Chabad of CMU Budget

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“The JFC will fund $100 per semester for food for rush/recruitment, $200 per semester for food at events, $5 per person per semester for food for general body meetings, and $15 per person per event for food at a cultural event, at a cap to 2 events.”

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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.

This event occurs during freshmen orientation, in order to better acquaint incoming students with others of the Jewish community. Food costs are approximately $6/person and 50 people are expected to attend.

Disposable goods such as plates, napkins, and utensils costs approximately $2/person.

A staple of the Purim holiday 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.

covered by revenue

Cost of paper goods and decorations.

covered by revenue

Students are charged $6 fee for cookies.

cover cost of hamantaschen and paper goods/decorations.

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

53.3% covered by revenue

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

cover 53.3% of cost of fruit

Pizza and a 1 liter soft drink is distributed during the philosophical discussions of various Jewish viewpoints on relevant social and cultural issues today. From the pizza vendor plus the soft drink, the cost per week is $12. 34 Pizza and Parsha sessions are held once a week in the University Center.

51.5% covered by revenue.

Printing course materials for event.

Donations from community members.

Cover 51.5% of food for this event.

Chabad's Executive Board plans 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 T-Shirts. There are a total of 13 Executive Board members. Each shirt costs $15.

The JFC does not fund personal clothing. Covered by revenue.

Distribute pamphlets to over 250 students to inform them of opportunities for Jewish events on campus.

Gas for minivan used to transport grill to and from campus.

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 for 250 people attending.

52% covered by revenue

Donation from generous community member to cover T-Shirt costs.

cover cost of tshirts.

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.

covered by revenue.

Donation by a benevolent community member.

13.3% to cover machine rental. Remainder to cover 52% of food for Jewfest.

World-acclaimed Jewish speakers visit Chabad of Carnegie Mellon on Shabbat to discuss social, educational, scientific, and philosophical issues tailored to college students. Chabad strives to bring one speaker each semester. Each speaker, on average, costs $1000.

Money for speakers will be in the VPF account. The VPF will pay the speaker once the event is confirmed.

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 foods 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.

80% covered by revenue

Disposable materials (plates, napkins, utensils) cost $2/person for each meal.

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

Cover 76.5% of Shabbat dinners.

1 Shabbat each month is Theme Shabbat. A special theme increases attendance increases student participation in discussions. 8 Theme Shabbats are held each year. The decorations for each Theme Shabbat costs about $125.

Donuts, apple cider, matzah ball soup, and latkes (commemorative potato pancakes) for 150 students, faculty, and staff. In the past this has cost $2/person.

Disposable Plates, Cups, and Silverware

CMU Bagpipe Band to play traditional Chanukah songs.

Speaker and microphone rental are necessary to ensure everyone can hear speeches and bagpipe music. In the past AB Tech has charged $60 for this.

Paint for painting the Fence.

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300 color 8.5" x 11" flyers to promote event across campus.

Covered by revenue. Use the student activities printer. It is $.40/per page for color.

Alpha Epsilon Pi has sponsored the event by providing paint for painting the fence.

cover the cost of paint

Hillel Jewish University Center has sponsored the event by printing flyers.

cover the cost of flyers

Kerosene for lights on menorah.

Tabling on the Cut once a week to sell matzah ball soup lunches to students. It costs about $20 to prepare matzah ball soup for one week and we table 30 weeks during the year.

Revenue from selling soup at $1/cup.

50% to cover cost of soup, 50% to cover 3.5% of shabbat dinners.

Kosher for Passover meals are prepared during the intermediate days of Passover in coordination with Dining Services. Our costs are approximately $10/meal and we expect to prepare 80 meals.

covered by revenue

Dining Services pays us $7.50 per lunch and $8.50 per dinner purchased through student meal plans. We expect 40 meals to be purchased through meal plans.

cover cost of meals

Chabad of CMU charges $10 for meals purchased directly from Chabad at the Early Bird rate. We expect 20 meals to be purchased at this rate.

cover cost of meals

Chabad of CMU charges $12 for meals purchased directly from Chabad at the regular rate. We expect 20 meals to be purchased at this rate.

cover cost of meals

The Passover Seder features symbolic foods and discussions of Jewish history and philosophy. We focus on the educational aspect by explaining various components of the meal. We host two Seders and approximately 60 people attend each one. The cost is approximately $18/person for each Seder.

53.5% covered by revenue

Students who do not pay through their meal plan are charged $10 to attend the Seder. We expect 45 students at each Seder to pay this way.

cover part of food for this event

We receive $8.50 from Dining Services for each student who pays through their meal plan. We expect 15 students at each Seder to pay this way.

cover part of food for this event

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

Bagel brunch for students attending the Chabad Ski Trip organized annually to unite Chabad community.

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Gas for 3 cars to travel to Hidden Valley Resort.

Roundtrip toll for 3 cars to travel to Hidden Valley on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

all but 16.7% covered by revenue

Ski and snowboard rental for 15 attendees.

covered by revenue

Lift passes for 15 attendees.

covered by revenue

$50 fee charged to 15 attendees.

Cover cost of everything but gas