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Student Organization Handbook

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Student Government Association

Student Activities Comission

Classes of S.A.C. Funding

Student Organizations

Resources

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Funding Alternatives

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Student Government Association

The governing body of the Homewood undergraduate students is the Student Council. The Student Council is responsible for allocating and recalling student funds, chartering and regulating student groups, appointing students to and recalling them from boards, chartering and regulating all commissions and boards.

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Student Activities Commission

The Student Activities Commission (S.A.C.) is an Executive Standing Committee of the Student Council. This Commission shall promote fiscal responsibility, collaboration and cooperation among student groups of The Johns Hopkins University. The Student Activities Commission is responsible for the financial affairs of member organizations.

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Classes of S.A.C. Funding

CLASS A organizations receive an annual budget from the SAC.  Groups are assigned to Class A status once they have demonstrated that they require an annual allocation.  Typically Class A groups require an annual allocation because they have demonstrated need to schedule events well in advance, consistent events which occur every year, or because their monetary demands makes it impractical for them to come to the Executive Board on a case-by-case basis.  This status, however, does not limit the groups from approaching the Board at any time throughout the year for additional funding.  Class A organizations must hold at least two fundraisers per year.  Failure to meet this standard can result in denial of funds for the following year or probationary status.

CLASS B organizations receive funds for specific projects held throughout the year.  These groups must demonstrate that a significant interest is held in the club by a portion of the student body, that they have a need of SAC status for room or van scheduling and that they meet the qualifications of membership (activities must be open to all undergraduates).  They may petition for Class A status after demonstrating consistent funding requirements.

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Types of Student Organizations

The following is a listing of the different types of student organizations at Johns Hopkins University. Your organization will be classified into one of these groups.

Academic and Honorary
Center for Social Concern (CSC)
Community Service (Non CSC)
Cultural
Fraternity and Sorority
Graduate Student
Performing Arts
Political Action
Publication
Recreation and Hobby
Religious
Special Interest
Sports (Non Varsity)
Student Goverment

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Starting a New Organization

New student organizations may apply for recognition in the Fall semester between October 1-November 1, and in the Spring semester between February 1-March 1.

Follow these guidelines to start your new organization:

  • Research current groups on campus, to make sure that your organization is original.
  • Find a minimum of 10 students that are interested in being a part of your organization, or provide a compelling reason as to why that number is not possible.
  • Find a faculty/staff member who would be interested in serving as your advisor.  See Organization Advisors.
  • In addition to finding an advisor, you must contact the faculty/staff person in whom your organization would fall under and have him/her review your Prospective Organization Application and make a recommendation.
    • Religious Groups: Contact Kathryn Schnurr
    • Community Service Groups: Contact Bill Tiefenwerth
    • Sport Groups: Contact Gabriel Castellano
    • Performing Arts Groups: Contact Eric Beatty
    • Fraternities and Sororities: Contact Rob Turning
    • Cultural Groups: Contact Joe Colon
    • Academic Groups and Honor Societies: Contact the Department’s Chairperson
    • Graduate Student Groups- Contact the G.R.O. Steering Committee
    • *If none of these apply (political, publication, special interest, recreation & hobby, etc.), contact Jason Heiserman, jheiserman@jhu.edu

If your application is approved by the faculty/staff member, please submit the completed Prospective Organization Application.

After you submit your form, you will be asked to meet with the Student Council’s Committee on Authorization.  These students will help you develop an abstract and constitution for your group.  Once those documents are completed, they will be voted on at a Student Council meeting (Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.).  You may be asked to attend to answer any questions related to your organization.

If your organization plans to seek S.A.C. funding, you must submit your approved abstract and constitution to the S.A.C. Chair.  Your proposal will be voted on during one of their weekly meetings (Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.)  You will be asked to be present at this meeting to answer any questions. 

Your organization will not receive any S.A.C. funding until one-year after the group is approved. 

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Copy Cards

Copy cards are programmed in dollar amounts, not number of copies.  Copy Cards will be charged accordingly when you select "black and white" or "color" on the copier machine.  Any card can be used to make various combonations of both black and white and color copies.

Black and White Copies:  $0.07/copy
Color Copies:  $0.20/copy

Cards are available in the following increments:

$3.50 (will produce up to 50 b/w or 17 color)
$7.00 (will produce up to 100 b/w or 35 color)
$35.00 (will produce up to 500 b/w or 175 color)
$70.00 (will produce up to 1000 b/w or 350 color)

Important things to remember when purchasing a copy card.

•If you need to make copies, you can use the copy machine in the Student Activities area in the Ross Jones building.
•Only the President or Treasurer can purchase copy cards. 
•To purchase copy card please go to Mattin Suite 131, and ask for a copy card at the front desk.  KNOW YOUR BUDGET # before you go.

Organization Expectations

To be recognized, student groups must:

  • Register each academic year with Office of Student Activities on the online registration system. Any changes to the organization's constitution and by-laws, shall be updated in the registration system in a timely manner
  • Be affiliated with the Student Government, Center for Social Concern (CSC), Graduate Representative Organization (GRO) or a University department of the Homewood campus.
  • Be not for profit or for personal gain of any individual.
  • Be open to all persons of the University community without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, citizenship, or handicap. Title IX of the Federal Educational Amendment of 1972 exempts fraternities and sororities from the requirement that membership in their groups be open to all persons regardless of gender. 
  • Participation in a group must be voluntary and members have the right to disassociate with a group at any time without prejudice. 
  • Organizations may choose to set higher standards for membership including higher officer or member grade point requirements or a selection process as long as the higher standards are consistent with the mission of the group, the University and state and federal law.
  • Certain organizations may be permitted by the University to allow a membership fee or due structure (i.e. honoraries, professional societies, fraternities, sororities).  Groups must let the Office of Student Activities know this at registration time. 
  • Have a committed and active membership of at least 10 individuals.  If your organization has national or international headquarters (i.e. Greek Chapters, Honor Societies, etc.), you must comply with their minimum membership requirements.
  • Avoid hazing activities as defined by the University Hazing Policy.
  • If affiliated with an external organization, submit a copy of the constitution, articles of incorporation or other governance document of the external organization for university approval.  In all cases, University policies and regulations supercede those of the external organization.

Membership Requirements

Members of an organization are defined as individuals who participate in any acts, events or programs of the organization.  Members of a Homewood student organization shall:

1) Be affiliated with the University as a full-time or part-time student.  This includes the Homewood Campus, School of Nursing and Peabody. 

2) Participants in student organizations are responsible for compliance with University policies and state and federal laws.

Students are ineligible to participate in the organization should they fail to maintain the requirements as prescribed above.

Note: Graduate students and undergraduate students may be members of each other’s groups. However, an undergraduate student may not be an officer in a graduate student organization. Likewise, a graduate student may not be an officer in an undergraduate student organization.  Post-bac students are classified as undergraduates.

Officer Requirements

An officer is defined as any student who assumes a leadership role within an organization, usually with title and role responsibilities.  All officers of a Homewood student organization shall:

1) Be in good academic standing in the semester immediately prior to election/appointment, the semester of election/appointment and semesters during the term of office. 

2) Good standing is defined as having a minimum grade point average of 2.0.  Certain departments and majors may have higher standards which may be used to determine good academic standing.  For more information on good academic standing please click here.

3) Be enrolled in one of the two Homewood schools (Whiting Engineering or Kreiger Arts & Sciences) as a full-time, matriculating student.

Students are ineligible to hold an office should they fail to maintain the requirements as prescribed above.

Advisor Requirements

All student organizations are highly encouraged to have an active Advisor.  

An advisor may be:
1) A Faculty Member on the Homewood Campus
2) A Staff Member on the Homewood Campus
3) A Full-Time Graduate Student on the Homewood Campus
4) A Community Member or Alum (only if there is a co-advisor who fits one of the three classifications listed above)
 

For more information on Advisors, including FAQ's and Suggested Roles and Functions, click here.

Organization Privileges

All recognized student organizations are entitled t

  • be listed by the Office of Student Activities as an officially recognized group
  • request use of University property available through the Scheduling Office
  • host events on the Homewood campus
  • publicize events on the Homewood campus, including the use of “Today’s Announcement
  • be listed in university publications, both in print and online
  • receive a mailbox in the Office of Student Activities (limited supply)
  • conduct fund-raising activities on campus
  • sponsor programs and activities
  • use the Johns Hopkins University name and logo per university guidelines
  • participate in the annual Student Activities Commission Fair
  • be eligible for funding through the Student Activities Commission (SAC groups)
  • be eligible for office space in the Office of Student Activities (SAC groups, limited supply)

Non-Student Participation

Non-students are eligible to participate in activities as guests, but they are uneligible to vote, travel, compete, or benefit in any way from university funds.

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Group Misconduct

Actions of recognized student organizations are subject to review. Failure to abide by University policies may result in organizational disciplinary action taken by the Director of Student Involvement or a designee. Actions may range from documented reprimand through revocation of privileges or recognition.

Actions of student organizations which are affiliated with the Student Council, Student Activities Commission, Graduate Representative Organization or a University department are subject to review and disciplinary proceedings as outlined by those entities.

Actions of individuals of an organization may be referred to the Office of the Dean of Student Life for further action as described in the University Conduct Code.

Actions by the Office of Student Involvement, an affiliated entity, or the Office of the Dean of Student Life may occur independently of each other.  In some cases, actions taken by the Office of Student Involvement may supercede an affiliated entity's decision.

Because the university is judged by the action of its students, no individual, group or other organization may use the institution's name without the express authorization of the institution except to identify the institutional affiliation. Institution approval or disapproval of any event may not be stated or implied by any individual, group or organization as a position held by the university.

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Registering Your Student Organization

Organizations are required to register online each academic year or when leadership of the organization changes. Until an organizations registers they cannot operate in the name of Johns Hopkins University, reserve space, or access their student agency account. Other privileges may also be restricted or cancelled. If your organization is part of the SAC, you must change financial officer information with the Office of Student Activities.

An organization update their information at any time, however official registration dates of organizations will only be given according to timelines available each semester on the Office of Student Activities website.

Registering your organization must be done online via the Office of Student Activities website.

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Student Organization Directory

There are currently over 300 student organizations at Johns Hopkins University. Some of these organizations may have similar purposes in some of the things that you do. You may find working with them to be beneficial. You can find a listing of all student organizations and their contact information here.

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Technology Usage

As a recognized student organization, you will be able to set up an organization email, mailing list, and website.

JHED Group Account Utilities 
is responsible for group email accounts.  Once you have accessed the Group Account Utilities page you can click a link to make changes to your group account or have the password reset.  If you need additional help, you can contact:  grouphelp@jhmi.edu

Mailing lists are a free service provided to the JHU community by Hopkins ITS and Enterprise Services.  They provide an easy electronic means for the dispersal of information and/or a forum for discussion on a topic or area.  Mail sent to a mailing list is automatically sent to the electronic mailing address of all the subscribers on a list.

For new group mailing list services (listprocs):

  • A member of the group's executive board should go to the JHED website, log on and select "request a group JHEM account."
  • Fill out the form that follows to request your group mail account.
  • All student group mailing list account requests will be forwarded to the Office of Student Involvement to be approved or declined.  To receive a password, the group must be registered and the requestor must be listed as a member of the executive board on the registration form.

Students may set up web access through HITS. The University accepts no liability for web content on its server, however, concerns raised by community members over information on a student group website which may violate certain rights of students or state/local/federal laws may be reviewed by the University and removed pending investigation.

To gain a student group website, the student maintaining the website should send an email to webhosting@jhu.edu with the following information: student name, group name, contact phone number (passwords will not be given out over email), faculty/advisor contact (if none, list Jason Heiserman).

Enterprise Web Hosting Services are eligible to all Johns Hopkins Faculty, Staff, and Students and are free of charge with proof of affiliation and an explanation of the project clearly stating its relationship with Johns Hopkins.  The Enterprise Web Hosting resources are not intended for personal Web solutions.  If disk space requirements exceed the standard allotment, payment may be required on a case by case basis.

The University accepts no liability for web content on its server, however, concerns raised by community members over information on a web site which may violate certain rights of students or state, local or federal laws, may be reviewed by the University and removed pending investigation. 

The application process for Group Website is located at the Information Technology Services Web Hosting Group website.

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Resources

Important Numbers

Accounts Payable…………………………………………………………..(443) 997-6688

Alumni Relations……………………………………………………………………6-0363

AV Department……………………………………………………………………...6-8303

Custodial Services…………………………………………………………………..6-8931

Digital Media Center………………………………………………………………..6-3817

Help Desk………………………………………………………………………...…6-4357

Homewood Student Affairs…………………………………………………………6-8208

HOP Office………………………………………………………………………….6-5327

Levering Office……………………………………………………………………...6-8209

News-Letter…………………………………………………………………………6-6000

Parking Office……………………………………………………………………….6-7275

Plant Operations…………………………………………………………………….6-8063

Printing Services…………………………………………………………………….6-8025

Scheduling Office……………………………………………………………...……6-0614

Security……………………………………………………………………………...6-4600

Spring Fair…………………………………………………………………………..6-7692

Student Development and Programming…………………………………………....6-2224

Office of Student Activities.......……………………………………………………..6-4873

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Office of Student Activities

The Office of Student Activities exists to assist student organizations as well as help students to become involved on campus.  In the Office of Student Activities, you can receive mail for your organization, make copies for your next event, reserve our conference room for your next meeting, or just hang out and have informal meetings amongst your group.

The staff is available to assist you in a variety of ways.  They can assist with your financial transactions, event planning, and promotion.  You may seek out staff if your organization needs consultation of any kind.  They are more than glad to attend a meeting or event if possible. 

The Office of Student Activities is also staffed with Student Building Monitors who can grant you access to practice rooms and meeting rooms.  You can also hand in financial transactions from them as well.

Office Hours:

Sunday: Noon to Midnight
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to Midnight
Friday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM

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Johns Hopkins Teambuilding

What can we do for you?

  • Customized programs suited to a specific group’s needs and goals
  • Innovative and exciting experiential methods to increase team effectiveness
  • Extensively trained facilitators lead initiatives aimed at improving trust, communication, problem solving, conflict management, and leadership

For more information, contact us at:

            teambuilding@jhu.edu or 410-516-4417

            web.jhu.edu/recreation/experiential_ed/team_building/

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Senior Leadership Consultants

The Office of the Dean of Student Life is sponsors a capstone leadership opportunity for seniors. The program is comprised of a group of seniors who are chosen to serve as Senior Leadership Consultants. Those students chosen as Senior Leadership Consultants will have the knowledge base and skills t

  • Plan, implement and facilitate a series of sessions and workshops for student group leaders as well as   students with an interest in the subject.
  • Observe and provide recommendations through consultation with student groups and student group leaders.
  • Plan and implement leadership conferences for the JHU community.

For more information contact Dr. Bill Smedick in the Office of the Dean of Student Life.

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Financial Policies and Procedures

 The following is the SAC Funding Policy. Please read over this carefully if you are an SAC-funded group.

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S.A.C. Funding Policy

To view the S.A.C. (Student Activities Commission) Funding Policies, see the most recent version of their GREEN BOOK.  Funding policies are revised each September.  For more information on the S.A.C., visit their website.

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Reimbursements

In an instance where someone needs to be reimbursed for purchases or payments made on behalf of a student group, a reimbursement should be processed using the Financial Transaction Request Form.

To process a reimbursement, select option one (1) and include the following information with submission:

·         Financial Officer’s Name, Phone, Email & Signature

·         Organization Name and Account Number

·         Submission Date

·         Payee’s Name and Social Security Number

·         Payee’s Address and Telephone Number

·         Event Name, Date, Location, and Description

·         Valid Receipt(s)

Any number of receipts can be attached to the Financial Transaction Form, as long as they are for the same person. Numerous separate reimbursement requests for the same person and the same account will be combined into one reimbursement voucher or check, depending on the total amount.

The financial transaction request form can be downloaded from the Office of Student Activities website.

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Petty Cash Voucher

Any amount under $100 will be processed as a Petty Cash Voucher, which will be ready in 3-5 business days.  Cash Vouchers can be picked up at the Office of Student Involvement front desk in the Mattin Center, Suite 120, during regular business hours, and are cashed at the Cash Accounting Window in Garland Hall.

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Check 

Any amount over $100 will be issued in the form of a check, which takes 3-4 weeks, to process, and will be mailed directly to the recipient.  Please make sure that you have updated your address with the University so that we can ensure that the check is sent to the correct address.  The Office of Student Activities has no way of checking or changing the current address that University mail is sent out to.

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Payment to an Outside Vendor

In an instance where an outside vendor is employed, a payment request should be processed using the Financial Transaction Request Form, with the itemized invoice or contract attached.

To process a payment to an outside vendor, select option two (2) and include the following information with submission:

·         Financial Officer’s Name, Phone, Email and Signature

·         Organization Name and Account Number

·         Submission Date

·         Vendor’s Name and Federal ID Number, if applicable

·         Vendor’s Address and Telephone Number

·         Event Name, Date, Location, and Description of Services

·         Valid invoice(s) or contract(s) (please note: a statement is not a valid invoice because it is not itemized)

Unless indicated for pick-up (in which case the financial officer is responsible for retrieving pick-up checks at the Eastern Campus), the check will be sent directly to the vendor. Checks to pay an outside company or vendor can take up to 3-4 weeks to process.

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Transfering Funds

Sometimes, one student group must transfer funds from their account into another student group's account, or a department may want to grant a student group money for an event, and this money must be transferred. In such cases, where money is transferred from one JHU account to another, but no services or materials are exchanged, a Funding Transfer Request Form is utilized. The upper portion is completed by the financial officer/facilitator of the account to be charged, and the financial officer/facilitator of the account to be credited fills out the lower portion of the form. Once the form is completed, it is submitted to the Student Involvement Financial Services Office, and the transaction is made electronically - no checks or deposits are involved.  While the actual transfer might not be made until a week or two after the form is submitted to OSI, financial officers will be permitted to spend any transferred money immediately after submission of the funding transfer request form.

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Funding Alternatives

HSA Programming Collaboration Committee

The HSA Programming Collaboration Committee exists to financially support student-organized programs that promote collaboration, build campus community, or meet needs in under addressed programming areas.

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Guidelines

  • All student organizations applying for funds must be registered with the Student Involvement Center.
  • Any student organization applying for funds must collaborate with another registered student organization, administrative office or academic department. The proposal must demonstrate how each organization is involved in the planning and implementation of the proposed program.
  • The HSA Committee will not be the sole funding source for events with a total budget over $500.  If your budget is over $500, you must seek additional funding.
  • All sponsored events must be open and advertised to all Homewood students.  Private parties or exclusive events will not be funded.
  • An event cannot be purely social in nature.  It must include a performance, speaker, cultural component, etc.
  • The HSA Committee will not fund alcohol.  If alcohol is a part of the proposed program, the event must take place on-campus.  All events with alcohol must abide by the university’s Alcohol Policy found in the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
  • If alcohol is present at the event, an equally attractive non-alcoholic option must be available, as well as a meal or substantial food.
  • Any equipment or supplies purchased with HSA money are the property of the university.  Your proposal should include a plan for storage, security and future use of the purchased equipment.  Equipment must also be made available to other student organizations after it is used for your program.
  • The HSA Committee does not directly fund charities or community agencies.

The HSA Programming and Collaboration Committee does not fund retroactively. Submit your grant proposal form early enough to allow time between the committee's notification date.

For grant proposals and submission deadlines, please click here.

Office of Alumni Relations Service Grants

Student Services Grants
The Alumni Association's Student Services Grant program provides funding opportunities for student groups and programs that enhance the overall Johns Hopkins student experience culturally, educationally and professionally. It supports activities, events, and programs that benefit and involve students from all university divisions. The grant program promotes university unity by supporting projects that encourage multi-divisional student participation. The application deadline for the winter/spring funding cycle is March 1. For details and grant application, please visit http://alumni.jhu.edu/students/ssg/index.htm

Community Service Grants
The Community Service Grants program serves two purposes: It supports volunteer experiences for students, and it fosters positive relationships between the university and the local community. The program helps students create their own volunteer community service projects or design their own ventures within existing volunteer organizations.  The application deadline for the winter/spring funding cycle is March 1. For details and grant application, please visit http://alumni.jhu.edu/students/csg/index.htm

You may also solicit donations from academic departments and administrative offices, but this strategy should never be used as a primary funding source, as money is not always available.

You may solicit funds from local business and corporate sponsors, but this strategy should also not be used a primary funding source.  Before committing to a sponsor, you must contact the Director of Student Involvement so you can be certain your sponsor meets university legal standards.

Your organization may conduct fundraising efforts to earn money.  Please deposit money into your student organization’s account as soon as possible after the event.  Deposit forms are available in the Student Involvement Center.

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Event Promotion/Planning

Your organization may wish to plan an event for your fellow students and the university community. This can be beneficial to you in a number of ways (i.e. generates interest in your organization). On the following pages you will see an event planning checklist. Following this checklist will help you to ensure your event is well organized and successful.

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Event Planning Checklist

Your guide to having a successful event at JHU!

Event Name: __________________________________________________

Event Planner: ________________      Organization: __________________

Event Date: _______   Time: _______   Location: _____________________

Pre-planning

_____ Reserve a venue for your event   

          Contact: Pat Forster, Scheduling Coordinator

                       410-516-2224

_____ Request contract or invoice from the agency

          Contact: The booking agent that you are working with 

NOTE: Make sure that you have a venue confirmed and the funds available before doing this.                     

_____ Have the contracts review and signed

          Contact: Jason Heiserman, Director of Student Activities

                       410-516-4873

NOTE: Allow a few business days for this process to take place. Contracts can not be signed without extensive review.

_____ Request funding for payment

                   *Complete Financial Transaction Request to pay artist or vendor

*Complete Petty Cash Reimbursement if you purchased any rider items/supplies

          Contact: Waqiba Strother, Financial Coordinator

                       410-516-4873

NOTE: Attach all supporting documents (contracts, receipts, etc.) to the required forms.

_____ Request room setup and audio/visual needs

Contact: Pat Forster, Scheduling Coordinator

                       410-516-2224

_____ Promote the event

          NOTE: See section on promotional ideas

_____ Secure volunteers to help you

NOTE: Consider recruiting people outside of your organization. This is a great way to gain new membership!

If applicable:

_____ Secure Police/Security

          Contact: Steve Ossmus, Lieutenant

                      410-516-6629

            NOTE: Security is required for all events with alcohol

_____ Secure Parking

          Contact: Office of Parking & Transportation

                      410-516-PARK

_____ Secure Catering

Contact: Any catering company, see Student Organization Handbook for a listing

_____ Secure Lodging

Contact: Any local hotel or Student Involvement as they have a contract with the Hopkins Inn

_____ Sell tickets (reserve tables)

Contact: Pat Forster, Scheduling Coordinator

                       410-516-2224

           (Mattin Center areas)

          

   Syreeta Hubbard, Administrative Assistant

   410-516-8209

   (Levering Hall, the Breezeway)

NOTE: Tickets can be designed and printed through any local printing company.

_____ Secure rooms for hospitality and/or a meet and greet

 Contact: Pat Forster, Scheduling Coordinator

                       410-516-2224

_____ Get the travel itinerary and reserve a sedan service

Contact: Any sedan company, see Student Organization Handbook for a listing

Promotions Checklist

NOTE: See your Student Organization Handbook for contacts

_____ Make/order printed advertisements

                   *Banners

                   *Posters

                   *Flyers

_____ Reserve dates to set up a table for advertising

_____ Put an ad in The News-Letter

_____ Advertise on external websites

_____ Put table talkers in the dining halls

_____ Create a Flash Ad

_____ Your organization’s website

_____ The event calendar on the JHU website

_____ Today’s Announcement

_____ Chalking

_____ Paint on a mural board

_____ Send out a press release

_____ Your own ideas…be creative!

_____ Student Council Broadcasts

Student groups may request a program to appear in the weekly Student Council email broadcast. Groups should email stuco@jhu.edu with the subject "weekly broadcast" and include the event's date, title, location, time, and description in the body of the email. Please send emails by Saturday night for the following week.

_____ Student Events Calendar

The Student Events Calendar is the centralized calendar of student events on campus.  Only events which are through registered University student groups, departments or other entities will be maintained on the site.  Student groups should only place confirmed events on the calendar.  All student group events listings are monitored by the Director of Student Involvement.  Failure to follow these policies may result in loss of calendar privileges. Please note that The Daily Jolt and Facebook are not University sponsored calendars.

 Day Of The Event

_____ Pick up any money/checks you will need

_____ Purchase and collect everything you need for the rider

_____ Keep your copy of the contract for reference

_____ If applicable, prepare an introduction for the event (artist bio    and other upcoming events)

_____ Set up a table advertising your organization at the event

_____ Last-minute promotion (Consider emphasizing the words “today” or “tonight”)

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Guest Blogging for Undergraduate Admissions

STEPS FOR SUBMITTING A GUEST BLOG

(1) Compose your blog. There is no defined length. There is also no defined topic you have to speak about. Most of the entries tend to be about 6?10 paragraphs but there is no limit. The content is so much more important than length. We want you to write about your experiences at Hopkins. Past students have written comprehensive entries about their time at Hopkins, while others have focused on one or two of the things they do at Hopkins. Some have spoken about why Hopkins is the right fit for them, whereas others approach the article in a more philosophic manner. Use this as an opportunity to talk about your student organization experiences.  You never know who you might be recruiting as future members!  You have complete freedom in what you want to write about. For an idea about previous Guest Blogs, just check them out here: http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/

(2) If possible, select some pictures to go with your blog. 3?5 pictures can be posted with your blog and they usually add a lot to the entry. This is completely optional.

(3) Once complete, email Daniel Creasy (daniel.creasy@jhu.edu) your blog and pictures. Please email your blog as an attachment written in MS Word or a comparable program. Your pictures should be sent individually as attached JPEG or GIF images (not embedded in the text of your blog).

(4) Include the following in the email sent to Daniel Creasy:

  ? Your Blog Title
  ? Your Full Name
  ? Your Year
  ? Your Hometown
  ? Your Major(s) / Minor(s)

(5) Once Daniel has received your entry, he will let you know if your blog has been chosen, and the publication date.

Here are more sample blogs about student organizations at Johns Hopkins University:

(1) Greek Life and Theatre: Do They Co-Exist?
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2006/02/greek_life_and_.html

(2) Life as a BME (Discusses Shakti Dance Team, Center for Social Concern, and Spring Fair)
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2006/12/life_as_a_bme_i.html

(3) Things I've Done and Things I've Yet To Do (Throat Culture and Witness!)
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/02/things_ive_done.html

(4) Making Music at Hopkins (HSO, Barnstormers, Wind Ensemble, etc.)
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/02/things_ive_done.html

(5) JHUMUNC
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/04/jhu_munc.html

(6) Spring Fair 2007
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/04/spring_fair_200.html

(7) Club Sports: Rugby
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/11/club-sports-rug.html

(8) Diwali - The Festival of Lights
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/11/diwali--the-fes.html

(9) Greek Rush at Hopkins
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/12/my-path-to-kapp.html

(10) End of the Year Shows
http://hopkins.typepad.com/guest/2007/12/end-of-the-year.html

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Flash Ads

Flash ads are a great way to advertise your event, or just to get a message out to the students.  Here is some helpful information about submitting your flash ad.  Contact Advertise@jhu.edu to submit your ad today!

  • Widescreen formats work best, anything in the "portrait" orientation will be distorted and blurred.
  • Submit your ads at LEAST 1 week before you want it to air to ensure that it is posted in time for your event.
  • Be Creative!
  • Powerpoint can be a very powerful and easy to use tool, and almost always looks great on the screens.
  • Keep your font size greater than 28 to ensure that it is legible
  • Do not send plain Word documents, they look atrocious on the screens and don't grab attention at all.
  • Please convert PDF files to JPEG before submitting.

Visit the Flash Ads website at:  www.jhu.edu/advertise

Chalking

Chalking must adhere to the Postering and Advertising Policy guidelines of the Office of Facilities Management.

Chalking is permitted in designated areas on campus.  Chalking is not allowed on roadways, buildings, walls or other structures at the University.  Chalk is not permitted on marble in any areas.  Chalking within the Residence Hall areas must be approved through the Office of Residential Life.  Student groups violating this policy may be subject to costs associated with cleaning or removal of items.

In order to chalk on campus, groups should reserve the desired space through Syreeta Hubbard in the Department of Student Life for all areas except the AMR I and AMR II courtyards. Those spaces are reserved through the Office of Residential Life. For approval from the Department of Student Life, send your group name, dates you wish to chalk, and reason for chalking to shubbard@jhu.edu.

Only non-toxic, "kid chalk" may be used for chalking. Chalking is only permitted on the brick walkways in the following areas (unless otherwise stated):

-Courtyard areas of Alumni Memorial Residences (AMRs) I and II
-Levering Union Plaza
-Concrete area inside of the Mattin Center Courtyard (you may chalk brick and slate in this area, just not on the stairs)
-Upper level of the Ames/Kreiger breezeway
-In the courtyard outside the Fresh Food Cafe entrance

Please Note: The sidewalks outside and surrounding Wolman and McCoy Halls are owned by the City of Baltimore and cannot be authorized by the University for chalking.

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Painting on the University Mural Boards

The following regulations apply to any group who would like to use the University Mural Boards:

1)  Mural boards are for approved JHU student groups.

2)  Making Reservations:  To reserve a mural board call or e-mail Hanne Fiore at the Center for Social Concern, Levering Hall 200 (410) 516-4777.  You will need to pick up a key to the paint cabinet located in the basement of Whitehead.

3)  Rules: 

  • Artwork and text must comply with University policy*
  • Use the latex paint we provide.
  • You must use a drop cloth.
  • You are responsible for spills.
  • Use the board assigned to you.
  • Clean all materials (i.e. brushes and trays).
  • Return materials to paint closet.
  • Return key to Levering 200.
  • The artwork can stay on the board for 2 weeks.  After that it might be removed, depending on the need.

*  The mural must not contain material that is pornographic; harasses any individual or group on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or sexual orientation;  contains a message of hate or a threat of violence; or otherwise violates University policy.

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University Policies and Procedures

The understanding of University policies and of local, state and federal laws are of particular importance to student organizations.  This is not a comprehensive listing of policies, but a listing of common policies most frequently referenced by student organizations.  References to more extensive listings of University policies or laws are provided where available.

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Accessibility Statement

Please feel free to use the Universities Accessibility statement for your groups events:

This event is open to all without regard to gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.

If you need any special accommodations for a disability in order to attend or participate in this event, please contact:

The Student Disability Services Office
Dr. Richard J. Sanders, Director
385 Garland Hall
The Johns Hopkins University
(410) 516-4720, FAX (410) 516-4040
studentdisabilityservices@jhu.edu

Alcohol

Alcohol Use on campus must adhere to the Alcohol Policy guidelines in the Undergraduate Student Handbook and listed as Johns Hopkins University Policies. 

Maryland and District of Columbia laws prohibit the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21. The possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs as defined by federal, state, and local statutes is prohibited.

Students are expected to obey the law. Individuals who violate the law, in addition to being subject to criminal penalties, may be subject to university disciplinary measures. The university will not excuse acts of misconduct committed by students whose judgment is impaired due to alcohol or drug abuse.

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Alcohol Related Advertising and Promotion

Official university publications relating to academic programs and offerings will not solicit or accept advertising for alcoholic beverages.

Advertisements for alcoholic beverages may be accepted for non-academic university publications with primary readerships of persons over the legal drinking age. The editors of such publications will reject advertisements which in their judgment encourage excessive use of alcoholic beverages.

The university does not regulate content or advertisements in autonomous student-edited publications, such as student newspapers, but encourages the editorship to make responsible decisions regarding advertising for alcoholic beverages.

University-sponsored activities or events which permit consumption of alcoholic beverages are regulated by procedures designed to prevent consumption by underage persons as well as to discourage irresponsible consumption by others. The university will not permit activities and events designed solely or primarily to promote consumption of alcoholic beverages and which can reasonably be expected to attract a primarily underage audience.

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Alternative Beverages Policy

The university recognizes alcoholism as a treatable disease and encourages affected faculty and staff members to use the services of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. It is university policy to offer non-alcoholic beverages at any university function at which alcohol is served. Refreshments should include several alternatives. All university academic and administrative personnel and directors of catering services should take note of this policy and plan functions accordingly.

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Alcohol at Student Events

Events at which alcohol may be served must adhere to University's Alcohol Policy for events:

If a student group or fraternity desires to sponsor an event at which alcohol will be served, the group must receive permission from the director of student involvement or one of the associate deans before the event takes place. The conditions under which permission may be granted as well as other alcohol-related policies are as follows:

  • The service of alcoholic beverages at any event or activity hosted by a Johns Hopkins University student organization must comply with the laws of the state of Maryland and the laws and ordinances of the city of Baltimore. This policy applies to events both on and off campus.
  • Only beer and/or wine may be served. The purchase or unlicensed distribution of kegs and other bulk quantities is not permitted.
  • The organization must agree to follow the procedures for assuring that persons attending the event who are underage will not be served. In addition, the organization and/or individuals in the organization may be subject to university disciplinary action if underage patrons are served alcoholic beverages.
  • Publicity (posters, etc.) for events at which alcoholic beverages are served must not include any mention of beer/ wine.
  • News-Letter advertisements may publicize beer/wine, but it cannot be the main thrust of the advertisement.
  • Persons who violate or attempt to violate these regulations will be asked to leave the event and may be subject to university disciplinary action. Organizations that violate the alcohol policy will lose the privilege of serving alcohol at their events.
  • No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through student organization funds nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the student organization.
  • The sale of alcoholic beverages at Johns Hopkins student organization events must be through a licensed vendor and must be sold on a “per drink” basis; “open bar” events are prohibited.
  • Johns Hopkins student organizations may not collect money for entrance to an event in order to defray the cost of alcohol, i.e., cover charges.
  • “Open parties,” meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the student organization without specific invitation are prohibited from serving alcohol.
  • No members of Johns Hopkins student organizations, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21. The student organization hosting the event is responsible for ensuring that age verification process is
    followed.
  • All recruitment activities and/or events (including but not limited to, rush), hosted by a Johns Hopkins student organization must be dry, meaning no alcoholic beverages will be available or served.
  • Events hosted on campus by Johns Hopkins student organizations must comply with university policies regarding the reservation of rooms and campus space and including regulations governing the service of alcoholic beverages.

All organizations sponsoring or hosting an event with alcohol must submit a Party Registration Form, available as a .doc or online.  In general, the guidelines for review of a form are:

  • The form is due 5 working days prior to the event.
  • Submit Event Reporting Forms to Mattin Center 210, between 8:30 am & 5 pm.
  • Submission of this form does not constitute approval of an event.
  • Events are not approved until such time as an authorized representative of the Johns Hopkins University so provides in writing.

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Banners

Banners may be hung on approved campus structures through approval by the appropriate office:
     Mattin Center - Homewood Arts Programs, Mattin Center 210 - Eric Beatty, 410-516-0774
     Levering Union - Levering Union Office, Levering Hall 100 – Syreeta Hubbard, 410-516-8209
     Residence Halls - Residential Life - AMR II - Hannah Von Krause, 410-516-8283  
     MSE Library - Betty Cook, 410-516-7676
   

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Commercial or Profit-Making Enterprises

The Johns Hopkins University does not discourage student entrepreneurism. However, permission is required for personal income-generating activity that uses University property, including (but not limited to) student and campus centers, lobbies, cafeterias, residence hall rooms, campus phone and data lines, internet servers and student mailboxes. Use of the Johns Hopkins name in connection with such activity also requires authorization.  Any student selling a product, providing a service for a fee, or representing a for-profit entity shall be considered to be involved in a commercial enterprise, and is therefore required to follow the same procedures as outside companies wishing to access the Johns Hopkins University services and facilities. All plans for personal income-producing activity on the part of individual or groups of students and involving University property must be approved in advance by the Office of Student Involvement.

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Contracts

All student organizations must secure contracts for any services received on behalf of their organization, whether on or off campus.  Student organizations should submit contracts (University or private) to the Office of Student Involvement for review.  No student may enter into a contract or make promise or payment or other compensation, including use of University property, to any vendor, contractor or individual without permission of the University.  Students who enter into contract without University approval may be held responsible for costs or legal action by the contractor.  

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Film Screening and Public Performance Policy

Guidelines and Information for Film Festivals and Screenings, Video & DVD Recordings, and Public Performance Rights

Under federal law, no movies or films can be shown in public spaces, including residence hall lounges, without first obtaining film rights.  If you rent, buy, or borrow a video or DVD recording, it is usually intended for “home use” only.  Students, staff, faculty members and student organizations are required to first obtain copyright permission from a film distribution company.

There are several exceptions to this law:

1.      Home viewing: A student may show a lawfully obtained (rented or purchased from a video store)  video to family members or a small group of friends in his/her own dorm room. 

2.      Faculty members may show a film for educational purposes if: a) it is during face-to face teaching activities, or b) it is shown in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction.  The audience is limited so that only persons enrolled in or teaching the class (and necessary staff) may attend.  In addition, there should be an educational component such as a discussion or panel after the film.

Below are two ways through which you may obtain copyright permission:

  1. Obtain a license from a Motion Picture Distributor such as Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.  The Office of Student Activities has an account set up with Swank already.
  2. Contact the producer, copyright holder, or film distributor (usually a movie company like Warner Bros).  They can provide you with a written waiver to the copyright allowing you to show the movie or film.

After obtaining permission mentioned above, you must bring a copy of your rental agreement or other licensing documentation to the Office of Student Activities (Mattin Center, 131) prior to your screening; or you may have the licensing company send this documentation directly to the Director of Student Activities.

Public Performance

What is a "Public Performance?"
Suppose you invite a few personal friends over for dinner and a movie. You purchase or rent a copy of a movie from the local video store and view the film in your home that night. Have you violated the copyright law by illegally “publicly performing” the movie? Probably not.

But suppose you took the same movie and showed it on campus to a public audience? In this case, you have infringed the copyright of the movie. Simply put, movies obtained through a video store are not licensed for exhibition. Home video means just that: viewing of a movie at home by family or a close circle of friends.


Why is Hollywood concerned about such performances?
The concept of "public performance" is central to copyright and the issue of protection for "intellectual property." If a movie producer, author, computer programmer or musician does not retain ownership of his or her "work", there would be little incentive for them to continue and little chance of recouping the enormous investment in research and development, much less profits for future endeavors. Unauthorized public performances in the U.S. are estimated to rob the movie industry of between $1.5-$2 million each year. Unfortunately, unauthorized public performances are just the tip of the iceberg. The movie studios lose more than $250 million annually due to pirated movies and several hundred million more dollars because of illegal satellite and cable TV receptions.

The Law says…
The Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be used. Neither the rental nor the purchase of a movie carries with it the right to show the movie outside the home. In some instances no license is required to view a movie, such as inside the home by family or social acquaintances and in certain narrowly defined face-to-face teaching activities. Taverns, restaurants, private clubs, prisons, lodges, factories, summer camps, public libraries, daycare facilities, parks and recreation departments, churches and non-classroom use at schools and universities are all examples of situations where a public performance license must be obtained. This legal requirement applies regardless of whether an admission fee is charged, whether the institution or organization is commercial or non-profit, or whether a federal or state agency is involved.

Legal Sanctions
"Willful" infringement for commercial or financial gain is a federal crime carrying a maximum sentence of up to five years in jail and/or a $250,000 fine. Civil damages for willful infringement may be as high as $150,000 per work, and even inadvertent infringers are subject to substantial civil damages, ranging from $750 to $30,000 for each work illegally shown. The MPAA and its member companies are dedicated to stopping film and video piracy in all its forms, including unauthorized public performances. The motion picture companies will go to court to ensure their copyrights are not violated. For example, lawsuits have been filed against cruise ships and bus companies for unauthorized on-board exhibitions.
If you are uncertain about your responsibilities under the copyright law, contact the MPAA, firms that handle public performance licenses or the studios directly. Avoid the possibility of punitive action.

To Obtain a Public Performance License…
Obtaining a public performance license is relatively easy and usually requires no more than a phone call. Fees are determined by such factors as the number of times a particular movie is going to be shown, how large the audience will be and so forth. While fees vary, they are generally inexpensive for smaller performances. Most licensing fees are based on a particular performance or set of performances for specified films. The major firms that handle these licenses include:

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
http://www.swank.com
(800) 876-5577
Criterion Pictures
http://www.criterionpicusa.com
(800) 890-9494
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC)
http://www.mplc.com
(800) 462-8855

LEGAL ALTERNATIVES TO PIRACY
How can you download a movie or show a movie in public without worrying about infringing on copyright laws?

DOWNLOAD A MOVIE LEGALLY: As a consumer, there are plenty of sites that offer legal downloads such as CinemaNow, Ifilm, Movielink, Movieflix and more.  For students, services such as Cdigix and Ruckus are becoming readily available on college and university campuses across the nation.

Legal Downloads/Streaming

ABC: dynamic.abc.go.com
Adobe: www.adobe.com/products/mediaplayer
Amazon VOD: www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/start
Apple: www.apple.com/itunes/store/movies.html
Blockbuster: www.blockbuster.com/download
Boys & Girls Club: www.bgcavideostore.com
Brav www.bravotv.com/video/index.php
Cartoon Network: www.cartoonnetwork.com/video
CBS: www.cbs.com
CinemaNow: www.cinemanow.com
Comcast: www.fancast.com
Comedy Central: www.comedycentral.com
CW, The: video.cwtv.com
Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC: video.discovery.com
Disney: disney.go.com/dxd
EZTakes: www.eztakes.com
Fox: www.fox.com/fod/index.php
FX: www.fxnetworks.com
Hulu: www.hulu.com
IMDb: www.imdb.com/features/video
Jaman: jaman.com
Joost: www.joost.com
Lifetime: www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows
Microsoft: www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/moviestv
MovieFlix: www.movieflix.com
Movielink: www.movielink.com
MTV: www.mtv.com/ontv
NBC: www.nbc.com/Video/rewind
Netflix: www.netflix.com
Parent Teacher Association: www.ptavideostore.com
PBS: pbskids.org/go/video
ReelTime: www.reeltime.com
Ruckus: wapps.ruckus.com



Sony: us.playstation.com/ps3/store?tab=trailers
South Park: www.southparkstudios.com/episodes
SuperPass: www.real.com/superpass
TBS: www.tbs.com/video/index
Tidal TV: beta.tidaltv.com
TNT: www.tnt.tv/dramavision
TVLand: www.tvland.com/video/index.jhtml
USA: www.usanetwork.com/fullepisodes
VH1: www.vh1.com/video/full_episodes.jhtml
Vudu: www.vudu.com
WB: www.thewb.com
Zune: www.zune.net/en-US/entertainment/videos


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Gambling

The University follows all laws related to gambling in the State of Maryland.  In brief, ventures which involve the exchange of money, games of chance, or pools are not permitted without license by the City of Baltimore or the State of Maryland.

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Raffling

The Maryland Code defines a "raffle" as being one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold from chance books.  A gaming event includes carnivals, bazaars, bingos and raffles. Prizes allowed in gaming events include awards of money or merchandise and conducting an event covered here without authorization is considered a misdemeanor.

If your organization is interested in holding a raffle or gaming event, you must complete an Application for Gaming Permit through the Baltimore City Police Department.  These applications are available in the General Counsel Office (Garland 113) and the Director of Student Involvement Office (Mattin 121).  Completed applications should be returned to the General Counsel Office.  Please submit your application one month in advance of your raffle/event, to allow for proper turnaround time. 

For more detailed information, please contact Sydney Greenish, Paralegal, 410-516-8128.

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Hazing

The Johns Hopkins University prohibits hazing.
Hazing is defined to be: Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student; or willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of affiliation, initiation, admission or as a condition of continued membership in any organization recognized as a fraternity, sorority, athletic team or student organization by Johns Hopkins University, on or off University, fraternity, or sorority property. Examples of conduct that would violate this policy may include but are not limited t

  1. All forms of physical activity not part of an organized, voluntary athletic context or not specifically directed toward constructive work.
  2. Any activity (including voluntary athletic contests and constructive work) that might reasonably bring harm to the individual.
  3. Paddling, beating, or otherwise permitting undergraduate or alumni members to hit individuals.
  4. Depriving individuals of the opportunity for sufficient sleep, decent and edible meals, or access of means of maintaining bodily cleanliness.
  5. Activities that interfere with an individual’s academic efforts by causing exhaustion, loss of sleep, or loss of reasonable study time.
  6. Requiring individuals to consume alcohol or drugs.
  7. Forcing, coercing, or permitting individuals to eat or drink foreign or unusual substances.
  8. Any requirement which compels an individual to participate in any activity which is illegal, perverse, publicly indecent, contrary to the individual’s moral and/ or religious beliefs, or contrary to the Student Code of Conduct and/ or policies and regulations of the university.

Groups such as fraternities, athletic teams, and student organizations may be held accountable for misconduct by individuals committed in the context of group membership.

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Insurance Certificate

Some vendors may request proof of insurance by the University. Copies of the certificate are available in the Office of Student Activities.

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Logo Use

Policies regarding use of JHU logos, name and seals can be found at the Office of Design and Publications website. In summary, under no circumstance is the logo to be altered in any way.

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Open Space Use

This policy governs any open space on campus, and applies to all Johns Hopkins University students, alumni, employees, and visitors.

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in open spaces at all times, except by written permission of the Office of the Dean of Student Life.
  • Glass bottles of any kind are prohibited in open spaces after dark.
  • All trash must be disposed of in trash cans or removed from open space.
  • Parking along Goodnow Drive is prohibited at all times except as designated by officially posted signs. The operation of any non-University vehicle in open space is strictly prohibited.
  • Disorderly conduct, disruptive or mischievous behavior, vandalism, fights, assaults, or any other violation of university policy, the Student Conduct Code, state law, or city ordinance is prohibited in open spaces.
  • All persons on open spaces, including Johns Hopkins University students and guests, must comply promptly and completely with the requests of university staff acting in accordance with their duties, including, but not limited to, requests for identification, for noise or activity abatement, dispersal, and for the surrender of beverages for examination and/ or confiscation.
  • While voluntary compliance with open space policy is expected, where violations are found, enforcement staff may, at their discretion, issue a warning, or, without warning require any person or group of people to leave open space for a policy violation and/or for exigent circumstances.
  • Enforcement staff, at their discretion, may confiscate alcoholic beverages from persons in open spaces.
  • Violators of state law or city ordinances may be subject to arrest by Campus Security officers or Baltimore City Police.
  • Students are responsible for informing their guests of all university policies in and out of buildings, and are accountable for the actions of their guests.
  • Students who are found in violation of the alcoholic beverage restriction in this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including up to a $50 fine for a first violation, and may face additional sanctions based upon the nature and circumstances of the misconduct incident. Additional violations of the policy will bring more severe sanctions. In addition to fines, sanctions for misconduct may range from a warning through expulsion.
  • Students who violate other sections of this policy, or who fail to comply with Campus Security officers and other staff acting to enforce this policy, may face disciplinary action.

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Open Space Policy Enforcement Procedures
Undergraduate students suspected of violating an open space policy may be referred to the Office of the Dean of Student Life and may face disciplinary action. Graduate students may be referred to their academic dean. The Hopkins Security Department is working in conjunction with the division of Homewood Student Affairs to ensure enforcement of this policy. Campus Security officers will patrol open spaces regularly to promote adherence to the open space policy. The following guidelines will be used:

  • Alcoholic beverages may be confiscated.
  • Beer kegs will be confiscated.
  • Glass bottles may be confiscated or their proper disposal directed.
  • Individuals who possess alcoholic beverages may be asked for personal identification.
  • Individuals found violating policy or individuals who fail to comply with request of enforcement staff acting in performance of their duties, may be asked for personal identification and/or directed to leave the area.
  • If proof of identity is not provided:
    a. the individual may be escorted from University property as a trespasser.
    b. the individual may be detained at the discretion of Campus Security officers in order to establish his or her identity.
  • Reports of violations of open space policies will be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Student Life and will include the identity of the person involved.
    a. Undergraduate first-time violators may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited, a fine of up to $50.
    b. Undergraduate violators who have committed a prior offense, or have committed misconduct in open spaces, in addition to an alcohol possession violation, may face additional disciplinary action.
  • Individuals who violate state law or city ordinance on open space may be subject to arrest by Campus Security officers or Baltimore City police. Trials for arrested persons are conducted in the state courts of Maryland.
  • Skateboarding is permitted on paved and bricked paths only. Skateboarding on stairs, benches, railings, and any other than paved or bricked paths is prohibited. Skateboarders are urged to use caution and yield to pedestrians.

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Policy on Political Activities

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, The Johns Hopkins University cannot intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. Violation of this prohibition could cause the university to lose its tax-exempt status or incur excise taxes imposed on political expenditures. To ensure that the university does not jeopardize its tax-exempt status or incur excise taxes on political expenditures, the university, including any individual acting on behalf of the university, will not engage in any of the following on university property, during any university function, or otherwise using university resources or facilities:

·  Endorsing any candidate for public office

·  Donating or contributing to any candidate s campaign

·  Participating or engaging in political fund-raising events

·  Publishing or distributing statements for or against any candidate

·  Engaging in any other activity that favors or opposes any candidate

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Postering

Postering must adhere to the Postering and Advertising Policy Guidelines of the Office of Facilities Management.

The rules and regulations governing posters and other forms of advertising on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus are designed to encourage the promotion of sanctioned events and activities on campus in a fair manner.  In addition, posters and other forms of advertising should not disrupt academic classes, programs or activities and should not damage the property of Johns Hopkins University.  Failure to follow the following guidelines may result in removal of posters, fines and/or disciplinary measures.

  • Tape or other adhesives should not be adhered to painted, finished or glass surfaces.
  • Bulleting board fliers should be 8.5" x 11" and not affixed over another flyer. 
  • Larger posters are permitted, however, individuals and groups are asked to recognize the need to share postering space and allow equal use by all student organizations. 
  • Fliers may be placed on the side door entrance of Levering Hall (near Levering Market) and the new advertising stands (e.g., new stand between Hodson Hall and Garland Hall).
  • Fliers advertising expired events or not meeting this policy’s criteria may be removed.  
  • Content of posters and banners does not normally require approval or editing by the University.  However, individuals and groups are asked to be aware that community members, including children, may have access to posters in public spaces and content should be appropriate.  The following items are prohibited from all public advertising.
    • advertisements for free alcohol or which promote unhealthy alcohol practices
    • advertisements which promote hate speech or events

To contact Facilities Management directly, click here.

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The Office of Residential Life also maintains the following advertising policies:

  • All groups or departments must register all items posted in the residence halls in the AMR 2 Office of Residential Life. 
  • Flyers, posters and notices may be hung on COMMON AREA BULLETIN BOARDS ONLY.
  • Only one copy of the poster may be placed per designated area/bulletin board; all advertising must be 8½ X 11 or smaller.  Anything posted in other locations will be removed and the group involved will be reported to the SAC for sanctioning and may have all postering privileges in the residence halls suspended for a designated period of time. 
  • The following places are designated for postering on residential hall bulletin boards:

          o       AMR 2 MAILROOM

          o       WOLMAN MAILROOM

          o       AMR 1 LOBBY

          o       McCOY LOBBY

          o       WOLMAN LOBBY

          o       33RD STREET LOBBY OF CHARLES COMMONS

          o       CHARLES COMMONS MAILROOM

  • All advertising requires the student group to be registered and to identify itself on the poster, along with a contact person and information, and information about the event or program.
  • Posters and flyers must not include the mention of any alcoholic beverages or anything else that would imply alcohol.  Groups must not advertise events that are held in establishments that are primarily bars.  Advertising for campus events at which alcoholic beverages are served must not include any reference to alcohol, e.g., "drink specials."  “Refreshments available" would be an acceptable substitute.
  • Posters must not contain material that is pornographic; harasses any individual or group on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or sexual orientation; contains a message of hate or a threat of violence; or otherwise violates University policy.
  • For mailbox stuffing registration, you must obtain the proper documentation from the AMR 2 Office of Residential Life.  All mailbox advertising must meet all guidelines established in this policy.  All mailbox advertising must be 1/4 page or smaller.
  • Commercial advertising is prohibited in the residence halls.  

All other Postering Locations
Check with Residential Life Office before posting in any residential area, with the exception of designated boards. Check with department offices before posting on their boards.

Penalties for Improper Postering

1st Offense: $25 and restrictions of postering to one poster per bulletin board for the remainder of the semester
2nd Offense: $50 and continued restriction of postering
3rd Offense: $75 and the group is placed on probation for the remainder of the semester and must meet with the Executive Board to discuss further action.

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Poster Locations
Levering Hall: Outside Levering Market (Garland and Arellano sides), lower Levering hallway, and Union Desk

Gilman Hall: North and south entrances, outside bank in basement, next to Outdoors Club Board, near Post Office door, in the basement Southwest, Southeast, Northeast corners, second floor East hallway, and outside HUT bathroom

MSE Library: M-Level by pay phones, on B, C, and D levels near elevators
Remsen: First and third floors

Residences: A & B, each AMR house, Wolman, McCoy: one board per floor, AMR and Wolman mailrooms, McCoy lobby, and the top steps next to the Snack Bar

Maryland Hall: First floor

Shaffer: Next to rooms 3 and 100

Outside: Outside Levering, and between MSE and the Remsen – Charles Street Gate.

Lamp Posts
The tying of ribbons and balloons is permitted on lamp posts across campus, subject to the approval of Plant Operations.  No adhesives may be used on lamp posts, as the ink from flyers and posters leaves permanent residue. For approval, send your group name, dates you wish to use the lamp posts, and your reason for doing so to studentactivities@jhu.edu.

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Scheduling and Room Use

Room Reservation Policy for Levering Hall, Shriver Hall, and the Mattin Center Meeting rooms 160, 161 and 162
At the conclusion of each semester, recognized student groups may reserve space for the subsequent semester during scheduling week. All groups are limited to reserving one 90-minute weekly meeting and two special events. Two weeks after scheduling week, groups may reserve additional spaces with the approval of the scheduling coordinator.
Each student organization will designate not more than two people per academic year who will take responsibility for reserving rooms with the scheduling coordinator. Please contact Pat Forster, scheduling coordinator, at 6-2224 or e-mail her at pataf@jhu.edu, with your scheduling representative’s name, telephone numbers, and e-mail address.

Any group failing to use a confirmed room for two consecutive meetings without formally canceling the room with the scheduling coordinator may have their remaining reservations canceled for that semester. In addition, if your group has been suspended and appears on the FROZEN ACCOUNT list, please resolve those issues before coming to reserve rooms. If your group does not appear on the list of Recognized Student Groups, please see the office staff so that your status can be verified.

To reserve a room in the Residence Halls
Call ext. x6.8283 or stop by the AMR II room #1202
ResLife Office in person. You can also e-mail at reslife@jhu.edu

Visit http://web.jhu.edu/reslife/reservations/index.html for more information

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Security at Events

When scheduling an event, it may be determined by the Scheduling Office that security is necessary.  Please refer to the Social Events Security Matrix or contact the Scheduling Coordinator at 410-516-2224 for more information. All events with alcohol available in any way must have security present.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING

SOCIAL EVENTS SECURITY MATRIX

(Revised 3/2008)

Level 1

Events that appear to present no liability or security risk for Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff or property.

Events featuring only JHU community performers, faculty speakers, general meeting, private banquets, JHU students only. 

Level 2

Events that pose a minimal liability or security risk to Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff, or property.

Non-JHU speakers, open to college students and/or the public.  Events where cash transactions will be taking place for more than 2 hours.

Level 3

Events that potentially pose a greater liability or security risk to Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff, or property.

Events featuring Non-JHU performers.  Events with no clear boundary between audience and performers.  Events with encouraged audience participation, D.J./live band parties, open to college students and/or the public, non-JHU speakers.

Level 4

Events that have a precedence or potential of liability or security risks to Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff, or property.

**Events serving alcohol

**If an event by a student organization is open to college students and/or the public and alcohol is being served, 2 commissioned JHU officers will be required in addition to the private security officers hired according to the Security Matrix established for these events.  JHU Security has the right to require commissioned officers for non-alcohol events also if they feel that an event may pose greater liability or security risk to Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff, or property.  The number of officers needed will be decided on an event by event basis.  The decision for requiring additional JHU officers may include, but is not limited to mode of advertisement, projected attendance, type of speaker/performer, and contractual obligations designated for the event.

The following are standard security guidelines by venue.  The Department of Student Development and Programming and/or JHU Security reserve the right to make modifications to this list in order to insure the safety of Johns Hopkins students, faculty, staff, guests, and facilities.   All security arrangements must be completed 2 weeks prior to the event.  Security requests made within 2 weeks of the event may not be honored.  Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the event.  Any cancellation fees incurred will be applied to the requesting student group’s budget.

#  Of Officers

# Of Officers

#  Of Officers

# Of Officers

Level  1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Great Hall

0

2

4

4-6

Glass Pavilion

0

2

4

4-6

Arellano Theater

0

1

2

N/A

Shriver Aud.

0

2-5

6-10

N/A

SDS Room

0

2

4

N/A

Swirnow Theater

0

1

2

N/A

Recreation Center

0

6

13

N/A

C.C. Ballroom

0

2

4

4-6

Outdoor Events

0

Varies

Varies

Varies

**Student events held in venues on the Homewood Campus not listed above are subject to same guidelines.

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Pricing for Security:

$25.00 per hour per JHU Officer (4 hour minimum)
$15.00 per hour per SAFE Officer (4 hour minimum)
$18.00 for a Supervisor

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Student Publications

The University encourages and promotes the free exchange of ideas on campus.  In order to facilitate that interest, it has designated locations on campus for the distribution of student newspapers, magazines and other publications.  Registered student organizations that produce printed publications must be sure to distribute those publications in accordance with university policy.

All publications must be approved by the Director of Student Activities before they are distributed around campus.  If publications are distributed in the MSE Library without prior approval, they will be discarded immediately. 

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Table Space

Need a space to promote your groups, sell tickets for your next event, or promote any tupe of future student activity?

Try the Q level space, which is 8' x 13' (large enough for an 8 foot table and a couple of chairs) on the north end of Q level, next to the Keyser Quad entrance doors.

We welcome you to use this library space and look forward to you giving it a try.

Requests to Use the Quad Level

Requests to use the Quad Level for student events must be made in writing (e-mail is fine) to Bettie Cook (bettie.cook@jhu.edu) in the Support Services Office at least five business daus in advance of the date of the event.

Requests must specify:

  • The name of the student group responsible for the event
  • The date and hours of the event
  • The nature of the event-what will be taking place

Permission to use the Quad Level for an event is given on a first come, first served basis.  Onlu one event may run at a time.

Conditions for Use of the Library's Q Level for Events

NOTE:  If your event does not involve giving away food, please ignore those specific instructions below.

Requestor is responsible for providing any furniture needed for the event and for removing same within 24 hours after the event.

Event may not obstruct entrance to and egress from the library, except on the tables the requestor provides and on designated bulletin boards.

If requestor is providing food or drink, drinks must me in containers with lids and food should not be pre-packaged.

Requestor must display on the event table a sign the library has prepared, which states:  Food Is Permitted ONLY On The Q-Level.  Requestor should pick up the sign at the Security Desk on the Main Level.  Requestor must return the sign to the Security Desk after the event.  Persons working the event should remind students food must be eaten on the Q-Level.

Requestor is responsible for leaving the premises after the event in the same condition as it was before the event.

Requestor is responsible for the behavior of people working on the event.  Excessive noise and behavior disruptive to patrons will not be tolerated and could result in shutting down the event.

Sheridan Libraries
3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 516-8335

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Freshman Quad

The Freshman Quad is reserved through the Office of Residential Life

Tax Exempt Status

The University has sales tax exemptions for purchases made in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). The University’s sales Tax Exemption is valid for purchases made by purchase order, University check, or University procurement card. Note that vendors can refuse the sales tax exemption on purchases paid with a personal check, credit card, or cash. The University will not reimburse sales tax paid by employees for University purchases. The University is exempt from sales tax on out-of-state purchases that are shipped to either Maryland or the District of Columbia.

Student organizations may only use the tax exempt status in conjunction with University-related programs.  Copies of the certificate are available in the Office of Student Activities.

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Tax ID number Certificate (W-9)

In the event that a group provides services to another entity and is paid for their services (i.e. performing arts group at another University), a W-9 form may be necessary. Copies of the certificate are available in the Office of Student Activities.

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Today's Announcement's

Students and student groups wishing to post on Today's Announcements are asked to note:

*Announcements for an event will be made one time. Follow-up announcements on the same subject generally are not allowed. Ordinarily, announcements that are not outdated will be allowed to remain "live" for a maximum of two weeks.

*Announcements are for JHU-related news and information only. Announcements will not be made for outside groups or non-Johns Hopkins events.

*Submission requests are due by 12 noon the business day prior to posting.

*Student groups may post information for an inital group meeting once each semester. Subesquent requests listing general meetings will not be posted.

*Student groups also are asked to list a contact number , e-mail, or website within the content portion of their request.

To review the policies go t
http://web.jhu.edu/announcements/students/policies.html

Vending and Solicitation

Students may solicit (advertise) events on campus only if their group is with the Office of Student Activities. 

All vendors who wish to sell their goods in the Levering Union, on the Levering patio, or on the quadrangles during special events such as Commencement must apply to the Office of Student Development and Programming in the Mattin Center. Student Development and Programming retains the right to determine the appropriate vending times, locations, and goods sold. Vendors are required to sign a license agreement with the Office of Student Development and Programming. All other restrictions noted below apply.

  • Residence Hall solicitation is prohibited.  This includes slipping advertising under or placing it on individual doors.  No door-to-door peddling is permitted.
  • Commencement vendors must apply to the Office of Commencement Programs.
  • Vendors will refrain from selling goods displaying the name Johns Hopkins University or the Johns Hopkins University seal or logo.
  • Vendors will be prohibited from selling items that directly compete with items sold in other establishments on campus. 
  • Sales of computer or telecommunications equipment must be coordinated through the Purchasing Department
  • Credit card promotions to students are prohibited. 

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Van Fleet Program

Vans are available for all SAC-recognized student groups. However, with a limited number of vans serving more than 175 student-run organizations, these vehicles tend to be the rarest and most sought after commodities that are available to Student Activities Commission groups. The following information ahs been provided in order to ensure that your particular SAC organization has equal access to the van services, which are provided by the Department of Student Development and Programming in Levering Union.

Only van requests made in person are honored. To reserve a van in person, students must fill out a form with all requested information at the Department of Student Development and Programming in Levering Hall. Confirmation will be received within three working days. All requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The form requires the following information:

  • Date and time requested. Be very specific.
  • Budget Code. Requests without budget codes are not honored.
  • Your name, local phone number, title or position and e-mail address.
  • Driver’s name (drivers must be van certified by The Johns Hopkins University through the Levering Hall Department of Student Development and Programming), license number and phone number.
  • Your destination and distance from The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus.
  • Your purpose. Is this a social event, retreat, service project, etc.

 Because of the increased risk involved in long distance (150 miles or more) and overnight trips, before a reservation can be confirmed, the requestor must meet with the Student Services Assistant. While speaking with the Student Services Assistant, the requestor will be asked a series of more in depth questions than what is asked on the Van Request Form. Groups should be prepared to use outside sources should the request not be approved.  For more information about the Van Fleet Program, please click here.

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Social Event Registration

If your organization has an off-campus social event, you must register it with the Office of Student Development and Programming. This could potentially prevent you from problems with Johns Hopkins University as well as the law. The form is available on the Office of Student Development and Programming website, or click here. Failure to register a social event with the Office of Student Development and Programming could result in consequences for your organization.

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Vendor List 

This is a list of vendors that you may find to be useful resources during event planning and other activities. There are thousands of vendors out there; this is only meant to be a sampling.

All-Purpose Vendors

COSTCO WHOLESALE
9919 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21220
410.574.7500

K-MART
5425 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21229
410.869.0333

K-MART
5100 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21206
410.483.3500

TARGET
5230 Campbell Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236
410.933.9632

TARGET
1238 Putty Hill Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21286
410.823.4423

WAL-MART
2399 N. Point Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21222
410.284.1584

WAL-MART
8118 Perry Hills Court
Baltimore, MD 21236
410.882.9815

Arts & Crafts

A.C. MOORE
8115 Honeygo Blvd. #E
Baltimore, MD 21236
410.931.7580

ART THINGS, INC.
2 Annapolis Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.268.3520

CRAFT CORRAL
20 East Ellendale Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.8188

EMERY'S ARTS & CRAFTS
325 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707
301.490.0160

JO-ANN FABRICS & CRAFTS
927 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21204
410.296.3080

JO-ANN FABRICS & CRAFTS
6510 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21228
410.744.2020

MICHAEL'S
52 West Ridgely Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
410.308.2552

MICHAEL'S
1951 East Joppa Road
Parkville, MD 21234
410.668.8004

SCRAP SHACK
700 Montgomery Street
Laurel, MD 20707
301.776.6476

UTRECHT
229 West Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.727.7004

Audio-Visual Services

AUDIO VISUAL DEPARTMENT, JHU
3 North Wyman
410.516.8303

DISCMAKERS (CD PRODUCTION)
7905 North Route 130
Pennsauken, NY 08110

LONG MEADOW PRODUCTIONS
203 Gina Court
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301.839.3461

SOUND RESOLUTION
1994 Moreland Parkway, Suite 8
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.990.9506

SSI AUDIO SYSTEMS
1011 Rose Anne Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
410.761.1072

BBQ Rentals

Party Plus
1 Beaver Court
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
410-771-1997
Propane Grill: 3'X2'
$55.00
Includes propane
Charcoal Grill: 5'X2'
$55.00
Does not include Charcoal** Party Plus requires a $25.00 Claiming Deposit which is refunded to you once the grill is returned.
http://www.partyplusrentals.com/partyequipment/foodservice.html#Anchor-NE-2779

Loane Brothers
1302 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson
410-823-6050
Charcoal Grill: 5 feet
$50.00 for the grill $30.00 for charcoal that goes with it (Total: $80.00)
Time: Use for up to 4 days
http://www.loanebros.com/

Bus Rental

FERGUSON'S CHARTER BUS
46 South Franklin Road
Baltimore, MD 21223
410.945.9000

JOY MOTOR COACH
4917 Gilray Drive
Baltimore, MD 21214
410.426.6162

RIDGEWAY MOTOR COACH
7618 Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
410.655.9000

ROHRBAUGH'S CHARTER SERVICE
7694 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21236
410.882.7501

WOODLAWN MOTOR COACH
6523 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21228
410.744.3300

YELLOW TRANSPORTATION
2100 Huntingdon Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
410.880.0999

Car & Van Rental

ALAMO RENT-A-CAR
2307 N. Howard St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.235.6665

AVIS RENT-A-CAR
813 Dulaney Valley Rd.,
Baltimore, MD 21204
410.828.6425

BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
401 W. Pratt St.,
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.276.7266

BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
900 York Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21204
410.825.0454

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
Howard St. & 25th St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.889.3121

PRICELESS AUTO RENTAL
2201 N. Howard St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.243.6950

RELIABLE RENT-A-CAR
5700 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410.358.4000

RENT-A-WRECK
1018 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
410.823.0053

THRIFTY CAR RENTAL
2042 N. Howard St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.783.0302

U-SAVE AUTO RENTAL
910 Taylor Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21286
410.337.7342

Catering

AU BON PAIN
10 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.727.9827

BIDDLE STREET CATERING
215 East Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.727.7777

EDDIE'S SUPERMARKETS
5113 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
410.323.3656

G&G'S CREATIVE CATERING
P.O. Box 20218
Baltimore, MD 21284
410.823.5050

SASCHA'S CATERING
527 Lovegrove Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.539.6103

SIMPLY ELEGANT CATERING
400 Grey Rock Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410.484.4554

SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES
AMR-I, Wood House
Johns Hopkins University
410.516.6676

TRUFFLE'S CATERING
1 East Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.332.1000

ZEFFERT & GOLD CATERING
6601 White Stone Road. #E
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

Costumes

ARTISTIC COSTUME & FUN SHOP
1304 Goucher Blvd. #L1
Baltimore, MD 21286
410.321.1121

A.T. JONES & SONS
708 North Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.728.7087

CIPRIANO DANCEWEAR
9705 Ft. Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20707
1.800.746.6787

DANCE SUPPLY
5065 East Hunter Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
1.800.328.7107

HOLY LAND, INC.
1107 Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.433.4334

RUTLEDGE COSTUME CO.
2315 Cecil Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.889.8895

Custom T-Shirt

ACTIVE IMPRINTS
1655 Chaff Drive
Finksburg, MD 21048
410.876.7729

JNJ COLORING
P.O. Box 5490
Towson, MD 21285
410.488.4500

JUST EXTREME GRAPHICS, INC
7964 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410.284.5522

LAX WORLD
7 Fox Tail Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410.561.7304

MARYLAND SCREEN PRINTERS
1801 Portal Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
1.800.899.8337

SPECIALTY MARKETING & PRINTING
9008 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
410.922.1233

Entertainment Services

Astro Events
9621 –A Philadelphia Road
Baltimore, MD  21237
1-800-244-JUMP (5867)
www.astrojump.com

PEDESTAL EVENTS GROUP
14715 Dorsey Mill Road
Glenwood, MD 21738
410.442.1040

SHOWBIZ PRODUCTIONS
1200 G Street NW, 800-049
Washington, DC 20005
202.723.4215

Flags

FLAG DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK
235 Washington Avenue, #B3
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718.789.7484

THE FLAG SHOP
301 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.625.2212

Florists

CREATIVE FLORISTS
2015 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.234.0302

FOXGLOVE DESIGNS
10 West Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.244.7228

GORDON FLORIST
3113 Saint Paul Street #15
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.467.6116

RADEBAUGH FLORISTS & GREENHOUSES
120 Burke Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
410.825.4300

General Equipment Rental

ABC RENTAL CENTER
6502 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
410.485.4133

Astro Events
9621 –A Philadelphia Road
Baltimore, MD  21237
1-800-244-JUMP (5867)

www.astrojump.com

PARTY PERFECT
899 Airport Park Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410.590.5650

SUNBELT RENTALS, INC.
8510 Old Hartford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
410.661.0500

TAYLOR RENTAL
9 West Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410.252.9440

Party Supplies

IDEA EXPRESS
11684 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818.326.1135

ADVERTISING ALTERNATIVES
6045 Wynford Drive
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248.851.0994

PARTY CITY
6311 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
410.377.3100

PARTY CITY
10385 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
443.394.6900

Photocopies & Programs

COPY CAT
2445 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.889.4800

KINKO'S
3003 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.467.2454

SIR SPEEDY PRINTING
401 Washington Avenue, Suite LL5
Towson, MD 21204
410.825.1300

Posters

ADVANCE PRINTING
6836 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
410.254.1111

CEM PRINTING
97 A. North Langley Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
410.768.1210

DOCUPRINT IMAGING
4 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.539.3127

EMPIRE PRINTING & SPECIALTY COMPANY
3916 Vero Road, Suite F
Baltimore, MD 21227
410.247.3453

GRAPHIC FORMS & PRINTING
15030 Kenwood Court
Woodbine, MD 21797
1.800.854.1069

JHU PRINTING SERVICES
6 Garland Hall
Johns Hopkins University
410.516.8025

MINUTEMAN PRESS
4147 Patterson Press
Baltimore, MD 21215
410.358.8447

MT. ROYAL PRINTING CO.
6310 Blair Hill Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
410.296.1117

WESLIN ASSOCIATES
751 Rockville Pike, Suite 12A
Rockville, MD 20852
301.340.0091

Promotional Products

ADVERTISING ALTERNATIVES
6045 Wynford Drive
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248.851.0994

SAS PROMOTIONS
12508 Dover Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410.561.0800

Signs & Banners

BALTIMORE CANVAS PRODUCT
2861 West Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
410.947.7890

F.W. HAXEL CO.
200-202 North Pearl Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.539.5579

Table and Chair Rentals

Taylor Rentals/Party Plus
1 Beaver Court
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
410.771.1997

Cheers
300 Reistertown Road
Baltimore, Maryland
410.466.6500

Technical Equipment

BALTIMORE STAGE LIGHTING
Benson Business Center
10-16 Azar Court
Baltimore, MD 21227
410.242.3322

KILLOWATT CREW LIGHTING SERVICES
7737 Race Road
Jessup, MD 20794
410.799.2929

TELTRONIC OF BALTIMORE
2221 Gable Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.646.2600

TELTRONIC OF BALTIMORE
7040 Golden Ring Road
Baltimore, MD 21237
410.687.3554

THEATRE SERVICE & SUPPLY CORP.
1792 Union Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
410.467.1225

Tickets & Wristbands

QUICK TICK
6834 Flintlock Rd
Houston, TX 77040
1.800.231.6144

Trophies & Plaques

A&A TROPHY HOUSE
8635 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21286
410.665.5054

ACTION AWARDS & ENGRAVING
8040 Federal Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031
303.430.4123

BALTIMORE TROPHY HOUSE
332 South Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410.342.4988

ROYAL EMBROIDERY & TROPHIES
1224 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.837.8220

THINGS REMEMBERED
Towson Town Center
825 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
410.828.1018

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