Student Government held its third meeting of the semester, covering a treasurer’s report, finalizing this year’s homecoming agenda and reviewing capital project’s requests.
To begin, the Student Government has $62,042.08 in its budget. is week, no clubs requested funds from the budget.
Next on the docket, was week one of two for the nalization of the homecoming budget. The homecoming budget budget totals $22,298.89 from Student Government and $313.88 from capital projects for the polaroid machine.
Homecoming will include several events throughout the week. A pep rally will start things from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 29. The dance will be held in the Mary Stegmaier Mansion on Sept. 30, from 5 to 10 p.m.
The pep rally will include the dance team, cheerleaders and various other clubs.
There will be two food trucks: Smoked and Sauced BBQ and Frozen Island. There will also be yard games and other activities sponsored by Student Development and SG.
Three hundred alumni members will be given shirts and the Student Government will give away blue pom poms and blue and gold beaded necklaces.
Tickets are on sale in the SUB for $10. e dance is bu et style. Wilkes’ Chris Gowarty will be the event’s DJ. The photo booth will be available to use from 6 to 10 p.m..
Several capital project suggestions were discussed during the meeting in a roundtable session, although no proposals were voted on. The Student Government currently has about $80,000 in funding remaining for the year.
Lastly, Student Government discussed several upcoming major events for the fall semester. These events include the Ping Pong & Pizza that was held on Sept. 15; the student government retreat and bonding experience; the homecoming pep rally, dance and football game that will be held during the week of Sept. 29 through Oct. 22; and casino week, which will be held from November 14 to 18.
Student Government will be meeting again on Sept. 21 for their fourth meeting of the semester.