PAT Minutes 1-21-14

Paterno Allocation Team (PAT)
Meeting Minutes
Review Date: 1/21/201
Committee Chair:
Michelle Amico
Committee Advisor:
Galen Chelko
Minutes Taken by:
Derek Sommers
Budgets to be Reviewed:
Organization #1:
Global Medical Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Derek Sommers, Marisa Davis, Prithvi D, Craig Aman
Event Title:
Spring Break Medical Brigade to Nicaragua
Event Location and Date:
Managua, Nicaragua
SCT:
Justin Molitoris
Point of Contact:
Samantha Revello
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
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Description of Request:
International Travel
Alex Digenakis
[email protected]
The medical portion focuses on providing medical clinics to citizens of third world
countries and identify ways to provide more access to doctors and pharmacies. Also
provide readily accessible medicine and seminars to educate about disease.
Q: How do you plan on bringing back what you learn to Penn State?
A: They spread awareness around campus by showing documentaries about
global health and disease to the general population in addition to student
breakouts among the club
Questions from the
Committee:
Q: How do you differ from each other?
A: We are both from the same umbrella of Global Brigades but we each have a
different mission.
Q: How are you going to cover funds not covered by UPAC?
A: They hold many fundraisers to cover costs, personal finances, and club funds.
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Great service trips and gets Penn State’s name out there and have a good
reputation for Spring Break trips.
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Flight (2 tickets)
Amount:
$1162.50
Total:
Rationale(s):
$1162.50
Full Funding
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Marissa Davis
Vote:
Organization #2:
Public Health Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Derek Sommers, Marisa Davis, Privthi D, Craig Aman
Event Title:
Public Health Brigades
Event Location and Date:
Managua, Nicaragua
SCT:
Justin Molitoris
Point of Contact:
Caroline Going
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Description of Request:
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International Travel
[email protected]
To empower rural communities against disease that the Medical Brigades see.
They target bathrooms and places of high human traffic. Try to get more global
awareness of the world and help the citizens they see.
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See Global Medical Brigades
Questions from the
Committee:
See Global Medical Brigades
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Mileage
Amount:
$349.50
$349.50
Total:
Rationale(s):
Full Funding
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Derek Sommers
Vote:
Organization #3:
Global Environmental Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Derek Sommers, Marisa Davis, Prithvi D, Craig Aman
Event Title:
Environmental Brigade
Event Location and Date:
Panama 03/08/14-03/15/14
4-0
International Travel
SCT:
Point of Contact:
Emily Bedell
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
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Description of Request:
As Global Brigades. to empower communities, mainly rural communities. They stick to
one community and let all brigades get at many different aspects of empowering the
community. First two or three days are for educating the brigades on their problems
because they want to provide solutions to their problems. Create food crops and
sustainable energy and plants.
See Global Medical Brigades.
Questions from the
Committee:
SCT Discussion:
See Global Medical Brigades.
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Full Funding
Airfare
Amount:
$3,300.00
Total:
$3,300.00
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Prithvi D.
Vote:
Organization #4:
Human Rights Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Derek Sommers, Marisa Davis, Privthi D, Craig Aman
Event Title:
Human Rights Brigades
Event Location and Date:
Panama, 03/07/14-03/14/14
4-0
International Travel
SCT:
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Point of Contact:
Brittany Colton
E-mail:
[email protected]
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
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Description of Request:
They work with Panamanian lawyers to teach them what their basic human
rights are as people. Teach them the basic concepts of contracts and how it is
helpful. Go into schools to teach them about debates and how to debate
respectfully. Deal with family law as well.
Q: How did you pick who goes?
A: You apply through Global Brigades and they choose who goes. Anyone is able
to apply and they screen the applications and the majority of students are
accepted. First come, first serve for the most part.
Questions from the
Committee:
Q: Are you limited to a number of students?
A: Dependent upon the Brigade, for Human Rights it is 25 people maximum and
they have not hit that mark.
Q: Do you take into consideration that number of trips people have been chosen
for?
A: Only Medical Brigades has had to choose how many people they want to take
and they look at participation points for who is most involved.
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Great program that seems to garner much interest at PSU.
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Full Funding
Airfare
Amount:
$5,000.00 (max)
Total:
$5,000.00
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
University Park Allocation Committee
Marissa Davis
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Vote:
4-0
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Organization #5:
Global Medical Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Marissa Davis, Derek Sommers, Privthi D, Craig Aman
Event Title:
Public Health Brigade
Event Location and Date:
Panama 03/08/14-03/16/14
International Travel
SCT:
Point of Contact:
Samantha Revello
E-mail:
[email protected]
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
[email protected]
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Description of Request:
Chelsea Franks
Brings down doctors of their choice to provide basic care for the citizens and
educate them about the use of medications and sustainability. Other schools
come and give follow-up check-ups.
Questions from the
Committee:
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
Airfare
Amount:
1481.40 (max)
SCT Recommendation:
Full Funding
Total:
1481.4-
Rationale(s):
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Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Prithvi D.
Vote:
Organization #6:
Global Business Brigades
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Marissa Davis, Derek Sommers, Privthi D., Craig Aman
Event Title:
Global Business Brigade
Event Location and Date:
Panama, 03/08/14-03/14/14
4-0
International Travel
SCT:
Point of Contact:
Karlis Osis
E-mail:
[email protected]
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
[email protected]
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Description of Request:
They teach financial literacy and provide consulting to rural communities. Teach
basic business concepts and savings because many community members face
saving difficulties and relatively difficult resource access. For example, they
create credit unions in the community for businesses that want to expand.
Labeed Almani
Questions from the
Committee:
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
Airfare
Amount:
$1,000.00
SCT Recommendation:
Full Funding
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Total:
$1,000.00
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Marissa Davis
Vote:
Organization #7:
Caribbean Student Association
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Marissa Davis, Derek Sommers, Privthi D., Craig Aman
Event Title:
The Annual Caribbean Experience
Event Location and Date:
Alumni Hall, 03/01/14
SCT:
Justin Molitoris
Point of Contact:
LaKeisha A. Wade
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Description of Request:
4-0
Program
[email protected]
It is a cultural exposure to the Caribbean culture through food, music, and
fashion. This is the 37th annual showcase of this event. Trying to provide to Penn
State what the Caribbean stands for and to expel any negative stereotypes.
Q: What will attendance look like?
A: Between 150-200. They expect the number to grow based on past
experience.
Q: Why did you choose the date for the event?
A: It was one of the only dates available for Alumni Hall.
Questions from the
Committee:
Q: Please elaborate more on your honoraria.
A: Garfield is a Caribbean artist that people are looking forward to. Crossfire
Orchestra is to showcase Caribbean music. The DJ is to play more different types
of Caribbean music and is mainly used for the fashion show.
Q: What is the sound equipment from Music Mart?
A: The equipment required by the artist/DJ.
Q: Talk about the runway.
A: The runway will be crucial to the fashion show for demonstrating the fashion
from many different cultures.
Q: Who are you using for the food?
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A: Caribbean Feast, who is located out of Philadelphia and working on getting
the approved caterers list.
Q: What happens to a student that does not want to eat?
A: They are thinking about lowering ticket prices for students who arrive late
and do not want to eat.
Q: How will you be covering costs not covered by UPAC?
A: They have a fundraiser coming up already to cover costs.
Q: How are you going to distribute flyers?
A: They will post them around campus and will have information tables as well
as social media.
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Yearly event that is looked forward to in their group.
We can’t fund the plate ware, but the honoraria seem great.
Committee Discussion:
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Specific funding
Honoraria
Alumni Hall
Technical Rider
Stage Costs
Amount:
$18,700
$438
$5,939
$66.60
Total:
$25,143.60
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
Marissa Davis
nd
2 by:
nd
2 by:
nd
2 by:
Craig
4-0
Vote:
Vote:
Vote:
4-0
Flyer Recommendation(s):
SCT:
Recommendation #2:
Recommendation #3:
Organization #8:
African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Marissa Davis, Derek Sommers, Privthi D., Craig Aman
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Vote:
Program
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Event Title:
African American Heritage
Event Location and Date:
160 Willard, 02/28/14
SCT:
Katie Easery
Point of Contact:
Carmen Frost
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Description of Request:
[email protected]
Normally they celebrate heritage months and typically bring in speakers for each month
for each respective heritage.
Q: Why two nights for the hotel?
A: The flights from Atlanta are for two days and Dean Smith wants to meet with the
Honoraria for a day to go over studies.
Questions from the
Committee:
Q: What are the additional costs?
A: Food and other events which are open to the public.
Q: How will you advertise?
A: Listservs, social media, and advertisements in local radio stations and the Collegian in
addition to passing out flyers.
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Committee Discussion:
Great program for someone of Rev. Smith’s reputation to come to PSU. The
only issue is with staying in a hotel for two nights.
The Honoraria is great and a good price for notoriety and also has a connection
to Martin Luther King.
Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Full Funding
Honoraria
Airfare
Hotel
Amount:
$3,000
$360
$200
Total:
3,560.00
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
University Park Allocation Committee
Craig
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Vote:
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Flyer Recommendation(s):
Organization #10:
Glee Club
Committee Members
Present:
Type of Request:
Marissa Davis, Derek Sommers, Privthi D., Craig, Andrew
Event Title:
Spring Break Tour
Event Location and Date:
Rutgers University, New York City, and Philadelphia
SCT:
Katie Esarey
Point of Contact:
Eli Campbell
E-mail:
Organization Member(s)
Present:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Description of Request:
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SCT:
Recommendation #2:
Recommendation #3:
2 by:
nd
2 by:
nd
2 by:
Derek S.
Vote:
Vote:
Vote:
4-0
Travel
[email protected]
The Spring Break tour has been a way to showcase itself and bring in new members. All
the places on tour are a way to recruit members and Rutgers is more a conference event
where they can demonstrate how they have developed.
Q: Is your club open to everyone?
A: Yes, by audition and you have to be male. They also include a wide range of majors.
Questions from the
Committee:
Q: What will you bring back to Penn State?
A: The goal is notoriety and new recruits. They will also have the chance to keep up to
date in Glee Club developments.
Q: Are all 40 members going?
A: It has actually increased to 44 members.
Q: How will you be covering funds not covered by UPAC?
A: Individual members will be covering their own costs.
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Committee Discussion:
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Great program and great tour, good way to show Penn State’s value through art
forms
There is a female counterpart to this club that provides the ability to perform
and request funds. We should fund this event because non-member females
are permitted to travel with the Glee Club, there just happens not to be any
women included in the trip.
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Item(s):
SCT Recommendation:
Partial Funding up to the
Cap
Lodging
Amount:
$5,000.00
Total:
$5,000.00
Rationale(s):
Stipulation(s):
Lodging can only be used for the 44 University Park students and
portage will not be covered.
Comment(s):
nd
2 by:
University Park Allocation Committee
Andrew
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Vote:
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