Student Government Association Minutes March 6, 1963
Title
Student Government Association Minutes March 6, 1963
Subject
SGA Minutes
Description
Listed are issues relevant to the SGA in early March of 1963 inlcuding campus charities, support for the establishment of the NAACP, and issues concerning the allowance of on-campus fraternities and sororities.
Creator
Carol Hicks
Source
West Chester University Archives
Date
March 6, 1963
Contributor
Marlene Miller
Language
English
Text
Regular Meeting, March 6, 1963
Members present: Carl Bittenbender, Tina Congleton, Art Gerhardt, George Golden, Carol Hicks, Allan Jones, Dorothy Mather, Dorothy McCarty, John Noble, John Reed, Toni Wilkins, John Worthington, Bob Willard
Members Absent: Phyllis Birkhimer, Joe McSparran, Kenneth Mullin, Earl Patterson, Bob Berardelli, Norman Blagbrough
Faculty Present: Mrs. Inghram, Dr. Killinger
The meeting was called to order at 7:06p.m. by President John Worthington.
The secretary's minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer, Allan Jones, repoted a balance of $1,146. in the Student Government Treasury.
Old business was called for: Campus Charities was discussed. It was suggested that we set up booths around the campus to collect money. It was also suggested that we make a collection on just one night in all the dorms. President John Worthington sighted that we will leave it up to Joseph McSparran, President of the Sophomore class and head of the fund raising committee for Campus Charities.
Dorothy Mather reported as chairman of the Ram's Head Inn Committee. She asked John Reed who had been appointed to see Dr. Widdall about the signs, trash cans, and mats we asked for, if anything was being done. John reported that Dr. Widdall had said he knew nothing about the signs we ordered, and said the trash can idea was a good one. Dorothy told Government that she would investigate further. Dorothy also asked that Pennants be added to the budget list we will turn over for next year.
New business was called for: Carol Flynn representing twenty-five students on the campus petitioned Student Government for their support and endorsement to petition to higher authorities on the forming of a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The following questions were asked and discussed:
"What is the purpose for forming this organization onour campus?
To promote relationships by smokers, etc.
Does the organization have an advisor?
We have asked Mr. David McKenty, but it is not for certain.
What is our responsibility in this matter as Student Government?
Just sending a recommendation saying we back the petition when this representative (Carol Flynn) takes it to higher authority for approval.
Will this organization bear West Chester's name?
Yes.
Do you feel that this organization is needed on our campus?
Yes.
Do you feel friction on this campus?
Yes, naturally. Not really apparent to all, you must be in the situation.
What area is the problem basically noted?
Social area, we don't think it is as good as it should be. Lack of understanding.
Will the organization follow the dictates of the National organization?
Not entirely.
Wouldn't such an organization split our campus?
We don't think so. It will let the Caucasian know where the Negro is.
Maybe it would be better to change the name instead of having it called the NAACP?
We don't want to do this."
John Reed moved that the Student Government endourse a petition for club membership of the NAACP chapter at West Chester, giving our backing and right to petition when it goes to higher authorities for approval. Art Gerhardt seconded the motion. The motion was carried with a seven to two vote and one abstaining. John will take motion to Student Affairs Council.
Tina Congleton asked if we had heard anything from Villanova on the convention? Nothing has been received. Dorothy Mather asked what we had decided to do on our own about holding our own convention. The issue was dropped.
George Golden brought to our attention the Fraternity situation which is being discussed on our campus, particularly in our newspaper.John Worthington then introduced Robert Willard, co-editor of the Quad Angles (Campus Newspaper) who stated that the newspaper is not for or against fraternities, it is there to present both side of any question. Bob also stated that he would give us as much space as we desire to state Student Government's view on fraternities. Tina Congleton suggested an article that would state our opinion, saying that Student Government can do nothing accept give our concent and only by a delegation from the students we can be convienced thatwe need fraternities. We are neutral, but will listen if anyone wants to present their ideas to us. George Golden moved that Student Governmentsend an article to the Quad Angles saying we will listen to any discussion for fraternities and sorities. John Reed seconded the motion. The motion was carried. Tina Congleton, George Golden, Art Gerhardt, and Carl Bittenbender volunteered to write said article.
A meeting was called for next Tuesday night, March 12, 1963 at 7 P.M. to discuss and outline thenew constitiution.
The above formed committee which is writing an article for the Quad Angles was appointed to also write an article informing the campus that there will be no Student Government elections this Spring, but will be held next fall.
Carl Bittenbender moved the meeting be adjourned. Norman Blag-brough seconded the motion. It was so moved.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hicks
Carol Hicks, Secretary of the Student Government Association
Members present: Carl Bittenbender, Tina Congleton, Art Gerhardt, George Golden, Carol Hicks, Allan Jones, Dorothy Mather, Dorothy McCarty, John Noble, John Reed, Toni Wilkins, John Worthington, Bob Willard
Members Absent: Phyllis Birkhimer, Joe McSparran, Kenneth Mullin, Earl Patterson, Bob Berardelli, Norman Blagbrough
Faculty Present: Mrs. Inghram, Dr. Killinger
The meeting was called to order at 7:06p.m. by President John Worthington.
The secretary's minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer, Allan Jones, repoted a balance of $1,146. in the Student Government Treasury.
Old business was called for: Campus Charities was discussed. It was suggested that we set up booths around the campus to collect money. It was also suggested that we make a collection on just one night in all the dorms. President John Worthington sighted that we will leave it up to Joseph McSparran, President of the Sophomore class and head of the fund raising committee for Campus Charities.
Dorothy Mather reported as chairman of the Ram's Head Inn Committee. She asked John Reed who had been appointed to see Dr. Widdall about the signs, trash cans, and mats we asked for, if anything was being done. John reported that Dr. Widdall had said he knew nothing about the signs we ordered, and said the trash can idea was a good one. Dorothy told Government that she would investigate further. Dorothy also asked that Pennants be added to the budget list we will turn over for next year.
New business was called for: Carol Flynn representing twenty-five students on the campus petitioned Student Government for their support and endorsement to petition to higher authorities on the forming of a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The following questions were asked and discussed:
"What is the purpose for forming this organization onour campus?
To promote relationships by smokers, etc.
Does the organization have an advisor?
We have asked Mr. David McKenty, but it is not for certain.
What is our responsibility in this matter as Student Government?
Just sending a recommendation saying we back the petition when this representative (Carol Flynn) takes it to higher authority for approval.
Will this organization bear West Chester's name?
Yes.
Do you feel that this organization is needed on our campus?
Yes.
Do you feel friction on this campus?
Yes, naturally. Not really apparent to all, you must be in the situation.
What area is the problem basically noted?
Social area, we don't think it is as good as it should be. Lack of understanding.
Will the organization follow the dictates of the National organization?
Not entirely.
Wouldn't such an organization split our campus?
We don't think so. It will let the Caucasian know where the Negro is.
Maybe it would be better to change the name instead of having it called the NAACP?
We don't want to do this."
John Reed moved that the Student Government endourse a petition for club membership of the NAACP chapter at West Chester, giving our backing and right to petition when it goes to higher authorities for approval. Art Gerhardt seconded the motion. The motion was carried with a seven to two vote and one abstaining. John will take motion to Student Affairs Council.
Tina Congleton asked if we had heard anything from Villanova on the convention? Nothing has been received. Dorothy Mather asked what we had decided to do on our own about holding our own convention. The issue was dropped.
George Golden brought to our attention the Fraternity situation which is being discussed on our campus, particularly in our newspaper.John Worthington then introduced Robert Willard, co-editor of the Quad Angles (Campus Newspaper) who stated that the newspaper is not for or against fraternities, it is there to present both side of any question. Bob also stated that he would give us as much space as we desire to state Student Government's view on fraternities. Tina Congleton suggested an article that would state our opinion, saying that Student Government can do nothing accept give our concent and only by a delegation from the students we can be convienced thatwe need fraternities. We are neutral, but will listen if anyone wants to present their ideas to us. George Golden moved that Student Governmentsend an article to the Quad Angles saying we will listen to any discussion for fraternities and sorities. John Reed seconded the motion. The motion was carried. Tina Congleton, George Golden, Art Gerhardt, and Carl Bittenbender volunteered to write said article.
A meeting was called for next Tuesday night, March 12, 1963 at 7 P.M. to discuss and outline thenew constitiution.
The above formed committee which is writing an article for the Quad Angles was appointed to also write an article informing the campus that there will be no Student Government elections this Spring, but will be held next fall.
Carl Bittenbender moved the meeting be adjourned. Norman Blag-brough seconded the motion. It was so moved.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hicks
Carol Hicks, Secretary of the Student Government Association
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Carol Hicks 1963, Student Government Association Minutes March 6, 1963