File 5512

SENATE

OF THE

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

OF

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

{ S. BILL 23-24, XX }

A BILL FUNDING THE AMIR SPIKEBALL FUNDRAISER

INTRODUCED BY: SENATOR SUN MOON OF THE JUNIOR CLASS CONSIDERED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH IN THE YEAR 2024 SPONSORED BY: Stone Meng & Tim Huang

REFERRED TO THE SENATE BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE WHICH RECOMMENDS ITS PASSAGE BY A VOTE OF _ TO _.

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Student Government Association of The Johns Hopkins University assembled that:

SECTION 1. TITLE.

This Act may be referred to as the “Amir Spikeball Fundraiser”

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.

a. SGA — The term “SGA” shall refer to the Student Government

Association of The Johns Hopkins University.

b. JHU, Hopkins — The terms “JHU” and “Hopkins” shall refer to Johns

Hopkins University.

c. AKPsi - The term “AKPsi” shall refer to the Rho Psi Chapter of Alpha

Kappa Psi co-ed business fraternity at Johns Hopkins University

SECTION 3. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES

a. PURPOSES

i. Our beloved friend and AKPsi brother Amir Modaressanavi passed away last year from an unexpected stroke. Amir brought kindness, happiness, and unwavering

support to everyone he touched and his passion for technology, sports, and

community service left a lasting impact on our hearts. In his memory, we’re

organizing a spikeball fundraiser tournament as he loved playing spikeball and

was a part of the JHU spikeball club, with all proceeds dedicated to the American

Stroke Association. We plan for it to be an opportunity to raise funds for a direct

cause and a time to gather to celebrate his life.

b. Findings

i. Customized drawstring bags and Customized stickers:

Description: we plan to have max 64 teams of 2 players each (128 total players)

entering the event. We plan to give out a t-shirt to every entrant who is paying an

entry fee to participate in the event.

Rationale: we plan to incentivize players to enter and participate, and giving out

merchandise will help players to have something to fondly remember this event

with afterwards. We are also considering planning a spikeball invitational yearly and this would help establish a sense of community for both first-time and recurring players.

ii. Trophies:

Description: we plan to have max 64 teams of 2 players each (128 total players) entering the event. We plan to run 2 tournaments, one for intermediate/beginner skill level, and one for advanced . The grand prize (for each winner) will be a custom designed trophy.

Rationale: we plan to incentivize players to enter and participate; additionally, the titular Amir had a passion for spikeball and would have loved to see the sport spread joy to others.

SECTION 4. PROCEDURE AND FUNDING OF ITEM

The total amount would be $2,318.00 for the Amir Spikeball Fundraiser. a. Event info here

iii. Location: Freshman Quad

iv. Tournament structure: we plan to have max 64 teams of 2 players each (128 total players) entering the event. Two tournaments for different skill levels. For each

tournament, we have group play first to determine seeds, then bracket elimination to one winner in each tournament.

v. Player incentives: we plan to give out a T-shirt to every entrant who is paying an entry fee to participate in the event. The grand prize (for each winner) will be a

custom trophy.

vi. Player sourcing and advertising: AKPsi brothers will reach out to their respective organizations e.g. sports teams, dance teams, JHU Roundnet (spikeball club), etc.

The event will also be promoted on social media and by word of mouth.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY.

Should any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance be held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

THE BILL HEREBY PASSES/FAILS BY A VOTE OF X TO X WITH X ABSTENTIONS.

UPON PASSAGE, WE HAVE HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS AND CAUSED THE SEAL OF THE SENATE TO BE AFFIXED TO THIS BILL INDICATING THE SENATE’S ASSENT AND THUS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED THE BILL’S ADOPTION AS LAW.

SIGNATURES OF ENACTMENT:

Signatures of Enactment:

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Ryan Chou

Student Body President of the Johns Hopkins SGA __________________________________

Jackson Morris

Student Body Vice President of the Johns Hopkins SGA

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Nasreen Naqvi

President of the Senate of the Johns Hopkins SGA

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Amy Li

Student Body Secretary of the Johns Hopkins SGA

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Jenny Chen

Student Body Treasurer of the Johns Hopkins SGA

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Shalala Leny

Student Body Chair of Programming for the Johns Hopkins SGA

Signatures of Ceremony:

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