ALISS Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 8, 1997

Present: Darlene Weber, Sam Webb, Sarah Higgins, Sarah Hunt, Laura Tanji, Tina Kay, Laura McCarty, Stephanie Mattox, Christa Bindel, Zoe Holbrooks

Absent: Ken Thompson, Sharwain Smith

Money:

Motion by Tina, seconded by Darlene to discuss all expenditures before spending. All for.
Motion by Christa, seconded by Stephanie to place $15 limit on non-approved expenses. All for.
Status of ALISS budget reported by Tina. We have around $600 in checking and $1,900 in savings.

Sarah Hunt reported that the EOQ party will be at 6 pm Dec. 19 at Round Table Pizza north of University Village. She would appreciate any help pulling off this event.
Moved by Christa, seconded by Sam to set initial expense limit of $150, with ceiling limit of $200 to be spent on party. Money will not be spent on alcohol. All for.

Zoe reported that renovation will take place Dec 16, 17, and 18. Zoe reported that slipcovers have been ordered and should arrive soon. She did not know the cost. All who can contribute some time to the project are welcome.

Zoe reminded us to study our job descriptions for updating and revision during Winter Quarter, with eventual goal of updating the ALISS Constitution, which will also be revised during Winter Quarter. Also, each position needs to write up task descriptions for internal use.
Laura suggested setting key priorities so we don't spread ourselves too thin.
Melissa suggested setting subcommittees for parties, booksale, so officer isn't working alone. Zoe said officers should feel free to delegate to general student body.

Sarah Hunt will check with Judith regarding ALISS responsibilties and expenditures for convocation.

Sam reported that GPSS will be meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss issues for our lobbyist to pursue in Olympia. Sam and Stephanie are looking for student input on issues. They reported that, for instance, evening students are unhappy that they pay more for credits because of their lower credit load.

Zoe reminded everyone that RA positions are opening up in the department and through the department of Fisheries. The dept. RAs are a first for the department.
Zoe reported that the GSLIS has been granted a blanket exemption to the 10 credit rule in order to receive financial aid. As a result, the faculty voted in favor of making LIS 580 a no-credit course. Tina reported that this is bad, because student housing still requires 10 credits minimum, which effects students in the department.
Sarah Higgins, colloquiam representative, reported that she is not receiving input from the student body on colloquiam ideas. She's trying to solicit ideas through the news letter and web page.

Motion by Christa, seconded by Sarah Higgins that ALISS have a set meeting time during Winter Quarter. All for. Darlene will check on the availability of a HUB meeting room and suggested alternating day and evening meetings so as to include day and evening students.
Next meeting will be Monday, January 5 at 3:30 pm in the LIS Study Room. The purpose of the meeting is to set a regular meeting time for winter quarter. Everyone should bring their schedules with them. Also, bring a draft revision of your job description. During the meeting, we will also try to set priorities for Winter Quarter. Possibilities include revising ALISS Constitution, and start planning convocation and spring book sale.

Motion by Melissa, seconded by Christa that meeting adjourn. All for.

Submitted by Melissa A. Riesland, ALISS Secretary
December 9, 1997