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S.A. Appropriations Committee
Byline Funding Recommendation:
Minds Matter
| 2010–2012 Allocation | $1.00 |
| 2012–2014 Request | $1.50 |
| Appropriations Recommendation | $1.50 |
Rationale of the Committee
The Appropriations Committee recommends funding $1.50 for the 2012–2014 By-Line Funding Cycle. The Committee felt that Cornell Minds Matter provides highly demanded services and programs for undergraduates and would be able to grow its organization with additional SAF funding. While there weren’t specific plans on how to increase the size or quantity of events, committee members were confident that the organization would be able to use additional funding efficiently to meet additional student demand. For most of the larger CMM events, it was clear that student demand for services was being held back by a lack of funding for the organization. In addition, committee members praised the organization’s “de-stressing” activities as well as its commitment to bringing important mental health topics to the forefront. While the committee did consider the prevalence of trustee gifts in Minds Matter’s budget, it ultimately decided that the gifts could not be counted on or projected to increase over time.
Vote Totals
The Committee votes down, from the highest number proposed to the lowest, to give the group the advantage. The vote totals from the Committee were as follows:
| Amount | Vote |
| $1.50 | 10–0−0 |
Respectfully submitted,
Adam Nicoletti ‘12
Vice President for Finance, Student Assembly
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