Executive Announcements
April 1, 2009

Parking Fine Discussion: At the March Board of Regents meeting, the board approved moving forward with the proposal to double illegal parking fines from $15 to $30, with the lone vote against being student Regent Greta Johnson. This measure would need to be eventually approved at the April meeting. Last week, Vice President Luttrell and I discussed this proposal with President Geoffroy and Dr. Hill, and advocated that students are not happy with the idea. As one student has said, “A parking ticket is supposed to be a slap on the wrist, not a punch in the face.” Alternative proposals are currently being explored with the understanding that illegal parking is usually a mistake, not a blatant disregard for rules.

Regents Day at the Capitol: Another reminder that Regents Day at the Capitol will be taking place Monday, April 6 in Des Moines. Leaders making the trip are asked to be at the Capitol by 11:30. This is an important event to remind legislators about student needs and the long-term importance of higher education. Please contact Alyssa Staley at aastaley@iastate.edu if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

Inauguration: The GSB Inauguration will be held Monday, April 13 with appetizers available at 7 PM and the program starting at 7:15. Our Director and Senator of the Year will be revealed, as well as the winner of the Jack Trice Scholarship. We look forward to seeing you there!

Scholars and Leaders Honors: Congratulations to the GSB leaders who are being awarded scholarships at this weekend’s Scholars and Leaders Ceremony. Alyssa Staley and Jesse Dodds were awarded the David W. and Ellen J. Raisbeck Leadership Scholarship, and Paul Keppy received the Charles F. Frederiksen Leadership Award. You are all highly encouraged to apply for these university scholarships next fall, as you have all proven your leadership abilities through GSB.

Old Glassware: We still have a box of 24 Government of the Student Body Inauguration pint glasses that have not been claimed. If you never received a glass, please stop by my office in the next couple weeks.

Happy April Fools Day: If you have not seen the GSB website today, some important news is now listed on the website regarding the future of the Government of the Student Body. GSB will be making the big step moving in the technological era.