2011 Leadership Retreat
5th Annual UVSA Midwest Leadership Retreat
The purpose of the retreat is to help bring together all the leaders of our respective VSAs across the Midwest and discuss a variety of topics. The is includes current board members, future and/or potential leaders. At the very least, we are looking to foster and strengthen the lines of communication between our schools in the Midwest.
This is a great opportunity for leaders to come together and discuss issues, problems, ideas, etc. concerning VSA as an organization. With this retreat, we hope to help you grow as a leader and help to better your own VSA. As with other UVSA Midwest events, this is a great networking opportunity, especially since this is more on an intimate and formal level. Meet other leaders of VSAs from different schools, share your thoughts and ideas, and build both professional and personal relationships.
The retreat is from October 14-16, with the main activities happening on the Saturday, October 15.
Registration fee:
Normal: $20/attendee until Oct 9, 2011 @ 11:59pm EST
Late: $30/attendee starting on Oct 10, 2011 @ 12:00am EST
Register here: http://uvsamidwest.org/leadership/
Schedule
8:30am – Registration/Breakfast
9:30am – Opening Remarks/Ice Breakers
10:45am – Workshop Session 1
12:00pm – Lunch/Networking
1:00pm – Workshop Session 2
2:15pm – UNAVSA Presentation
2:45pm – CPP Presentation
3:15pm – Workshop Session 3
4:30pm – VIA-1 Presentation
5:00pm – General Q&A for UVSA Midwest
5:30pm – Closing Remarks/General Announcements
6:00pm – Dinner
*tentative schedule
Workshops
Listed below are the tentative sessions of workshops for this year’s UVSA Midwest Leadership Retreat. Actual selection of workshops will happen at check-in on the morning of retreat. Please direct all questions to staff@uvsamidwest.org.
Session 1:
- MEMBERSHIP RETENTION – Facilitated by Jen Nguyen
Everyone wants their VSA to stay strong and active, but we all know that sometimes it can be hard to keep members consistently involved. Come learn tips and tricks to keeping your members active and discuss problems you may see happening in your VSA. Even if your VSA is doing fine with members, there’s always room for improvement and growth!
- MONEY SPIN-OFF - Facilitated by My-Phuong Ly and Lynn Nguyen
Different organizations and different treasurer personalities handle’s the account transactions differently. Learn about how flexibility, transparency and endurance can boost up the club’s revenue. This workshop will also test how your VSA deal with unexpected events, the weather, and your financial expectations through a spin off of a family friendly game “Monopoly.”
- THE DEFINITION OF YOUR VSA – Facilitated by Hung Ly and Jack Nguyen
So you’re a part of your local VSA, now what? Why did you join in the first place? What exactly is your VSA doing and where is your organization heading? Learn more about what other VSAs around the country are doing in hopes of answering these types of questions. Ideas will be provoked and exchanged among those who join us for this workshop! Find out what your VSA is exactly doing and what your VSA could do to take a step towards the direction you want head. Who knows, you might finally be able to understand the true definition of your VSA!
Session 2:
- LEADERSHIP THAT GETS RESULTS – Facilitated by Dan Huynh
Different people lead differently, and there are many ways to lead effectively. This workshop will help participants determine their own personal leadership style as well as identify ways to integrate other styles into their own leadership.
- NEGOTIATION EXERCISES – Facilitated by Eric Nguyen
Negotiation is a part of everyday lives. However, for many of us, negotiation does not come second nature. Every organization needs to be able to negotiate if they want to be the most efficient and sustainable. Come Practice and discuss Negotiation situations so that when you’re put into a negotiation situation in real life, you won’t feel too intimidated!
- CHOOSE YOUR OWN CULTURAL ADVENTURE – Facilitated by My-Phuong Ly and Lynn Nguyen
Through the popular Goosebumps… Choose your Own Adventure format, workshop attendees will explore broader political issues such as the flag issue and the issue with the Paracel Spratly Islands and how it affects them. Local and more immediate relevant topics of the Vietnamese anthem, which flag is shown on campus, to what kind of ao dais should be worn at an event will be options. With no time limit on the topic, who knows what kind of life altering decisions would be made?
Session 3:
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION – Facilitated by Dan Doan and Jeremiah Song
When different ideas come together, great things can be achieved. Yet, the road to such achievements is rarely free of problems when ideas clash and disagreements occur. This workshop will focus on different scenarios of conflict and how to go about resolving them in an objective manner.
- SOCIAL CAPITAL – Facilitated by Eric Nguyen and Jessica Phan
One of the best ways that we can enact change is by using the networks that we have. This workshop will focus on the concept of social capital – why it’s important and how to foster it.
- LEADERSHIP THAT GETS RESULTS – Facilitated by Dan Huynh
Different people lead differently, and there are many ways to lead effectively. This workshop will help participants determine their own personal leadership style as well as identify ways to integrate other styles into their own leadership.
FAQ
What meals are provided?
We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Saturday.
What should I pack?
Pack enough clothes for the entire weekend and your toiletries. It would be wise to bring a towel, blankets, pillows, and a sleeping bag. Don’t forget an outfit for Saturday night if you want.
What should I bring to the Leadership Retreat?
You may find it helpful to bring a notebook or writing materials to take notes. Business cards would be a great tool to bring too.
How should I dress for Leadership Retreat?
Attendees are expected to dress in a style ranging from casual to business casual.
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