Hello, My name is Gillian Anku and I am contacting you on behalf of TerpCorps. TerpCorps is an organization on campus that hosts monthly service days for the University community. Next month we are also hosting a special retreat for leaders of service organizations called MPACT. The aim of this retreat is to explore leadership techniques that are most effective for leading an organization while also critically thinking about the service we are doing*.* The retreat will include seminars on leading educational and reflection activities, marketing, motivating participants and members, among others. In the past, MPACT has proven to be a great resource for student groups to network with other organizations who go on to host joint events. It is also an effective way to meet with and get information about community partners in the surrounding area who love working with Maryland students. We will leave for the retreat on October 5 at 4:30 pm and return on October 6 at 8 pm. MPACT will take place at the Arlington Echo site in Millersville, Maryland. Transportation, food, lodging, and t-shirts will be provided. To register, please visit http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/events/m-pact_retreat We request that those who register be OFFICERS and LEADERS in their respective organization and we limit three individuals attend per organization. This event is completely free, however if you do register and do not show up on October 5 your student account will be charged for the costs of the retreat. If you have any questions please refer to the facebook event MPACT retreat at http://www.facebook.com/events/405135086209235/ or email Atin Mittra who is organizing this event. He can be reached by email at [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time and I hope to see you at this year’s MPACT. With hope, *___Gillian Anku*____ -- Gillian Anku TerpCorp Coordinator Community Assistant - South Campus Commons College Park Scholars Alumni Neurobiology and Physiology Major University of Maryland- College Park