Chabad of CMU Budget

FY2013 (July 1 2012 - June 30, 2013)

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: Jonathan Mark (jemark)

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $24,063.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($14,325.00)
Final $9,738.00
Recommended
Expenditures $21,335.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,025.00)
Final $2,310.00
Final
Expenditures $21,835.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,025.00)
Debt ($41.70)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $2,810.00
FY13 Starting Balance $2,768.30

SOCIAL -- Jewish Girls Night In

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Other 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 42 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
Refreshments (+) $400.00 $150.00 $150.00

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.

Sub-Total $400.00 $150.00 $150.00

EDUCATIONAL -- PURIM

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Refreshments (+) $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 papergoods.

Other Sales (-) $0.00 $300.00 $300.00

charge ticket to cover costs, this seems religious

Sub-Total $300.00 $0.00 $0.00

EDUCATIONAL -- Tu B’Shvat

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Refreshments (+) $75.00 $75.00 $75.00

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.

Events and Activities (-) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00

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

Sub-Total $35.00 $35.00 $35.00

EDUCATIONAL -- Pizza and Parsha

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Refreshments (+) $408.00 $360.00 $360.00

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.

will fund $150 for pizza, similar to a GBM

Paper Supplies (+) $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.

religious, can't fund

Donations/Contributions (-) $210.00 $210.00 $210.00

Donation from community members.

Sub-Total $448.00 $150.00 $150.00

SOCIAL -- JEW FEST

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Uniforms (+) $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.

Paper Supplies (+) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

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

Advertising Public Relations (+) $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.

personal expense

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

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.

Uniforms (+) $750.00 $0.00 $0.00

Each person receives a small book-bag with the Chabad logo and other pertinent Jewish events on the Carnegie Mellon campus and throughout Pittsburgh. (@ $3/bag * 250 people)

personal expense

Refreshments (+) $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.

Donations/Contributions (-) $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00

Donation from community members for the largest culturally Jewish event.

Other Sales (-) $0.00 $150.00 $150.00

cover exec board t shirt; personal expense

Sub-Total $1,500.00 $100.00 $100.00

EDUCATIONAL -- Shofar Factory

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
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.

Books (+) $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.

religious; http://www.amazon.com/And-Shofar-Blew-Francine-Rivers/dp/0842365834/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332371842&sr=8-1

Donations/Contributions (-) $75.00 $75.00 $75.00

General donation by a benevolent community member.

Sub-Total $205.00 $25.00 $25.00

EDUCATIONAL -- SHABBAT

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Book and Periodical Binding (+) $500.00 $0.00 $0.00

For the 2012-2013 year, Chabad of CMU will be using new $10 booklets to instruct services that provide a more holistic Shabbat experience, tailored to a diverse population, interested in this cultural endeavor. As on average approximately 50 people attend, an initial ordering of 50 booklets will be placed.

Lecture Fees and Honorariums (+) $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00

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.

appeal granted

Refreshments (+) $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.

Donations/Contributions (-) $13,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00

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

cover food, in line with other groups

Sub-Total $6,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00

By Object Code

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Advertising Public Relations (+) $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.
Book and Periodical Binding (+) $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 For the 2012-2013 year, Chabad of CMU will be using new $10 booklets to instruct services that provide a more holistic Shabbat experience, tailored to a diverse population, interested in this cultural endeavor. As on average approximately 50 people attend, an initial ordering of 50 booklets will be placed.
Books (+) $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.
Donations/Contributions (-) $13,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 General fundraising for Shabbat meals from generous benefactors, including parents and community members.
Donations/Contributions (-) $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 General donation by a benevolent community member.
Donations/Contributions (-) $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 Donation from community members for the largest culturally Jewish event.
Donations/Contributions (-) $210.00 $210.00 $210.00 Donation from community members.
Events and Activities (-) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $2 fee per smoothie is the price for students for this event that occurs in the UC.
Lecture Fees and Honorariums (+) $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 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.
Other Sales (-) $0.00 $300.00 $300.00
Other Sales (-) $0.00 $150.00 $150.00
Other 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 42 people attend. Approximately $50 is allocated per event for the specific theme.
Paper Supplies (+) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Chabad distributes pamphlets to over 250 students, informing them of upcoming opportunities for Jewish events on campus.
Paper Supplies (+) $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.
Refreshments (+) $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.
Refreshments (+) $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.
Refreshments (+) $408.00 $360.00 $360.00 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.
Refreshments (+) $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 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.
Refreshments (+) $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 papergoods.
Refreshments (+) $400.00 $150.00 $150.00 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.
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.
Rental-Equipment (+) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 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.
Uniforms (+) $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.
Uniforms (+) $750.00 $0.00 $0.00 Each person receives a small book-bag with the Chabad logo and other pertinent Jewish events on the Carnegie Mellon campus and throughout Pittsburgh. (@ $3/bag * 250 people)

By Ocode

Requested
Advertising Public Relations $250.00
Book and Periodical Binding $500.00
Books $180.00
Donations/Contributions $14,285.00
Events and Activities $40.00
Lecture Fees and Honorariums $2,000.00
Other Sales $0.00
Other Supplies $350.00
Paper Supplies $300.00
Refreshments $19,433.00
Rental-Equipment $150.00
Uniforms $900.00
Recommended
Advertising Public Relations $0.00
Book and Periodical Binding $0.00
Books $0.00
Donations/Contributions $18,535.00
Events and Activities $40.00
Lecture Fees and Honorariums $1,500.00
Other Sales $450.00
Other Supplies $350.00
Paper Supplies $50.00
Refreshments $19,135.00
Rental-Equipment $150.00
Uniforms $150.00
Final
Advertising Public Relations $0.00
Book and Periodical Binding $0.00
Books $0.00
Donations/Contributions $18,535.00
Events and Activities $40.00
Lecture Fees and Honorariums $2,000.00
Other Sales $450.00
Other Supplies $350.00
Paper Supplies $50.00
Refreshments $19,135.00
Rental-Equipment $150.00
Uniforms $150.00

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $24,063.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($14,325.00)
Final $9,738.00
Recommended
Expenditures $21,335.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,025.00)
Final $2,310.00
Final
Expenditures $21,835.00
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($19,025.00)
Debt ($41.70)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $2,810.00
FY13 Starting Balance $2,768.30