This summer I’ve been exceptionally busy trying not only to figure out the rest of my life, but also to plan an amazing year for SPJ UT Austin. As many of you may know, this year we are hosting the Region 8 Convention in Austin, TX. In order to pull off such a monumental, first-time event we need to raise $30,000! If you just nearly vomited on your keyboard, you had the exact reaction I had when I saw that number!
Although the number is terrifying, I feel that we can do it. Of course, as our parents have told us for years, money doesn’t grow on trees. We need to fundraise like it’s going out of style, team! If you have any ideas, please let the officers know.
Now for some updates in SPJ UT Austin news:
First of all, we have some new officers that I know will do a great job. I’m returning as president with Larry Dechant returning as my partner in crime, or vice president as some call that position. Bridget Green is our new secretary. Candice Holloway is our treasurer. Jordan Bodkin is our PR and events officer. Last, but not least, is Stephanie Kuo, our webmaster.
Secondly, I want to say thank you and congratulations to our chapter for receiving the Region 8 Campus Chapter of the Year. I’m so proud of all of us! Our hard work paid off!
I have high hopes for this year, ladies and gentlemen. Simply put, I am dying to get this year started. We have so much hard work to do, but so much fun waiting for us.
Our first general meeting is scheduled for September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Burdine. The actual room is TBA.
Thanks again to everyone!
Jessi Propst
President
