The Tartan Budget
FY2010 (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)
The Tartan has been 一本道无码's student-run newspaper since 1906. With a weekly broadsheet paper circulation of 3,000, The Tartan serves the campus community of 9,500 students as well as faculty, staff and administration. One of Carnegie Mellon's largest student organizations, The Tartan is also a pre-eminent media source on campus. Every week, nearly 150 students come together to provide news and event coverage to the University and its surrounding communities. The broadsheet newspaper is comprised of four primary sections 芒鈧 News, Science & Technology, Forum, and Sports 芒鈧 while the tabloid section, Pillbox, also incorporates Comics. In addition, The Tartan also runs a news website, thetartan.org, and a semesterly literary and art magazine, Dossier.
JFC Rep:
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $122,719.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($86,500.00) |
| Final | $36,219.98 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $131,119.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($96,500.00) |
| Final | $34,619.98 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $131,119.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($96,500.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($0.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $34,619.98 |
| FY10 Starting Balance | $34,619.98 |
Revenue
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publication Sales (-) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
Annual Subscription Sales |
| Advertising Income (-) | $85,000.00 | $95,000.00 | $95,000.00 |
From newspaper ads |
| Sub-Total | -$86,500.00 | -$96,500.00 | -$96,500.00 |
Expenses
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
MB-D10 Battery Grip - for existing D300 camera |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
Nikon D90 Camera - to upgrade existing digital cameras and add video capability for online multimedia offerings. |
| Other Supplies (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Batteries (for flashes) |
| Other Supplies (+) | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Memory Cards (2x CF) |
| Telephone External (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Local and National calls to advertisers and clients |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
Photocopying - Split among 7 sections of paper |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $256.57 | $256.57 | $256.57 |
Network Switch - Our current switch is almost at its limit and we also need redundancy for safe operation |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $471.58 | $471.58 | $471.58 |
Duplexer for existing laser printer - This way, we can print on both sides, saving paper |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Network Cables - Cat 5e |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $482.32 | $482.32 | $482.32 |
Toner Cartridges (x3) |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Server Rack Equipment |
| Office Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Pens, pencils, paperclips, Post-its, copy pens, tape, etc. |
| Paper Supplies (+) | $860.00 | $860.00 | $860.00 |
120 Reams of varied printer paper |
| Other Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Art supplies, pens, pencils for art staff |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $82,000.00 | $82,000.00 | $82,000.00 |
26 Issues |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
Dossier - Literay & Art Magazine (x2 semesters) |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
April Fool's Inserts - Scandal Issue |
| Postage (+) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
Tearsheets & Invoices to advertisers and clients |
| Shipping (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | |
| Airfare Domestic (+) | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
ACP National Conference (4-5 members) |
| Lodging Domestic (+) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
ACP National Conference (4-5 members) |
| Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
ACP Conference Registration |
| Memberships and Dues (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Associated Collegiate Press |
| Memberships and Dues (+) | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association |
| Refreshments (+) | $900.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Food for members involved in Sunday production |
| Refreshments (+) | $1,800.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
Tartan Gala at end of semester (x2) Have once per year |
| Refreshments (+) | $450.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Refreshments for Media/Writer's workshops, training, recruitment |
| Equipment Repair (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Replacement Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables) |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 |
File system archive/backup drives |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $3,269.80 | $3,269.80 | $3,269.80 |
Apple Mac Pro - Photo computer is the most commonly used yet the oldest computer. It is used to process ~700 photos every issue and is definitely not fast enough anymore. |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $689.72 | $689.72 | $689.72 |
KVM Switch for server control |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Apple Remote Desktop - administration of 12 computers |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Mac OS X Leopard Server - administration of 12 computers |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Mac OS X Snow Leopard |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $588.00 | $588.00 | $588.00 |
Tender - Customer relations software - for increasing ad revenue and streamlining business dept. |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $552.00 | $552.00 | $552.00 |
GitHub & Lighthouse - Subscription to professional software development tools |
| Book and Periodical Binding (+) | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
Binding of the Tartan Archives |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
EN-EL4 Battery - for D10 Grip |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
EN-EL3e Battery - to replace existing batteries that are wearing out. |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 |
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Nikon SB-600 flashes (x2) |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Tripod |
| Equipment Repair (+) | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Repair 50mm Lens |
| Student Programs-Other Expense (+) | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 |
Salaries - 10% Commision split between Advertising & Business |
| Sub-Total | $122,719.98 | $121,119.98 | $121,119.98 |
JFC Addition
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Programs-Other Expense (+) | $0.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
Deficit Repayment |
| Sub-Total | $0.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
By Object Code
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Income (-) | $85,000.00 | $95,000.00 | $95,000.00 | From newspaper ads |
| Airfare Domestic (+) | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | ACP National Conference (4-5 members) |
| Book and Periodical Binding (+) | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | Binding of the Tartan Archives |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $256.57 | $256.57 | $256.57 | Network Switch - Our current switch is almost at its limit and we also need redundancy for safe operation |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $471.58 | $471.58 | $471.58 | Duplexer for existing laser printer - This way, we can print on both sides, saving paper |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Network Cables - Cat 5e |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $482.32 | $482.32 | $482.32 | Toner Cartridges (x3) |
| Computing Supplies (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | Server Rack Equipment |
| Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | ACP Conference Registration |
| Equipment Repair (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Replacement Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables) |
| Equipment Repair (+) | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | Repair 50mm Lens |
| Lodging Domestic (+) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | ACP National Conference (4-5 members) |
| Memberships and Dues (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | Associated Collegiate Press |
| Memberships and Dues (+) | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | Pennsylvania Newspaper Association |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | File system archive/backup drives |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $3,269.80 | $3,269.80 | $3,269.80 | Apple Mac Pro - Photo computer is the most commonly used yet the oldest computer. It is used to process ~700 photos every issue and is definitely not fast enough anymore. |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) | $689.72 | $689.72 | $689.72 | KVM Switch for server control |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 | MB-D10 Battery Grip - for existing D300 camera |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | Nikon D90 Camera - to upgrade existing digital cameras and add video capability for online multimedia offerings. |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | EN-EL4 Battery - for D10 Grip |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | EN-EL3e Battery - to replace existing batteries that are wearing out. |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | Nikon SB-600 flashes (x2) |
| Non-capital Equipment (+) | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | Tripod |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Apple Remote Desktop - administration of 12 computers |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 | Mac OS X Leopard Server - administration of 12 computers |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | Mac OS X Snow Leopard |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $588.00 | $588.00 | $588.00 | Tender - Customer relations software - for increasing ad revenue and streamlining business dept. |
| Non-capital Software (+) | $552.00 | $552.00 | $552.00 | GitHub & Lighthouse - Subscription to professional software development tools |
| Office Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Pens, pencils, paperclips, Post-its, copy pens, tape, etc. |
| Other Supplies (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Batteries (for flashes) |
| Other Supplies (+) | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | Memory Cards (2x CF) |
| Other Supplies (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Art supplies, pens, pencils for art staff |
| Paper Supplies (+) | $860.00 | $860.00 | $860.00 | 120 Reams of varied printer paper |
| Postage (+) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Tearsheets & Invoices to advertisers and clients |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | Photocopying - Split among 7 sections of paper |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $82,000.00 | $82,000.00 | $82,000.00 | 26 Issues |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Dossier - Literay & Art Magazine (x2 semesters) |
| Printing & Publishing External (+) | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | April Fool's Inserts - Scandal Issue |
| Publication Sales (-) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Annual Subscription Sales |
| Refreshments (+) | $900.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | Food for members involved in Sunday production |
| Refreshments (+) | $1,800.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | Tartan Gala at end of semester (x2) |
| Refreshments (+) | $450.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Refreshments for Media/Writer's workshops, training, recruitment |
| Shipping (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | |
| Student Programs-Other Expense (+) | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | Salaries - 10% Commision split between Advertising & Business |
| Student Programs-Other Expense (+) | $0.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Deficit Repayment |
| Telephone External (+) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Local and National calls to advertisers and clients |
By Ocode
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Advertising Income | $85,000.00 |
| Airfare Domestic | $3,500.00 |
| Book and Periodical Binding | $600.00 |
| Computing Supplies | $1,430.47 |
| Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic | $300.00 |
| Equipment Repair | $380.00 |
| Lodging Domestic | $2,000.00 |
| Memberships and Dues | $230.00 |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment | $4,259.51 |
| Non-capital Equipment | $3,647.00 |
| Non-capital Software | $1,783.00 |
| Office Supplies | $250.00 |
| Other Supplies | $230.00 |
| Paper Supplies | $860.00 |
| Postage | $2,500.00 |
| Printing & Publishing External | $88,600.00 |
| Publication Sales | $1,500.00 |
| Refreshments | $3,150.00 |
| Shipping | $200.00 |
| Student Programs-Other Expense | $8,500.00 |
| Telephone External | $300.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Advertising Income | $95,000.00 |
| Airfare Domestic | $3,500.00 |
| Book and Periodical Binding | $600.00 |
| Computing Supplies | $1,430.47 |
| Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic | $300.00 |
| Equipment Repair | $380.00 |
| Lodging Domestic | $2,000.00 |
| Memberships and Dues | $230.00 |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment | $4,259.51 |
| Non-capital Equipment | $3,647.00 |
| Non-capital Software | $1,783.00 |
| Office Supplies | $250.00 |
| Other Supplies | $230.00 |
| Paper Supplies | $860.00 |
| Postage | $2,500.00 |
| Printing & Publishing External | $88,600.00 |
| Publication Sales | $1,500.00 |
| Refreshments | $1,550.00 |
| Shipping | $200.00 |
| Student Programs-Other Expense | $18,500.00 |
| Telephone External | $300.00 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Advertising Income | $95,000.00 |
| Airfare Domestic | $3,500.00 |
| Book and Periodical Binding | $600.00 |
| Computing Supplies | $1,430.47 |
| Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic | $300.00 |
| Equipment Repair | $380.00 |
| Lodging Domestic | $2,000.00 |
| Memberships and Dues | $230.00 |
| Non-capital Computer Equipment | $4,259.51 |
| Non-capital Equipment | $3,647.00 |
| Non-capital Software | $1,783.00 |
| Office Supplies | $250.00 |
| Other Supplies | $230.00 |
| Paper Supplies | $860.00 |
| Postage | $2,500.00 |
| Printing & Publishing External | $88,600.00 |
| Publication Sales | $1,500.00 |
| Refreshments | $1,550.00 |
| Shipping | $200.00 |
| Student Programs-Other Expense | $18,500.00 |
| Telephone External | $300.00 |
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $122,719.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($86,500.00) |
| Final | $36,219.98 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $131,119.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($96,500.00) |
| Final | $34,619.98 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $131,119.98 |
| Capital | $0.00 |
| Revenue | ($96,500.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($0.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $34,619.98 |
| FY10 Starting Balance | $34,619.98 |