CSB and SJU Request for Political Speeches, Rallies or Appearances

The College of Saint Benedict recognizes the educational and civic merits of participation in the political process and encourages political awareness among members of the academic community. As an academic institution, CSB promotes free expression of political ideas. Furthermore, the institution is committed to strict neutrality regarding candidates and political events, to providing equality of treatment in so far as possible, and to preserving the right to privacy enjoyed by each of its students. To implement these principles, CSB establishes these policies regarding political campaigns and events in addition to following normal College rules and guidelines. In this policy the word "candidate" refers to one who has filed with the appropriate governmental agency. A group or individual who fails to comply with these policies may be liable under the applicable laws of the state of Minnesota and the internal regulations of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.

Please review the Political Campaigning Policy before completing this form.

Bennie Book Link: https://catalog.csbsju.edu/bennie-book/bennie-bookstudent-life-policies/#_Toc143169062

J-Book Link: https://catalog.csbsju.edu/j-book/j-book-student-life-policies/index.html#_Toc143169062

Please note: The Campaigning Policy is the same for both campuses.

Any individual or group wanting to host a political speech, rally or appearance by a political candidate must complete this form and receive approval before such an event takes place.

Sponsoring Group (if applicable)

Name of Person Submitting Request

Requestor's Email Address

Requestor's Phone Number

Name of Candidate

Candidate's website

Will the candidate be present at the this event or activity

	Yes
	No

If the candidate will not be present, who are the individuals who will be present for this event or activity on the candidate's behalf?

Please identify any others who will have an official role with this event of activity.

Please share any other information regarding your request.

Please provide the location(s), date(s), and time(s) you are requesting to conduct your solicitation activity.

Requested location for campaign speech, rally or appearance.

	SJU Sexton Commons Bus Stop Area
	SJU Sexton Commons Main Floor
	CSB Gorecki Fireside Lounge
	CSB Gorecki Bus Stop
	Public areas of CSB residential buildings
	Public areas of SJU residential buildings
	Other

If you checked other, please indicate the requested location.

Please list all date(s) and time(s) and activity will take place.

Date(s) and Time(s) for requested solicitation activity

Please list all date(s) and time(s) and activity will take place.

Promotional Items, Sales, and Sales Tax

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: The design for t-shirts and all other promotional items must be approved by Aaron Voth, Assistant Dean for Student Leadership & Engagement, before the items can be distributed. Do you have approval for your item?

	Yes
	No: Items do not have a design that requires approval.
	No: You are not able to receive approval for your event until design(s) are approved.
	Not Applicable: This solicitation activity does not include the sale or distribution of t-shirts or other items.

SALES TAX: If any items other than clothing will be sold, the proceeds from the sale are taxable. Groups must report the total sales amount to the appropriate CSB or SJU business office. Is your group selling any items other than clothing?

	No: Nothing is being sold
	No: The item for sale is clothing and is not taxable
	Yes: You must report taxable income to Diane Van Beck (CSB) or Jeremy Scegura (SJU)
	Not applicable: The sales are not being conducted by a CSB or SJU group or individual.

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CSB and SJU Request for Political Speeches, Rallies or Appearances

Any individual or group wanting to host a political speech, rally or appearance by a political candidate must complete this form and receive approval before such an event takes place.

Please provide the location(s), date(s), and time(s) you are requesting to conduct your solicitation activity.

Promotional Items, Sales, and Sales Tax