Meeting Minutes 07/24/23
Call to Order
Present: Aneesh, Teagan, Alexis, Iliana, Apoorva, Manasa, Taylor, Raya, Marya (late, excused)
Absent: Allie (excused)
Open Hearing
Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Agenda
New Business
First Funding Cycle
Liaisons
BLSA (September 14th)
Apoorva
Marya
CU Ceramics Club (September 18th-20th)
Raya
Iliana
WoAA (October 17th)
Teagan
Marya
SLB (October 3rd)
Apoorva
Aneesh
Hindu YUVA (September 29th)
Iliana
Allie
MSA (September 9th)
Aneesh
Manasa
CU Gaming (September 10th)
Teagan
Taylor
MGC (October 25th)
Allie
Taylor
Mission Statement:
The Cultural Events Board aims to broaden cultural knowledge by supporting the voices of underrepresented and misrepresented groups on campus, thereby promoting student engagement with their platforms. The Cultural Events Board encourages opportunities for interaction among students resulting in respect, appreciation, and understanding for cultural differences.
4:00 PM - Black Law Student Association, “The Things We Carry: Artist Talk with Chloé Duplessis,” September 14th, 6:00-8:00 PM, Wittemyer Courtroom (Wolf Law)
Notes
Working since February 2022 on this proposal
Collaborating with Colorado Disability Alliance
Goal was to find local Denver/Boulder Black people who have a disability and see what they are doing for the community
Found Chloé Duplessis
I voted stickers
Asked people to fill out questionnaires about their experience of being Black in Colorado and created digital art out of it
Create original artwork that reflects Black people at CU Boulder
Work on building connection with community in the school
Don’t have a very visible presence
Have an artists talk
She will bring art she has worked on and talk about the practical things about how the law has affected folks of color and those who are disabled
Has a good background in education and the university system, and is a leader in the community
Michael is out this week
Email - michele.manceaux@colorado.edu
Questions
How will you ensure that this event is open and easily accessible to undergraduate students as well?
Advertise through CAAAS
Don’t have many other connections, but are open to other suggestions!
Discussion
Been working on the event for over a year
Different identities and intersectionalities addressed at the event
Very prepared for the presentation
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for Black Law Student Association’s event “The Things We Carry: Artist Talk with Chloé Duplessis”
6 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
4:15 PM - CU Ceramics Club, “Visiting Artist Series,” September 18th-20th, 12:00 PM on 18th-10:00 PM on 20th, VAC 171/175
Notes
3 artists both internationally and nationally
Part 1: Kate Strachan
September 18-19, 2023
Monday
Demonstrations, workshop, conversation (VAC 171 and 175)
4 hours plus lunch break
Lecture/Artist Talk (ATLAS lecture hall)
1 hour
Tuesday
Individual studio visits (20-30 minutes per student)
1-1 time with artist and students to discuss anything they want
Ceramic artist based in Japan and Taiwan
Previously met her at a conference and were impressed with her speech and her work
Studied fashion first and then started doing ceramics
Will bring a different perspective and showcase east Asian art
Part 2: Rose Schreiber and Maxwell Henderson
February 1-2, 2024
Mission statement alignment
Diverse perspectives and backgrounds
Open cultural dialogue
Cultivate an inclusive ceramics community
Facilitate conversation
Celebrate emerging talent
Advertising
Mostly targeting ceramics students and ceramics club members
But also the greater campus community and Boulder community
Announcements in classes
Posters
Instagram
Email lists
Questions
Currently, you did not apply for any funding for marketing, so what is your plan to ensure that people know about your event?
Will likely be asking for additional funding later for marketing
What will your speaker’s main topic be?
Her path in life as an artist and what the journey can look like for students.
Discussion
A unique event
Even though they didn’t ask for marketing money initially, they already had a plan for marketing.
They are prepared
They know a lot about the speakers they are bringing
Speaker has a good message to share about the artist's journey and having lived abroad.
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for CU Ceramics Club’s “Visiting Artist Series” event
6 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
4:30 PM - Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics, “WoAA Conference 2023: First Take Off,” October 7th, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Aerospace Department on East Campus
Notes
Mission: provide support, empowerment, and networking opportunities for minority students in the aerospace field
Focus on diversity and inclusion
Developing skills
Provide students (specifically underrepresented) a space to work on their professional skills
Registration went live 7/24
Questions
This conference looks like a larger conference that we are only paying a small portion of, so who is paying for the rest of the conference?
As a note; all of the items are smaller and not necessarily culturally relevant (have been notified that there are other things they can request items for)
Might have other sources, but they are not sure yet.
SOAC, UCEC and BOLD Program
You did not apply for any marketing funding, so what is your plan to ensure that people know about your event?
Already started advertising
Social media and posters
Previously had members pay for the printing cost and distribute them
Have a website on Campus Groups (CSI) and through BOLD
LinkedIn page
How many pens do you want? - CSI may be able to just give them pens
Probably just needs supplies they can get from CSI
Discussion
Seem to be on top of planning since they already have advertising and registration out.
New org that has not asked for funding in the last several years
Newer topic/event that CEB has not explicitly been involved in recently
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for WoAA’s “WoAA Conference 2023: First Take Off”
6 - 0 -0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
4:45 PM - Sigma Lambda Beta, “Noche de Baile,” October 3rd, 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Williams Village Multipurpose Room A
Notes
During the Latinx Heritage Month
What it means to be a Latino/a at a PWI
Enrichment
3 speakers
Chicano struggle in US (CU Ethnic Studies Prof)
Aldama Arturo
Personal Latina story
Ysatiz Pinero
Meaning of First-Gen
Zack (brother of SLB)
Bachata instructor
Grupo (band) that will play Bachata music and those who learned the dance can practice
Purpose
Create welcoming space for Latinx identities
Build a stronger community
Promote diversity
Ensure voices are heard and amplified
To have fun
Will have an open food station
Questions
Considering that this process will heavily rely on the consistent communication between your team and ours, can you please explain a little bit about the communication issues you’ve had thus far with deadlines and Presence and how you intend to ensure that we have clear and consistent communication?
President/vice president will be on top of emails
Everyone has access to the email now
Can dedicate a communications manager to ensure proper and prompt communication
Do you have food quotes?
Not yet.
Are you paying the speakers/individuals employed at the university for their presentations?
No
Discussion
Really need to be on top of communication
Not been great in the past
Very prepared in presentation, but not in the lead up to applying for funding and communication
Who is in charge of planning the event?
Their president? Could be more hands-on leadership from all members.
Hopefully they work with the feedback we provided them last year and improve in those areas
Will it get better based on what they said?
Many orgs are very on top of it and then they go silent.
Can no longer blame issues on Presence
Follow-up is needed from their end
Communications manager will help
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for Sigma Lambda Beta’s event “Noche de Baile”
5 - 1 - 0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
Who is your/would be your communications manager?
5:00 PM - Hindu YUVA, “Ganesh Festival,” September 29th, 3:00 PM-no end time, Farrand Field
Notes
Ganesh Chaturthi purpose
Cultural integration
Integral part of Indian culture
Community building
Students and faculty together
Promotes social interaction
Education and awareness
Learn significance of the event
Tell stories
Might have posters/visual aids
Creativity and artistic expression
Art activities for participants
Stress relief and wellbeing
This kind of event on the weekend will be relaxing and good opportunity for Indian students to come together and interact outside of the classroom
Leadership and organizational skills
The planners will gain these skills in planning a large event
Event
Ganesh idol worship and decoration
Activities for students
Prayers and songs (rituals)
Musical ensemble
Procession of Ganesh idol
Lots of student participation
Questions
How will you ensure that you are also advertising to non-Indian students?
Showcase how Hindu YUVA is a cultural club
This is interesting for everyone
Lots of banners and posters
There will be a competition and activities that will interest students of all backgrounds
Planning for everyone, not a particular group
Discussion
A lot of people could benefit from the event and learn more about the god Ganesh
Have many activities planned and will have information available for students
Have planned to make the event eco-friendly
It is an important event for many communities and is less of a religious observance and more of a festival
This will help bring non-Indian students as well
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for Hindu YUVA’s “Ganesh Festival.”
5 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
5:15 - 5:30 - Break!
5:30 PM - Muslim Student Association, “MSA Barbeque,” September 9th, 2:30 PM-no end time, Williams Village Field
Notes
Joint event with all the CO colleges to come to the event
Sports day and halal food
100+ people
Have fun and learn about Islamic culture
Have a booth to learn about it
Praying on the field
A call to prayer
Questions
For the Islamic Circle of North America, can you explain what the format will be for them to speak with people?
Free speaker that is not guaranteed to come
Have a booth with info and people can walk up and ask any questions
CEB does not fund purely social events; are you able to tell us a little about what makes this event different from that?
The prayer on the field and recite the Koran
Having the booth with info about the Islamic religion and culture
The Halal food
By having people from all over CO come, they can show the diversity of the Islamic culture
Part of an overarching CO Joint MSA event
Bigger audience than weekly events
Usually a talk is given by a leader in the community
Discussion
Hope they avoid it being a purely social event
Seems like they have a plan to avoid this, but there isn’t a way of knowing for sure
Not much of an education piece other than the Islamic Circle of North America and the booth
If this org is present or someone else isn’t present to table, how will it be an educational event where people can learn about Islamic culture besides the food
Could be a recommendation that we could give for other options to make it educational
The incorporation of the prayer makes the event more than just a social gathering
Maybe similar to Diwali event from ISA
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for Muslim Student Association’s event “MSA Barbeque”
5 - 1 - 0
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
5:45 PM - CU Gaming, “Press Start,” September 10th, 5:00-10:00 PM, UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Notes
Bring out the various niche gaming cultures for students to find, especially if they are new to CU
Headline speaker will be speaking about her experiences as a woman in the e-sports world in a male-dominated area
Questions
What is JuggleGod teaching in the workshop?
One of the casters (sports casting)
Teaching up and coming casters how to cast e-sports video games
Help students start their casting careers
We’ve brought in RichRad every semester for a few years now; would you mind explaining a little more about the selection of the casters/speakers you all bring in?
Try to pick and choose people who encompass the entire e-gaming industry
Can teach us what he does with casting and commentating
Can help students network
Give students their LinkedIn and schedule a meeting with students and connect them with people and give them advice specific to their sector of the gaming industry
Can you please tell us a little more about Alan?
Student did not have additional context for speaker so no further info was provided at hearing.
For the workshop, when/where is that occurring?
If similar to last year, it might be in another UMC room
But there should be enough room in the main room (depends on the # of people attending)
Discussion
Event seems to be the same year after year
Same speakers
Emphasis on women, but where are the women besides the headline speaker?
Adding women as a marginalized community feels like a way to make it qualify for our funding.
After having done it so many years, it should have evolved.
Networking is great but it is only targeted at the members of the organization. Does that benefit anyone else?
Helps people find a community on campus
All of them joined CU Gaming through this event, so is it kind of a recruitment event?
Would the new CSI Gaming Coordinate be able to help with this event?
Might not be hired in time to help with the event.
Still having problems with only one person being in charge of the event and supposedly no one else to help.
Are they bringing in anything new?
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for CU Gaming’s “Press Start” event.
4 - 0 - 2
Motion passes
Post-presentation notes
6:15 PM - MGC, “MGC Yardshow,” October 24th, 8:00-12:00 PM, UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Notes
Moved from Wednesday to Tuesday
October 25th to 24th
Need to finalize details for the new date
It is an opportunity for all CU students to come together
Purpose
Cultural awareness
Inclusivity
Education
Stepping and strolling
D9 organization connections
Want to dedicate time this year to honor the D9 and talk about how the paved the way for the multicultural greek organizations
We cannot currently fund MGC…
Either suspend bylaws or have a specific RSGO take ownership
I think going with the specific group is a better option because I’m not sure if we can suspend the section of the Bylaws in question.
MGC is open to discussing changing the leadership of the event so that CEB can fund it.
Will start discussing this as soon as possible and get back to us.
Questions
What is the purpose of the awards and is there a reason that they are priced so high?
To show each organization appreciation for them taking the time to attend the event and show the community their culture
It is a very intensive event
Acknowledging their hard work
Not necessary, but a nice thing they want to do
It’s a Tuesday, you all said last time that you canceled because you felt that not enough people would show up and that you didn’t have enough time. How do you plan to avoid that this time?
Have been clear with notifying the organizations about when the event is so they can start planning now
Trying to have everything ready starting now so they can support each individual org
Sounds like you’re partnering with Homecoming, how will you ensure that there is clear communication and that things run smoothly?
The advisor, Melissa, has handled more of the communication and it has been more clear
Having someone from the HC committee on their committee to avoid miscommunications and conflicts
The final date of your event is Tuesday, October 24?
Yes.
Change was made after Presence request was submitted.
Have you talked with PC and the venue to make the changes?
Still pending. Reached out but waiting to hear back.
They don’t anticipate the change to be difficult.
Discussion
None of the decorations are culturally relevant nor a necessity to the success of their event
The Spring event was much better than Fall, but will it continue to improve or be the quality of the Fall again?
Many issues still with presentation for the Spring event
But was it a successful event, or just a step up from the Fall?
It went well and looked good. But it wasn’t what they planned and most of MGC did not compete.
It still did not reach people outside of MGC which is a recurring issue.
Date has already moved so they don’t have anything finalized
If this event is supposed to be passed from college to college, why is CU hosting again?
Have they reached out to other college’s chapters yet? Or just CU?
An issue last year as well.
Presentation was not well prepared and did not give much new information.
Event is still not appealing if you aren’t in Greek Life
Mission Statement Alignment
Motion to approve mission statement alignment for MGC’s “MGC Yardshow”
2 - 1 - 3
Motion fails
Post-presentation notes
Second Hearings
BLSA, “The Things We Carry: Artist Talk with Chloé Duplessis,” September 14th, 6:00-8:00 PM, Wittemyer Courtroom (Wolf Law)
Notes
Speaker - $5,000.00
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Has been notified that they are able to request funding for things like water/venue to ensure event success (any additional request will be sent prior to the meeting)
Orgs did not send any additional quotes prior to meeting
Motion to approve $5,000.00 for BLSA’s event “The Things We Carry: Artist Talk with Chloé Duplessis.”
5 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
CU Ceramics Club, “Visiting Artist Series,” September 18th-20th, 12:00 PM on 18th-10:00 PM on 20th, VAC 171/175
Notes
Speaker - $4,000.00
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Has been notified that they are able to request funding for things like water/venue to ensure event success (any additional request will be sent prior to the meeting)
Orgs did not send any additional quotes prior to meeting
Motion to approve $4,000.00 for CU Ceramics Club’s “Visiting Artist Series.”
6 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
WoAA, “WoAA Conference 2023: First Take Off,” October 7th, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Aerospace Department on East Campus
Notes
Decorations/Event Supplies
Name tags - $7.00 - $7.00
Miscellaneous
Stress relief balls - $80.00 - $0.00
Not event-specific
Stickers - $56.00 - $56.00
Event-specific
Pens - $105.00 - $105.00
Fund, but include a comment about getting from CSI
Notebooks - $88.99 - $0.00
Not event-specific
Tote bags - $929.00 - $929.00
event-specific
Food - $1,221.10 - $1,215.74
Bagels - $171.56
Water - $5.36 - $0.00
Choose a more sustainable water option
Jimmy John’s (Lunch) - $1,044.18 - $1,044.18
Total - $2,487.09 - $2,312.74
$
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Motion in email
SLB, “Noche de Baile,” October 3rd, 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Williams Village Multipurpose Room A
Notes
Advertising - $500.00 - $500.00
Event Supplies - $387.49 - $367.50
Plastic Utensils ($19.99) were not compostable
Entertainment - $2,650.00 - $0.00 (No quotes for either performer)
El Pollo y su Pandilla - $2,500.00
Bachata Instructor - $150.00
Food - $2,578.60 - $2,578.60
Snacks - $78.60
Catering - $2,500.00
Venue - $500.00 - $500.00
Total - $7,204.92 w/tax - $4,554.92
$
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Allie did the math here; waiting on them to update their own request
Motion
Hindu YUVA, “Ganesh Festival,” September 29th, 3:00 PM-no end time, Farrand Field
Notes
Venue - $418.00 - $418.00
Event Supplies - $653.16 - $653.16
Traditional Decorative/Cultural Supplies - $274.95 - $274.95
Catering - $2,024.16 - $1,935.16
Bottled Water - $89.80 - $0
Choose a more sustainable water option
Plates - $163.78
Food - $1,766.61
Drum rental - $1,030.00 - $1,030.00
Marketing - $164.00 - $164.00
Total - $4,564.27 - $4,475.27
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
I’m mainly curious about the items in the King Soopers cart (ex. A single apple, a single banana, etc.)
They can ask for additional marketing funds
Should ask to use water carts from the caterer. Or make a reservation for EP&C.
Have an end time to their event. Is the end time of their event 8pm? If so, they will need to extend their reservation to allow for clean up
Would they like to get more funds for advertising?
Motion to approve $4,475.27 for Hindu YUVA’s “Ganesh Festival”
6 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
MSA, “MSA Barbeque,” September 9th, 2:30 PM-no end time, Williams Village Field
Notes
Equipment Rental - $360
Venue - $400.00
Catering - $1,065.00
Advertising - $30.00
Total - $1,830.00 - $1,830.00
Discussion
Requesting an additional $200 to add for set up/clean up to reservation request
Requesting an additional $100 to add for gratuity/delivery to catering line item
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Would they like to get more funds for advertising?
Motion to approve $2,130.00 for MSA’s event “MSA Barbeque”
5 - 1 - 0
Motion passes
CU Gaming, “Press Start,” September 10th, 5:00-10:00 PM, UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Notes
Venue - $2,000.00 - $0
Old/outdated quote
Performers - $7,500 - $6,273.00
Danielle Rourke - $1,000.00 + $353.00 (hotel)
JuggleGod - $1,500.00
Alan Donofrio - $1,720.00
RichRad - $1,500.00 + $200 (flight)
Org requested $7,500, but the math for the above performers only adds up to $6,273.00
Advertising - $500 - $500.00
Computer Rental $11,792.00 - $11,792.00
Total - $18,565.00
Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Motion to approve $18,565.00 for CU Gaming’s “Press Start”
6 - 0 - 0
Motion passes
MGC, “MGC Yardshow,” October 25th, 8:00-12:00 PM, UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Notes
Venue - $353.28
Catering - $2,046.00
Program Council - $3,028.00
Decorations/Costumes/Awards - $2,671.51
Decorations - $1,249.81
Costumes - $629.70
Awards - $792
Advertising - $531.00 - $500.00
Limit
Photo Booth - $1,029.00 - $0.00
Total - $9,658.79
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Discussion
Budgetary Questions/Comments
Motion
Old Business
None! Woo hoo!
Officer Reports
Advisor
Timesheets are due and are now late! SUBMIT NOW! :)
Please hold off on sending approving emails to your orgs before checking in with Allie! Basically just make sure that the template is good to go for that org’s needs/events
Also pre-spending meetings are going to be superrrr important so if you can prioritize having more people there and getting it done at a later date rather than sooner with less people since CSI Finance will be going through the new platform.
Leg Council Liaison
No updates
GPSG Liaison
Any update regarding summer semester stipend?- to Aneesh
Not yet. Will update you soon.
Thank you , no worries :) - Manasa
Finance Board Liaison
No updates!
Marketing Coordinator
No updates!
Speakers Coordinator
The murals are done! Reveal date is August 21st 5-6pm
For Vir, no updates
Secretary/Historian
Just got back!
Anyone interested in helping with cleaning/updating the office?
Since I missed a couple meetings, do we have an update on if meetings will still be at 7 PM?
Remembering now that we want to be present at the PC/Org meetings
Student Outreach Coordinator
Alrighty hello y’all I have some important things to remember
This email template is specifically written for this funding cycle due to us going in between Presence and CG, so I’m begging you to please just copy and paste the email!!
Please cc me on all emails so we don’t have any issues with this down the line!
Social Media Coordinator
Interact with our posts, tis all
Assistant Speakers Coordinator
Planning to meet the 26th at 4:30pm with all of CCP to discuss how we want the mural reveal to look— so more details to come!
Webmaster
N/A
Chair
Resignation
Expect bylaw updates soon
Thank you all for your time and hard work!
Adjourn
8:01 PM