Student Government to review new debt contracts, funding requests

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Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Madelyn Ostendorf

Student Government will discuss granting more than $8,000 in funding for student organizations during its Wednesday meeting, as well review the Motocross Club’s debt contract.

The Peterson Squadron is requesting $1,211.76 to pay for registration for a competitive event in Indiana on Feb. 1. The money would cover transportation and registration for the three teams.

The C-Nettes are asking for $2,527.80 to offset the cost of a conference on June 1 in Alabama, as well as pay for uniforms, shoes, registration and transportation. The C-Nettes is a dance team that focuses on team endurance, sisterhood and body positivity.

The Pride Alliance is requesting $1,511 to hold a Pride Prom. The Pride Alliance is a student organization whose mission is to provide a safe space where students and guests can discuss and learn about the LGBTQIA+ community. The funding would help offset the cost of advertising and food for the event.

The Iranian Students’ and Scholars’ Association (ISSA) is asking $3,050 to put on an event to help Iowa State students celebrate the Persian New Year on March 22. ISSA is looking to to decrease the cost of food, venue and flowers for the 300 projected guests.

The Motocross Club’s previous debt contract was not affordable for the club and was not approved by their adviser, so the Senate will be discussing a new contract with a smaller principle loan.

For students interested in running for an executive position in Student Government this year, the deadline for Statement of Intent and candidate information for executive slates has been moved to Friday. For students interested in running for any position, it is required to attend one of the following informational sessions:

  • Wednesday, January 23: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Room 3534
  • Friday, January 25: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Room 3228
  • Tuesday, January 29: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Room 3534
  • Thurdsday, January 31: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Room 3534

For more information or to contact your senator, visit stugov.iastate.edu. The senate meetings are open to the public on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.