SBC Report: April 26

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

The Movie Committee

The Movie Committee requested a $500 transfer of funds from their account devoted to Campus-wide screenings to their account for senior week. The full transfer was proposed and passed unanimously.

The Daily Gazette

The Daily Gazette requested $850 from the committee so they can add more editors to the editor board. This matter was not resolved. (We here at the Gazette are hoping that we will be getting paid.)

SCCS

SCCS requested a transfer $90 from the fund for all campus to the fund for group supplies. The full transfer was proposed and passed unanimously.

Motherpuckers

Motherpuckers requested $480 from the committee for equipment. Full funding was proposed and passed unanimously.

SAC

SAC requested a transfer of $6,100 into their funds for All Campus Events. SAC also requested a transfer of $2,000 to their SAC party budget. Full funding was proposed and passed unanimously.

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