Geoduck Student Union

WASHPIRG REAFFIRMATION

WashPIRG is a statewide, student-directed, non-profit, non-partisan organization that does research, education, advocacy and service on environmental, consumer, higher education, and hunger relief issues. WashPIRG chapters across the state pool resources to work on issues that concern us as citizens. A student board of directors, including students from Evergreen, creates, evaluates, and approves the organization’s annual budget and campaigns.

WashPIRG is funded through an $8 per student, per quarter waivable fee. Any student choosing not to support WashPIRG may waive the fee. If approved, a WashPIRG chapter will continue to exist at The Evergreen State College.

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO FILL VACANT STUDENT UNION SEATS

Summary of Amendment 1:

This amendment addresses student’s concerns regarding consistent representation of the student body. If enacted, the amendment will enable The Geoduck Student Union (GSU) to fill vacant or abdicated seats throughout the year. Approving the power to fill vacancies will assist The Union as it strives to accomplish more on behalf of Evergreen's student body.

Language of Amendment 1:

Vacant Geoduck Student Union Representative Seats may be filled by petition.

A FEE TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION ADVOCACY & MEMBERSHIP TO THE WASHINGTON STUDENT LOBBY

If approved, a $2 per student, per quarter waivable fee may be collected for the 2008-2009 academic year. This pilot fee will support initiatives related to advancing Evergreen’s visibility and reputation in the legislative arena, working for legislative childcare funding, as well as membership to the Washington Student Lobby, which organizes on behalf of Washington's college students. The GSU will administer these funds and provide account updates.