Officer Training Conference (OTC

Hey everyone!!! I hope you guys are enjoying your well deserved summer breaks right now! I just wanted to talk with you guys about the Officer Training Conference and DCM that happened this month since they were both lots of fun. It was my first time attending an Officer Training Conference and to be honest, I was really nervous

and excited because I wasn’t really sure what to expect and how everything would play out. After going through both sessions that they offered, I came out with a lot of tips and advice that would help me work better in my position as a Director of Fundraising. Because of my position, I attended the Treasurer and Fundraising sessions that the LTGs had set up for us, and they were really informative and gave me many ideas for possible fundraising ideas that we

could have this year even during quarantine or whatever type of hybrid year we have when school starts again. All of the people who presented at the conference were extremely helpful and kind when it came to answering questions and listing any ideas they had for us to use during our term. Even though we weren’t able to meet up in person and be able to learn from them physically, they still made sure to prepare very detailed presentations that went over everything that we would possibly need to know, which I was really grateful for. As someone who tends to get really shy and quiet around people I don’t know, I appreciated all of the LTG’s efforts to break the ice between all of the attendees and make the atmosphere as inclusive and comfortable as possible despite the online setting. This experience was not only a great learning one but a fun one as well. I was able to learn a lot more about my position and

what I need to do in order to effectively get my job done to help better the club overall. After the conference was over, we went straight into the June DCM, which was also really fun and enjoyable. Even though I was still tired from waking up “early” (on weekends I don’t usually get up earlier than 11 but for the OTC I had to make sure I was checked in by 9:30), I was still able to have an amazing time at both the Officer Training and the DCM. These two events were great learning and fun experiences that I would suggest for everyone to try and participate in. Since you need to be an actual officer in order to attend the OTC, you should try to apply for cabby this upcoming term and see what all the hype is about for yourself!