Session LX 28 May 2758

This is a report of a session of the Nova Roma Senate of a.d. V Kal. Iun. ‡, Fr. Apulo C. Laenate cos. ‡ MMDCCLVIII a.u.c..

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Senate action for 28 May 2758 as posted in the “old Tabularium” Tiberius Galerius Paulinus, Censor 10 August 2761 A.V.C.

Senate Voting Results published on 28 May 2758

Here are the official results given by Consul Franciscus Apulus Caesar.

23 Senatores have voted, which satisfies the requirements for a quorum. This is list of the Senatores which have voted:

Marca Hortensia Maior TRP

This session of the Senate is closed and the votes have been tallied as follows:

AGENDA

Item 1 - Permission to translate part of Nova Roma website submitted by Senatrix Patricia Cassia Nova Roma is asked to grant permission for the Center for Educational Technology in Hebrew, a nonprofit organization in Israel, to translate into Hebrew and republish the following page http://www.novaroma.org/via_romana/numbers.html with credit to Nova Roma, the owner of the content, and Patricia Cassia (Patricia J. Bradford), its author, for inclusion in a fifth-grade mathematics textbook.

Senator

Item 1

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

VR 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

VR 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

VR 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

VR 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

NV 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

VR 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

23 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

0 

AB = ABSTINEO

0 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Franciscus Apulus Caesar: I'm favourable with this kind of permissions, they could help to promote NR.

Item #2 -- Withdrawn

Item #3 Appointment of Flavia Tullia Valeria Scholastica as official interpreter of Latin.

Senator

Item 1

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

VR 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

VR 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

VR 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

VR 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

NV 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

VR 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

23 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

0 

AB = ABSTINEO

0 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Emilia Curia Finnica: I know this citizen and cordially welcome her appointment.

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: Flavia Tullia has done exceptional work as my Scriba Latinitas over the past two years. The Republic will benefit from having her in this capacity.

Gnaeus Salvius Astur:Flavia Tullia is more than capable to do the work, and she has practically done it in the past. I thank her for offering her skills to the service of Nova Roma.

Quintus Fabius Maximus: Though I question word "Official". Does this mean any translations by myself, Iulius, Gryllus, or Equitius are unofficial?

Lucius Arminius Faustus: I have much joy on this appointment.

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: Flavia Tullia will be a good Interpreter and I am happy to vote for her.

Julilla Sempronia Magna: Flavia Tullia is a dedicated Latinist, with the advanced education needed for this very responsible task.

Item #4 Approvation of the "Go Roman!" project by Sodalitas Egressus Further information in the archive of this mailing list.

Senator

Item 1

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

VR 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

AB 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

VR 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

VR 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

VR 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

VR 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

NV 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

VR 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

22 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

0 

AB = ABSTINEO

1 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Franciscus Apulus Caesar: I fully support this project, I think it is an excellent plan to promote NR in the academical and cultural fields. As Consul and professional art director, I'll give my complete assistance and help to the Sodalitas Egressus for the accomplishment of the Go Roman!

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: This is an impressive proposal. My congratulations to Senator Audens, to Gn. Iulius Caesar for his work in putting the proposal together, and to all of the Sodalitas Egressus for an excellent program.

Gnaeus Salvius Astur: With my best wishes to the consul and to senator Audens. Please remember that we all are here to help you to recruit more citizens

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: I am happy to vote for this very important project. Congratulations to Marcus Audens and Gnaeus Caesar

Julilla Sempronia Magna: I have read the documents several times and followed its development with great interest. I find "GO Roman" to be a commendable project, one which will, I believe, be a valuable tool for provincial governors.

Gaius Marius Merullus: I have nothing against the content of this proposal. It is along the lines of the original purpose of the sodalitas egressus. I do not understand why the Senate has to endorse it.

Item #5 Marcus Vitellius Ligus to be appointed governor (Propraetor) of Provincia America Austrorientalis.

Senator

Item 1

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

AB 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

AN 

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

VR 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

VR 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

AB 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

VR 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

VR 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

AB 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

VR 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

VR 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio VR Marcus Arminius Maior

VR 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

AB 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

AB 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

NV 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

AB 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

16 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

1 

AB = ABSTINEO

6 

NV = NOT VOTING 5 Results

PASS

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Franciscus Apulus Caesar: I don't know him directly.

G. Popillius Laenas: Marcus Vitellius has served as my Legate in America Austrorientalis for some time. He is active in re-enactment Legions and, therefore, is in a good position to promote real world meetings. He has my full support and I ask the Senate to approve him as my successor.

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: America Austrorientalis needs an able and active governor. It will help to have one of the current governor's assistants carry onthis duty.

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens: I have no personal knowledge of this candidate's adminstrative ability or suitability for the position requested

Julilla Sempronia Magna: I regret that I have insufficient knowledge on the background and qualifications of this individual.

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato: I do not know enough about this gentleman. He may very well be up to the job, but I would wish to know more about his abilities.

Item #6 Appointment of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Postumianus Pius as official interpreter of Latin

Senator

Item 1

Franciscus Apulus Caesar

AB 

G. Popillius Laenas

VR 

Antonius Gryllus Graecus

VR 

Appius Tullius Marcellus Cato

VR 

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

AN 

Caius Flavius Diocletianus

VR 

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus

VR 

Emilia Curia Finnica

AB 

Gaia Fabia Livia

VR 

Gaius Marius Merullus

VR 

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus

AB 

Gnaeus Salvius Astur

AN 

Julilla Sempronia Magna

AN 

Lucius Arminius Faustus

AN 

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix

NV 

Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus Augur

VR 

Lucius Sergius Australicus

AB 

Lucius Sicinius Drusus

NV 

Manius Constantinus Serapio AN Marcus Arminius Maior

AN 

Marcus Cassius Julianus NV Marcus Iulius Perusianus

AB 

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens

AB 

Marcus Octavius Germanicus NV Patricia Cassia

NV 

Pompeia Minucia-Tiberia Strabo

AB 

Quintus Fabius Maximus

VR 

Titus Labienus Fortunatus

VR 

VOTE ABREVIATIONS TOTALS VR = VTI ROGAS (Yes)

10 

AN = ANTIQUO (No)

6 

AB = ABSTINEO

7 

NV = NOT VOTING 6 Results

FAILED

SENATOR'S COMMENTS:

Franciscus Apulus Caesar: I don't know him directly.

G. Popillius Laenas: Q. Caecilius has served the Republic in a number of positions including as my Praetorian scribe and currently as a Diribitor. He has my full support.

Gnaeus Equitius Marinus: As someone who is also studying Latin, like Postumianus is doing, I know that it is not easy to translate a complex and long text, written in a vernacular language by someone who does not speak Latin at all, into proper Latin. I thank Postumianus for his willingness to help Nova Roma, but I am afraid that he is not ready to take this responsability yet. I wish him good luck with his Latin, and I hope that he will not take this personally.

Marcus Arminius Maior: I respect the dedication of Q.Caecilius to Nova Roma, but i think that we need to have only one official interpreter for each language, and I voted for Flavia Tullia, in the item #3 above.

Manius Constantinus Serapio: I am fully aware of Q Caecilius' dedication, but I think he does not fit the requirements for this position, a position which is very important for Nova Roma. I don't want him to take this personally. If I just wanted to vote against him as an individual I could have done it without taking care of inquiring about his skills in this field.

Quintus Fabius Maximus: Though again the same question?

Marcus Minucius-Tiberius Audens: I have no personal knowledge of this citizens' talent with Latin.

Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus: There can be more than one translator, therefore I vote to approve Metellus's request. He will continue to improve, especially working alongside Scholastica.

Julilla Sempronia Magna: Translation from one language to another is a great challenge—one that I would not presume to take on myself after six years of French and immersion in German for a year. I hope that Quintus Caecilius Metellus Postumianus Pius will continue with his Latin studies, for he sets us all a good example, and at some future date I expect that he'll be well qualified to take on this role.

cura ut valeas, Marca Hortensia Maior, Tribuna Plebis 28 May 2758