2012 Western Regions Conference - It’s not too late to be part of it! Money, money, money! It’s a never-ending focus in our lives and in these economic times. We’re constantly balancing budgets at home, at work, and at school. So, deciding whether or not to travel to the upcoming 2012 Western Regions Conference comes under [...]
Archive for January, 2012
16 Jan
January Hot Topic: Resolve your Resolution
Happy 2012 everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration with family and friends. Ushering in a new year usually means making New Years resolutions. Now is a great time to reflect on the past year and figure out what changes we want to make in the coming year. We’re not talking about drastic, unrealistic [...]
12 Jan
Recap on Fundraising Event by SJSU
As the Joint Regional Conference in Hawaii approaches, I would like to encourage you all to attend and to check out the conference website http://www.swewestern2012.org/aloha.php for the schedule of workshops and tours. I hope these recaps on fundraising events will help your section raise enough money to attend the conference. SWE at SJSU held its first [...]
9 Jan
Region A January 2012 Newsletter
Here’s what’s inside: · Governor’s Column · Member spotlight: Ipsheeta Furtado · Lt. Governor and Secretary’s Column · Treasurer’s Column · Senator Update · Engineering Awareness Program · Sierra Nevada’s Annual Holiday Party · SVS & SFS Upcoming Joint Event · 2011 Sacramento Valley Holiday Social · Region A Council & Leadership Roster · Kudos To… & Don’t Forget… Newsletter #5 – January Kara M. Bymers, [...]
7 Jan
Discounts on Flights to Hawaii!
Hawaii flight are back on sale!! Tell all your sections!! For this deals you have until Jan 10th to book. Flights from SFO, Oakland and SJC to Honolulu are $318 round trip for Hawaiian Airlines! Register now to take advantage of this great price! Also there are a few tours that still have room and there [...]
7 Jan
Region Senator Update
Region A, SWE Senators are preparing for our 2nd senate meeting of the year coming up in February and have a list of motions that will be discussed/voted on: S-1209: Changes the financial reporting requirement for the treasurer The senate and board conduct other meetings by teleconferences that do not necessarily require a financial report [...]
6 Jan
New Year…New Intentions… Renewed Focus. A word from our Region Governor.
New Year…New Intentions…Renewed Focus….lots comes to mind as I welcome 2012. All the articles online and on the news are focused on how best to stick to your resolutions. One of the common themes is declaring it to someone and having partners to achieve it with you. I find myself thinking about my SWEsters for [...]
4 Jan
Apply for RCR and RCCE!
Are you interested in taking your SWE leadership to the next level? Do you want to make a difference in programs for collegiate members or assist in developing the strategic direction of SWE in the Senate; this is your opportunity to apply! You could be your region’s next Region Collegiate Representative (RCR), Region Collegiate Communication [...]
3 Jan
Fundraising Ideas from the University of Hawaii Section
The University of Hawaii at Manoa section held a successful fundraising event in collaboration with a night club. The Ka Night Club Fundraiser held on October 8, 2011, themed SWEET SENSATION, was a very successful fundraiser for us. We worked closely with the co-manager of Ka Restaurant and Lounge to set up the fundraiser. We printed [...]
Recent Comments