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The scene at Doubles at its 37th anniversary celebration.
Oyster Bay, NY — The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
hosted the 2013 Legacy of Conservation Gala on Saturday, May 4th at Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley where guests donned their feather headbands and pearls. Guests were brought back in time to the year 1923, when the Sanctuary first opened, to celebrate its 90th Anniversary
Silent and live auctions, with live auctioneer
Bernadette Castro,
and music by 1920's band, the
Dixie Rascals,
added to the evening.
In honor of this year's 90th Anniversary event, the following individuals lent their name to this year's Honorary Legacy Council, made up of families and leaders that have done so much to protect Long Islands environment:
Louis Moore Bacon, Frederic Delano Grant, Jr., Karen Hicks Courts, Marilyn Hicks, Stephen Hicks, John and Paula Hornbostel, Anne Manice, Andrew and Jill Roosevelt, Elizabeth Roosevelt, Simon Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, IV, Dr. James Watson,
among others.
Ed Mohlenhoff, Simon Roosevelt
Ted von Briesen
served as Gala Co-Chairs.
The evening recognized the conservation work of many organizations that have made up the conservation history over the past century including North Shore Land Alliance, Friends of the Bay, Theodore Roosevelt Association, Long Island Audubon Chapters, Oyster Bay Historical Society and Sagamore Hill Historic Site, among others.
Ted Scherff, honorees Willis De La Cour and John Venditto (Supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay), and Edward von Briesen (President of TR Sanctuary and Legacy Gala Co-Chair)
Willis S. DeLaCour, Jr., Congressman Steve Israel
and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor
John Venditto
were each honored with the 2013 Legacy of Conservation Award, Audubon's highest award for Long Island focused environmental leadership.
"For 90 years, the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center has been a cornerstone of the environmental movement on Long Island, influencing the thinking of thousands of people about the Importance of protecting birds, other wildlife, and their habitats," said
Erin Crotty,
Executive Director of Audubon New York.
Robert L. Kilroy,
CFP® and
Maureen A. O'Donnell,
CLU, CLTC, Wealth Management Advisors of Northwestern Mutual were the core sponsors for this year's event.
Ted Scherff (Director of Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary), Mona Scherff, Susan Peterson, Edward Mohlenhoff, and Lillian Soricillo
Located in Oyster Bay, Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center (TRSAC) was established in 1923 as the first Audubon Songbird Sanctuary in the nation. Today, it is a vibrant resource acting as a home to injured and non-releasable birds of prey and reptiles, a center for environmental education programming, and a resource for the community on a variety of environmental and conservation issues. A part of Audubon New York, the state office of the National Audubon Society, TRSAC's mission is to connect people with nature while promoting a sense of environmental stewardship through environmental education.
Phillip and Jacqueline Blocklyn (Oyster Bay Historical Society)
Elizabeth Roosevelt
Ashia Sheikh (Audubon NY Director of Development) and Erin Crotty (Master of Ceremonies and Executive Director of Audubon NY)
Jennifer Zaso
Denyse Duval Pugsley (Board Member)
Susan Peterson and Nicole Menchise
Edward Mohlenhoff (Legacy Gala Co-Chair and Board Member), Margaret and Tom Stacey, and James Tiberg
Peter Casparian (Reverend of Christ Church, Oyster Bay)
Dr. James Watson (Chancellor Emeritus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) and Liz Watson
Joseph Barry, Ingrid Chung, and Michael Obuchowski
Martin and Peri Wenz
Linda and Jesse Silver (Board Member)
Denyse Duval Pugsley, Marianne Nash, Suzanne Dillenbeck, James Tiberg, and Margaret Stacey
Lucy Cutting and June Fisher
Thomas and Patricia Werblin
Maud Robertson, Joseph Barry, Richard Weir III, and Sybil Carton
Ted Scherff, Lisa Ott (President of North Shore Land Alliance), and Gill Ott
Virginia Stowe and Margot Ernst
Maya Browne, Laurence Pels (Executive Director Theodore Roosevelt Association), and Georgia Bush
Louis Norris (aka "Diamond Jim Brady")
Tom Ross (Superintendent of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site)
Linda and David Carey (Board Members), Constance Cincotta (patron), and Zach Nudo
Angelo Garcia III (Board Member) and family
Bernadette Castro, Bernard Austin (Board Member), and Alexandria Austin
Simon Roosevelt (Legacy Gala Co-Chair)
Theresa Skvarla and Marian Minkin
Balloons and Bubbles ...
Doubles, the chic private club in the Sherry-Netherland,
recently celebrated its 37th Anniversary with a spectacular black-tie gala. Balloons with silver mylar streamers filled every room, a slew of champagne corks were popped, toasts were made and
Peter Duchin
and his orchestra kept the dance floor filled until midnight.
Those enjoying a delicious lobster salad, organic filet, and chocolate truffle dessert included: the Club's guiding light
Wendy Carduner, Ambassador Brenda Johnson, J. Howard Johnson, Susan and Jim Blair, John Royall, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy, Mary and Michael Darling, Cathy and Bill Ingram, Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Kamie Lightburn, Doug Steinbrech, Polly Onet, Mark Gilbertson, Amy Hoadly, Melanie and David Holland, Bryan Colwell, Mary and Guy Van Pelt, Lois and Andre Nasser, Barbara and Ted Terry, Larry Kaiser, Anka Palitz, Craig Dix, Ann Miller, Rosie and Jack Heffernen, Rene and Richard Steinberg, Jerry and Loni Casey, Wendy and Richard Cooke, Meriel and Alex Lari
and the list goes on.
Descending the stairs to Doubles
Wendy and Richard Cooke
Philip Schlussel and Barbara Spector, Carol and Philip Mehler
Bill and Jane Told
Jerry and Loni Casey
Ann Miller, Jack and Rosie Heffernan, and Michael Menillo
Wendy Carduner, Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy
Alex and Meriel Lari
Stanley and Roberta Bogen with Rene and Richard Steinberg
Mary Van Pelt and Guy Van Pelt
Chip and Sarah Page
Maureen Bannon, Kevin Costa, Jerry Anne Costa, and Victor Costa
Susan and Jon Nagel
Guy Van Pelt, Polly Onet, Mary Darling, and Doug Steinbrech
Keiko Aoki, Horst Schneider, and Susan Schneider
Michael Darling and Cathy Ingram
John Royall and Bill Ingram
Andrew and Danielle Earls with Kristen and David La Valle
Amy Hoadley and Polly Onet
Jim and Susan Blair with Michael Kennedy
Peter Duchin
Eleanora Kennedy and Kamie Lightburn
Doug Steinbrech, Mary Darling, and Mark Gilbertson
Zita Davisson
Andre and Lois Nasser, Ted and Barbara Terry
Ambassador Brenda Johnson and Jim Blair
Larry Kaiser and Lisa Woodward
Elizabeth and William Morris
Lisa Woodward, Anka Palitz, Craig Dix, Larry Kaiser, and guests
On April 24, 2013, North Star Fund held its annual Community Gala
at New York City's Chelsea Piers. The event raised $662,710 to support grassroots activism in New York City. Five hundred and forty people joined North Star Fund to honor the following individuals for their leadership in activism and social justice: philanthropist
Lorna Brett Howard
Rafael Cestero,
President and CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation; and
Mallika Dutt
, CEO of Breakthrough, a global human rights organization
Damayan Migrant Workers Association
was honored for educating and organizing low income Filipino workers to address labor exploitation, health problems and gender-based violence.
El Centro del Inmigrante
was honored for its training and advocacy on behalf of day laborers in Staten Island.
Members of Damayan Migrant Workers Association
Jodi Johnson and Asa Johnson
Lorna Brett Howard and John Howard
Zakiya Johnson-Lord and Kenneth B. Morris, Jr.
North Star Fund was excited to also launch its $7 million Activism's Future campaign at the gala. "Equality and peace are at the heart of North Star Fund's vision. People have given extraordinary gifts to this campaign, and it has shown me beyond a doubt that New Yorkers want a city that is fair for all of us," said North Star Fund executive director
Hugh Hogan
Four North Star Fund donors, led by honoree Lorna Brett Howard, issued a $100,000 challenge from the stage that will match dollar-for-dollar the next $100,000 in campaign pledges made before June 30, 2013.
Mallika Dutt
Michael J. Hirschhorn
Notable guests included
Katrina Vanden Heuvel
, president of The Nation Institute;
Abigail Disney
Pierre Hauser
, filmmakers and philanthropists; fashion designer
Kate Spade
, actor
David Straithorn
, mayoral candidate
Bill De Blasio
John Howard
, CEO of Irving Street Capital and
Lorna Brett Howard
; philanthropist
Anne Hess
Arva Rice
, president and CEO of the New York Urban League;
Ruth Messinger
, president of American Jewish World Service;
Kenneth Morris
, great, great, great grandson of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and
Marjorie Hill
, CEO, Gay Men's Health Crisis. They dined, danced and enjoyed the sunset over the Hudson as they celebrated with North Star Fund.
Abigail Disney, Sarah Kovner, Rachel Fine, and Martin Dunn
Arva Rice, Lynda Rodolitz, Martha Baker, and Jessica Mates
Bill de Blasio, Lorna Brett Howard, and Hugh Hogan
Bonnie Potter, Ariel Mortiz, Ruth Messinger, and Martha Baker
Byron Silva and Gonzalo Mercado
Chris McInerney, Jason Franklin, and Wayne Franklin
Donald Capaccio, Rafael Cestero, and Tommy Pegues
Hugh Hogan and Anne Hess
Kate Spade, John Howard, Lorna Brett Howard, Stuart Mogul, and Hugh Hogan
Linda Vilaikeo, Laura Weil, Christine Munnelly, David Witkewicz, Greg Scott, Brenda Posey Simon, Jody Gietl, and John Howard
Logan Goodman, Barbara Winslow, and David Strathairn
Trez Thoma, Elyce Arons, and Meredith Homet
Katrina Schaffer
Silver Hill Hospital (SHH), a not-for-profit psychiatric hospital
located in New Canaan, held its first annual Young Professionals Fundraising Benefit last Tuesday at LAVO, 39 East 58th Street. The event featured
DJ Cassidy
as the special entertainment, passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and an auction of items and experiences.
Dr. Sigurd Ackerman,
President and Medical Director, of Silver Hill Hospital welcomed the guests. Steering committee member,
Jaime Gleicher,
delivered remarks about her personal experience at SHH which has led her to help raise awareness for the hospital, and bring together young professionals to be involved in the cause. The evening raised $21,000 for the SHH Scholarship Fund, and 130 guests attended.
Rachel Heller, Jacquie Sherry Coomb, and Samantha Zimmerman
Jaime Gleicher and Janet Fitzgerald
Silver Hill Hospital, founded in 1931, has long been world-renowned for the treatment of mental illness and addiction. This event provides young philanthropists with the opportunity to support Silver Hill Hospital for a very special purpose – providing resources for scholarship assistance for treatment in one of the hospital's residential treatment programs. The Silver Hill Hospital Scholarship Fund is an essential resource to be able to draw upon when motivated patients in need ask and qualify for financial assistance. The ongoing demand for scholarship support makes fundraising for this purpose a top philanthropic priority, in order to help as many deserving patients as possible access treatment.
Ben Stapleton, Hugh Carey, Kate Gibson, Maureen Stapleton, and Rolly Morris
Cary Neer and Amanda Fialk
DJ Cassidy, Dennis Basso, and Michael Cominotto
Linette and Matt Semino
Annunziata Francesca Sahid and Francesca Campbell
Michael Gleicher, Penelope Lawson, Denise Rollandi, and Jake Indyk
DJ Cassidy, Jaime Gleicher, and Johnny Podell
Jacquelyn Sherry Coombe and Stella Keitel
Sammy Pederson, Craig Gibson Jr, and Paige Pederson
Matt Semino, Katie McNamara, and Russell Grant
Kerwelyn Craig, Caroline Kelso, and Paige Pedersen
Julie Dermer, Penelope Lawson, and Denise Rollandi
Cassandra Seidenfeld
Sarah Buchanan, Jocelyn Levy, Gregg Bard, and Nicole Pinto
Brendan Regan, Susie Griffin, and Roland Morris
Students from academies around the country were honored
at Cipriani's Wall Street in New York on May 6th at the National Academy Foundation's (NAF) annual Benefit. The students, members of NAF's elite list of Distinguished Academies, showed an audience of business executives why they were picked as role models for education reform. Present at the event was the NAF Founder and Chairman,
Sanford I. Weill,
Chairman Emeritus of Citigroup Inc.
The designation "Distinguished Academy" is based on NAF's annual assessment. This designation is given to those that have exhibited exceptional fidelity to an educational model that prepares students for success in college and careers.
Mark and Kim Standish (pictured here with JD Hoye, President of the National Academy Foundation), honored along with RBC Capital Markets
"We are committed to supporting every academy in the NAF network in their drive to achieve the best outcomes possible for students. NAF's model has been continuously refined over our thirty year history, and academy leaders have been steadfast in their goals to meet the growing and changing needs of their communities," said
JD Hoye,
President of the National Academy Foundation.
"These academies are models for our network of over 500 academies nationwide. They provide students with a high quality education using NAF's proven model, and exhibit exemplary practices that they share with other academies," said
Katherine Blasik,
Assistant Vice President of Research and Evaluation for NAF.
New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott chats with students
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed network of career-themed academies that open doors for underserved high school students to viable careers. For more than 30 years, NAF has refined a proven model that provides young people access to industry-specific curricula, work-based learning experiences, and relationships with business professionals. NAF academies focus on one of five career themes: finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences. More than 4,600 business professionals volunteer in classrooms, act as mentors, engage NAF students in paid internships, and serve on local advisory boards. During the 2012-13 school year 62,000 students attended 546 NAF academies across 39 states, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2012, NAF academies reported 97% of seniors graduated.
Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation with Kim Standish at the NAF Benefit. Kim and her husband Mark Standish were honored at the event.
Sandy Weill with student speaker Josuel Placencia
Joseph Plumeri, CEO and Chairman of Willis Group Holdings chats with NAF Board Member, Bob Dughi, Executive Chairman, U.S. Retirement Partners
NAF board members Jim Robinson, General Partner and Co-Founder, RRE Ventures and Ken Chenault, CEO of American Express, with students
JD Hoye, President of the National Academy Foundation, with Lowell McAdam, Chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications
Mark Standish and Ursula Burns
Bernie Milano, President of the KPMG Foundation chats with students
Barbara Benioff Friedman, Trustee Emerita, Cornell University and Vice-Chair of Overseers of Weill-Cornell Medical College, chats with a student
Sanjiv Yajnik, President of Financial Services for Capital One, chats with a student from the A.J. Moore High School's Academy of Finance
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Patrick McMullan
(Silver Hill);
Annie Watt
Jill Johnson
(Oyster Bay)
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You wouldn't believe the difficulty we've had boiling eggs. There was this set of instructions we liked on the internets, but we neglected to print it out and now the site is gone. Just about everywhere insists that the way to do it is:
- Put the eggs in a saucepan in cold water
- Bring the water to a rolling boil
- Take off heat, cover, and let sit for twelve minutes.
- Chill the eggs in ice water
This resulted in about a dozen not-particularly boiled eggs. The technique is far more fiddly than you might think depending on the size of the sauce pan, the material your sauce pan is made of, whether or not Mercury is in retrograde, etc.
Here's the one that works for us:
- Put the eggs in a saucepan in cold water
- Bring the water to a rolling boil
- Reduce heat to a bare simmer for 12 minutes
- Chill the eggs in ice water
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A fitting end to a busy weekend. I get a call from a "Kool aide" church that someone is trespassing. I knew right away that it was going to be a certain subject that we've dealt with in the past. He'd been barred from the church for being....well...crazy. And this is from a semi/quasi "cult" (hence the department given name of the kool aide church).
We get there and he's sitting in the pastors office. He's soaking wet from taking a dip in the baptismal. At first I didn't know why he was wet so on went the PPE's. Well he gets told to leave and refuses. So I hook him up for trespassing.
We go in front of the Magistrate and when the Magistrate asks his name he says Jesus Christ. He gets asked where he lives and he says heaven. Magistrate asks what his fathers name and he says God. He says he hears God talking to him. So I get issued a trespassing warrant (which the guy signs Jesus Christ) and a frickin ECO. Great....just what I wanted.
SO for 3 hours I listen to him tell me I was a demon and that he rebukes my evil. He says he can see the red demon in me. The mental health worker comes in and the guy tells her she is a Jezebel and kept chanting Jesus is God over and over and over. So after 2 minutes she says dude is loony tunes and I have the pleasure of driving him to a hospital 25 minutes away.


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BELLEVILLE — The sight of a Kyle Lemons jump shot is becoming a sweet one at Southwestern Illinois College.
One of the top offensive players in the St. Louis area a year ago while playing at Francis Howell North High School, Lemons connected on five 3-point shots and scored 24 points as SWIC defeated John A. Logan College 82-72 Tuesday in a Great Rivers Athletic Conference game.
Lemons scored 14 of his points in the first half as SWIC (7-1, 2-0 in the GRAC) took the lead.
John A. Logan would never lead after the opening seconds of the game. But faced with several double digit deficits, the Volunteers didn't wilt until the final five minutes.
Leading by five points with just over six minutes remaining, the Blue Storm put the game away with an impressive 8-0 run.
Sophomore Brandon Book, making his season debut after sitting out the first seven games with an injury hit a 3-point shot and a jump hook and when Ekene Anachebe scored inside, SWIC lead with just over three minutes remaining.
The Volunteers would get no closer then 10 points the rest of the night.
Sophomore JaQuail Townser added 14 points for SWIC while Anachebe and Book chipped in with 10 each
SWIC, getting 14 points from Lemons and a combined 13 more from JaQuail Townser and former Collinsville standout Falando Wilkinson, led by as many as 11 points in the first half.
The Volunteers rallied behind former Chicago Simeon player Darien Walker (13 points) to cut the lead to two, but Lemons nailed his third 3-pointer of the game to put SWIC up 42-37 at intermission.
SWIC 71, John A. Logan 45
The second smallest player on the Blue Storm women's roster at 5-foot-5, freshman Paige Buechele played a large role in the easy win for SWIC.
Buechele, a Lebanon graduate, hit three of her four 3-point field goals to highlight a 19-0 scoring run during an eight-minute stretch in the second half as SWIC broke open a close game.
With SWIC (4-1) leading 36-31 with 17 minutes left, Buechele hit back-to-back 3-point shots to start a scoring spree that wouldn't end until 8:36 remained in the game and the Blue Storm had a 55-33 lead.
Buechele missed her entire senior season a year ago with a knee injury.
"Paige hitting those 3-pointers were huge for us. The first half I thought we got out to a big lead, thought it was going to be easy and started standing around a little bit too much,'' Blue Storm coach Mike Juenger said. "The second half, I thought we came out and moved better, did a better job on defense and really rebounded well.
"Paige plays so hard and with what she's been through and basically not playing for an entire season, for her to come out and give us that kind of spark was great to see.
Sophomore LaTeesha Deloach followed with a 3-point basket and when sophomore Breana Baker followed with a pair of short jumpers, SWIC's lead was 49-31.
The Volunteers would not closer then 16 points the remainder of the game as SWIC's balance proved too much to overcome.
Freshman Laura Litchfield led SWIC with 21 points, while, Deloach (15), Baker (14) and Buechele (13) were also in double figures.
Another key for the Blue Storm was rebounding as Baker, Breanna Gegg and Sorriyah Ranger helped SWIC dominate on the backboards.
With Litchfield scoring 16 points, SWIC led 30-26 at halftime.
Coming off a GRAC loss at Wabash Valley College on Thursday, the Blue Storm missed its first six shots and didn't get on the scoreboard until Litchfield hit the first of back-to-back 3-point shots.
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I was just given a broken PlayStation 3 that I'm going to try to repair for my own use, and I need a game to test on it. I want to buy one that I can turn out using if I can get the system to work.
I've never bought or played a video game on a console, so I have no idea what to buy. What I'm looking for is a game where I can be a sniper, and preferably one where it's more real (i.e. no cyborgs or futuristic stuff). I don't want to buy a new game in case I can't get the system to work, so I'm looking for an older one that's cheap (around $10.00) but is still good.
Since you guys are students, I thought that maybe you'd be able to give me some advice. Can you? And if so, what do you think I should get?
Of course we can give you some advice, Kazimierz!
In this post, we're going to pass on a list of the best and cheapest PlayStation 3 first-person shooter games (excluding all games that do not involve humans or are set in the future).
Our Findings
Now, even though we are students, we haven't played all of these games. As a result, we can't guarantee that our rankings are 100% accurate for you. So, we recommend that you take a look at some of the reviews yourself to see if what we've come up with matches what you were looking for.
Since you're looking for opportunities to be a sniper, our rankings are more favourable for games with larger map sizes because this gives a sniper a better opportunity to set up and pick off shots. Otherwise, the rest of our evaluation is based on the level of quality we attach to each game's characteristics and overall gameplay—either based on reviews or from our own experience—and the price of the game.
We hope all of this helps! And good luck with repairing the PS3!
#1. Bad Company 2: Ultimate Edition (comes with Battlefield 1943 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2)
Lowest Price on Amazon: $13.00
Battlefield: Bad Company 2: IGN- 8.9; GameSpot- 9.0
Battlefield 1943: IGN- 8.5; GameSpot- 8.0
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield 1943
#2. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Lowest Price on Amazon: $10.00
Ratings: See above
Reviews: See above
#3. Battlefield 3
Lowest Price on Amazon: $19.00 (price was lower when first researched)
Ratings: IGN- 9.0; GameSpot- 8.5
#4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Lowest Price on Amazon: $12.00
Ratings: IGN- 9.5; GameSpot- 9.0
#5. Battlefield: Bad Company
Lowest Price on Amazon: $8.00
Ratings: IGN- 8.6; GameSpot- 8.5
#6. Call of Duty: World at War
Lowest Price on Amazon: $11.00
Ratings: IGN- 9.2; GameSpot- 8.5
#7. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Lowest Price on Amazon: $9.00
Ratings: IGN- 9.4; GameSpot- 9.0
#8. Call of Duty 3
Lowest Price on Amazon: $18.00 (price was lower when first researched)
Ratings: IGN- 7.8; GameSpot- 8.2
Lowest Price on Amazon: $5.00
Ratings: IGN- 7.0; GameSpot- 8.0
#10. Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Lowest Price on Amazon: $11.00
Ratings: IGN- 7.6; GameSpot- 8.5
#11. Medal of Honor
Lowest Price on Amazon: $7.00
Ratings: IGN- 6.0; GameSpot- 7.5
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BlueStreak All-Star Transfers to USC Football Team
Silas Redd transfers from Penn State to University of Southern California to continue his football athletic career. BlueStreak team wishes you the best of luck!
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Chelsea Piers CT mega complex will have a BlueStreak Sports Training inside their Stamford Walls. Grand opening is July 2012.
Jason Kalinowski talks about his exerpeinces
Summer Camp & Conditioning The summer of 2011 was marked by significant advancements in Jason Kalinowski's hockey career. The 6 feet, 185 pound forward earned an invitation to the USA Hockey Select 16 Development Camp.
Throughout the summer, Kalinowski participated in a rigorous training program at the Blue Streak Sports Training Facility in Stamford. The Apex Hockey Training Program was conducted in 2-hour daily sessions, Monday through Friday, for 12 weeks. The program is designed for professional, college and prep/high school players. In an interview in the Stamford Advocate, Kalinowski said:
"We were lifting weights. We were working on the (hockey) treadmill. There were skating drills which gave me very quick strides on ice. It developed my quickness. The bench presses gave me strength. And the drills gave me quick feet."
Tommy Lyons commits to Mt. St. Mary University in Emmitsburg, MD
Tommy Lyons commits to play lacrosse at Mount St. Mary's for the fall of 2012
BlueStreak's Jay Clement recognized as Master Trainer
BlueStreak Sports Training is proud to announce Executive Director of Training Operations Jay Clement has been designated as a master trainer with Athletic Republic.
According to Vice President of Operations at BlueStreak Sports Training, Matt Stack, "There is no doubt in my mind that Jay is amongst the nation's finest sports performance trainers. Athletes in the tri-state area have the amazing opportunity to work with one of the nation's elite trainers. He has helped develop some of the best football, lacrosse, hockey, and soccer talent in the northeastern United States. Jay, a former collegiate Division I football player himself, has the unique ability to bridge the gap between coach and athlete, to create a connection and always receive an athletes personal best."
He has helped train several college football prospects such as Silas Redd and Khari Fortt at Penn State, Connor Hanratty at Notre Dame, Max Wardacki at Princeton, Anthony Chepis at Duke, and Keith Carlos at Purdue. Other notable athletes that have trained under Clement are are Meg Henry of the U.S Olympic Skeleton Team, Case Mathias, a lacrosse prospect of Duke; Joe Funicello, an European professional soccer player and former UConn basketball player Craig Austrie.
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Silas Redd Making a Name for himself at Penn State
Since his junior year in high school, Silas Redd has been working hard at BlueStreak to improve his game each season. Silas worked hard in the weight room to gain strength but also worked with BlueStreak's Master Trainer Jason Clement to improve his athletic ability, footwork and overall speed. BlueStreak and their staff want to wish Silas best of luck for his upcoming 2011 season.
Greenwich's Taylor Bucklin transfers to Trinity Catholic and Commits to Play Division 1 Soccer
The past 10 months have been busy for Taylor Bucklin. Last fall the goalkeeper set a Greenwich High School girls soccer record by allowing just nine goals all season, and posted a shutout over Westhill in the FCIAC championship game.
Then Bucklin, nominated as a finalist for the U.S. Youth Soccer Top 10 Saves contest, won the award for a stop she made playing for the CFC United U16 team.
Bucklin said she will hone her skills by working out at BlueStreak Sports Training in Stamford and with a private goalkeeping coach.
Taylor Bucklin Commits to Michigan to Play Soccer
Athletic Republic and Gatorade team up to build a robust sports nutrition-based partnership targeting thousands of athletes.
As part of the partnership, Athletic Republic will provide high level athletes the Gatorade G Series Pro products and implement a comprehensive sports nutrition learning plan. Athletic Republic trainers and other expert staff will counsel athletes on proper sports nutrition, before, during and after exercise. Additionally, Athletic Republic and Gatorade will work to build customized digital initiatives, including web-based sports nutrition advice from scientists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and Athletic Republic's resident exercise scientists, customized content using Gatorade's vast athlete roster and unique social media initiatives. The two companies will also work to build awareness among this premier athlete segment and emphasize the role of consistent and proper sports nutrition including the need for a healthy and balanced diet in increased performance.
Holy Child Athletes Look to Make Their Mark This Season
The Gryphons hope to rebound from a 7-10 season and return to the form that led them to the NYSAIS semifinal two years ago. Charles Sliter is in his first season as head coach, having been the assistant coach the past two seasons. He welcomes back core members of both the defense and offense, with an especially warm welcome for senior goalie Rachel Vallarelli. She represented Hudson Valley in the Empire State Games, and has made the U.S. U-19 training team. Vallarelli has already signed a letter of intent to play at UMass next season.
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Each Rating provides a window into the athlete's capacities to meet the physical demands of 'the fastest game on two feet'. The SPARQ Rating is an objective tool that should be used to inform an athlete's goal setting for training and to measure the progress of his physical development.
Con Ed Award: Fox Lane's Lindsay Toppe
Fox Lane's Lindsay Toppe sits in her ninth-period class with jitters every gameday. The final school bell rings and she heads home to a hot plate of spaghetti to fuel her fire within that strikes fear in other teams. When she's done eating, she heads back to school to get psyched up with her girls lacrosse teammates over hip-hop heavy beats in the locker room. Her team is ready. She's ready. That's bad news for the day's adversary.
Toby Gerhart Prepares for NFL Combine at Athletic Republic
Toby Gerhart, Doak Walker Award winner and Heisman Trophy runner-up, is eager to prove doubters wrong this week in the NFL scouting combine which will be held in Indianapolis. Gerhart has been training in the Athletic Republic network since eighth grade, and returned to work on his speed in preparation for the combine.
Cole Marcoux Takes The Ride
Last June, Cole Marcoux was an unheralded quarterback prospect preparing for his senior season at The Fieldston School in the Bronx, when he attended Football University - Philadelphia. His size and skills impressed the production team preparing to shoot the opening episode of a new reality TV show, The Ride, and he was invited to be one of 8 unknown high school quarterbacks looking to win a spot in the All-American Bowl.
BlueStreak Sports Training gains national recognition with performance coaches
BlueStreak Sports Training a member of the Athletic Republic network, is being given the highest of praise this weekend when two of their Performance Coaches; Jay Clement (Running Director) and Bill Hayden (Sports Performance Coordinator) are being named as the Performance Training Coaches for the Army All-American East squad.
Introducing the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Player Of The Week Award
This week we are introducing the BlueStreak-Overtime FCIAC Player of the Week award, sponsored by BlueStreak Sports Training in Stamford, which has agreed to become the exclusive advertiser on my blog.
Redd wants to remain a King on the field
It was 11 years ago when Mike Redd convinced Danny Gouin, then an assistant coach for the King football team, to come watch his younger brother Silas play in a Pop Warner game.
"He always looked head and shoulders above everybody else," Gouin recalled. "The minute he got the ball, or was on defense, you knew who he was."
"He always looked head and shoulders above everybody else," Gouin recalled. "The minute he got the ball, or was on defense, you knew who he was."
Area athletes flocking to BlueStreak Fitness Center
Maglathlin, who graduated from Darien High School last month and soon will be leaving to begin her freshman season with the Duke volleyball team, is being led around by her trainer, Jenna Tammel, through a rapid-fire routine of agility, sprinting and weight drills, often using space-age-looking equipment.
Fortt, Redd earn MVP honors at Top Gun Camp
Khairi Fortt and Silas Redd made a pact at the start of the summer: to go to no more than one football camp before the high school season started.
Fortt flying high on college radars
Fortt, who is two months away from beginning his senior year at Stamford High School, is one of the top prospects in the country, a linebacker whose stock has been skyrocketing. At a recent Nike Camp at State College, Pa., the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Fortt drew some of the biggest raves.
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In order to effectively lose weight or change your body composition, it is necessary to address both exercise and nutrition. Your path to obtain ultimate sports performance or simply live a healthy lifestyle revolves around Eating, Exercise and Education. Experts in the field of nutrition call this, e3, a science-based system developed to help you reach your individual goals.
A vital part of the BlueStreak team is the Founder of the e3 system, Glen Tobias. Glen wants you to effectively lose weight or change your body composition through both exercise and nutrition. Customizing each plan to fit individual needs and capabiliites is the driving force behind his 19 years of success in the field of Sports Performance Nutrition.
Average Athlete Results
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Kate Middleton was seriously dissed by the Queen Mother after Mum realigned the curtsy protocol. What's it all about?
Maybe K-Mid is getting too big for her britches? Or is it that she's taking all the attention away from a Queen who is desperately hanging on to her crown, going for the all time record?
After all, she's only got a few years until she beats the reigning champ, Queen Victoria, who sat on the throne for, like, 65 years.
As it turns out, the princess is from the Commoner class (even though her family is filthy rich) and the curtsy protocol has been changed so that the so-called "Blood Princesses," who are all related by, naturally, blood, are paid their proper respects.
Thus ending the embarrassing prospect of being upstaged by an upstart.
So, from now on, Kate Middleton must curtsy when she meets the Princess Royal, Princess Alexandra, and the daughters of the Duke of York, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Unless... she's in the presence of her husband, Prince William. Then all bets are off. After all, Wills is the future heir to the throne.
It's a good thing it's all been straightened out. What are the chances Kate will be stepping out without her Prince?
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If Obama really wanted to sell his "spilled milk" joke, he would've broken down and cried for a good three or four minutes. Instead, he pulled out of that bit so fast, I almost mistook it for Baghdad.
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BEACONSFIELD SYCOB haven't let the rain or three cancelled games slow their momentum this mid-winter.
They have kept training throughout the Christmas and New Year period, and although Southern League Central fixtures against Dunstable, Aylesbury and Barton have all been submerged manager Gary Meakin doesn't believe the enforced break will hurt his team.
He said: "I didn't think it would help us at first, being unbeaten and on a run – I didn't want the break.
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Student Organization Finances / About Your Organizations Account / Student Organization Funding Sources and Policies
Twelve Most Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is my adviser's financial role?
All registered student organizations are required to have at least one adviser. Your adviser is usually a full-time faculty member, staff member, or administrator within the University who advises your organization and monitors your organization's University account. Your adviser must sign off on all your group's financial dealings, and he or she receives monthly ledger sheets from the Office of Financial Affairs itemizing each of your organization's financial transactions. Your adviser may choose to delegate signature authority to another staff member, and also may delegate reconciliation of ledger sheets to a student officer. Many advisers maintain files of all of your financial transactions. If you do not know who your adviser is, call the Office of Student Organizations at 322-2471.
2. How is our organization funded?
Organizations at Vanderbilt are funded in several ways: a) local/national dues, b) Student Activity Fees, c) fundraising, d) donations, or e) University/ Department allocation. Check with your financial adviser to see how your particular organization operates, or refer to the "Student Organization Funding Sources" chapter for more information.
3. What kind of financial forms do I need to use, and where do I get them?
Most student organizations use four types of financial forms: a) deposit sheet, b) check request, c) purchase order, and d) internal requisition ("1180″). Your financial adviser should have a supply of these forms readily available for your use. If not, forms can be ordered through Vanderbilt's Procurement Services, Box 357000, Station B, 322-2911.
4. Where do I go to deposit money into our organization's account?
You may deposit funds into your University account by taking your deposit to the University Cashier's Office, Baker Building Suite 100, or to the receptionist in the Office of Student Organizations, 207 Sarratt. You may wait for a receipt, or leave your deposit with the cashier, along with a self-addressed envelope, and the cashier will mail the receipt to you. You should make all deposits within 24 hours of receiving them.
5. How do I get a deposit ready for the Cashier?
Get a deposit sheet from your financial adviser, and fill it out completely, indicating the amount of cash, coins, and checks that you have to deposit. All checks must be endorsed with the appropriate account code and center number before you take the deposit to the Cashier.
6. How do I get money out of our University account?
You may withdraw funds from your University account in several ways: a) by check request, b) by purchase order, or c) by internal transfer of funds. Each way requires that a specific form be submitted to Disbursement Services with your adviser's signature, so it is necessary to plan ahead when making expenditures. (See Forms section.)
7. Can you just write me a check?
No. A check request form, with the original receipt, bill, or backup documentation, must be submitted to the Disbursement Services for a check to be issued. This process usually takes four to five working days. In an emergency situation, a check may be issued for pick up on the following day, if the request is submitted to the Disbursement Services before 9:00 a.m.
8. If I pay for something out of my own pocket, can I get reimbursed?
Yes. If the expenditure is authorized by your financial adviser, you may request reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. A check request form must be completed and signed by your financial adviser. The original receipt must accompany the request or reimbursement will not be made.
9. Will off-campus businesses bill my organization?
Some off-campus vendors that do business with Vanderbilt University on a regular basis will bill student organizations. When going to an outside vendor, be sure to ask if they are willing to bill your organization. If they will not, a purchase order must be submitted to Procurement Services, Box 7000 Station B.
10. What is a purchase order? How long does it take to process?
A purchase order is a guarantee of payment to the vendor and a contract to your organization that you receive what you requisition. When ordering something that will cost over $500.00, a purchase order must be completed by your financial adviser and submitted to the Vanderbilt Procurement Services This process takes at least two weeks. For orders under $500.00, a small purchase order may be completed and mailed or faxed to the vendor prior to delivery of goods, or taken to the vendor on the day of pick up by an organization member.
11. What is an internal requisition and what is it used for?
An internal requisition form ("1180″) is used within Vanderbilt University for the transfer of funds from one University account to another. You may use this form to purchase supplies from the Vanderbilt Bookstore or Campus Copy. Your organization may also use this form to pay for rental of buildings and/or equipment, Plant Operations charges or similar charges incurred from other University offices or departments, or to transfer funds from your organization to another Vanderbilt organization, office, or department.
12. What is a ledger sheet, and how do I read it?
Ledger sheets are generated from the University Office of Financial Affairs each month, itemizing transactions that occurred within your University account the previous month. These sheets are similar to your monthly bank statement and indicate all credits and debits made to your account within that month. As with your checking account, you must keep track of deposits not yet credited and/or debits not yet charged while reconciling your account balance. Ledger sheets are mailed to your adviser each month.
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About Your Organization's Account
All Vanderbilt student organizations are required to keep their funds in the Vanderbilt Accounting System. Funds are deposited into the system through the Cashier's Office, located on the ground floor of the Baker Building, and withdrawn from the system by use of a check request, purchase order, or internal requisition form.
Center Number
Student organizations are designated as "agency accounts" with a unique center number, which is an identifying number much like a checking account number. Each organization has a 3-digit identifying code within that number:
9-90- __ __ __ -0000
In order to obtain a center number, please fill out the Center Number request form availalbe in 207 Sarratt. There is also a sample form on pages 33 and 34 of this Manual.
Account Code
Typically, your organization will be conducting two types of financial transactions, deposits and expenditures. With both types of transactions, you will need to use your center number and an accompanying "account code" to identify a) what type of transaction you are making (i.e., a deposit or an expenditure) and b) what the transaction was for (e.g., collection of dues, payment of a bill). When filling out any type of form for either deposit or expenditure, the account code will precede your center number:
account code
center number
Account Management
It is of utmost importance that you are aware of your budget constraints, so that you stay within them. Accounts in deficit at the end of the spring semester will be frozen. Organizations with frozen accounts forfeit their right to be recognized as student groups (including reserving University space). If your account is in deficit, contact the Office of Student Organizations (2-2471). Any money left in your account at the end of the spring semester will roll over into the fall semester.
Listed on pages 17-18 are the account codes most commonly used by student organizations when transacting business. The Vanderbilt Accounting System has designated account codes for deposits and for expenditures. Be sure to use the correct account code for the particular transaction you are making. If you feel that none of the listed account codes correspond to your transaction, consult your financial adviser or Student Activities, 322-2471, for clarification.
Handling Cash and Making Deposits
There are times when your organization will be required to handle cash for registration fees, ticket sales, or fundraising. The following guidelines are provided for your information.
1. Plan ahead. If you know that your group will need cash to make change, handle sales, etc., you must request a cash advance by contacting the Office of Student Organizations at 2-2471. It takes at least five business days to receive a cash advance.
2. Once you receive your advance in the form of a check from Vanderbilt, you must cash the check and obtain the appropriate denominations for bills and/or change that you will require. Always keep money in a locked metal cash box. (Your organization may wish to purchase a cash box; the Office of Student Activities has a limited number of cash boxes that may be checked out, subject to availability).
3. Assign one or two people to be in charge of money handling and collection. They should be positioned in a visible area, but one that is not easily accessible to all event participants. They should never be placed at an open doorway with direct egress to the outside of the building. Be alert to the possibility of theft. An open cash box is an invitation to any thief.
4. If large amounts of cash and/or checks build up, you should periodically remove all excess cash and checks from the cash box and place it in a locked moneybag. Keep all removed cash and checks out of sight and away from the cash box area. If your organization adviser is present, it is always advisable to entrust him or her with the safekeeping of any extra cash that you take in during your event. If your adviser is not available, the money should be given to the organization treasurer.
5. Once all money has been collected, it should be removed from the main event area, counted, and locked in the cash box. The cash box should be labeled with the organization name, contact person, and telephone number and taken to Police and Security to be held overnight or over the weekend. Your financial adviser or an officer of the organization must pick up the cash box on the next workday following your event. The money should then be deposited to your organization center number through the University cashier (main floor, Baker Building) using a deposit sheet (see example in the Forms section). If your adviser is set up to make direct deposits to the bank, you should turn the money over to your financial adviser for deposit rather than submitting a deposit sheet to the cashier. All checks must be endorsed with an account code and your center number. All funds should be deposited within 48 hours of collection.
6. Cash, checks, and/or cashboxes should never be kept in a student dorm room or apartment. Always be on guard for your organization's funds, and handle them properly.
Code Account Description
44405 Student Fees (dues)
44420 Miscellaneous Fees
44930 Conference/Workshop Income
44995 Miscellaneous Revenue
46150 Soft Goods/Gift Sales
46220 Rental Income
46230 Damage Income
46300 Ticket Income
46420 Concession Income
46430 Program Income
46110 Textbook Used Income
46400 Broadcast Income
46410 Tournament Income
82600 *Internal Income
*For making an inter-office/department transfer of funds, using an internal requisition form
Check Requests
A check request form (see example in Forms) is used
- to reimburse someone who has been authorized to make a purchase for your organization;
- to pay a business for materials, equipment, etc., for which your organization was billed;
- to pay a person or persons for services rendered, e.g., commissions, honoraria, band fees;
- to request a cash advance.
Before processing a check request for one of the above reasons, you must have the original support documents, (e.g., receipt, voucher, invoice, contract). When paying an individual for services rendered, you must have the person's permanent home address, social security number, and U.S. citizenship status before payment can be made. When paying an outside vendor, speaker's bureau, or entertainment agent, you must have the tax I.D. number for that business. This policy is strictly enforced by the University Accounting Office.
After you have filled out your check request form, the organization's treasurer and faculty/staff adviser must sign the request before it is submitted to the Disbursement Services. Check request forms without two authorized signatures will be returned. An example of how to fill out a check request form properly is shown in the Forms section.
Internal Requisition Form
Vanderbilt University uses an internal requisition form ("1180″) to conduct interdepartmental business. You may use this form to pay for services provided through a University department or office (such as printing, purchasing office supplies, or renting equipment and/or building space for meetings, etc.). You may also use an internal requisition form to transfer funds from your student organization to another or vice versa, (e.g., donations, co-sponsored events). An example of how to fill out an internal requisition form is shown in the Appendix. Your financial adviser must sign the form before you take or mail the requisition to the appropriate office or department. The University resources listed below accept internal requisition forms as payment.
- University Bookstore (Rand Hall)
- Campus Copy (Rand Hall)
- Learning Resource Center (221 Garland Hall)
- Printing Services (625 Chestnut Street)
- Schedules and Reservations (Sarratt Student Center)
Purchase Order
From time to time your organization may require the services of an off-campus business that requires a purchase order. Before going to your financial adviser for a purchase order, confirm that the vendor will accept a purchase order, and then provide your adviser with the following information:
1. the name, address, and telephone number of the company with which you are transacting business and the contact person at that company (if known);
2. what it is you wish to purchase (if there is a catalog number, part number, etc., this must be included);
3. the total cost of the purchase, including shipping and handling charges (if known);
4. whether or not the order is a confirmation only (i.e., you have already ordered the item and the purchase order is to confirm that order).
For purchase orders of $500 or more, this process takes a minimum of two weeks, so plan ahead. Small purchase orders ($500.00 or less) can be processed the same day they are requested. Be sure you know what type of purchase order you need before going to see your financial adviser. (See sample purchase order in the Appendix.) For more instructions on using purchase orders, visit the Vanderbilt Purchasing Web site at www.vanderbilt.edu/purchasing_and_ap/
Monthly Ledger Sheets
The Accounting Office generates monthly ledger sheets for all student organization accounts around the 15th of each month. These sheets are sent to your financial adviser. You should review these sheets each month to monitor your organization's financial activity. These ledger sheets are similar to your bank statement and list all deposits and expenditures that occurred within your organization's account during the previous month. As you do with your personal bank statement, your organization will need to reconcile its account, adding deposits not yet shown, or expenditures not yet withdrawn to obtain the organization's current balance. If you have difficulty understanding your monthly ledger sheets, consult your faculty/staff adviser or the Office of Student Organizations (322-2471).
Additional Forms
Occasionally, you may have to request additional forms from your financial adviser. As with all financial forms, your adviser's signature must be obtained before the form will be honored by the Accounting Office. Those forms include:
Travel Information and Travel Expense Reports
From time to time, students travel as members of a registered organization to conferences, workshops, sporting competitions, or other events. Any student who wants to travel on behalf of or as a representative of Vanderbilt University (or any approved student organization) must receive written authorization in advance of the trip. A Student Travel Form must be submitted to and signed by your faculty/staff adviser and the appropriate Office of the Dean of Students department head. This travel form must be submitted two weeks before the time of departure. Any student wishing to travel as a member of a student organization must also sign the release form which is included in the Student Travel Form.
Upon the student's return, a Travel Expense Report must be completed in order to receive reimbursement. All expenditures must be accompanied by itemized original receipts. Reimbursements for expenditures will not be approved without backup documentation attached to the Travel Expense Report. This report form must be completed within ten days after the student's return, signed by the organization's faculty/staff adviser, and approved by the appropriate department head or dean in order to receive reimbursement.
Rental of Vehicles and Equipment
All rental of vehicles and equipment from an outside agency, person or group by a registered student organization must be approved in advance by the organization's faculty/staff adviser and the appropriate dean or department head. All contracts with an outside agency, person, or group must also be signed by the Dean of Students. Any vehicle or equipment rentals should be made in the name of Vanderbilt University and signed by the Dean of Students.
Vehicle Loan Service
If your group will need transportation to and from service sites, there are five steps to complete before making reservations for a vehicle loan.
1. Complete the Driver Authorization Application (online form at available at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/toolbox.html)
2. You will receive an email confirming your authorization and providing instructions for you to complete an online training module
3. After you have completed the online training print off your certificate
4. Bring your certificate and drivers license to the CPH to view a training video and learn about the Vehicle Loan Procedure
5. Complete the OACS Vehicle Reservation Form and pick up your keys on your day of service
If you encounter problems, need help, or just want clarification on financial matters, talk with your faculty/staff adviser first. If you need additional assistance, or have questions regarding any information contained within this manual, feel free to call the Office of Student Organizations at 322-2471, or stop by the office, 207 Sarratt Student Center.
Code Account Description
60000 Duplication/Copying
60020 Printing
60030 Postage
60040 Office Supplies
60050 Forms
60060 Photography
60070 Computer Software
60080 Uniforms/Costumes
60100 Recreational
60145 Books/Periodicals/Subscriptions
61200 Licenses
61300 Telephone Local
61310 Telephone Long Distance
61350 Telephone—Add/Move
61400 Fees
61410 Dues/Membership
61420 Advertising/Promotion
61430 Special Promotions
61450 Food, Beverage, T-shirts, Special Programs/Projects
61490 Alumni Activities
61900 Miscellaneous Fees
61920 Unassigned Expense
62050 Registration Fees for Conferences
62620 Student Travel
62640 Varsity Team Travel
62670 Travel Other
63800 Honoraria
64080 Prizes and Awards
65210 Catalogs and Bulletins
67670 Varsity Game Expense
67700 Tournament Expense
68500 Security
70050 Repair/Replace/Fix Equipment
70070 Repair/Replace Equipment
70100 Computer Maintenance
71210 Rental of Buildings
71220 Rental of Equipment
71250 OtherRental/Flowers Decorations
71260 Vehicle Rentals
71280 Facility Use
74020 Office Equipment over $500
74110 Office Equipment under $500
80210 Special Catering
80700 Computer Center, University
81100 Plant Operations
Student Organization Funding Sources and Policies
Organizations which are registered with the Office of Student Organizations have a variety of options available to them for funding the organization and its programs. Before considering any of these options, an organization should:
- Define its goals and plans for the year
- Create an itemized budget, based on those goals, that covers annual needs and/or any special projects
- Determine what monetary support the group already has, e.g., membership dues, activities fee money, etc., and learn about other potential sources
- Calculate what kinds of funds the organization needs to obtain, and be able to articulate how this money will be spent
- Consult with the organization's adviser to make sure the budget plans are feasible
Student Activities Fees
Annual Allocation
Students enrolled in Vanderbilt University pay a Student Activities Fee. The AcFee Committee allocates these fees annually to registered student organizations which sponsor programs, projects, and services that benefit the students who have paid the fees. Applications are available in January and are due to the AcFee Committee at the end of February for funding in the next academic year. The AcFee Committee submits their decisions to the Office of the Dean of Students for final approval.
All registered student organizations are eligible to apply for AcFee funding. Generally, programs eligible for funding meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Programs and services demonstrate a wide campus appeal and are open and available to all students free of charge or at a reduced rate
- Programs and services address the needs of an under-served or minority population on campus
- Programs and services enhance the overall educational, social, and cultural climate available to all students
Co-sponsorships or Department Allocations
Many student organizations and student programs can be subsidized by grants or allocations from academic or administrative departments. If the program or organization derives from an academic discipline (e.g., the Chemistry Majors Association), the corresponding academic department is the best place to solicit funding for programs which supplement the academic experience. Many administrative departments may also be willing to supplement programs or services. To solicit their financial support, it is best to schedule an appointment with a member of that department to discuss partnerships which benefit both the organization and the department.
Co-sponsorship of programs is a good alternative because it combines resources of existing groups and/or departments, and it generally benefits all co-sponsoring organizations, as well as the general student population. The most successful co-sponsorship arrangements consist of the following components:
- A proposal early in the planning stages that two or more groups combine resources in order to carry out a successful program or service
- Involvement of all co-sponsoring organizations in the planning, marketing, and execution of the event (simple requests for monetary contributions from student groups do not always create a sense of ownership on the part of co-sponsoring groups and may discourage groups from assisting financially or otherwise)
- A written agreement of which organization will carry out which part of a program or service. Written agreements should list time and date of program, the agreed-upon responsibilities of all co-sponsoring parties, and the signatures of all co-sponsoring parties (see sample agreement in Appendix)
- Recognition of all co-sponsoring organizations or departments in advertising and promotion campaigns and during or following an event
Dues, Ticket Sales, and On-campus Fundraisers
Registered student organizations are entitled to charge dues to their membership. All dues must be deposited in an organization's University account upon receipt. Registered groups may also charge admission to events, provided that the primary purpose of sales shall be to raise money for the benefit of the organization, or for the benefit of a charitable group, and not for the benefit of individual members of that organization. Students may not sell tickets for a raffle or lottery, in accordance with Tennessee state law.
No approval is required for the sale of tickets for admission, or for the sale of items for fundraising when the funds raised are solely for the organization or its charity and are deposited into the organization's University account. Students must make arrangements with the Coordinator of Schedules and Reservations to reserve a table or room to sell tickets or items.
All sales and promotional activities must be conducted by members of a registered student organization. No organization can sponsor the sale of goods or services to students on behalf of a non-Vanderbilt commercial enterprise, except where the sales activity provides a value-added service during a traditional Vanderbilt event, such as Homecoming or Rites of Spring. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Office of Student Activities.
Residence Hall Solicitation and Charity Drives
In general, solicitation in the residence halls is prohibited. Room to room solicitation for any reason is not allowed. Those students or student organizations who wish to organize clothing, food, blood, book or other types of drives in the residence halls must request authorization from the Director of Residence Life (see Forms for sample application).
Other On-campus Sources
- University Committee on Lectures. The Committee on Lectures works with faculty and student groups to bring to the campus speakers whose high personal achievement or whose topics are of sufficient timeliness to appeal to a general academic audience. The Committee is particularly supportive of programs with broad interdisciplinary and interschool appeal, and it seeks co-sponsors to assure breadth of appeal. Contact the Chancellor's Office at 322-2168 for contact information.
- The Vanderbilt Internal Campaigns Office. This office occasionally accepts applications for undesignated funds collected by the Vanderbilt Community Giving Campaign. The campaign invites student organizations that offer direct social services to the Nashville community to request funds for the current year. Criteria for consideration of all applications include the following: Does the program provide a direct service? To what degree are Vanderbilt students, faculty, and/or staff involved? Funds availability will be announced early in the spring semester. Please call 343-8759 for applications or questions.
Off-campus Fundraising
If your organization has exhausted all other sources of funds on campus, it may be possible for you to solicit funds from sources off campus. Funds can be obtained in several ways: through solicitation of parents and alumni, solicitation of area merchants and large corporations, and invitations for co-sponsorship or gifts in kind from businesses. In general, consider the "Tips for Soliciting Potential Donors" at right, before beginning your fundraising campaign.
Note: Fundraising is difficult! There is no guarantee that all the funds you need will be raised. However, following these guidelines will increase your chances of success. Remember that every contact you have with a potential donor influences whether your solicitation will be successful. Be courteous and professional at all times; you reflect your organization as well as your University.
Guidelines for Soliciting Parents and Alumni
The Office of Alumni Relations maintains some historical records of student organization membership and may be able to provide student organizations with mailing labels for their organization's alumni. If the purpose of the solicitation and the letter's content are approved, labels will be provided. Please allow a maximum of two weeks to receive labels. (Please note that all Greek organizations should contact the Greek Life Office to request alumni lists.) If the organization or program is relatively new, does not meet criteria for funding from other sources, or does not have alumni labels available to it, the organization may solicit parents and alumni for contributions. Before beginning a campaign, student organization leaders must submit a one-page summary of the program or project's mission and budget to the Office of Student Organizations. If all other funding sources have been exhausted, and the program is consistent with the organization's goals and complements the University's mission, the Office of Student Organizations will refer the proposal in writing to the Office of Alumni Relations for assistance. Pending their review, Alumni Relations will consult with and assist student organizations with approved proposals.
Tips for Soliciting Potential Donors
1. Develop a list of people and/or corporations that you want to solicit. Learn the guidelines, and obtain the approval of appropriate university administrators before proceeding.
2. Develop a strategy: Who is the best person in your organization to obtain a positive outcome in working with an individual or corporation? Should you make a personal visit, or a phone call, or send a letter?
Personal Visit. For corporations or individuals, you should do the following:
- Call to introduce yourself, explain your purpose, and set an appointment.
- Dress professionally, and be prepared to explain your organization's needs and how this individual or corporation can help.
- Write a thank-you note promptly; reiterate your needs and the role the individual or corporation might play in meeting those needs. Explain that they should send their gift directly to the Vanderbilt Office of Gift Processing, designated as a gift for your organization (110 Baker Building, Nashville, TN 37203).
- Plan how to follow up, and then do so in a timely fashion.
Letter. Follow these general guidelines, and remember that a letter is never enough! Be sure to follow up with a personal phone call.
- In the first paragraph, introduce yourself and your organization. Explain your project clearly and how it will benefit the students, community, etc.
- In the second paragraph, explain your organization's needs and how this individual or corporation can help. Justify the costs and expenses related to the project, and explain why the University is unable to support it financially from its own resources.
- In the third paragraph, remind your readers that the gift is tax-deductible, and explain any other benefits they may receive (advertising in your program, free tickets, etc.). Explain that they should send their gift directly to the Vanderbilt Office of Gift Processing, designated as a gift for your organization.
- In the final paragraph, thank your readers for their consideration, and inform them that you will call soon to answer any questions they might have.
3. Ensure that all monetary contributions you receive are deposited promptly and correctly. Donors should make their checks out to "Vanderbilt University" with your organization name on the memo line and mail them directly to the Vanderbilt Office of Gift Processing (VU Station B #357727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-7727). All non-monetary gifts-in-kind must be documented and reported to the Gift Processing Office. Any contribution you receive directly should be promptly delivered to Gift Processing by campus mail or by hand at 110 Baker Building. Gift Processing will deposit checks into your account and send the donor a gift receipt acceptable to the IRS.
4. Send a handwritten letter thanking the individual or corporation for the gift. This letter should be sent immediately after you learn of the gift and should explain how your organization will use the donation.
Guidelines for Solicitation of Area Merchants and Corporate Sponsors
Area merchants and corporations can contribute to student organization endeavors in one of two ways: (1) by simple donation of money or other non-monetary donation of merchandise, products, gift certificates, etc. ("gift-in-kind") in response to a solicitation by your organization or (2) more likely, through a co-sponsorship understanding where the business will receive recognition your organization provides in response to a contribution of money or gift-in-kind.
1. All solicitations of businesses or corporations must be cleared through the Office of Student Organizations, 322-2471. Be prepared to provide a description of the activity for which your organization is seeking support, a list of potential donors, and the ways co-sponsoring businesses or corporations will be acknowledged. The Office of Student Organizations will provide you an example solicitation letter, example proposal, and suggestions for a successful corporate or business solicitation.
2. All contributions of money or gifts-in-kind of merchandise, products, gift certificates, etc. must be processed by the Office of Gift Processing, 322-2979. Your solicitation materials should ask contributors to send monetary donations directly to Gift Processing (see the side bar for address information) with a notation that the gift is for your organization. Report gifts-in-kind by submitting to Gift Processing (1) a gifts-in-kind donation form (available from Gift Processing) and (2) a statement of value such as a receipt or a letter on company letterhead. Gift Processing will send the local merchant or corporation a receipt acceptable by the IRS.
3. Before your organization invites an area merchant or corporation to co-sponsor an event by a contribution of any amount, you must receive permission from the Office of Student Organizations. Generally, student organizations may acknowledge the assistance or contribution of co-sponsoring businesses or corporations in programs, banners, displays, or event memorabilia (party favors, T-shirts, caps, etc.). Student groups may not permit co-sponsoring businesses or corporations to conduct sales or sales promotions, or distribute free samples or coupons in conjunction with any student organization program or event, unless the sales promotion activity provides a value added service during a traditional Vanderbilt event. Any such sales promotion activity must be approved by the Office of Student Organizations.
As with co-sponsorships between a student organization and Vanderbilt departments, groups should prepare a written document summarizing the co-sponsorship relationship with a business or corporation. The written proposal should include the time and date of the activity, a summary of the activity and its purpose, sponsorship level or levels, and how the company will be acknowledged. It is usually helpful to describe the expected number and diversity of the participants and observers of the activity. A sample proposal and cover letter can be obtained from the Office of Student Organizations.
Grants and Foundations
Many private and corporate foundations and federal agencies have funds or grants available for organizations seeking funding for educational or service programs. Grant writing requires a great deal of research but can yield positive results. After researching the following sources, if you find funding sources to which you wish to apply you may contact the Office of Sponsored Research at 322-2631 for assistance with governmental granting agencies.
fdncenter.org The Foundation Center is a comprehensive source of information on private foundation sources.
fundingopps2.cos.com This Web site is home to the "Community of Science," a searchable database of thousands of funding sources.
www.taftgroup.com The Taft Group publishes information on various grant sources.
Funding Sources: A Quick Reference
Activity Fee. For student groups and programs with broad appeal. Apply in January, interview in February; subject to approval by Student Finance Committee. Student Activities, 322-2471
- Co-Sponsorships. Invite other groups/departments to contribute funds and assist in planning; put agreement in writing. Student Activities, 322-2471
- Ticket Sales and Merchandising. No approval necessary for sale of tickets or goods/services provided by student group. Sale of goods or services by or on behalf of a non-Vanderbilt merchant prohibited, except where the sale of goods enhances a traditional event. Exceptions approved by Student Activities. Student Activities, 322-2471
- Door-to-Door Delivery. Obtain approval from Director of Residential Life. 322-2591
- On-campus Fundraising Events. Special events must be registered through Schedules and Reservations and the Office of the Dean of Students. Schedules and Reservations, 322-2448
- Parent/Alumni Fundraising. If Alumni Office has database of your group's alumni available, submit sample fundraising letter to Alumni to obtain set of labels. If not, submit fundraising proposal to Student Activities for referral to Alumni and Development. Alumni and Development, 322-2929, or Student Activities, 322-2471
- Soliciting Donations or Gifts from Merchants or Corporations. To solicit a merchant, submit sample solicitation request to Student Activities at 322-2471. Have donations sent directly to Gift Records Office.
- Corporate Sponsorship. Exchange of funds for advertising or sponsorship credit of a student organization program or event. Advertising must be non-persuasive in nature. Corporate sponsors will not be allowed to engage in merchandising or sales promotion. Obtain permission from Student Activities before soliciting a corporate sponsor. Put co-sponsorship agreement in writing. Student Activities, 322-2471
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