Association of African American Students Spring 2012 Budget

Adrienne Taylor - adriennetaylor_2012@depauw.edu JNai Macklin - jnaimacklin_2014@depauw.edu Account Number 711002003.3000 Total Amount of Rollover - $7615.46 Total Amount of Remaining Expenses - $3963.53 Marvelyn Brown Honorarium - $3000.00 Marvelyn Brown Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - $400.00 Holiday Celebration - $250.00 Printing Services and Sheet Signs - $30.00 Cultural Poetry Slam - $253.58 Bring Youre A Game Documentary - $29.95 TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTING - ($) PRIORITY #1: ALL CAMPUS EVENTS 1. Black History at DePauw University: The Black Behind the Black & Gold In the spirit of Black History Month, AAAS will work with Wesley Wilson, a DePauw Archivist, to create a display of DePauw Black History in the Library, on the second floor. The display will consist of pictures of prominent African American alumni/ae, (e.g., Melba Zachary Doty 59, the first Black woman to live in a residence hall), written documents on Black history at DePauw and in Greencastle, and artifacts such as newspaper clippings, etc. Breakdown of Expenses: Costs Subtotal 2. 2012 Martin Luther King Day Celebration

$0.00 $0.00

On Saturday, January 14th, at 2pm, the Association of African American Students will work with the Putnam County Library, Bright Futures (local business), and Greencastle residents on the 2012 Martin Luther King Day Celebration. As part of this celebration we are going to construct a "Dream Chain" made up of the dreams of Putnam County residents and students. We will supply each elementary school classroom with strips of construction paper where students can finish the sentence: My dream for the world is __________________. These strips of paper will also be available at the library for community members, DePauw studentswhoever is interested in participatingto complete with their dreams. The chain will then be linked to the ceiling of the library. Breakdown of Expenses: Costs Subtotal $0.00 $0.00

African-American Civil War Heroes, presented by Storytellers Drum As Major Delany takes the audience back in time, he engages the onlookers in conversation regarding the participation of black soldiers during the war. Delany will recount points in his personal story that brought him to this time and place; he will recruit and instruct volunteers (DPU students in the audience) to participate in the 105th Colored Infantry, his second regiment. After the new recruits are honorably discharged from active service, Major Delany will enjoin the entire audience to join in singing one of the black regimental songs. He will also address the importance of Juneteenth, which honors African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. The Major will revisit pertinent points given during his presentation as he concludes his story. A Question and Answer Session will follow the presentation. Major Delany is accompanied by Andrew Jackson-Smith a runaway slave who secretly worked himself northward seeking freedom. He was eventually recruited by a black abolitionist (See Maj. Delany) and went to Massachusetts to join the 54th Mass. Colored Volunteers, the first Federally authorized African-American Military Regiment during the US Civil War. Smith was later recommended for the Medal of Honor for his action under fire in the Battle at Honey Hill. Hear & see this true story up until the point the interpreter, Andrew Bowman, receives the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his grandfather - Andrew J. Smith, one hundred and thirty-five years later. Cost of performance: $375 Total:
3. World History is Our History

$375.00

We will invite African Historian Achebe Turner to come and give a lecture/presentation about Acient African History in a unique format that is raely explored. Mr. Turner is an African History instructor for high school students and the 100 Black Men. He is also teaches General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes. Mr. Turners middle school and high school students compete in a National History challenge and have won numerous local, regional and national awards. In addition, Mr. Turner established a partnership with the Marion County Jail and provides Anger Management/Reentry training which involves comprehensive case management approach which is intended to assist offenders in acquiring the life skills needed to succeed in the community and become law abiding citizens. He is also the Islamic Chaplain for the Marion County Jail. Mr. Turner's presentation will compliment our Black History month presentation by exploring the rich heritage of Africa through lecture and presentation. The purpose of this event is to open students eyes to the many rich kingdoms that once existed on the continent. Additionally students will gain more insight into the past African culture to understand the present day heritage of African countries. This event will enlighten students on the many wonders of Africa that are not typically explored. Cost: Honorarium Light Refreshments $1,000.00 $ 75.00

Total:

$1,075.00
Portrayal of the Black Family

In the spirit of Black History Month, AAS will be exploring the manner in which the Black Family is depicted on television. By showing exerts from The Cosby Show and the Boondocks, we will analyze how the portrayal of the Black family has changed through years. By watching various music videos and exerts from different reality shows, we will also examine the way Black Women are depicted in the media. The purpose of this event is to explore the affects of these media depictions of the Black family and Black women. Do these depictions affirm different stereotypes and/or contribute to the way members of the Black community treated? We will provide white shirts for people to right down one word responses (positive or negative) to the representations of Blacks in the media. We will wear these shirts around campus and see the reactions from different members of the DePauw community.

Associated Cost:

A. Cosby Show and Boondocks DVDs B. White T-shirts: (100-110) Total: 4. Let me Teach You Something 5. Soul Sunday 6. Bowl-a-thon $150.00

$0 $150.00

On Saturday, April 14th, the Association of African American Students wishes to host a Bowl-a-thon at the Western Bowl bowling alley in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a fundraising event in which the proceeds will go to the A-Way Home Shelter. Students will form teams and find sponsors in order to raise money. There will be 6 teams that consist of 5 people. The sponsors will agree to pay a specific amount for each pin that is knocked down during a game, with the minimum being $0.05 per pin. For example, if 300 pins are knocked down over 3 games, and your sponsors agree to give $0.05 for each pin knocked down, then each of your sponsors would contribute $15.00 to the A-Way Home Shelter. If an individual has 10 sponsors then that would come out to $150.00. We will encourage each participant to raise $100-$200. If each person raises the minimum amount of money then we could raise $3,000.00. The two players with the highest scores will receive a prize. Associated costs: 3 games for 30 students Travel Prizes Total $480.00 $300.00 $50.00 $780.00

6. Fashion Show

SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2: CO-SPONSORSHIPS 1. Trip to Indianapolis Zoo - LEADING

($2380)

On March 31, 2012 we would like to take participants off campus to the Indianapolis Zoo. It will be a great opportunity for students to interact outside the DePauw University campus and visit our neighboring metropolis area. We are giving students an opportunity that they wouldnt otherwise have, considering transportation and costs. The admission prices for students will be charged to their student accounts. This event will be co-sponsored with Campus Activities. Associated Costs: Admission: Bus Costs: Bus Parking: Co-Sponsorships: AAAS: Campus Activities: Subtotal:

$9.50/student (Expecting 30 students: $285.00) Miller Transportation Bus $875.00 $10.00

$585.00 $300.00 $885.00

2. Untitled Event with Dr. James Taylor, University of San Francisco For Black History Month (February), the Association of African American Students (AAAS) is working to bring political science professor James Taylor, University of San Francisco, to our

campus in late-February. He will give a talk on his new book Black Nationalism in the United States: From Malcolm X to Barack Obama as part of our Black History Month programming. In a nutshell, his book works to foster a new understanding of Black Nationalism as a relevant school of thought and means of political mobilization. It also challenges conventional conceptions about Black Nationalism. Professor James Taylor served as the president of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) for two years and is a political activist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Taylors talk will be our premier event for Black History Month. The two links below provide further information about Dr. Taylor. University Bio: http://www.usfca.edu/facultydetails.aspx?id=4294980919 Black Nationalism in the United States: From Malcolm X to Barack Obama: http://www.worldcat.org/title/black-nationalism-in-the-united-states-from-malcolm-x-to-barackobama/oclc/644150053&referer=library_profile_recentitems&registryId=5689&libraryname=Un iversity%20of%20California,%20Berkeley Honorarium: $2000 (a talk, meeting with AAAS members and allies at regular Thursday meeting, and classroom visits) Travel: $550 (airfare and gas) Hotel: $200 (INN at DePauw) Total: $2750 _______________________ Sponsors: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. $200 Association of African American Students $450 Committee for Latino Concerns $200 Multicultural Greek Council $200 Feminista! $200 Hawaii Club $200 Men for Justice: $200 Multi-Cultural and International Life Office: $500 Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. $200 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. $200 National Pan-Hellenic Council $200 3. Multicultural Formal Multicultural formal is an event that allows students from different organizations and backgrounds to fellowship with one another in a social space away from DePauws campus. The Spring Multicultural Formal will be located at The Fountains Banquet & Conference Center in Carmel, Indiana. This is a co-sponsorship with AAAS, ISA, NPHC and United DePauw. Each guest will be responsible for paying a $10 ticket. The rest of the cost for formal will be covered

by AAAS, ISA, NPHC and United DePauw. The event includes dinner, dancing, and the presentation of awards to Mr. and Ms. AAAS, ISA, NPHC and UD (members who have shown admirable commitment to the associations and DePauw Community as a whole), and an award for the Best Dressed at the event.

Itemized Cost Rental: Buses: - Miller Transportation DJ: Food: (dinner and soda package) Photographer: 500.00 1,725.00 200.00 3592.50 150.00

Total:

6167.50

Association of African American Students ISA NPHC United DePauw 2. Ava Muhammad - SUPPORTING Contribution: 3. Nuri Muhammad- SUPPORTING Contribution: 4. Chicago Trip- SUPPORTING Contribution: 5. Alpha Night Live SUPPORTING Contribution:

1541.88 1541.88 1541.88 1541.88

$800.00 $800.00 $600.00 $3,000.00

7. Anaji Nicole Johnson SUPPORTING Contribution: 8. Lynn Nottage SUPPORTING Contribution: 9. Tim Be Told SUPPORTING Contribution:

$1,500.00 $4,000.00 $225.16

SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #2: PRIORITY #3: OPERATIONAL/INTERNAL EVENTS

(13,502.04)

1. Weekly Meetings: The purpose of AAAS is to educate, empower, and inform the DePauw Community of African American issues with a focus of Black Diaspora. Throughout the semester we hold weekly meetings at each meeting the executive board will discuss all business matters related to the organization; however topics will vary week to week. Assuming there are three weeks in a month due to breaks, we will have three rotations of events. The first week of the month will serve as time to engage in intellectual engagement and discuss current events and the impact they have on DePauws community and rest of the world. Topics will include- President Obama in the New Age, Black Economics, The present Dr. King, Hip-hops meaning. The second week will only concern business matters, making sure things are fully planned for the next month. The third week will serve as a time to see the world through someone elses lens. We show an inspiring documentary to promote education and discussion of what must be done in the African American community. Details of each documentary are below. In addition to showing these DVDs they will be readily available in the AAAS house library for later viewing. Thus the DVDs will not only serve its purpose throughout the semester but it will be available for the community in our library which is being rebuilt with new collections located on the second floor of the AAAS House, where two interns serve. Breakdown of Expenses: Executive Board Meeting Facilitation Subtotal 2. Advertising We have found that on average we are allocated and spend $150 per semester, through using printing services, sheet signs(for large events)- and electronic services(ie: facebook, emails-free). Through better utilization of environmentally and economic friendly sources: facebook, email and word of mouth we hope to cut spending by $30.00. $0.00 $0.00

Breakdown of Expense for entire semester: Printing Services & Sheet Signs- [5 large events($20)- other events ($10 total)] Subtotal $120.00

$120.00

SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #3:

$120.00

TOTALS: 7615.46 $3963.53

SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #1: SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #2: SUBTOTAL for PRIORITY #3: ROLLOVER REMAINING EXPENSES: TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTING

($2380) +($13,502.04) $120.00 -($7615.46) +($3963.53) ($12,350.11)

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