Hello again all!
I just wanted to let you girls know that the writing contest voting will be up through this Sunday.
Please vote for your favorite entries! (Just write 'vote' as a comment to make it count!)
Thank you!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
2009-2010 Elections!
Hi Everyone!
So it has been less than 2 months(?) since the last elections for Spring 09, and we're holding new ones again for next academic year. All positions are open: president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, social coordinator, publicity chairs (2), historian and conservation leader.
All elected officers will be required to attend the University Residence Hall Association's New Officer Training on 5 April 2009, Sunday from 2-5pm. The newly elected president and vice-president will also begin serving their roles as Kinsolving's URHA Senators by attending the URHA Meetings of academic year 2008-2009 starting on April 6. This year, they are held every Monday 8:30PM at LLB 113.
Please bring your candidacy form to the KRHC General Meeting on Tuesday night and e-mail them to us so we can send out the information to all residents and show your form on the projector during the meeting.
Candidacy Form.
KRHC Constitution.
So it has been less than 2 months(?) since the last elections for Spring 09, and we're holding new ones again for next academic year. All positions are open: president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, social coordinator, publicity chairs (2), historian and conservation leader.
All elected officers will be required to attend the University Residence Hall Association's New Officer Training on 5 April 2009, Sunday from 2-5pm. The newly elected president and vice-president will also begin serving their roles as Kinsolving's URHA Senators by attending the URHA Meetings of academic year 2008-2009 starting on April 6. This year, they are held every Monday 8:30PM at LLB 113.
Please bring your candidacy form to the KRHC General Meeting on Tuesday night and e-mail them to us so we can send out the information to all residents and show your form on the projector during the meeting.
Candidacy Form.
KRHC Constitution.
Writing Contest Entry #4
Open Mic Night (KiWeek Event)
I see you've arrived at our Open Mic Night
Where proper decorum is shelved and creativity takes flight.
Because you're our first guest, we'll let you in on what's up!
Come here, and I'll let you peek at our bomb diggity line up.
The opening act'll be performed by a heep hawp star.
He's got the moves and the grooves -- the ladies drool from afar.
He pops and he locks in a flat-billed hat,
When I first saw him I thought, "I din't know a human body could do that!"
Next up -
Two girls dressed to impress from head to toe
From sun hats to heels...who could possibly want mo'?
Don't be fooled by the dainty exterior, they could save you from peril
While singing "Afternoon Delight" -- these she-versions of Will Ferrell.
Now may I please introduce to you Miss Samantha Perry?
This acoustic guitarist has been dusted by a fairy.
She can strum your pain away with her magical fingers...
Serenade you with a voice that makes only happiness linger.
In the mix we have a flautist from the Longhorn Band
She's so skilled - I know she'll be back by popular demand.
There's Jen the RA, Kinsolving's heelarious storyteller
You wouldn’t be bored if you two were trapped in a cellar.
There will be slam poetry -- AKA music in spoken form.
The poem'll say, "LIVE LIFE!" with a rhythm outside prose norms.
It'll peel your onion layers and touch you in your core.
Off the chair you'll jump, and "Carpe Diem!", you will roar.
Our finale act is one you should not, cannot miss.
This I can ensure, you’ve never seen costumes like this.
You don’t know what to expect till you turn on the rap.
That’s when they shake their cute booties and then vanish like *SNAP*.
Thanks! :)
Grace Lee
Writing Contest Entry #3
Today I saw a flying squirrel.
No, no. Not one of those squirrels that have the cool gliding feature. I'm talking about a squirrel that strangely decided to jump from one branch to another to grab an acorn.
I was sitting in class, carefully paying attention to the professor and diligently writing down her words verbatim. That's when I saw it.
A rather round squirrel was scurrying up the tree outside, hurrying at a speed only a small rodent can do, and rushed to the end of a branch that looked like it would break at the merest blow of the wind.
Fearing for the squirrel's life, my attention was arrested outside of the window. That's when the squirrel espied the gleaming golden acorn and prepared to jump.
BAM! There goes the branch, there goes the squirrel, and there goes the acorn. Happily down the throat of an accomplished squirrel into its rather empty stomach.
A very productive Tuesday.
Julie Chinn
No, no. Not one of those squirrels that have the cool gliding feature. I'm talking about a squirrel that strangely decided to jump from one branch to another to grab an acorn.
I was sitting in class, carefully paying attention to the professor and diligently writing down her words verbatim. That's when I saw it.
A rather round squirrel was scurrying up the tree outside, hurrying at a speed only a small rodent can do, and rushed to the end of a branch that looked like it would break at the merest blow of the wind.
Fearing for the squirrel's life, my attention was arrested outside of the window. That's when the squirrel espied the gleaming golden acorn and prepared to jump.
BAM! There goes the branch, there goes the squirrel, and there goes the acorn. Happily down the throat of an accomplished squirrel into its rather empty stomach.
A very productive Tuesday.
Julie Chinn
Writing Contest Entry #2
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Down with the Sickness.After somehow managing to escape almost every bug that has gone through our wing including stomach viruses and the flu, after kissing my grandmother goodbye yesterday, I came down with a cold. So, I'm sitting here in bed with a trashcan and an almost-empty box of Puffs Plus on my bedshelf. Yes, Kleenex, at this point will no longer do. Of course, my nose is actually in need... so I think it does deserve Puffs indeed. My angel of a roommate gave me some mucinex, which has helped a bit. I told the girls that if they chased me around the dorm with a can of Lysol that I wouldn't be offended. I wouldn't want to be the cause of the bug, even though Chloe's got a cold too. In other news, I was kind of sad to leave home. I don't think that the break was quite long enough. I feel like I've been bombarded with work and I was ready for a break. Unfortunately for me, most of my friends and family from back home had spring break either one week before or after mine. Lame. Mom took me grocery shopping at H-E-B. I can't tell you how excited I was to not pay 5.18 for a stupid Deli Wrap. Yes, it's $5.18 and I don't know what's sadder: the fact that the price hasn't stopped me from buying them or the fact that I actually know how much they are...probably the latter. Totally psyched for Coldplay. I can't wait. I think I'm still in denial... maybe it's because I still haven't printed my tickets. Hm, oh yeah! I'm pumped because since the beginning of lent, I've dropped about 5 pounds, which is beyond exciting. I'm pretty sure I gained some of that back today. Mom had her first taste of Kerbey's Queso. She loved it. We got back today and she rushed to the bathroom when I saw the sign for the Kinsolving blogger contest. I figured, why not? So, I guess this'll be my submission. Well, maybe this entry plus the link to the Spicy Chicken Wing Xanga. It hasn't been updated in a while, but that's not on me. I just didn't want to be the only one to update it anymore because it's for the entire wing, and I didn't want it to turn into the Karynna Show. This is why I made my own Xanga so that I could have a blog featuring yours truly. You know, I don't even know how many people read this thing, and that's alright. I guess it's more of a way of getting things out. I have to agree with the shrinks... it is therapeutic. Anyway, well my head is throbbing and I've got to Lysol everything to protect beloved Roomie. Haha. Well, it's been fun. Au Revoir! [karYnna] Wing blog by me: www.xanga.com/ Personal blog by me: www.xanga.com/karynnagarcia |
Writing Contest Entry #1
Sunday: a slap in the face, tea and advice.
It’s just an ordinary boring Sunday. My friend Bella comes over. She greets me with a kiss on the cheek and she says agitated “Why am I always afraid of everything? Why can’t I just do things that I want to do that I don’t have the courage to do?” while standing and walking around in circles. Then I say “Do you really want me to answer to that? Because you’re a coward, that’s why”. She turns to me with this furious look on her face and then I start to see everything in slow motion, her right hand slowly becomes bigger and bigger while approaching my face and then when I less expect it I am being slapped by a woman in my own apartment and it’s not even about a man.
People tend to get a little too defensive when they’re told the truth.
The truth is important, but apparently you have to learn how to present it to others.
I made tea. She apologized and was embarrassed about the soap opera drama. I told her not to worry about it. The good thing is she got everything off her chest and that I was able to give her advice without having to get hurt.
Don’t be afraid. Be you. Be free. Live. Life is wonderful. Don’t spend your life time worrying about what others will think. It’s your life and, as far as I know, there’s only one.
That's basically the summary of what I said to her. I just thought I’d share the story.
Have a great return from Spring Break and do the best you can at everything you do.
A.Z.
KRHC Elections: Conservation Leader
from Section II:Officers of the KRHC Constitution
Conservation Leader: The Conservation Leader is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Conservation Leader: The Conservation Leader is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Act as liaison between CEC EcoReps, KRHC, and other EcoReps residing in Kinsolving.
- Coordinate with CEC to execute the annual Kill-A-Watt energy challenge.
- Ensure that actions carried out by KRHC are ecologically friendly
- Must be an active member of the CEC EcoReps committee by the first KRHC meeting.
KRHC Elections: Social Coordinator
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
Social Coordinator: The Social Coordinator is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
Social Coordinator: The Social Coordinator is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Coordinate food arrangements for the General Meetings.
- Plan and execute Pajama-Rama for both the fall and spring semesters.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
KRHC Elections: Publicity Chairs (2)
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
The Publicity Chair is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
The Publicity Chair is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Publicize programs and events organized by KRHC or by the Kinsolving Resident Assistants. (Once all programs are confirmed, the Publicity Chair must be given a three-day advance notice before beginning publicity of that particular program. If the request falls short of the three-day notice, the Publicity Chair will be contacted to inquire if publicity for the program can be done.)
- Co-Chair of KHOP for both the fall and spring semesters.
- A maximum of two people may claim this position.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
KRHC Elections: Historian
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
The Historian is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
The Historian is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- The Historian will take pictures at residence hall events and create the scrapbook for the “End of the Year” Banquet in the spring semester.
- Co-Chair of KHOP for both the fall and spring semesters.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
KRHC Elections: Secretary
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
The Secretary is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
The Secretary is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Take attendance at all KRHC meetings and maintain the KinKash log.
- Record minutes at both the General and Executive meetings.
- Co-Chair the Kinsolving Auction for both the fall and spring semesters.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
KRHC Elections: Treasurer
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
Treasurer: The Treasurer is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Treasurer: The Treasurer is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Maintain the budget and keep record of all expenditures.
- Sign off all funding requests in order to keep track of the residence hall finances.
- Conduct the presentation of funding requests at the General meetings.
- Co-Chair of the Kinsolving Auction for both the fall and spring semesters.
KRHC Elections: Vice-President
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
Vice President: The Vice President is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
*from Section V
Appeals: The purpose of Appeals is to reinstate Wing Representatives who have been dismissed for their position in the past semester. The Wing Representative in question will present her case before the Executive Board after which they may ask questions, make comments, etc. to come to a consensus on whether or not she will be permitted to be reinstated. If or when reinstated, the Wing Representative’s absence record goes from two to zero; she will not be allowed any absences from the General meetings for the remainder of the semester. Appeals will take place during the first two weeks of February. Attendance for Appeals is mandatory for all officers and is conducted by the Vice President who will serve as Appeals Director.
**from Section V
Committees: There are only two committees that must be attended by Wing Representatives:
Vice President: The Vice President is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Assist the President in her duties.
- Conduct at least one general meeting each semester. In the absence of the President, she will preside over the meetings.
- Serve as a Kinsolving Senator at the Senate meetings for URHA.
- Advise and mentor committee** of her choice where she will be required to attend committee meetings (two absence allowance).
- Serve as Chair of the Halloween Carnival in the fall semester and as Appeals Director* (see Section V) in the spring semester.
- Co-Chair the “End of the Year” Banquet in the spring semester.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
*from Section V
Appeals: The purpose of Appeals is to reinstate Wing Representatives who have been dismissed for their position in the past semester. The Wing Representative in question will present her case before the Executive Board after which they may ask questions, make comments, etc. to come to a consensus on whether or not she will be permitted to be reinstated. If or when reinstated, the Wing Representative’s absence record goes from two to zero; she will not be allowed any absences from the General meetings for the remainder of the semester. Appeals will take place during the first two weeks of February. Attendance for Appeals is mandatory for all officers and is conducted by the Vice President who will serve as Appeals Director.
**from Section V
Committees: There are only two committees that must be attended by Wing Representatives:
- The Diversity & Educational committee
- The Social committee
KRHC Constitution: President
from Section II: Officers of the KRHC Constitution
President: The President is specifically responsible for the following duties:
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
*from Section V of the KRHC Constitution:
Committees: There are only two committees that must be attended by Wing Representatives:
President: The President is specifically responsible for the following duties:
- Conduct and preside over the Executive and General meetings.
- Provide the agendas for both Executive and General meetings.
- Serve as a Kinsolving Senator at the Senate meetings for URHA.
- Advise and mentor committee* of her choice where she will be required to attend all
- Sign off funding requests if and only if the treasurer is not available to sign funding requests.
- Co-Chair the “End of the Year” Banquet in the spring semester.
- Send a monthly update to all Kinsolving residents regarding upcoming KRHC programs.
Universal Duties: Each officer must put on at least one program every semester that falls under one of the following categories: Social, Diversity, Educational, and/or Community Service; she must also plan and prepare her respective semester programs. In addition, attendance at each Executive and General Meeting is mandatory. For absence policy, see [KRHC Constitution Section III]
*from Section V of the KRHC Constitution:
Committees: There are only two committees that must be attended by Wing Representatives:
- The Diversity & Educational committee
- The Social committee
Elections!
Time flies so fast! We're holding next academic year 2009-2010 KRHC Executive Board Elections this coming Tuesday March 31 during the KRHC General Meeting.
We'll post the candidacy form and KRHC Constitution which outlines the duties of executive board members Saturday morning-- just a few hours from now. It's 3AM and we need to get some sleep!
Good luck in advance!
Cheers,
Tracy on behalf of the current board.
We'll post the candidacy form and KRHC Constitution which outlines the duties of executive board members Saturday morning-- just a few hours from now. It's 3AM and we need to get some sleep!
Good luck in advance!
Cheers,
Tracy on behalf of the current board.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Writing Contest Extension!!
Since we would like to get maximum participation possible, we've decided to extend the writing contest just a wee bit longer. All entries are now due by this coming Saturday (March 28, I believe).
Please feel free to check out the entries that have been turned in by this deadline! =]
Affectionately Kinsolving's,
Kathy
Please feel free to check out the entries that have been turned in by this deadline! =]
Affectionately Kinsolving's,
Kathy
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WRITING CONTEST!!! YAY!!
Hey all!
This is one of your very own K.R.H.C. publicity chairs (*awed gasp*?!) writing to welcome you to the writing contest. I'm excited to see what y'all submit. :D Some more information below.
Rules and Guidelines:
- All forms of writing are accepted.
- You may write about any subject you wish to write about.
- People can vote on your post by commenting with "VOTE" or something of that nature.
- Slight censorship: NOTHING VULGAR / EXPLICIT. (I know you all are creative enough to write around that parameter, so I hope it won't be too much of an inconvenience. If it's offensive, I can't post it. We've got to keep it clean...)
E-mail entries to kinsrhc@gmail.com .
Entries will be accepted until Sunday, March 23. (The day before we come back from Spring Break.)
I'll post the entries as I get them.
Happy writing! Have a lovely break!
- Kathy
PS - We also would like to have a regular blogger to write for here. The winner of the contest has first dibs on whether or not she'd like the position. If she declines, then the position is open for anyone to claim. Please send an e-mail if you have questions. Thank you!
This is one of your very own K.R.H.C. publicity chairs (*awed gasp*?!) writing to welcome you to the writing contest. I'm excited to see what y'all submit. :D Some more information below.
Rules and Guidelines:
- All forms of writing are accepted.
- You may write about any subject you wish to write about.
- People can vote on your post by commenting with "VOTE" or something of that nature.
- Slight censorship: NOTHING VULGAR / EXPLICIT. (I know you all are creative enough to write around that parameter, so I hope it won't be too much of an inconvenience. If it's offensive, I can't post it. We've got to keep it clean...)
E-mail entries to kinsrhc@gmail.com .
Entries will be accepted until Sunday, March 23. (The day before we come back from Spring Break.)
I'll post the entries as I get them.
Happy writing! Have a lovely break!
- Kathy
PS - We also would like to have a regular blogger to write for here. The winner of the contest has first dibs on whether or not she'd like the position. If she declines, then the position is open for anyone to claim. Please send an e-mail if you have questions. Thank you!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Please Drop a Comment!
The Wing Reps made lovely comment envelopes last general meeting. Here are a few I spotted...
They are very ready to receive your brilliant hall-improving suggestions!
-Tracy
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