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“The Adaptations”Christine KerlinJohn Snodgrass

And Friends

So What Are We Going To Do Today?

*YOU are going to discover your inner creative selves

*Via joining with others to write songs ‘roasting’ our profession, and

*PERFORM!!!*That’s it. Oh, and one more thing, , ,*WE’RE GOING TO HAVE FUN!!! So, Let’s Warm Up a Bit!

The AACRAO Song

Let’s get into the spirit folks, soEverybody stand up and clap your

hands!

Kansas City (Multiple Artists) G

(Everybody sing)I’m goin’ to Orlando,

Yes to AACRAO Here I ComeI’m goin’ down to Orlando

I’ve packed my shorts Dude here I Come

They Got those crazy AACRAO folks out there,Man they sure have fun!

(of course I’m talking about Christine)

(John)I might see a session,

A workshop would be grand,Or just chill at the pool today

Then go to Disneyland!

(Ya’ll sing)I’m goin’, to Orlando,

Is that a ‘gator? Watch where you sit,

(Ya’ll sing)I’m goin’ down to Orlando- -

Join Christine Kerlin,Queen of Wit, , , ,

(big finish now)And rock with all my Friends right here at

“AACRAO’S --

“Greatest Hits!!!”

How In The World Could This Session Be Beneficial? Well It Will-

*Rejuvenate you at the Conference Mid-point*Be Fun/Playful/Humorous/LAUGH!*Encourage Creativity*Provide An Easy Method of Team Building*Be Fun/Playful/Humorous/LAUGH*Release Frustrations In Positive Ways*Be Entertaining (absolutely!)*Display Talent (and be supportive)(Did we mention fun?playful?humorous?laugh?

But When Would I Ever Use This?(and defend being here to my boss)

*Staff Retreats*Orientation, Including Parents*Ice Breaker*Program Session (you’re here, aren’t you?)*Motivational/Keynote/Entertainment at

Conferences, Meetings, Celebrations, Parties*Quit your day job and do this full time (that’s what John would like to do)

So, What’s The Process?

1: Determining a Target:So Much Material To Choose From

– Enrollment Services Conferences– Vendors Web/Distance Learning– Faculty Software– Budgets Faculty– Cranky Students Multi-tasking– Committees Late Students– PACRAO Transcripts– FERPA Faculty– Irresponsible Students Helicopter Parents– Admissions Billing Services– Registration One Stop Shops– Deans Faculty

2: Determining Roastability

Identify Humorous/Disturbing Characteristics– Situations?– Regulations?– Mannerisms/Quirks?– Attitudes– People/Names?– Patterns?– Locations?– Responsibilities (or lack of)– Screw Ups

3. “Melodies”Matchin’ The Music

Familiar/Classic Tunes That Work Well– Yesterday Take Good Care of My Baby– Me & Bobbie McGee R E S P E C T– Unchain My Heart Born To Be Wild– Rock Around The Clock I’ve Got You Babe– Proud Mary Folsom Prison Blues– Margaritaville Lucille– It’s Now or Never Mickey Mouse– Save The Last Dance For Me Take It Easy– Pretty Woman You’ve Got That Lovin’ Feeling– Everyday Sherry Baby– Dream Lover Please Release Me– The Letter Hit The Road Jack– Hound Dog Bye Bye Love– Downtown No Reply– Fire Down Below With A Little Help From My Friends– Thank God I’m a Country Boy Rescue Me– Peaceful Easy Feelin’ Millions More

4. “Puttin’ It All Together”

*Fitting the song with the ‘roast’ – Could be the only song you know; or– Could fit the idea, e.g. “From A Distance” or “Take

Good Care of My Baby”

*Rhyming Words– Not always the concept. Plagiarism is tough to rhyme

with

*Groupings/Sets of Ideas(There are Examples on the Walls)

Some Examples, , ,

The Transcript Order(I need help from a soprano)

(a good tenor as well)

It’s Now or Never (Elvis Presley) D

(everyone join in the chorus)

It’s Now or NeverMy Transcripts Send

If you don’t mail them, My life will end

Tomorrow, will be too lateIt’s now or never,

This job won’t wait!

(John)

So what if there’re other, Requests before mine,Who cares about them, Delay them will be fine,

NOW’s what I’m seeking, My wheel’s are squeaking,

Send them today -- rush fee? No Way!!

WHO’S YOUR BOSS!!!

It’s Now or NeverMy Transcripts Send

If you don’t mail them, My life will end

Tomorrow, will be too lateIt’s now or never, ,(Pause, more pause)

(ok soprano, knock ‘em dead)

This Job

Won’t Wait!

cha cha cha

One Stop – The TruthOne Stop Shops– You Know the expectation.– No matter what the issue is, we can take care of it

for you!– We’re always bright, cheery, helpful, caring– Personalized service! You are special, and we

understand– The student is always right and never late!!– Just stop by!! Or send an email!! No Worries.(But truth be known, we really would rather be, ,)

NASTY!!

EVERYONE TOGETHER NOW!!!

G-

WE WILLWE WILLDROP YOU!!Once More Like You Mean It!

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

(John)

Buddy your past dueMust pay your billIf you plan to keep the classes You’ve Pre-registered for

Excuses are lame,We’re on to your gameIf your dropped from all

Yourself you should blame

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!Read my lips son

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!One last time now

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

And Now, It’s Your Turn

Form Your Team (Two Minutes)Choose a Target (Five Minutes)Choose a Melody (Five Minutes)Brainstorm/Create (Fifteen Minutes)Organize/Rehearse (Five Minute)Perform!!! (Maximum Three Minutes)Enjoy!!!

Have a Great Conference!

Yes this entertainment can come to you.snodgras@chapman.edu