Update from the meeting we had on 11-29-12!

Hey, all!!  Sorry this is a bit late, but it is THAT time of the semester!  So, here
is what you missed!!

- We welcomed new members Franky and Jackie!!

- CMA and CILA have been partners in the past and we are teaming up again
to have a social gathering/semester's end/Holiday send-off!  Hallett Hall is
also going to be collaborating!  :)  We are trying to hammer out the details, but
here are some things to think about:

      - It has to be before the 20th of Dec

      - Preliminary time/date was Tues, Dec 11th, from 3-5pm in the CMA study
area -- We need to get that time reserved.

      - Food: We need to get an estimate for Subway (find out if we CAN order
from Subway or is there a conflict of interest with taking food from the UMC
and going to the C4C?)

             - If not, we can purchase the fixings for nachos or taco salads
      - Make a flyer, bring to the advocacy centers and advertise on the DS
Listserv and other places

      - It will be a mingling party.  We will have flyers and information about
CILA, what our mission is, our goals and how we spread the word about
disability awareness.

      - No presentations, just getting to know each other, talk about what we
have done and our goals, and try to recruit new members
UPDATE: Franky said that Friday, Dec 14th, in the evening is the best day.

- Ignite Adaptive Skiing

      - Franky & Jackie want to be a part of the ski day adventure

      - We would like to go up together and we found out that the Volunteer
Resource Center has drivers who are certified to drive a 15-passenger
vehicle.

      - We need to find out how to get a vehicle, which dept, and how much?

      - We did tentatively set a date for skiing: Saturday, January 19, 2013
(MLK weekend).

- Big Buff Little Buff

      - There will be a holiday cookie or baking party on December 8!

      - Holiday goodies will be made and donated in the community

      - If you want to be a mentor for a Little Buff or if you know of a potential
Little Buff, please contact Kelly!

- Leadership

      - Priscilla, the founder and co-chair of CILA, is graduating this semester!
Esha, the other co-chair is taking a break for a bit.

      - Kelly, our secretary/treasurer, is A-MAZING!!  This semester she has
stepped numerous times to see CILA's mission and activities fulfilled!!  She is
our NEW lead co-chair!

      - Our new co-chair will be announced soon....

      - Arya is going to try out the position for the secretary

      - Treasurer is still up for grabs!!  <hint hint to all ya'll!!>

      - Even though Priscilla is graduating, she will be around for this-coming
semester to help with the transition

If I missed anything or if anyone has suggestions, please feel free to contact
either Priscilla or Kelly.

Take care,
Priscilla & Kelly

Council for Inclusion,
Leadership, & Advocacy

www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/cila
www.facebook.com/groups/369989005900/
cucila.blogspot.com

CILA Plans for 2012 - 2013!

CILA is off to a great start for another great semester! We've had a few meetings and made some very exciting plans! Our first program of the year was a ropes course with our Big Buff, Little Buff project and everyone had a blast! Some other very exciting things happening this semester:

• IGNITE adaptive skiing, come up to Eldora for a fun day of skiing with CILA, or learn how you can become an adaptive ski guide!
• Interactive Theater Project, participate in a piece of theater that can help spread disability awareness and help destroy negative perceptions of people with disabilities!
• Dennis Small Cultural Center, open discussion on disability, Thursday October 18!
• Diversity Summit, help us put on a great event to help more people understand disabilities!
• Big Buff, Little Buff, mentor and inspire younger community members!
• And many more ways you can get involved in leadership roles in our community!

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 11th at 5:15 pm in the C4C Building, Room S435.Come learn about how you can get involved and meet some awesome people. If you have any questions, would like to participate in any of the above activities, or would like to join our email list, contact us at cila@colorado.edu
Hope to see you Thursday!!