SBC Minutes: (March 19, 2017) - Animal Allies and RHS

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.

Animal Allies

Animal Allies requested $13.75 for van transportation on the weekend of March 18th and March 25th for club members to John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and the Providence Animal Shelter. There was a proposal for full funding and it passed unanimously.

Redefine Her Street (RHS)

Redefine Her Street requested $100.00 for a banquet/meet and greet for RHS members with a guest speaker. There was a proposal for full funding and it passed unanimously.

Frank Kenny

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