By Jaimie Leasure
- The student government allocated the Communication Club $504, $238 will be going to their entertainment budget and $266 will be going towards travel. The club is planning on sending 10 members to NYC to tour NBC Studios. “This trip goes perfectly with their mission statement,” said SGA Treasurer Kory Mills.
- The Neuroscience Club had requested to move $775, $475 would be going towards a bus and $300 going to tickets for the Body Exhibit in Hartford. “Finance committee already denied them $100 for a tip for the bus driver, so we’re already saving money,” said Senator Lauren Hudobenko. The senate passed the proposal with a 24-6-1 vote.
- SGA approved the Society of Paranormal Research of $1,000. The club is planning on spending $300 to go to the Mark Twain house in Hartford, $400 going towards the Salem Witch Museum and $300 to see the House of Seven Gables. They are planning on sending 50 people and will have a joint field trip with the History Club. “The clubs are saving money by working hand in hand,” said Senator Bobby Berriault.
- The Pep Squad inquired about moving $200 from their coaching to their entertainment budget. Senator Connor Fallanca said “the squad has recently been coaching themselves.” The motion passed and the Pep Squad will now have a DJ for their Showcase.
- The student government allocated the Geology and Planetary Science Club $700. The club will be attending a conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the $700 will go towards accommodations.
- Japanese American Culture Club requested $2,800 from SGA to take a trip to NYC. The trip will last two days and one night, they plan on taking 40 people. The motion was passed with a 21-6-1 senate vote.