Champlain College • Burlington, Vermont Vol. 7, #52 • March 2010 Elevator Pitch Winners Experience Art of Selling Upcoming SGA Champlain’s BYOBiz Competition Emphasizes College Values Opportunities By Amanda Petry students 90 seconds, the time of categories- non-profit/social business leaders scored finalists week to get past her stage fright By Justine Riegel Special to the Current an average elevator ride, to pitch advocates, job/internship seek- on both delivery and content. and refine her pitch. Director of Public Relations, SGA their idea. It’s a ers and entre- In addition each member of the “I was so nervous I can’t be- “Experience is the best teacher,” unique event that The competition… preneurs each audience was able to cast a vote lieve I actually won something,” Looking to get involved? The Student Champlain College President “embodies a lot gives students a received cash for their favorite finalist in each Riegel said. She’s a strong advo- Government Association is looking for David F. Finney told the 18 of the values we prizes thanks category with a hand held radio- cate for sustainability at the col- candidates for the upcoming election, Elevator Pitch finalists last have here at the unique experience to KeyBank’s frequency keypad. lege and plans to use the money which will be held after Spring Break. Tuesday as they anxiously college,” Finney to better articulate President Scott Director of BYOBiz Robert she won to create a documen- Running for Student Government is awaited their turn to impress said. Carpenter. The Bloch said he was very impressed tary highlighting eco-friendly a great leadership opportunity and a the business person or “suit” Students from their passions in top winners re- by the level of performance from students at the college. strong resume builder. The mission of inside a mock elevator at all majors of a spontaneous ceived $500, the finalist this year. The competition, host- the Student Government Association Champlain College. academic study, $300, $100 based Third place winner in the ed by Champlain Alumni is to be an advocate for the Champlain The third annual Elevator including five moment on the judges’ Nonprofit/Social Advocates cate- Tim Kavanagh, gives stu- College community and act as a liai- Pitch Competition, presented freshmen, par- of opportunity. view of the gory Justine Riegel learned a lot dents a unique experience to son for students to the Administration, by Champlain College’s Bring ticipated in the quality of their from the experience. Riegel prac- Staff, and Faculty. The SGA strives to Your Own Business (BYOBiz) competition. The top three fi- presentation. ticed in front of her Non-Profit See Pitch effect change on behalf of the students, program and KeyBank gave nalists placing in three different A panel of community and and Social Marketing class all Page 3 thereby creating a more enjoyable en- vironment and a promising future for Champlain College. The SGA offers op- portunities for leadership development, involvement, and personal growth with- in the college. There are seven director positions including; Facilitation, Finance, Public Relations, Marketing, Student Voice, Archives, and Program Coordination. The Director of Facilitation is respon- sible for creating the agendas for every meeting and keeping the group on task. Director of Finance balances and main- tains the budget, and records all alloca- tions and expenditures. The Director of Public Relations is in charge of creating and dispersing press releases and com- municating with the Champlain College community. Director of Marketing pro- motes the SGA in creative and innova- tive ways as well as creates all the ad- vertising for all the SGA events. Student Voice acts as the representative for the student body and is responsible for opening up communication between the students, the SGA, the faculty, and staff. The Director of Archives is responsible for taking clear, concise notes and keeps the SGA informed on decisions. The Director of Program Coordination is the primary contact for clubs and manages all proposals for student activities and campus events. This past year the SGA has accom- plished a lot. Midterm Mayhem is a semi-annual event where students can unwind and take a break from the stress of midterms. This semester Midterm Mayhem will coincide with the elections. A new program on campus is Student Initiatives and grants. This program allows students to bring events, speak- The 2010 BYOBiz Elevator Pitch Finalists PHOTO CONTRIBUTED (Front row, from left): Jenna Londynsky, Justine Riegel, Molly Michalenoick, KeyBank President Scott Carpenter, Van Dang, Elisha Kottler, and David Muse. (Back row): David Gormley, Champlain College President David ers and activities that are not already in Finney, Brendan Anson-Pritchard, Aaron Millet, and BYOBiz Director Robert Bloch place to campus. The SGA has monthly meetings with President Finney and attends the College Council meetings which is made up of faculty senate, staff counsel, and administration. They are involved in the discussions and deci- sion making to better the campus on be- half of the groups that they represent. Ciao, Firenze! The Student Government members are all active voting members on the College Council and on campus sub- Why I Traded Life in the U.S committees including Calendar and By- laws, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustain Champlain, and Academic Regalia. The SGA is also responsible for all 30 clubs for a Cannoli on campus as well as the budgets for all fervently issuing the expected As someone who wanted to the clubs. By Carissa Stimpfel Being a Student Government Staff Writer “I’m so excited; I can’t wait!” in be an Art History minor, in response to all the people who particular one who focused on Director gives you the ability to enact Most college students getting were genuinely thrilled for me the Renaissance time period, change and make a difference on cam- ready to go abroad approach to be embarking on this grand Florence is like my Mecca. I pus. If you are responsible, dedicated, it like a particularly blushing European adventure, when they swear, there was a point in my and hard-working then the SGA is for yet horny bride counts down to asked me how I felt about it, I life when my RA, who had taken you. Take control of your college career her honeymoon. It’s all about looked at them like they were off his study abroad semester there, and make the most out of your time here. the days until the “big one”, their rockers while they waited would show me his pictures Pick up an application for candidacy at planning the minutia down to expectantly for me to agree with of the city, and I would point the SGA office in the IDX Student Life what exciting place you’re going the idea that I wanted to get out myself east to the city across Center room #313 or download it from to go first, and how excited you of the United States as quickly the Atlantic and genuflect. But our Facebook Fan Page or our website. are. Friends of the family and as an illegal immigrant found something happened between If you have any questions about the elec- acquaintances gush as soon as not possessing a green-card, and my freshmen year and that fated tions or the positions feel free to contact they hear where you’re going. instead told them truthfully, spring semester of my junior any of the current Directors: “Paris? Oh, how romantic!” “New “I’m scared shitless.” year—I got a life. I got involved Zealand? Wow, you’re in for quite I know it may seem like on campus, I got involved with Carlyn Trout, Facilitation the adventure!” “Ireland? Take I’m being a total brat, being people, I got involved with living David Tabaruka, Finance me with you!” able to experience this great in Burlington. By the time I got Lily Shah, Marketing For me, the destination for opportunity, but let me explain. my acceptance letter (late) from Justine Riegel, Public Relations the end of January through I’ve known since my freshmen Whitney Centerbar, Student Voice May 15th of my junior year was year at Champlain that I had See Ciao Arianna Bolotin, Program Coordination Florence, Italy. But instead of to, had to, get to Florence. 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Even after Miller was ond annual Slam for Sudan on Nectars, February 15, 2009 “No one understands how Hedgeworth, but also received who hates Miller purely based school are not the only perpetra- to “just die already.” Though forced to make the very realistic March 25 to support Global backyard bbq to the Burlington winter hard my life is,” reported local detention no less than three on the fact tors of Miller’s Miller valiantly attempted to ex- threat of moving out the house Reach Partnerships Inc, an earlier this winter.