February 4, 2025

Call to Order 

• Shiqi calls the meeting to order at 4:06 PM 

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Roll Call 

Senators	Present	Absent	Late	Excused
Shiqi Wang (Chair)	X
Rami Abukhater	X
Anish Shamarao	X
Lauren Hartono	X
Jin Gi Min	X

Interns	Present	Absent	Late	Excused
Jackie Wang	X
Jayven Huang				X
Myles Vongnakhone	X
Caden Ang				X
Aryen Palkar		X
Cyrus Nakar			X
Atharva Salkar		X
Melinda Nguyen	X
Lakshya	X
Audrey Tai	X
Allen Tran	X
John O'Sullivan		X
Min Thai		X
Min Pyae (Koi)	X
Kelvin (Kaung Htet Shein)	X
Ben Vahidi	X
Varshitha	X
Katelyn Yoo		X
Dhana Karthikeya Ventrapragada (Karthik)		X
Joseph Hua	X
Thu Tran				X
Julia Kuzniarz	X
VJ Lukka				X
Anh Tuan Tran (Daniel)		X
Ryan Yi	X
Jacob Chen	X
Ruben Alexander Pasaribu	X
Zhiming Zhu		X
Fiona Chang	X
Martina Ng	X

Advisors	Present	Absent	Late	Excused
Dayna Swanson	X

Guest
Riwa Watanabe Purichaya Napasawangwong Jillian dela Cruz Jinah Ryu Kyla Jamilano Dali Guerrero Fernandez

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Approval of Minutes 

• January 28, 2025
• Moved by Anish, seconded by Rami

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Public Comments 

• Rami: Be mindful of DASG space.
• Shiqi: Intern absence reminder - attendance must be maintained.

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Advisor Announcements 

• Dayna: Reminder about upcoming events and planning.

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Business Item 1

Title: Love and Connection Event Planning

This item is to plan for Love and Connection Day.

Presenters: Lauren, Jin Gi

• Event finalization and budgeting discussion.
• Ryan: Budget overview includes accessories, card stock, and envelopes.
• Shiqi: Collaborating with UNICEF for card-making initiative.
• VJ: Speed networking session organized into different time blocks.
• Audrey: "Find the Pair" activity with a social media engagement component.
• Ryan: Flower keychain making with simple designs.
• Shiqi: Discussing snack options and logistical issues with reimbursements.
• Dayna: Encouraged Amazon bulk ordering for efficiency.

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Business Item 2

Title: De-Stress Planning

This item is to plan for the upcoming De-Stress Event.

Presenters: Lauren and Jin Gi

Discussion:

• Collaboration with Active Minds, possible "Llama Day" or "Cat Therapy".
• Dayna: Fireside Room unavailable; event must be held outside, if do "Llama Day"

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Business Item 3

Title: Flea Market Update

This item is to give flea market updates.

Presenters: Rami, Anish, Interns

Discussion:

• • Anish: Proposed a business competition for future flea market events.
  • Shiqi: Students can develop marketing strategies for the flea market as part of the competition.
  • Interns: Interested in participation.
  • Funding: Need to seek external sponsorships for prizes.

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Business Item 4

Title: Programs Code Change

This item is to vote on proposed changes to the Programs Committee Code.

Presenter: Shiqi

Discussion:

• Motion moved by Anish, seconded by Lauren. Approved.

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Business Item 5

Title: The Event Lab

This item is to discuss event planning strategies and leadership development.

Presenters: Shiqi

Discussion:

• Open discussion on event planning experiences and skill-building.
• Cyrus: Interested in personal growth discussions.
• Audrey: Asked if topics could extend beyond Programs Committee events.

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Introduction and Approval of Prospective Interns 

• None

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Public Comments 

• Talent Show Reminder
• Programs Photo Album Update.
• General Health & Well-being Check-in.

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Adjournment 

• Shiqi adjourned the meeting at 5:15 PM.