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April 8, 2010 RSG MEETING MINUTES Welcome to our newly-elected Representatives! Introductions Presentation by the Chinese Entrepreneur Network to request funds: Total cost of event $5,000-$6,000 – mostly for food Requesting $1,000 for printing/publication; $500 for flyers Posted flyers and advertisement materials in campus buildings and bus stops About 200 people expected to attend, aiming for more Free to the public Will include RSG logo in advertising materials and website MOTION: $500, or $625, or $750 o APPROVED: $625 (Michael) City Council proposal on new housing development: Housing for grad/professional students City Council rejected proposal by contractor City Council wants RSG to survey grad students on housing – type of housing they’re currently living in, location, etc. RSG Board expressed general interest More information will be forthcoming (Marie) Health Insurance update: RSG feedback was submitted No updates (Cherisse) Gave brief overview of budget process for the new members COMMITTEE REPORTS: Student Life: (Ethan) Gave brief overview of Committee’s role and function Committee meeting next Friday (Amit) March Madness – was successful. Had 200 participants. 3 gift card prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. (Michael) Fall Picnic – he will reserve the park. (Michael) St. Patty’s Day t-shirts – 227 people ordered t-shirts. Will wait to receive the money before placing the order. Since a large number of t-shirts will be ordered, the price per shirt will decrease, thus the remaining money will be saved for a future batch of t-shirts. Michael suggested a t-shirt design contest. Academics: (Marie) No applications for Continuous Enrollment Dispute Resolution Board have been submitted Gave brief overview of Committee’s role and function. Will continue conversation about the issues regarding GSRAs. Budget: (Cherisse) Dorothy’s salary is pending. Waiting to confirm amount spent on Pistons game. Total balance: $8,375 Legislative: (Adam) SAGE issues that will be lobbied for in DC – immigration item (H1B visas), taxability of fellowships, and loan forgiveness programs Gave brief overview of Committee’s role and function Gave brief overview of MAGPS Administration: (Michael) Will take a group photo for the website. Elections: (Michael) Newly-elected Board will be installed on May 3rd. RSG meetings will take place every two weeks during the summer. For those not around in the summer, meeting attendance will be excused. However, notify the new Executive Board if you will not be in Ann Arbor in the summer. (Mayela) Dorothy will no longer be the primary contact for the new Representatives. New contacts will be Michael, Cherisse, and Mayela. Adjourn