A MESSAGE FROM ASI VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE ALVIN TU

Hey Beach Family,

I hope you're all doing well in juggling college and life.

I am excited to share some valuable resources and opportunities to empower you on your financial journey.

• Join us for our final Financial Empowerment Workshop of the semester where we take on all things money management Nov. 15 at 12 p.m. at the USU 303. For more information, visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

• ASI Business and Finance Committee Grants: ASI offers a range of grants designed to support you in pursuing your passions, academic goals, and extracurricular activities. You can explore the full spectrum of grants available at asicsulb.org/grants.

• An Update on Our Student Travel Fund: I'm thrilled to share that we were able to send over 60 students to represent CSULB at various conferences. This is a significant achievement, and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who applied for our grants and continue to show unwavering support as you travel to enhance your college experience.

I encourage you to take full advantage of these resources and opportunities to fortify your financial future. We eagerly anticipate your presence at our workshops and look forward to hearing about your college experiences.

Warm Regards,

Alvin Tu

Vice President of Finance

The Judiciary did not meet last week. An update will be given once the Judiciary meets.

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PRESIDENT'S CABINET

Mondays - 2:30 p.m.

The President's Cabinet met Oct. 23 to approve its agenda and minutes, review announcements and discuss new business. There were no public comments. Closing comments were heard from Nino and Sotto.

Action Items Summary:

• Cabinet Minutes, Meeting #7, Oct. 16 – PASSED

To learn more about the President's Cabinet, click here.

The Business & Finance Committee (BFC) did not meet last week an update will be given next week.

To learn more about the Business & Finance Committee, click here.

LOBBY CORPS

Thursdays - 2:30 p.m.



Lobby Corps met Nov. 2 to approve the agenda and minutes, listen to member reports and discuss new and unfinished business. Closing comments were heard from Mikhail and Achacon.

Action Items Summary:

• Lobby Corps Minutes, Meeting #7, Oct. 19 – PASSED

Reports:

• ASI Chief Government Relations Officer – Reminded members of the California State Student Association (CSSA)’s November plenary meeting this weekend with Jain. Announced they are working with Lowenthal’s district team to plan a second legislative visit, a replacement for Burgener will be appointed by next semester and reviewed Lena Gonzalez’s 33rd Senate district event.
• ASI Lobby Corps Vice Chair – Announced they are continuing research on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to keep up to date on impaction of student athletes from federal name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation.
• ASI Lobby Corps Representative At-Large – Achacon announced they have finished the Friendsgiving November Social flyer and has continued brainstorming ideas for greater social media engagement.
• ASI Senate – Melendrez provided updates on SR #2024-06 Reaffirming Support for the Philippine Human Rights Act (PHRA) and Lobby Corps’ potential involvement on the resolution. Announced two new associate justices were confirmed. and senate reviewed SR #2024-07 Title Change of the Chief Government Relations Office. Reviewed information items from Athletics and Parking
• CSULB Associate Vice President University Relations' Designee – None.

To learn more about the Lobby Corps, click here.

USU & SRWC BOARD OF TRUSTEES (URECBOT)

First Friday of the Month - 1 p.m.



The USU Board of Trustees (USUBOT) met Oct. 6 to approve the agenda, meeting minutes and review reports. Closing comments were heard from the Vice Chair, Sammi Schoner.

Action Item Summary:

• Campus Relations Committee Meeting Minutes #1, Sept. 15 – PASSED
• Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes #1, Sept. 22 – PASSED
• Program Evaluation Committee Meeting Minutes #1, Sept. 15 – PASSED
• Services Committee Meeting Minutes #1, Sept. 22 – PASSED
• URECBOT Minutes, Meeting #4, Sept. 1– PASSED
• USU Vendor Sublease: Urban Styles Barber Shop – PASSED

Reports:

• Jeremy Ramos, USUBOT Chair – Ramos reported on interactions with students at Smorgasport regarding Future U. Provided updates on ASI Night and the Union trip to CSUN.
• Sammi Schoner, USUBOT Vice Chair – Provided a recap of IPCDC family mixer at the SRWC.
• USU Management – Reviewed reports from: Beach Pride Events (BPE), 22 West Media, Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC), Game Center, ASI Beach Pantry/Kitchen, Facility Operations, All facilities, Associated Students Inc (ASI) Communications and Sustain U.
• ASI Senate Representatives – Provided updates on scholarship availability, Equitable Textbook Access (ETA) and student concerns regarding food options on campus.
• Campus Relations Committee – Provided updates regarding their next meeting and ideas for USU signage and marketing including signage for ballrooms, USU entrance to meeting rooms, and location of USU feedback forms.
• Facilities Committee – Provided updates on Union trips to Washington and general findings from the group and announced the upcoming Night Walk event.
• Program Evaluation Committee – Provided general updates on RecFest and Smorgasport. Review feedback from Smorgasport.
• Services Committee – Provided updates regarding the weekly Farmers Market and possible expansion, SRWC free personal training sessions, Clothing Drive, Pickleball Tournament and Run Club meetings.
• CSULB Representatives – Provided facility, staff and university updates.

To learn more about the URECBOT, click here.

IN THE SENATE, NOV. 1

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

The Senate met Nov. 1 to approve its agenda, hear announcements from the chair, approve minutes, hear member reports, discuss new business including executive and legislative business. Closing comments were heard from Nguyen.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #12, Oct. 25 – PASSED
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #7, Sept. 26 – PASSED
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #8, Oct. 3 – PASSED
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #10, Oct. 17 – PASSED
• PA # 2024-21 Confirmation of ASI Associate Justice Andrew Rendon and Crystal Abreca – PASSED

Reports:

• Bobby Smitheran, Athletics Executive Director – Provided Athletic updates and an overview of goals/initiatives they are taking part in.
• ASI At-Large Senator Reports – College senators provided updates on work completed, goals for next two weeks, and Did You Know this about my college information.
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director – None.
• Dr. Trace Camacho, CSULB’s President Designee – None.
• Joe Nino, ASI Assistant Director, Government Affairs and Initiatives – Reminded senators to submit their reports on time and urged them to stop by their office before their last day on Nov. 15.
• Amy Gerety and Gene Wohlgezogen, CSULB Parking and Transportation – Provided Parking and Transportation updates on goals and projects.

To learn more about the Senate, click here.

TODAY'S SENATE AGENDA, NOV. 8

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #13, Nov. 1
• University Student Union and Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Board of Trustees (URECBOT), Meeting #5, October 6, 2023
• SR #2024-06 Reaffirming Support for the Philippine Human Rights Act (PHRA) (3rd Reading): The Board will review for final approval consideration Senate Resolution #2024-06 that calls for local, state, and federal support for the Philippine Human Rights Acts (PHRA) legislation.
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #10, Oct. 17
• PA # 2024-23 Confirmation of ASI Chief Diversity Officer, Payton Belle
• Updated 2023-24 Senate Working Rules: The Board will receive information on edits made to the Associated Students, Incorporated Senate Working Rules and Procedures 2023-24 in relation to the Community Member

Reports:

• Mitali Jain, ASI President
• Elisa Arquieta, Commissioner Pregnant and Parenting
• Charlie Sotto, Commissioner Veterans Affairs
• Alvin Tu, ASI Vice President of Finance
• Anthony Regina, ASI Chief Government Relations Officer
• Corry Colonna, Housing and Residential Life
• ASI At-Large Senator Reports
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director
• CSULB President’s Designee
• Joe Nino, ASI Assistant Director, Government Affairs and Initiatives

To learn more about the Senate, click here.