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VACURH 2007
Virginia Tech
May 4, 2006
Contents
3.
Letter from the Conference Staff
4.
Letter from the Director of Residence Life
5.
Campus Information
6.
Conference Overview
7.
Schedule
8.
Sleep (Housing Information)
9.
Eat (Dining Information)
10.
Meet (Meeting Information)
11.
Activities
12.
Spirit Guidelines
13.
Spirit Awards Template
14.
Philanthropy
15.
Sponsorship Letter
16.
Programming Currents
17.
Program Proposal Form
18.
Program Evaluation
19.
Registration Information
20.
Delegate Registration Form
21.
Advisor Registration Form
22.
NCC Registration Form
23.
Financial Risk Assumption Form
24.
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
25.
Participant Disclaimer Form
26.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy
27.
Tentative Budget
28.
Conference Staff Bios
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May 2, 2006
Dear VACURH delegates, NCCs, and Advisors,
This conference is all about trying new things, making an impact, and
representing the school you come from. We want everyone to be willing to
explore the vast ocean of resources surrounding them. VACURH is just the
place to try something you might have thought “fishy” or to reel in some
knowledge and experience.
Often times at conferences we catch lots of useful tools and information, but what
happens after we reel them in? Many delegates simply toss them right back into
the great blue abyss. One of our biggest conference goals concerns what
happens after VACURH. We want all delegates to take back their “catch of the
conference” and to share the new things they have learned with their RHO.
Everyone at VACURH is representing their school. You may be a small fish in a
big pond or a small fish in a seemingly giant ocean, but we are all part of
something bigger. Nothing resonates clearer at a conference than school pride.
At this conference, we want you to show us what your pond is like in the midst of
interacting with all the other schools of fish.
Whether you are fishing for leadership, spirit, members, or fun, VACURH 2007 is
just the place to make a splash!
Hope you swim by soon!
Fins and splashes,
Meagan M. Callihan
Jeyfe Sucgang
Meagan Callihan
Conference Co-chair
Jeyfe Sucgang
Conference Co-chair
….and the rest of your VACURH conference staff!
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Virginia Tech
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University began in 1872 with 132 students
and 2 programs of study. Currently it is popularly known as Virginia Tech and has
evolved into a comprehensive university of national and international prominence. As
Virginia’s largest university with over 25,000 students and one of the top 50 research
institutions in the nation, it is an institution that firmly embraces a history of putting
knowledge to work. That tradition is rooted in our motto, Ut Prosim: “That I May Serve,”
and our land-grant mission of instruction, teaching, and solving the problems of society
through public service and outreach activities.
Our eight colleges (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture & Urban Studies,
Engineering, Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Pamplin College of
Business, Science, and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine) and
Graduate School offer more degree programs than any other university in the state with
60 undergraduate and 120 graduate offerings. Virginia Tech is one of the nation's
leaders in developing and using instructional technologies.
The Residence Hall Federation
The Residence Hall Federation of Virginia
Tech serves as the governing and
programming body for the Virginia Tech
campus and its 9,000 residents. The RHF
possesses one key mission—“to improve
residence life in any manner possible.”
The many volunteers who are committed
to providing residents with a positive living
and learning environment through
legislation, programs, campus wide
activities and community services carry out the Residence Hall Federation’s mission.
The National Residence Hall Honorary
The mission of the Virginia Tech NRHH is to serve the Virginia
Tech community by recognizing leadership, providing
resources, encouraging programming and giving service
through a diverse organization of support on a local and
national level. NRHH does so based on the foundation of the
university motto, Ut Prosim: “That I May Serve.”
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Conference Overview
Conference Dates
February 9-11, 2007
Location
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Housing
Amerisuites
1020 Plantation Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-5636
Holiday Inn
900 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7001
Dining
D2
all-you-care-to-eat dining hall
Meeting Location
Squires Student Center
Email Address
[email protected]
Website Address
to be announced
Conference Capacity
200 delegates
Registration Deadlines
Registration Deadline
January 22, 2007
Late Registration Deadline/Alternate Notification
January 29, 2007
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Schedule
Friday, February 9
3:00-6:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM
7:00-7:50 PM
8:00-10:00 PM
10:00-12:00 AM
Delegates Arrive at Squires Student Center
Dinner—D2
Roll Call Practice
Roll Call
Activities—Breakzone
Saturday, February 10
7:30-8:30 AM
8:45-9:45 AM
10:00-10:50 AM
11:00-12:30 PM
12:45-1:35 PM
1:45-2:35 PM
2:35-3:10 PM
3:10-4:00 PM
4:10-6:10 PM
6:10-7:30 PM
7:30-9:30 PM
9:30-1:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
General Session
Programming Session I/NCC Meeting
Lunch
Programming Session II
Programming Session III
Break/Selection of Top 10 Programs
Top 10 Programs
State Meeting
Break
Banquet
Dance
Sunday, February 11
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
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Sleep
HOTEL
Total
Capacity
(# of
rooms)
Banquet
spaces or
meeting
rooms? Size?
Continental
Breakfast?
Hosted a
college
conference
before? How
accommodating
with noise,
etc.?
Room rates
Holiday Inn
University
900 Prices Fork
Rd
Blacksburg, VA
24060
(540)552-7001
148
rooms
180-200 max
(Banquet
Room);
banquet Room
can be divided
into 3 rooms; 1
room w/ 45
capacity
No, but can
set up
breakfast
coupons
within cost
of the room
Yes, student
engineers’
conference last
week
Robin—sales
manager,
discount for
large groups.
Approx $79 rate
AmeriSuites
Blacksburg
1020 Plantation
Rd
Blacksburg, VA
24060
(540)552-5636
94 rooms
1 meeting
room, theatre
style, seats 50
Yes
Yes
Approx $74 per
room per night
Indoor pool
Jeremy Allensales
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Eat
Friday
Dinner
1. D2
2. Meal Cards with the option of going anywhere on
campus ($6-$8)
Saturday
Breakfast
1. Continental Breakfast at the hotel
2. Breakfast buffet in Old Dominion Ballroom
Lunch
1. Pizza from a sponsor in Old Dominion Ballroom
2. Box lunches from Personal Touch Catering in Old
Dominion Ballroom
Dinner
1. Banquet
Sunday
Breakfast
1. Continental Breakfast at the hotel
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Meet
1. Squires Student Center
o Opening Session: Squires Colonial
o Roll Call: Haymarket Theatre
o Programming: various rooms on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
floors
o Board Room: Squires Colonial
o Banquet: Owens Banquet Hall
o Dance: Commonwealth Ballroom
o Entertainment: Breakzone and various rooms on the
1st floor
2. McBryde
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Opening Session: McBryde 100
Roll Call: McBryde 100
Programming: various rooms
Board Room: McBryde 113
Banquet: Owens Banquet Hall
Dance: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires
Entertainment: various rooms
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Activities
Friday
o Breakzone
o Board games and mafia
o Movie
There will be a wide range of activities to participate in at
VACURH 2007. On Friday night you can head to Breakzone,
where you can go bowling, play pool, or play table tennis.
Go over to the Hospitality Room at the back of Breakzone
(room 116) for chicken tenders, pizzas, subs, cookies and
chips, veggie and fruit trays, and many more culinary
delights. Here, you can also find board games and cards.
Additionally, there will be a movie to watch as an alternate
activity.
Saturday
o Dance
o Board games and mafia
o Movie
Saturday night you can participate in the dance and
swapshop, enjoy board games in the Hospitality Room, or
watch a movie.
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Spirit Guidelines
Sea Scape (Banner)
-
No larger than 3’ x 4’
School name must be visible
Conference theme must be incorporated
Banner must represent school spirit/campus life
Banners will be judged on the aforementioned rules as well
as creativity, organization, and artistry
Fish Bowl (Display)
- No larger than 2.25’ x 2’, no height restriction but must be
able to get through a door
- Displays will be judged on originality, creativity, school spirit,
and incorporation of conference theme
Show and Shell (Roll Call)
- No longer than 5 minutes in duration
- Technology requirements must be submitted to the
webmaster no later than a week before the conference
- Must introduce school, incorporate conference theme – Go
fish!
- Schools will be given a particular fish on Friday to use in roll
call for extra points
Awards
- Awards will be given as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Awards given for Banner, Display, Roll Call, Philanthropy,
and Most Spirit Overall
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Philanthropy
Children’s Book Donation
We are asking delegations to collect children’s books to donate for
children in the New River Valley community through the Blacksburg
Public Library. Books should be new or very lightly used. Books can
be of any grade/age level and an effort should be made to gather a
wide range of books. The VACURH conference staff will also be
orchestrating book collection on the Virginia Tech campus and
through collection bins in local bookstores. Delegations may also opt
to set up collection bins within their communities. In the event that
delegations choose not to collect books, monetary donations may
also be made in the form of a check.
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Residence Hall Federation of Virginia Tech
Serving Virginia Tech for 30 Years
_____________________________________________
109 E. Eggleston Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24060-0428
Phone (540) 231-9RHF, Fax (540) 231-5011
Office Ground Floor, Hillcrest Hall
http://www.rhf.vt.edu
Email [email protected]
Dear Potential Sponsor:
Hello, my name is Jill Arney, and I am a sophomore student enrolled at Virginia Tech. I am a
member of a team of leaders planning to host the Virginia Association of College and
University Residence Halls (VACURH) conference here at Virginia Tech in February 2007.
The purpose of VACURH is to "design and facilitate programs and informational services to
promote the educational goals of residence hall students through discussion groups,
seminars, speakers, annual conferences, and other means of information throughout the
year." VACURH is the state organization of NACURH (National Association of College and
University Residence Halls), the leading national organization advocating for the interests
and welfare of residence hall students, while also providing opportunities for their personal
growth and development. It is an organization of students committed to developing
leadership, honoring diversity, recognizing achievement, as well as stimulating engagement
and involvement among students who reside in college and university residence halls.
The dedicated conference team sees VACURH 2007 as an excellent opportunity to
represent all that Virginia Tech and its student leaders have to offer. The theme of the
conference is Go Fish! This conference is all about trying new things, making an impact, and
representing the school you come from. We want everyone to be willing to explore the vast
ocean of resources surrounding them. VACURH is just the place to try something you might
have thought “fishy” or to reel in some knowledge and experience.
We plan on making VACURH 2007 the best state conference ever through the
implementation of innovative ideas by our talented team. In order for us to host a successful
conference, we are asking distinguished companies to aid us in financial and/or product
donations. In return for your support, you will obtain state-wide recognition, as more than
twelve colleges and universities in Virginia send delegations of students and advisors to
attend the conference. This provides you with both the opportunity to help a worthwhile
cause as well as a way to gain recognition and support from the colleges and universities
affiliated with VACURH.
Thank you very much for taking time to read this letter and consider your future gains
through sponsoring VACURH 2007 at Virginia Tech. If you would like to visit our website for
more information, please do so at ????????????. I look forward to contacting you within the
coming weeks to discuss any questions you may have. If you would like to contact me,
please email me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jill Arney
Jill Arney
VACURH Sponsorship Chair
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Programming Currents
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
[Diversity and Campus Issues]
Deep Sea Dive
[Personal Development]
Catch of the Day
[Social]
Sharks and Minnows
[Leadership Development]
Fish out of Water
[Other]
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VACURH 2007 Program Proposal Form:
VACURH 2007 Program Selection:
In order to be eligible to present a program at VACURH 2007, please provide the
selection committee with the following information:
1) A summary of the program including your goals for the program
2) A brief outline of the program
This information is required in order to provide the highest quality programming at
VACURH 2007. Please also see the quality programming agreement at the end of this
form.
This is a:
Program
Roundtable
School Name:
Program Title:
Primary Presenter’s Name:
Phone Number:
Address:
Email:
Secondary Presenter(s):
Possible Time Conflicts:
NCC
NRHH
Other
Please select the appropriate current for your program:
-One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Diversity and Campus Issues)
-Catch of the Day (Social)
-Deep Sea Dive (Personal Development)
-Sharks and Minnows (Leadership Development)
-Fish out of Water (Other)
Audio/Visual Programming needs:
Overhead Projector
Whiteboard/Chalkboard
LCD Projector
TV/VCR
Other
Summary of Program (Please write 75 words or less on your program as you like it to
appear in the programming binder):
Outline of program:
*Quality Programming Agreement*:
It is the mission of VACURH 2007 to provide the highest quality programming possible.
Therefore, as a program presenter you must be dedicated to providing quality
programming which is educational and informative to the delegates. By submitting a
program application, you are agreeing to present a quality program. Thanks for
submitting and have fun planning!
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VACURH 2007 Program Evaluation
Program:________________________________________________
Presenter’s Name:___________________________________________
Please rate the following on a scale of 1-10, with one being the worst and 10
being the best.
Organization
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Content
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Interest
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Clarity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Overall rating
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
What was the best part of the program?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________
What was the best thing that you learned?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________
How will you take the information learned and implement it at your school?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________
Additional Comments:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________
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Registration
Delegate Registration:
The delegate registration will consist of:
Registration Form
o This form will be a general information form for the delegate’s name, gender,
phone number & e-mail address, t-shirt size, position, dietary/other needs,
roommate preference, and emergency contact.
Release and Assumption of Risk Form
o This form is an agreement that the person will be responsible for any
damage and/or injuries incurred during or traveling to and from the VACURH
2007 conference.
o This will require a parental consent if the delegate is under the age of 18.
VACURH Business Agreement
o This is a behavioral agreement that the delegate will be responsible for
his/her conduct, and that he/she will take full financial and personal
responsibility for any damages.
o Also, this also states that he/she will comply with the alcohol and drug policy
that NACURH upholds. The NACURH alcohol and drug policy stipulates that
alcohol and illegal drugs are not to be possessed or consumed in the
duration of the conference.
o This agreement also states that the delegate will be asked to leave (at
his/her expense) if they violate any of the NACURH policies.
o This will require a parental consent if the delegate is under the age of 18.
Advisor Registration:
The advisor registration will consist of:
Registration Form
o This form is the same as the Delegate Registration Form.
Release and Assumption of Risk
o This form will be similar to the Delegate form, without the parental consent.
VACURH Business Agreement
o This form will be similar to the Delegate form, without the parental consent.
RHA/RHF Information
o This form would be filled out by the National Communications Coordinator
(NCC) of each RHA/RHF attending the conference.
o This form will ask for the institution’s name, the NCC’s information, the
advisor’s information, the RHA/RHF address and phone number.
o This will serve as a reference for the conference staff.
Financial Information
o This form will be completed by the NCC with the approval of the RHA/RHF
advisor and the accounts manager.
o We will require that each institution send one check with the total amount
incurred for the conference for all advisors and delegates. (We will provide an
easy to use spread sheet for calculations.)
o An email address will be required for receipt of registration materials
confirmation.
o All payments will be paid by check only; made out to the Treasurer of Virginia
Tech.
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VACURH 2007 Registration Form
Delegate
General Individual Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Gender:
Birth date:
Delegate Status:
NCC
NCCit
1st time delegate
RHA President
NRHH
Advisor
State Board
Alternate
Other
T-shirt Size:
Emergency Information
Contact Name:
Relationship:
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
Insurance Provider:
Policy Number:
Provider Phone:
Other
Dining:
Please list any dietary needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc):
Roommate Preference:
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VACURH 2007 Registration Form
Advisor
General Individual Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Gender:
Birth date:
T-shirt Size:
Emergency Information
Contact Name:
Relationship:
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
Insurance Provider:
Policy Number:
Provider Phone:
Other
Dining:
Please list any dietary needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc):
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VACURH 2007 Registration Form
Delegation Registration
NCC Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Institution Name:
RHA/RHF Information of Institution
Address:
Phone number:
E-mail:
Delegation Information
Total number of delegates:
Number of alternates and names (please also send in delegate registration forms
for alternates:
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Financial Risk Assumption Form
The assumption of financial risk involves the acknowledgement of the risk associated
with pre-registration and pre-payment for VACURH 2007 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University (Virginia Tech). Since many fixed costs are associated with
planning and running the conference it is unfeasible and unlikely that full refunds to
conference delegations will be permitted unless weather related. Under no
circumstances will individual refunds take place. In the unlikely event that the
conference is cancelled, the Finance Committee will evaluate surpluses and reallocate
funds evenly amongst delegations. In the event that an entire delegation is unable to
attend due to weather, a 24 hour notification of the absence (or likelihood of absence) is
required for any later refund considerations. Again, refunds will be allocated on
conjectured budget surpluses.
Due to the potential obstacle of inclement weather in Blacksburg, VA during February,
there is a possibility that travel conditions may prevent the attendance of some or all
delegations. Additionally, conditions on the Virginia Tech campus and its surrounding
areas may be threatened if inclement weather presents. If this were to result in the
closing of the University, a cancellation of the conference would be the outcome.
I acknowledge the financial risk associated with VACURH 2007. I understand that no
individual refunds will be allotted under any circumstances and that delegation refunds
will only be permitted in justifiable situations and under unforeseen circumstances. I
further understand that refunds can only be given in the event of budget surpluses and
that they will be distributed through fair and efficient means.
Delegate Name
College/University
Delegate Signature
Date
Advisor Signature
Date
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Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and
Indemnity Agreement
Assumption of Risks: Participation in VACURH carries with it certain inherent risks that
cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks
vary for each activity, but range from (1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and
sprains to (2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries,
heart attacks, and concussions to (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.
Indemnity: In signing this document, I agree to indemnify and hold Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits,
procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought
as a result of my involvement in VACURH and to reimburse them for any such expenses
incurred.
I further agree that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended
to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Virginia and that if
any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding,
continue in full legal force and effect.
I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully
understand its terms, and understanding that I am giving up substantial rights, including
my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am singing the agreement freely and voluntarily,
and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to
the greatest extent allowed by law.
Delegate Name
College/University
Delegate Signature
Date
Advisor Signature
Date
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Participant Disclaimer Form
I,
, in consideration of the Virginia
Association of College and University Residence Halls (VACURH), Inc., and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) allowing me to participate in the
VACURH 2007 conference hereby agree to the following: I release VACURH, Inc., and
Virginia Tech, their officers, agents, and employees from all liability for damage and
injuries which I may sustain as a result of my attendance at and travel to and from the
VACURH 2007 conference. I agree to protect, hold harmless, and indemnify Virginia
Tech and their officers, agents, and employees against all claims, suits, liabilities, of
demands for injuries to any person and/or property growing out of my participation in the
VACURH 2007 conference. I specifically assume all risks associated with participation
in the events of the conference and all else related to the conference, as well as travel to
and from all conference activities, and the risk of damage or injury from any cause,
action, omission or occurrence caused by Virginia Tech or VACURH, Inc., their officers
and agents, including acts of omission constituting negligence.
Delegate Name
College/University
Delegate Signature
Date
Advisor Signature
Date
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy
Alcohol and illicit drugs are nationally recognized as substances that may have a
negative effect on the lives of college students. As a leadership organization that works
largely with college students under the legal drinking age, it is recognized that alcohol is
not needed for a good time or to promote positive growth. Illicit drugs can be lethal.
Therefore, all events in which VACURH funds are used will be designated “alcohol and
drug free.” The method of enforcement will be at the discretion of the Conference Staff,
in consultation with advisors.
I,
, have read and understood the
aforementioned VACURH policy on the use of alcohol and other illicit drugs and/or
substances and furthermore agree to adhere to these policies during my participation at
the VACURH 2007 conference. I am fully aware that failure to adhere to these policies
may result in my removal from the conference and disciplinary action by my college or
university and/or removal from Virginia Tech. I further understand that my removal from
the conference will result in a loss of all conference privileges and that my delegate
registration fee will be forfeited entirely.
Delegate Name
College/University
Delegate Signature
Date
Advisor Signature
Date
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Tentative Budget
Quantity
Delegate Add-on
$10.00
Entertainment
DJ (Saturday Night)
Activities (Friday & Sat. Night)
Decorations (Saturday Night)
Hospitality Room
Miscellaneous
Lodging (AmeriSuites)
$74/night, 4 persons/room
$18.50
State Board Accommodations
Transportation
2-15 passenger vans
Food
Friday Dinner (Meal Cards)
$8.00
Saturday (Breakfast)
Saturday (Lunch)
Banquet
Personal Touch Catering
$20.00
Conference Support
Printing (Marketing & Graphics)
Speaker Gift
Staff Motivation
Room Reservations
Awards
Recognition
Conference Pack
Tee shirts
$4.00
Name Tags
Total Costs
Delegate Fee
Advisor Fee
Lodging Double
Lodging Single
Quantity
125
150
175
200
$1,250.00 $10.00 $1,500.00 $10.00 $1,750.00 $10.00 $2,000.00
$200.00
$1,200.00
$50.00
$200.00
$100.00
$200.00
$1,200.00
$50.00
$200.00
$100.00
$200.00
$1,200.00
$50.00
$200.00
$100.00
$200.00
$1,200.00
$50.00
$200.00
$100.00
$2,312.50 $18.50 $2,775.00 $18.50 $3,237.50 $18.50 $3,700.00
$92.50
$92.50
$92.50
$92.50
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$400.00
$1,000.00 $8.00 $1,200.00 $8.00 $1,400.00 $8.00 $1,600.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$2,500.00 $20.00 $3,000.00 $20.00 $3,500.00 $20.00 $4,000.00
$500.00
$40.00
$75.00
$200.00
$500.00
$40.00
$75.00
$200.00
$500.00
$40.00
$75.00
$200.00
$500.00
$40.00
$75.00
$200.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$500.00 $4.00
$100.00
$600.00 $4.00
$100.00
$700.00 $4.00
$100.00
$800.00
$100.00
$11,020.00
$88.16
$12,532.50
$83.55
$14,045.00
$80.26
$15,557.50
$77.79
$106.66
$143.66
$102.05
$139.05
$98.76
$135.76
$96.29
$133.29
125
150
175
200
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Bios
Jeyfe Sucgang is a sophomore Biology and Psychology double major.
She is a resident advisor in Johnson Hall and serves as the Director of
Facilities and Operations for RHF. She is also a member of the Filipino
American Student Association (FASA) and the National Residence Hall
Honorary (NRHH) and attended VACURH 2006 at Radford University. As
conference co-chair, Jeyfe has a lot of pride in bringing the conference to
our university and feels it will be a great opportunity for Virginia Tech.
Meagan Callihan is a junior Biology major and Spanish minor. She
serves as the Director of Leadership Development for the
Residence Hall Federation. She has both attended VACURH and
SAACURH and is extremely passionate about conferences!
Meagan is very enthusiastic about co-chairing VACURH 2007.
Jill Arney serves as the Sponsorship and Resources chair and is a
sophomore Biology major and Business minor. She is currently the
RHF Director of Elections, and she was also a member of Virginia
Tech’s SAACURH 2005 delegation. Jill is excited about hosting
VACURH 2007 because she loves the conference experience and
cannot wait to share the VT campus with the rest of the state.
Cindy Davis is the chair of the Hospitality and Entertainment
Committee. She is a Political Science major with Sociology minor.
She serves as the Director of Community Service and Philanthropy for
the Residence Hall Federation. Cindy looks forward to meeting
everyone attending VACURH 2007 and is enthusiastic about all our
campus has to offer!
Rasneek Gujral is a junior Biology major and Music minor. In the past
she has served many roles within the Residence Hall Federation
including Secretary. She is currently the NRHH Secretary and a
Resident Advisor. Rasneek is serving as the Roll Call and Spirit
committee chair.
Kori Harrow is a senior Psychology and English double major.
Over the years, she has served as RHF’s Director of Elections
and worked as a Resident Advisor and House Supervisor. With
a fondness for programming and “fishing” for new ideas, she has
attended both the VACURH and SAACURH conferences. She
is excited to be the Housing and Transportation committee chair
for VACURH 2007!
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Meghan Kelleher is a sophomore History major with Leadership and
Biology minors. She is a student teaching assistant (STA) in the
Residential Leadership Community. As an STA, Meghan team teaches
with a professor for a freshman leadership class where she is able to
lead small group discussions and mentor first year students. Meghan is
also an active member of the Marching Virginians and avid Hokie fan.
Meghan serves as the programming co-chair for VACURH and is
excited to work with student life and help plan the conference at Virginia
Tech.
Meredith Moore is a sophomore Communication major with minors
in Sociology and Leadership and Social Change. She is a
Community Service Assistant (CSA) in the Residential Leadership
Community. This semester she has helped to raise over $20,000 to
bring Rudy Ruetigger to speak in the Blacksburg Community. As a
freshman, Meredith was a hall representative for the Peddrew-Yates
Hall Council. She is the chair of Registration for VACURH and is
excited to be involved with student life once again.
Manisha Patel is a sophomore Economics and History double
major. She is the President of the Residence Hall Federation and
is the Assistant Director for VACURH. Additionally, she loves
college basketball and the color pink! Manisha’s role on the
committee is to share her experiences from the 9 conference she
has attended and to help the conference staff with any questions!
Douglas Pichardo is a sophomore Computer Science and Computer
Engineering double major with a Math minor. He is the Director of
Technology for RHF and serves on the Registration and Technology
committee as the conference webmaster. This will be Doug’s first
conference!
Paul Rittenhouse is a junior Mechanical Engineering major. He is a
Resident Advisor and has served as Parliamentarian of the
Residence Hall Federation. Paul serves as the Finance Committee
chair.
Jarred Roenker is a sophomore Accounting major and the RHF
Treasurer. He has attended the VACURH conference and loved the
experience. Jarred is a very spirited Hokie and hopes that spirit can
permeate the planning and execution of VACURH 2007!
Susan Sherbak is a senior Hospitality and Tourism Management
major. She is the president of the Virginia Tech chapter of NRHH
and is an Undergraduate Hall Director. Susan is serving as co-chair
of the Food and Banquet Committee.
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Priya Vasa is a sophomore Biology major with minors in Spanish
and Leadership and Social Change. She is a Community Service
Assistant (CSA) in the Residential Leadership Community and is
the chair of the committee working to bring Rudy Ruetigger to the
VT campus. She is serving as the Programming chair for VACURH
2007. Although this is her first conference experience she is very
excited!
Yolanda Avent is serving as the VACURH 2007 conference advisor.
She is also the advisor for the Residence Hall Federation and is
Director for Hillcrest Hall. Her participation in VACURH, SAACURH,
NACURH, and business conferences will be beneficial to the planning
and implementation of VACURH 2007.
Committee Advisors:
Yolanda Avent
Colin Chadwick
Alison Malloy
Ro Settle
Tricia Smith
Evelyn Wallington
Jonathan Wylie
Housing and Transportation, Registration
Technology
Food and Banquet
Sponsorship
Programming and Facilities
Finance
Spirit
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
AND CONSIDERATION!
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