July 2012

True, Blue and Gold Leadership Program Summer 2012 Newsletter

Leadership Retreat! It’s that time of year again! The annual LEADERSHIP RETREAT,

Thursday, August 16, 2012.

Being a student leader means being part of a larger team. Whether you are a posi-

tional leader (RA, OL, Club Officer, etc.), or a servant leader (TBG), you are an essential

piece of the campus community. You will have opportunities to meet other student

leaders, bond with your team, and engage in activities that will build your skills as a

student leader.

The Leadership Retreat will include completion of a ropes challenge course and other

teambuilding activities designed to get you interacting with your fellow student lead-

ers.

To accommodate everyone's busy schedules, we have created a new one

day retreat. Because it is only one day be prepared for a WHOLE DAY of

fun starting at 7 am and lasting until 9 pm.

As usual, everything from transportation from Medaille, meals, and all

sessions will be provided.

All you need is:

Be ON TIME!!!!!

Have a can do attitude

Wear comfortable sneakers and dress for the weather

You might want to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a camera

And finally, be open to meeting new friends!

It’s is going to be a great time you won’t want to miss. Please let Melisa

Williams know if you are coming by emailing mlw85@medaille.edu to

reserve your spot by August 1st!

Meeting Dates: Fall 2012 All meeting times are at

12:30 pm in M234

First Years: Will meet every Friday

starting September 21

Second Years : Mon. Sept. 17 Mon. Oct 15 Mon. Nov 12

Third Years: Mon. Sept. 24 Mon. Oct 22 Mon. Nov 26

Fourth Years:

Mon. Oct 1 Mon. Nov 5

Changing the World; Promoting Active Citizenship NEW TRUE BLUE AND GOLD INITIATIVE:

Alternative Spring Break (ASB): March 9—16, 2013 Dominican Republic

Cost: $700 + Flight (includes lodging, food, and ground transportation) Earn $600 + by volunteering to work at all HOME Buffalo Bills games!

Contact Melisa for more information on Bills and ASB information.

What’s new with TBG????

All students in the True, Blue and Gold Leadership Program will share the following expectations:

Sophomore and Juniors will need to attend a Buffalo Bills Fundraising game and one training.

Each class will be responsible for planning and implementing at least one fundraiser for the Spring

semester. All funds will be used to supplement TBG programs and events throughout the year.

Because service is an essential component of leadership, all students will participate in the newly

created Community Day. This 5 hour event will be held on a Saturday each semester and students

will be informed of the date prior to the start of each semester.

Students are expected to attend the Annual Western New York Student Leadership

Conference. This event is held at different institutions each year. Registration fees and

transportation are covered by the Student Involvement Center.

1st year:

Attend all True Blue &

Gold meetings

Participate in three

campus activities a

semester

Attend the Western New

York Student Leadership

Conference (WNYSLC)

Attend the Leadership

Awards Luncheon

Participation in all

scheduled service dates

2nd year:

Attend all True Blue &

Gold meetings

Participate in three

campus activities a

semester

Attend the Western New

York Student Leadership

Conference (WNYSLC)

Develop and implement

fundraising activities to

generate funds for your

service project and other

events

Attend at least one

fundraiser night at a

Buffalo Bills game

Attend the Leadership

Awards Luncheon

Participation in all

scheduled service dates

Market the TBG Leadership Program on the Medaille Campus. Maintain the TBG

bulletin board in the

Sullivan Center, create and manage a Facebook page, and maintain the TBG OrgSync page and calendar

3rd Year:

Attend all True Blue &

Gold meetings

Participate in three

campus activities a

semester

Attend the Western New

York Student Leadership

Conference (WNYSLC)

Develop and implement

fundraising activities to

generate funds for your

service project and other

events

Attend the Leadership

Awards Luncheon

Attend at least one

fundraiser night at a

Buffalo Bills game

Participation in all

scheduled service dates

4th Year:

1 x month formal

meetings

Serve as the Senior Class Council. Planning the events of

senior week in the spring semester, and may plan additional opportunities for the senior class to make the most of their last year at Medaille. Attendance at the

Leadership Awards

Luncheon

Participation in all

scheduled service dates.

Weeks of Welcome 2012

All True Blue and Gold students are required to attend at least 3 campus events per semester...so why not stop by one of our

programs for Weeks of Welcome? The Student Involvement team has put together a variety of events and off-campus trips

First day of the 2012-2013 academic year! 9 am—11 am—Main Lobby W.O.W Information Distribution: Grab all your WOW goodies and information and pick up your Free Student Planner! WOW and MCA Presents: Crafts and Coffee! 12:35 pm, Sullivan Center Need your morning caffeine fix? Stop by grab a cup of joe, and create an unique craft! WOW LOVES PIZZA! 3rd Annual Pizza Challenge 12:35 pm, Sullivan Center Ever wanted to find out who has the best pizza in Buffalo? Here’s your chance at the 3rd Annual Best Pizza in Buffalo Challenge. Try out a variety of pizzerias and enjoy some special discounts and giveaways for Medaille Students! WOW finds stuff with FOUND MAGAZINE 7 pm, Lecture Hall, Main Building So, what’s this all about? We collect found stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids’ homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, doodles– anything that gives a glimpse into someone else’s life. Anything goes. WOW gets GROOVY! 11 AM – 1 PM, Sullivan Center Tie dye and Spin Art are fun at any age! Make sure to stop by to tie dye a shirt or make your own Kanye inspired spin art stunner shades! WOW goes to the Sunset Bay Beach! 12 pm—6pm, Main Building Circle Join the WOW Squad at Sunset Bay Beach! Bring plenty of suntan lotion, a picnic, and a friend and soak up the sun. A FREE BUS leaves at 12 pm, don’t miss it! WOW goes to Darien Lake 11 am: Main Circle bus pick up at Medaille 5 pm: Darien Lake bus pick up $10 gets you a ticket to Darien Lake! Hop on our free bus or take a car full of friends. Pick up your discount tickets from Mary Johnson in the Student Affairs Office on the 2nd floor of the Sullivan Center. Get your tickets early, it is first come first served, and when we’re out, we’re out! WOW has the answers to your “MAJOR” questions 12:35 pm, H206 Got questions about your major but don’t know who to ask? Come on over to Huber and get your answers! Plus, the first 50 people to ask a question get a gift certificate to the FOOD TRUCKS on Tuesday!

WOW welcomes BUFFALO FOOD TRUCKS! 12:35 pm YUMMY! That is what you will be saying when you try out the various food trucks Buffalo has to offer! Bring some cash and your appetite! WOW Poster Sale! 11 am—5 pm, OUTSIDE! Need a Justin Bieber or a “hang in there” poster to com-plete your room? Look no further then on the grass in front of the Sullivan Center!

WOW Clubs Fair 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, In Front of Main Building Do you want to join a Medaille Club or volunteer in the Buf-falo Community? Please join representatives from Medaille Clubs and Buffalo community agencies for information on how to get involved in the Medaille and Buffalo communities! WOW gets its super hero on: Outdoor Movie: THE AVEN-GERS Sundown, Main Quad Do we really need an explanation for the greatest movie of all time? Stay up late with WOW: Midnight Breakfast 11 pm—1 am Hungry after watching The Avengers? No problem, we got your late night snack! Stop by the Sullivan Center and get some grub! WOW and SAB: Hay Day! 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Sullivan Center Yee-Haw! Join the Student Activities Board for a Western Themed Fall BBQ. Grab some food and play games for prizes! WOW goes Shopping! 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Niagara Falls Outlet Mall Trip Whether you need some new back to school clothes or you just want to take the day to shop – join us for a day trip to the Niagara Falls Outlet Mall! Hop on our free bus

and shop until you drop! WOW goes to a Wonder of the World! Instead of going shopping, check out a wonder of the world—NIAGARA FALLS! Bus stops at Niagara Falls park.

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Meet the new Graduate Assistant DJ! The summer sure is flying by fast, leading us to another exciting year at Medaille College. For those of you who do not know me, my name is DJ Schier and I am the new graduate assistant with CMED and Leadership. This past semester, I was an intern in the True Blue, and Gold Program, as well as New Student Orientation. I am currently a Masters student at Buffalo State in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration. I am very excited to work with the True Blue and Gold Leadership Program again and to see all of you again. We have a lot of great things coming up this year, and I am looking forward to all of them. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer and are prepared for an amazing year with True Blue and Gold.

A few words from Melisa...

I hope you are enjoying a safe, fun, and relaxing summer so far. DJ and I are very excited for the start of the 2012-2013 academic year! There will be a ton of new things going on campus with the newly renovated and expanded Sullivan Center. Additionally, I am very excited about the start of a new tradition with True Blue and Gold: Alternative Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic! It will take a lot of fundraising but it will be worth it in the end! I hope you are as excited as I am and will be ready to start off the new academic year full of enthusiasm. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you have had a wonderful summer, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

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Buffalo, NY 14214