Give back to Mortar Board by assisting with current chapter development

Think back to your days as a collegiate member of Mortar Board. What things did your chapter do really well? What did it struggle with? The Mortar Board Chapter Development Committee is currently developing new materials to support our collegiate chapters, and is in need of your help.

Please complete this brief survey to help us determine how we can best help chapters, and how chapter needs have changed over time. Your answers will be anonymous. Thank you!

Go to the survey now - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/THY98RB

Join us at the 2010 Candlelight Banquet on July 24

Mortar Board alumnae and alumni are invited to join national leaders, current chapter leaders, advisors and friends at Mortar Board's biggest event of the year: the Candlelight Banquet held at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference in Chicago.

This semi-formal banquet will feature guest speakers, recognize outstanding collegiate chapters, and honor members with the Distinguished Lifetime Membership Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.

Location: Marriott O'Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
Date/time: Saturday, July 24, 2010 (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
Price: $30 per plate, guests welcome
RSVP: Please RSVP to conference@mortarboard.org on or before Monday, June 21 to reserve your space and indicate any dietary restrictions.
Attire: Semi-formal

Checks for payment can be made payable to Mortar Board and submitted by mail to 1200 Chambers Road, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43212. You may also pay with your credit card by calling 800-989-6266 or 614-488-4094.

Mortar Board introduces "pay it forward" campaign

In effort to help representatives from underfunded chapters attend the Mortar Board National Conference, Mortar Board, Inc. has conceptualized the "pay it forward" fund. With donations of all sizes from chapters, alumni and friends, we are able to help to cover the registration fee and allow leaders from across the nation to have the leadership experience of a lifetime.

If you are interested in participating in the program, your donation can be mailed to the Mortar Board National Office with a check written out to "Mortar Board, Inc." and the "National Conference Gift Pool" written in the memo line. Contributions are tax-deductible.

If you know a member representing an underfunded chapter that would be interested in taking advantage of the National Conference Gift Pool, please e-mail conference@mortarboard.org.

Join Mortar Board and Brazen Careerist at a free résumé boot camp on May 20

Whip your résumé into shape with help from career-advice expert Penelope Trunk. With the help of this free webinar, you'll learn that:

• A résumé is a marketing document, not your life story
• Gaps on a résumé are good
• A short résumé is a sign of huge accomplishment

What: Free résumé boot camp webinar
When: Thursday, May 20, 8 p.m. EST, 5 p.m. PST
Where to register: http://www.brazencareerist.com/webinar/resume-mb

Mortar Board historical book in research stages

Do you have great Mortar Board stories, photos or memorabilia?  Or, would you like to serve as a chapter's permanent historical liaison to assist with the book? Please contact the national Historical Publication Committee at history@mortarboard.org as they prepare for the publication of Mortar Board's centennial history book. 
Learn more here.