AFB by-laws approved, two clubs welcomed

Teri Robinson, senator at large, addressed concerns raised by constituents over the course of the last week about Section Nine of the Activity Fee Board Bylaws. As referred to in this section, the Office of Student Activities, a non-student, non-club body will receive a $3,000 per year budget. According to Robinson, the main concern was justification for $3,000 going to a non-club body.

Laure Sinn, coordinator of student activities, will be the body receiving the $3,000.

Joshua Keating, senator of liberal arts, said, “It is roughly what she spends every year.”

The executive board explained that Sinn’s direct access to funds will benefit clubs if any last minute funding or ideas arise.

Taylor Strong, senator for Andrews Hall, motioned for the by-laws to be reviewed every two years and the motion was approved.

After more minute discussion, the by-laws for the AFB were passed.

Senate made an allocation for $600 for cookies and beverages during the three-day student symposium requested by Sinn.

Asia Carr, former senator for Brooks Hall, was appointed to the constitutional court only a week after resigning from her previous position. Jacob Rissler, senate president, asked for senators’ approval for his designee.

CAB allocated $7,600 for events including Free Bowling Night Nov. 23, and Free Movie Night Nov. 24.

Three hundred dollars was allocated for prizes for the 4 p.m. free movie, $700 was given to extra fees charged by Memorial Hall for using the facility for the Christian Illusionist, $1,500 was allocated for snacks and massages during Finals week, and the final $1,500 went toward Free Bowling Night.

CAB also welcomed two new clubs to the mix, the Science Success Club and the Native American Club. The Science Success Club is geared toward mentoring lower-classmen and utilizing skills of upper-classmen to help them progress.  According to Sinn, the Native American Club will be a teaching tool for anyone interested in learning about Native American Culture.