Meeting highlights
The meeting was needed to ratify the minutes of the Grants Committee so that moneys could be paid to the successful clubs. Oh, and to have a listen to Pete Hodgson.
MINUTES OF THE OUSA EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD IN THE
BOARDROOM OF THE OTAGO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ON FRIDAY 7
MAY 2010 AT 3.09PM
PRESENT
Harriet Geoghegan (Chair), James Meager, Stephanie Reader, Walker Macmurdo, Michael Anderson, Dan Stride(Minute Secretary), Katie Bryan, Rosalin Mackenzie, Art Kojarunchitt, John Philipson, Imogen Roth, Shonelle Eastwood
IN ATTENDANCE
Hon Pete Hodgson (Labour-Dunedin North) and Pene Morris (Labour Party)
APOLOGIES
Ariana Te Wake
Art Kojarunchitt, Katie Bryan and Rosalin Mackenzie for leaving early
Moved from the Chair
160/10 THAT the above apologies be accepted.
CARRIED U
PETE HODGSON VISIT
Kojarunchitt/Eastwood
161/10 THAT Pete Hodgson and Pene Morris be granted speaking rights for the
duration of the meeting.
CARRIED
Pete was invited to address the meeting and his initial speech was about the importance of the University of Otago being in North Dunedin.
In response to queries, Pete clarifies the Select Committee process regarding the VSM Bill, and gives advice on oral submissions.
Pene notes that OUSA has an ex-officio role on the Dunedin Council of Social Services.
3:35 p.m. Pete and Pene leave.
GRANTS
3:41 p.m. James Meager leaves.
3:44 p.m. Walker McMurdo leaves.
Philipson/Mackenzie
162/10 THAT the minutes of the Grants Committee meeting of 29th April, 2010,
be accepted as a true and correct record.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
163/10 THAT the recommendations from the Grants Committee be ratified
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
164/10 THAT the ITF Taekwondo club be granted $440.00 for the purpose of van hire to attend the ITF Taekwon-do South Island Regional Tournament in Christchurch.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
165/10 THAT the Otago Australian Rules Football Club be granted $1000 for the purchase of uniforms and footballs.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
166/10 THAT the Otago University Harrier and Multisport Club be granted $300.00 for the purposes of purchasing or hiring respectively ribbons, engravings, trailer hire, race packs, printing and prizes for the Lovelock Relays event.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
167/10 THAT the Otago University Taiwanese Students Association be granted $500 to purchase costumes.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
168/10 THAT Laurie O’Connor be granted $200 for transport costs to attend the U21 National Hockey Tournament.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
169/10 THAT Jaclyn Parker be granted $500 for travel to the IV Beach Handball World Championships.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
170/10 THAT Richard Storey be granted $200 for transport costs to attend the U21 National Hockey Tournament.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
171/10 THAT Douglas Sekone-Fraser be granted $500 for travel to Fiji for the 2010 Oceania Weightlifting Championships.
CARRIED
Philipson/Mackenzie
172/10 THAT Sarah van Ballekom be granted $500 for flights to Athens.
CARRIED
GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
Meeting closed at 3.45pm
Signed: _________________________________ Date: _____________