Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Next Year's BOG Reps...
Many of you will leave next year and continue the great work you do in different capacities, but your legacy will live on. So, it is time to start thinking of who will take your place on the Y Board of Governors next year. We will need names by March 18 so start recruiting now, and if you need help, just ask Kasey.
It's AWARDS season!
Every year, the Y gives out several awards to honor the hardwork and dedication of its members and volunteers. We need your help nominating students and nonstudents!
The awards given out by the University YMCA each year are:
* John W. Price Award for Volunteer Service to International Understanding
* Harold W. Colvin Award for Leadership by an Undergraduate at the University of Illinois
* J. Fredrick Miller Award Nomination for Distinguished Volunteer Service
* The Edward Nestingen Alumni Award
* The Distinguished Service Award
Nomination forms can be found at www.universityymca.org/awards.
The deadline for the Price Award is MARCH 4. The deadline for all other awards is March 20.
The awards given out by the University YMCA each year are:
* John W. Price Award for Volunteer Service to International Understanding
* Harold W. Colvin Award for Leadership by an Undergraduate at the University of Illinois
* J. Fredrick Miller Award Nomination for Distinguished Volunteer Service
* The Edward Nestingen Alumni Award
* The Distinguished Service Award
Nomination forms can be found at www.universityymca.org/awards.
The deadline for the Price Award is MARCH 4. The deadline for all other awards is March 20.
ASB Needs Drivers!
For all you 21 year olds who are still interested in going on a spring Alternative Spring Break trip, we're still in need of PLENTY DRIVERS!! Applications can be found on the web, illinoisasb.org. If you wanted to go on a trip but missed the application deadline, NOW'S YOUR CHANCE!!
OR if you know of anyone who you would like to nominate, send their name and email to external@illinoisasb.org, and ASB will send them an email inviting them to apply.
OR if you know of anyone who you would like to nominate, send their name and email to external@illinoisasb.org, and ASB will send them an email inviting them to apply.
The Y needs your help for the auction!
Each year the Y asks its student programs to donate an item to our annual fundraising auction. The money raised at the auction each year is vital to keep the Y operating. Kasey will send out more information to each group. If you have not already, please let Kasey know what you plan to donate no later than March 16.
"Clean Energy is Costly: Who Should Pay?" THIS FRIDAY
Spring 2009 Friday Forum series | “Science Fiction/Science Fact: Promise and Perils of New Technologies”
February 20 @ 12 noon
Latzer Hall
Clean Energy is Costly; Who Should Pay?
Clark Bullard, Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC
Biofuels, solar cells, nuclear and wind power will cost more than the fossil fuels they replace. Without major policy changes, low-income families will bear the brunt of this transition. So what exactly is "the change we need?”
February 20 @ 12 noon
Latzer Hall
Clean Energy is Costly; Who Should Pay?
Clark Bullard, Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC
Biofuels, solar cells, nuclear and wind power will cost more than the fossil fuels they replace. Without major policy changes, low-income families will bear the brunt of this transition. So what exactly is "the change we need?”
Volunteer at the 26th Annual International Dinner
I am in need of volunteers to help set-up, take down, and run the International Dinner on March 14 & 15. If you or anyone else in your groups can help, please let me know!
Below is info on the dinner if you are interested in attending:
26th Annual International Dinner
Sunday, March 15, 2009 | 6-8pm | Tickets: $8 each
University YMCA | 1001 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL
The Annual International Dinner is held each spring in partnership with Cosmopolitan Club, Office of International Student Affairs, and the University of Illinois YMCA. Each year, international performers entertain the audience with dancing, singing, and other forms of art performance as diners feast on a buffet featuring dishes from over 30 countries.
Tickets go sale now beginning February 23 and can be purchased at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign (checks should be made to Cosmopolitan Club). Seats are limited, so plan to purchase tickets early.
Below is info on the dinner if you are interested in attending:
26th Annual International Dinner
Sunday, March 15, 2009 | 6-8pm | Tickets: $8 each
University YMCA | 1001 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL
The Annual International Dinner is held each spring in partnership with Cosmopolitan Club, Office of International Student Affairs, and the University of Illinois YMCA. Each year, international performers entertain the audience with dancing, singing, and other forms of art performance as diners feast on a buffet featuring dishes from over 30 countries.
Tickets go sale now beginning February 23 and can be purchased at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign (checks should be made to Cosmopolitan Club). Seats are limited, so plan to purchase tickets early.
Latzer Now Available on Thursday Nights!
Ms. V cancelled her Thursday night ballroom dance classes so Latzer Hall is now available for use on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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