[Habitat Exec] Applicant to Habitat exec

[Jacinda Shelly]

Hi Grace,

I have a meeting with my adviser then, but he seemed like a great guy, and
his application is solid!

Best,
Jacinda

On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Grace Lee <gracelee at mit.edu> wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> 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).
>
> 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.
>
> -Grace
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Scott Landers <scottl at mit.edu>
> Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: Beaver Dash tomorrow!
> To: Grace Lee <gracelee2010 at gmail.com>
>
>
> Ms. Lee:
>
> 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, scottl at mit.edu, or
> cell phone, 903.272.7132. Thank you very much for this opportunity.
>
> 1. Biographical Info
>
> Name: Scott Landers
> Email: scottl at mit.edu
> Class year: 2013
>
>
> 2. Why do you want to be involved in Habitat for Humanity?
>
> 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.
>
>
> 3. What position(s) are you applying for?  Please explain your interest in
> those positions, as well as your qualifications.
>
> 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.
>
>
> 4. What previous leadership experience do you have?  What, if any,
> community service have you participated in before?
>
> 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.
>
>
> 5. What ideas do you have for on- and off-campus events?
>
> 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.
>
>
> 6. What other activities are you involved in or planned to be involved in
> this year?
>
> 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!...=)
>
>
>
> Respectfully,
> Scott Landers
>
>
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