Events And Budget Utilization 11-12

FALL 2011 SPRING 2012

1. Salsa Bhangra2. New Students

Welcome Dinner3. New Students

Orientation4. Indian

Independence Day5. SIA Cricket

Tournament6. SIA-HSC Garba7. SIA Diwali

1. Indian Republic Day

2. SIA Volleyball Tournament

3. Penn Masala Concert

4. SIA Cricket Tournament

5. SIA-Evolution Holi6. Seminar with

Narayan Murthy (this May)

Event Information: 1. Date: August 21st 20112. Details: Salsa Bhangra is an event

which SIA does with Latin Dance Club (LDC) and Latin American Students Association (LASA) during week of welcome.

3. It blends the two cultures and dance forms- Salsa and Bhangra together.

4. Approximate Attendance: 500 5. Venue: MSC Ballroom6. Duration: 4 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: August 15th 20112. Details: SIA celebrated Indian

Independence day by hoisting flag. 3. It was followed by new student

orientation where SIA members gave a presentation about different aspects of US and student life in USF. This was followed by Q/A round for the students

4. Approximate Attendance: 505. Venue: Patel Center6. Duration: 3 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: September 9th 20112. Details: Welcome Dinner is hosted by

SIA which helps the Fall students to mingle with the seniors and have a fun time.

3. It also involved few ice breaker games with the students and some dance performances by the senior students.

4. Approximate Attendance: 1505. Venue: MSC 27096. Duration: 3 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: September 15th and 16th 20112. Details: Cricket is one of the popular

games in Asia, Carribean Islands and Europe.

3. This tournament is organized to promote game of cricket on campus and helps to bring more than 200 players from different national backgrounds.

4. 20 teams with a squad of 15 players participated in this tournament.

4. Approximate Attendance: 3505. Venue: USF Sycamore and Magnolia Fields6. Duration: 2 days

Event Information: 1. Date: October 15th 20112. Details: Garba is a famous dance form of

Indian culture which is celebrated by SIA with Hindu Students Council.

3. A live Indian band was invited for the event which was followed by snacks for all students

4. Approximate Attendance: 4505. Venue: USF Recreation Center Upper Gym6. Duration: 4 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: October 28th 20112. Details: This is SIA’s flagship event in

which we invite everyone to showcase their talents in form of dance, singing, music, stand up shows etc.

3. We had 20 different performances from students in USF

4. Approximate Attendance: 6005. Venue: USF Oval Theater6. Duration: 4 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: January 26th 20112. Details: SIA celebrated Indian Republic

day by hoisting flag and distribution of snacks and tea.

4. Approximate Attendance: 505. Venue: Patel Center6. Duration: 1 hour

Event Information: 1. Date: February 5th and 6th 20122. Details: Volleyball is one of the popular

games in US. 3. This tournament is organized to promote

game of volleyball on campus and helps to bring more than 150 players from different national backgrounds.

4. 12teams with a squad of 8 players participated in this tournament.

4. Approximate Attendance: 1255. Venue: USF Recreation Upper Gym6. Duration: 2 days

Event Information: 1. Date: February 28th 20122. Details: Penn Masala is a capella group

which performed in USF for the first time in its history

3. It had an enormous response from the audience.

4. Approximate Attendance: 7505. Venue: USF Oval theater6. Duration: 3 hours

Event Information: 1. Date: March 2nd and March 3rd 20112. Details: Cricket is one of the popular

games in Asia, Carribean Islands and Europe.

3. This tournament is organized to promote game of cricket on campus and helps to bring more than 200 players from different national backgrounds.

4. 20 teams with a squad of 15 players participated in this tournament.

4. Approximate Attendance: 3505. Venue: USF Sycamore and Magnolia Fields6. Duration: 2 days

Event Information: 1. Date: March 25th 20122. Details: It is an Indian festival

celebrated with colors and water .3. It is a fun filled event which shows

Indian culture for the students from different heritages.

4. It is also followed with snacks4. Approximate Attendance: 1505. Venue: USF Riverfront Park6. Duration: 4 hours

Event Name SG Account Additional Costs

Salsa Bhangra    

1 Decorations 100  

2 Food 400  

SIA Independence day    

1 Food/Dishes/Other small items  155  

SIA Welcome Dinner    

1 Food 650  

2 Decorations   150

SIA Cricket    

1 Trophies 270  

SIA HSC Garba    

1 Audio System and Personnel   540

2 Food   200

Event Name SG Account Additional Costs

SIA Diwali    

1 Firecrackers   200

2 Fire Marshall Permission   100

3 Audio System 340  

4 Other personnel 370  

5 Food 2700  

SIA Volleyball Tournament    

1 Trophies 105  

2 Personnel   80

SIA Cricket    

1 Trophies 286  

Penn Masala    

1 Audio/ Light tech 550  

SIA Holi    

1 Colors 200  

2 Snacks   250

3 Miscellaneous   100

  Total 6126 1620

Last year our expenses were approximately $7500.

We had a budget of $ 6200 This year budget estimate is approx. $

4000 We are planning to have few more

events next year as shown in our budget. This budget will really hinder our

progress as a student organization. Expected budget: Minimum = Expenses

of last year.