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Tiger Transit Resolution

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
 The Student Government Association Senate passed the following Resolution unanimously on Monday, November 6.   The Trans-Loc Transit Visualization system is currently operating well at North Carolina State University.  I viewed the system personally this summer.  I can certainly vouch for its accuracy, but if you would like to see the system for yourself, please check out NC State’s Wolf Line.  Please read and respond to the following resolution.

TO:                        Student Senate
FROM:                  Wes Bonds- President Pro Tempore of Student Senate; George  Stegall- SGA President
RE:                         Trans-Loc
DATE:                    November 6, 2006
PSSR:                    06-1106-01
 

A Resolution from the Student Government Association Student Senate Supporting the TransLoc Transit Visualization System
 

WHEREAS, Auburn University’s Tiger Transit ridership has increased from 700,000 in 2002 to 1.7 million in 2005, and is continuing to grow each year, and
 

WHEREAS, parking in C-Zone is no longer the primary means for students to reach campus, and

WHEREAS, a Transit Visualization System will improve the Tiger Transit and allow it to continue its growth while providing safer and more efficient means of transportation, and
 

WHEREAS, the Trans-Loc Transit Visualization System is the best system available, and
 

WHEREAS, Trans-Loc allows riders to view each transit’s location online in real-time as well as via mobile device, and
 

WHEREAS, it is understood that there is a cost associated with this benefit, and
 

WHEREAS, Trans-Loc has proven to be a success at North Carolina State University,
 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Student Government Association Student Senate encourages the Board of Trustees and Auburn University Administration to implement the Trans-Loc Transit Visualization System at Auburn University.


CC:         Dr. Ed Richardson- Auburn University President
              Mr. Donald Large- Executive Vice President
              Mr. Bob Ritenbaugh- Vice President of Auxillary Services
              Mr. Dave George- Director of Parking and Transit Services
              Mr. Rex Huffman- Manager of Transit Services
              Mr. Sid McAnnally- Chief of Staff 
              Mr. Grant Davis- Secretary of the Board of Trustees
                Board Of Trustees
                George Stegall- Student Government Association President

Students for Life Probationary Charter

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

BILL TO: Student Senate
FROM: Kristy Cottrell, Co-Chairman Organizations Board, Trip Brown, Senator at-Large
RE: Probationary Charter Auburn Students for Life

DATE: October 2, 2006

PSSB:

I ask for the approval of the following:

Probationary Charter granted to Auburn Students for Life

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this organization is to allow students of Auburn University to voice members’ belief that abortion is morally and socially unacceptable and causes physical, emotional, and spiritual harm to women and others involved in the abortion decision. Also, Auburn Students for Life allows students to promote the pro-life cause and well-being of the unborn, and by doing so, recruit others to join the pro-life cause so that acts of abortion can be avoided and other options can be made to those who are considering an abortion. These goals will be achieved trough a number of activities including trips to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., speakers, peaceful activism, optional prayer meetings, etc.

* Approved by O-Board

O-Board Bills for Senate Oct. 2

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

BILL TO:  Student Senate
FROM:  Kelly Roper, Chair Organizations Board
RE:  Permanent Charter Club Italiano
DATE:  October 2, 2006
PSSB:

I ask for the approval of the following:

Permanent Charter granted to Club Italiano.

    Purpose:
The primary purpose of this organization is to increase the knowledge and appreciation for Italian culture and language in general, thus to stimulate and encourage the interest and education of Italian to the students of Auburn University.  It will consolidate the relations among students of such institution and give them a common background and forum.

 

These goals shall be achieved through meetings and special events that will promote the Italian culture such as fashion shows, soccer games, cooking activities, film festivals, and dances (la discoteca). 
 * Approved by O-Board

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BILL TO:  Student Senate
FROM:  Kelly Roper, Chair Organizations Board
RE:  Probationary Charter Association of Black Journalists
DATE:  October 2, 2006
PSSB:

I ask for the approval of the following:

Probationary Charter granted to Association of Black Journalists

Purpose:
AUABJ exists to unite students who support the interests of young Black journalists and communication scholars in the Department of Communications and Journalism at Auburn University. 

 

Some of their goals are to serve as a professional student organization where members will learn about job opportunities, scholarships and internships, and also to promote the value of practical training in the area of journalism through internships or involvement in media organizations.  They will establish relationships with the Birmingham Associations of Black Journalists, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, and others.
* Approved by O-Board
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BILL TO:  Student Senate
FROM:  Kelly Roper, Chair Organizations Board
RE:  O-fund Request Turkish Student Organization
DATE:  October 2, 2006
PSSB:

I ask for the approval of the following:

O-funds in the amount of $601.15 granted to Turkish Student Organization for the following:
 

§       $267.00 for Turkish National Holiday Dinner, including food and supplies
§       $100.00 for professional chef
§       $130.00 for canopy
§       $75.00 for banner
§       $29.15 for cooler
 

 * Approved by O-Board