TITLE: Kappa Alpha Theta Presents Expectation Hangovers

LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL

NUMBER: SA 56-13

DATE SUBMITTED: 11/21/08

AUTHORS: Johann Porisch, Chandler Lucius, Tommy Takyi-Micah

SPONSORS: Johann Porisch, Chandler Lucius, Tommy Takyi-Micah,Tiana Castillo, Keely Terrel, Jessica Liu

VOTE: FOR: 36

AGAINST: 4

ABSTAIN: 6

Conflict of Interest: X

NOT PRESENT: 6

Whereas: Student Senate is elected by the Student Body to represent and voice the opinions of students; and

Whereas: Student Senate is a means by which student concerns are addressed; and

Whereas:Kappa Alpha Theta, Theta, is a Panhellenic sorority that was chartered in 1870 as a way for young women to make friends and find support and encouragement for their academic pursuits; and

Whereas:Baylor Thetas received their National Charter in 1976; and

Whereas:Many graduates find themselves asking the questions: “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, and “How do I get it?”; and

Whereas:On January 21, 2009 in Kayser Auditorium Theta will host Christine Hassler, a life coach, to lead a lecture titled “Expectation Hangovers”; and

Whereas:Christine is a successful life coach who has written several books and has a counseling emphasis specializing in relationships, career, and self-identity; and

Whereas:Christine began her evolution as a twenty something expert with a discussion group for twenty-something's in Los Angeles struggling with questions about themselves, their career, and relationships. As she continued her investigation of herself and others, she began to craft a roadmap for how to transform "twenty-something" into "twenty-everything." Christine has dedicated over six years in researching and speaking about this rite of passage in life; and

Whereas:As a professional speaker, Christine leads seminars and workshops to audiences around the country. She has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, and PBS,as well as various local television and radio shows, speaking about life issues and "Expectation HangoversTM" - a phenomenon she identified and trademarked; and

Whereas:The budget for the event is as follows:

ITEM / QUANTITY / UNIT COSTS / TOTAL
Flyers / 200 / $0.10 / $20.00
Screen Saver Slide / - / -
Chalking / 1 Bucket Sidewalk Chalk / $7.00 / $7.00
Total Advertisement Cost / $27.00

DONATIONS/FUNDRAISING

ITEM / QUANTITY / UNIT COSTS / TOTAL
Donations / $750.00
Total Donation Costs / $750.00

EVENT SUPPLIES/LOGISTICS

ITEM / QUANTITY / UNIT COSTS / TOTAL
Honorarium
/ 1 / $3900.00 / $3900.00
Refreshments / $150.00 / $150.00
Total Event Supplies Cost / $4050.00

Totals:

Total Event Cost$4077.00

Less Group Contribution$927.00

(Less Group costs are Donations and Revenue)

Allocation Requested$3150.00

Therefore:Be it resolved by the 56th Legislative Session of the Baylor University Student Senate assembled that $3150 be allocated from the Student Government Allocation Fund (SGAF) to Kappa Alpha Theta for the purpose of funding a lecture by Christine Hassler.

Furthermore: This event is free to all Baylor students, faculty, and staff.

Furthermore:The honorarium is all-inclusive.

Furthermore:Any unused money allocated to the sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta will be promptly returned to the SGAF, and any additional funds raised will be used to offset the costs.

Furthermore:Due to national regulations, Theta cannot ask members to fundraise or make financial contributions over their current dues unless it is for their philanthropy.

Furthermore:Kappa Alpha Theta has agreed to meet with the Attorney General within seven (7) business days after the lecture takes place for a final expense report in which all receipts will be presented.

Furthermore: The Student Government and Student Government Allocations Fund will be given due credit in compliance with the SGAF Branding Requirements.

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Bryan Fonville, Student Body PresidentOrganization Representative

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Dr. Oliver, Vice President of Student Life

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