As a former officer in a student organization myself, I echo
Heather's point:

Though I had no idea at the time, and though I hadn't done
it for career reasons (just for fun), being president of the
Dancing Illini (SBDC's counterpart) at U Illinois in the early
1990s turned out to be the single most important career
move I've ever made.

Why? Because unlike just about everything else that I did in
college (undergrad or grad), that was the only and best
chance I got to learn the "soft skills" that are crucical to a
successful career.

Henry Neeman ([log in to unmask], 405-245-3823)
Assistant Vice President, Information Technology - Research Strategy Advisor
Director, OU Supercomputing Center for Education & Research (OSCER)
Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Adjunct Faculty, School of Computer Science
The University of Oklahoma

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 On Apr 15, 2013 6:53 AM, "Antonsen, Heather L." <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>  *Hi dancers!*
>
>   This will be a long email, but I promise it's all important! :)
>
>  We'll be in the* Heritage Room** *tomorrow! It's on the second  floor of
> the OMU, in the hallway off of Beaird Lounge by the Union Garage. It is
> across from last lesson's room in the same foyer, and we'll have a sign out
> front like last time as well. We're continuing the *Hustle*, *Cha Cha*,
> and *Tango*!
>
>  Also, don't forget that officer elections will be this week! Please be
> considering whether or not you'd like to get involved in the SBDC
> leadership for the 2013 - 2014 academic year! It's a great chance to help
> shape the organization, gain experience in a leadership role, get to know
> other organization leaders, and have a great time all while making yourself
> more marketable for after you leave OU. I know it's personally been one
> of the best decisions I've made in my college career!
> Anyway, we will accept both self-nominations and nominations this year. We
> don't want to miss out on finding great leaders for next year, so if you
> have any specific questions, please email the officers and we'll gladly
> talk to you about our experiences, the positions, time commitments, and
> roles within the SBDC. We will be filling the following offices:
>
>  - *President*
> - *Vice President*
> - *Secretary*
> - *Treasurer*
> - *Historian *
> *
> *
> Again, if you have any questions please feel free to email the officer's
> account at [log in to unmask] All of us can also be reached by phone
> or text, if necessary.
>
>  *As always, thanks everyone; have a great week, and we'll see you
> tomorrow!! :)*
> *
> *
>
>    Respectfully,
> *
> *
> *Heather Antonsen*
>  *The University of Oklahoma  2013*
>  *B.A. - Criminology, Spanish*
> *President | Sooner Ballroom Dance Club*
> *Webmaster | Sigma Phi Lambda*
> *T 843.725.9082*
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