Club Deportivo Zapata

House Finances

Presented by: Bernard, Lizeth, Deedee

Many wonder where our money comes from, and the picture is somewhat complicated by the fact that there is not one but three different sources of Zapata income. Here they are, with a brief description of where they come from and what they go to:

• House Funds: These come from us. At the beginning of each quarter, a small portion of each person’s room and board goes to House Funds, which finances social gatherings, food for house meeting, and bail for Gilbert (see Waaahhh!!! Weekly Issue 4, part two for more information). Zapata typically receives between about 4–5K in House Funds each year, varying yearly and, to a lesser extent, quarterly due to fluctuations in population levels.
• Program Funds: $4500 comes from ResEd and is allotted to the RFs to use for, you guessed, it, programs, specifically of the educational variety. In Zapata, this has a lot to do with the theme, such as orientation and ETA events like the Speaker Series and Zoot Suit. Additional funds are raised from things like Stanford Fund Letters (talk to Sam for more information), that go into program funds, since Zoot Suit costs between 7–8K by itself.
• Munger Funds: Basically, Munger funds are compensation from the three-year Munger construction project that all of you have undoubtedly heard about (in more ways than one). They were requested by Deedee and Rafa, and amount to $10,000 over the next three years. Like Program funds, they are under RF jurisdiction, and their purpose is to create space for people to study, hang out, or otherwise be comfortable when they are not in their rooms due to construction noise. So far, they have been used for furniture like chairs and folding tables to be used in the lounge and basement, as well as the ping-pong table. Also, know that one room has opened up in the basement – room Z006 – which can be used at our convenience. The RFs are open to suggestions on what else to use the funds for.

For more information, look to an email from either Bernard or Lizeth on the budget they presented tonight, or if you can muster up the courage, just talk to them. They’re nice once you get to know ‘em.

Dorm Trip

Presented by: Janice

It’s going to be May 5^th–7^th at Yosemite National Park. $10 co-payment is required. There’s going to be a study cabin set up, so you have no reason not to go.

Look for an email by Janice for more information.

Admit Weekend – Hell YESSS!!!!!

Presented by: Andy

This is it, boys and girls. It’s quite literally the most important weekend in people’s Stanford careers. Freaking Admit Weekend starts tomorrow. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know:

1. PICK UP PROFROs TOMORROW – MEET IN THE LOBBY AT 4:00 p.m.! It is immensely important to have as many individuals as possible, as it sets the tone for the whole weekend. Zapata has to represent. Andy made an interesting point, which is that Zapata is the best dorm at Stanford, and we have to live that truth out. Wear your jerseys/black shirts/red shirts and blue jeans.
2. It’s a DRY WEEKEND. This point is actually far more important than #1, I just don’t like starting off lists with admonitions. Let’s clarify what we mean by “dry weekend.” NO ALCOHOL. Not for you, not for your Profro, not for your grandma. Even if you are in your room, by yourself, and naked. The reason? Profros have actually lost admission to Stanford for drinking during Admit Weekend. So if a profro happens to wander in your room, sees alcohol, and gets wasted, that’s big trouble for the both of you. It seems harsh, but let’s do it for the kids, guys. Please.
3. Keep your doors open and be social! Talk to them! Tell them about your major! Even if your life sucks, you might have insight you can share as to how others can avoid a similar fate.

Random Notes

Presented by: random people

May 9^th is Faculty Night – Watch out on HPAC board.

Esther and Bernard are in charge of priority for next year. There is an application process – if you have questions, talk to these two.

Next weekend, people are going skydiving.

Guatemala this summer for $1500 – 3 months, two weeks, whatever. Monday Night info session.

Raul is in MR. Cardinal

April 29^th – Cardinal and White Football game.

CoHo series

Phe said something but I wasn’t paying attention. She’s sending out an email so hopefully she’ll get the information to all you then.

Bake Sale for Relay for Life on Friday – All day long baby! Talk to Dave Mitchell.

And that’s all she wrote.