2008 Woodie Awards
Student Government grants funding for trips, back to school events
Jeff Mason
Issue date: 7/16/08 Section: News
With the summer semester half over, Student Government focused on some of the issues and events for the upcoming fall season Friday.
Alpha Kappa Lambda senior Justin Montgomery requested and was granted funding for the third annual Alpha Kappa Lamda Welcome Back Concert and BBQ.
The cookout attracted approximately 350 guests last year, according to Montgomery.
"It has the fantastic potential to be a ton of people, especially with new students," Montgomery said. "But the thing I'm most excited about is involving more than just our student population."
While Montgomery's presentation of the events went smoothly, the philanthropic part of the Welcome Back BBQ, which would raise money for the Metro East Humane Society, hit a snag.
"You can put material out there, like literature making people aware, but you can't ask for a donation," Student Government adviser Steve Sperotto said. "It deals with a guideline: you can't use university funds, directly or indirectly, for fundraising for a philanthropic event."
Montgomery said the charitable portion of the event would be saved for later in the year.
The funding for the Welcome Back Concert and BBQ, a cost of $6,821.92, was approved by Student Government.
Montgomery also represented the Interfraternity Council, which was also granted its full sum of $2,300 to bring hypnotist Chris Carter for another event during the first weekend back. The three events will occur on Aug. 22 to 24.
The Student National Pharmaceutical Association was also looking for money in the sum of $550 for its first trip to the NPhA's 61st Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
"The primary reasons why we are going (are for) networking, meeting other students (and) finding out about other issues … so there's a whole lot of reasons to go over there," NPhA adviser Walter Siganga said.
Student Government awarded the NPhA with the full sum asked. The group of five students will be making the trip on July 25 to 29 later this summer.
After dealing with the day's primary business, the Student Government moved on to more internal budget requests, including $7,500 for USB flash drives promoting Student Government that will be given out after coronation and $618.50 for SG to co-sponsor the Edwardsville Block Party on Sept. 5. Both requests were approved.
The final topics of discussion involved fine tuning future leadership conferences and the successful appointment of School Spirit and Pride Chair Deanna Bourassa after holding an executive session.
The appointment of sophomore Khayere Erewele to the Student Senate was tabled until the next meeting of the Student Government.
Alpha Kappa Lambda senior Justin Montgomery requested and was granted funding for the third annual Alpha Kappa Lamda Welcome Back Concert and BBQ.
The cookout attracted approximately 350 guests last year, according to Montgomery.
"It has the fantastic potential to be a ton of people, especially with new students," Montgomery said. "But the thing I'm most excited about is involving more than just our student population."
While Montgomery's presentation of the events went smoothly, the philanthropic part of the Welcome Back BBQ, which would raise money for the Metro East Humane Society, hit a snag.
"You can put material out there, like literature making people aware, but you can't ask for a donation," Student Government adviser Steve Sperotto said. "It deals with a guideline: you can't use university funds, directly or indirectly, for fundraising for a philanthropic event."
Montgomery said the charitable portion of the event would be saved for later in the year.
The funding for the Welcome Back Concert and BBQ, a cost of $6,821.92, was approved by Student Government.
Montgomery also represented the Interfraternity Council, which was also granted its full sum of $2,300 to bring hypnotist Chris Carter for another event during the first weekend back. The three events will occur on Aug. 22 to 24.
The Student National Pharmaceutical Association was also looking for money in the sum of $550 for its first trip to the NPhA's 61st Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
"The primary reasons why we are going (are for) networking, meeting other students (and) finding out about other issues … so there's a whole lot of reasons to go over there," NPhA adviser Walter Siganga said.
Student Government awarded the NPhA with the full sum asked. The group of five students will be making the trip on July 25 to 29 later this summer.
After dealing with the day's primary business, the Student Government moved on to more internal budget requests, including $7,500 for USB flash drives promoting Student Government that will be given out after coronation and $618.50 for SG to co-sponsor the Edwardsville Block Party on Sept. 5. Both requests were approved.
The final topics of discussion involved fine tuning future leadership conferences and the successful appointment of School Spirit and Pride Chair Deanna Bourassa after holding an executive session.
The appointment of sophomore Khayere Erewele to the Student Senate was tabled until the next meeting of the Student Government.
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