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Fill in all that apply to your event. If you require any help drafting your budget and production plan, please feel welcome to call on the professional staff in Leadership Activities. Only fill the applicable lines. It is expected that all responsible event planners are familiar with the Financial guidelines set forth by the SGA and the College.  \nI. Expenses/Productions Costs  \nTalent/Artist/Speaker Fee/DJ ([incl. travel](incl. travel), lodging, meals, Agent Commission)  \nVenue Rental & Use Fees (off campus)  \nSound/Lighting/Stage Labor and Gear  \nEquipment Rental (eg. Catering Equipment, snow cone machine... )  \nPiano Tuning (equipment maintenance)  \nFood, Snacks, Bartending or Beverage Services  \nLodging  \nTransportation  \nDecorations  \nCostumes/Props/Scenery  \nT-shirts/Give-aways  \nAdvertising  \nTicket Printing or Box Office Costs/Programs  \nOther Expenses:  \nOther Expenses:  \nTotal:  \nII. Projected Income  \nTo estimate ticket income, multiply conservative expected attendance by ticket price – this money is generally considered UNRELIABLE and should not be a considerable part of the foundation of your budget!  \nAnticipated Ticket revenue (if any) .  \nClearly indicate the math (Ticket price $   x   =   )  \nAdditional Revenues expected from sales of items, etc.  \nTotal Projected Income  \nIII. Funding  \nAmount in Club Account (Current Ledger Balance)  \nAmount budgeted from your Club's available funds for this event  \nAdditional Sponsors (if any): (Offices, academic departments, etc)  \n1. Amount Pledged  \n2. Amount Pledged  \n3.Amount Pledged  \nTotal:  \nIV. Projected Profits/ Loss from this event  \n* Note that MANY student events cost more money to produce than will be made. That's ok! If you anticipate profit from this event, where do you hope to apply those funds? (beneficiary, organization account, a specific future event, a party to thank all who helped.... )  \nProjected Profits/Loss  \nExplanation  \n*NEED CHECKS? Please note it takes 7-10 days to process checks through the SGA Financial Coordinator.  \n*Remember that you cannot enter into a contractual agreement until you have secured all of the necessary funds and Leadership Activities has reviewed the contract!!!  \n*NEED A CASH ADVANCE? Fill out a cash advance form, available from the SGA Financial Coordinator, and allow for 7-10 days to process the check.  \n* NEED PETTY CASH? Need cash for change or shopping for your event? Sign out a cash box with the SGA Financial Coordinator. Most cash boxes have $50 in singles to help you make change for your event. Additional arrangements may be discussed in advance. ([kscully@skidmore.edu](kscully@skidmore.edu))  \nIf admission is ‘Free”, please state. If multiple prices, please note all categories and costs, e.g.: “Skidmore Students @ $3, All others $5. For parties, we encourage a discounted rate for early arrivals, i.e.“one dollar off admission before 11 pm.”","cbCaicfZnYsixrbm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicfZnYsixrbm","pdf",40290,"English","# Expenses/Productions Costs\n## Talent and production line items\n## Equipment, services, and other expenses\n# Projected Income\n## Ticket revenue estimation\n## Additional revenues\n# Funding\n## Club account and sponsors\n# Projected Profits/Loss\n## Explanations and required procedures","[{\"question\":\"What expense categories are included in the Skidmore sample event budget?\",\"answer\":\"The template covers talent or artist fees, venue rental, sound/lighting/stage labor and gear, equipment rentals, piano tuning, food and beverage services, lodging, transportation, decorations, costumes/props/scenery, T-shirts/give-aways, advertising, ticket printing/box office costs, and an other-expenses section.\"},{\"question\":\"How should projected ticket income be estimated in this budget page?\",\"answer\":\"Multiply the conservative expected attendance by the ticket price, and clearly indicate the calculation. 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