Hi guys,<br><br>One of the volunteers from the Beaver Dash emailed me, saying that he really enjoyed helping out at the 5K and that he was interested in becoming more involved in Habitat. Since he was so great at the 5K - enthusiastic, capable, helpful - Clarissa and I decided to offer him the opportunity to apply to Habitat exec, probably as a co-event coordinator (or a different position if we can think of one).<br>
<br>Below is his application. Clarissa and I are interviewing him tomorrow (Tues) at 4pm in the Coffeehouse (Student Center, 3rd floor). Please come if you are available! Many of you probably met Scott at the Beaver Dash, but it's important that we all decide if we should offer him a position on exec.<br>
<br>-Grace<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Scott Landers</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:scottl@mit.edu">scottl@mit.edu</a>></span><br>
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:19 AM<br>Subject: Re: Beaver Dash tomorrow!<br>To: Grace Lee <<a href="mailto:gracelee2010@gmail.com">gracelee2010@gmail.com</a>><br><br><br>Ms. Lee:<br>
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Here is my application for the MIT Habitat for Humanity Executive Board. I have also attached my resume listing my involvement throughout my four years of high school. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me via email, <a href="mailto:scottl@mit.edu" target="_blank">scottl@mit.edu</a>, or cell phone, 903.272.7132. Thank you very much for this opportunity.<br>
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1. Biographical Info<br>
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Name: Scott Landers<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:scottl@mit.edu" target="_blank">scottl@mit.edu</a><br>
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2. Why do you want to be involved in Habitat for Humanity?<br>
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I've always heard of Habitat for Humanity, but there were no opportunities, that I knew of, back in my hometown. I grew up with my grandfather teaching me how to build things with my hands, everything from simple tools to full sized buildings. I would love to be able to use this knowledge and experience by sharing it with those who can truly benefit from it.<div class="im">
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3. What position(s) are you applying for? Please explain your interest in those positions, as well as your qualifications.<br>
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I'm not sure what positions are available, but I would be willing to help out with pretty much anything. I usually serve best as a catch all person just filling in where help is needed as it's needed. Just let me know.<div class="im">
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4. What previous leadership experience do you have? What, if any, community service have you participated in before?<br>
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All through high school I held multiple leadership positions in many organizations. Last year I was Area FFA President of 6,000 members and 90 schools. Our officer team was in charge of planning events that hosted anywhere from 20-1000 people. I was also a member of the Beta Club, through which, student members participated in multiple community service projects benefiting our school and community. A few projects included school-wide recycling bins and improving school structures by applying a new coat of paint.<div class="im">
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5. What ideas do you have for on- and off-campus events?<br>
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Some ideas for promoting MIT habitat could include asking MIT's radio station if we could have a representative from habitat go on the air beforehand and talk about our bigger events to reach a larger audience. Also, we could promote the habitat 5Ks to other local universities (BU, Harvard, etc) who would like to participate (possibly a joint effort with their habitat chapters?). Lastly would be some kind of Habitat christmas tree on Kresge where students or other organizations could make a small donation to put their ornaments on the tree? These are roughly brainstormed ideas, hope they help.<div class="im">
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6. What other activities are you involved in or planned to be involved in this year?<br>
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I am involved with the Steel Bridge contest, which is sponsored through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. We meet once per week (Tuesday nights) to design our project. I am also part of Christians on Campus. We meet twice per week (Tuesday afternoons and Friday nights). This leaves me available on mid-day Sundays!...=)<br>
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Respectfully,<br><font color="#888888">
Scott Landers<br>
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