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Regular GA #29 (March 15, 2017)

Minutes
*GA started 4:30 PM*

Agenda

  • GA Tidbits c/o House Solzbolz
  • STATA Seminar Evaluations c/o Trina & Jackie
  • Friendship Week Evaluations c/o Pat
  • Sidhi Updates c/o Francis
  • Econ Week Updates c/o Paje
  • Good Governance Talk Updates c/o Chito
  • Kapekonomiya Updates c/o Jem
  • Alay sa Personnel Updates c/o Lem
  • EdRes Updates c/o Jem
  • STRAW Updates c/o Howie
  • BRA Outreach Updates c/o Trina & Jackie
  • Schoolympics Updates c/o Earl
  • Other Matters

Attendance

Carlos Cabaero
Patricia Morada​
Chito Balindong
Lemuel Teh
Joel Licup
Kiss Sanchez
Tin Santos
Miguel Paje
Jeremy Gemzontan
Earl Dumalaog
Howie Ronsayro
Aaron Galano
Emira Guingon
Jackie Commendador
Trina Andaya
Gabrielle Oriz​
Kevin Lobo
Josh Quimbo
Betina Sales
Present
Present
​Present

Unexcused Absence
Present
Excused Late
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Present
Present

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Present
​Present 
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​Present
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​Summary of the Meeting:
  • GA Tidbits
    • World: An oil tanker was hijacked over the Sumali Coast, East Africa
    • Local: China: “We respect the Philippines’ rights over the continental shelf”
    • UP: Start of the campaign period is on March 22 and the filing ended last Friday.
    • Other: Belgian found a planetary system and named the planets after beer 
  • STATA Seminar Evals c/o Junior Breps
    • Trina; got more attendees than last time, 13 vs 5
      • Incentives: none said yes but Yap & Jandoc sent it to their classes
      • JJ was usueful + handout helped absorb
    • Jackie: after STAT Sem, people went up to JJ and asked follow up questions
    • Jem: Is there a possibility to print more of the handouts?
      • Trina: the notes are his
      • Jem: maybe we can add it to the acad kit
      • Howie: clarification; what is the diff with the one on Sat (RVC)
        • Jackie: After the RBC, there are consultations and more on thesis application
    • Carlos: please remember to attend the events and initiatives; inform Carlos/Lem ahead of time if not attending; show support for councilors of the events and as a manifestation of our commitment when appointed into position
  • Friendship Week Evaluations c/o Pat
    • nasasayangan sa karaoke
    • wasn’t able to contact a supplier for Friday
    • think of another day to make up for it
    • People knew it was friendship week
    • The movie helped bring people into the tambayan + DP shoot hatak
    • Council supported
    • Miguel: Next year, 1st sem instead of 2nd
    • Jem: forgot DG decon since there was a tutorial
      • Bawi during tambay day
    • Movie was during GenMeet but a lot watched One More Chance
  • Sidhi Updates c/o Francis
    • We plan to come up w an issue on the STS; same as this sem but in collab w other orgs: IMPULSE Eng Student Pub and SINAG
    • Tasks have been divided and data will be given
    • Carlos: What happened last sem? Given the same plan now, what’s the timeline? How do we hold u accountable?
    • Francis: Last sem, I was trying to come up w a team and project head; lost a lot of connections. Reached out to other student pubs
      • Issue will be released in 2 weeks, finalizing issues and organizing data this week and layouts next week
      • Weekly updates will be given to ensure that the issue is moving
      • Timeline: March 19-23 release
    • Carlos: worry is how the turnover will go
    • Francis: Case now is same as before, Jen Peralta, where she asked SESC to help her find a replacement
      • Release of a pub: recruitments
    • Carlos: look for a successor before the year end
      • For the longest time, SESC has been collecting SIDHI funds, but content has not been coming out
    • Francis: I want SIDHI to stay. If an issue is not released, no need to collect anymore
    • Carlos: SESC and SIDHI should be able to meet for the future SESC and SIDHI
    • Francis: issue requires opinions on the STS, would SESC be okay with that?
    • Carlos: stance is already posted, but consult with Jem for the issue
    • Joel: Money can be given tomorrow
  • Econ Week Updates c/o Paje
    • Feedback: pubs do not reach them
    • Follow up: Printing of Tarps (8 pcs)
      • @Carlos ask if we can post the tarps on Monday
    • AGAPE
      • 12-1, pls hatak
      • final menu on Saturday
      • reading of Batch Wars rules
      • posting a list of materials needed
    • BATCH WARS
      • Competitive; not gonna be easy games; day-long games
      • 5,000 pesos food and beverage allowance
      • All venues will be in Econ
      • MECHANICS:
      • Clues on activities will be tweeted, where it’s going to be held and the number of needed players
      • If not complete by 7 minutes, default
      • Only first two batches will get the point
    • ALAY/SPA DAY
      • After alay, they can go to the massage area
      • Need: Room for Spa day
    • KAPE, Thurs
      • Starts at 4
    • GAME THEORY, Fri
      • Games c/o Carlos
      • Fully paid venue
      • Down paid lights and sounds
      • Red Bull will be giving cups, bean bag chairs, 2 barrel coolers, 2 metal tables
      • DJ: Joseph Marasigan
    • Shifts to be assigned to council and internals (Batch Wars & Game Theory)
      • Log needs form
    • 5K from josh Quimbo (Tita Stella + UFC)
  • Good Governance Talk Updates c/o Chito
    • 1st event: march 21 Tuesday
    • 5-7 pm, se 114
    • ncpag, usc (vice chair), rep of gg
    • main topic: importance of gg for economy of country
      • in econ in general
      • Sir Punungbayan: share experiences (NEDA)
    • One sure speaker
    • Reserved and paid for venue
    • Sent partnership letter w econ orgs
    • IGNITED & ARISE: partners
    • Will send incentive letters throughout the week
    • Will check if manpower/help will be needed from SESC
    • Need: co-host
    • Pub: Nikki Esguerra
  • Kapekonomiya Updates
    • (3) speakers:
      • *Risa Hontiveros: might send proxy or on video w her stance
      • Mary Tagyente(?): research paper and study on implications of SOGIE bill; econ stand
      • John Evangelista: Specializes in LGBT
      • Pres. of Babaylan: Xavier
      • Student Reactor from UST
        • Carlos: iffy about picking someone with a party because they might forward their beliefs
        • Gabbi: maybe we can get another student reactor
        • Jem: preferable one UP one UST; we can get Diliman Gender Office
    • Pub: tom or fri night (gif)
    • Pat’s dad said yes for coffee sponsor
    • Tom: sending of incentive letters
      • Socio, psych, econ, GS
      • Carlos: make a tracker for classes so we know who’s accountable
  • Alay sa Personnel Updates c/o Lem
    • tasks assigned to team members
    • solicitations from orgs
    • proposal: make it lunch time so the employees don’t leave work yet
    • Howie: better kung lunch time para free time ng Staff, so better kung doon na sila kakain ng lunch
    • Jem: baka gipit sa time since 1 hour lang
    • Paje: It’s okay if it’s bumping with Batch Wars, but there’s a game for the batch reps mismo
      • Carlos: excuse Breps nalang
    • Consensus to have it at 11:30
    • Howie: nalipat si Tita Marcy sa spot ni Tita Fely so kailangan hanapin ni Lem kung sino cocoordinate
  • EdRes Updates c/o Jem
    • DRW posted, please help sharing
    • 2 tutorials, 106, math 100 next week
    • Econcepts & free market articles to be released after econ week
    • Need tutor for Math 100
  •  STRAW Updates
    • New STRAW concern: Prof showed papers of previous students and commented about student; student only passed bc partnered w fave student
      • Comment reached student who is slightly depressed
      • Talking to Ma’am Abrenica at around 1: has firing & hiring powers
      • Put in Student Evaluation so comment will go to prof
    • Concern has been noted regarding another prof who has already been talked to
    • Econ Car databse will be pushed through
      • Form has proposed guidelines, contact info, comments on guidelines
      • Maam Kraft is okay with it
      • Tarp printed at the back
      • To be posted on the SESC page
    • Planters/stoppers: nakabaon sa lupa yung iba
      • Iuusog nalang yung stoppers
      • Will still try to persuade
    • OCG info to be released after econ week
    • Tissue vending machine, price list given to Ma’am Kraft and will forward to commmittees and Univ
    • Ma’am Kraft: For the Vendo, how will it be institutionalized? To whom will the funds go?
      • Carlos: might be difficult if we maintain it
      • Pat: kahit sila na bahala sa lahat. Ask if they will be able to spend for it.
      • The money they pay will be sued to replenish it
    • STRAW Fair: April 20-21
    • MedKit refilled
  •  BRA Outreach Updates c/o Trina & Jackie
    • April 1 confirmed
    • Activities: dance therapy, cupcake decoration, Give back to parents
    • signing of MOA
    • Pub request sent, details to be given
    • Trina, Paje will provide transpo
    • Partnership letters to be sent
    • They’re asking if we can donate even a small amt
      • Give nalang to the parents in kind
    • Breps: assign activities that need materials          
      • Pat: pay only for the cupcake design materials (c/o Breps) and require participants to donate for the goodies
      • Trina: kahit tayo na magpack ng goodie bags
    • Final number of kids to be given tom upon signing MOA
  •  Schoolympics Updates c/o Earl
    • CHK on Saturday cannot be used but Sunday (April 23) can be used starting 12 NN
    • Je Toms will go to DPS to see if free for 22
    • DILGAMES Volleyball game
    • Earl: Joel, can we have money for water
      • Joel: okay naman kahit ako na bahala
    • Next Volley on March 27, Monday
  • Other Matters​
    • Pat: SEAC GA tomorrow by the lockers, 4pm
      • Calendaring
      • Tambayan concerns
      • Concom stuff
      • Econ Week
      • Alay updates
      • Possible partnerships
    • Kiss:
      • Mental Health Workshop on Fri
      • Candidates’ Orientation tom
    • Emira:
      • Is it okay if we store the other batch photos here
    • Trina:
      • Iyla is asking if she can have her photo taken? 11:30-1, 2:30-4
    • Paje:
      • Concom: for transparency, instead of going through them one by one,
      • I had 2 meetings but barely anyone attended
      • 1 plenary meeting
        • new consti
      • Need from batch reps: commitment 
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