Hidden Treasures (Table of Contents)……………...1

Meet the Mermaid (Get to Know Kirstie)…….……..1

Triton’s Palace (Campus Involvement)….………...2

Prince Eric’s Castle (Sub-regional Involvement)…..3

Ursula’s Cave (Regional Involvement)…………....4

The Human World (NACURH Involvement)……...4

Ariel’s Ball (Conference Experience)…….………..5

The Merpeople (Letters of Support)……………...6-7

Kirstie is a junior nursing student.

Her dream job is to work in a psychiatric hospital

with children.

She has had four different jobs on campus: tour guide,

ticket sales, tour coordinator of the residence halls, and

front desk worker.

She is known for her loud snaps during RHA and

NRHH meetings

Her favorite Disney Princess is Ariel.

Kirstie has bright red hair, just like Ariel.

She is obsessed with the musical Rent.

“Kirstie has the ability to understand

both sides of the story, such as when we

are voting on a controversial topic, and

she not only considers her institution, but

the organization as a whole. She brings

her unique ideas to the boardroom, and

she never hesitates to share them, because

they are always well received. CCs in

IRHA look up to Kirstie in boardroom,

and she has earned that throughout her

time as NCC.”

-Levi Campbell, former IRHA president

“The word ‘dedicated’ does not do Kirstie

justice. Not only does she take on extra duties

outside of her NCC position, but she also puts

her heart and soul into everything she

commits to. She dedicates 100% to all of her

work, and I consider myself lucky to work

with someone like her.”

-Junior Cortez, NIU RHA President

RHA Commitment

Serves as the RHA Parliamentarian

Serves as co-chair for the RHA/NRHH Philanthropy Committee

Plans and participates in service events such as making care packages for

soldiers in Kuwait

Serves as the chair for the RHA Legislation taskforce

Updates RHA constitution and bylaws with IRHA, GLACURH, and

NACURH

Organizes conference delegation with the NRHH CC and ensures that all

delegates get the best conference experience possible

Created a new conference application with NRHH CC for all of the

conferences to better assess strengths and weaknesses of applicants

NRHH Commitment

Active member in NIU’s NRHH Chapter

Sits on the campus OTM Committee

Votes on monthly OTMs

Worked with NRHH CC to reorganize the structure of the NRHH executive

board

Updated NRHH constitution and bylaws with IRHA, GLACURH, and

NACURH

Wrote legislation to change the voting timeline to allow a NRHH CC-In

Training position to attend conferences

Campus level OTM winner for Executive Board Member of the month in

November

“Kirstie is an outstanding leader. She is

a strong voice in the boardroom and

always represents NIU well. Kirstie is

never afraid to go against the crowd if

it means standing up for what she

believes. She is an inspiration and a

role model.”

-Justin Suda, NRHH Associate Director

of Recognition

Other Involvements

Active Member of the Student Nurses’ Organization

Participates in monthly service events such as clothing and coat drives

Front desk worker in New Residence Hall

Maintains a 3.7 GPA in Nursing school, which puts her on the Dean’s

list every semester

“Kirstie always has a smile on her face

when I see her. She is always helping

students around campus, and her school

spirit is off the charts. She takes new

students under her wing and acts as an

older sister to them until they are

comfortable within their leadership

roles, and she never takes credit for it.

She is the most selfless leader I’ve ever

met, and I truly admire her for that.”

-Colin Hamaker, NIU Delegate

“Kirstie exemplifies what it means

to be a CC. She doesn't just lead on

campus; she makes it a better place

to learn and live. Kirstie makes

students want to return to RHA

year after year with her spirit and

upbeat personality.”

-Lauren Spathis NIU NRHH

Director

Committee Work

Serves on the IRHA Legislation taskforce

Writes legislation for conferences and business meetings when

necessary

Changed the voting timeline on some awards to increase

efficiency

Added Silver Cardinal Pins to the bylaws so each executive

board member has a pin to recognize outstanding service

IRHA Host Team

Served on the Host Team for IRHA 2015 as the Registration Chair

Created a user-friendly registration form for all CCs, delegates, and

advisors to fill out

Kept track of all information that was submitted and passed it on to the

conference chair when necessary

Maintained communication with IRHA President regarding conference

registration status

Reached out to new CCs to encourage timely registration

Served as a resource for CCs and advisors to contact if there were any

questions

Recognition

Awarded Illinois Communications Coordinator of the Year at IRHA

2015

Awarded an IRHA President’s Pin in 2015 for service to the sub-region

Submitted 9 bids on behalf of NIU, 7 of which were awarded to NIU’s

campus

Led NIU’s delegation to be awarded Institution of the Year, Best

Display, and Most Spirited Tweeting Delegation

“Being a new CC in the room,

Kirstie was definitely someone I

looked up to and admired in the

boardroom. She served as a

resource for multiple people, new

or returning. I couldn’t think of

anyone more deserving of an

award such as this.”

-Alexis Hill, WIU NCC

Committee Work

Member of the GLACURH RHA/NRHH Development Committee

Integral part of creating the conference application resource that is being

launched as soon as the website is back up

Member of the GLACURH OTM Committee

Votes monthly to help decide the regional OTM winners for Passive

Program, Student, and First-Year Student of the month.

Member of the GLACURH Philanthropy Committee

In the process of choosing a regional philanthropy for the 2015-2016

academic year

“To say Kirstie is a dedicated CC

would be an understatement! She

holds herself with extreme

excellence and commitment to her

organizations and delegations.

She inspires me to be a better CC,

a better leader, and a better

person.”

-Zachery Cramer, NIU NRHH CC

NIU Delegation

Co-wrote the NIU Self-ie Perspective bid that was awarded Program of the

Year at GLACURH 2014

Adequately trains delegates on bid writing, the ins and outs of conferences,

and expectations during the conference weekend

Updated RHA bylaws to be able to bring NCC-IT to No Frills to begin

transition

Committee Work

Serves on the NACURH Programming Development Committee

Works with 9 others to coordinate Programming-On-The-Go (POGO) for

NACURH

In the process of creating programming resources for member institutions

Helps choose signature programs for NACURH 2015

NIU Delegation

Has begun to train an NCC-IT to take over during NACURH meetings

Working on a NACURH bid with delegation

Began preparation for NACURH 2015

“Kirstie has amazing leadership

development skills. She is always

looking for an opportunity to

help someone grow as a student

leader. She is not only a source of

support, but also a respected peer

on campus because of her

involvement as NCC.”

-Melissa Danaher, NIU Delegate

Campus Retreats

Fall Retreat 2012, 2013, and 2014 hosted at NIU’s field campus Lorado

Taft

Spring Retreat 2013, 2014, and 2015 hosted at NIU’s field campus

Lorado Taft

Sub-regional Conferences

IRHA 2013 hosted by Western Illinois University

Spring Retreat 2013 hosted by Northern Illinois University

Semi Annual Business Meeting 2013 hosted by Southern Illinois

University– Carbondale

Winter Business Meeting 2014 hosted by Western Illinois University

IRHA 2014 hosted by Southern Illinois University– Carbondale

Spring Retreat 2014 hosted by DePaul University

Semi Annual Business Meeting 2014 hosted by Northern Illinois

University

IRHA 2015 hosted by Northern Illinois University

Regional Conferences

GLACURH 2013 hosted by Michigan State University

No Frills 2014 hosted by Saginaw Valley State University

GLACURH 2014 hosted by Indiana State University

No Frills 2015 hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University

NACURH Conferences

NACURH 2013 hosted by University of Pittsburgh

NACURH 2014 hosted by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

“Kirstie has had a truly remarkable

impact on the NIU campus. Her

mastery of the NCC position has

allowed herself and others to fulfill

their roles not only competently, but

with more heart.”

-Kiefer Smolarczyk, NIU Delegate

“Kirstie is truly dedicated to her positon

and RHA, and she provides the highest

support and respect to her peers with

whatever comes her way. But that doesn’t

even begin to describe her. Kirstie has a

great impact on others in helping them

grow and develop as leaders through her

devotion and inspiration she gives. I truly

have her to thank for helping me become

the leader I am today. That is something

that cannot be replicated.”

-Marissa Murphy, NIU Delegate