ASWC Budget Constraints

At this week's ASWC meeting there were $2,000 in requisitions and only $1,090 left in unallocated funds to meet that need.

The organization began with over $8,000 in funds last semester.

Three different clubs and organizations made requests for money and each only received $300. Included in this group was Exceptional Praise, Good Deeds for Trees and The Whitworthian.

Exceptional Praise aka Gospel Choir has never asked for funds from unallocated before. The group is traveling to Tacoma and Pullman to perform.

The director of Exceptional Praise Sha'Nay McQuirter said during the meeting, "If we don't get at least $800-900 then we can't go."

Good Deeds for Trees asked for $300 to cover expenses for earth week at the end of April.

The Whitworthian asked for $650 to cover printing cost. Peter Smelser, editor-in-chief of the Whitworthian says unforeseen circumstances arose leaving the Whitworthian $1,500 short. It is unclear whether the newspaper will be able to publish the remaining three issues left for this semester.

With $950 left in the budget, ASWC decided to only give the Whitworthian $300, which only covers 3/4 of a 16 page black and white issue.

Earlier in the year, ASWC approved $800 for new sports equipment among other club needs. Because of this later in the year, other clubs and organizations are struggling to find the funding they need to make events and publications happen on campus.

Now there is $600 left for the rest of the year.