Like frozen yogurt? 

Want to help support recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities? 

Go to Menchie's THURSDAY 5/16 and FRIDAY 5/17 with the flier on the facebook event (printed or a picture on your phone/email) and 20% of all the $ spent will be donated back to SIFF!

YOU MUST SHOW THE FLIER FOR $ TO BE DONATED!

Spread the word and invite your friends!

****SIFF (Sharing Interests Forming Friendships) is a WWU student-run organization that works to eliminate the social barriers between people with and without disabilities. We do this by matching WWU students with a high school community transitions students and provide resources for them to go on outings in the community to break the barriers and form friendships.

Like their page here: https://www.facebook.com/WWUSIFF

The facebook event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/152452571602961/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

ATTENTION ALL CLUBS!!!

BioLife and WWU Red Cross Club have set up a competition that will be on-going until the end of the academic year. Clubs with the most people donating plasma at the end will get *$1000* (1st prize) and $500 (2nd place). Plus, individual club members keep the money they are paid by BioLife for their personal donations. We also have bonus coupons, etc in the Club Hub (VU 425). Stop by and check it out!

Don't miss out on this fun and potentially VERY rewarding club competition that will build team spirit, put money in your personal pockets (plasma donors get paid), maybe result in big bucks for your club, and benefit a good cause at the same time!

If you have any questions, contact Red Cross Club at wwuredcrossclub@gmail.com.

Morgan Heetbrink
AS Club Support Specialist
"The Club Hub" | VU 425
as.clubspecialist@wwu.edu

Hey everyone!

 I can't believe it's already elections season! Only a few days in and the list of candidates is already quite long and many of the names may be your friends or coworkers in the AS. In an effort to save the Elections Board from having to hear a grievance, everyone please read the following endorsement section of the AS Elections Code. This section clarifies what an AS employee and otherwise affiliated persons can and can't do in their capacity as an AS affiliate.

III. Endorsements
a. AS offices, officially recognized AS programs, and AS councils and committees (standing or ad-hoc) may not endorse candidates or measures, and may not organize events, spend money, or use any AS resources for or on behalf of a candidate or measure. The logos of AS offices, officially recognized AS programs, and AS councils and committees (standing or ad-hoc) may not be used on any campaign materials.

b. Current AS employees, including AS Board Members, may, as individuals, endorse candidates or initiatives, though they may not identify themselves as AS employees, identify their position within the AS, or speak on behalf of the AS when doing so, with the exception of AS Board Members in their official capacity on a referendum campaign, though they may not speak on the behalf of the AS when doing so.

c. AS employees, including AS Board Members, may not endorse a candidate or measure in AS publications, AS public forums or while acting in their official capacity (e.g. during committee meetings, Board meetings etc.), with the exception of AS Board Members in their official capacity on a referendum campaign for which they are the official sponsor(s).

d. AS employees, including AS Board Members, may, as individuals, work on a campaign for or against a candidate or a measure. AS Board Members may work in their official capacity on a referendum campaign for which they are the official sponsor(s).

e. AS clubs may officially endorse candidates or measures of their choice starting on the first day following the Mandatory Candidate Meeting [4/12/2012]. AS clubs may not organize events, spend money or use any AS resources for or on behalf of a candidate or measure.

f. Candidates or measures may not be publicly endorsed at an AS sponsored event. Candidates may speak at AS sponsored events for campaigning purposes if, and only if, all candidates for their position have been offered the option of speaking for equal time, at least three (3) days in advance. This Code only requires that the opportunity be offered. The candidate may still speak if their opponents decline. For the purposes of this Code, club Meetings do not constitute AS sponsored events.

Thanks for reading! Let's have a fun, grievance-free election!

Graham J. Marmion
Associated Students Elections Coordinator
Western Washington University
AS.Elections@wwu.edu
(360) 650-7349

Attention Club leaders!!

The "Club Package Deals" for Spring Quarter are open!

The first 10 clubs to request these packages will be eligible for a FREE club promotion package through the Publicity Center. If you are not one of the first 10 clubs to apply for one of these packages you may be turned down and not receive the free promotion so apply ASAP. If you received a package during Fall or Winter Quarter please ignore this message; we would like as many clubs as possible to have access to these packages.

Here is the link to apply:
https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/70203

If you have any questions you can stop by the Club Hub on the 4th floor of the VU or contact as.clubs@wwu.edu.
Thank you and have a great Spring break.

Morgan Heetbrink
AS Club Support Specialist
VU 425 “The Club Hub”
as.clubspecialist@wwu.edu 

Attention ALL clubs!  Don't miss out on this fun and potentially VERY rewarding club competition that will build team spirit, put money in your personal pockets (plasma donors get paid), maybe result in big bucks for your club, and benefit a good cause at the same time!

BioLife Plasma Services (Bellingham  location) and the WWU Red Cross Club are joining forces to try to increase the amount of Plasma Western students are donating with a very friendly AS Club competition.  Be sure to discuss this with your club members, and even if you think you MIGHT want to participate, show up to the Interest Meeting THIS THURSDAY for free pizza and an explanation of how the competition will work.  

(Check out the image/flyer for event info)

Interest Meeting: MH113 5pm, free pizza and beverages

Actual Competition: On-going until the end of the academic year.  Clubs with the most pints of plasma donated at the end will get $1000 (1st prize) and $500 (2nd place).  Plus, individual club members keep the money they are paid by BioLife for their personal donations.

The WWU Humans Vs Zombies Club invites you to enter the fray during the HvZ Building Clear! Your Mission: Complete various objectives while surviving a building full of zombies! The event occurs on Feburary 23rd and starts at 8:30 pm in the Underground Coffeehouse. It costs $2 a person/per run. You can also play as a zombie and terrify your friends!

For more information, see the facebook event http://www.facebook.com/events/216502245156434/.
Thank you and good luck! 

Those of you who were present for the Club Kickoff on October 5th got this announcement then, but here's a somewhat quiet reminder that in about half an hour the Request for Club Package Deals through the PC will open up on the forms website of the AS Club Activities Office.  There are 20 slots for free (really paid for by Activities Council) promo packages by the Publicity Center.  

Then in winter, there will be 20 more, then in spring, 10 more.  

If the form isn't there any more and it is after 2pm, that is because the 20 slots filled up that fast.  Good hunting.

http://wwu.orgsync.com/Forms 

As you know, Red Square Info Fair starts TODAY! It is on the 24th and 25th 11am-3pm. See you out there!

AS Club Kickoff is on Friday, Oct. 5th (one night only) 4 – 7pm in AW 204 with pizza at the end. It is mandatory for every club to have at least one rep there, but we welcome 2 or 3 members if you want to bring more than one. There are a ton of new updates, streamlined processes, better forms, and even tutorial videos. 

Learn to ASERT your events!! There is a new (and awesome) event planning form that helps guide you through all the steps of planning an event (large or small) and at the same time informs the proper campus event approvers of what you're up to and what you need. It's the ASERT (Associated Students Event RequesT) and it is required to get approval for all club events, which is anything more substantial than regular club meetings or info tabling. Got an event coming up? Jump on the form now if you like: http://wwu.orgsync.com/Forms

New Room Reservation Rule (lot of r's): Only the top 3 leaders listed on your club's OrgSync profile (the form you use to renew the club's active status, Admins control this in 'settings') will be authorized to make reservations for the club. The top 3 are the President/Coordinator, VP/Asst. Coord., and the Budget Authority (or whomever you list in those top 3 blanks). 

We're taking apps for 3 ways to get involved in the Club Hub:
1. Activities Council (volunteer committee, grants funding to clubs, votes on new clubs): http://as.wwu.edu/committees/activities-council/
2. Club PROs (Peer Resource Officers, also volunteer, ~3 hrs/wk helping to make the club experience better for all) - called "interns" last year, but we upgraded the name. Apply at: https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/58247/submission
3. Club Support Specialist (hiring 2 PAID positions) - helping to staff the Club Hub and assist clubs with all that they do. Check the student employment listings on the Western site within the next few days for the posting.

Last Day to Renew Your Club for This Year: Friday, Oct. 19th!  Most clubs have already done this (yay!), but if you haven't, here is a tipsheet on getting it done right: https://orgsync.com/22434/files/237287/download 

The poster says it all, but if you want in on the facebook events, here they are:

June 27 - Pretty Little Feet
https://www.facebook.com/events/195344243925480/

July 11 - Kore Ionz 
https://www.facebook.com/events/385296194852592/

July 18 - Cumulus
https://www.facebook.com/events/252823431486245/

July 25 - Ruvara Marimba Ensemble
https://www.facebook.com/events/382171465178483/

Aug. 1 - Hot Bodies In Motion
https://www.facebook.com/events/409092779129508/

Big "heads-up" to anyone who is sweating missing the June 1st deadline for registering for the fall Red Square Info Fair.  The deadline for guaranteed table space was just extended to this Friday, June 8th at 5:00pm.  

We've already gotten over 140 AS groups signed up, so it is going great and space is definitely dwindling.  Signup now if you haven't by filling out this form: https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/submission/49598 

See you out there!

~ The Club Hub Staff

The AS Club Kick-Back is a leadership transition event for club leaders and members that will focus on passing the torch, reflecting on past experience, and building new leaders for next year. Dinner and dessert will be provided!

This will be May 8th from 5:00-8:00pm in... AW 204.

Multiple leadership and transition workshops will be offered. These workshops include:
- Breakout A – Legacy Docs / Passing the Torch
- Breakout B – Expressing Experience in Post-College Terms /Languagefor job hunt, resumes, interviews, cover letters
- Breakout C – Accepting the Leadership Role for next year
- Breakout D – Being the Most Effective Member you can Be

There will also be prizes as well as free giveaways! Best of all, it is completely free! Come kick back with the AS Club Activities Office!
 

Register on Orgsync to be guaranteed food!

https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/49181/show

Thanks everyone for your patience! It took us longer than we thought to look through all the great websites and make a desicion, thanks everyone who participated! The websites look great!

Without further ado, we have a tie! The winners of week 3 of Spring Into Orgsync are Foulplay: A Murder Mystery Club and Alpha Kappa Psi! Please contact us at as.clubs@wwu.edu to discuss your award. Congrats!

Spring into Orgsync is almost over!

Please continue to submit end of the year club award nominations! To be eligible, the nomination must be completed by 5:00pm on Friday. We will continue to accept nominations until the 16th but to win week 4 of Orgsync, please get them done by Friday!

Your fellow students present to you the first ever CBE Business Week….
This week long event will showcase evening events coordinated by students for students. This is your opportunity to expand your horizon on all levels from networking with professionals to personal finance and investing! If you would like to participate in an amazing week full of valuable workshops and entertainment check out the calendar of events below!
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• Networking Night – Monday, 5/14, 5-7pm
o Join professionals from Dynacraft (a Division of Paccar), Fred Meyer, Aflac, Wells Fargo, Moulding and Millwork, Northwestern Mutual, Skagit Powder Coating, US Marines, Saratoga Commercial Real Estate and many more for an opportunity to put your networking skills to practice! Space is limited so follow the link below to reserve your spot! The fee for this event will include a ‘surprise' menu full of delicious appetizers handcrafted by Executive Chef Christian Turner.
o This event will also count as a participation event for CBE's Professional Readiness Program!
o Ticket Price = $5.
o Presented by the Professional Women's Association and NHRMA.
o Location: This will be a catered event at the fabulous Giuseppe's which has spectacular views of Squalicum Marina at Bellingham Bay.
o Click on the link here to reserve your spot. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X8G86Y6
• Investing Basics & Market Outlook – Tuesday, 5/15, 5-6pm
o A fantastic workshop that will give you a crash course in the current health of the global economy as well as the basics for investing in the market. Your fellow students and professionals will also be giving you the scoop on SprinkleBit, the FIRST community for online stock trading! If you want to learn to be financially secure you can't miss this!
o Presented by the Financial Management Association and the Student Economics Association
o Location: Parks Hall 210
• Professional Readiness Workshop – Wednesday, 5/16, 6-7pm (time may vary)
o Are you stressed about career fairs or job interviews? Or maybe you would like to improve your overall professionalism skills? Then this workshop is something you CAN'T MISS!
o Presented by Phi Kappa Phi and the Professional Women's Association
o Location & Sign-Up: TBA
• Mr. CBE – Friday, 5/18, 6-8pm
o Join us for the first ever Mr. CBE, an entertaining Male Business Professional Talent Competition! This will be a hilarious event!Now is your chance to laugh your pants off! You never know, maybe you will get a chance to meet Mr. CBE…
o Ticket Price = $4. Proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life and Mr. CBE will be presenting the check. This will be a great way to contribute to a wonderful cause!
o Presented by DECA and Alpha Kappa Psi
o Location: Old Main Theater, WWU Campus
• B2B CBE Happy Hour – Saturday, 5/19, 6-8pm
o End the week by mingling at the CBE Happy Hour that is included in this year's Back2Bellingham event. Connect and network with alumni, CBE faculty/staff and fellow students at a happy hour hosted by CBE Student Clubs. Boundary Bay microbrews will be served along with a variety of appetizers. You may also enjoy a selection of Whatcom County wines provided by Mt. Baker Vineyards. Also, there will be a selection of nonalcoholic beverages.
o Ticket Price = $10
o Presented by CBE and CBE Student Clubs
o Location: Miller Hall – Collaboration Space
o Click on the link here to sign up. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CBE-Student-5-19-2012

Thank you again,

Erica Peel
 

Spring Into Orgsync starts today with our first challenge!

From now until Friday, register members online at Orgsync for a chance to win an EDGE Challenge Course or 100 dollars for your club! The club that registers the most members during this week wins! Every club starts at 0 no matter how many members you currently have. Members also must be a part of your club to count. This is about registering new and existing members into your club who have not already signed up!
So how do you register new members??

You can register new members in a variety of ways:
1. Go to “People” on your Orgsync club page and click “Invite Members” at the top right.
2. You can copy the link at the top and paste it into Facebook, Twitter, email, website, etc. When clicked, this will prompt someone to create an account if they haven’t already and join your club
3. OR you can enter in emails in the box below. Once sent, this will start the same process once clicked. You can also resend the email every 3 days once sent.
4. Have everyone in your club sign up during a meeting! Everyone is already there, why not get it done all at once?

This challenge ends Friday at 5pm and a winner will be announced by the following Monday!

You can email the AS Club Activities Office at as.clubs@wwu.edu with any questions! See you online!
 

We have a fantastic opportunity for you this coming month to get to know Orgsync better, gain recognition for your club and win some fabulous prizes! The AS Club Activities Office is hosting a 4 contests over a month-long competition called “Spring Into Orgsync”, and we are offering 400 dollars in prizes and incentives for your club! The contest is will be from April 9th through May 6th and we will have a new competition every week with a winner announced at the end of every week.

So how can you win some great prizes for your club??

Week 1, April 9th-April 13th: Club Recruitment
• The club that registers the most members on Orgsync by the end of this week wins!
• This is your chance to get your existing or new members on Orgsync
• Every club starts at 0 at the beginning of the week so it’s anyone’s game!
PRIZE: EDGE Team Building Challenge Course OR 100 dollars cash for your club!

Week 2, April 16th-April 20th: Photo Upload
• Every club that uploads a group picture of their club is entered to win. The winning club will be drawn at random
PRIZE: 100 dollar Pizza Party!

Week 3, April 23rd-April 27th: Web Design
• The club with the best Orgsync hosted website wins!
• Websites will be evaluated on creativity, functionality, and best use of Orgsync tools
• Website tutorials will be every Weds at 3:00pm in VU 543
PRIZE: 100 dollars cash for your club!

Week 4, April 30th-May 4th: End of the Year Club Nominations
• Fill out a survey with your nominations for Leader of the Year, Most Active Club Member, Most Outstanding Program, Best Collaborative Event, Unsung Hero, Club of the Year for all our categories, New Club of the Year, and overall Club of the Year.
• This survey will be located under Forms on Orgsync
• A form will be selected at random and the nominator will win the prize for their club
• The more club members that fill out the form, the better your chances are!
PRIZE: BBQ at Lake Whatcom or 100 dollars cash for your club!

Remember Spring into Orgsync starts next Monday! Make sure to tell all your members about all of the incredible opportunities available in the SPRING into Orgsync competition so they can truly help you win!
 

Email AS.Clubs@wwu.edu with any questions or follow us on Twitter at AS_ClubHub!
 

Want a chance to win one of 5 $20 AS Bookstore gift cards? Take a few minutes and fill out this survey so we can better serve YOU, our reason for being!

The survey will be open through spring break unless we reach at least 1000 students fi...rst...so jump on the feedback wagon and get your name in the hat for a SWEET prize. Share with friends and the drawing may be sooner rather than later!

It takes less than 5 minutes, we promise.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASWWU2012

Hey AS Clubs!

Please check out the email below so you are up to date on election policy and club rules. As election season for the AS Board of Directors is coming up shortly, there are rules clubs need to follow when endorsing candidates. Please email me if you have any questions!

In addition, The Associated Students is hiring 100+ on-campus jobs including working in this AS office! Get paid and get experience in activism, art, business, diversity, education, event planning, environmentalism, human resources, journalism, law, management, marketing, music, outdoor recreation, politics, public relations, radio, television, or social issues. All majors are encouraged to apply for the AS at http://as.wwu.edu/employment to get an amazing job doing what you love.

Election Club Policy

III. Endorsements

e. AS clubs may officially endorse candidates or measures of their choice starting on the first day following the Mandatory Candidate Meeting [04/06/2012]. AS clubs may not organize events, spend money or use any AS resources for or on behalf of a candidate or measure.

f. Candidates or measures may not be publicly endorsed at an AS sponsored event. Candidates may speak at AS sponsored events for campaigning purposes if, and only if, all candidates for their position have been offered the option of speaking for equal time, at least three (3) days in advance. This Code only requires that the opportunity be offered. The candidate may still speak if their opponents decline. For the purposes of this Code, club Meetings do not constitute AS sponsored events.
 

Thanks everyone!

Hello Associated Students club members!

I am a fellow alumnus of Western and previous club leader in the Associated Students. I hope you are having a terrific year with many inspiring meetings, fun times, and great club participation. If you put on events, I know how tough that can be, so thanks for volunteering your time to help involve and educate students. If you have club meetings, I hope you are having some consistent followers and emerging leaders that can carry on your legacy for years to come.

As volunteers in one way or another, I know that you all value getting involved and learning about various opportunities. I also know that as our student leaders on this campus, you know a lot more about Western and are passionate about this school too. Would you like to share your experiences, passions, and knowledge with students who might be coming to Western? Would you like to connect with the future leaders, your future classmates, and future change-makers at this university before they even enroll?

If so, you would want to know about one of the biggest events on Western’s campus! Western Preview is a chance to connect with high school students who have been admitted to Western and are deciding whether WWU is the right place for them. Over 3,000 students and their families will be attending and we need 300 volunteers to make them feel welcome here. As a volunteer, you get to share your passion for WWU, and also get free meals and a t-shirt. From my experience, volunteering for Western Preview has been a huge benefit to me personally and my club’s involvement. I have been able to connect with future leaders of various clubs and engage with new people to help them get to where they want to be.

INFORMATION:
What: Western Preview
Who: All Western students are encouraged to volunteer!
When: March 31st (first Saturday of Spring Quarter)
Why: To share our amazing school with admitted students and help them fall in love with WWU again!
How: Fill out this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AdmitVolunteer to register as a volunteer and come to a volunteer training session (pick one) either March 28th or March 29th

Questions or comments? Please don’t hesitate to email or call me at 360-650-7946. I am excited to meet and volunteer alongside all you amazing leaders! If you need any accommodations or access information, let me know!

Brittany Otter

*Si se prefiere informacíon en Español, digame y lo daré a usted.

AS Special Events presents:

The 3rd Annual Laser Tag Tournament
Saturday, March 3rd
WWU Wade King Rec Center
9pm - 1am
$40 per team

Up to 25 teams of 5-7 players will be battling it out for this year's Laser Tag Championship.

How to register your team:
1) Choose a team of 5-7 players (at least 5 must be WWU students)
2) Pick up a registration packet at the Rec Center OR the 6th Floor VU Info Desk.
3) Pay your $40 registration fee at the 6th Floor VU Info desk only.

As always, there will be an award for the Best Dressed team and the Champions. This year - A trophy for each team!

Also included:
PIZZA
Monster Energy drinks
and a live DJ!
 

The AS Club Activities Office is looking for a logo in our office and we need your help!

What we are looking for is either ideas of what a logo can be, what images or words pop into your head when you think about clubs, and if you are feeling ambitious, draw us a quick sketch!

Our office stands for creating community, developing and providing resources for clubs, helping people create what they are passionate about, developing leaders, and serves as a center for club activity and events.

Check out http://as.wwu.edu/organizations/ for other AS Department logos for ideas!

If you can’t draw, don’t worry! Any ideas that come to your mind help us create a great logo! The more ideas, the better! All ideas and sketches will go to the AS Publicity Center for a final design and layout so don't worry about perfection!
You can email any ideas or sketches to as.clubs@wwu.edu by next week!

Thanks everyone!
 

Phi Kappa Phi wants to know:How have YOU contributed to an environment that encourages academic scholarship?

The proposal for the Service Learning Award is as follows:
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Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The WWU Chapter Phi Kappa Phi Service Award will recognize a Western Washington University campus organization that exemplifies the mission of Phi Kappa Phi “May the love of Learning Rule Humanity” through a project completed in the 2011-2012 school year.

The competition is open to all campus organizations that engage its members in activities that broaden academic pursuit and provide service to others. The winning organization will be announced at the Academic Excellence Banquet on May 17, 2012 as part of Scholars Week, and will receive a significant cash award.

To apply, campus organizations should submit an application which outlines the nature of a specific project following the submission format below by April 1, 2012. The project must have been initiated and completed between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012. It should have significant and active student involvement and participation both in organization and project execution. Projects that have the best chance of winning the award are those that:

■have a significant impact on learning
■address a compelling issue on campus or in the community
■involve or serve a variety of individuals
■exhibit originality or innovation
■involve WWU students in both planning and execution
Proposals should be submitted to Phi Kappa Phi at PKP.WWU@gmail.com no later than April 1, 2012 and must include:

■Phi Kappa Phi Service Award Application in the Subject Line
■Club/Organization Name
■Primary Student Contact Name and Email Address
■Faculty/Staff Advisor Name and Email Address
■Organization’s Mission Statement or Brief Explanation of the Organization’s Mission
■Link to the Organization’s Webpage, if applicable
■Name of Project
■Date(s) of Project:
■List of Project Participants
■Project Description: in 300 words or less, describe the nature of the organization’s project focusing on the goals and objectives of the project, the main benefits or impact of the project on others, how the project advances learning for the participants or those served by the project, the timeline of the project, the location in which the project was completed, and the sustainability/viability of the project beyond the completion date. Please include specifics as necessary to fully explain the project.
Please direct any questions regarding your proposal to PKP.WWU@gmail.com.

For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, go to www.wwu.edu/pkp.

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TL;DR: Earn a monetary reward for your campus organization by submitting a 300 word essay by April 1st about a project that your organization did that encouraged academic learning!

If you would like to get your event on the AS wide calender online, we have a new form!

https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/show/45584

Or you can go under forms and fill out the AS Event Calender form.

These forms will go to Cathy Dang in the AS Communications Office. You can also email her at DangC2@students.wwu.edu with any questions!

Hey Everyone!

We are looking for 1-2 Club Hub Interns to join our Club Hub Task Force. The Club Hub Task Force is comprised of interns whose purpose is to complete projects and develop resources as assigned and reviewed by the Club Coordinator. These projects include, but not limited to, peer-club mentoring program, club orientations, club resources, publicity and marketing, social events/event programming, Orgsync improvements, the Club Hub physical space, and workshops for club leaders. This is an unpaid position.

If you are interested, please fill out the form here: https://orgsync.com/22434/forms/show/44608
 

Read the expectations below and email me at as.clubs@wwu.edu with questions or if you would like to learn more about the projects. If you are interested, please let us know by the end of the week and tell your club members too!

Expectations:
 

• Attendance at a weekly meeting is mandatory unless cleared by the Club Coordinator. This time will be used for brainstorming and checking in. These meetings will be an hour or less.
• Club Hub Interns are required to record their hours and what projects they were working on every week through Orgsync on their time sheet. Interns should not let more than a week pass without recording hours.
• Club Hub interns do not have a required amount of hours to complete. However, interns will be periodically reviewed by the Club Coordinator to see if the Task Force continues to be a good fit for the time they can commit.
• Interns are expected to show initiative and thoroughness in completing projects and assignments. When an intern agrees to take on a project, the project will be completed in a timely manner.
• Club Hub Interns will be good representatives of the AS Club Activities Office. Interns will be polite, friendly, and helpful when speaking to customers (club members, officers, employees, and staff).
• This is the first time a task force or a volunteer staff has been attempted in the AS Club Activities Office. Therefore, interns should be flexible, patient, and willing to work in a changing environment.
• Interns report to the AS Club Coordinator with questions, suggestions, and ideas. The Club Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and approving projects and assignments.
• The program will be assessed at the end of every quarter and interns will decide if they would like to continue for another quarter
 

Thanks everyone!

Feb 9th, from noon to 5 in VU 425, Casey Hayden and myself will be taking on the long overdue task of cleaning out the club closet and reorganizing it. We will also be cleaning out things from inactive clubs or anything that is unlabeled, as well as clearing shelf space for other clubs.

If you have anything unlabeled, please plan on stopping by, email me, or take the time this week to label it. It's hard for us to tell what belongs to what club so please do this or it might get thrown out!

Please email me if you would like space but do not have any space currently and I will see what I can do!

Also, if anyone wants to help out, the more the merrier!
 

Hey AS Clubs!

Thank you all so much for your participation at the AS Campus Activities Showcase! We have more clubs and organizations participating than ever before and we owe it all to you! We also have some awards to hand out! The winner from each club category, judged on creativity, enthusiasm, and interactivity, receives 50 dollars for their club account! These funds should be in your account within a few days. The competition was close, but we did have to pick a winner in the end!
 

AS Campus Activities Showcase Winners

Service: Western Students Against Cancer
Environmental: Students for Sustainable Foods
Political: American Campaign Transparency
Academic/Departmental: WWU Marine Technology Club
Ethnic/Cultural: Mixed Identity Student Organization
Recreational: Cuong Nhu Martial Arts
Social Issues: The Vagina Club
Special Interest: Bad WWUlf
Gaming: Super Smash Bros Melee Club
Arts, Music, & Dance: Music Producers Club
Religious: Muslim Students’ Association, the INN, WWU Hillel, 3-way tie!

Pre-Professional & Honorary: Alpha Kappa Psi
 

Because Pre-Professional & Honorary and Religious clubs cannot receive club funding, they will each be included in our club spotlight section and showcased throughout the year.

Thank you everyone for all your hard work! We will be sending out an evaluation survey within a few days and we would love feedback on what went well and how we can make the event even better for next year! As always you can email me at as.clubs@wwu.edu with any questions or comments!
 

Hey AS Clubs!

The deadline for registering for Campus Activities Showcase is next Wednesday, January 18th! You can register on Orgsync by going to forms and filling out Campus Activities Showcase Registration form. We also need your electrical and tech needs by then. If you have signed up for for a mini-performance you will be getting an email soon to discuss the specifics!

This is a great opportunity to network and recruit new members. Plus the winning club from each category wins 50 dollars in cash for their club! Stay tuned for ideas about how you can pump up your table and grab people's attention.

Email as.clubs@wwu.edu or visit VU 425 with any questions!

Greetings fellow students,

On January 15th-16th, 2012, WWU students have the opportunity to participate in the 2012 Viking Lobby Day. Viking Lobby Day allows students to share their experiences and passions, as well as the Associated Students Legislative Agenda. We are experiencing unprecedented deleterious cuts to our educational opportunities and must show legislators the impact access and quality of education at WWU. This experience will empower your voice and help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the challenges presented to our generation and shape the future of our state.

Travel to Olympia and lodging is paid for. Students will be trained to lobby and given information to feel comfortable while meeting with legislators. You do not need any experience, just a positive attitude.

We will be leaving in the afternoon on Sunday at 2PM from the Viking Union, and returning to Bellingham Monday evening. Monday the 16th is a holiday, therefore there is no worry that you will miss any class. If you have any more questions please email Iris Maute-Gibson at asvp.gov@wwu.edu

Below is the link to the lobby day form. Please fill out the form ASAP so we can ensure you get meetings with your elected representative. Secondly, I am also looking for group leaders for lobby day, if this interests you, please let me know. I really hope that all of you fill out the form and are able to attend Lobby Day. Feel free to send this link and email to as many students as you would like! Thank you in advance for joining me in the fight for higher education!

Viking Lobby Day Sign up: https://esign.wwu.edu/admcs/forms/AS/AS_Viking_Lobby_Day_Form3.asp

In Solidarity,

Iris Maute-Gibson
Vice President for Governmental Affairs
Associated Students Board of Directors
Western Washington University
516 High St. Bellingham, WA. 98225
VU 504 C, MS 9106
Cell (360)224-4313
Office (360)650-3736
ASVP.Gov@wwu.edu
"Education should not be the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats
 Please consider the environment before printing this email.
 

Hey AS Clubs! Here in the AS Club Activities Office, we are starting off a Orgsync tip of the week to answer some questions I know people have been having. We will also be giving tips about using club resources in general and a club spotlight section, so stay turned!

Now that your club is renewed and registered on orgsync, how do you get your members online? While introducing a new system is daunting and difficult at first, there are ways to make the transition as smooth as possible and increase membership at the same time.

Use your mailing list:

Don’t wait for members to find you. Send them a personalized message by going to “People” on the side tab and clicking “Invite Members” up at the top. There, you can enter your mailing list at the bottom. Make sure to send them a personal message so they know it’s important to join and not simply a scam website. You can also use the link above and post it on your facebook or twitter. After you have sent your initial message, you can go back to this page at any time and resend the invitation every three days.

Take 10 minutes at your next meeting:

The easiest way to get your members on orgsync is to take 10 minutes at your next meeting to walk them through step by step. Show them how to create a user profile, how to log in, and then how to join your club. Running through the different tools orgsync has to offer is also an effective way to get your members excited and show them the value of the program! It will feel less daunting if they are shown step by step what to do instead of assuming they can figure it out on their own.

Keep your profile active:

Now when students are scrolling through the AS club webpage, they will be directed to your orgsync profile which allows them to be more proactive in getting involved in a club. Make sure your club profile is active and up to date, even if you don’t use the tools often. I’ve spoken with students who have joined a club on orgsync but since there was no meeting event created or listed, they didn’t end up joining the club. Also, make sure to make your profile appealing and friendly! Add pictures, videos, a welcome message, etc so when students are browsing clubs, yours is the one that catches their eye.

Integrate orgsync into your recruitment strategies:

Next time your club is tabling and advertising, add your orgsync link to your fliers, handbills, and posters. You can even check out a laptop and have interested members sign up at your table. It is a more active way of attaining new members instead of just handing them a handbill and hoping that they email you back.

Ask for another orientation:

It was a lot of information to handle in the first round. If you are confused by anything in orgsync, would like a more comprehensive look at a certain tool, or schedule an orientation for your club, contact me at as.clubs@wwu.edu and I would be happy to schedule another meeting.

What things have you done to get your members online?

Hey AS Clubs!
 

Welcome back to school! Here in the AS Club Activities Office, we are starting the year off right with the Campus Activities Showcase! (which is our indoor, sheltered-from-the-cold-and-rain version of the Red Square Info Fair). This is your opportunity to show off your stuff for our Western Community and recruit some new active members for your club! Plus win cash prizes for your club! So get pumped! Check out the information below!

Event: Campus Activities Showcase 2012

Purpose: To bring together all the clubs and organizations on campus that offer ways for students to get involved, and create a fun atmosphere where students will come and check out all that is available to them, and hopefully decide to join, or get involved in some way. Research shows that students who are involved on campus have more success than those who aren’t. So, we want to make sure that students are aware of all the amazing groups that are out there for them.

When: Wednesday, January 25th from 11:00am-2:00pm

Where: Viking Union MPR (Multipurpose Room, VU 605)

Who: “You!”, plus about a hundred other campus groups from all around!

How can you get involved!!

- Performances! – Any group that can showcase, perform, or demonstrate is encouraged to sign up! You’ve got 10 minutes up on stage to show everyone what you are all about! We’ve seen dancing, martial arts, cultural celebration, comedy, musical numbers, and sharing of passions for community service and various causes. If you have questions or wonder whether your performance will work, email me!

- Man a booth! Make your booth stand out with interactive games, swag, and your smiling faces, ex: video games, table-top games, science demos, prizes, and more. The more creative, the better! Check out Orgsync in the weeks leading up to the event for tips on making your booth stand out or stop by VU 425 if you want to brainstorm ideas!
 

- FREE $$$$ for your Group! – Your display could win cash for your organization. Last year only one group could win, but this year, we are offering multiple cash prizes! Group(s) with the best display will get some extra funds transferred into their account as prize money. Displays will be judged on: Interactivity, Overall Creativity, Enthusiasm, and Clarity of Message.
 

How to Sign Up!
 

Sign up by logging into Orgsync and heading to our Community homepage and clicking Campus Activities Showcase. Fill out the form and register your club. If you mark that you would like a performance time, I will be contacting you all soon!

TABLE SPACE WILL GO FAST! Sign up now if you want a spot! Sign-ups will be taken until space is gone, probably only about a week or 2 from now!

Get ready for Winter 2012! It's going to be awesome! As always, you can email us at as.clubs@wwu.edu with questions!

The Club Hub just got a new shipment of supplies for club use!

We've got everything from:

• Posterboard of all colors!
• Markers
• Scizzors
• Tape
• Dry Erase Markers
• Colored Pencils
• Glue
• Construction Paper
• Pencils and pens
• Office supplies
• Paper cutter

But that's not all! We have two computers with free printing for club use! Come check it out or stop by to say hi!

In just a little over 3 weeks after the initial launch of OrgSync at AS Club Kickoff, which put about 150 club leaders into the system, we are now at the 1,000 user mark!  The participation has been a steadily increasing phenomenon of organic growth, and it has been fun to witness.  I know there are at least 2,000 students involved in AS Clubs, so let's keep seeing that steady (and AWESOME) growth!  (hint: invite members).

take care,

Casey Hayden
Student Activities Advisor

P.S. - check out the screenshot pic for cold hard proof.

Hey AS Clubs!

Remember to update your profile information with the names of 5 current WWU students in your club, your club information, and club constitution! Email me at AS.Clubs@wwu.edu if you need a copy of your constitution. It's very important that you have this information on file.

Also we have our top 3 largest clubs and top 3 most involved clubs on campus at the moment. Congrats to Foulplay: A Murder Mystery Club, Bad WWUlf, and Humans Vs Zombies for being our largest clubs on orgsync and SWEA, WWU ACT, and Zombie Defense League for being our most involved clubs. Keep up the good work!

Hi AS Club Leaders,

At the AS Club Kick Off event my co-worker, Beth Parker, and I made an announcement about the services the Center for Service-Learning can provide to clubs and passed around a sign-up sheet for interested clubs. Unfortunately, the sign-up sheet was lost [full disclosure: It is MY fault the sheet was lost, not that of the CSL staff. ~ Casey Hayden] so we are emailing everyone. If you would like to receive updates about upcoming service opportunities and events, please respond to Arcadia's email listed below so our office can stay in touch with you.

The Center for Service-Learning connects students with the Whatcom community by organizing service events and helping students find volunteer opportunities that match their interests and schedules. We can work with clubs to:
- help members find volunteer opportunities related to your club’s mission
- assist your club in connecting with a community organization for a club service opportunity
- partner with your club on a service event advertised to all WWU students to promote work important to your club
- provide resources for group and individual reflection
- connect members with Students in Service, a part-time AmeriCorps program that rewards students who do community service with scholarship money

Whether you are focused on the environment, sustainability, agriculture/gardening, children and education, homelessness, social/political issues, ethnic minorities, health, immigrant populations, or other issues, we can help you find a way to work with these issues in the community.

Please let us know if you would like more information about the Leaders in Service-Workshop on Friday, November 4, 3:00-6:00, the downtown nonprofit tour and service project planning session that Beth talked about. It is designed for any students interested in taking a leadership role in community engagement, or anyone who wants to learn more about the Bellingham nonprofit scene.

I would love to make a 3-5 minute announcement at an upcoming club meeting about service opportunities related to your club’s focus! Please contact me if you would like to learn more, or if you have any additional questions or ideas.

Cheers,

Arcadia Trueheart
Community Engagement Peer Advisor
Center for Service-Learning
(360) 650-7542
www.wwu.edu/csl
Western Washington University
516 High Street, WL 481
Bellingham, WA 98225-9125

Hey AS Clubs! Below are two great opportunities for your club to get involved on campus. Please forward these to your club members!

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The Office of Admissions would like to invite you to participate in Western Fall Welcome (WFW), our largest campus visit program in the Fall, which caters to hundreds of prospective students and their families interested in Western’s academic programs and campus life.

We would love for your participation in the Campus Fair on Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00pm to 2:30pm in the Viking Union, Multi-Purpose Room. Please consider sharing information about your club by hosting a table! We are looking for 1-2 representatives who can staff the table and talk with prospective students.

To reserve a table, please fill out our online reservation form at: WFW CAMPUS FAIR. Please respond or reserve a table using the online form by October 19th at which time we will send a follow up by e-mail to confirm your attendance.

Please feel free to send me an e-mail at Jo.Akehurst@wwu.edu or call (360) 650-2494 if you have any questions.

We hope to see you at Western Fall Welcome!

Thank you,
 

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Hello!
 

My name is Taneum Bambrick and I work for the Women's Center. The Sexual Awareness Center and the WC have recently partnered to put on the event: EROTIC Poetry Night: An Evening of Climactic Expression. This event is being built around club participation. This event will be held on club night (Thursday October 27th) in the Underground Coffeehouse.

Our goal is essentially to create a healthy outlet for sexual expression. Women, and many other groups, are stereotypically not "sex positive," in other words, are not encouraged to discuss and engage in sex acts that would be empowering. We feel that expression in this area, spoken by people of all identities, will create a situation where sexuality itself is a healthy aspect of life for those who would like it to be.
 

Please invite your club members to attend this event. If you have any outspoken souls who would like to submit a poem/story beforehand and then read it at the event, that is what we are going for by sending you this email. Please submit any poetry to ASLabyrinth@wwu.edu. This is your invitation, please come and enjoy an evening focused on love and equality with us.
 

Want to get more involved?

Inter-Club Council and Activities Council is still looking for club representatives. Below is a breakdown of each council and what the position entails. Applications are due ASAP!

Inter-Club Council:

• 1 to 2 representatives from each club category
• Meets bi-weekly
• Expands inter-club communication, improves awareness/ access to resources to clubs. 
• Developing and recommending new resources and services to clubs. (Orgsync!)
• Works to improve the club system

Activities Council:

• 5 club representatives
• Meets weekly, Mondays from 6:30-8:30
• Grants funding to clubs, provides training, recognizes new clubs, and establishes policies.
   

If you are interested, you can apply here: https://esign.wwu.edu/admcs/process/forms/AS/AS_or_University_Committe_Application2.aspx

You can also message Maddy Vonhoff or email AS.Clubs@wwu.edu with any questions! Also if you know someone who might be interested, let them know!

In less than 72 hours from the first mention of the new "Club Package Deals" available from the PC and paid for by the Activities Council, we've gotten over 60 submissions/requests!!  This really shows that when the process for using the PC is streamlined, clubs really do want to use that quality service.  

Clearly, this will cause a bit of a stir for the PC, and the Account Executives will need to look over all these submissions to see if they are all do-able and if the deadlines requested can really be accommodated.  No one was expecting this huge response.  

All of last year, only 40 club jobs were processed in the PC (over a 9 month period!), and now 60 have been submitted in a few days!  Aaaiiyaiyai!  I'm glad you're all excited about the resource and about OrgSync.  Stay tuned for updates on how this Club Package Deal "traffic jam" will be dealt with.  

Casey H.

Major props to all the hardworking AS staffers who put on the Info Fair, especially the Coordinator of the event, Brianne Kumar.  Great job!!