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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Activities Fair: An exhibition of all clubs/organizations held at the beginning of each academic year. THIS EVENT IS MANDATED FOR ALL CLUBS/ ORGANIZATIONS.

Cash Advance: A check (for more than $50) cut to a particular person for the purpose of planning and executing an event. This is done when a club/organization needs cash.

Co-Sponsorship: An agreement between two or more clubs/organizations. They can share both the responsibilities and the costs of events. All co-sponsorships must be approved by the VP of SG for the CCO.

Council of Clubs and Organizations (CCO): The branch of Student Government responsible for overseeing the activities of the multiple clubs/organizations.

Duplicating Request Form: A form that must be completed before clubs can make copies of agendas, advertisements, etc.

Event Evaluation Form: A form that must be completed at the conclusion of an event. It must be turned into the GA on duty before the club/organization is finished with the breakdown of an event.

Event Registration Form (ERF): A form that must be completed online in order to register an event with the Student Life Office. Failure to do one of these will result in the cancellation of the club/organization's event because all events must be approved. NO EXCEPTIONS!

FLIK Purchase Order: A request for a check (for less than $500) to be cut to FLIK.

Instant Purchase Order: A request for a check (for less than $250) to be cut to a particular company or performer.

Open Houses: Exhibitions of all clubs/organizations for potential incoming students. THESE EVENTS ARE MANDATED FOR ALL CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS.

Petty Cash: Cash given to a member from a club/organization for an amount less than $50. It is to be used to buy things that will benefit an event that the club/organization is hosting.

Purchase Order: A request for a check (for more than $250) to be cut to a particular company or performer.

Resource Room: A room located in Hawley Lounge designed to supply clubs/organizations with the necessary materials for advertising meetings, events, etc. The hours are posted on the door and will always be staffed with workers.

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