of student affairs, or Dale Grant, vice president of administration and finance, with any questions.

In other business, Kellie Aye said that there was $7,469 in unallocated funds. CAB then allocated $1,800 for free movie night.

Ashley Swanson, publicity coordinator, encouraged students to attend the football game on Saturday. As the NCAA is in charge of the event, students have to buy tickets. Tickets are $8 dollars and can be purchased in the business office or at the NPAC on Saturday.

“The Board has the final say, but they depend a lot on what we say too,” Nelson said.

Guy Mills, one candidate, will be in the Sandhills Room from 1:15-2 p.m. on Monday. Current interim president Randy Rhine will be meeting with students in the same room on from 9:15-10 a.m. Tuesday.

CAB President Dani Buckley, thanked everyone for participating in homecoming and called the events a huge success. She also told each club that if they had questions about the new, off-campus accounts to talk to Aaron Prestwich, interim executive director of student affairs.

CAB Vice President Lane Swedberg asked for input on what type of act the students would like to see on campus. Some ideas were Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, and Jeff Dunham, but nothing was decided. Buckley also informed everyone about a possible installation of a rock wall, trying to see how much interest there would be. The possible wall would be built outside the Nelson Physical Activity Center, and much interest was shown.

Laure Sinn encouraged everyone to attend the last, regular season home football game at noon this Saturday.

She also said there would be a Native American presentation at half time to support Native American Month.

“Show support and get everyone there. We have a really good chance of going to the play-offs and they need your support,” Sinn said.

Darren Burrows, student activities coordinator, said the next free movie night will be Sunday, Nov. 18.

Kelly Aye reported that CAB has $7,769 in unallocated funds.

Sinn left the clubs with the idea of each club decorating an ornament for a tree that will be placed at the courthouse downtown. This will help each club be represented to the public for awareness.

Dani Buckley, CAB president, said royalty voting is currently going on until noon today. Some clubs didn’t submit a royalty nomination, according to Buckley, and can no longer submit a nomination. Buckley also said that the bed sheets are hung and that everyone can vote on their favorite bed sheet in the Student Center.

The Spirit Rally takes place tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Armstrong. The coronation will take place at this time. Royalty nominees must attend, Buckley said.

The Homecoming parade will be Saturday. Judging for floats and cars begins at 9 a.m. The parade will end on the Deans Green where the “Carn’evil” will begin.

In other business, Kellie Aye, treasurer, said that free movie night saw 36 extra people. $216 dollars were allocated to cover the last 36 people. Aye said that CAB has $7,985 in unallocated funds.

Dani Buckley, CAB president, said that each club will be allocated $50 spending money for homecoming. Each club is asked to turn in a written proposal for supplies to the CAB executive board by Oct. 13. Laure Sinn, adviser, said that she would be willing to pick up supplies for clubs from Wal-Mart.

Buckley also said that the club carnival slated for the Deans Green will be know as the “Carn’evil” honoring the Zombie Apocalypse theme. Those wanting to set up a booth for the carnival should see Shellie Johns by Oct. 4.

Lane Swedberg reminded the CAB that homecoming royalty nominations are due Oct. 12, pictures of royalty nominees will be Oct. 17 and 18, voting begins Oct. 22, and   ends Oct. 24.

In other business;

• Aaron Prestwich, interim executive director of student affairs, said he is preparing a packet about Board Policy 3300, which  states that club money gained by fundraising has to be moved to an off-campus account. Prestwich said that clubs have aired concerns about the policy, but added that the packet contains recommendations and guidelines  that should answer questions club advisers or members might have.

• Kellie Aye, treasurer said that there is $7,985 in CAB’s un-allocated funds.

• Darren Burrows, student events coordinator, said homecoming week kicks off with a free bowling night Oct. 20, and a free movie night, Oct. 21. Burrows also said that Late Night at the Pit would be the Price is Right 9 p.m. tonight.

The CAB allocated $465 for the Seventh Day Slumber concert, sponsored by Chi Alpha and Revive. The concert will take place 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hall’s auditorium. The event is free to students.

The CAB also allocated $1,800 for free movie night. The doors to the movie theatre open at 6:45 p.m. and the movies start at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Kellie Aye, treasurer, said.

In other matters, President Dani Buckley said that Homecoming would be Oct. 27. Buckley said that the theme this year is Zombie Apocalypse, and asked that students start thinking about a booth for the club carnival on the Dean’s Green and also a float for the parade.

In other business, Darren Burrows, student events coordinator, said that the Kent Hall Kegger will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday. Burrows said that the kegger would have root beer, and there would be party games played.

Ashley Swanson, publicity coordinator, said if any clubs want to advertise an event on the flat screen in the Student Center to speak to her at least three days before that event.

Laure Sinn said that CSC’s celebration of Constitution Day will begin at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. Sinn said there would be trivia, prizes, and snacks in the Student Center.

Sinn also said that Family Day is Sept. 22. That weekend will also be the only home rodeo meet. The meets are free to students and will be 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Dawes County Fairground.

Ashley Swanson, 20, junior of Byron, was the only person to submit a letter of intent to run for CAB publicity coordinator. The CAB members voted in Swanson, and President Dani Buckley swore her in before the committee.

The club fair, initially scheduled for last Thursday, was rescheduled to 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Buckley said.

The foam party, also scheduled for last Thursday’s late night at The Pit was rescheduled to occur today from 9 p.m.-midnight, Darren Burrows, student events coordinator, said.

“Appropriate dress, please,” Burrows said.

Kellie Aye said that there is $10,250 in the CAB’s account.

Morgan Nelson, student trustees said that Chadron will host the Nebraska State College System’s Board of Trustees this weekend for their upcoming meeting.

“If you happen to see someone that looks important, smile and show them why Chadron is the best among the state colleges,” Nelson said.

Events happening this weekend for the board of trustees meeting include the Rangeland groundbreaking ceremony today at 5:15 p.m. Shellie Johns asked that the students all try to make it to the groundbreaking ceremony to show their support. Nelson asked that if there were anything students wanted her to report to the board to see her.

Burrows said that the next free movie night would be Sept. 16. Although NOCS put in a request last week that the board consider rescheduling the day of the week for free move nights, as both it and NOCS meet on Sunday, Burrows said that they could not move free movie night just to accommodate one club, and also that it was the movie theater’s preference that free movie night be on a Sunday.

Burrows also asked that if there were any clubs interested in helping with Constitution Day, that they contact Laure Sinn.

Chi Alpha had previously asked for an allocation of $465 for the upcoming Seventh Day Slumber concert. Buckley asked for a hand vote to see who was in favor of allocating the money. A majority voted yes.

Buckley asked that Chi Alpha representatives meet with her after the meeting to discuss some “issues.”

Students who have served as a general member for a full semester are eligible for membership on the board’s executive body. Media Club representative Ashley Swanson was nominated, but Dani Buckley, CAB President, encouraged anyone else who was interested in the position to write a letter of intent by next week when voting will take place.

In other matters, Vice President Lane Swedberg said that proposals to have anything put on the agenda must be emailed in by Sunday to Secretary Karly Watson. Swedberg also asked that representatives only represent a single club.

Swedberg then asked that if clubs have activities on campus, to speak to Shelly Johns.

Kellie Aye asked that all clubs pick up their Finance reports.

Watson asked that everyone fill in contact sheets for their club. Clubs are allowed two absences before the club is suspended, according to Watson, so she asked that if a representative could not make it to a meeting that they send their alternate.

Darren Burrows said that elections for dorm representatives for Student Senate were yesterday and today in Resident Halls.

Laure Sinn, CAB adviser said that the Club Fair is today, and asked that clubs sign up for a table to promote their club.

Johns asked that the representatives pick up brochures on the changes in the Student Center. There is a new bulletin board located in the student center, which will boast a calendar with the events on campus. Johns said that in order to get an event on the board, a club should get let her know about the event by the 15th of each month.

Vice President Lane Swedberg started off by explaining the CAB’s function. Swedberg said that the CAB is for sharing activities and communicating between clubs. He asked that each representative bring back reports to their advisers so a club adviser can tell students about the activities on campus. “That way everybody can learn about our campus,” Swedberg said.

Swedberg also said that another member needs to be elected to the executive board. CAB will be taking nominations and letters of intent for a publicity coordinator starting next week.

Secretary Karly Watson said that clubs are allowed no more than two unexcused absences during the course of the academic year. She asked that representatives fill out a contact sheet and include the phone number and email address of the CAB representatives and the alternate representative. Emails with the minutes and the agenda will be sent to both every week.

Morgan Nelson, student trustee, spoke about the June NSCS Board of Trustee’s meeting. She said that there were several policy changes in the policy manual, and went over three of them. One policy having to do with sexual harassment had been changed, which Nelson encouraged everyone to take a closer look at as “we live on a college campus, it does happen.” She also said that a new policy for clubs on campus includes that new advisers have to be approved. The final change she spoke about was that fundraised funds have to be maintained off campus starting Dec. 31. Nelson said that Student Senate is currently working on a solution to implement the board’s changes.

Aaron Prestwich, the new Interim Executive of Student Affairs spoke to the CAB about his role. Prestwich said that he oversees housing, health services, the NPAC, and other student affairs. He said that he is looking forward to being involved in CAB and congratulated everyone involved. “I commend you all for being involved in a club. It’s really important for student life. You provide the campus life, and fun, safe activities.” He said that being involved in campus life is one of the aspects that help students stay in college.

Kellie Aye said that CAB has $10,250 in un-allocated funds. Aye also said that if a club does not remember how much money they have in their accounts to see her.

T.J. Thomson, student senate vice president, extended a welcome from student senate. Thomson said that this year senate will be increasing student involvement by bringing in dorm representatives.

Elections will be Aug. 29 and 30, and one representative will be voted in from each dorm. Thomson encouraged everyone to consider getting involved in Student Senate.

Laure Sinn announced Find The Flamingo. Flamingos are located in many businesses and offices on campus and in town. Students get stamps in their passports, which will help them get their names in a drawing for an iPad. Sinn encouraged everyone to get involved in the program as it is a good way to look into offices and businesses and see what they are all about.