In the April 4 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the SGA went over the first reading of the SGA budget, as presented by treasurer Dustyn Hall.
The reading consisted of going over the allocation process and tier system. It was stated in the reading that the tier system consisted of five parts. For instance, the first covering "Student/Campus Welfare" such as Lancer Productions (LP) and WMLU, and the fifth covering "Special Interest Groups" like the Black Student Association (BSA).
Hall mentioned that the 2017-18 proposed SGA Budget total was $677,499.17.
Secretary Sarah Kensy stated that The Rotunda was in need of three new Mac computers to work on online content for The Rotunda's website. It was brought up by Kensy as the money that would contribute to new computers would derive from the SGA budget.
Morgan Rollins, executive senator for committee relations, added that The Rotunda currently has two Mac computers that are not working very well.
Senior Gretchen Gross, publicity chair and bandfest chair of WMLU, attended the meeting to discuss the amount of money contributed to the organization from the SGA. Gross mentioned that the SGA allocated $0 for WMLU's budget.
Rollins stated that it was not the SGA's intention to allocate at that price, but also wanted to make sure WMLU would spend allocations effectively, especially for Bandfest on Friday April 7.
In regards to Bandfest, Gross stated that WMLU's mission is to bring artists and sounds to Longwood. It was questioned by Kensy on why WMLU prioritized on bringing more well-known bands to Longwood, like what LP do, instead of small, local bands.
Gross replied that many students said that they wanted more well-known bands to perform, and that WMLU wanted to listen to their requests.
Gross and senior Rachel Hirsch, president of LP, reassured the SGA that there was no competition or feuds between WMLU and LP regarding concerts.
The allocation of $33,000 from the SGA budget to WMLU for band compensation was approved by the SGA.
Deja Mills, president of BSA, and Jonathan Bland, treasurer of BSA, attended the meeting in request of the approval of the allocation of $676. The allocation would go towards event planning, name tags and supplies.
The allocation was approved by the SGA.
The next SGA meeting will be on Tuesday Apr. 11 in the Martinelli Board Room in Maugans Alumni Center at 3:45 p.m.
Lancer Productions, WMLU 93.1 FM, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Mortar Board, Black Student Association, and Interfraternity Council visited SGA on Tues. April 4. SGA meets every Tuesday at 3:45 P.M. in Martinelli Board Room.
Lancer Productions, WMLU 93.1 FM, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Mortar Board, Black Student Association, and Interfraternity Council visited SGA on Tues. April 4. SGA meets every Tuesday at 3:45 P.M. in Martinelli Board Room.
Lancer Productions, WMLU 93.1 FM, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Mortar Board, Black Student Association, and Interfraternity Council visited SGA on Tues. April 4. SGA meets every Tuesday at 3:45 P.M. in Martinelli Board Room.
