1. Planting the Seed for Success
Presented by Northwest Missouri State University at No Frills 2016

2. The Seed that Planted It All
Founded in 1905
Tradition of Education
Horace Mann Laboratory Elementary School
Student Growth
Currently ranked #20 of Top Public
Universities in the Region*
*According to US News & World Report “Top Public Schools – Midwest Region”

3. Our Roots
Northwest Traditions
Bearcat Arena
Every student starts and ends their time at Northwest in
Bearcat Arena
Memorial Bell Tower
Since 1971, this has been one of our campus’ most iconic
structures
Tree Dedication Ceremony
Each freshman class has a tree planted and dedicated
State Arboretum
In 1993 Northwest was declared the Missouri State Arboretum

4. Tree Dedication

5. The Different Colors of Our Leaves
Diverse student body
More than 30 different countries,
12% of our student population
International Flag Plaza
Homecoming traditions
Forums
Diversity & Inclusivity
Strategic planning committee based solely on diversity

6. Growing Through the Seasons
First electronic campus
Laptops and textbooks
Initially founded on one principle: Education
More than 10 Departments/Schools
126 undergraduate majors
73 minors
18 pre-professional programs
40 graduate programs
5 graduate certificate programs
3 certificate programs
3 specialist programs

7. Our Family Tree
The Bearcat Family
Each member of our community is a part of this family
Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat
University faculty, students, and community members
provide a strong support and take pride in being a part
of the Northwest Bearcat family

8. Conference Chair
Conference Theme: Planting the Seed for Success
From “Piecing Together the Bigger Picture” to “Be the Change”
we now give the tools to “Plant the Seed for Success”
Missouri State Arboretum
Dates
Set Date:
November 4th - 6th, 2016
Back-up:
November 11th - 13th, 2016

9. Vice Conference & Communications
Guidebook
Same format as MACURH 2014 & 2015
Emergency/Chair contacts & information will be accessible via every screen
Social Media
Hootsuite to manage social media outlets for MACURH
#MACURH2016
#PlantingTheSeed
#WelcometoNW

10. Dining Chair – Meals
Saturday
Breakfast
Complimentary breakfast at hotels
Lunch
Catered by Aramark, our Campus Dining provider
Dinner
Banquet Style by Aramark
Sunday
Breakfast
Grab-n-Grow
Dietary Accommodations
Aramark – Campus Dining and Dietician, Kendra Quick

11. Dining Chair – Other
Hospitality Room
Possible sponsors to cover some, or all, Hospitality Room costs
Socials
4 Socials
LGBTQ +
Advisors
Joint
PCC
List of available restaurants in Maryville
Possible sponsorships
Starbucks on campus!

12. Housing Chair
Hotels in Maryville
Comfort Inn: 41 rooms
America’s Best Value Inn: 30 rooms*
Holiday Inn Express: 41 rooms*
*These numbers have changed,
a total of 10 extra rooms available

13. Registration & Marketing Chair
Website
Northwest Portal
Registration
Via forms on our website
Dates can be found within the bid
Conference Booklet
One hard copy will be offered
T-Shirts, Lanyards, & Nametags
Spot for delegate’s pronoun
Emergency contacts printed on the backside
Delegate’s with dietary accommodations will have cards provided to them

14. Safety, Security, & Transportation Chair
Transportation
Shuttle services
10 minute drive
University Police
RHA partnership with UPD
Pizza and Police, Cocoa with the Popo, and Pop with Cops
Maryville is one of the 50 safest college towns in
America*
On-Call Phone
Google Numbers
*According to the 2015 Safewise Report

15. Spirit & Philanthropy Chair – Spirit
Spirit
Cheers
Continue to utilize the region’s cheers
Ways to earn Leaf Points (Spirit Points)
Display
Banner
Roll Call
Program Submissions and Top 10’s
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Social Media Interactions
Finding Acorns
Active and Passive Philanthropy

16. Spirit & Philanthropy Chair – Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Passive
Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
NEW! – Box Tops
Active
Partnership with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Nodaway County
Easily implemented on your campus!

17. Volunteer Chair
Over 150 on-campus organizations
Projected need: 60 volunteers
Easy sign up via Google Sheets

18. Entertainment & Ceremonies Chair
Opening Ceremony
Location: Bearcat Arena
Opening Keynote Speaker:
Carl Stafford
Closing Ceremony
Location: Bearcat Arena
Closing Keynote Speaker:
President Jasinski

19. Entertainment & Ceremonies Chair (Cont.)
Friday Night Entertainment
Northwest improv student group: Comedy Inc.
Movie/Game Night
Location: J.W. Jones Student Union
Saturday Night Dance
Location: Station
Local DJ

20. Programming Chair – Tracks & Locations
Tracks
A Gardener’s Guide to Leadership (Leadership)
Growing Green (Sustainability)
Cultivating a Diverse Garden (Diversity)
Nurturing the Seeds of Your Community (Community Building)
Beds of Flowers (Collaboration with Campus Organizations)
Sharing the Harvest (Service)
Green Thumb Gardeners (Advisor)
The Regional Greenhouse (MACURH-U)
Locations
Programs: 3rd Floor of Colden Hall
Boardrooms: 2nd Floor of Garrett-Strong Hall

21. Finance Chair – Vendor Fair
Vendor Fair on Saturday before the Banquet
Location: 3rd Floor of J.W. Jones Student Union
Possible Vendors
Hy-Vee
ResLife Cinema
DirecTV
OCM Linens
The Student Body
Aramark
Jimmy Johns
Wal-Mart
Papa John’s
In Case of Crisis
Barnes and Noble
And more…

22. Finance Chair – Total Cost
BEP Total Cost: $100.73 per delegate

24. Planting the Seed for Success
Presented by Northwest Missouri State University at No Frills 2016