Frequently Asked Questions
Club Council
Does Club council provide Fundraising Boosts?
Club council will boost the profits of your club's OCP approved fundraiser for up to $300. You must fill out "Show Me the Money" sheet following the event and meet with Club council to get boosted. Money boosted is transferred into your club council account and can only be spent in accordance with our guidelines (you can use this for food).
Does Club council pay for food?
Club council can only fund $50 per YEAR for non-cultural food related events such as pizza and food for meetings.
Does Club council pay for plates, napkins and utensils?
Paper supplies such as plates, napkins and plastic utensils $10 PER year.
How about mileage / travel expenses?
Club council will fund for mileage when using school vans and personal cars ($0.505 per mile). Train and airplane tickets, and toll/parking fees are not reimbursed.
Can I use Club council money for any sort of gift?
Club council does no fund any kind of gifts or give-aways (prizes, t-shirts, etc.) for students, seniors, or guests.
Will Club Council fund my group's advertising?
Club council gives each group $25 a year, known as Basic Operating Expenses (BOE). This can be used for almost anything including making copies of advertisements.
What if we change our event?
You MUST reallocate funds if you do not use them for the specific event or purpose for which they were organically allocated PRIOR to the event. You can fill out a Show Me the Money Form and meet with Club council.
When does Club council meet?
TBA Fall 2009
(Club Council meets on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm in the Huth room of the College Center. You can sign-up for an appointment all week in the Office of College Programs on the second floor of the College Center. The last meeting for the semester is April 7.)
How do I start a club?
Fill out the Club Recognition/Reactivation form found in the Office of College Programs. Create a constitution for the group using the guidelines in OCP. Bring the form to OCP and a member of Club Council will contact you shortly after to make an appointment. The entire process takes approximately 3 weeks.
How can I update my club contact information?
The Club council website is http://go.fandm.edu/club-council and you can update your executive board information, constitution, and adviser information. To log in you can use your F&M account name and password, just as in email. An email must be entered into the field to change an executive member.
REMEMBER to check your Mailbox in OCP and your emails for Fall 2009 Budget information. ELECTIONS must be Held in NOVEMBER!
