2014 First Year Hall of the Year Bid
Residence Hall Association
Stephen F. Austin State University
TABL E OF CONTENTS
CONTENT
PAGE
Meet The Team (Introduction)
1
The Structure of the Game (Hall Council Structure)
2
How We Win Games (Goals and Objectives)
3
How We Reach Our Fans (Marketing/Communications)
4
Season Games (Programming)
5
Working With the League (RHA Participation)
6
What the Press is Saying (Letter of Recommendation)
7
ME ET THE TEAM
RHA Senators:
“Playing Above the Rim” is a phrase that is commonly used in basketball. A short explanation of the phrase is playing to
accomplish more than just the goal. It’s simple to say, but very challenging to act on.
We at Steen Hall firmly believe that we play above the rim; we strive to go above and beyond what we are expected.
We do this because that is what we feel we should do, because we work and serve the wonderful residents at Steen
Hall. After reviewing our bid, I hope that you consider Steen Hall for the Hall of the Year award for the First Year Hall
category.
As always, Axe ‘em!
Jacob Lusk, Steen President
COACHING STAFF (EXECS)
President:
Jacob Lusk
Vice President:
Rosie Vega
Secretary:
Angela Treese
Treasurer:
Jazzmine Junigan
Historian:
Veronica Vasquez
Advisors:
Shea Roll & Diane Nwokey
OUR #1 FANS
One of the great things about the Steen community is that the bond between staff and hall council is very
strong. The Council often assists CA’s with programs, and CA’s work with the hall council to offer ideas for
programs/decorations. Ladies and gentlemen, our #1 Fans, the CA’s of Steen Hall:
Megan McGraw, AHD West
Katie Bush, CA
Stephanie Olawwaiye, CA
Monique Jones, CA
Madi Cvar, CA & HC Advisor
BreAnna Hall, CA
Sophia Savage, CA
Courtney Lister, CA
Suzanne Fear, CA
Sondra Hardie, CA
Colt Holsombeck, AHD East
Amanda Kelso, CA
Elise Villarreal, CA
Andrea Martinez, CA
Victoria Matthwers, CA
Dominque Nash, CA
Joe Hamper, CA
Josh Carter, CA
Joe Watkins, CA
THE STRUCTURE OF THE GAME
“Every company has two organizational structures: The formal
one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday
relationship of the men and women in the organization.”
–Harold S. Geneen
Meetings
Every hall council meeting, and prep for
the meeting, is accompanied by the use of
an agenda, minutes, and internal
communication leading to the meeting.
Internal Communication
The hall council’s main source of
communication and collaboration outside
of meetings is the council’s Facebook
group. Posts and documents are
frequently added to the group feed.
Monthly Calendar
HC Execs form a calendar every month
that outlines the council’s programs for the
month. The calendar also includes
deadlines pertaining to pricing and procard
shopping.
Agenda
Every hall council agenda contains the
following:
Agenda Items
RHA Update
Announcements
Upcoming Dates/Reminders
HOW WE WIN THE GAME
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the
visible.” –Tony Robins
A basketball team may set goals and objectives in preparation for a big game, and hall council
is no different. Below are goals passed by the Steen Hall Council at the start of the spring
semester.
COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOAL 1:
Review and improve the marketing, and communication aspects of hall council.
Create a chairperson position for Marketing/Communications
GOAL 2:
Increase active membership of hall council
GOAL 3:
Plan and implement more programs for residents
GOAL 4:
Exercise the use of a program coordinator for major programs (i.e. Campuswide events, etc.) This person will report ideas and updates for major
programs.
REFELECTION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOAL 1:
GOAL 2:
GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
We held an internal election for a Marketing and Communications Chair to
oversee the advertisements, flyers, and social media accounts for Steen HC.
Heavy advertising assisted in getting the word out about meetings, etc.
Many ideas were brought to the table that were beneficial and cost-friendly
Execs would rotate in this position for every big program/RHA event
HOW WE REACH OUR FANS
“Business has only two functions - marketing and innovation.”
-Milan Kundera
Basketball, or any sport for that matter, loves to keep up with their fans. In fact, Hall council
loves to find new ways to interact with our residents and those from the community.
This year hall council began the use of social media as an outlet. We began with a Facebook
group for the Steen Hall Council to ensure that our members knew what was going on. The
Executives used this to plan events, schedule pricing times, and to prepare for Showcase
Saturday.
We then set up a Facebook group, a
Twitter account, and an Instagram.
These have been used to advertise
upcoming events, meetings, and
important information. Together as a
team, Steen has found ways to reach
the large number of occupants it holds.
It may seem like a lot, but there are no
cutting corners when it comes Steen
Hall.
Steen HC Instagram
Steen HC Facebook Group
Flyers made for meetings
WORKING WITH THE LEAUGE
The Steen Hall Council makes a strong effort to attend and
participate with RHA. This Spring Semester, Steen has had a
representative at the RHA Senate every other week and has a
handful of residents attending General Assembly. Members of Hall
Council also assisted in RHA’s Window Washing.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fall 2013
1st Place – Showcase
1st Place – Homecoming Banner
2nd Place – Parent’s Day
Recipient – NRHH Of The Month Award
Spring 2014
2nd Place – Showcase
Placed Several Times for GA Roll Call
1st Place – Hall of the Year Points in Category
RHA PARTICIPATION
Parents Day
Fall Fest
Showcase Decoration
Window Washing
Holiday Extravaganza
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SEASON GAMES
Program
Attendance (est)
Cost (est)
Goal
Steen Halloween Block Party
20
$100.00
Stress Reliever
Fear Factor
30
$47.00
Competition for an HD TV
Pie-a-CA
32
$5.00
Networking with CA’s,
money donation
Fall Wingstop Meeting
17
$30.00
Benefit RHA, HC
Steen Holiday Bash
30
$16.96
Dead Week Relief program
Fly Like an Eagle
20
$38.87
Benefit HC
Sundae Fun Day
16
$19.12
Hot Fudge Sundae’s offered
with many topings
Cupcake Day!
20
$13.12
Cupcakes available for
resident’s rolling into Steen
after midterms
Steen Cinema (Disney Night)
40
$0.00
Projector Screen Used.
Purpose to get residents out
of their rooms.
Steen Cinema (Mid-Term Study Break)
12
$0.00
“
A Very BEARy Gift
35
$104.00
Residents wrote letters to
terminally ill children. Teddy
Bears to be donated.
FALL BUDGET:
FALL SPENDINGS:
DIFFERENCE:
$932.00
$931.20
$ .80
SPRING BUDGET:
*SPRING SPENDINGS:
*as of 3/13/2014
“
$???.??
$150.49
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING