Finance Committee Meeting — Minutes (10/04/23)

JHU Student GovernmentFinance Committee Meeting4 October 2023 / 5:00 PM EDT / Zoom / Minute Taker: TimATTENDANCEPresent: Jenny, Crystal, Tim, Brandon, Stone, Steven, Rachel, Yi Xin, Stacey, Leon, Bobby, Gabe, Jaden, DivineExcused: Kelley, MufasaUnexcused: Jenny Cabrera (not sure if any of these are excused)AGENDAThe Nevermore Haunt BillNevermore: $2000 this yearGoing to SGA Second Reading:Vote:Yay: 11Nae (nae): 0Changes to the SAC GuidelinesJenny gave a presentation to Latinx club, they said feel like certain guidelines in SAC are not conducive to formals and stuff, should we change?Why are we not allowed to fund formals?No idea, assuming that they cost a lot and formals are usually to members onlyAmend laws for thatTDA: Costume guidelines for SAC are too stringent, want to expand thatCrystal: TDA has costumes custom-made every semester thus why its more expensiveSGA Funding:Give half if they do not justify groupfundsBug Charles to send out how to do budgetsWill hopefully have a finance workshop for studentsSLAM ReconsiderationClub requested for changing of allocations because they wanted change for costumesSlam has 1900 in groupfundsSpecifically they are requesting 10k, approved 3800Want more costumes on top of what we gaveFor the SLAM showcase, want more reusable stuff?Vote:Yes: 10NoRequests:Group name: Breakers CrewRequested: 2000Gave: 2000Comments: Payment to national collegiate breaking association for competition productionYes: 11No:Group name: Korean Student AssociationRequested: 250Gave: 0Comments: Korean Valentine’s Day, receive order through instagram/google forms and will deliver peperos and pre-written messages – anyone can participateYes: 11No:Group name: Women’s Pre Health Leadership SocietyRequested: 44Gave: 0 (until reconsideration)Comments: community service, members making cards for cards for courageYes: 10No:Group name: Women’s Pre Health Leadership SocietyRequested: 80.50Gave: 0 (until reconsideration)Comments: Social event for members to get to know each otherYes: 10No:Group name: Women’s Pre Health Leadership SocietyRequested: 13Gave: 0 (until reconsideration)Comments: Paintbrushes for socials that involve painting and art as a form of bonding and relaxationYes: 10No:Group name: Black Student Union -Talent ShowRequested: $241.92Gave: 241.92Comments: Talent show hosted by BSU on the Glass Pavillian (not AMR1 basement as per form) Includes precooked popcorn, beverages such as hot chocolate and hot apple cider, Decorations and prizes for winners ie skin care sets.Yes: 10No:NOTESNEXT WEEK’S AGENDA