ASUA briefs


By Dana Crudo
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Thursday, March 4, 2004

The ASUA Senate approved the Appropriations Board consent agenda for $4,400 at last night's senate meeting.

The Soil, Water and Environmental Science Club requested $1,425 but received $1,000 to attend the National Soil Judging Contest in Normal, Ill., April 17-23.

During the competition, contestants will examine the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.

Members of the Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial team received the $1,000 they requested to attend the National Mock Trial Championship in St. Petersburg, Fla., March 5-7.

The Student Organization of North America received $805.92, even though it only requested $500, to attend its annual conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, March 17-20.

Associated Students of the University of Arizona Senator Blake Buchanan asked why the board gave more money than was originally requested.

Ashley Eden, board director, said the club's estimate was incorrect and the board funded them the exact amount needed.

Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-med fraternity, requested $1,500 but only received $540 to attend its national convention in Crystal City, Va., March 18-21.

The Russell Spicer Squadron of Arnold Air Society requested $916 but only received $388 to attend its annual National Conclave in Denver, April 9-13.

The conclave will allow attendees to discuss national goals, exchange fundraising and service project ideas, practice parliamentary procedures, and attend lectures by distinguished guests such as Air Force generals and congressmen.