This week was a HUGE week for The Green Fund. If you have been checking the site regularly, some of this may be review, but since it all sounds so good, I’m going to say it all again.

First on the exciting list is that SGA approved The Green Fund’s referendum! To quickly explain this to you, a referendum basically poses a question on an issue to the whole student body. For us, the question will be simple–we want to know whether or not you guys support The Green Fund. Depending on what you guys vote, we will be able to take the results to the administration and Harrisburg so that we can officially show student support. The voting date is TBA, so look out for updates on that.

Immediately following the SGA meeting, Dan and I talked with Amber on WSRU. Anyone who listened to the radio show got to hear everything there is to know about The Green Fund. We were asked such good questions, listened to some sweet music, and just had a lot of fun.

The excitement did not stop on Thursday, however. Friday, Dan, Dr. Jerry Chmielewski and I met with Dr. Bucha again, and have officially set up the Green Fund Foundation! Dr. Bucha has been so much help showing us the ropes and offering suggestions, so we really appreciate that. The foundation account is now open for donations, so if anyone is interested, just let any of us know.

We also have a big week ahead of us. This Friday, we will be meeting with President Smith so that we can involve the administration. This will be a very big meeting for The Green Fund, and we will keep you posted on the outcomes.

In other, but related, news, something really awesome is coming right to Slippery Rock. The PA Film Institute will be presenting the “Largest Environmental Film Festival in PA” called the Global Wealth Environmental Film Festival. It is running from March 31 thru April 4, and April 7-April 10. There will be some sweet documentaries, speakers, and music. for more information, visit http://www.pafilminstitute.com .

So that’s all the news I have for you today. As always, Dan and I are open to answering ANY questions and concerns you guys have. Just ask.

Peace and EXCITEMENT!

Rachel