The CeSIL Report for September 12

This week’s edition is dedicated to the “L” in our title: Leadership. 

Democracy in Action – Student Senate Elections

With an audience representing over 20 student body representatives, club representatives and college staff, the SMCC Student Senate held its second meeting on Wednesday, 9/11. It was Election Day and students turned out to support the candidates running for the 2013-14 officer slate.

This year’s election was one like we haven’t seen in a while. Each of the five leader positions had two or more students in the running. It was an energetic way to start of the year with so many people interested in leadership roles!

We’d like to congratulate all students who participated in the process.

Your 2013-14 Student Senate Officers are:

President:  Dan Modifica

Vice President:  Alex West

Treasurer:  Leanna Shields

Public Relations Secretary:  Abby Baker

Recording Secretary:  Aaron Pierce

Look for interviews with Senate officers and other campus leaders to be added to the CeSIL Report in the coming weeks.

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Leading With Good Cheer

What does it take to be part of SMCC sports activities and root for our teams? You!  The Cheerleading Club is looking for students interested in being part of the Sea Wolves sports family.

The first Cheerleading Club is on Tuesday, September 17th @ 5pm in the conference room of HUB gymnasium.  All ages and abilities are welcome to join!

For more information contact:

Fitness and recreational coordinator

Yaritza Tejada : Yaritzatejada@live.com

Cheerleading club

Sarah Curley: sarah.ecurley@gmail.com or (207)-450-6685

Nichole Richard: nicholerichard71@yahoo.com or (207)- 530-0057

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How Far Will You Go to Realize Your Dream?

On Saturday, October 5^th, SMCC’s MidCoast Campus will screen the award winning documentary “The Boy Who Flies”. 

Following a dream, Canadian paraglider pilot Benjamin Jordan travels to Malawi to teach children the joys of kite flying. There he meets Godfrey, a young man who has always dreamed of flying though has never had the means.

The odd pair tour the country on bikes, building kites with youth while motivating them to follow their dreams. They are destined for Malawi's highest peak where, after weeks of ground training, the two will attempt to fly down and make Godfrey the first Malawian paraglider pilot.

http://theboywhoflies.com/

Director, Benjamin Jordan and Producer, Godfrey Masauli will be on hand to share their experiences and journey. The film is scheduled to screen at 1:30pm in the Hannaford Auditorium.

A day of activities is in the works – stay tuned for more information. 

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Volunteer and Mentoring Lunch

Representatives from the Greater Portland area are looking to partner with SMCC students in their programs. We will have guests from nine organizations including:
      Boys & Girls Club
      Portland Mentoring Alliance
      Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Come enjoy free food, drinks and learn about the opportunities in our community.

Wednesday, September 18th, 11:30am-1:30pm in the HUB classroom.