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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is a lot going on with student organizations upcoming and I want to make sure everybody has the information and dates!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First off, SOAC, currently the applications have been suspended until funding becomes available. I anticipate the applications to reopen the week after Spring Break, once more organizations have expensed prior requests we will have a good
grasp on how much funding will be available. If your organization has questions about SOAC or other funding opportunities, please feel free to set up an appointment with me to go through options and beneficial opportunities for your organization! Also if you
have any questions about the SOAC process or need clarification please e-mail me or set up a time to meet. We can also have additional trainings on funding if requested.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Dates:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">March 11, 12pm-1pm in RSC Pride: Student Organization Advisor Roundtable- RSVP here:
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_356864&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=ziUZoTCDNkULW2xHNnilbJajsFG0k8-5NrKsf55wYJI&e=">https://orgsync.com/24085/forms/356864</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">March 12, 4pm-5pm in RSC Traditions: Student Organization Networking Night- RSVP here:
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_356066&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=d7F2GXfUm2rUwmWLQRwhOa4gVUxYeyEJ-PhstO-UOLM&e=">https://orgsync.com/24085/forms/356066</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">March 26, 4pm-5pm in RSC Traditions: All Aboard Leadership Transitioning<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">April 1, 12pm-1pm in RSC Pride: Student Organization Advisor Roundtable<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">April 23, 5pm-6:30pm in RSC Conference Rooms: Student Organization Awards- Go here for more information:
<a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCenter/studentorganizations/awards.aspx">
http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/studentCenter/studentorganizations/awards.aspx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations are currently open for Student Organization Awards. You can complete the nominations through the below links.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348187&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=Pi3LX6yQeieU2ZGdXtmHvnh6sCh2kZ6fTckR5RG7sns&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Campus Program of the Year</span></b></a><br>
This award is designed to recognize an exceptional program hosted by a student organization that had a significant impact on the university campus community.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_349363&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=dnDTVUDkqJNh68DLVMr8mZ_lqIX_Jb5uC0g_CU-B9nA&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Community Outreach and Service Award</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245978&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=T7AjD6mU2wRMEqfEghI8q_tro9U7pl4MjCTITdWcwvU&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award is presented to an organization and its membership who have made service an integral part of their organization by engaging in community outreach and service activities.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348186&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=4cARpTAsGB6qrQggsi3mE1wtqFGCzNNogECX0fiOJfM&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Highest Student Organization GPA</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245984&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=bQoxKLmFo7UAgrnJDl540Wsf5GFMwp6Wtr05C9oKhQk&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award will be presented to a Student Organization with the highest average overall GPA.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348183&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=2Pyg4PBffNDMJ_gfUdDgNtgE3piqdGwOnf4QRGowHBU&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Lion Student Leader Award </span></b></a><br>
This award will be given to a Freshman or Sophomore student member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to their student organization.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348180&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=DPNdI2u44sqHSsm0j2yZn9RnKsZzujJY-diNUqzLaic&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Distinguished Graduate Student Leader Award</span></b></a><br>
This award will be given to a Graduate Student member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to their student organization.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348179&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=nfb4iVkKh0yVvCi021QJCNLmCAnPzBtTY2dO9vMWwvE&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">New Student Organization of the Year</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245980&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=Bzo5UYtw4HoYA-tTyMdlEXS-o6gTD8csq5odOiWjspQ&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of campus involvement as a recognized student organization at Texas A&M University-Commerce.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348185&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=KvOIxEerGsQyTr8vocYcTS04Bz-lPSsPc4AtgPIQNu8&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Student Organization of the Year</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_246088&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=hnTpNZgjRJY-jw7U51KN59-ZsRNJreljsPc3eFMVBDo&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award recognizes a student organization for its remarkable contributions to the campus community, its growth in membership, development of student leaders, and creativity in programming.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348188&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=5nQgZVr5_v49wOVWwOmlGOiykq_rFbdM-gcRUG4ydfY&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">Student Organization Advisor of the Year</span></b></a><br>
The Student Organization Advisor Award will be given to a faculty or staff advisor that has demonstrated a high quality of service to the organization he or she advises.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348184&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=vE3sLx-XgPiHZK8_YMvrMwph4Js-WjWd6kWYqkRYqXU&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">The Inclusivity Award</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245986&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=MgRhUtbPR5ccwNJCa2pPqFAVT78O5ebQk-yGXkanHsY&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award is presented to an organization that fosters an inclusive and diverse learning environment for students to thrive and develop. This organization also excels in promoting awareness putting forth the fundamentals of equality, inclusivity,
and diversity through its programming, membership, and community service. <br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348181&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=x2cWBk5edFsuurN-cmhsfiJhEzw4c5sKusTc8TSY2jU&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">The Unsung Hero Award</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245993&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=_GoDEEK_t4phJG3qpFzc9q5i3zX6XyTxsaYTwK1rxK4&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>This award will be given to recognize a student organization member who often places his/her heart and soul into everything but often will go un-noticed for their valiant efforts. This student may be classified as often taking a “behind the scenes”
approach but always goes above and beyond the standard to help his/her student organization.<br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#575757"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_348182&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=rRfWBY3ok9wIhlrv2CGChV66ZBRL8ffIoUTuwyO7G64&e="><b><span style="color:#002949">William Leonidas Mayo Student Leader Award</span></b></a><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orgsync.com_24085_forms_245976&d=DwMFAg&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=fVY6O2Z1zVQn0Ryb7fw7dkWsvXlGam0zfYrUhyONkBU&m=MXt2B09K3BMKHUmi0k7WAOG13VloJlsq0EvbwcoYCPo&s=SFGk2AeFSQmi74utU2UJcgHkGFSgFL2ml_E6vTdpICg&e="><span style="color:#002949"><br>
</span></a>The William Leonidas Mayo Award will be given to a Junior or Senior student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to their student organization.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jeremy Sippel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assistant Director, Student Government Association and Student Organizations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:Jeremy.Sippel@tamuc.edu">Jeremy.Sippel@tamuc.edu</a>
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