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GAB Chair Application
Applicant Name:
Mailing Address:
Home Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Email:
Current Class Standing:
Major(s):
If chosen, will you be able to attend a transition retreat on Saturday, April 27? Yes: No:
   
*Please note that this application is for ALL GAB Chair positions. You will need to rank your preferences below from 1-4. If you are not selected for your first choice position, you will still be considered for the other positions.
 
Coffeehouse Chair:
  This position is focused on bringing in acts to the weekly Coffeehouse every Wednesday. These acts can include national, local and GU bands or artists, speakers, hypnotists, comedians and more!
Community Events Chair:
  This chair organizes the "Rock Your Thoughts" weeks that usually take place once a month. They also organize "Group Advantage" off-campus events, such as the Spokane Chiefs games, IMAX Threater, etc. A new requirement for this position is to sit in on the monthly Club President's Counsil meeting in order to help coordinate Clubs and Organizations' events with GAB.
Performing Arts Chair:
  On top of planning lectures for the year, this position is also required to work with Russell Threater and the Music Department to help co-sponsor events throughout the year. On average, this chair provides two major speakers a year, which can be comedians, motivational speakers, or other acts! This chair also organizes and sponsors the Parting Words Lecture Series.
Dances and Concerts Chair:
  Besides planning an Orientation event and several annual dances, this position is also in charge of organizing Fall Fest and any other musical events and or dances planned throughout the year.
 
* GAB positions require eight (8) office hours per week.
* Coffeehouse Chair has six (6) office hours per week.
   

Activities:
Please list all current or past extracurricular activities and what level of involvement you had. Indicate which ones you will be participating in next year and the time commitments that will entail:

   
Questions:
1. What are your past experiences with planning events and activities? Include details.
2. What experiences/traits do you have that you believe will help you in GAB?
3. GAB positions have the potential to be very time consuming. How do you stay organized and set priorities?
4. What is your perception of events on campus, and what would you change about them?
   
References:
Please list the name, position and phone number of two individuals that may be contacted for further information:
   
Personal Information:
Tell us who you are creatively. You can use an essay, story, poem, collage, etc to give us an idea of your personality and how you will contribute to the GAB environment:
   
Situational Question:
Using your first choice position, come up with a few new events that you would like to bring to Gonzaga. Pick your favorite one and describe briefly the process that you would go through to plan this event. (Don't worry, there are no wrong answers to this question, we just want to get a grasp on your planning skills!)
   

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