Phone: 616-331-2345
slosm@gvsu.edu

1 Campus Drive
1110 Kirkhof Center
Allendale, MI 49401
Welcome to the Service and Advocacy Council

Announcements:  
  • Please notify jonesval@gvsu.edu if your organization plans on submitting any funding request for Winter 2010. 
  • As of 11/19, applications are still being accepted for 1 position on the S & A Funding Board for the Winter 2010 semester.  Click here for more information and to apply. 
  • As of 11/18/09, a total of $25124 has been allocated to date for the 2009-10 fiscal year. $2876 is remaining in the Service and Advocacy Council’s annual budget for 2009-2010.
2009-2010 Council Meetings
September 8th at MAX it Out (3:00 p.m.)
September 15th @ 9:00 p.m. (Tuesday) in KC 2250BC
October 14th @ 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday) in KC 2215
November 18th @ 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday) in KC 2263
December 7th @ 9:00 p.m. (Monday) in KC 2215
January 12th @ 9:00 p.m. (Tuesday) in KC 2266
February 1st @ 9:00 p.m. (Monday) in KC 2266
March 3rd @ 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday) in KC 2266
April 12th @ 9:00 p.m. (Monday) in KC 2266  

Important Documents

Council Policies (revised April 13, 2009)
Funding Board Policies & Procedures (revised April 7, 2009)
Robert's Rules of Finance (specific to the S & A Council)
Tips for Submitting a Funding Request
Leadership Transition Handbook

Council Meeting Minutes

February 4
February 16
March 16
April 13
September 8
September 15 2009
October 14, 2009
November 18, 2009

Funding Board Meeting Minutes

March 24, 2009
April 7, 2009
April 14, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 21, 2009 
Setember 28, 2009
October 5, 2009 (canceled due to no request)
October 12, 2009
October 19, 2009 (canceled due to no requests)
October 26, 2009
November 2, 2009
November 9, 2009
November 16, 2009
November 23, 2009 (canceled due to no requests)

What is the Service and Advocacy Council?

Each registered student organization (RSO) is assigned to a Student Organization Council based on its Student Organization Review Board (SORB) classification. All RSOs in the Service and Advocacy category belong to the Service and Advocacy Council. The Council will meet monthly to share information and discuss co-programming opportunities. An organization may send multiple representatives, however a minimum of one student from each organization must attend and attendance will be taken. Each member organization will receive one vote on Council business.
 
The Council appoints a Funding Board composed of seven students to grant funds to member organizations for campus activities on a program-by-program basis.

The Service and Advocacy Council has been allocated $28,000 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year by the Student Senate.  RSOs in good standing with the Council are eligible to request funds.  The process begins by completing a Funding Request Form through STUEY (officers can access the form by clicking on the "$" icon in STUEY.
 
The purpose of Service & Advocacy Council is to:
  • To serve as the unifying body of all GVSU recognized Service & Advocacy Organizations;
  • To unify the service & advocacy community of Grand Valley State University through improving communication, promoting cooperation, increasing understanding, and strengthening support among the member organizations;
  • To serve as a vehicle for communication with the University administration, campus community, and general public regarding issues or common interest or concern;
  • To fund and provide a variety of programming to promote the betterment of the entire campus community. 

Please direct questions or concerns to Valerie Jones, Council Advisor at jonesval@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2345.
  Last Modified Date: November 20, 2009
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