Asia Estrella | ’20-’21 Spirit Coordinator For those who don’t know Fall Rally South has been officially postponed to April 24, 2021! Although Fall Rally South should be called Spring Rally South the timing of the event is pretty odd so here is my guide to prepare for Fall Rally South.
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Budgeting/Saving a) For those who don’t know because of this shift in date Fall Rally South falls within the same month as DCON. And for those who are new to Key Club or have never attended DCON, DCON can be very pricey. So if you are interested in attending both events keep in mind the cost for both and start saving up as soon as possible.Â
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Applying for Committees and Positions a) Because Fall Rally South Falls after DCON there is a chance of a whole new Division Leadership Team by Fall Rally South. From the time you read this article to the day applications for out Division Leadership Team are out you should definitely consider joining the Division Leadership Team, and if you’ve experienced Fall Rally South before and it is one of your favorites I definitely recommend applying for Spirit Coordinator (if you have any questions feel free to ask me!). If you love Fall Rally South or have never gone but want to be a part of the team without the big commitment I definitely recommend applying to be a part of the Spirit Committee, you will work with a great group of members from other schools with your Spirit Coordinators and you get to create cheers, make friends, and help run Spirit Nights.
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Keep an open availability a) Before Fall Rally South all members who want to attend Fall Rally South are required to go to 3 of the 4 Spirit Nights. Spirit Nights consist of learning the new cheers for Fall Rally South and preparing for the event overall. To me Spirit Nights are similar to DCMs. Make sure you are able to attend the required 3 Spirit Nights but if possible it is best to attend all when you miss one it could be a little harder to catch up with the cheers but if at any point you are lost always feel free to ask anyone who is willing to help.
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Choosing a friend group a) Although you can handle this step later within the term it is important to decide a group to go with. For your own safety I don’t recommend going alone, if anything were to happen having at least one friend by your side is extremely helpful. With this step in mind it is also very important to mingle within the division. During Spirit Nights or DCMs you have a huge chance to make friends within the Division and outside of your school. Don’t be afraid to talk and make new friends. Once you make all your friends and your group or groups make sure everyone has each other's contact information and/or location to ensure everyone's safety.
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Packing a) This step can wait until the month of March or April but it is good to have a clear idea of what to expect when packing. It is important to bring a water bottle (though I believe Hydroflasks aren’t allowed), chapstick/Burt’s Bees/vaseline, sunscreen (it gets really really hot and you don’t want to get a sunburn), a sweater or jacket (it gets really cold in the morning while waiting for the bus and at night when it is time to go home, a hat (the Division Bucket Hat is a good option), your phone, money, halls (after all that cheering your throat will begin to hurt), and lastly, your spirit gear and spirit. Fall Rally South is months away but it is never too early to plan ahead!
