1.  The Department of Student Life allocates $400 for each Registered Student Organization per academic year.  Effective January 2013 new Certified Student Organization (CSO) will be required for funding and to reserve space.

2.  Funds are managed and dispersed through the Business Manager for the Department of Student Life.  Funds do not roll over or lapse.  Funding usually ends in May.

3.  There are two ways:  Petty cash advances  Reimbursements  Both requires completion of the “Petty Cash / Reimbursement Request form”. See www.kennesaw.edu/student _life/ then go to forms.

5.  Brief description of item(s) to be purchased.  Estimate cost of item to determine the amount of cash needed.  Date of the event or function.  Signature of staff/faculty adviser or club officer.  Copy of event flier or announcement.  If food is purchased a sign in sheet is required.

6.  Must be cleared within 5 business days after the event.  Need “original” receipts taped down on paper.  Receipts must be itemized.  No tax, KSU is tax exempt.

9.  Requires completion of Petty Cash / Reimbursement Request form.  Complete same as for Cash Advances.  Exceeds $50.00 may need to process a check depending on the amount of petty cash on hand.  Itemized original receipts, no tax.

10. Permitted purchases include:  Expenses related to travel for conferences and competitions.  Educational programs.  Office supplies and materials.  Refreshments/snacks for meetings.

11. Prohibited purchases include;  Alcohol and tobacco products.  Philanthropic donations.  Charitable contributions of any type.  Gifts or flowers of any type.  Events not related to a program or educational event.

12.  KSU has University approved vendors that must be used when purchasing promotional type items.  Any exceptions will require approval from Business Services. Exceptions are rare.  Approved vendors are tax exempt and use direct billing which makes things very easy.

13.  Any printing for promotional items will require a review and approval by KSU Design Approval team.  designapproval@kennesaw.edu designapproval@kennesaw.edu  KSU approved vendor are familiar with this process.

14. 1 st Coast Printing Website: http://www.1stcoastprinting.com/http://www.1stcoastprinting.com/ Primary contact: Robin Ray Phone: 904-716-4800 Fax: 904-285-7915 E-mail: robin@1stcoastprinting.comrobin@1stcoastprinting.com Secondary Contact: Susan Batson Phone: 251-604-7470 E-mail: susan@1stcoastprinting.comsusan@1stcoastprinting.com Halo Branded Solutions (Lee Wayne Corporation) Website: http://www.dh.halocatalog.com/http://www.dh.halocatalog.com/ Primary Contact: Dianne Helliwell Phone: 770-321-4747 Fax: 678-560-2616 E-mail: Dianne.helliwell@halo.comDianne.helliwell@halo.com Secondary Contact: Jodi Stelling E-mail: Jodi@adnov.comJodi@adnov.com Promo Entertainment Group Website: http://www.promoentertainmentgroup.com/ http://www.promoentertainmentgroup.com/ Primary Contact: Melanie McGovern Phone: 404-367-0350 Fax: 404-367-0420 E-mail: Melanie@promoentertainmentgroup.comMelanie@promoentertainmentgroup.com Secondary Contact: Ralston Wells E-mail: Ralston@promoentertainmentgroup.comRalston@promoentertainmentgroup.com The Target Group Website: http://www.ksugear.comhttp://www.ksugear.com Primary Contact: Susan Broccolo Phone: 678-835-5819 Fax: 678-835-5801 E-mail: susan@targetawards.comsusan@targetawards.com Secondary Contact: Angela Montgomery E-mail: angela@targetawards.com

15.  KSU has a list of approved caterers that must be used when a banquet or food event is being catered.  Catering means that the food is cooked and prepared, delivered, served and cleaned up by the service providers.  If you want to pick up food (Costco) and bring back to the campus and serve it yourself you may go wherever you like.

17.  Remember all food functions require a sign in sheet.  Per diem rates apply even with catering $7.00, $9.00 and $20.00, to be all inclusive, linens, tip etc.  KSU approved caterers use tax exempt forms and direct bill, makes it easy.

18.  The University System of Georgia has a contract for general office supplies with OfficeMax.  For paper and toner cartridges the contract is with Staples (applies to line item groups only)  Mostly for larger quantities and orders.

19. Currently, print is exempt from bidding until December 2012.  Utilize KSU print shop first, if possible.  Can be reimbursed from KSU Trac.  Larger print jobs would require 3 competitive bids and provide documentation.  Go with low bid that meets required specifications.

20.  Monday through Thursday 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Lunch generally 12-1.  Travel assistance will be managed by appointment only.  Friday closed to walk-in traffic unless previous arrangements have been made.