SOURCE Organizational Resources

·      The Source Course

o   So that organizations can reach maximum efficiency, this innovative tutorial video series introduces useful online tools to campus leaders. Each short video and corresponding PDF summary outlines specific online organizational tasks or exciting productivity tools.

·      The Source Force

o   To inform campus of our initiatives and events, this squad of engaging presenters provides a brief explanation of major SOURCE projects. Complete with handouts, giveaways, and visual aids, presentations can be customized for any audience, including students seeking campus involvement or organizations looking to take advantage of our many resources.

·      Lasso

o   Because building synergy is critical for effective teamwork, this catalog of unique team builders is perfect for groups pursuing unity and excitement! With free sample videos and a “Lasso Library” to checkout necessary supplies, this is a one-stop-shop for busy students needing to break the ice or build relationships.

·      Foresight

o   To prepare organizations for the FAC (Financial Affairs Committee) application process, this required workshop details every step necessary to request organizations funding. The schedule is posted online, and officers must attend to be eligible for money. With $200,000 allocated to organizations each year, this is a fantastic opportunity to extend the impact of a student group.

Major Events

·   Get On Board Day

o   As the main chance for students to connect with hundreds of campus organizations, GOBD is always full of energy, information, and lots of free products! All students, especially those new to campus, can register for everything from community service to medieval warfare. While the massive one-day event attracts many thousands of students each semester, organizations, departments, and businesses must preregister online to reserve a spot in the action.

·     Bama Buddies

o   To unite organizations under a single service initiative and tangibly impact our local community, “Bama Buddies” allows all organizations to create and customize stuffed animals during the holiday season for donation to children in-need. Whether registering to host a stuffing party or participating in our large Build-A-Thon, groups can provide a personalized gift by selecting, stuffing, and naming their buddies. Participation is streamlined during the fall, allowing a unique experience for students from all corners of our university.

·      Spring Awards Banquet

o   In order to honor groups and individuals who have made meaningful contributions to UA, the SOURCE hosts an annual celebration for organizations. Awards are based on an online application process, and winners are invited to the wonderful, formal gathering.

E-ticket System

Student organizations now have the ability to accept online payments. The E-ticket system will accept credit card payments and can collect information for your events, dues, etc. Below are the guidelines for the ticketing system and the instructions on how to fill out the form online. If you have any questions please contact Alex Karagas at karaga001@sa.ua.edu or 348-6114. 

Submitting an Online Application:

• Sign onto MyBama
• Click “Campus Life”
• Click the SOURCE logo
• At the top of the page scroll over “Organizations” and select your organization
• On the left hand side click “Forms”
• Choose “Event Ticket Application”

SOURCE Board of Governor Applications Available

The SOURCE Board of Governors (SBOG) Team is comprised of 4 collaborative leaders who work to provide resources and services to the over 450+ student organizations at The University of Alabama. Each position has a specific, unique function that works to improve collaboration between organizations, create effectiveness in organization leadership, and offer resources to help students run their organizations effectively. Interested students must have the following minimum qualifications:

·  A minimum GPA of a 2.5 or higher

·  Must be in good disciplinary standing with The University of Alabama

·  Must be able to serve at least 10 hours a week paid office hours as a team Director during the Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 Academic Year

· Must be at least a rising sophomore

Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 positions for consideration include:

·         Director of Organizational Outreach

·         Director of Communications

·         Director of Organizational Leadership

·         Director of Partnership Development & Finance

For information about specific duties of each position, please visit our website at thesource.ua.edu or click the link here. Interested applicants should be prepared to submit a resume and letter of recommendation from at least one faculty member (in electronic format) via our SBOG Director online application. They will also be asked to respond to questions about the mission of The SOURCE, their vision for the position for which they are applying, and to explain qualities and experiences that will make them an ideal candidate for the position. 

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:59PM CST. Interviews will take place between Friday, April 6, 2012 & Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Final selection notifications will take place on April 11, 2012 and students who are selected will be recognized at our April 12^th Profiles in Service and Leadership Banquet at 6:30pm in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. 

Visit the following link to apply now online:  https://fs21.formsite.com/rozey98/form4/secure_index.html

Sleep Out on the Quad

Sleep Out on the Quad

Date: Wednesday, March 28

Start Time: 8:00 pm (until 6:00 am 3/29)

Location: Quad in front of Lloyd Hall

Join the Community Service Center and its partners in raising awareness for homelessness in our community and around the nation! The night will begin with a panel discussion including members from local agencies who work to fight poverty and those who have experienced homelessness. Throughout the night, students will engage in hands-on service projects to benefit the Tuscaloosa community and watch a film on the big-screen about a homeless Iraqi veteran in America. At midnight, participants can participate in the TOMS Walk Without Shoes. Then, students have the option of rolling out their sleeping bags to spend the night on the Quad to show that our campus is concerned about this issues of homelessness!   

Sororities can earn 2 Panhellenic points for each member that attends this event!

Students can also earn up to 10 community service hours for participating!

Please sign up on http://slpro.ua.edu

Contact Charlotte Brown at uahungerandhomelessness@gmail.com with any questions.

March Student Organization of the Month: Campus Veterans Association

By: Emily Dowdell

            This month’s student organization of the month is the Campus Veteran’s Association. CVA, founded in 2009, partners with the Office of Veteran and Military affairs, and was founded out of a need from veterans on campus. The organization’s current president, Jordan Carpenter, explains that the organization began when it was realized that returning veterans had a hard time adjusting to life at the University. As a result, the group was formed to create a community of people with similar experiences and problems, and create a place where members can simply hang out and spend time together.

            According to Carpenter, many of the members believe that traditional University social activities “don’t fit where we are in life,” as some members are married with families. So the group provides ways to get involved on campus. In his new role as president, Carpenter explains he intends to focus on three aspects within the organization to involve members: Sports, Social Outings, and Community Service. This past fall, the group organized a tailgate, and members attended games together. The group participates in intramural sports as another way to involve themselves in sports on campus. In terms of social outings, Carpenter has a Veterans banquet planned for the end of April. The organization also participates in community service. The group is partnering with the Community Service Center to put on a “Sleep Out On the Quad” to raise awareness about homelessness. According to Carpenter, “20% of the homeless have served in the military,” so this event hits home for the group. CVA is also trying to partner with the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa for a community service project.

            The organization’s members include veterans, current service members, dependents (children of service members or veterans), and ROTC cadets. Currently, most of the organization’s events are not open to all students, but according to Carpenter, “We’d like to get to open events, but we aren’t there yet.” However, if students wish to support the Campus Veterans Association, they may register for the Golf Tournament CVA which will be held on March 31^st. The tournament serves as fundraiser for the organization, and the group plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. To register, students may go to sga.tix.com.