Subject: NGLA Newsletter - November 2014

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Conference Registration Information

Registration is now live for the 2015 Northeast Greek Leadership Association Annual Conference. The conference will be held February 25-March 1, 2015 at the Hartford Marriott Down-town in Hartford, Connecticut. Please note that our early bird and regular registration dates have changed.

If you are interested in becoming an NGLA Subscriber, please be sure to visit the subscriber registration page prior to registering for the conference. This will allow you to receive the reduced rates for all NGLA conferences and programs. Institutional/Headquarters subscription is available for $210, and individual subscription is available for $50.

Please visit the following links for more information:

Schedule of Events
Hotel Reservations
T-Shirt Swap is Back!

Questions regarding conference registration can be directed to Kevin Pons

Keynote & Featured Speaker Lineup is set for the Annual Conference!
The 2015 NGLA Annual Conference is set to provide a historic level of programming! Thank you to everyone who submitted a program for the NGLA Conference. This year, we received a record number of over 150 program submissions for general programming, keynote and featured speakers. General programs are currently being reviewed by the program committee and presenters will be notified by December 1, 2014, if their programs were selected.

The programming committee has selected “authenticity” as the theme this year, and we look forward to engaging in dynamic programming and important conversations around that topic in February.

Our keynote speakers for this year’s event all bring their own branded message surrounding the theme of authenticity.
As scholars and leaders, we know that books are an important resource for learning. There are many communities that do not have the same access to books and libraries. This year for the community service experience we are excited to share that we will be partnering with the Hartford Public Library!

Have any old books you no longer need? Going home for the holidays and want to do some winter cleaning? Here is your chance to give back! We will sponsor a book drive for the Hartford Public Library during the annual conference. All books will be accepted and are appreciated. Books will be collected at the NGLA Community Service Table. For more information about the Hartford Public Library please visit their website. For any questions about the service project please contact Antonio-Phillip Lytle

The NGLA Annual Conference is just around the corner, and we want to let you in on a secret gem of the weekend- the Silent Auction! The 2nd Annual Silent Auction is not only a way to win fabulous prizes, but it is also a way to raise money for the NGLA scholarships for future attendees. Last year, the Silent Auction raised over $2,500 for the NGLA scholarship program

This year, we are challenging each delegation to bring an item or basket to donate to the Silent Auction. Also, don’t forget to bring some extra cash onsite to bid on the many items that we will have up for auction.

If you have any questions please contact Rebecca via email or telephone 412-396-6651 (Office) / 330-518-4353 (cell). Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to seeing you in Hartford!
Apply for Student Conference Staff
Each year, the NGLA Annual Conference is run with the support of a team of eight student volunteers. This experience is a great opportunity to learn about conference management, meet fellow fraternity and sorority students from all over the northeast, and network with higher education and fraternal professionals. 

Interested students must complete the application and submit a letter of reference from a fraternity or sorority advisor (for undergraduate students) or a supervisor (for graduate students). Applications will be available starting November 3, 2014 via the NGLA website and must be submitted by December 15, 2014. Please email NGLA volunteer staff coordinator Michael Berthel with
any questions.
Special Announcement: NGLA Treasurer Address Update

Please note: The address for the NGLA treasurer Stacy Kraus has changed. If your institution/national office is sending payment directly to Stacy, it should now go to:
2424 Independence Ave, Roslyn, PA 19001. Stacy can be reached via email.

Exhibitor Information can be found on the Annual Conference website. If you wish to become a sponsor of the 2015 Annual Conference, more information can be found here.

Contact Stacy Kraus for more information.

2015 NGLA Awards Information

Calling all deserving Chapters, Councils, and Communities!

NGLA is proud to recognize chapters, councils, and communities with The Amy Vojta Impact Awards in eight different categories: academic achievement, membership recruitment, multicultural initiatives/programming, philanthropy, service, public relations, risk management, and chapter leadership.
  • (New for 2015!) Bonnie Wunsch NGLA Outstanding Volunteer Award
  • (New for 2015!) Jose Kaufman Award for Health and Wellness Programming
  • Greek Leaders of Distinction Award
  • Philippi Award for Campus Professionals
  • Guenzler Award for Volunteers or Staff Professionals of Fraternity/Sorority Organizations
Award applications are due January 9. 2015.

The entire Awards Committee is extremely excited to see what good works have been accomplished this year throughout the Northeast and are looking forward to reading all of the applications and nominations. If there are any questions regarding the awards process, please do not hesitate to contact Cat Sohor, NGLA Awards Committee Chair and Taylor Mahanna, NGLA Awards Committee Assistant Chair.


Please visit the website for more information for more information about this years’s awards.
Stay Connected
Start talking about NGLA today! #NGLA15 is ready to start trending and everyone will be watching. Start by following @nglagreeks and then tag us early and often. Each hashtag mention will get your delegation entered into our first Twitter drawing. The winning delegation picked at 

random will receive Starbucks giftcards at check-in! #Ready #Set #Go!
Scholarships

We are pleased to be able to provide scholarships to attend the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Annual Conference. Special thanks go out to those interfraternal partners who support the leadership development of undergraduates in the Northeast. Applicants may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible per the stated criteria below. All scholarship applications, including letters of support from your campus fraternity and sorority advisor, are due by January 15, 2015. Questions about the NGLA scholarship program can be directed to Wendi Kinney, Executive Director. To apply for any of the following scholarships please visit our website
  • Sigma Kappa Foundation Scholarship
  • Phi Sigma Sigma/NGLA Scholarship
  • Zeta Tau Alpha Discover NGLA Scholarship
Future NGLA Conferences
February 25-28,2016:Pittsburgh,PA
February 23-26, 2017: Hartford, CT

NGLA, Attn: John DiSarro, 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd, University of Rochester, 14627, Rochester, United States
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