1. STUDENT ORGANIZATION MASS FUNDING ORIENTATION 2015-2016 MSU Office of Activities & Engagement

2. WHO ARE WE?  Office of Activities & Engagement (OAE)  Mandy St. Aubyn, Funding Board Advisor & OAE Staff  amanda.staubyn@montana.edu amanda.staubyn@montana.edu  994-6902  222 SUB  Kelsi Slingsby, Funding Assistant  clubs@montana.edu clubs@montana.edu  222 SUB  Main OAE Office: 222 SUB, across from Ask-Us  Student Organization Funding Board  3 ASMSU senators  3 students at-large  One still open!

3. FUNDING ALLOCATIONS 2015-2016 Mass Funding  52 clubs applied  $301,665 requested  34 clubs awarded money  $78,353 allocated  Average allocation=$2,300 per club Club Sports Funding  $47,490 requested  $24,050 allocated to 16 Club Sports Congratulations on receiving funding!

4. REGISTER YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATION FOR 2015-2016  Deadline: Sept. 30 th  If not recognized in 2015-2016, cannot spend money.  Register online: www.montana.edu/engagement www.montana.edu/engagement

5. DSR SELECTIONS  NO longer a requirement!

6. STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OCT. 3 RD, 10AM-5PM, SUB  Each club must send AT LEAST one leader  Free to all registered clubs  Breakfast and lunch provided  Register: montana.edu/engagement

7. BUDGETS  From your application  If you proposed in your application, eligible to spend money on up to allocated amount  You pick what you will spend money on within that application  OAE responsible for carrying out Funding Board’s decisions  If need a copy of application, email us at clubs@montana.edu clubs@montana.edu

8. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FORM

9. How to spend your money ReimbursementBill Pay OAE Credit Card CostcoGas Cards

10. REIMBURSEMENTS  An individual or the club pays, we reimburse.  Turn in receipts to OAE within 30 days of purchase-the sooner the better!  Must be an ITEMIZED original receipt (no photo copies).  Exception when an online order or received receipt via email.  Made to your student organization name, NOT to an individual.  Up to your Treasurer or signers on bank account to reimburse the individual once the funds are in your account  Set-up for direct deposit  W-9 ONCE, unless club name changes  Least preferred method  Can take up to 6 weeks for check.  Paperwork needed:  Itemized original receipt  Request for Payment Form

11. ITEMIZED VS. NON-ITEMIZED RECEIPTS Itemized=  Items and price  Date  Business name  Total  ASK FOR!  Sub-total or circle “club items” Non-itemized=  Credit Card receipts  Total and no individual items Need ORIGINAL Receipts!

12. PAYING BILLS  OAE pays bills on your behalf.  Examples: Paying a vendor, speaker, someone who provided services to your group, equipment/materials purchased from a business, etc.  Speakers/Professional Services  If want to pay them before or on the date of their service, must submit invoice to us AT LEAST 6 weeks before event.  Often need a w-9 from them.  Submit bill/invoice to us ASAP to avoid any late fees.  Money will NOT go to your club first, directly to vendor.  Paperwork needed:  Detailed invoice from vendor  W-9 from vendor (check with us first)  Request for Payment Form

13. RECEIPT VS. INVOICE Receipt  If your club has ALREADY paid for the service/goods  MUST say “paid” or balance due= $0  Reimbursement will go to student organization Invoice  If your club has NOT paid for the service/goods and want OAE to pay directly to vendor  MUST say balance due=$___  Payment will go to vendor

14. ON-CAMPUS VENDORS WHO DO NOT AUTO-BILL  These MSU Offices DO NOT Auto Bill:  Conference Services/SUB  ASMSU (Campus Entertainment, Productions, etc.)  Catering  Sports Facilities  Other MSU services  Expenses incurred will be billed to your on-campus address  BRING invoice into our office, does NOT automatically get sent to OAE!  OAE will pay on your behalf, DO NOT pay  Paperwork needed:  Detailed invoice from vendor  Request for Payment Form

15. COPY CATS (LOWER LEVEL OF SUB)  Auto-billed to OAE  DO NOT pay directly!  Will NOT have an allowable amount on there anymore  CLUB responsibility to make sure enough in budget to cover  Request a copy of bill after making charge—will make a free copy  Monthly bill  A few days where the sheets are pulled and we have to replace—come to our office in 222 SUB if a sheet is not on file for you.  DO NOT need to bring us receipts Will fill out Copy Cats form at end today

16. UNIVERSITY PRINTING (CULBERTSON HALL)  Auto-billed  Need to arrange with us ahead of time, will need the index number and pre-approval  Do not pay them there  Bring receipt to us

17. OAE CREDIT CARD USE  If can be ordered online or over the phone  MUST prearrange with OAE  Examples:  Pre-ordering off-campus food  Transportation (Enterprise, flights, etc.)  Hotel  Conference registration fees  Online orders  Paying a bill on your behalf if vendor has credit card capability  Advantages:  Avoid money out of your pocket up front!  Vendors are paid immediately, no waiting on a check!  Paperwork needed  Itemized AND Credit Card Receipts MUST be turned in within 24 hours of purchase  Request for Payment Form

18. COSTCO Orders over $75  Prearrange with us to receive a charge form  Form must be returned within 24 hours of purchase Orders under $75  Reimbursement basis

19. TRAVEL  Fill out OAE Travel Forms within 10 days before travel  www.montana.edu/engagement/organizations/travel  Enterprise  If funded for transportation, must reserve through OAE.  Tip: If use university funds (these funds), automatically have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and $1 Million Combined Single Limit (CSL) Liability.  Fill out online form.  Gas Cards  If available  Are able to use for personal or rented vehicles  Fill out online form.  Flights  If funded for transportation, must reserve on university credit card.

20. FOOD  Hospitality Form  Purchase of food or drink  Additional Information Needed:  If event is open to the public we need a flyer for the event  If it is for a club meeting we need a sign-in sheet with members present or a list of names  MSU Catering-SUB Rules  If hosted by your registered student organization and is under 40 people, not mandatory to use catering  If over 40 people and/or open to the public, must use catering  Tips cannot be over 18%, per university policy.

21. DEPARTMENT CONNECTION  If club has a connection to a campus office or department, Do NOT have them pay a bill first, bring to us!  If splitting costs with an on-campus department or office, please communicate with us so we can coordinate.

22. BANK ACCOUNT: FIRST INTERSTATE First Interstate Bank : 268 SUB, 406-586-0757 What is required to open an account for a Student Organization with First Interstate? 1.MSU Office of Activities and Engagement Recognition letter 2.Tax Identification Number/Entity Identification Number(EIN)-obtained from the IRS. 1-800-829-4933 or www.irs.gov (SS-4 form required). 3.Two organization representatives must be signers, one of whom MUST be an advisor. 4.Minutes from a recent meeting stating who the current officers are, that a bank account at First Interstate will be opened, and who the authorized signers on the account will be. 5.All signers information is required before the account can be opened (Name, date of birth, social security number, physical address, and 2 forms of identification) 6.Initial deposit of $100.00 7.Please allow at least 30-45 minutes for the account opening process

23. FIRST INTERSTATE: CHANGING SIGNERS What to bring:  At least ONE individual who is currently on the account must be present.  Account Number  Who will be:  Remaining on account  Staying on account  Removed from account  Copy of meeting minutes, memo or email stating the changes above to the members of the organization  All signers will need to provide this personal information:  2 forms of Government-Issued ID (DL, Passport, etc.)  Social Security #

24. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)/TAX ID NUMBER  www.irs.gov  Free service  Request a number  Find lost EIN number  Step-by-Step instructions are posted on OAE website under “Funded Organizations”  Name must match what you wish to have on your bank account  NOTE: DO NOT put MSU in front of your name

25. SPENDING CHEAT SHEET Reimburse- ment Itemized ORIGINAL RECEIPT Bill Pay Detailed invoice from vendor W-9 from vendor if off-campus (check with us first) OAE Credit Card Pre- arrange with OAE Itemized Receipt Credit Card Receipt (if different) Costco Pick-up Costco form from OAE BEFORE Returned Costco Form & Receipt within 24 hours Gas Cards Request use from OAE Original receipts Notes: If food, provide flyer or sign-in sheet

26. MATCHING FUNDING  Eligible to apply for up to $500  NOT eligible for Rolling  Apps open on OAE website

27. FAQ’S  What if we need to change our budget?  Cannot request more  Budget Amendment Request Form  PLEASE CONTACT OAE BEFORE FILLING OUT!  What if we need to change or cancel an event/program we were funded for?  Budget Amendment Request Form  If you are only changing location, speaker name, etc. but the event/need is essentially the same, DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT FORM!  How do we check our balance?  Please have a mechanism to track your expenses, or you can contact us.  What if we go over budget?  Plan ahead! Your group is responsible!  Where do I find forms and information?  Funded Orgs section on OAE website  http://www.montana.edu/engagement/organizations/fundedorgs.php http://www.montana.edu/engagement/organizations/fundedorgs.php

28. FAQ…CONT’D  When do we have to spend the money by?  June 17 th, 2016  Who can purchase items?  Prefer club leadership or advisor  How do we turn in receipts?  Bring all receipts and paperwork to our main office, 222 SUB, anytime between 8am-5pm.  Allot time to fill out necessary paperwork  What if we have questions?  Contact Mandy or Kelsi

29. COMMUNICATE!  Please use OAE as a resource, we are here to help!  Funded Orgs webpage  http://www.montana.edu/engagement/organizations/funded-orgs.htmlhttp://www.montana.edu/engagement/organizations/funded-orgs.html

30. PAPERWORK  Copy Cats  Only fill out authorized signer(s) names & Club Name  Minimum of two signers  Direct Deposit (ACH Form)  Key is on back of form  Attach Voided Check  W-9  Key is on back of form

31. STUDENT ORGANIZATION W9 NEEDEDDIRECT DEPOSIT NEEDED 1000 New Gardens x Alpine Ski Club x Aoide Chamber Singers x Bozo Trout Bums x Ceramics Guild x Earth Sciences Colloquiumxx Ecology Clubxx EMAPxx Engineers Without Borders x Health Professions Club x Management Club x Pre-Vet Club x SAE Automotive Interest Club x Student Alumni Association x Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) x Tactical Action Gaming (TAG) x Taekwando Club x Technology Education Club x Triathlon Club at MSU x Womens Lacrosse Club at MSU x Womens Soccer x Wrestling Club x