Controversial Carleton motion on cystic fibrosis fundraiser

The full text of the motion, from the Nov. 24 Carleton University Students Association (CUSA) council agenda:

Motion to Drop Shinerama Fundraising Campaign from Orientation Week

Presentation Summary

Whereas Orientation week strives to be [as] inclusive as possible;

Whereas all orientees and volunteers should feel like their fundraising efforts will serve the their diverse communities;

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And Whereas Cystic fibrosis has been recently revealed to only affect white people, and primarily men

Information TransferBe it resolved that: CUSA discontinue its support of this campaign

Be it Further Resolved that the CUSA representatives on the incoming Orientation Supervisory Board work to select a new broad reaching charity for orientation week.

Moved: Donnie Northrup Seconded: Meera Chander