International Students Union Budget
FY2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)
The International Students Union (ISU) is a multicultural undergraduate student organization whose purpose is to promote the interaction of any nature between all members of the university, with the overarching purpose to spread progressive awareness of cultures from around the world.
JFC Rep: Elena Karras (ekarras)
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $3,350.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Final | $2,650.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $2,900.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Final | $2,200.00 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $2,900.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($0.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $2,200.00 |
| FY15 Starting Balance | $2,200.00 |
Income and Revenue
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
International Food Festival - We prepare and sell various cuisines from all over the world to showcase different country's/region's food and culture. |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Valentine's Day Rose Sale - Sale of roses and chocolate gift boxes for Valentine's Day |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Misc. Fundraising: Sports Tournaments, Easter Candy Sale, Bake Sales, etc. |
| Sub-Total | -$700.00 | -$700.00 | -$700.00 |
Exhange Student Buddy Program
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $800.00 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
Falling Water Trip - Covers transportation and tickets for our annual exchange student trip to Falling Water. Amount spent for bus in fy13 |
| Food-Refreshments for Events (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
First Semester Welcome & Farewell Receptions - Buffet receptions to welcome the new exchange students in for each semester as well as to conclude the program |
| Food-Refreshments for Events (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Second Semester Welcome and Farewell Receptions - Buffet receptions to welcome the new exchange students in for each semester as well as to conclude the program |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Information Packets - Print calendars and information packets for the exchange students to become more comfortable on campus and in Pittsburgh |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Bike Tour of Pittsburgh - To introduce the students to Pittsburgh, we rent bikes for a couple of hours and take them on a biking tour of Pittsburgh. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Ice Skating Trip - In the winter months, we will take the exchange students ice skating on the outdoor rink at Schenley Park |
| Sub-Total | $1,600.00 | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 |
Wavin' Flags
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Posters, postcards, balloons, and paint (for the fence) for PR purposes |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Plasticware and paperware (Utensils, Napkins, plates, etc for the event |
| Ops-Gifts and Prizes (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Prizes for raffle. This will include DVDs of foreign movies and snack bundles of candy from different countries. |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
$30 for each table (country) for snacks, games, activities, and workshops. The countries we chose are usually under-represented communities on campus, such as Ghana, Brazil, Switzerland and Italy. CMU has a number students from these countries, however, they lack the resources to form their own organization. Hence, ISU invites them to showcase their countries and culture as well as other cultural organizations already existing on campus so that the rest of the campus community can benefit by attending this event. We usually have approximately 10 countries represented. |
| Food-Catering (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Catered food - We order catered food from a restaurant so that each country does not have to worry about providing enough food for everyone who attends. We previously ordered party platters from MadMex. |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Lollipop Raffle - Instead of having a normal raffle using tickets, we created an interactive game where the tickets are lollipops that are strategically placed on a world map. Before the students can take a lollipop, they will need to answer what the city is where the lollipop is placed and a random fact about the country or culture. |
| Ops-AB Tech (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
AB Tech - Speakers for the event |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Reusable extra large wall map to stimulate games, stories and raffles. |
| Sub-Total | $1,000.00 | $940.00 | $940.00 |
Holidays Around the World
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
$30 per organization for their table for snacks, games, activities, and workshops at the event. The goal is for each table to showcase little-known holidays or traditions from various cultures around the world. |
| Ops-AB Tech (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
AB Tech - Speakers for the event |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Posters, flyers, etc to advertise the event |
| Sub-Total | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Public Relations
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Activities Fair Giveaways & Other PR events - Activities Fair Giveaways(Fall & Spring): ISU Logo Pens, water guns, Frisbees, etc). Items that will generate interest and excitement among students for ISU. |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Sidewalk Chalk - For marketing our big events |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Poster Printing - Printing flyers to let international students know about the events ISU has planned for them |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Refreshments for our first board meeting at the start of each semester. |
| Sub-Total | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
International Student Orientation
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Flyers to advertise ISU as well as the ISU recruiting picnic |
| Food Recruitment (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Int'l Student Recruiting Refreshments - We have an orientation/recruiting picnic at the beginning of the semester to recruit new members, we will get snacks and sit outside on the cut for all students passing by to see. |
| Sub-Total | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
By Object Code
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Reusable extra large wall map to stimulate games, stories and raffles. |
| Food Recruitment (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Int'l Student Recruiting Refreshments - We have an orientation/recruiting picnic at the beginning of the semester to recruit new members, we will get snacks and sit outside on the cut for all students passing by to see. |
| Food-Catering (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Catered food - We order catered food from a restaurant so that each country does not have to worry about providing enough food for everyone who attends. We previously ordered party platters from MadMex. |
| Food-Refreshments for Events (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | First Semester Welcome & Farewell Receptions - Buffet receptions to welcome the new exchange students in for each semester as well as to conclude the program |
| Food-Refreshments for Events (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Second Semester Welcome and Farewell Receptions - Buffet receptions to welcome the new exchange students in for each semester as well as to conclude the program |
| Ops-AB Tech (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | AB Tech - Speakers for the event |
| Ops-AB Tech (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | AB Tech - Speakers for the event |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Activities Fair Giveaways & Other PR events - Activities Fair Giveaways(Fall & Spring): ISU Logo Pens, water guns, Frisbees, etc). Items that will generate interest and excitement among students for ISU. |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | Sidewalk Chalk - For marketing our big events |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Poster Printing - Printing flyers to let international students know about the events ISU has planned for them |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Refreshments for our first board meeting at the start of each semester. |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Flyers to advertise ISU as well as the ISU recruiting picnic |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Posters, flyers, etc to advertise the event |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Posters, postcards, balloons, and paint (for the fence) for PR purposes |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Plasticware and paperware (Utensils, Napkins, plates, etc for the event |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $30 for each table (country) for snacks, games, activities, and workshops. The countries we chose are usually under-represented communities on campus, such as Ghana, Brazil, Switzerland and Italy. CMU has a number students from these countries, however, they lack the resources to form their own organization. Hence, ISU invites them to showcase their countries and culture as well as other cultural organizations already existing on campus so that the rest of the campus community can benefit by attending this event. We usually have approximately 10 countries represented. |
| Ops-Event Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Lollipop Raffle - Instead of having a normal raffle using tickets, we created an interactive game where the tickets are lollipops that are strategically placed on a world map. Before the students can take a lollipop, they will need to answer what the city is where the lollipop is placed and a random fact about the country or culture. |
| Ops-Gifts and Prizes (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Prizes for raffle. This will include DVDs of foreign movies and snack bundles of candy from different countries. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $800.00 | $410.00 | $410.00 | Falling Water Trip - Covers transportation and tickets for our annual exchange student trip to Falling Water. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $30 per organization for their table for snacks, games, activities, and workshops at the event. The goal is for each table to showcase little-known holidays or traditions from various cultures around the world. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Information Packets - Print calendars and information packets for the exchange students to become more comfortable on campus and in Pittsburgh |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Bike Tour of Pittsburgh - To introduce the students to Pittsburgh, we rent bikes for a couple of hours and take them on a biking tour of Pittsburgh. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Ice Skating Trip - In the winter months, we will take the exchange students ice skating on the outdoor rink at Schenley Park |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | International Food Festival - We prepare and sell various cuisines from all over the world to showcase different country's/region's food and culture. |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Valentine's Day Rose Sale - Sale of roses and chocolate gift boxes for Valentine's Day |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Misc. Fundraising: Sports Tournaments, Easter Candy Sale, Bake Sales, etc. |
By Ocode
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $40.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $100.00 |
| Food-Catering | $200.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for Events | $400.00 |
| Ops-AB Tech | $50.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $325.00 |
| Ops-Event Supplies | $750.00 |
| Ops-Gifts and Prizes | $25.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $1,500.00 |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income | $700.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $40.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $100.00 |
| Food-Catering | $200.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for Events | $400.00 |
| Ops-AB Tech | $50.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $325.00 |
| Ops-Event Supplies | $690.00 |
| Ops-Gifts and Prizes | $25.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $1,110.00 |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income | $700.00 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $40.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $100.00 |
| Food-Catering | $200.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for Events | $400.00 |
| Ops-AB Tech | $50.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $325.00 |
| Ops-Event Supplies | $690.00 |
| Ops-Gifts and Prizes | $25.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $1,110.00 |
| Revenue-Fundraising Income | $700.00 |
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $3,350.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Final | $2,650.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $2,900.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Final | $2,200.00 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $2,900.00 |
| Capital | $40.00 |
| Revenue | ($700.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($0.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $2,200.00 |
| FY15 Starting Balance | $2,200.00 |