Senate discusses revision to bylaws, CAB prepares for homecoming events

Six thousand dollars toward “Release Live” will be voted on during next week’s Senate meeting. “Release Live,” formerly known as “Release,” is focusing on local talent this year and performing as a concert. Karl Minor, director of “Release Live,” made the request based on the total expenses of last year’s show. The $6,000 will help cover costumes, supplies, technicians, extra costs, and food for the performers. “Release Live” is scheduled for March 22.

Senate Vice President of Finances Ashley Swanson resigned. A new treasurer will be determined at next week’s meeting.

Senate President Jacob Rissler advised Senate to postpone a motion on a bylaw to the Constitution. This bylaw will allow Senator-at-Large Sean Munger to remain on Senate despite his hourly credit load. The current Constitution states, “Senators shall be enrolled in at least twelve hours of undergraduate credit, or at least nine hours of graduate credit at Chadron State College,” which would disqualify Munger. The bylaw will enforce an exception to Senators who are in the final stages of their degree. The bylaw will be voted on next week.

A project to update the furniture in the Student Center was addressed. Rissler suggested a group of students design several layout options that are then voted on by the student body. This project may be funded by revenue bond since the Student Center is a revenue bond building. Rissler stated that, “if revenue bond funds aren’t available, Senate should provide for the project.”

Two hundred dollars was approved to Coordinator of Student Activities Laure Sinn. The $200 will fund T-shirt for volunteers during Scholastic Day, which is scheduled for April 4.

Tuesday’s Campus Activities Board meeting was short, sweet, and to the point.  The CAB Chair Lane Swedberg’s, report included the topic of Homecoming, the date for which has been set for October 11.  Homecoming themes that have been suggested include, but are not limited to, Wild West, Jungle, Candy Land, and Greek themes.  Upcoming events include The Pit Events Mr. and Mrs. CSC pageant, which starts at 9 p.m., tonight.  There has been some confusion regarding the start time of the event, but it was stressed that it begins at 9 p.m. as opposed to the advertised 7 p.m.  Actor Jeffery Tambor, who is known for his popular roles in Arrested Development and The Hangover, will be speaking at Memorial Hall at 7 p.m., Tuesday.  The International Club’s Food Tasting Party will be this Saturday, and tickets are still available for this event.

The next mandatory CAB meeting is on March 4 and each club’s CAB representative is urged to be present.