May Hot Topic: Planning for the Year Ahead
Here are some tips from the FY09 Region H RCNE, Jessica Nayes, for preparing for the year ahead:
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Can you believe it? Another year in SWE is nearing the end. As we all finish up classes, projects, final exams and moving on to our summer adventures, keep in mind a few things you can do to plan for “the year ahead”!
- National Conference: October 15-17, 2009. Start making your travel arrangements early, because you won’t want to miss the next national conference, being held in Long Beach, California! I’m sure many of us midwesterners enjoy getting out to see an ocean now and again!
. - Upload a current resume to the SWE Career Center. No time like the summer when you’re free from classes (well, unless you’re in a summer session) to do that always fun job of updating your resume! By the time those fall career fairs come around, you’ll be ready to focus on getting that next job with an already-polished resume. (Don’t forget that the National Conference always has a career fair too!)
. - Connect with SWE through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
. - Visit My SWE Communities to connect with other members, network and gather information on leadership resources, reports and documents.
. - Renew your SWE Membership.
. - And last, but not least, enjoy your summer!
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….stay tuned for more useful planning tips, including a “Checklist” of what SWE Officers needs to accomplish each month!
Governor’s Update: Region G Leadership Summit
To: Region G Members
From: Mary Ann Walsh, Govenor, Region G
REGISTER for the Region G Leadership Summit
Saturday – May 30, 2009
Athens, Ohio
Ohio University and Holiday Inn Express
Region G is hosting our 2nd annual Leadership Training Summit on Saturday, May 30, 2009! The local host for the weekend is Ohio University and the OU Collegiate SWE Section.
The weekend is targeted to all SWE officers and leaders: Section president, Section vice president, Treasurer, Secretary, Section committee chair, Section committee member, Region Officer, Council Representative (COR), Region Collegiate Representative (RCR), Region Collegiate Newsletter Editor (RCNE), Newsletter, Senators, Webmaster, Counselor to Collegiate section, Advisor to Collegiate section, National and Section Committee members. Registration for the training summit is now OPEN. Registration is unlimited and Region G will also sponsor the hotel for up to 4 members from each section in Region G (collegiate and professional) to attend this Leadership training weekend! Section presidents should coordinate which 4 members from the section will receive the sponsored hotel accommodations.
Please register to attend the training by May 23:
via the attached spreadsheet and email to Mary Ann Walsh or Deb MacKay or via Survey Monkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Kvdxf2ENuJnSi4_2b8T57iag_3d_3d
Please complete Hotel Accommodations by May 8, 2009:
If you are traveling from greater than 3 hours driving distance to Athens, OH and will be arriving on Friday, the region will reimburse you for maximum of 2 nights at the hotel.
All others, with exception of those who live in Athens, OH, will be reimbursed for maximum of one night. You are requested to share a hotel room. Reimbursement will be at ½ the hotel room cost for professional members and at ¼ cost for collegiate members.
You must reserve your hotel accommodations directly through the hotel by May 8, 2009. You will be responsible for any cancellation fees and other charges to the room.
Holiday Inn Express 11 East Park Drive
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740-592-4640
SWE rate is $65.00/room (+12.75% tax).
The hotel will allow up to 4 names to be listed for the room.
Program :
The program will be listed on the websites and will include training and working sessions covering: SWE officer duties, reporting to SWE, awards and applications, tactical and strategic plans, SWE Region G policy making, Region G website development, and SWE national conference readiness. Saturday Training will begin around 8:00 am and finish around 4:30 pm. The weekend also provides the opportunity for all SWE officers and leaders to learn from each other and share best practices; your participation will make the weekend a success.
See the Region G website; Region G Blog and SWE Community, Region G Goings for details and information updates.
Thank you,
Mary Ann Walsh, Governor, Region G
SWE: FY10 Committee and Task Force Member Volunteer Application
To: SWE Professional and Collegiate Members
Cc: Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Region Governors, and
Committee/Task Force Chairs
From: Nora C. Lin – SWE FY09 President-Elect
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I am pleased to announce the call for FY10 Committee and Task Force Member Volunteer applications. The power of our committees and our volunteers is what moves SWE forward to do outreach, networking, and professional development. Our committees and task forces are also a major aspect of our talent development pipeline process. Make plans now to join our SWE volunteer team for FY10!
To indicate your interest, please complete the online volunteer interest form or go to SWE Committees on the web site. Please submit your form by May 8, 2009 . You will also find a complete list of committees and taskforce seeking volunteers, a description of the committee/task force, and a description of specific volunteer needs, if applicable. You will be contacted by the leader of the group in June to kick off your involvement.
I encourage all of you to think about the opportunity of serving on a committee or task force. Thanks to all who are currently serving. I am looking forward to another great year of progress!
