NOTE: The BC does not actually allocate money; it only makes recommendations for the AAS to vote on.  No award is final until voted on by the AAS at its meeting at 8:30 in the Red Room in Converse Hall.

1. Men’s Rugby requested $90 for stakes and ropes and $105 for flags that they needed because their current equipment is unusable. The BC recommended funding in full

2. The Amherst College Responsible Endowment Coalition requested $130 in registration fees for a national conference they need to attend.  BC recommended funding in full.

3. The South Asian Students Association requested $100 for food tax, $8 for the difference between previously allocated funds and actual cost for posters, and $40 for decorations. As a non-profit organization, the BC is exempt from such a tax so the $100 has been tabled until it has been clarified whether or not we need to pay such a tax. The BC recommended to fund $48 for the posters and decorations.

4. The Amherst Badminton Club requested $250 for badminton rackets, $100 for shuttlecocks, $100 for nets, and $50 for an equipment bag. Club representatives said they had seen a dramatic increase in membership and the previous arrangement of renting equipment from the equipment room is no longer adequate because of hours and condition of the equipment. The BC recommended to fund in full.

5. Amherst College Outing Club (ACOC) requested $61.54 for gas.  This is a unique case because the BC typically does not fund gas; however, ACOC had been informed they would have a van, and upon their arrival, could not access the AAS van. The BC recommended to fund in full.

6. The Amherst Riding Club requested $2400 in lesson subsidies for those who wish to take lessons but cannot afford to front the costs of such lessons. The BC raised concerns over abuse of such a policy that uses the honor system.  There was a suggestion that subsidies be based on financial aid information; however, that was discarded. There is a proposal that all participants asking for a subsidy meet with the captain in person. The BC recommended to fund in full.

7. Amherst Water Polo submitted a late request asking for $1343.88 in hotel fees for 24 members attending a two-night tournament at Colby College. The BC determined the team would have had to leave before 5AM Saturday morning to make it in time for their first game and a warm up.  BC recommended to fund in full.

8. Habitat for Humanity requested $375 for a 15-person participation fee in the Hike for Humanity.  They had already asked the CCE for funding, but had been rejected. There was some debate over funding such an event since it resembles the Friends of Jaclyn race held last Sunday; however, the BC also discussed that an event such as this is the equivalent of a conference fee.  There is a principle statement made that the BC should not disincentive students from involving themselves in projects which are beneficial to the community. The BC would like to discuss at a later time the issue of registration fees for clubs. The BC recommended to fund in full.