LAST DAY

Looking for a campus leadership opportunity?
Are you passionate about service?
Want to educate fellow Spartans on current social issues that our world faces?

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN YOUR 2010-11 SITE LEADER APPLICATION

The application is due today (Friday, October 8th) by 5:00 PM to Room 345 in Student Services!

If you still need to download the app it is available at the following link [http://asb.msu.edu/trips-2/]

Instructions can be found here [http://siteleaderprogram.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-11-site-leader-apps.html]

If you need a nudge in the right direction read the following quote from a past 2009-10 Site Leader:

"ASB is about connecting with the community you work in and your fellow Spartans in a profound, indescribable way."


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For All:
Please continue to spread the word about Alternative Spring Break.  Our participant applications are now available and are completely ONLINE @ [http://asb.msu.edu/application/]. 


[Acoustic Version of MSU Fight Song!]
"...their specialty is winning and the Spartans play good ball..."

Go Green!!

--
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

3 Days Left

"We can't seek success for ourselves and forget about our community...
Our ambitions must include others needs."

---Cesar Chavez

How can you include the community's needs as a priority in your own life?
Complete an ASB Site Leader Application to start the process of sharing direct service, education about social issues, and exposure to unique cultures to fellow MSU students.  We must have Site Leaders for successful Spring and Winter Break trips!!

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For the procrastinators:
Applications are due in 3 DAYS!  More precisely 5200 minutes give or take depending when you read this email.  Please do not wait until the last minute as we are looking for meaningful responses from applicants.  To download the Application click on the following link [http://asb.msu.edu/trips-2/], instructions are located here [http://siteleaderprogram.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-11-site-leader-apps.html], and issue descriptions can be found here [http://siteleaderprogram.blogspot.com/p/issue-education.html].  If you have any questions or concerns contact me! :)

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For Prospective Site Leaders playing the waiting game:
Thank you for your patience and the many emails!  My goal is to announce Site Leader placements by Friday, October 15th.

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For All:
Please continue to spread the word about Alternative Spring Break.  Our participant applications are now available and are completely ONLINE @ [http://asb.msu.edu/application/]. 


--
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

Alternative Spring BREAK OUT Your Favorite T-Shirt Day!

On Monday, October 4th, Alternative Spring Break will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary of continuously sending MSU students on ASB trips.

The magic began in March of 1991 when Hurricane Andrew hit Florida and compassionate MSU students made the trek down to the Gulf to help out with the disaster. To honor this Spartan tradition, we are asking that you wear your favorite ASB t-shirt around campus on Monday! If you don't have an ASB shirt, help promote Alternative Spring Break by picking up fliers from 345 Student Services and handing them out to your fellow Spartans.

PHOTO CONTEST
On October 4th, send us a photo of you wearing your favorite ASB T-shirt or handing out fliers to students to be entered in a contest to win Chipotle gift cards or waived application fees! To be eligible for a prize, e-mail your photo to asb.contest@gmail.com or tag MSU ASB on Facebook.

Application Deadline Approaching!

Just a friendly reminder that Site Leader Applications are due by Friday, October 8th at 5:00 PM to 345 Student Services.  Instructions on how to complete an application can be found in an earlier post on this blog.  If you need additional information about the Site Leader Program please do not hesitate to contact me!

Also, keep your eyes peeled for an email about an ASB campus-wide program event next Monday!

Have a wonderful week!!

-Keith

Issue Descriptions Updated!

Thanks for visiting the ASB Site Leader blog!  I have updated the issue descriptions under the tab 'Issue Education' to provide detailed information for all the social issues MSU Alternative Spring Break works with.


There is another upcoming Information Session for interested Site Leaders this Wednesday, September 15th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Natural Sciences Room 150.


We look forward to reading your thoughtful applications and insightful interviews!

”Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”  - John F. Kennedy

--

Keith Bouck

ASB SITE LEADER COORDINATOR 2010-11

asb.siteleader@gmail.com

2010-11 SITE LEADER APPS

There are a few changes to the Site Leader Application process this year so please read the following directions carefully.

1.) There will be a $5 Application Fee.
This fee will go directly to fund 2010-11 ASB Trip costs.  It is nonrefundable and does not go toward your personal trip fee.  Unfortunately, we can only accept checks made out to "MSU."


2.) You will choose what Social Issues you are interested in working with.
Please do not fill in a location.  Descriptions of Social Issues will be available on the MSU ASB Website "Trips" section on Tuesday, September 7th.


3.) Fill out an application with thoughtful responses to the questions.
Click here to download your application today.

4.) Turn in a completed application to Room 345 Student Services with your $5 Application Fee.
The ASB Office has moved up to the 'Penthouse,' aka the third floor of the Student Services Building.

5.) Take it easy, ASB will contact you to setup a time for an interview.

6.) Applications are due by Friday, October 8th, 2010 by 5pm
However, it is STRONGLY encouraged to turn in your application early.

7.) Block off your calendar for the:
Mandatory Site Leader Orientation, November 2nd at 9:00pm, Location: TBA
Mandatory 2010-11 MSU Alternative Spring Break Leadership Weekend, November 13th & 14th.
Mandatory Weekly Site Leader Meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00pm (begin after the ASB Leadership Weekend)

ASB Love

Thank you to all of you came out to support ASB at Sparticipation and the RCAH Fair!  We were overwhelmed (happily) will the increase of interest in service, education, and reflection on our ASB trips!!

We will be posting the 2010-11 MSU Alternative Spring Break Site Leader Application today.  Start thinking about the reasons why you want to be a Site Leader and what skills you bring to our organization to make ASB even better.  Please check back later tonight to download your application.

Information Sessions to learn more about Site Leading and the 2010-11 ASB Program:
Tuesday, September 7, 2010:  6:30-7:30 Natural Sciences Room 150 &
Wednesday September 15, 2010: 6:30-7:30 Natural Sciences Room 150


Please continue to get the word out to fellow MSU students about Alternative Spring Break leadership opportunities.  As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.


ASB Love,


Keith Bouck
2010-11 Site Leader Coordinator