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Mortar BoardNATIONAL CONFERENCE

2016

WELCOMEGENERAL INFORMATION

PREPARING YOU TO LEAD

The goal of the Mortar Board National Conference is to prepare you to lead your chapter by providing leadership development, fostering idea-sharing, and identifying and discussing issues pertinent to the Society. We are confident that you will be ready to set goals that are meaningful, lead your chapter to success and select an excellent class to follow you!

Our expectations of youYou are expected to attend all events and business sessions at the conference and share what you’ve learned with your chapter. Your full participation in the conference is essential for you to lead your chapter to success next year.

Finding helpThe National Office staff, Conference Advisory Board, section coordinators and National Council are on hand to help with anything you need. Find them by noting their apparel!Friday – Magenta conference T-shirtsSaturday – Black button-downs or polos

NametagsWear your nametag at all times to ensure your admittance and let everyone know who you are.

Nametag colorsWhite nametag – voting delegateYellow nametag – nonvoting delegate, collegiate chapter representative or chapter advisorGold oval nametag – national leader

Missing something?Don’t worry, additional copies of all conference materials will be available to download online.

Thank you to these endowment funds and the generous donors who created them:• Gail Harrison Corvette Leadership Endowment • Frances Aicher Lewis Fund • Sorensen Family Endowment Fund • Steadman Endowment • Barbara I. Cook Endowment Fund • Jane K. Smith Gift Membership Fund • Sally Watlington Fund • Betty M. Nelson Endowment Fund

PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Joint Committee Meeting Friday, July 22 1:30 - 2 p.m. Meridian WestAny collegiate member may serve on one of these conference committees after attending this preconference organizational meeting. All three committees meet at the same place and time.• Conference Nominating Committee • Credentials Committee• Recommendations and Courtesy Resolutions Committee

Explore Indianapolis Friday, July 22 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Mortar Board members arriving early may wish to explore the NCAA headquarters, Soldiers & Sailors Monument, White River State Park, or the Mass Ave Arts District. Meet in the lobby of the hotel for departure at 11:30 a.m. All activities are within walking distance of the hotel. Only the NCAA tour requires advanced registration. You must return to the conference hotel before 2:15 p.m. for registration and the Opening Session.

NCAA – advanced registration requiredMeet interns currently working at the National Collegiate Athletic Association and enjoy an insiders’ tour of the NCAA headquarters at 700 West Washington Street. Light lunch provided. Limited to first 25 registrants.

Soldiers & Sailors Monument The Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is housed in the lower level. Observation level is 330 steps up or take the elevator to step 290. Admission is free and there are numerous restaurants to choose from around Monument Circle.

White River State ParkThis urban state park covers 250 acres and offers numerous activities and attractions. Once there you can wander the green space or tour a museum. Museum admission charges apply. Lunch may be purchased at Eiteljorg Museum Café or the Indiana State Museum.

Mass Ave. Arts DistrictThe 1821 urban plan for diagonal streets to lead into the heart of downtown is apparent here and, even better, shows off a vibrant and exciting cultural district that is 45 degrees from ordinary! Wander up Mass Ave. to discover restaurants and unique galleries and shops.

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DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APPWITH Get the MBNC16 guide in the guidebook app or download at https://guidebook.com/g/mbnc16

Why get the app?• Plan your conference schedule• Read speaker bios• Find participants• Access session documents• Participate in polls• Get in-conference notifications


GENERAL INFORMATION

HOTELINFORMATION

SHERATON INDIANAPOLIS CITY CENTRE HOTEL31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204Phone: (317) 635-2000http://www.sheratonindianapoliscitycentre.com/

ParkingSelf-parking is available at the conference hotel for up to $25 per day. Airport InformationAlways arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight. Expect long TSA lines at busy times of day. Allow 60 minutes to travel the 10 miles between the hotel and the airport. The hotel does not have a shuttle, so choose from these options: public shuttle, taxi, Uber or Lyft.

Hotel amenitiesInternet access is available in all public areas. Mortar Board has arranged complimentary access in guest rooms as well. The Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the Swimming Pool is open seasonally and provides great views of the city while you relax.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 22

Mortar Board store open7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Circle West lower level

Registration open10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lower level foyer

Preconference activities*11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. meet in the first floor lobby (Details on page 2)

Candidate Forum with National Council*1 - 1:30 p.m. Illinois 21st floor

Joint committee meeting*1:30 - 2 p.m. Meridian West lower level

Section meetings part 1: Gather fuel2:35 - 2:55 p.m. Various see page 5

Hooray! Making a community of leaders3 - 5 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Mortar Board and me5 - 5:45 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Advisors’ meeting part 1: Mortar Board and you**5 - 5:45 p.m. Panorama B 21st floor

Section meetings part 2: Apply heat6 - 6:45 p.m. Various see page 5

Dinner7 - 7:30 p.m. Pool deck 9th floor

Chapter operations part 17:40 - 8:40 p.m. Various see page 5

Advisors’ meeting part 2: Build on the conference all year long**7:40 - 8:40 p.m. Panorama B 21st floor

Business meeting and candidate speeches8:45 - 9:30 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Singers’ rehearsal*9:45 - 10:30 p.m. Circle East lower level

I Would So Date Me*9:45 - 10:30 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Informal advisors’ reception**9:45 - 10:30 p.m. Panorama B 21st floor

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Torch breakfast7:30 – 8 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

LeadingLeaders Presentation Series8 - 8:45 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Mortar Board store open8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Circle West lower level

Chapter operations part 29 - 10:20 a.m. Various see page 5

Membership selection10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Group photo11:15 - 11:45 a.m. gather in Meridian Ballroom lower level

Silver and Gold Luncheonnoon - 1:15 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Networking T-shirt swap1:30 – 2 p.m. Conference assembly area lower level

Singers’ rehearsal*1:30 - 2 p.m. Circle East lower level

Section meetings part 3: Give it air2:15 - 3 p.m. Various see page 5

Chapter operations part 33:10 - 4:10 p.m. Various see page 5

Advisors’ meeting part 3: Strategies for success, tactics for today**3:10 - 4:10 p.m. Panorama B 21st floor

Meet the experts4:15 - 5 p.m. Conference assembly area lower level

Singers’ rehearsal*4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Circle East lower level

Candlelight banquet6:30 – 9 p.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Mortar Board store open7 - 11:30 a.m. Circle West lower level

Centennial breakfast7:30 - 8 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

LeadingLeaders Presentation Series8 - 8:45 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Section meetings part 4: On FIRE!9 - 10 a.m. Various see page 5

Capstone leadership lecture10:15 - 11 a.m. Meridian Ballroom lower level

Business meeting and charge to officers11a.m. - noon Meridian Ballroom lower level

*Optional sessions**Sessions for advisors only

THE MORTAR BOARD STORE!

Don’t go home without your Mortar Board swag! Save the cost of

shipping by buying or ordering here. Visit the store on the lower level in

Circle West during these open hours:

Thursday 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sunday 7 – 11:30 a.m.

SESSIONDETAILS

CHAPTER OPERATIONS PART 1Friday 7:40 - 8:40 p.m.Choose two different sessions. Each session is 25 minutes. Sessions start at 7:40 p.m. and repeat at 8:15 p.m.

Run a great meeting Monument Suite lower level

Motivate your chapterCircle East lower level

Work with your advisorPanorama A 21st floor

Communicate with your chapterLibrary 21st floor

Our purpose will set you apartOhio 21st floor

Swap best practicesPanorama Ballroom 21st floor

CHAPTER OPERATIONS PART 2Saturday 9 - 10:20 a.m.Attend all three sessions. Each session is 20 minutes. See assigned group.

ScholarshipMeridian West lower level

LeadershipPanorama Ballroom 21st floor

ServiceMonument Suite lower level

Group 1Sections 1, 2, 5, 9, 14, 16, 219 – 9:20 a.m. - Scholarship9:30 – 9:50 a.m. - Leadership10 – 10:20 a.m. – Service

Group 2Sections 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 189 – 9:20 a.m. - Leadership9:30 – 9:50 a.m. - Service10 – 10:20 a.m. - Scholarship

Group 3Sections 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 19, 209 – 9:20 a.m. - Service9:30 – 9:50 a.m. - Scholarship10 – 10:20 a.m. - Leadership

CHAPTER OPERATIONS PART 3Saturday 3:10 - 4:10 p.m.Choose two different sessions. Each session is 25 minutes. Sessions start at 3:10 p.m. and repeat at 3:45 p.m.

Plan to select the best on campusOhio 21st floor

Build and sustain an award-winning chapterLibrary 21st floor

Realize financial stabilityPanorama A 21st floor

Market the Mortar Board differenceCircle East lower level

Swap best practicesPanorama Ballroom 21st floor

JOIN THE MORTAR BOARD SINGERSThe Mortar Board Singers give a wonderful performance at the Candlelight Banquet. Just show up at the three rehearsals, all in Circle East lower level.

Friday, July 229:45 – 10:15 p.m.

Saturday, July 231:30 – 2 p.m.4:15 – 4:45 p.m.

SECTION MEETINGS

Circle East lower levelSection 1 – NortheastSection 3 – Mid AtlanticSection 13 – Upper Midwest

Ohio 21st floorSection 2 – PennsylvaniaSection 7 – Tennessee ValleySection 11 – Indiana

Panorama B 21st floorSection 4 – SoutheastSection 5 – FloribamaSection 6 – South

Monument Suite lower levelSection 8 – Southern OhioSection 9 – Northern Ohio

Meridian West lower levelSection 10 – MichiganSection 15 – Southern Great Plains

Panorama Ballroom 21st floorSection 12 – IllinoisSection 17 – Texas

Panorama A 21st floorSection 14 – Northern Great PlainsSection 19 – Rocky Mountain

Michigan 21st floorSection 16 – Central Section 18 – Southwest

Library 21st floorSection 20 – Pacific NorthwestSection 21 – West


SECTIONS

Section 1 – Northeast Cornell UniversityEndicott CollegeRowan University The University of Vermont University at BuffaloUniversity of ConnecticutWestern New England University

Section 2 – Pennsylvania Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Chatham University Duquesne University Grove City College The Pennsylvania State University The University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Westminster College

Section 3 – Mid AtlanticCollege of William and Mary Hood College James Madison University Longwood University University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Richmond West Virginia University

Section 4 – Southeast Agnes Scott College Clemson University Converse College Emory University Lenoir-Rhyne University Queens University of Charlotte Salem College University of South Carolina Wake Forest University

Section 5 – Floribama Auburn University Birmingham-Southern College Florida State University The University of Alabama The University of Miami Troy University University of Florida University of South Alabama

Section 6 – South Alcorn State University Louisiana State University Lyon College Mississippi College Mississippi State UniversityMississippi University for Women Tulane University University of Arkansas University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Mississippi

Section 7 – Tennessee ValleyBerea College Carson-Newman University Fisk UniversityRhodes College Tennessee Technological University University of Louisville University of Tennessee Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Knoxville Vanderbilt University

Section 8 – Southern OhioDenison University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University The Ohio State University University of Cincinnati Wittenberg University Xavier University

Section 9 – Northern OhioBowling Green State University Case Western Reserve University Kent State University Lake Erie College Ohio Northern University The University of Akron The University of Findlay The University of Toledo

Section 10 – Michigan Adrian College Albion College Central Michigan University Hope College Michigan State University Northern Michigan University University of Michigan

Section 11 – Indiana Ball State University Butler University DePauw University Hanover College Indiana University Purdue University Valparaiso University

Section 12 – Illinois Augustana College Bradley University Eastern Illinois University Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Knox College MacMurray College Monmouth College Northern Illinois University Northwestern University University of Illinois Western Illinois University


PLANNING TO GO TO GRAD SCHOOL? Apply for a Mortar Board national fellowship!Since the inception of Mortar Board’s fellowship program in 1941, more than half a million dollars has been given to deserving members. Fellowships are awarded to members pursuing graduate or professional school and exemplifying the Ideals of Mortar Board: robust scholarship, meaningful leadership and service to one’s alma mater. Completed applications are due on or before March 1 each year and include an online application, an official transcript from every institution attended and two recommendations. Meet with fellowship reviewers during Saturday’s Meet the Experts to learn more.

SECTIONS

Section 13 – Upper MidwestBeloit College Carleton College Lawrence University University of Minnesota, Duluth University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Section 14 – Northern Great PlainsCoe College Cornell College Drake University Iowa State University North Dakota State University South Dakota State University The University of Iowa The University of Nebraska - Lincoln The University of Nebraska Kearney The University of South Dakota University of North Dakota

Section 15 – Southern Great PlainsDrury University Fort Hays State University Kansas State University Stephens College The University of Kansas University of Missouri - Columbia University of Missouri - Kansas City Washburn University Washington University in St. Louis Wichita State University William Jewell College

Section 16 – Central Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University Southern Nazarene University The University of Tulsa

Section 17 – Texas Baylor University Midwestern State University Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University Texas Woman’s University University of North Texas West Texas A & M University

Section 18 - SouthwestThe University of New Mexico University of Arizona

Section 19 – Rocky MountainColorado State University Idaho State University Montana State University The Colorado College The University of Denver The University of Northern Colorado University of Montana University of Utah University of Wyoming

Section 20 – Pacific NorthwestCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityOregon State University Pacific Lutheran University Seattle Pacific University University of Oregon University of Puget Sound University of the Pacific University of Washington Washington State University Willamette University

Section 21 – West California State University Channel Islands Chapman University Occidental College Pomona College San Diego State University University of California, Los Angeles University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Redlands University of San Diego University of Southern California


GROW OUR LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP:Join the Tapping Society today!Do you want to start giving back to Mortar Board? Only members recently initiated into Mortar Board have the chance to join the Tapping Society of Mortar Board, which makes you special! Give any amount to the Mortar Board National Foundation within four years of initiation for three years running, and you will earn a permanent place in the Tapping Society. You can carry this special status with you always and you will be paving a road for your involvement in support of Mortar Board for a lifetime. Your Tapping Society gifts can be directed to any Mortar Board National Foundation fund - all of which benefit the Society and our members!

ELECTIONGUIDE


SPECIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY

In January 2016, Mortar Board held a virtual Special National Conference to vote on incoming officers of the National Council and to decide matters of governance. Amendments to the Bylaws of Mortar Board, Inc. declared that members may not run for collegiate office unless their membership fees are paid. Also, chapters may not elect co-officeholders unless their section coordinator and the National Council approve. The length of active collegiate service was also clarified.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ELECTION

Electing the Student RepresentativeThe Society’s board of directors is called the National Council. It is composed of eight officers whose terms run for two years. Delegates are charged with electing National Council members. The student representative is always elected at the National Conference.

Qualities desired in a student representative• Be a collegiate member of Mortar Board who has paid fees• Be completely committed to fulfilling all the obligations

of a two-year term• Have strong communication skills• Exhibit excellent time management• Possess the ability to work successfully with students,

alumni and administrators

Responsibilities include• Attendance at the annual conference and winter meeting• Participation in every monthly meeting by conference

call for the two-year term• Input in regular email discussions• Serving on standing committees• Being a collegiate advocate in all National Council matters

The Standing Nominations Committee chaired by immediate past National President Marty Starling has been charged with recruiting qualified candidates to replace outgoing officers. The members of the committee are Tyler Hayaski (University of South Alabama, 2014), Lynn Hendrickson (The Pennsylvania State University, 2000), Mary Sadowski (Purdue University, 2004), Angie Schrader (University of Wyoming, 1998) Christopher Shulman (Texas Tech University, 2013), and Margot Smith (San Diego State University, 1965).

CANDIDATES FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

These members have been selected by the Nominations Committee to stand for election to the National Council. You will hear their speeches on Friday evening at the business meeting and cast your ballot for your chapter the next day. Read their complete statements of interest on the MBNC16 app.

Elisabeth Shelby HorneDrury University, 2016, PresidentMajor and minor: Psychology and pre-med

My undergraduate education has taught me that successful leadership is rooted in ones ability to adapt to change and

engage in group collaboration with individuals from various backgrounds. I am confident that the aforementioned skills will not only serve as invaluable tools when I matriculate to medical school in one year, but also when serving as a member of the National Council.

Robert KichakUniversity of Cincinnati, 2014, Vice PresidentMajor: Communications

I believe that as a board member, it is important to have a strong personal vision that is still malleable by other experienced

and passionate individuals. This is the primary way that I would contribute to the National Council of Mortar Board. I would contribute my ideas and vision based on the best interests of my fellow students.

Victoria Lynn O’BrienGrove City College, 2016, PresidentMajor and minor: Communication and Visual Arts, Pre-Law, Entrepreneurship

As the future president of GCC’s Mortar Board Chapter Alpha Theta Mu and

potential representative to the National Council of Mortar Board, I desire to aid in the long term success of the organization through quality communication, the promotion of service and provision of equal opportunity through impactful leadership.

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NATIONALLEADERS


2016 NATIONAL COUNCIL

NATIONAL PRESIDENTAbigail G. DiehlThe Pennsylvania State University, 1995*

VICE PRESIDENTKatie ChickHood College, 2006*

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVEClay C. MingusPurdue University, 1997*

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVEAndrew J. WrisingerUniversity of Missouri – Kansas City, 2013

IMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTMarty Lewis StarlingKansas State University, 1962*

INCOMING NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVEBrandon M. CatenUniversity of South Alabama, 2011*

PRESIDENT-ELECTDavid L. WhitmanUniversity of Wyoming, 1998*

SECRETARY-TREASURERMohammed I. HillUniversity of California, Berkeley, 1992*

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVEPaula J. StuettgenUniversity of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, 1976*

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVEKatelynn RaneyCornell College, 2015

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJane A. HamblinPurdue University, 1973*

*MBAA members

MEET THE EXPERTS

Saturday, July 23 4:15 – 5 p.m. Conference Assembly Area lower level

Take advantage of the rich and diverse experience of

Mortar Board alumni. Meet with experts in a variety of fields to

build your network.

NATIONALLEADERS


NATIONAL FOUNDATION

PRESIDENTDenise L. RodeNorthern Illinois University, 1971*

SECRETARY-TREASURERSally WatlingtonPurdue University, 1959*

TRUSTEEMary Ruth CarletonUniversity of California, Berkeley, 1969

TRUSTEEJane K. SmithWest Virginia University, 1960*

TRUSTEETony VidmarThe Ohio State University, 1982*

VICE PRESIDENTMabel G. FreemanThe Ohio State University, 1965*

TRUSTEEBarbara J. ArnoldThe Pennsylvania State University, 1981*

TRUSTEEKathryne MacKenzieOklahoma Baptist University, 1969*

TRUSTEESally SteadmanUniversity of Wyoming, 1968*

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NATIONALLEADERS


CONFERENCE ADVISORY BOARD

Leslie EllisLenoir-Rhyne University, 2015

Taylor HandDrury University, 2015

Shawna JohnsonNorthern Illinois University, 2015

Brianna MurphyEndicott College, 2015

Michelle OlsonUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth, 2015

NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF

Jane HamblinExecutive DirectorPurdue University, 1973*

Tracey FoxManager of Data and Member Services

Marianne ShankManager of Development, Events, and Alumni

Michelle DippoldCoordinator of Collegiate Programs and CommunicationsOtterbein University, 2012

Bridget Williams GoldenExpansion SpecialistPurdue University, 1997*

Francie KaufmanOperations Specialist

Audrey WhiteConference InternThe Ohio State University, 2014

*MBAA members

NATIONAL LEADERS


SECTION COORDINATORS

SECTION 1NortheastNatalie WhiteThe University of Vermont, 2011

SECTION 2PennsylvaniaJessie JohnsonKnox College, 2011

SECTION 3Mid AtlanticJennifer ShendockRowan University, 2005

SECTION 4SoutheastBre’una KeetonWashington State University, 2013*

SECTION 5FloribamaNathan CordleUniversity of Alabama, 2011

SECTION 6SouthSusan CaplesUniversity of Alabama, 2006*

SECTION 7Tennessee ValleyTBD

SECTION 8Southern OhioJenni Birch SzolwinskiPurdue University, 1993*

SECTION 9Northern OhioTBD

SECTION 10MichiganSarra NazemUniversity of Michigan, 2004

SECTION 11IndianaAndy RobisonIndiana State University, 1989

SECTION 12IllinoisCandi Hironaka PittsOregon State University, 1971*

SECTION 13Upper MidwestChris WilkinsUniversity of Montana, 2009*

SECTION 14Northern Great PlainsKristi OkerlundUniversity of North Dakota, 2003

SECTION 15Southern Great PlainsRachel HautzingerKnox College, 2011

SECTION 16CentralCassandra LucasPurdue University, 1994*

SECTION 17TexasGracen DanielTexas Tech University, 2015

SECTION 18SouthwestCassandra LucasPurdue University, 1994*

SECTION 19Rocky MountainKelsey WillisColorado State University, 2014

SECTION 20Pacific NorthwestMia McCurdyPurdue University, 2010

SECTION 21WestMegan IsaacsonSan Diego State University, 2012

PRESENTERS


David Coleman, Bowling Green State University, 1982*

David Coleman is a relationship consultant known on college campuses worldwide as The Dating Doctor.”TM He has been honored 14 times as the National Speaker of the Year—11 times by Campus Activities Magazine. He is the only speaker ever to be honored as the National Entertainer of the Year! He is a highly sought-after speaker, author, entertainer, media personality and product endorser.

David received his B.S. in speech pathology and audiology (’83) and his Master of Arts in college student personnel (’85) from Bowling Green State University. His book Making Relationships Matter has completed its second printing; and his previous works, Date Smart! and 101 Great Dates are well respected and continue to impact lives worldwide. David has also contributed to five outstanding collaborative efforts, Leadership’s Greatest Hits, Let Your Leadership Speak, BluePrints for Success, Why We Hover, and Keys to Success in College and Life. These publications are filled with anecdotes, strategies and ideas to help expand one’s relationships and leadership potential. His DVD “David Coleman in Concert!” is a humorous, challenging and candid resource that examines the subtleties and complexities surrounding dating, relationships, romance and sex. David also had a story featured in the national best seller, Chicken Soup for the College Soul. David has been featured in such fine publications as Us Magazine, Glamour, Celebrity Living, Mademoiselle, Women’s World, Cosmopolitan, The USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times. He has been featured on CNN as well as on all major television networks and on hundreds of radio stations nationwide. David has spoken to more than 2.5 million people in all 50 states, Canada and Europe and another 20,000,000 through his appearances on radio, television, and in print. Audience members at more than 2,500 college campuses, corporations, conferences, singles’ organizations, military installations, churches, and civic groups have experienced his energetic and entertaining programs. He has been a featured speaker for all branches of our military service as well as Purina, The Sprint Corporation, Merrill Lynch, The Kroger Co., Federated and Flo-Tork, Inc. and civic organizations such as MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), Junior Achievement, Circle K International, and Mortar Board.

Joni Comstock, Eastern Illinois University, 2016

Joni Comstock joined the NCAA national office as senior vice president of championships and senior woman administrator in September 2006. She is responsible for oversight of 75 NCAA championships and 69 sports committees. Before coming to the NCAA, Joni served as a Division I athletics director at American University and the University of North Carolina-Asheville. She also held senior administrative roles at Purdue University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Joni received her baccalaureate degree in health and physical education at Eastern Illinois University; a master’s degree in education and sports management from Illinois State University; and a doctorate in administration of higher education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

LEADINGLEADERS PRESENTATION SERIES

Mortar Boards are known as leaders of leaders, and so our specially-designed presentation series is fittingly called LeadingLeaders. Here, in select 10-minute presentations, collegiate and alumni members share expertise about chapter management, organizations, organizing, and issues, of course, about leadership. LeadingLeaders takes place both on Saturday and Sunday mornings for the benefit of the entire delegation.

*MBAA members

DON’T MISS THE 2017

MORTAR BOARD NATIONAL

CONFERENCEAugust 4-6, 2017

Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel


DELEGATECHECKLIST

IMPORTANT CHAPTER DATES TO SCHEDULE NOW R First executive board meeting, meeting of individual committees and general membership meeting R First chapter meeting (Be sure to share conference information with your chapter advisor and all chapter members!) R Advisor meeting R Selection training session and official selection meeting R Approval to tap received from National Office R Tapping R New member orientation R New member initiation R New officer election R New member chapter and officer transition R All existing chapter traditions R Mortar Board Week events (Week including or ending with February 15) R Advisor Appreciation Week events (Week including or ending with March 15)

REQUIRED CHAPTER REPORTS R Chapter Action Plan - September 15 (Person responsible: president and membership chair) R Official Membership Report (OMR) – two weeks BEFORE tapping! (membership chair and president) R Final OMR and all fees, including conference fee – immediately after initiation (membership chair, president and treasurer) R Chapter Finance Report - May 15 (treasurer) R Chapter Annual Report - May 15 (president) R Advisor Annual Report - May 15 (advisor) R National Conference registration - May 15 (president) R New Officer Report - May 15 (president)

OPTIONAL CHAPTER OPPORTUNITIES R Winter Mortar Board Forum submissions - October 1 (director of communications or secretary) R Alumni Award nomination form - November 15 (any member) R Spring Mortar Board Forum submissions - January 1 (director of communications or secretary) R Mortar Board National Fellowship application - March 1 (any member) R Excellence in Advising nomination form - March 15 (any member) R Summer Mortar Board Forum submissions - April 1 (director of communications or secretary) R Gold Torch Award nomination form - May 15 (president or advisor) R Project Excellence Award nomination form - May 15 (president or advisor) R Most Improved Chapter Award nomination form - May 15 (president or advisor) R Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award Nomination form - May 15 (president or advisor) R Autumn Mortar Board Forum submissions - July 1 (director of communications or secretary)

BE A PART OF THE LEGACY ... Join the Mortar Board Alumni Association!As a Mortar Board, you will have the opportunity to join a select group of fascinating, talented and intergenerational Mortar Boards: the Mortar Board Alumni Association. Mortar Board’s legacy extends beyond the collegiate experience. Through the MBAA you will connect with other alumni more distinctively and formally. The MBAA will allow you to affirm your commitment to our Society while also providing a vibrant community in which to engage. Visit mortarboard.org/MBAA/ for more information!

Benefits of membership include:• Print subscription to Mortar Board’s official publication, the Mortar Board Forum magazine• A beautiful Mortar Board Alumni Association lapel pin• Continued contact with Mortar Board, whether or not you live in an area close to alumni or collegiate chapters• Belonging to an active alumni network for visible extension of our Ideals• A special invitation to the annual national conference• Discounts on products and services, as well as exclusive offers, from national Mortar Board partners• Access to the Mortar Board Portfolium network

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