2/4 Student Senate Meeting Minutes

Posted By Gettysburgian Staff on Feb 4, 2026 | 0 comments

The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way.

Approval of Minutes

• Motion passed.

Officer Reports 

• President Roman Jordan
  • Welcome back.
  • Complete Committee Placement Form.
• Vice President Duquette
  • Welcome back.
• Parliamentarian DiLuzio
  • Affinity Group Leader Elections are tonight.
  • Constitution will be reposted on our website.
  • Tier 1 organizations have a funding change, and BMC appeal amendment is in place.
  • Elections are taking place in a month.
•  Treasurer Amer
  • $38,000 remaining in budget.
  • 3 budgets on the floor.
• Secretary Bumps
  • Update of nametags and club roster.
  • Club attendance reminder.
• Inclusion Officer Delena
  • No Report.

Advisor Reports

• Jon Allen
  • No Report.
• Jeff Foster
  • No Report.

Committee Reports

• Academic & Career Affairs Committee – Raiyat Haque
• Budget Management Committee – Treasurer Amer
• Board of Committee Chairs – Vice President Duquette
• College Life Advisory Committee – Nataleah Jones
• Dining Committee – Trey Hunter
• Inclusion Committee – Dejah Hill
• IT Committee – Parker Dominick
• Opinions Committee – Charlotte Bruchey
• Outreach Committee – Secretary Bumps
• Rules & Administration Committee – Parliamentarian DiLuzio
• Wellness & Safety Committee – Sophia Hume

Club Reports & Announcements

• Young Americans for Freedom is hosting speaker Yeonmi Park in CUB 260 on February 25 at 6:30 PM.
• GASA is hosting a Heartbreak Ball on February 14.
• The IT Office is hosting a Listening Session.
• Her Campus is hosting a Galentines Ball on February 13.
• WGS major has a capstone study that they are requesting members for.
• Eisenhower Institute is hosting the Blavett Lecture with David Rubenstein on February 3 from 7 to 9 PM in Masters Hall.

Affinity Group Leader Elections

• Academic Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Meg Green
  • Meg Green elected Academic Club Affinity Group Leader.
• Arts & Music Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Addison Journey
  • Addison Journey elected Arts & Music Affinity Group Leader.
• Cultural Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Olivia Hippensteel
  • Olivia Hippensteel elected Cultural Affinity Group Leader.
• Political Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Manuela Aguirre
  • Manuela Aguirre elected Political Affinity Group Leader. ○
• Religious Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Emphram Jacob
  • Emphram Jacob elected Religious Affinity Group Leader.
• Service Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Sophia Dotterweich
  • Sophia Dotterweich elected Service Affinity Group Leader.
• Social Clubs
  • Nominations
    • Zaria King
  • Zaria King elected Social Affinity Group Leader

Student Concerns 

• Bullethole plays Spotify instead of playing the WZBT radio station.
• Stine bathrooms do not have trash cans in the individual rooms.
• More shovels are needed for students to shovel out cars.
• Root has gotten rid of Mediterranean Week.
• Self Serve is always the same at Servo on the weekends.
• Root should be open all weekend.

Budget Requests

• Ski Club
  • Past budgets have been approved for approximately $7,000.
  • Multiple potential funding structures for Ski Club:
    • Three Trip Proposal – $6,830
    • Four Trip Proposal – $9,107
    • Five Trip Proposal – $11,384
  • Question & Answer
    • How many trips are common?
      • 3 or 4 trips are standard per year, but demand exceeds supply.
    • Is there a way to ensure different students are attending?
      • Yes, those who have never attended, and Freshman and Seniors are prioritized.
    • Are membership dues or fundraisers utilized?
      • No.
    • How is safety handled?
      • All managed by the mountain.
    • Have you considered a fundraiser to offset some of the cost?
      • Yes, but the cost is so large that it is difficult to offset much.
    • Are there other resources to find other funding?
      • No.
    • Have you tried to request aid from the GLC, or similar organizations?
      • Time is of the essence, given that snow is on the ground now, so the timing does not allow at this point.
  • Motion to fund $9,107.
    • Motion does not pass.
• Student Musical Theater
  • Student Musical Theater will be performing “Chicago” in the Attic.
  • Requesting $2,800 for this production.
    • $2,300 for rights and materials.
    • $150 for makeup and clothes.
    • $45 for advertisements.
    • $180 for set design.
    • $125 for costume & props.
  • Motion to approve $2,800.
    • Motion passed.
• Young Americans for Freedom
  • YAF is bringing Yeonmi Park to Gettysburg College.
    • She is a North Korean dissident.
    • Requests $10,000 for speaker honorarium. Senate Budget Committee recommended $1,000.
  • Questions & Answers
    • If you cannot get this amount approved, will she still be able to come?
      • It is unclear. YAF will contact alumni and donors to attempt to get the rest of the funding.
    • What is Yeoni Park’s rate?
      • $10,000 – $15,000 for the honorarium.
    • When is the event being hosted?
      • February 25th at 7 PM in CUB 260.
    • Did YAF consider hosting the event in Mara as opposed to CUB?
      • Yes, but there is so much seating it can damage optics.
    • Would YAF consider finding another speaker if not enough funds were acquired?
      • The timing is too close to find another speaker.
    • How many active members does YAF have?
      • 8 – 12 members.
    • Is there any way YAF can consider pricing in the future when seeking speakers?
      • YAF does not have a usual amount of funding that is standard.
    • How many people attended Vince Everett Ellison?
      • Approximately 60 people.
    • Would Yeonmi Park be the only speaker hosted this semester?
      • Yes.
    • Is there a middle-ground budget that would be acceptable?
      • Yes. A middle ground would be great.
    • How much does YAF expect to raise from the national organization?
      • About half of what is not covered by the college will likely be covered by YAF national.
    • Why did the college not yet approve the speaker?
      • Waiting for the number to be put in the contract for funding.
    • How many people do you expect to attend?
      • She is much more famous than past event, so turnout is unclear.
    • Have you considered not including YAF on the posters?
      • College policy requires club name.
    • Could $4,000 ensure the event takes place?
      • Likely.
    • Could a survey take place on expected turnout?
      • Given the time constraints, no.
    • Is YAF willing to switch the location to Mara?
      • It will be considered, and very possible. No definite answer can be given at this point.
  • Motion to fund $2,000.
    • Motion does not pass.
  • Motion to fund $4,000.
    • Motion does not pass.
  • Motion to fund $3,000.
    • Motion passed.

Old Business 

• None.

New Business 

• None

Adjourned at 8:19 PM EST.