All things Charter Day Ball were in full swing this month as summer came to a close and fall semester took off. With all staff and students back on campus and a 5 month countdown to the ball constantly ticking in our heads, all hands were on deck to get the ball rolling!
This month was especially exciting as new members applied and were interviewed to join the various committees. Because every new face comes with new ideas, we were eager to add new members to continue on this Miami tradition. On September 17th, new and old members were asked to attend a Fall Retreat at the Western Lodge. From activities like Power Point Karaoke to figuring whether they are better described as a "squiggle" or a "square," our general and executive members learned the importance of leadership, communication, and working with others through a variety of different team-bonding exercises. Overall, it was a great day to bond and get excited for planning the Charter Day Ball! Miami homecoming was also this month! The streets of Oxford were packed with alumni, faculty, as well as current and prospective students who were excited to celebrate and express Love and Honor. With high hopes of bringing home the Victory Bell, Miamians packed Yager Stadium to cheer on the Redhawks against the Cincinnati Bearcats. With so many people in attendance, the Homecoming game was a perfect opportunity to promote the Charter Day Ball. At halftime, President Crawford asked first lady, Dr. Renate Crawford, to the ball. With many cheers and aw's from the crowd, Dr. Crawford happily said yes! Although the Redhawks suffered a hard lost and did not bring home the bell, it was still a great away to bring Miamians together and, of course, promote the ball. On Wednesday, September 19th, we also held our Plant Your Roots event. Students were lined up outside the doors of Pavilion A in the Armstrong Student Center as they patiently awaited to get a free succulent. Three lucky winners with blue tape on the bottom of their plant went home with a free ticket to the ball as well. Not only was the event a lot of fun, it was a huge success and a great promotional event. Have a Ball with Charter Day Ball took place on Thursday, September 28th. Students were asked to sign a 6 foot tall, giant beach ball as it rolled around campus. This was a great way to have fun and raise awareness about the ball. Many students were intrigued and were given flyers for all information concerning Charter Day. Overall, September was a great month filled with fun, planning, and marketing! With Family Weekend dance lessons, a Dress and Suit Drive, and a Pumpkin Patch event on the horizon, we can't wait to see what October has in store for the Charter Day Ball!
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