Student Government Finance committee addresses students at the College
Audell Scarlet
Issue date: 9/16/09 Section: Opinions
My name is Audell Scarlett, I am a senior economics major and the Student Government Association Treasurer. I want to extend a warm welcome to the Class of 2013, and to my fellow returning peers I say, Welcome Back! I am excited to assume the responsibilities of being this year's SGA Treasurer and I look forward to working with many of you to ensure that this year the budget is spent in a manner that provides the most value, fun and educational enrichment for all of us on this campus.
One of the unique things about this year's SGA Finance Committee is that we have not stopped working since classes ended in the spring. We have been in constant communication trying to ensure that the transition to this year was smooth and also to make it as easy as possible for clubs leaders to gain access to funds when they get back on campus.
For those of you who don't know, the role of the SGA Treasurer and Finance Committee is to oversee the SGA budget and allocate it in a manner that reaches and benefits as many members of the Colby community as possible. These funds are used to assist student run clubs and campus organizations in their efforts to build a stronger and more aware community. We are here to provide support and also to keep a watchful eye on club finances to ensure that student dollars are being used to further campus-wide initiatives that are beneficial to all of us.
A successful relationship this year will depend heavily on effective communication between the SGA Finance Committee and campus organizations. This year we strongly urge clubs that know in advance what some of their expenses will be to create a preliminary budget and submit it to the SGA. This allows SGA know what to expect and where we need to allocate funding. The more we know the better it is for you! We also strongly support co-sponsorship of events between clubs and will look to reward clubs that can work together because we see this as a more efficient use of college resources and student dollars.
One of the unique things about this year's SGA Finance Committee is that we have not stopped working since classes ended in the spring. We have been in constant communication trying to ensure that the transition to this year was smooth and also to make it as easy as possible for clubs leaders to gain access to funds when they get back on campus.
For those of you who don't know, the role of the SGA Treasurer and Finance Committee is to oversee the SGA budget and allocate it in a manner that reaches and benefits as many members of the Colby community as possible. These funds are used to assist student run clubs and campus organizations in their efforts to build a stronger and more aware community. We are here to provide support and also to keep a watchful eye on club finances to ensure that student dollars are being used to further campus-wide initiatives that are beneficial to all of us.
A successful relationship this year will depend heavily on effective communication between the SGA Finance Committee and campus organizations. This year we strongly urge clubs that know in advance what some of their expenses will be to create a preliminary budget and submit it to the SGA. This allows SGA know what to expect and where we need to allocate funding. The more we know the better it is for you! We also strongly support co-sponsorship of events between clubs and will look to reward clubs that can work together because we see this as a more efficient use of college resources and student dollars.
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