Published on Sunday, 04 December 2011 23:13 Written by RCC for Resources Development Hits: 416
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National Residence Hall Month
It's finally HERE!
What's that? You haven't heard? It's National Residence Hall Month (NRHM)!
This is a month to celebrate living on campus and the awesome experiences of being a student leader. The 4 weeks pf the month focus on recognition, service, scholarship, and programming. We will be highlighting our member schools' events throughout the month on the website. Make sure you keep us updated with how you are celebrating this month!
For more information and materials, please head the the NRHH Representatives page, there is an NRHM guide created by the fabulous NRHM National Committee...as well as some advertising materials. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Luaren Hartsky at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Spirit Points Contest Update
Hey CAACURH, it's time to get ready for NACURH! In less than three months, we'll be in Boulder, but we want you all pumped now! You know what that means... it's time for spirit Points!
In the links below you will find the scoring rubric for all monthly spirit point opportunities and the Spring Spirit Flyer. Please take note of all deadlines and guidelines for each month - feel free to start working on them now!
After submission, the points will be updated on the document on the regional website by the following Friday.
Rubric: Click Here
Flyer: Click Here
CAACURH and NACURH Service Pins
With NACURH quickly approaching, it is that time of the year we get the chance to recognize individuals for their continued commitment to CAACURH and NACURH. There are two different pins available based upon one's service.
The CAACURH Three Year Service Pin recognizes those who who have been involved in CAACURH for 3 years. The application can be downloaded here: 3 Year Service Pin Application
The NACURH Four Year Service Pin recognizes those who who have been involved in NACURH for 4 years. The application can be downloaded here: 4 Year Service Pin Application
All applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2012 for consideration. No late application will be accepted!
Registration for NACURH 2012
Registration for NACURH 2012 is now open! Please head to nacurh2012.com to register your school's delegation. Regular Registration closes April 1, please don't wait until the last minute to register. We hope to CU in Boulder on June 1st!
Surveys: We Need your Feedback
Currently there are two surveys that we are asking for your feedback on. One survey is about CAACURH's social networking impact. The other one is a comprehensive survey about our the CAACURH website. Please take time to fill our both of these surveys, they were made to see our strengths and weeknesses with these two key parts of our online interactions. If you have any questions, please contact Brett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
No Frills Case Study
The case study for No Frills is now available! This will be due at registration.
If you have any issues downloading the file, please contact Brett at
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Case Study Link
A Message from the No Frills Chair
Hey CAACURH!
The University of Delaware has been working diligently to continue planning for the 2012 No Frills Conference! We have received everyone's registrations and have approximately 145 delegates, advisors, and guests coming to No Frills! Audrey, our Registration and Logistics Chair, is taking delegation gender swaps until January 19. We are beginning the process of ordering t-shirts, as well as completing room assignments. We will have gender neutral bathrooms at the locations of the socials, hospitality suites, and boardrooms! We have also arranged 24 hour pool access on Saturday night, so bring your bathing suites to enjoy the pool and hot tub! We are so excited to see everyone on January 27! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !
Cougar Pride,
Marisa Hauenstein
Are you Bidding for Regional Adivsor?
So you are thinking about bidding for regional advisor, but don't have all the details? In the link below you will find more information about the CAACURH regional advisor position. If you have further questions about bidding for the position at No Frills 2012, please do not hesitate to email Grant Walters at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
No Frills 2012 Registration Now Open!!
The University of Delaware is excited to see you at No Frills 2012 January 27-29, 2012. We are pleased to open registration and welcome schools to submit their information early!
Registration Fees:
Delegate: $128.00
Advisor Single: $321.00
Advisor Double: $193.00
Regular Registration:
November 21, 2011 @ 12:00am EST - December 16, 2011 @ 11:59pm EST
Late Registration (if space allows):
December 17, 2011 @ 12:00am EST - January 1, 2012 @ 11:59pm EST
The conference team has also asked for you to let them know how you will be traveling to No Frills this year. Please fill out the link as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email the No Frills Conference Chair, Marisa Hauenstein, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Regional Board of Directors Roundtable
Join us THIS Saturday December 3rd from 2:00-3:00pm EST to learn about bidding for a position on the RBD. Come hear about specific qualifications for each position, some characteristics that would make a good candidate for each position, and steps you can take to prepare to bid for a position. If you have any interest at all (even the slightest) come to learn more about the RBD and potentially becoming a member yourself. If you have questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
CASE STUDY & NEWSLETTER
The CAACURH 2011 case study is uploaded and ready to be downloaded! If your institution is interested in being a part of this, please download it here: Case Study. The completed case study can be turned in during registration and the winner will be announced during closing ceremonies.
Also, the Pre-Conference Cougar Spirit Newsletter has been released! You can find it under the top resources menu after you log in to the website.
CAACURH 2011 Bids
All bids, legislation, and logos being presented at CAACURH 2011 are now available! Make sure to sign into the website and go to Boardroom Resources in the Top Resources Menu. You will be able to preview and download all the bids from there. If any issues arise with accessing any bid, legislation, or logo please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP!
ALL NCCs and NRHH Representative must submit feedback prior to the Business Meeting on Saturday to have voting rights! Please contact Curtis J. Clark ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or Richard J. Livingstone ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) with any questions.
CAACURH 2011 WELCOMES YOU!
The CAACURH 2011 conference team and the Regional Board of Directors is excited for your arrival at CAACURH 2011! We would like to wish you safe travels to the Towson area and look forward to seeing you all at opening ceremonies. Please make sure to check in at the Sheraton- Baltimore North Hotel and be ready for opening ceremonies by 6:00pm.
WELCOME TO TIGERTOWN!
FINAL BIDS DUE 10/28/2011 @ 11:59PM EST!!!
If you submitted a letter of intent to bid at CAACURH 2011 make sure to submit your final bid to the Regional Board of Directors. Please submit your final bid in .pdf format to Curtis J. Clark ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. Any bid received after the deadline will not be considered. If you have any questions in regards to the bidding process please contact Richard Livingstone, RCC for Bidding ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Please note: If your schools submitted a prebid for review, feedback will be sent back to the school by Thursday, October 20. Thank you to all the schools that submitted a prebid!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
The Regional Board of Directors would like to congratulate our 2011 CAACURH Scholarship Recipients
Debbie Amos- University of Charleston
Mackenzie Mize- University of Charleston
Jordan Monroe- Penn State- Erie
CAACURH Scholarship
We are now accepting CAACURH Scholarship! A continuation of a tradition since 2005, the CAACURH Scholarship is offered to students in CAACURH who demonstrate exceptional leadership in residence life yet have financial limitations which may prevent them from attending the Regional Conference with the rest of their delegation or to represent their school. If you find your school/institution in that situation, I encourage you to apply today!
Deadline: 10/2/11 11:59PM EST
Contact: Steven H. Le, CAACURH ADAF at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Apply Here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7HLD6RK
Are interested in getting more involved with NACURH? If so, you should look at joining a national committee. Being a member of a national committee can be a lot of work, but very rewarding at the same time. Information of what each committee is and its responsibilities please follow this link: Roles and Responsibilities.
If you are planning to bid to host CAACURH 2012 or No Frills 2013, please email the Associate Director for Administration and Finance (Steven H. Le) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get budgetary resources in the development of your conference budgets.
The Regional Board of Directors is currently working hard at their annual summer retreat. This year the retreat is being hosted at the University of Charleston in the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia. Today they worked on several team building activities and visited the State Capitol. Please look for more updates from the board!
At NACURH 2011, four of CAACURH's member schools brought home national awards. Here is a list of our National Winners!
- Bowling Green State University - Best Large School Display
- Rutgers University- New Brunswick- Best Large School Banner
- University of Maryland- Baltimore County- NRHH Building Block Chapter of the Year
- Case Western Reserve University- School of the Year
The RBD has set the CAACURH 2011 and No Frills 2012 bidding deadlines. Read More...
If you are planning to bid to host CAACURH 2012 or No Frills 2013, please email the Associate Director for Administration and Finance (Steven H. Le) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get budgetary resources in the development of your conference budgets.
If you forget the following dates, do not worry, you will have constant reminders as the year goes on. These dates will also be listed on the front page of the website in the next few months. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Livingstone.
CAACURH deadlines:
- Letter of Intent are due 10/7/11
- Pre-Bids are due 10/14/11
- Final Bids are due 10/21/11
No Frills deadlines:
- Letters of Intent are due by 12/30/11
- Pre-Bids are due by 1/6/12
- Final Bids are due by 1/20/12
*All bids are due by 11:59:59PM on the given date.*
