At the Associated Students Inc. board meeting on Wednesday, all four motions put on the table passed with “aye” votes from all board members.

At the meeting, legislation was passed to hold a congratulations ceremony honoring the hard work of the 2005 homecoming committee.

“It’s to commend them and cut the red tape at the same time,” said Curtis Grima, secretary of state and homecoming king.

Grima said he believes the recognition will help the homecoming committee gain campuswide appreciation and will encourage discussion between the committee and the university.

The certificates will be awarded to the Homing Committee at ASI’s next meeting.

Appointments

ASI Pres. Angel Barajas successfully appointed Director of Business Angela Arriola to the temporarily fill the position of Vice President of Finance.

“I think she is a qualified candidate for the position,” Barajas said. He said Arriola’s background in business will help her in her new pursuit as Vice President of Finance.

In addition, Vice President of University Affairs Christine Hopkins, will oversee the Executive Vice President duties as the sitting vice chair.

Candidates for both positions will be announced on Oct. 19 during the working board meeting, Barajas said.

Day to Combat AB 609

Legislation passed that will set aside a day where Sac State students can mobilize and try to combat House of Representatives Bill 609, which Pedro Remotti, board graduate director, said would cut $9 billion from student aid and loan programs.

Together with the Office of Governmental Affairs, ASI will contribute to the National Day of Action and Awareness by mobilizing calls and generating media attention.

The event will be held in the Library Quad on Oct. 19 and will include a call center, various promotions and food.

Finding your Future in Business

On Oct. 18, ASI will co-sponsor Finding your Future in Business where Business majors can meet with faculty advisors and explore different concentrations within the Business field.

“There’s a lot of collaboration and interest on campus,” Arriola said. Arriola put the event together and sees it as a chance for Business majors, one of the biggest groups of students on campus, to become informed about the 11 concentrations offered to them.

The event will be held in the University Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include free food for attendants.

Next Week

Next week at the working board there will be lots of new legislation coming out, Barajas said. In addition, Barajas will announce his picks for Executive Vice President and Vice President of Finance positions. To come watch ASI deliberate, be at the Forest Room on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.