ENLIGHT 2011:
Our Future is in Your Hands
WHAT: / This interactive retreat will focus on the leadership and personal development of up-and-coming leaders of the fraternity and sorority community at USF. Expect the following from this experience: deep and honest conversation about what it means to be a member of a fraternity/sorority, personal and leadership development activities, relationship building with members of other fraternities and sororities, and discussions on purpose, courage, leadership, integrity, and vision.WHO: / One to two members within their first year of membership in each USF fraternity or sorority – depends on how many people from each organization apply!
WHEN: / March 4-5, 2011 (please be ready to depart by 5 pm on March 4 and return after 7 pm on March 5, 2011)
WHY: / This is a FREE opportunity for leadership development! It’s also a great stepping stone to learn skills for anyone wishing to become an officer in his/her organization.
HOW: / Apply and receive an official nomination from your chapter president. Application forms have been sent to each chapter president and can also be found online at www.usfgreeklife.com in the Applications tab. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 11 at 5 pm. Notifications for those accepted to attend ENLIGHT will be sent on Friday, Feb. 18.
Things to Know:
· You will need to stay for the duration of the event – from start to finish. That means: take off of work and make sure you don’t have any other commitments that weekend.
· Meals will be provided for you.
· The weekend is substance free (no alcohol, drugs or mood altering substances are allowed).
· You are expected to be an active participant, step out of your comfort zone, and think outside of the box.
· We will have fun!
Application Checklist:
¨ Application form
¨ Chapter President Endorsement
¨ Essay questions
Please contact Viancca Williams, Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, at or 813-974-8867 with any questions!
Full Name / UID #Phone / Email
Affiliation / Council
Semester Joined / Year in School
Expected Graduation Date / Major
Positions held in Chapter / Positions held in Council
Positions held in
Fraternity and Sorority Community / Positions held at USF or in general community
ENLIGHT Application Questions
**Please type on a separate sheet of paper**
1. Why do you want to attend ENLIGHT? What do you hope to get out of it?
2. What will you contribute to the rest of the individuals attending ENLIGHT?
My signature below indicates my understanding and agreement to the expectations of an ENLIGHT participant. I attest that the information I have supplied above is true and authorize the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life to verify my academic and judicial records, in addition to speak to my chapter president, advisor and/or national office to confirm my eligibility for this opportunity.
Signature: Date:
Please attach your essay questions and chapter president endorsement to this application.
Applicant Name:Organization Represented:
Chapter President’s Name:
Please finish these two sentences regarding this applicant:
1. This person needs to go to ENLIGHT because ______
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2. This person will enhance the ENLIGHT experience because ______
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As President of the applicant’s chapter, I endorse this applicant’s participation in ENLIGHT and attest that he/she is an active member in good standing with my chapter/national organization.
Chapter President Signature: ______Date: