tl19730921-000 "towerlight Volume XXVII No. 3 Towson State College September 21, 1973 Towson, Md. 21204 Budget allocations plague senators by Sue DeBolt WVTS's request for a supplemental budget to obtain an FM station with a 40 mile radius was tabled by the Senate in order to acquire more information at next week's meeting. The station is requesting the money from the fee board as a ""one-time deal"" and plans to use it as an educational station. Senators questioned whether station staffers had investigated outside sources, but they replied that the alternative of grants would take too long. WVTS currently reaches two blocks. Other supplemental allocation requests included $10 for supplies to the Yoga Club, $300 for a freshman sponsored jam session set for November 20, and $300 out of the speakers fund for the Forensic Union's British Debate. Senate voted to send the request of $100 for supplies to the Student Services Fee Governing Board. At that point, Valerie Attenborough questioned the existence of the SSEGB and asked that a representative from that body report to next week's senate on the organization's function. Although SGA President Rick Danoff replied that the group was ""kind of there and kind of not"" due to the new financial policy, the Senate voted in favor of Attenborough's motion. Another freshman request of $300 for a spring jam session went to a new Senate appropriations committee composed of treasurer Ken Nelson, new Senator David Ghee and Rudy Forte. Senior class president Chris Connelly and vice-president Jim O'Toole requested $750 for a Fall Festival Dance to be held October 6. Danoff explained that it was a high holiday for the Jewish religion. and that Homecoming would be Postponed. He mentioned the Possibility of spreading Homecoming activities over a Period of weeks. Although Senators questioned the move. they allotted the funds. Danoff proposed that the SGA allocate $2.400 out of the general treasury to provide funds for a gynecologist on campus. The doctor would work in conjunction With the Planned Parenthood clinic which opened Tuesday. September 18. Gary Gill and David Ghee were elected to replace Diane k Shadle and Alice Lyons who Lresigned. Darryl Wright was elected parliamentarian. and first chairman. Danoff was then elected as second chairman for the Senate. The two chairmen head the meeting in the vice-president's absence. Senate approved the constitution of the Gay Alliance with the stipulation that faculty and alumni be excluded from the organization. Coordinating secretary Ilene Goldman requested that each organization see her before they compose their constitution because certain information must be included. so that Senate can make amendments and assure that the organization is open to all students. Senate members listen to budget allocations. Deficit results by Sylvia Weaver A $101,132 deficit in the College Center food services area has resulted in a revamping of food service facilities, according to John Suter, Director of Auxiliary Services. Problems arose when it was revealed that the Snack Bar (first floor, College Center) did not have enough sales volume to cover the labor that was employed from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Facilities were being wasted by not utilizing the cafeteria on the second floor of the College Center. ""When pricing,"" Suter explained, ""you consider food cost is around 38 percent, labor is 50 percent, plus facilities cost (lighting, electricity, etc.)."" He went on to add that the cost for processed food has risen 10.35 percent from May to July. photo by Buddy Rehrey in revamping of facilities In discussing the price of soft drinks. Suter clarified the point that the price was lowered from 25 cents to 20 cents. The cost of coke is 1 cent per ounce, so in getting a 10 ounce product plus two ounces of ice plus a cup, add labor and facilities cost, ""there is no big surplus on coke,"" he stated. Overall, the total college loss in food services was $57,600. The profit makers were Newell Hall (7 percent) and catering (22 percent). This will always occur because ""you can predetermine the amounts:* Suter commented. In the College Center ""it's a gamble; you put the product on the line and hope they buy it."" As it looks now. Suter can ""already see differences,"" and does not foresee any deficit. ""Operations are not a success photo by Som Duklewsks Director of Auxiliary Services John Suter. unless the balance sheet reads zero-zero."" he added. Surpluses from Food Services go into the Auxiliary Services area. ""Money is needed to equip Newell Hall dining area after renovation. reupholster chairs in the Residential Tower and to furnish Richmond and Newell Halls following renovations. Suter concluded. Money returned The SSFGB has decided to return $7,676.07 to the SGA's account to return to the general accounts of those organizations which kept a record of their general accounts, according to SSFGB Chairman George Mattingly. This action, said Mattingly in a letter to SCA President Rick Danoff, has been taken ""due to the failure of the SGA. SSFGB. and the financial operations area to effectively communicate."" The Board has-re-turned these funds so that several organizations may function effectively in the coming year. Also, they have returned an additional $6.564.48 that reverted to the SSFGB on July 1. which was contrary to the SGA Financial Policy, thus making the total amount returned to the SGA $14,240.55. The SSFGB has also agreed with the administration in the belief that no general account Dick Gregory to appear Dick Gregory will be appearing in the multi-purpose rooms A.B. and C of the College Center. Friday. September 21 at 8 p.m. Admission will be free with a Towson State College I.D. card. should be allowed to exceed $10.000. and that the SGA General Treasury should not be allowed to exceed this amount. It has additionally been proposed that excess funds would revert to the SSFGB. Mattingly also announced that SSFGB would accept requests for supplemental allocations beginning September 29. 1973. Free yearbooks The Tower Echoes Yearbook has announced plans to give its 1974 edition free to seniors. This decision has been formulated in accordance with Tower Echoes' program of service to the students. -After four years of college. a senior deserves some sort of moment� without having to pay for it. We had been doing this for a long time. but for some reason this practice was discontinued several years ago We hope that this gift will be something seniors %%ill long remember."" said editor Paul Berman. The plan of free yearbooks to seniors will be continued every year from now on. The 1974 Tower Echoes will be available in September. Graduating seniors should pick them up at the Yearbook Office at that time. "
