Room Show n' Tell & Apples to Apples

Describe it...  

It was a chance for the girls to show off their room and share with the floor what makes up *them*. Also, there were certain categories that they could win prizes for (like best decorated, most hospitable, etc). So, we just rotated around to each girls room (i.e. to those who signed up to do Room Show n' Tell), and we just learned more about eachother. Then, we played Apples to Apples as a floor in our hallway.

Location Location Location... 

Gainey 3 South baby!! :)

Number that Attended: 

 11

Publicity: 

 posters, facebook page, emails

Set-Up:

no set-up needed. Everybody just straightened up their own room

Clean-Up: 

 none needed

$ (insert event cost here)

$0 :)  

Positive Outcomes: 

it was a great time for the girls to get to know their floormates, and also a chance for them to show off their room and their personalities  

What would you have done differently? 

Um. Not much really. May would have done it in a weekend that more girls would have been around - but that's always hard to do.  

Would You Do This Activity Again?  

oh yea!!

Meal and a Movie

Describe it...  

We met in the hall and had DC dinner- doable and cheap! Then we came back to Gainey and watched a movie. Our floor mom came and brought us snacks!

Location Location Location... 

The DC and the Gainey TV Lounge

Number that Attended: 
About 16 for dinner, and 4 others showed up for the movie.

Publicity: 

Posters, voice mail, emails, mirriors in bathroom.

Set-Up:

Reserve the lounge.

Clean-Up: 

Vacuum from snacks

$ (insert event cost here)

Free!

Positive Outcomes: 

Tons! Good bonding, we did it the first weekend after the full week of classes. Also, a great turnout!

What would you have done differently? 

Maybe personal invites, but it went well.

Would You Do This Activity Again?  

Yes, especially when it's a stressfull time in the semester.

Serve / Hang-out at Floor Mom's Home

Describe it...  

This was our service floor event. So, we went to our floor mom's home and helped her out with some simple house chores then made cards for people in nursing homes. Our floor mom also had some snacks for us so we all ate together afterwards! :)

Location Location Location... 

Floor mom's house - in Spring Arbor  

Number that Attended: 

5 girls 

Publicity: 

email, facebook, posters in bathroom & hallway  

Set-Up:

not needed; just one of the girls drove us there 

Clean-Up: 

not needed :)  

$ (insert event cost here)

 $0

Positive Outcomes: 

it was a fun time with the girls! It was kind of nice that it was a small number of girls because we got to know a bit about each other and just have fun. It was also a blessing for our floor mom for us to be there because she lives by herself. We had a good time! :)  

What would you have done differently? 

Not much really. Maybe advertised it a bit earlier  

Would You Do This Activity Again?  
For sure! :)

The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story

Describe it...  

We watched a documentary called "The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story." It is the incredible story of one man who spent 40  years walking around the world, preaching the Gospel of Christ. 

Location Location Location... 

Gainey TV lobby  

Number that Attended: 

6 

Publicity: 

Email, posters, facebook  

Set-Up:

Not much  

Clean-Up: 

 Not much

$ (insert event cost here) $0

Positive Outcomes: 

 This is one of the most incredible stories I have ever seen, and it was really inspirational. I think it really inspired the girls who watched it that night.

What would you have done differently? 

Maybe advertised it earlier and more.  

Would You Do This Activity Again?  

Yea!

Husband Jars

Describe it...  

Together, each of us decorated a jar to throw change into each time we pray for our future husbands. We decorated them with, love sayings, characteristics he will have, and some of use just made them look right.

Location Location Location... Gainey Lobby

Number that Attended: All 

Publicity: I put up posters. 

Set-Up: I put out modge-podge, jars and tissue paper. 

$0 Each resident put in $2

Positive Outcomes: They loved doing this project together, all of my girls participated. 

What would you have done differently? Nothing! 

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes, it inspires the girls to pray for their future husbands, got them out to spend time with one another, and all of them had a lot of fun. 

Bride Wars

Describe it...   

A trip to the Movies for a Chick Flick with the girls! 

Location Location Location... Jackson 10 

Click here to go to their website
Number that Attended: 8

Publicity: Resident (Kayla) took care of the posters. 

Set-Up: Set up a carpooling system. 

$0

Positive Outcomes: Good amount of the floor went, and all enjoyed greatly! 

What would you have done differently? More promo 

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yeah, great times, easy planning, no clean up! 

"It's Your Party" (Add Poster)

Describe it...
A time to celebrate all resident's birthdays! 

Location Location Location... 
The Jackson Ice Cream Parlor

Here their website. 

Number that Attended: 13

Publicity: Posters + Facebook Page

Food:  Residents pay for their own treats!

Set-Up: Arrange Car Pool!

$0

Positive Outcomes: Great bonding time, Atmosphere encouraged conversation. 

What would you have done differently? Move it to a night without open hours/not a prime homework night.

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes --> positive comments from all participants, no cost to floor, great way to introduce freshmen to the Parlor. 

Flavor Fruit Farms Trip

Describe it...  

A trip to Flavor Fruit Farms to get pumpkins, apple cider, and some homemade doughnuts!

Location Location Location... Flavor Fruit Farms 

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Number that Attended: 3

Publicity: Posters, Facebook, RA

$0

Positive Outcomes: Deeper bonding with a couple residents

What would you have done differently? Gone on a Saturday instead

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes, even though it was low, people who went enjoyed it! 

 

Gilmore Girls Marathon

Describe it...  

A marathon for season 1 of "Gilmore Girls" this event took place on two consecutive weekend days!

Location Location Location... Gainey Lobby

Number that Attended: Several came and went through out. 

Publicity: Posters

$0

Positive Outcomes: Bonding with new girls, boredom buster for those not on fall break

What would you have done differently? More advertising!

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes--> girls loved it and there are 6 more seasons! 

 

Worship Night

Describe it...  

Stations in the hall for worshiping in various forms: listening, reading, encouragement, etc.

Location Location Location... Hall

Number that Attended: 8

Publicity: Anna Zenz (SLA) took care of posters. 

Set-Up: SLA took care of it! 

Clean-Up: SLA 

$0

Positive Outcomes: Girls loved writing encouragement cards. 

What would you have done differently? More options with stretching (growth) opportunities

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes, girls came (unusual for our floor) and they seemed to appreciate the experience. 

 

Taco Bell Night

 

 

Describe it...  
We'll be catching up over some good ol' T-Bell!

Location Location Location... 
T Bell in Jax

Number that Attended: 8 + RA

Publicity: Facebook

$ Paid for by residents

Positive Outcomes: Girls that went enjoyed it...lots of laughs...reluctant to leave ! 

What would you have done differently? Set it on a night with less night class conflicts

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Absolutely, who doesn't need more Taco Bell in their life? 

Jack-O-Lantern Donut Trout Fest (Add Poster)

Type of Event: Social, Educational

Describe it...  
"Time to Eat Donuts and Go for a Hayride"

Location Location Location... 
Trout Farms

Number that Attended: 20 plus the Newton Family

Publicity: Posters with help from Steve Newton

$ Zero

Positive Outcomes: The girls had a lot of fun and were educated about fish.

What would you have done differently? Had a sunny day.

Would You Do This Activity Again?  Yes, it was a good getaway from campus.