Student Assembly

LOGOS

Whereas, the Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC did err in denying funding to LOGOS for the air travel expense for their speaker by a vote of 5–0−3. The committee felt that the SAFC guidelines were unclear for what constituted a proof of travel for air travel. Furthermore, committee members felt that it was not appropriate to ask for Google Maps driving directions for air travel since that isn’t explicitly stated in the guidelines;

Intellectual Diversity Association

Whereas, The Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC did not err in denying funding to Intellectual Diversity Association for their local event by a vote of 0–6−2, and the SAFC decision will stand. The committee felt that since the organization did not submit the appropriate documentation at the original deadline and SAFC guidelines clearly state that it will not allocate for a local event if documentation is not present, the SAFC decision should stand;

Badminton Club

Whereas, the Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC erred in denying funding to Cornell Badminton for their durable goods request for shuttles and racquet string by a vote of 4–2−2. The committee felt that based upon the report from last year’s SAFC appeal for Cornell Badminton, the definition of what documentation should be considered could be easily misunderstood. The committee voted that the SAFC erred since it was unclear for the organization what information they needed to submit, however, in the future the group should look to specify the storage location of its equipment regardless of whether an inventory report is submitted;

Kendo Club

Whereas, the Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC did err in denying funding to Kendo Club for their shinai swords by a vote of 7–0−1. The committee felt that the SAFC should consider the swords as an appropriate durable good and that they are necessary to the functioning of the organization.

The Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC did not err in penalizing Kendo Club by 10% for failing to appear at their scheduled SAFC hearing on time by a vote of 0–7−1. The committee felt that since the club member signed the sheet specifying the exact meeting time, the organization should be responsible for attending;

Illuminations

Whereas, the Appropriations Committee voted that the SAFC erred in denying funding to Illuminations for their cultural costumes by a vote of 7–0−1. The committee felt that the costumes were an appropriate durable goods request since it isn’t possible for the organization to rent these costumes for less money than the cost of purchasing them. Furthermore, committee members felt that since the costumes were being used on a consistent basis and over a number of years, a durable goods request would be appropriate;

Be it therefore resolved that, the Assembly adopt the following:

• The SAFC did err in denying funding to LOGOS for the air travel expense for their speaker, their air travel price quotes should be considered sufficient documentation;
• The SAFC did not err in denying funding to Intellectual Diversity Association for their local event due to missing documentation;
• The SAFC did err in denying funding to Cornell Badminton for their shuttles and racquet string and their request for durable goods shall be considered valid;
• The SAFC did err in denying funding to Kendo Club the shanai swords shall be considered an appropriate durable goods request;
• The SAFC did not err in penalizing Kendo Club at 10% of their allocated budget;
• The SAFC did err in denying funding to Illuminations for their cultural costumes and the costumes shall be considered as an appropriate durable goods request;

Be it further resolved that, the SAFC shall only allocate money if all other funding criteria not considered by the Appropriations Committee are met, including funding caps or other guidelines issues.

Respectfully Submitted,

Adam Nicoletti ‘12
CALS Representative
Vice President for Finance