MINUTES – OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 10/20/2014

Alex Wara called to order at 7:03 p.m.

Motion to accept agenda by Emily Ramos

Second by Alex Wara

Agenda approved

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Guest Speakers

Professor

III. Officer Reports

A. President (Alex Wara)

B. Vice President of Membership (Emily Ramos)

Nothing quite new we sent out an email asking if you want to join other committees.

I. Women’s Leadership Committee Report (Sara Godar)

Nothing new.

C. Secretary (Juan Quinones)

Nothing to report other today is the last day to register to vote.

D. Treasurer (Joshua Barrouse )

150 dollars was raised at BAYMEC

E. Political Director (Jeff Cardenas)

Nothing to report.

Omar motions to Endorse Richard Tran
Jesus seconds the motion
60% needed to pass
Motion defeated 9 support, 8 opposed and one abstained

Announcement
Bylaws amendment.
Article VII – Section 2.ii – Amendment
SVYD may endorse a young Democrat as a favored candidate at any time after the candidate has informed the Executive Board his or her intent to run with a three-fourths majority vote of the General Membership. The General Membership may at any time refer these candidates to the regular endorsement process.

Motion passes at the discretion of the chair

IV. Old Business

Announcement

Motion to end the meeting by Alex Wara, second by Lucas Ramirez.
Meeting adjourn at 8:51pm