SAFAC MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Pickthorn, Jim Heflin, Greg Herring, Sean Eckrote, Barkley Kirk,
Zeak Naifeh, Jennifer Holland
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Mefford
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jordan Jones, Charles Underwood, Stephanie Belter, Cody Gardner, Chad
Hagermann, Taylor Brunwald
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The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m.
Distribution and approval of previous meeting minute.
Distribution of agenda a brief discussion of remaining proposals.
a. Athletics– They have requested a 10% increase across the board. The committee
expressed concern due to the significant increase requested by Athletics over
the past two years. In just two years, the athletics requests have increased by
33%. The committee expressed concern that the burden to fund Athletics lays
too heavy on students. They asked that the Athletic Department research LSC
schools to determine what percentage of Student Activity Fees each institution
designates for athletics. Currently, approximately 74% of Student Activity Fees
go to athletics. The committee also requested that the Director use all forms
provided in order to provide more accurate information, including an accounting
of all rollover funds, and to provide more detail of expenditures.
i. Pep Band - $7000. The committee was disappointed in minimal Pep Band
performances. The suggest transferring “ownership” of the Pep Band to
Music, so that the Music Department would feel more responsibility for
the quality of the band. If the Pep Band does not improve, the SAFAC
Committee does not wish to continue to fund the Pep Band.
ii. Cheerleading – $7700. The committee expressed disappointment in the
quantity and quality of the cheerleaders. They indicated they were not
active or visible. They would like them to be more proactive and
professional.
iii. Intramurals - $3000. The committee noted some improvement and
would like to continue to see improvement.
iv. Director - $6000. The committee questioned why this account shows an
allocation of $6000 but it shows expenses of $15,629.
v. Scholarships - $565,607. The committee again commented on the burden
of funding athletic scholarships solely from Student Activity Fees.
vi. Operating-Teams - $173,243. The committee did not approve any
increase to operating expenses.
b. Military Science– The committee reviewed the corrected forms submitted by LTC
Boles and approved the full funding request of $9000.
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c. Music- The committee reviewed Dr. Lambert’s rational for his additional funding
request but didn’t feel there was justification for an additional $1000 increase
after receiving an increase last year. Recommends the funding leave remain the
same at $22,900.
The committee chairman Sean Eckrote called for a motion to approve the
committee’s recommendations, Dr. Heflin made the motion to approve the
recommendations, and there was a second by Barkley Kirk. Sean called for a vote of
all in favor, and the vote was unanimous.
The committee set a date to meet again to approve two prospective student
organizations, April 29th at 2:00 in the Centennial Room if possible.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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