Fundraising opportunities for the spring semester will be analyzed at the Residence Hall Association meeting today.

Rachel Fisher will be coming in to speak about an event called “29 Dollars in 29 Days,” in which she will be handing out $29 checks to each of the residence halls, the Greek Court, and the National Residence Hall Honorary.

The main purpose of this event is using the money for a wide variation of donations.

A few examples include purchasing food for the local shelter, buying clothes for the needy and other community contributions.

Members of RHA are forming another fundraising event to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Nick Allen, a freshman pre-business management major and RHA member, talked about his plan-of-attack in order to raise money for this foundation.

“A few of us are going to be shaving our heads in the middle of the basketball court during the game at halftime to raise money and awareness about this foundation,” Allen said.

“Everyone should be sure to check out the Facebook group that will be made soon so that students can vote for VIPs, such as the housing professional staff to get their heads shaved,” he said.

He added that there will be big-ticket items and prizes for the top fundraisers.

The Charleston community will be involved in the fundraising, as well as the Coles County Sheriff’s Office.

RHA members will be discussing different events coming up in the next semester such as “Kids and Friends Weekend” happening Feb. 24 to 25, “Social Justice and Diversity Week,” and “Going Green” coming up later this semester.

Allen said RHA formed a constitution committee, so they will be using a new constitution to include the new positions of the General Assembly in a couple of weeks.

The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Stevenson Hall.

Elizabeth Grubart can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].