From: Involvement Center
Date: July 25, 2022
Subject: The LOOP | July 25



The Loop | Keeping student org leaders in-the-know
the loop July 25, 2022

Hi First_Name!

Org leaders, this LOOP issue is full of great fall student org information!

Fall Event Registration

New students have been loaded into CONNECT and are beginning to seek opportunities to join your group!  What attracts them?  Events!  Be sure to get your September events planned and in CONNECT so the new students can find you!  Event registration and check-in remains required for all student organization activities.

Travel Policy Changes

The travel policy for student organizations has had the following change. Any travel within the city limits of Menomonie and North Menomonie is no longer defined as travel and does not need to follow travel policies. For the most up to date information, check out our Student Organization Travel Checklist.

22-23 Annual SSA Funds now available

If your organization has an allocation through SSA's annual budget process that money is now available for purchasing.  Before you spend anything though - check out this year's Attend to Spend training here to make sure you don't get stuck with a bill that can't be paid.

Accessibility Guide for Planning Events

The Involvement Center has a new accessibility resource guide for planning events. This guide includes tips for making your marketing, catering, event materials, and presentations more accessible. Check it out here.

Backyard Bash

The 2022 event will be held in-person on September 6th from 5pm-7:30pm. To be included, student organizations must complete registration no later than August 30thRegister Now!  

Student organizations do not need to make their own Connect event for Backyard Bash. Once registered, they will be added as a co-host to the Involvement Center's event.

Leadership Summit

The 2022 event will be held in-person on Monday, September 19th from 6-9PM. Student organizations are required to have at least one officer attend to remain recognized for the year. Watch for more details and instructions soon.