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Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations

11th Annual Charity Ball: Seeking Donations
The Charity Ball is a semi-formal social event for members of the St. Kates community held to raise money for a local charity. This year we are continuing our commitment to donate all proceeds to "Sarahsan Oasis for Women." Sarah's, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph, provides a welcoming space for women looking for housing, community and safety on a temporary basis. Student Clubs and Organizations can donate any themed gift basket, gift cards, gift certificates, or Save the Date! When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Where: Coeur de Catherine, Rauenhorst Ballroom The evenings festivities include live entertainment by Dueling Pianos, dancing, hors doeuvres, and most importantly, a silent auction of gift baskets.

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11th Annual Charity Ball is soon approaching! General Rules for Effective Meetings Tips for Successful Publicizing Why Team-Building is Important How to Make Meetings fun!

any service for the Silent Auction at the Charity Ball. Deadline for donations is 4 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 9 in Coeur de Catherine, Student Center and Activities Office, room 270. We would like to have a variety of baskets, gifts, and monetary values to reflect our diverse St. Kates community.

General Rules for Effective Meetings

When conducting club/ organization meetings, it is always important to keep some general rules in mind. These rules will allow you and your club/ organization to make the most out of your time. Some basic rules include: Be prepared Encourage teamwork Be specific and concrete when addressing topics or delegating Maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude Stay on one topic at a time End meetings with a laugh

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Tips for Successful Publicizing

creating publicity was well worth it. See the Allow extra time to get Student Organization your information in. All handbook for these publicity reservations fill up fast. At the minimum, guidelines. plan to submit all of your To publicize in the CdC, you must complete the publicity forms 2 weeks Publicity Request form in advance. (available via google doc 2. Follow the on the SCA KateWay Guidelines! page) Your publicity cannot be Word of mouth is the posted if you havent most powerful way to followed the guidelines. advertise Following the guidelines will ensure that your time and money spent on 1. Start Early! Make publicity an integral part of your budget and event timeline Pick someone creative to develop your advertisements Create advertisements that are clear, concise, catchy, and contain the necessary information: time, date, location, who and what areas for the population you are targeting Think of creative, alternative ways to advertise your event

Team-Building
Why its Important Team members are able to work together to reach common goals, support each other in their endeavors, and can do more as a group than alone. Team-Building Should Include: Set a vision (goal) for the future together; one that everyone can agree on Encourage communication Appreciate diversity Generate a supportive environment Be social Establish ground rules Ideas for Team-Building Ropes courses, challenge courses, group activities

For more ideas got to: Mankato State Universitys Leadership Tool Box or Teampedia: Tools for Teams

Make Meetings Fun!

Brainstorm with members of your group and other group leaders on ways to improve your meetings and make them more enjoyable. Ideas for fun meetings include: Open each meeting with an inspirational quote or fun fact Have food. Ask a different member at each meeting to bring a snack Use icebreakers and team builders

Student Center and Activities 270 Coeur de Catherine, 651.690.6210 studentcenter@stkate.edu