I'm not sure what happened last time our group held this function. Don't worry if the activity has not worked in the past. This DOES NOT mean that the Board will deny your request. The SAC Executive Board requests this information simply to insure that mistakes which were made in the past concerning the administration of a particular activity are not made again. If the activity or function for which your group is requesting funding has never been tried before, be prepared to defend both its logistics and its necessity to the SAC Executive Board.
Comparative pricing can also be useful.
Even when provided with this extensive list of rules and guidelines, it can sometimes be difficult for group leaders to write clear and concise budget proposals in order to obtain the funding which their organizations require.