From: Involvement Center
Date: September 21
Subject: Org Updates for September | The LOOP



The Loop | Keeping student org leaders in-the-know
the loop SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Fall Student Org Points Competition Open

The student org points competition has been updated for fall and you can now start earning points to get on the leaderboard.

Each LOOP email contains a link to secret bonus points. See if you can find this week's link.

To see this year's challenges and the leaderboard go here: https://connect.uwstout.edu/involvement/points-badges/

Meal Pack-A-Thon with Rotary 2026 on Tuesday, 06 October 2026 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Meal Pack-A-Thon with Rotary 2026

Clock Tuesday, October 6
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pin Ballrooms, MSC
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Join the Involvement Center and Menomonie Rotary as we pack meals to fight childhood hunger within our community and throughout the world! Sign-up is open to individual students/staff or student organization groups. Packing sessions are an hour long and run from 1:25pm-2:25pm, 2:30pm-3:30pm, 3:35pm-4:35pm, 4:40pm-5:40pm. There are also volunteer shifts available for set-up from 12:00-1:15pm and cleanup from 5:40pm-7:00pm.

Individuals wishing to register for more than one timeslot must select the number of timeslots they'd like in the quantity field before registering. You'll then be prompted to select a timeslot for each ticket.

If you wish to register as a group, each member of your group must reserve their own ticket and be sure to pick the same timeslot. Space is limited in each session, so we suggest that your group registers early as we are unable to hold spaces. Groups should only register for one timeslot to provide opportunities for other students and groups. If you need assistance registering your group, feel free to reach out to Heidi at schaafh@uwstout.edu.

This event is worth 20 InvolveXP Points

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Join University Court

Are you passionate about fairness, justice, and upholding the student code of conduct? As a member of the University Court, you'll play a critical role in ensuring integrity across campus by hearing cases and making important decisions.

What You'll Gain:
• Leadership experience
• Insight into university policies and legal matters
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Service to your campus community
Who We're Looking For:
• Motivated students committed to fairness and integrity
• Individuals who are interested in gaining legal and leadership experience
• People who want to make a real impact on campus life

If interested, visit SSA's Connect page and fill out this form (https://cglink.me/2db/s13257).

Org Re-Registration Open Until 9/30

The student org re-registration process is open until September 30th. In addition to completing the re-registration form on your group's CONNECT page, please do the following:

  • Update your officers on CONNECT. Remove anyone not returning and make sure to add any new officers.
  • Review and update your org's constitution. All orgs will need to upload their constitution that has been updated since 2024 or sooner as part of the re-registration form.

SSA Funding Updates

2026–27 Annual Budget Payment Requests Are Open

Org leaders may now submit payment requests from their approved 2026–27 Annual Budget allocation. Before submitting requests, please complete the Attend to Spend Quiz. Once the quiz is complete, you may proceed with payment requests from your allocation.

Backyard Bash and Homecoming Special Funding Available

New clubs, or organizations that did not request funding for Backyard Bash or the Homecoming Parade during last year’s budget process, may still apply for special funding. Requests can be approved up to the annual budget limits without attending a hearing. Applications are open now through October 15th.

Fall 2026 Contingency Budget Requests Are Open

New groups, or organizations that did not submit an Annual Budget Request for 20206-27, may apply for Fall 2026 Contingency Budget funding. Limited funding remains from last year to support this process. Requests may be submitted now; however, hearings will not be scheduled until the first week of October after the SSA committee has been selected and trained. Please wait for approval before spending funds, as expenses made before approval are not guaranteed to be funded.

Questions about Student Org money?

Check out the Money Matters page on the Involvement Website.  There you will find:

SSA Financial Affairs Committee ( FAC ) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

SSA Financial Affairs Committee (FAC)

Clock Tuesday, September 29
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location pin White Pine, MSC
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Contingency Hearings

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SSA Financial Affairs Committee ( FAC ) on Tuesday, 06 October 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

SSA Financial Affairs Committee (FAC)

Clock Tuesday, October 6
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location pin Northwoods Room, MSC
Calendar Add to Google Cal,Outlook,Yahoo,iCal

Contingency Hearings

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