Chabad of CMU Budget

FY2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)

Chabad of CMU is... A Jewish student organization that provides an exciting variety of social, educational, and cultural programming for students. A home where all Jews are welcome, regardless of background or affiliation. A place to socialize in a comfortable, home-like setting with great friends, great food, and great discussion. A source of caring support from professional and sensitive rabbinical mentors. A partnership between students and staff, providing valuable leadership opportunities for students to create fun, vibrant programs. Chabad of Carnegie Mellon University, "Your Jewish connection on Campus" was established by Directors Rabbi Shlomo and Chani Silverman. Chabad of CMU offers a wide variety of regular programs: from holiday celebrations to concerts, Shabbat meals to hands-on workshops, social action to learning programs.

JFC Rep: Andrew Minton (aminton)

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $24,713.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($15,600.00)
Final $9,113.00
Recommended
Expenditures $21,908.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,108.00)
Final $2,800.00
Final
Expenditures $21,908.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,108.00)
Debt ($484.93)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $2,800.00
FY14 Starting Balance $2,315.07

Debt/Rollover Explanation:

Gift covers debt.

Income and Revenue

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Sell $1 chicken soup by tabling on campus weekly to raise revenue and promote hospitality on campus.

Ops-Event Supplies (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Costs of chicken soup materials for weekly sales to promote hospitality on campus.

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $150.00 $150.00

JFC does not fund personal apparel and so T-shirts (for freshmen event) must be sold at cost or covered by some other revenue.

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $348.00 $348.00

“The JFC will fund $100 per semester for food for rush/recruitment, $2 per person per semester for meeting food, $200 per semester for food at events, and will not fund personal meals. The remaining costs must be covered by fundrasing. We will not count your Kosher food nights in the UC in the metric……..so why not invite the JFC?

Sub-Total $0.00 -$498.00 -$498.00

SOCIAL - Jewish Girls' Night In

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Ops-Event Supplies (+) $350.00 $350.00 $350.00

A monthly program where women get together at the beginning of each Jewish month to do crafts, learn, and discuss various topics and how they relate to other women. Philosophical discussion ensues; arts and crafts are usually provided as well as other amenities conducive to the themed event. 7 of these occur during the year; on average 10 people attend. Approximately $50 is allocated per event for the specific theme.

Sub-Total $350.00 $350.00 $350.00

SOCIAL - Jewshi Sushi

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $400.00 $300.00 $300.00

Factoring in utensils, items to make sushi, and external intervention (chef presentation/assistance), each individual costs $8. For this event, around 50 people are in attendance. This event occurs during freshmen orientation, in order to better acquaint incoming Jewish students with others of the community.

Only food costs

Ops-Program Expenses (+) $0.00 $100.00 $100.00

I have seperated out your non food expenses to better metric for food.

Sub-Total $400.00 $400.00 $400.00

EDUCATIONAL - Purim

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

A staple of the holiday of Purim are the 3-sided cookies. A workshop that is held gives students the chance to make these delicious treats. On average, we have received an attendance of 50. $6/person for decorations, food, and paper goods.

Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

A staple of the holiday of Purim are the 3-sided cookies. A workshop that is held gives students the chance to make these delicious treats. On average, we have received an attendance of 50. $6/person for decorations, food, and paper goods.

Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

EDUCATIONAL - Tu B'Shvat

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $75.00 $0.00 $0.00

A variety of local and imported fruits are given out to Jewish students during the week for this festive, educational holiday at a scheduled time in the University Center. Discussion centers around this holiday.

Cannot do events exclusive to just Jewish students

Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) $40.00 $0.00 $0.00

$2 fee per smoothie is the price for students for this event that occurs in the UC.

Sub-Total $35.00 $0.00 $0.00

EDUCATIONAL - Pizza and Parsha

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $408.00 $408.00 $408.00

Pizza and a 1 liter soft drink is distributed during the philosophical discussions of a various Judaic viewpoints on relevant social and cultural issues today. From the Kosher pizza vendor plus the soft drink, the cost per week is $12. For 34 weeks of the year, Pizza and Parsha is made available on Tuesday afternoons in the University Center.

Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) $250.00 $0.00 $0.00

Paper copies of the week's parsha (the bible section) is presented during the meeting. Explications are made by students for better understanding. Combined printing and accessories is on average $8. For 34 weeks, this reflects $250 sum.

Cannot fund this….ask members to use their print quota

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $210.00 $210.00 $210.00

Donation from community members.

Sub-Total $448.00 $198.00 $198.00

SOCIAL - Jew Fest

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Equip-Clothing (+) $150.00 $150.00 $150.00

Chabad's executive board engineers the planning and layout of JewFest, a freshmen orientation event. In order for freshmen Jewish students to recongize those officiated with the Jewish community, Chabad exec board members wear CHABAD EXECUTIVE BOARD JEWISH SHIRTS. There are a total of 10 eBoard members. Shirts cost $15.

Ops-Event Supplies (+) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Chabad distributes pamphlets to over 250 students, informing them of upcoming opportunities for Jewish events on campus.

Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) $250.00 $0.00 $0.00

Each person who attends Jew Fest receives a free $1 water bottle, with relevant Jewish community information printed on the outside.

In order to provide more money to your main events we cannot also fund water bottles. Sorry

Ops-Rental Equipment (+) $50.00 $0.00 $0.00

A grill is used to serve Kosher items, including hotdogs and hamburgers. This grill is rented from a third-party. They have charged on average $50/day for its usage.

Based on your actual spending for the previous years it does not seem as if you have ever rented this item in the past.

Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00

A soft drink, hamburger/hotdog, chips, and a desert are provided for every student who attends the social gathering. Based on the costs of soft drinks, meat, chips, and sweets over the past few years, we have calculated that the average cost is $5/person.

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Donation from community members for the largest culturally Jewish event.

Put towards Shabbat Dinners

Sub-Total $750.00 $450.00 $450.00

EDUCATIONAL - Shofar Factory

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Ops-Rental Equipment (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

This third-party rented machine is necessary for students to create their own shofar, a Jewish ritual tool made from a ram's horn. On average, for the duration of the time this machine is obtained, it costs $100.

Ops-Event Supplies (+) $180.00 $0.00 $0.00

Education item, AND THE SHOFAR BLEW ($12), by Francine Rivers will be distributed during Shofar Making Factory in the UC Courtyard. 15 books * $12/book.

Cannot fund this

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $750.00 $750.00 $750.00

General donation by a benevolent community member.

Sub-Total -$470.00 -$650.00 -$650.00

EDUCATIONAL - Shabbat

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Ops-Professional Services and Performers (+) $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00

World-acclaimed Jewish speakers visit Chabad of Carnegie Mellon on Shabbat to discuss social, educational, scientific, and philosophical issues, especially tailored to college students. Chabad strives to bring in 2 speakers, during the first and second semesters. Each speaker, on average, costs $1000.

Too much uncertainty in whether or not you will be able to get these people. If they are already confirmed, please appeal with additional information. You can always seek funding from mid year funding sources for these events if they are not yet confirmed

Food-Meals for Members (+) $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00

34 educational dinners * 50 students (on average) * $10/student. Each and every Shabbat strives to emphasize the educational aspects of the experience. What do certain food items symbolize? What are their purposes? What is their history? Standard, basic items include chicken, matzah ball soup, kugel, and challah. These items form the ground bed of philosophical discussion that will be drawn from book and periodic bindings listed above.

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $13,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00

General fundraising for Shabbat meals from generous benefactors, including parents and community members.

Sub-Total $6,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

SOCIAL - On-Campus Dinners

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

6 monthly Kosher dinners, each costing $250, are held on campus throughout the school year to promote a Jewish community within Carnegie Mellon University.

Not counted in our food metric…please make sure to publicize this event well so it will be highly attended!

Sub-Total $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

SOCIAL - Ski Trip

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Travel-Gas (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Gas expense for annual Chabad Ski Trip, organized to unite the Chabad community.

Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $50.00 $50.00

JFC can only fund 50% of this travel expense.

Sub-Total $100.00 $50.00 $50.00

By Object Code

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Equip-Clothing (+) $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Chabad's executive board engineers the planning and layout of JewFest, a freshmen orientation event. In order for freshmen Jewish students to recongize those officiated with the Jewish community, Chabad exec board members wear CHABAD EXECUTIVE BOARD JEWISH SHIRTS. There are a total of 10 eBoard members. Shirts cost $15.
Food-Meals for Members (+) $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 34 educational dinners * 50 students (on average) * $10/student. Each and every Shabbat strives to emphasize the educational aspects of the experience. What do certain food items symbolize? What are their purposes? What is their history? Standard, basic items include chicken, matzah ball soup, kugel, and challah. These items form the ground bed of philosophical discussion that will be drawn from book and periodic bindings listed above.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $400.00 $300.00 $300.00 Factoring in utensils, items to make sushi, and external intervention (chef presentation/assistance), each individual costs $8. For this event, around 50 people are in attendance. This event occurs during freshmen orientation, in order to better acquaint incoming Jewish students with others of the community.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 A staple of the holiday of Purim are the 3-sided cookies. A workshop that is held gives students the chance to make these delicious treats. On average, we have received an attendance of 50. $6/person for decorations, food, and paper goods.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $75.00 $0.00 $0.00 A variety of local and imported fruits are given out to Jewish students during the week for this festive, educational holiday at a scheduled time in the University Center. Discussion centers around this holiday.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $408.00 $408.00 $408.00 Pizza and a 1 liter soft drink is distributed during the philosophical discussions of a various Judaic viewpoints on relevant social and cultural issues today. From the Kosher pizza vendor plus the soft drink, the cost per week is $12. For 34 weeks of the year, Pizza and Parsha is made available on Tuesday afternoons in the University Center.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 A soft drink, hamburger/hotdog, chips, and a desert are provided for every student who attends the social gathering. Based on the costs of soft drinks, meat, chips, and sweets over the past few years, we have calculated that the average cost is $5/person.
Food-Refreshments for Events (+) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 6 monthly Kosher dinners, each costing $250, are held on campus throughout the school year to promote a Jewish community within Carnegie Mellon University.
Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 Each person who attends Jew Fest receives a free $1 water bottle, with relevant Jewish community information printed on the outside.
Ops-Event Supplies (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Costs of chicken soup materials for weekly sales to promote hospitality on campus.
Ops-Event Supplies (+) $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 A monthly program where women get together at the beginning of each Jewish month to do crafts, learn, and discuss various topics and how they relate to other women. Philosophical discussion ensues; arts and crafts are usually provided as well as other amenities conducive to the themed event. 7 of these occur during the year; on average 10 people attend. Approximately $50 is allocated per event for the specific theme.
Ops-Event Supplies (+) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Chabad distributes pamphlets to over 250 students, informing them of upcoming opportunities for Jewish events on campus.
Ops-Event Supplies (+) $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 Education item, AND THE SHOFAR BLEW ($12), by Francine Rivers will be distributed during Shofar Making Factory in the UC Courtyard. 15 books * $12/book.
Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 Paper copies of the week's parsha (the bible section) is presented during the meeting. Explications are made by students for better understanding. Combined printing and accessories is on average $8. For 34 weeks, this reflects $250 sum.
Ops-Professional Services and Performers (+) $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 World-acclaimed Jewish speakers visit Chabad of Carnegie Mellon on Shabbat to discuss social, educational, scientific, and philosophical issues, especially tailored to college students. Chabad strives to bring in 2 speakers, during the first and second semesters. Each speaker, on average, costs $1000.
Ops-Program Expenses (+) $0.00 $100.00 $100.00
Ops-Rental Equipment (+) $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 A grill is used to serve Kosher items, including hotdogs and hamburgers. This grill is rented from a third-party. They have charged on average $50/day for its usage.
Ops-Rental Equipment (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 This third-party rented machine is necessary for students to create their own shofar, a Jewish ritual tool made from a ram's horn. On average, for the duration of the time this machine is obtained, it costs $100.
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $210.00 $210.00 $210.00 Donation from community members.
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Donation from community members for the largest culturally Jewish event.
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $750.00 $750.00 $750.00 General donation by a benevolent community member.
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $13,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 General fundraising for Shabbat meals from generous benefactors, including parents and community members.
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $150.00 $150.00
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $348.00 $348.00
Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) $0.00 $50.00 $50.00
Revenue-Fundraising Income (-) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Sell $1 chicken soup by tabling on campus weekly to raise revenue and promote hospitality on campus.
Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 A staple of the holiday of Purim are the 3-sided cookies. A workshop that is held gives students the chance to make these delicious treats. On average, we have received an attendance of 50. $6/person for decorations, food, and paper goods.
Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) $40.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2 fee per smoothie is the price for students for this event that occurs in the UC.
Travel-Gas (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Gas expense for annual Chabad Ski Trip, organized to unite the Chabad community.

By Ocode

Requested
Equip-Clothing $150.00
Food-Meals for Members $17,000.00
Food-Refreshments for Events $3,933.00
Ops-Advertising and Publicity $250.00
Ops-Event Supplies $880.00
Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. $250.00
Ops-Professional Services and Performers $2,000.00
Ops-Program Expenses $0.00
Ops-Rental Equipment $150.00
Revenue-Donations/Other Income $14,960.00
Revenue-Fundraising Income $300.00
Revenue-Rental and Sales Income $340.00
Travel-Gas $100.00
Recommended
Equip-Clothing $150.00
Food-Meals for Members $17,000.00
Food-Refreshments for Events $3,758.00
Ops-Advertising and Publicity $0.00
Ops-Event Supplies $700.00
Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. $0.00
Ops-Professional Services and Performers $0.00
Ops-Program Expenses $100.00
Ops-Rental Equipment $100.00
Revenue-Donations/Other Income $18,508.00
Revenue-Fundraising Income $300.00
Revenue-Rental and Sales Income $300.00
Travel-Gas $100.00
Final
Equip-Clothing $150.00
Food-Meals for Members $17,000.00
Food-Refreshments for Events $3,758.00
Ops-Advertising and Publicity $0.00
Ops-Event Supplies $700.00
Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. $0.00
Ops-Professional Services and Performers $0.00
Ops-Program Expenses $100.00
Ops-Rental Equipment $100.00
Revenue-Donations/Other Income $18,508.00
Revenue-Fundraising Income $300.00
Revenue-Rental and Sales Income $300.00
Travel-Gas $100.00

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $24,713.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($15,600.00)
Final $9,113.00
Recommended
Expenditures $21,908.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,108.00)
Final $2,800.00
Final
Expenditures $21,908.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,108.00)
Debt ($484.93)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $2,800.00
FY14 Starting Balance $2,315.07

Debt/Rollover Explanation:

Gift covers debt.