Hey you, you Student Leaders!

Interested in cash money for school? Read this.

Interested in winning a $200 Amazon gift card? Scroll down and complete an ASB survey.

ASMSU $3000 Scholarship

for Student Leaders Application

April 11 due date

ASMSU Scholarship for Student Leaders

Spring 2011 Application for 2011-2012 Awards

Established in 1965, the Associated Students of Michigan State University is the undergraduate student government. ASMSU serves the undergraduate student body through a student-voted fee, and provides many valuable services to all MSU students such as legal counsel, loans, representation on academic and non-academic issues affecting undergraduate student life at MSU. ASMSU also provides the undergraduate student body with free yearbooks, scholarships, blue books, copies and faxes, funding for student organizations as well as special events throughout the academic calendar to enrich the campus community.

In 2010 ASMSU established the ASMSU Scholarship for Student Leaders as a means to support undergraduate students who exhibit active educational and professional leadership throughout the university community and helps ensure that the financial demands and impacts on these students are minimized.

This spring, eight scholarship awards of $3,000 for fall semester 2011 through spring semester 2012 will be granted.

To Apply click on: http://spartanpartners.msu.edu/?page=ASMSU2011

DEADLINE: Monday, April 11, 2011

Please note: Winners will receive notification by email the week of May 1, 2011

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Dear 2011 Alternative Spring Break Students:

I hope that you are adjusting to life back on campus well after your ASB experience! I just wanted to take a second to remind you about the survey I e-mailed you about a week ago. If you have already completed the survey online, thank you! If you have not yet had a chance to do so, I hope that you will consider taking a few minutes to fill out this survey. Your responses will be kept confidential, and will provide valuable information into how we can improve these programs in the future.

All of the information for the survey is in my initial e-mail (below). The web address for the survey is:

https://survey.ssgi3.com/Collector/Survey.ashx?Name=NSAB2011

All students who complete this survey and provide a valid e-mail address will be entered into a drawing to win a $200 Amazon.com gift card. Approximately 2000 students from 100 institutions will be participating in this survey.

If you have started the survey but did not get a chance to finish, if you log back on using the same computer you should be able to pick up the survey where you left off before.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Niehaus at the University of Maryland at AlternativeBreakSurvey@gmail.com.

Thanks!

--

Keith Bouck

Alternative Spring Break

Site Leader Coordinator 2010-2011

Email: asb.siteleader@gmail.com

PH: (517) 355-3326

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

-- Dr. Suess

Coordinator and Exec Board Apps!

Please read AND forward to interested Participants:

Did you love your Alternative Break?

Do you want to see MSU send more trips during breaks?

Do you want to help ensure program success?

We are looking for fresh faces with new ideas to represent the 2011-2012 Alternative Spring Break Executive Board. This is a unique leadership opportunity that gives you the chance to create a high-quality program with one of the largest RSO’s on campus. Join our ASB family!

Please search through the list of our Executive Board positions available and view the short descriptions.

Access the Executive Board Application here.

Are you especially interested in managing the Participant or Site Leader program? Or would you like to facilitate the executive board and program? Access the Coordinator Application here.

Please note: Applications are due FRIDAY, April 1st, 2011 at 5:00 PM.

Program Coordinator
Keep up with Alternative Spring Break e-mail, Phone and Fax correspondence
Facilitate Executive Board meetings
Ensuring program success
Site Leader Coordinator
Recruit and interview potential leaders for Site Leader Program
Create Site Leader Handbook
Plan Leadership Weekend Retreat for Site Leaders
Facilitate weekly Site Leader training sessions
Participant Coordinator
Update ASB Participant Application
Facilitate program information sessions to recruit participants
Complete participant placement process
Track participant adds and drops
Ensuring participant satisfaction and trip success

If you have any questions, concerns, or just miss talking with the ASB Exec Board shoot us a line and we would love to talk to you about lifelong active citizenship, the wonderful view from the ASB Penthouse, or your future involvement with this beloved RSO.

Adios,

--
Keith Bouck
Alternative Spring Break
Site Leader Coordinator 2010-2011
Email: asb.siteleader@gmail.com
PH: (517) 355-3326

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It's not."

-- Dr. Suess

2010-11 ASB Reorientation Slideshow!

Missed last night's Reorientation Party?

Here's the annual Reorientation Trip Slideshow:



Remember to sign the interest list if you want to apply to be a Site Leader. If you are interested in a Coordinator or Exec Board position please complete an application by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1st!

ASB: Reminders for the Week

Last Site Leader Meeting

Our last Site Leader Meeting will be TOMORROW Tuesday -- March 22nd @ 9:00 PM in 300 Human Ecology.  Please bring your first aid kit, Emergency Packets, Evals, and Kleenex --- I know you all are devastated this is our last group meeting.

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Trip Slideshows...I've resorted to public shaming...

Please get those photos to me ASAP...you would be super embarrassed if your trip had five blank slides during the slideshow @ Reorientation....

Washington, D.C. HIV/AIDS
Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Queretaro, Mexico
Biloxi, MS
Baltimore, MD x2
Jamaica
NYC
Tennessee
Mission, South Dakota
AWB --- NOLA HIV/AIDS
Thank you Murphy, Alabama, DC Hunger&Homelessness, NOLA Winter 1&2, Dominican Republic,  Arkansas, Chicago, Kansas City, Asheville, Grantville, and Virginia for already submitting your photos!

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ASB Reorientation PartyThursday, March 24 7-9pm

Kellogg Center 

Big Ten Room A

Light refreshments and appetizers provided
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=209167555760812

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Also, ASB will be selling fair trade goods during the reorientation event. 

This is a fundraiser that will help reduce the cost of ASB programs and trips. The jewelry, bags, and scarves come from Sharing the Dream in Guatemala, an organization that promotes fair trade with cooperatives and small businesses in Guatemala. The organization is committed to providing fair wages and employment opportunities to low-income artisans. Items range from $10-$40. 

Check out the website to get an idea of the different crafts you can buy as gifts for friends, family members or yourself! 

http://www.sharingthedream.org/?page_id=747

--
Keith Bouck
Alternative Spring Break
Site Leader Coordinator 2010-2011
Email: asb.siteleader@gmail.com
PH: (517) 355-3326

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It's not."

-- Dr. Suess

Welcome Back!

Money back to ASB:

• Make sure you have double checked ALL trip expenditures and labeled all receipts
• Write a check/money order payable to "Alternative Spring Break" written for the correct amount.  Please no cash.
  
• Turn in the check, receipts, and budget sheets to 345 Student Services

• Turn in INTERNATIONAL PHONES ASAP!

Reorientation Party!!

March 24 7-9pm

Kellogg Center 

Big Ten Room A

Light refreshments and appetizers provided 

Email high quality photos of service to asb.siteleader@gmail.com for the trip slideshow ASAP!

Tweet, Tweet!

Twitter is a great platform to let others know about your ASB trips and connect to other 'Breakers'.

Please sign up for Twitter.  If you already have one make sure you follow @alt_springbreak !

1. Go to www.twitter.com

2. Create an account and username

3. Tweet about your trip!

Our trending topic will be #alternativebreaks.

Example tweet:

I'm so excited to learn about the indigenous otomi in amealco, mexico for #msu @alt_springbreak !!#alternativebreaks

Thanks in advance for working to progress the ASB movement!

Keith

T-Minuse 6 Days

Hey All,

This Tuesday's (3/1) Site Leader Meeting will be covering Emergency Procedures & Protocols.  Nicole Springer (interim advisor for ASB) and John Zilvinskis (Grad Assistant) will be there to answer you questions.  We have invited your SSAs to come to the meeting as well. 

FUNDRAISER UPDATES

• Tomorrow (2/28) Vieques will be hosting a bake sale in the Chemistry Building
• Tuesday (3/1) Tennessee will be hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Pi, 551 1/2 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI from 4:00 to 9:00 PM http://pizzapionline.com/

As always, please email me with questions or concerns!

Have a great week,

Keith