2008 Woodie Awards
Budget Scrutiny
ASCSM Budget Committee Set to Review 07-08 Budget Requests
By Hilary Brown
4/11/07 - Features
More money. That's what everybody wants. And, unless you decide to go get a job, the ASCSM budget committee is the only group on campus that will give your club money.
Money is allocated to the Outdoor Recreation Center, Intramural Sports, the Mines Activity Council, the E-Days Committee, publications, and special interest clubs. The money comes from the Associated Students Fee and totals at approximately $0.5 million this year, based on predicted student enrollment.
Requests were due last week and the budget committee received sixty-six budget requests. "I know that may seem like a lot of money for only 66 requests, but keep in mind over half of that goes to E-Days, IM sports, ORC, etc. and not special interest clubs," said Kevin Duffy, ASCSM Treasurer.
"This year's budget committee is interested in apportioning funds by way of a
substantive analysis based on the past history and future needs of the requesting
organizations," said Duffy in a recent email to the school.
He also asked organizations to consider the following questions when completing their requests: "What is the purpose of our club; i.e. what does our organization add to the CSM community? How do the funds our club is requesting, work towards serving that original purpose?"
The committee also examines whether or not a club collects dues, how this year's request compares with last year's, and if the organization was responsible with their funds over the past year. Furthermore, the committee looks at the amount of money that purchases food for members.
"I evaluate the club's involvement, membership, benefit to the school community, amount of money raised, and future plans," said Chad Schell, member of the committee.
The budget committee comprises 11 members. The participation of all Class Treasurers, the Graduate Student Treasurer, the Sport Club Council Treasurer and the ASCSM Treasurer are required. The remaining four members are considered "At-Large;" they apply for the position at the beginning of the year and are selected by the seven standing members of the committee.
The committee members meet about four times a semester. "Some of the meetings at the end of the year go for as long as six hours," said Duffy.
"Everyone who submits a budget request to the committee will receive funding, as the only requests we are allowed to accept and review are from currently recognized clubs and organizations," said Duffy.
ASCSM-approved new organizations and clubs are given a budget of $100 for their first year. After one year in good standing, the organization or club can appeal for more money.
"While it is certainly possible for a club to receive less money than the year before, no club would outright be denied any funding," said Duffy. Unless, of course, the club or organization does not submit a budget request or communicate with the ASCSM Treasurer about its standing.
Money is allocated to the Outdoor Recreation Center, Intramural Sports, the Mines Activity Council, the E-Days Committee, publications, and special interest clubs. The money comes from the Associated Students Fee and totals at approximately $0.5 million this year, based on predicted student enrollment.
Requests were due last week and the budget committee received sixty-six budget requests. "I know that may seem like a lot of money for only 66 requests, but keep in mind over half of that goes to E-Days, IM sports, ORC, etc. and not special interest clubs," said Kevin Duffy, ASCSM Treasurer.
"This year's budget committee is interested in apportioning funds by way of a
substantive analysis based on the past history and future needs of the requesting
organizations," said Duffy in a recent email to the school.
He also asked organizations to consider the following questions when completing their requests: "What is the purpose of our club; i.e. what does our organization add to the CSM community? How do the funds our club is requesting, work towards serving that original purpose?"
The committee also examines whether or not a club collects dues, how this year's request compares with last year's, and if the organization was responsible with their funds over the past year. Furthermore, the committee looks at the amount of money that purchases food for members.
"I evaluate the club's involvement, membership, benefit to the school community, amount of money raised, and future plans," said Chad Schell, member of the committee.
The budget committee comprises 11 members. The participation of all Class Treasurers, the Graduate Student Treasurer, the Sport Club Council Treasurer and the ASCSM Treasurer are required. The remaining four members are considered "At-Large;" they apply for the position at the beginning of the year and are selected by the seven standing members of the committee.
The committee members meet about four times a semester. "Some of the meetings at the end of the year go for as long as six hours," said Duffy.
"Everyone who submits a budget request to the committee will receive funding, as the only requests we are allowed to accept and review are from currently recognized clubs and organizations," said Duffy.
ASCSM-approved new organizations and clubs are given a budget of $100 for their first year. After one year in good standing, the organization or club can appeal for more money.
"While it is certainly possible for a club to receive less money than the year before, no club would outright be denied any funding," said Duffy. Unless, of course, the club or organization does not submit a budget request or communicate with the ASCSM Treasurer about its standing.
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