Greek Advance
Greek Advance is the University of Florida’s annual leadership retreat for presidents and council exec board members. The curriculum for Greek Advance is derived from values of the Florida Greek community—scholarship, service, leadership, community—and designed to provide you with a 1 1/2 days of learning and self-discovery that will build your leadership abilities in the areas of organizational development, service, and community. As a result of participating in Greek Advance, you should be able to promote positive change within your chapter, council, and the Florida Greek community.
It is important for you to recognize that Greek Advance is a leadership retreat and not a conference. As such, Greek Advance provides a unified curriculum where each exercise or activity builds on the previous activity and prepares you for the next one. To assist you in this endeavor, you will be assigned to a cluster or small group during the retreat. Cluster meetings are designed to allow you the opportunity to have discussion, gain new ideas from fellow members of the Florida Greek community, time to address individual concerns, , as well as create an action plan for your return to campus. Each cluster will be assigned a cluster facilitator, a current fellow Greek, who has served as either a President or council officer during their tenure at UF. Please note that the cluster facilitator is not your parent, but a liaison.
2008 Greek Registration Packet
Due Dates
- Fee Waiver Scholarship (Due Wednesday, November 28th at 3pm to be considered)
- Registration Form (Due December 5th with Fee of $125)
- Liability Waiver Form (Due December 5th with Fee and Registration Form)
2008 Greek Advance Schedule at a Glance
- Friday, January 4th, 2008
- 8:30am – Check-In (Commuter Lot)
- 8:45am – Load Buses (Please bring your own snacks for breakfast)
- 9:15am – Arrive to Camp
- 9:30am – Welcome and Introductions
- 10:00am - 8:00pm – Informational Sessions, Team Building Activities
- 8:00pm – Dinner with the Administrators
- 10:00pm – Bonfire and Group Skits
- Saturday, January 5th, 2008
- 8:00am – Wake Up and Pack Up
- 8:30am – Breakfast (Bring All Belongings)
- 9:00am – Morning Activity
- 9:30am - 5:00pm – Programs, Activities and Council Time
- 5:30pm – Load the Buses
- 6:15pm – Arrive back at UF (Commuter Lot)
11 THINGS TO BRING TO GREEK ADVANCE 2007
- Warm comfortable clothes
- Jerseys/embroidered t-shirt w/ letters (paraphernalia). Council polos are also acceptable for council officers.
- Comfortable shoes (Sneakers AND Shower shoes, please no flip flops)
- Bed Linens (Pillow, Blanket, Sleeping Bag)
- Games (UNO, cards, Frisbee)
- Jacket
- Bugspray
- Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, etc.)
- Alarm clock
- An Open-mind
- Positive Attitude
NOTE: Please note that Camp Kulaqua is a Christian campground owned and operated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. As such alcohol, tobacco, and profanity are not allowed on the premises. Please respect Camp Kulaqua by adhering to these guidelines.
GREEK ADVANCE FAQs
- How do we get to Greek Advance?
The Office of Sorority & Fraternity Affairs (OSFA) has arranged for buses to take participants to and from Camp Kulaqua (High Springs, FL). OSFA staff will be present to check people in. No one is permitted to drive to the camp. - Where can we leave our cars?
The Coomuter Lot is available. Parking is lifted during Greek Advance. I would also encourage you to carpool or arrange to be dropped off and picked up. - What if I can't attend?
Because the information that is disseminated at Greek Advance is critical to the success of the chapter, all chapters are required to have representation. In the event that the chapter president can not attend s/he needs to contact Lisa Kendall as soon as possible. The Office will work with the chapter to make sure that they have representation. In the event that the chapter president is also a member of exec, the chapter will need to send the next highest officer to represent the chapter. - Where will be staying and with whom?
Every participant has been assigned to a camper cabin with several roommates. Roommates were assigned on a number of factors including: council affiliation and the proximity between housed chapters. You will be housed with chapters from your council and at least one other council. It is important for participants to remember that this is a retreat. As such, your lodging accommodations will be considered modest at best. For your convenience, all cabins are air-conditioned and have a private bath. - What do I need to bring?
Please see the 11 Things to Bring to Greek Advance above. - What should I do if I have dietary needs/restrictions?
Please contact Lisa Kendall (lisak@union.ufl.edu) ASAP so that we might accommodate your request. - Who do I contact if I have additional questions or concerns?
Please contact Lisa Kendall (lisak@union.ufl.edu).
