ASUP: Treasurer Candidates

By

Lane Ryan

ASUP must do more to make the most of the money that we all pay into our student government. Allocation of the ASUP funds is overly time consuming and complicated for clubs and needs reform. I believe that, within reason, club members are best suited to allocate club money and thus it is not the prerogative of this treasurer or the Senate to micro-manage them.

As treasurer, I will do more than just manage ASUP's funds; I will lobby for all issues that concern the student body. We, the students, are the reason that University of Portland exists and we ought to have the ability to help chart the course of our school.

As ASUP Treasurer, when I have the opportunity to advocate for all of our wants and needs, my identity as a student and fellow club member will not be forgotten. I'll put our money to work.

 

Jessie Robinson

I am running for ASUP Treasurer because I want to make sure that clubs spend their money. As treasurer, I would spend the majority of my time working one on one with clubs to ensure they can spend the money allocated to them.

My goal as ASUP Treasurer is to encourage clubs to spend the money allocated to them. By the end of my first semester in office, I would like to see at least 60% of clubs spend 100% of their funds. I will reach this goal by being in constant communication with clubs finding out their plans on spending money and if they need assistance reallocating their funds.

 

Kate Wortman

If elected Treasurer, I will bring skill and experience to the ASUP Executive Board. I have participated in many accounting and/or budgeting activities and am qualified to work with the ASUP budget.

As Treasurer, I will develop the budget request process to make it better for students by making it more efficient. In addition, I will work to spread budget dollars further to reach more clubs through the use of my experience and background in accounting.

I have the skills, experience, and interest required to make an excellent Treasurer. A vote for me means a vote for the students and clubs on campus and a vote to continue improving the budget process. A vote for me is a vote for experience and a vote for excellence.