The NSSLHA chapter of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee is excited about the 2011-2012 academic year! We have six officers, two faculty advisors and two undergraduate liaisons who are passionate, energetic, and ready to fulfill our mission! The WCU NSSLHA Chapter is involved in several fundraising, service, and social events this year.
Fundraising Events Include:
• Bake sales at various times throughout the year on Western's campus. Through the
funds raised, WCU NSSLHA may help send a student to the ASHA convention, provide funding
for service events, and provide meals and supplies for events such as the Spring banquet
for graduates.
• Snacks in the Student Room. To fight those afternoon cravings, NSSLHA provides chips, soft drinks, crackers and candy to CSD students in the department’s student room for a low cost.
Service Events include:
• Christmas Store. Families in need this Christmas will benefit from NSSLHA member's
generosity. New clothing and toys will be donated and dispersed to health departments
in six counties across western North Carolina.
• Memory Walk, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer's Association
Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s
disease. The money raised will go toward research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s,
and programs to improve the lives of millions of Americans. WCU NSSLHA chapter has
created a team to participate in the Memory Walk in Asheville on Saturday, October
23. Check out NSSLHA’s Facebook page for information on how to join the team! Visit
http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/ for more information on the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®.
• The 3rd Annual 5K Event. NSSLHA will be hosting a 5K in April of 2012. Proceeds will go to support Full Spectrum Farms, a local non-profit organization working to create a residential farm for adults with autism. Services for adults with disabilities are in great need and the farm would create an environment in which adults with autism can find independence. Full Spectrum Farms recently acquired a private donation to purchase 34 acres of land so funding is now needed to build the farm. Come to the 5k to walk or run for a fantastic cause! For more information about Full Spectrum Farms, visit http://www.fullspectrumfarms.org
• Cullowhee Conference. WCU NSSLHA is also a sponsor of the Cullowhee Conference on Communicative Disorders, a spring event implemented by our department to provide continuing education opportunities to SLP’s in our local and surrounding communities.
In addition to service, we strive to build relationships and camaraderie among our
student members and faculty.
Social Events Include:
• The Buddy System that links 1st and 2nd year graduate students together for support
through the graduate school experience.
• Fun events to keep students connected when not in class such as bowling, skiing and eating!
As you can see, WCU NSSLHA is striving to make a difference in our department, our community, and the world! For more information, visit our Facebook page (NSSLHA WCU chapter) or contact the 2010-2011 NSSLHA officers or advisors!
2011-2012 NSSLHA Officers
Susan Clemons - President
srclemons1@catamount.wcu.edu
Amanda Graham - Vice President
argraham1@catamount.wcu.edu
Katherine Scott—Secretary
kescott1@catamount.wcu.edu
Allison King—Treasurer
amking1@catamount.wcu.edu
Tara Roatenberry—Historian
tmroatenberry1@catamount.wcu.edu
Emily Riddle—Student/Faculty Liaison
erriddle1@catamount.wcu.edu
Krista-Beth Eller Luker—Undergraduate Liaison
kbeller1@catamount.wcu.edu
Montana Napier—Undergraduate Liaison
mailto:kescott1@catamount.wcu.edu
Laura Trivette—Faculty Advisor
ltrivette@email.wcu.edu
Tracie Rice—Faculty Advisor
trice@email.wcu.edu