NJSLC 2017

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
NJSLC Bid
Connected Hearts

Alex, Angela, Ashleigh, and Meg,

Hello from Gonzaga University! With enthusiasm, our delegation officially submits our bid to host the
2017 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.


Enclosed you will find supportive materials we are eager to share with you, including information
about Gonzaga, our location in Spokane, Washington, and why we want to share our Zag pride with the
greater Jesuit community of higher education. We have included letters from Gonzaga staff and community
members in support of our bid. We hope our passion will capture your hearts as well.


Our delegation left Canisius College at the end of June, inspired by the NJSLC 2015 conference to Be
the Light in our various groups across campus. Once back at GU, we began thinking about Gonzagas call
to shine this light more boldly out into the world. This opportunity to engage the other unique Jesuit schools
across the globe in another NJSLC conference, intent on a collective vision of working together for a brighter
future, fills each of our hearts with excitement. Such energy has fueled the writing of this bid. It would be with
honor that Gonzaga would host such an empowering event in 2017.


NJSLC sheds light on our Jesuit responsibility to the world around. Pope Francis, who has consistently
called on the youth of the world to stand up and make change has propelled a generation toward
challenging social justice to be of the utmost concern to our global community. In response to Pope Francis
urgency, we have named our theme for NJSLC 2017, Connected Hearts. We wish to use this topic in exploring
the delicate, interconnectedness of our lives with the world in which we share.


Last year, Gonzaga ranked highest nationally with the most students participating in post-graduate
service. This statistic exemplifies the importance of social justice in Gonzagas mission and the impact
community engagement consistently has on students beyond their four-year education. We aim to build
upon this foundation by demanding social justice as a tangible aspect of our daily lives for and with others.


As students, we have seen an incredible amount of growth on our campus over the past few years.
Recently, we were honored in hosting the finalists for the 2014 Opus Prize, an award providing over a million
dollars to inspiring humanitarians who demonstrate the active pursuit of social justice in our modern world.


The newly constructed John J. Hemmingson Center aspires to create a space for further engagement
between students and the world beyond our college campus, pushing us to seek justice. The Hemmingson
Center now houses Student Involvement, University Ministry, the Payne Center for Leadership Development,
the Center for Global Engagement, the Unity Multicultural Education Center, the LGBT Resource Center,
Veteran Affairs Office, and the Center for Community Action and Service Learning. This space finally allows
each of these integral departments to operate toward an integrated environment for experiential learning.
Through such collaboration, common ground is established and shared goals are met, with the intent that
Gonzaga students will feel empowered to create connections beyond the classroom. Though brand new, the
Hemmingson Center has already impacted students for the better, making this building ideal for sharing with
the NJSLC 2017 attendees.


We want to share our passion, for pursuing social justice, with our fellow Jesuit students. We wish to
recognize together, the power of our hearts connecting with the hearts of our peers, in building tolerance in
our world. Together, we can use social justice as a tool for forming a brighter future.


Thank you, Canisius College, for encouraging us to bring NJSLC 2017 to Gonzaga. And to the selection
committee, thank you for the time and consideration you have given to this process. We are enthusiastic
about the possibility of hosting NJSLC 2017. Please reach out to us with any questions or comments about
Connected Hearts.

With much gratitude,

Beth, Grace, Liv, Mark and Matt

Gonzaga NJSLC 2015 Delegates
(509) 313-5610 or cartwrightc@gonzaga.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our Theme.

The Spokane We Call Home 2

Conference Details

Benefits of Hosting at Gonzaga

Conference Goals

Conference Schedule

Conference Planning Structure

13

Conference Planning Timeline 14

Budget 16
Transportation to Spokane

18

Letters of Support

19

Top Ten Reasons to Love Gonzaga

24

Gratitude

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Connected Hearts

Working independently is celebrated in our modern culture as progressive. Our world is competitive,
fast-paced, and focused. Progressively intentional cultures, like ours, put a premium on efficiency. For Jesuit
students especially, with so many distractions at our fingertips and pressures to succeed, the chances of
being too distracted to leverage opportunities of connection with each other, are high.

Gonzagas 2015 delegation left NJSLC with the desire to host the 2017 conference, specifically
emphasizing the power of making authentic connections, centered in community. We are adamant on
generating a better world.

Our hearts beat as one; one student body; one community of Jesuit universities; one society,
purely attempting solidarity; one globe, with our differences and desires. We acknowledge that the links
connecting these levels of oneness provide us with clarity, cutting through the dense haze of distractions
in our lives. Striving to procure such resonance has become the quest of our NJLSC 2017 bid, in creating
dialogue which identifies the infinite worth naturally defining our human hearts.

We cannot be men and women for and with others without pursuing, honestly, lives led in
accompaniment. Gonzaga wishes to take this opportunity to host NJSLC, in order to better address
humanitys call to be present more purposefully for and with each other.

We aim to assume such responsibility through a dedication to service, by seeking out solidarity to
fashion local and global significance, in responding to environmental crises, by celebrating diversity, through
acknowledging communal identity, and actively challenging personal growth.

Our Jesuit identity reminds us that while we may be vastly different as people, our hearts are tethered
through the human experience. And thus, we have a duty to one another in demanding that our global
community seek life-giving connections. We wish to spark a domino effect of healing, of love.

This concept sounds magnanimous, but we identify that connections begin in little ways on our
campuses. Through recognizing the light in each other, piece by piece, we are building programs that
engage our greater ability to globally connect our hearts.

At NJSLC 2017, Gonzaga invites students into both self-reflection and intentional dialogue. We will
be discerning the ways in which we recognize, as Jesuit students, our experience with connection and
disconnection on our campuses, in both activities and desires.

We encourage students to examine the power they individually have to collaborate toward
maximizing our potential for human goodness. As a university, we challenge ourselves and other delegations
to connect more authentically through the presentations, meditations, and acts of service available during
NJSLC 2017.

Gonzaga aims for students to leave the conference having had the time to celebrate connections.
Students should return to their own campuses knowing how we can all be better for each other. The
patience created through connected hearts gives us a voice for positive change on a global scale.


As Jesuit students, we are called to be community leaders in this change. We want to work
together to do justice in daily ways with big impact. Our hearts beat as one. NJSLC 2017: an opportunity for
connected hearts.

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Nestled between the Cascades and the Rockies lies a hidden gem:
the Land of the Children of the Sun, or Spokane.

Spokane, Washington is one of the prided cities of the Pacific Northwest. This region
is where the Society of Jesus first began their ministry and eventually founded Gonzaga
University. Our beautiful city of 400,000 serves as the exciting cultural and financial hub of
the Inland Northwest. Near nature, near perfect, is our citys motto, and comes to life
as you float down the Spokane River or hike around the rushing river scenery. All these
natural wonders are minutes from the urban center of downtown. Winter, spring, summer,
or fall, Spokane is buzzing with activity. The Inland Northwest offers numerous lakes and
riverfronts within walking and driving distance teaming with a vibrant dining scene in
Spokane, with numerous local restaurants and weekly farmers markets to explore.

At 90 acres, Manito Park includes sprawling lawns, playgrounds, walking and biking
paths, flowers, topiary shrubs, a greenhouse conservatory and multiple picturesque
gardens. Its large trees and well-tended landscaping make for a great place to see
firsthand the beautiful nature the Inland Northwest has to offer.

The City of Spokanes Riverfront Park is a 100 acre park offering the best scenic
views of the spectacular Spokane Falls, great Centennial Trail bike access, attractive
walking paths, year round family and group entertainment options and an engaging
Sculpture Walk for over three million visitors a year. It is home to the 1909 Looff Carrousel,
the Riverfront Park Rotary Interactive Fountain, a gondola ride offering up close falls
viewing, giant screen IMAX Theatre and more. Riverfront Park is also the host of the largest
regional events including Bloomsday (largest timed 12k run in the nation), Hoopfest
(worlds largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament) and Pig Out in the Park along with many
others.

This beautiful city has so much charm, history, local farms and artwork to offer! We
hope you find comfort here during your stay at Gonzaga University and fall in love with
Spokane just as we have here at Gonzaga.

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While we understand that selecting a school to host NJSLC 2017 can be a daunting
task. We want to reaffirm our dedication to our bid by demonstrating the progress that
has already been made and the steps we have taken to ensure that Gonzaga is the best
choice to host NJSLC 2017.
Save the Date: July 12-16, 2017

Choosing the perfect date for a conference 21 months in advance is challenging,
especially when Gonzaga has standing commitments throughout the summer. However,
our dream dates, July 12-16, come right between two commitments that offer a very
unique opportunity. From July 10 to July 14, the University Regents and Trustees will be
on campus for their annual week of meetings, and we are working to offer a networking
lunch to include these distinguished members of the Gonzaga community. Additionally,
beginning July 17, Gonzaga will be hosting a gathering of many of the worlds Jesuits
on campus for a week of reflection and teaching. Hosting NJSLC 2017 in between these
gatherings offers a unique opportunity for delegates to interact with professionals who
have received a Jesuit education, and some of the Jesuits from around the world.
Housing and Residence Life

The bid team has been in contact with Housing and Residence Life about hosting
NJSLC 2017 and providing student and advisor housing. The university hosts many
camps and groups over the summer months, so residence life staff will be assisting in the
residence halls throughout the conference. Additionally, housing is prepared with key
card access to buildings, and keys for delegates will be easily accessible.
Meals with Sodexo

We have contacted Sodexo, our dining service, and are working on preparing
meals that provide a range of options for attendees, regardless of dietary restrictions.
Sodexo Catering is wonderful for events, and would provide fabulous banquet-style meals
for the opening and closing ceremonies. For all other meals, our on-campus dining facility
is open during the summer and delegates would have access. Additionally, we would
work to bring in local restaurants for a food fair of sorts for lunch one day, showcasing
some of the great local companies weve come to love.
Student Interns

Since all of the students on the bid team will have graduated by July 2017 we are
working with our advisors to create a project that can easily be passed onto the four
hired interns for completion. We are confident in the students at Gonzaga constantly
seeking opportunities to get involved, and make sure we hire students that will proudly
represent not only Gonzaga, but NJSLC as a whole, in carrying out our plans for
Connected Hearts.

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Socials and Speakers

For conference socials, Gonzaga has long-standing contracts with multiple local
entertainment companies. We are confident that those we work with, if we are granted
the bid, will proudly work to make the conference the best it can be.

As far as outside speakers for keynotes and other sessions, there are multiple
resources we can tap into. Not only will the regents and trustees be around campus,
along with a large collection of Jesuits, but Spokane is full of inspirational speakers with
insight on a variety of topics that would love to come talk to a promising group of young,
Jesuit-minded leaders. We would also be able to reach out to our extensive alumni
network and find alumni across the nation in numerous fields that would gladly return for
a weekend of enlightenment.
Programming

While the on-campus leadership sessions are vital to the success of the conference,
so are the moments where we can connect on a personal level. When planning
excursions, we wanted to highlight a variety of local treasures, as well as offer the chance
to truly be a kid again with an afternoon at Silverwood Theme Park.
Social Justice: More than just a day!

Our service outings will be planned in coordination with the Center for Community
Action and Service Learning (CCASL) in taking the dialogue off campus, converting it into
action, and striving to shed light on our thematic topic, Connected Hearts. On-campus
events have been designed to stimulate thought, but also embrace the nature of a
college student with plenty of opportunities for conversation, reflection and connection
though pre-service and post-service learning opportunities.

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When you ask the 7,400 students of Gonzaga University why they chose Gonzaga,
the answer is undoubtedly, the community. Our community is what defines Gonzaga
and we would like the opportunity to share it with NJSLC 2017 delegates.

In everything we do, there is a sense of community and desire to expand,
improving upon our current existence. For us, engagement occurs in infinite ways, only
limited by our own creativity. This engagement shines through serving with our Center
for Community Action and Service Learning, in the retreats we go on to find a better
understanding of ourselves and others, or in study abroad experiences to learn about
new cultures. The Gonzaga community is one of support and guidance for its students.
We seek an open, welcoming community which extends beyond the walls of our
university and continues on into wherever life may take us.

Gonzaga does not simply tell us to be men and women for and with others,
but strives to provide tangible opportunities for community engagement. Creating
authentic connections is personal for us; it starts at home. Being men and women for
and with others is a commitment we take seriously at Gonzaga and advocate to realize
daily as contemplatives in action. Positive connections that build community can take
many forms. Here at Gonzaga, this can range from something so simple as a smile and
holding the door for a new face, to being present for someone who is going through
difficult times. Community is at the heart of where we find our strength. Its what keeps
us connected. We are more than delighted to invite the NJSLC 2017 delegates into this
community.


The John J. Hemmingson Center, which serves as our new university center, will
have its grand opening this October. The impact that this addition to our campus has
had is incredible and provides the perfect opportunity for Gonzaga to host NJSLC. It
has a ballroom capable of holding 800 people, classrooms for leadership sessions, a
two-level dining facility (which will be serving our famous COG cookies), an auditorium
where movies can be shown, a place where Coffeehouse is held (A Gonzaga tradition
every Wednesday night where we invite local musicians to play, which we look forward
to sharing with NJSLC the first night of the conference), and space for advisor socials,
hospitality rooms, and a presenters social with facilities for printing if needed. The
anticipation around this building has been increasing to astronomical heights over the
last two years and the finished product did not disappoint. We would love the opportunity
to share these experiences with you.
We are thrilled for the opportunity to host
NJSLC 2017 and would love to see you here.

I am a ZAG;
I am a Bulldog;
Together, WE ARE GONZAGA!

Come stand with us. Connected hearts.

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Embracing Our Jesuit Community

As a community of Jesuit schools we are christened with a mission to follow in the
footsteps of Christ and St. Ignatius in developing the body of Christ, His people. We must
start close to the heart with ourselves, as students at Jesuit schools across the nation
and world. As leaders, we want to embody the idea of being one heart together in a
community, where we learn and lead by service and solidarity. We hope to explore and
express this idea of community with our fellow Jesuit schools and focus on the meaning
of a community, rooted in learning, connected at the heart. We will commit ourselves to
developing connection with others, especially within the framework of social justice and
solidarity.
Living and Learning as a Way of Life

We find ourselves in a unique place among others in the world, one of learning and
living in a safe and free space. We hope to embody the inward and intentional focus
that is crucial to develop learning not only about the world around us, but also about
ourselves. As Gonzaga students, we investigate our position in relation to others and use
what we have found to share our experience with others. Our lives are not just ones of
static understanding, but dynamic learning. We plan to help others develop a similar
strategy that focuses on living and learning beyond the classroom and school walls, and
how learning from others experiences aid in our and their development as citizens of the
world.
Inspiration and Influence

An inherent part of leadership is the ability to influence and inspire. Throughout
the conference we hope to be able to influence and inspire the delegates to theorize,
mobilize, localize, and globalize positive change. Similarly, we hope to empower others
and help them to use their influence to inspire all those they encounter. Through initiatives
of service, intellectual development, practical skills, camaraderie, and social justice we
aim to express why we believe and catalyze inspiration our hearts, others hearts and the
hearts of the world.
Connection

When people are together, united by a common bond it fosters connection. Yet,
that connection must be nurtured in order to create a system of support, authenticity,
openness, collaboration, and honor. Spiritually, socially and academically, we seek to
demonstrate and foster this type of connection, as we have built at Gonzaga, and bring
it into the hearts of our fellow student leaders. As responsible members of our global
community, we hope to encourage and mature our connections with God, ourselves, our
universities and our brothers and sisters. To be connect at the heart is to be connected
with passion and hope. We aim to help the students develop these same strong
connections that last the trials and tests that we each must face.

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Conference Schedule
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Early Arrivals

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

8:00am-5:00pm:



10:00am-3:50pm:

Arrival & Registration

Welcome to Gonzaga!
Check-in at Hemmingson University Center Rotunda

5:00pm-6:30pm:

Welcome and Dinner

Hemmingson University Center Ballroom

6:30pm-7:30pm:

Keynote Speaker
Hemmingson University Center Ballroom

7:30pm-8:30pm:

Advisor Social
Hemmingson University Center/Foley Library

7:30pm-8:30pm:

Student Social
Hemmingson University Center/Foley Library

7:30pm-8:30pm:

Presenter Social
Presenting at the conference? Meet up with other
presenters to exchange ideas, prepare, and more.
Hemmingson University Center/Foley Library

8:30pm-9:30pm:

Get Connected
Herak Quad

Zagadventure (Various Locations)

Familiarize yourself with Gonzagas beautiful campus
by participating in a scavenger hunt.

Amazing Race GU Style

4:00pm-4:45pm:
Opening Ceremony

Meet at St. Aloysius Church

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9:00pm-10:00pm:

Hospitality Room Open

Hemmingson University Center Room 123

10:00pm-11:00pm:

Coffeehouse
Join us at the Hemmingson University Center Starbucks
for a relaxing night filled with local music. This is a
Gonzaga tradition, held every Wednesday night.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

7:00am-7:45am:

Sunrise Session
Martin Fitness Center
Yoga

7:30m-8:45am:
Breakfast
COG
9:00am-9:45am:
Leadership Session 1
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall
9:00am-9:45am:
Leadership Session 1
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall
10:40-11:00am:

Snack Break
Hemmingson University Center Entrance Circle

11:10am-12:10pm: AGAPE Session

Hemmingson University Center Ballrooms/Hemmingson

University Center Auditorium
12:15pm-1:30pm: Networking Lunch
COG
1:45pm-2:30pm:
Small Groups

Herak Quad/Various Locations
Head on out to the Herak Quad and find your small group number!

From there on, establish a meeting place. This is where youll meet for

every small group session.

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2:45-3:30pm:
Leadership Session 3
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall
3:40-4:25pm:
Leadership Session 4
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall
4:35pm-4:50pm:

Meditation Break
Foley Field

5:00-5:40pm:
Delegation Debrief
Various Locations
5:45pm-7:00pm:
Dinner
COG
7:30pm-8:45pm:
Swag Swap
Hemmingson University Center Ballroom
9:00pm-12:00am:

Hospitality Room Open

Hemmingson University Center Room 123

9:00pm-12:00am:

Night Activities
Smores by the Shore-Lake Arthur
Capture The Flag/Intramurals/Games-Various Locations

Friday, July 14, 2017

7:00am7:45am:
Sunrise Session
Pilates: Rudolff Fitness Center
7:30am8:45am:
Breakfast
COG
9:00am-9:45am:
Leadership Session 5
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall
9:55am-10:40am: Leadership Session 6
Hemmingson University Center/Rosauer/College Hall

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10:50am-11:50am: Service Pre-Brief

Hemmingson University Center

In small groups and by service sites. A time to discuss the service sites in
connection to our mission as Jesuit leaders.

11:50am-1:00pm: Lunch
COG
1:10pm-2:10pm:

AGAPE Session
Hemmingson University Center Ballrooms/Hemmingson
University Center Auditorium

2:20pm-3:05pm:

Small Groups
Various Locations

3:30pm-10:00pm:

Excursions
Silverwood Theme Park
Downtown Spokane
Outdoor Excursion (hike, bike, climb, raft, etc.)

9:00pm-12:00am:

Hospitality Room Open

Hemmingson University Center Room 123

10:00pm-12:00am: Karaoke
Hemmingson University Center
10:00pm-12:00am: Movie Night
Hemmingson University Center Auditorium

Popcorn Bar, Hot Cocoa, Tea, Cookies

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Saturday, July 15, 2017

7:00am-7:45am:
Sunrise Session

Martin Fitness Center
Zumba
7:30am-8:45am:
Breakfast
COG
9:00am-9:15am:

Small Groups
Various Locations

9:15am-12:15pm: Service
Various Locations
Service in small groups

After service, debrief in small groups

12:15pm-1:30pm:

Lunch To Go
Foley Field/COG

1:45pm2:30pm:
Top 10 Presentations
Hemmingson University Center/Roasauer
A chance to re-present 10 leadership sessions that epitomize our

theme of Connected Hearts.

2:35pm-3:20pm:

Delegation Debrief
Various Locations

3:30pm-4:30pm:

Free Time

3:30pm-4:30pm:
NSJGA
Hemmingson University Center
4:45pm5:45pm:

Mass
Student Chapel, 3rd Floor College Hall

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6:00pm-7:30pm:

Dinner
Hemmingson University Center Ballroom

7:30pm-8:00pm:

Closing Keynote
Hemmingson University Center Ballroom

8:30pm9:00pm:

Pictures/Walking to the Dance

9:00pm-11:30pm: Dance
Cataldo
9:00pm-12:00am:

Hospitality Room Open

Hemmingson University Center Room 123

Sunday, July 16, 2017

7:00am-12:00pm:

Breakfast On the Go

7:00am-12:00pm: Check-Out
Hemmingson University Center Rotunda

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The structure of the conference planning team will be as follows:

There will be 4 lead students holding the position of Education Chair, Logistics Co-Chairs,
and Events Chair. These four students will be in charge of the following aspects of the
conference:

Education Chair
Keynote speakers
Opening and Closing
speakers
Breakout sessions

Logistics Co-Chair Logistics Co-Chair

Schedule

Security

Daily schedule for

Ensure a feeling of
students and faculty/ safety throughout
staff
the conference

Events Chair
Promotional
Items
Shirts, binders,
prizes, water
bottles, etc.

Registration

Student applications
and selection

Food/hospitality

Cost, timeline, and

advertising

On-Campus
Events

Themes of these
sessions

Coordinate dining
services

Transportation
To & from the airport

Technology

Nightly events,
social events,
opening/closing
ceremonies

Guest Lecturers
Faculty/locally recognized individuals
to come speak
Small groups
Small group leader
selection
Meeting topics

Conference social
To & from off campus media
activities
Coordinate all
Housing
communications
For both students &
with delegation via
faculty/staff
website/emails
Arrange technology
during sessions

Off-Campus
Activities
Day to explore
Spokane,
service
event, etc.

The four chairs will meet on a regular basis with their staff supervisor to ensure the timeline
is being followed and the deadlines are being met. Each chair will have subcommittees to
help plan and execute the required tasks. During regular meetings, the chairs will report on
the progress of their committees, provide conference planning feedback, and brainstorm
for further planning and creative solutions as necessary.

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Below is a timeline of our progress in two parts. First, our preparations
for submitting a bid to host 2017 and the steps we have taken to ensure that
Gonzaga could successfully host NJSLC 2017. Second, a proposed timeline
of our expected progress if our bid is successful, and how we would manage
our time leading up to NJSLC 2017 to make the conference the best it can
be.
June 2015

Attend NJSLC 2015 at Canisius in Buffalo, New York

July 2015

Began assembling a team to prepare for the bid process

August 2015

Work on the bid began

Began contacting University leadership for support and local companies to begin
pricing for NJSLC 2017 Bid budget

September 2015

Finalizing of bid, working with University services for printing and marketing to meet
current standards

October 2015

Submission of bid GO ZAGS!

Continuation of preparation process if we receive the bid to host NJSLC 2017

November 2015

Notification of bid results

Begin seeking sponsors for NJSLC 2017
Begin reserving on-campus spaces for leadership sessions, outside speakers and
opening and closing ceremonies

March 2016

Begin the process of seeking, interviewing and hiring interns

Finalization of sponsors

April 2016

Hiring of four interns completed

Transition of NJSLC 2017 planning to Interns and Advisor

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July 27-31, 2016

Attend NSJLC 2016 at Regis!
September 2016

Interns return to campus

Finalize housing and food preparations for NJSLC 2017 Delegates and Volunteers

Call for volunteers begins

Open social media pages and begin marketing for NJSLC 2017, including

Invitations
October 2016

Finalize volunteer team
November 2016

Open NJSLC 2017 Website and prepare to open registration
January 2017

Booking vendors for hospitality suite, dance, various night activities

Finalize meals with Sodexo catering

Finalize NJSLC 2017 schedule November 2015
February 2017

Early Registration opens

Finalize keynote speakers
March 2017

Begin volunteer training

Begin signage and printing preparations
April 2017

Early Registration Ends, Regular Registration begins
May 2017

Interns remain at Gonzaga after graduation to finish on-campus preparations

Double check all contracts are finalized and services are ready
June- Early July 2017

Volunteers return to campus for final training

Printing and posters completed

Delegate packs prepared

Volunteer shirts and Delegate shirts ordered and received

Last-Chance Registration
July 12-16, 2017: NJSLC 2017 at Gonzaga!

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Conference Costs

Total Attendee Size

250

300

350

400

Administration and Registration

Name tags
Communication and Social Media
Security
General Supplies
Welcome Bags
Water Bottle
Signage and Printing
SUBTOTAL

500
200
150
150
665
848
400
2913

600
200
150
150
747
995
400
3242

700
200
150
150
853
1139
400
3592

800
200
150
150
957
1278
400
3935

Conference Schedule
Binder: physical, hard-copy of schedule
App: digital schedule with limited physical copies
SUBTOTAL

1500
--1500

1800
--1800

--2000
2000

--2000
2000

Transportation and Lodging

Airport Shuttles - Day 1
Airport Shuttles - Day 5
Misc. Arrivals and Departures
Delegate room rate - shared (85% of delegates)
Delegate room rate - single (15% of delegates)
Campus Impact Fee
Housing provisionals (soap, shampoo, toothpaste)
Transport for Service Projects
SUBTOTAL

600
600
2000
26138
5865
10625
1000
800
47628

600
600
2000
31365
7038
12750
1000
800
56153

700
700
3000
36592.5
8211
14875
1000
900
65979

700
700
3000
41820
9384
17000
1000
900
74504

Dining
Opening Banquet
Breakfast Day 2 (Line)
Lunch Day 2 - Trustee Networking
Delegation Dinner in Spokane
Breakfast Day 3
Lunch Day 3 (Sponsored)
Dinner Day 3
Breakfast Day 4
Lunch at Service Site (COG to-go)
Closing Banquet
Breakfast To-Go (Breakfast Club)
SUBTOTAL

5250
1863
4250
0
1863
2500
2983
1863
1750
5250
1500
29072

6300
2235
5100
0
2235
3000
3579
2235
2100
6300
1800
34884

7350
2541
5705
0
2541
3500
4067
2541
2450
7350
2100
40145

8400
2904
6520
0
2904
4000
4648
2904
2800
8400
2400
45880

150
150

200
200

250
250

300
300

Socials and Excursions

Advisor Social (Sodexo Sponsored < $250)
Advisor Social 2 (Bulldog - Sodexo < $300)

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Morning Wellness Activities
Spokane Excursion Transportation
Downtown Excursion
Fitness Fair
Swag Swap
Coffehouse
Smores by the Shores
Trivia Night
Movie Night
Opening Ceremony
Closing Dance
Hospitality Suite
SUBTOTAL
Volunteers and Interns
Pre-Conference Housing for Student Volunteers
Pre-Conference Meals for Student Volunteers
Conference Meals for Volunteers
Student Intern Stipends
SUBTOTAL
Miscellaneous
Keynote Speakers
Volunteer T-Shirts
Conference Attendee T-Shirts
Photography
Website
SUBTOTAL
Grand Total
Cost Per Delegate

0
2000
1500
100
50
1250
400
200
300
1000
500
1200
8800

0
2500
1800
100
50
1500
400
200
300
1000
500
1200
9950

0
3000
2100
100
50
1750
400
200
300
1000
500
1200
11100

0
3500
2400
100
50
2000
400
200
300
1000
500
1200
12250

3140
3210
4013
6000
16363

3140
3210
4013
6000
16363

3140
3210
4013
6000
16363

3140
3210
4013
6000
16363

500
450
1500
0
0
2450

500
450
1750
0
0
2700

500
450
1900
0
0
2850

500
450
2050
0
0
3000

125092 142028.5

157932

416.97

394.83

108725.5
434.90

405.80

Explanation of Budget:
We present this budget as an "actual cost" budget - for a 300 person conference, we
acknowledge that a projected cost-per-delegate of $417 is high. However, we believe
that our projected budget covers all expenses that we would encounter, and have
prepared to the best of our abilities. Additionally, we believe that we can find $10,000
between fundraising and sponsorships in order to decrease the effective cost per
delegate, and sponsor student intern stipends as well.
With this in mind, we would set our registration fees at three levels: $360 per delegate
for early registration, $375 per delegate for regular registration, and $390 for late
registration. We believe that we can get registration costs under $400 per delegate, and
still host the best conference that Gonzaga can offer.
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Transportation

Spokane is located in Washington State in a region lovingly referred to as

the Inland Northwest. Unless you are traveling from Seattle, it is likely you will
need to travel by plane to reach our beautiful city.

Average Airfare Costs to Spokane from Major Cities:

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September 28, 2015

To the NJSLC Summer 2017 Selection Committee:
Gonzagas Jesuit mission calls us to be men and women for and with others. Our students strive each day to
live out this ideal, both in and out of the classroom. As our world grapples with the effects of globalization,
climate change, disease, and war, we need more than ever before to develop young leaders committed to and
engaged in social justice. The annual National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC) continues to
serve as an extraordinary opportunity to prepare student leaders from around the nation to affect change, to
share ideas and network with each other in an effort the make this world a better place for all.
For the last several years Gonzaga University has sent a strong delegation to the NJSLC. After reflecting on
the most impactful part of this conference experience and the true meaning of social justice, the NJSLC 2017
conference planning team of students have chosen the theme Connected Hearts. At the root of serving others
and solving social issues they believe is an underlying necessity of seeing how people truly relate and connect
with one another. It is replacing an us and them conversation/mentality with we. This theme coupled
with the professional expertise of our staff, the leadership strengths of our students, the opening of the new
160,000 square foot Hemmingson University Center, and the welcoming hospitality of the City of Spokane,
we feel Gonzaga is well positioned to host the 2017 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.
As the Vice President for Student Development, I fully support and endorse the enclosed conference bid and
am confident that Gonzaga University will carefully and intentionally create a memorable and intentional
Jesuit-centered experience for student leaders from across the nation.
Sincerely,

Dr. Judi Biggs Garbuio

Vice President for Student Development

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September 22, 2015

Dear NJSLC Conference Bid Review Team:

Each year, Gonzaga University is grateful for the opportunity to send a delegation of students to the National
Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC). The ability to network with leaders from the other Jesuit
Colleges and Universities throughout the nation is an invaluable experience for our students. The missiondriven sessions allow our student leaders to return to Spokane inspired about their future leadership roles,
energized with ideas and informed with new strategies and skills.
Currently a collection of our former NJSLC delegates is putting together a bid to host the 2017 conference
in Spokane and on our campus. They have chosen the theme of Connected Hearts for their bid. This theme
calls us to work together for the common good something directly found in Gonzagas mission and a goal
of our work in Student Development.
As the Dean of Student Engagement, I enthusiastically support our students effort to submit a bid to host the
2017 NJSLC in Spokane, WA. We look forward to your decision.

Sincerely,

Matt Lamsma
Dean of Student Engagement

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October 1, 2015

Dear Members of the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference Committee,

It is with great confidence and excitement that I write this letter endorsing our Gonzaga students bid
to host the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC) at Gonzaga University in the
summer of 2017. As the Director of the Department of Student Involvement and Leadership, I am
impressed with the skills and caliber of Gonzagas student leaders. Their willingness to collaborate
across campus, engage in the tensions of peer leadership, and create intentional and transformative
experiences is inspiring. Hosting the NJSLC in 2017 would be an honor and privilege for our student
leaders, our staff and faculty, our Jesuit community, and the City of Spokane.
For the past two summers our students have arrived back to campus excited, driven and motivated by
the conference. GU has not hosted NJSLC since 2001, we would love to show our Jesuit brothers and
sisters how much weve changed and grown since that time. We are hopeful and excited to showcase
our beautiful campus and the city of Spokane, while inspiring a greater commitment to Jesuit
leadership.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns, 509.313.5886 or vandenboom@gonzaga.edu.
Sincerely,

Colleen Quinn Vandenboom, Ph.D.

Director, Student Involvement and Leadership

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To whom it may concern,

My name is Taylor Kratochvil and I am the president of the Gonzaga Student Body Association for the
2015-2016 academic year. Just a few short months ago, I was able to attend the National Jesuit Leadership
Conference hosted by Canisius College, and today it is my pleasure write my letter of support for Gonzaga
University to host the conference in 2017.
As I began to spend some time at NJSLC this year, I couldnt shake the thought of our university having the
opportunity host this incredible conference. Upon hearing that there was a group of students who sought to
bring the conference in, I offered any help that I could to support its success.
I may be able to write a beaming recommendation with numerous examples of how our Jesuit university
is unique, however, I will admit, it is truly hard to put a finger on just why Gonzaga is so special. Across
the nation, we are often a familiar name due to the success of our basketball team and their winning tradition in March, but we are so much more than that. It is true that you would be hard pressed to find a more
beautiful area than the Inland Northwest or a more gorgeous downtown area with the mighty Spokane
River binding them both, however that isnt all. Yes, we may have recently completed the construction of an
enormous student center that would be perfect to house a conference such as this, yet, there is something
else that makes us special.
Around Gonzaga University, the word community gets thrown around a lot. Coming from Omaha, Nebraska, I knew nobody on campus when I first arrived, but it only took a few short weeks for me to slip up
and tell my mother that I was heading home from class as I walked back to my residence hall. Certainly
we have fantastic facilities here in Spokane and an incredible surrounding area to house the conference, but
it is the people here that will truly give life and ignite this conference.
It is an honor for our university to be considered for this conference, and to be given the opportunity to
bring the greater Jesuit community into our home would be an experience we would never forget.
Thank you,
Taylor Kratochvil
President
Gonzaga Student Body Association

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We love being Zags. Its hard to narrow down the infinite reasons why, but
here are the top ten things we think youll love during your time with us:
1. Focus on Social Justice:

At Gonzaga, social justice is more than a one-time service experience. Social justice
is why we believe that we are all connected. It is why we hold ourselves accountable for
the changes happening in our world that deserve our attention. We dont have all the
answers, but we seek understanding. It is only through the acknowledgement that our
hearts are connected that we can begin to comprehend how to work together to create
a better community.
2. The Jesuit experience:

Ignatian ideals surround us: from the reflective times offered in classes to retreats
with University Ministry, the Jesuits interacting with us as professors, mentors and residence
hall next-door neighbors adds a unique aspect to our education.
3. Campus views:

Its hard to explain to someone just how breathtaking our campus is. Walking down
Bulldog Alley, the beautiful brick walkway through the middle of campus, its impossible
not to notice the perfect blend of history and modernism. The twin spires of St. Aloysius
Church are always there to guide us home, and provide a welcoming site in the dark
night sky.
4. Gonzagas people:

Zag students are pretty cool. Even cooler? The professors, faculty and staff
members that truly know how to make anyones day. Its not uncommon for a student to
be invited over to a professors house for dinner, and office hours usually run long because
youll get caught up in a great conversation about life. Staff work hard to know what
student life is all about have nothing but love for the Gonzaga students they serve.
5. Friendly neighbors:

Gonzagas campus is nestled between beautiful Downtown Spokane and the
Logan neighborhood, which gives students a diverse neighborhood. The Logan Block
Party, a local event planned by Gonzaga staff and students, brought together the
Gonzaga community and Logan families to have fun and welcome a new academic
year.
6. Spokane itself:

There are so many great things to do around Spokane! Areas like the South Hill,
Perry District and the Spokane Valley offer up a number of ways to spend the afternoon,
or you could relax and enjoy the views at Greenbluff or Manito Park. In the summer, we
love to take an afternoon and go hike along the Spokane River, but in the winter we ice
skate in Riverfront Park. Its the perfect place to enjoy every day.

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7. The Hemmingson Center:

Its pretty hard to miss this sprawling hub for student activity opened in July of
2015 and has already become a staple in our community. Not only is it popular among
students, it is at the forefront of green buildings. With natural light, hydroelectric and
geothermal power, it is our most eco-friendly space yet and were excited to expand
upon our desire to build with the environment in mind while meeting the functional needs
of students, staff and faculty.
8. Student Involvement:

Student involvement is a way of life at Gonzaga. With many outlets of involvement
such as academics, retreats, performing arts, intramurals, immersion trips, over 150 clubs,
and social activities, Gonzaga is a place where its hard not be engaged. But best of all,
if students dont find a place they are encouraged to create their own opportunities with
support from their peers, faculty and staff.
9. People really hold doors open for others:

It seems like such a little thing, but it isnt rare to see a student go out of their way to
hold open a door for someone possibly 20 feet away. Its that kind of small consideration
for others that demonstrates that our care for one another goes beyond our words.
10. Exploring leadership:

Throughout the Division of Student Development we focus on finding our common
values as Jesuit leaders in order best apply them to our unique leadership experiences on
and off campus. This empowering model encourages critical thinking and helps develop
our authenticity as leaders. This depth of leadership is something that we are beyond
thrilled to share with the rest of our Jesuit university community.

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We would like to thank all the wonderful people and departments at Gonzaga University
for helping to make this conference bid possible.
Their continued support of our bidding to host the 2017 National Jesuit Student Leadership
Conference has brought us one step closer to making our vision a reality.
We would like to thank,

The Division of Student Development for their pursuit of an education based on Jesuit
tradition outside of the classroom and helping us achieve this through our bid;
Our advisors Carolyn Cartwright and Katie Herzog for guiding us through NJSLC 2015

and helping us actualize this bid;
Matthew Clark, Beth Grainey, Grace Nguyen, Mark Ornelas, and Liv Schneider for

writing the content of this bid;
Kayla Cartelli, Assistant Student Publication Manager, for helping us compile and

design the pieces of our bid into a finished document;
Letters of support from the following people:

Dr. Thayne McCulloh, President of Gonzaga University

Dr. Judi Biggs Garbuio, Vice President of Student Development

Matt Lamsma, Dean of Student Engagement

Dr. Colleen Vandenboom, Director of Student Involvement

Taylor Kratochvil, President of Gonzaga Student Body Association
Our Supporters:
The Gonzaga Student Body Association for supporting our desire to bring a
conference to campus that can benefit the entire student population;
Gonzaga University Event Service Team for their support in arranging conference
spaces;
Housing and Residence Life for providing housing accommodations;
Sodexo for catering this conference;
Plant Services for providing transportation;
Gonzaga University for their openness
and acceptance of our passion to bring
the National Jesuit Student Leadership
Conference to Gonzaga in 2017.
To all those we could not thank here, thank you.
We appreciate all you have done for us.

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