I would just like to reflect back on the things that I have done for this semester, the main goals that was accomplished, and my future goals with these organizations including some of the events for next semester.
Choosing and Learning Environments with Alcohol Respect (CLEAR)- I felt that the semester for CLEAR was a big success. I was not able to make all of the noon meetings due to my involvement in WCSA but whenever I did go, the meetings were always fun and business. I had a lot of fun going to the Indians game, the corn field during the week of Halloween, and to King's Island for FrightFest. Along the way, I have met new people in which I never probably would have openly interacted and have made new friends that I can say Hi to whenever I am walking down the JayWalk or wherever. I highly anticipate the events that CLEAR will be throwing for the spring semester including white-water rafting, rock climbing, broomball, and maybe even a Cavs game. There is no limit to how much fun that will take place next semester. I had that fun in my life!
Habitat for Humanity- I went to a couple of meetings and there were not as many people as I thought it would be as indicated in the beginning of the semester. I realized that there were a lot of houses that were in need of repair in Delaware and I constantly thought about being the person to build these houses for people. I did a couple of pizza deliveries to raise money for our chapter and I cannot wait to go build more houses in the spring. The members of Habitat are cool and laid back (No pressure whatsoever) and ironically, I have been chosen to go to North Carolina for a build week for Spring Break. I already have my money in so I am willing and ready to rock with my hammer and drill.
Circle K- Honestly, I did not expect to get as heavily involved in Circle K as I did this semester. I expected to do a community service project here and there and then get other people outside of Circle K. This was not the case. I went to service projects around Delaware such as the Blue Limestone Park clean-up as well as regional projects such as the District Service Project where I went back to Cleveland and helped scrape, prime, and paint an individual's house. After that particular project, I was hooked. I ended up paying my dues (which were not that much) and participating in more Circle K projects. I would say the highlight of my time in Circle K thus far is going to the Membership Awareness Conference where I learned more about why I was interested in Circle K in the first place. I learned a lot and met people from other schools. I was interested to seeing where I will land after the end of the academic year. The huge event that I will be preparing for is the District Convention held at the University of Akron. THIS could be a lot of fun. The horizons are endless for development as well.
Choral Arts Society- All of the preparation for Bach and Mozart seemed to be endless. I do not know what it was this semester but the time I spent on the material in class was exceedingly long. I remember thinking "When is it going to end?" When the time came, the concert came and went without a hitch. The concert was pretty quick- about an hour. The entire choir had five songs, the men's ensemble had three songs, and the women's ensemble had six songs. This semester is over and to be honest, I am glad the song selection is out of the way. Now I can prepare for the BIG concert, Mozart's Requiem. Kenichiro Matsuda will be directing us. I am remembering the BIG concert last year under the direction of Jaime Morales-Matos; that was a night to remember. I am so excited. Now I have to register for Choral Arts Society again.
Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)- Overall, this was a productive year. To your average student, there was nothing much going on in WCSA. However, there was lots of activity. The mid-semester check was a good thing for me because I saw a different side to the people who are on the Executive Cabinet. We discussed where we wanted WCSA to go for the next semester and how to implement this. WCSA had input on the Presidential Search Committee and the sub-committees such as Residential Life, Budget, and Campus Relations were active. There should be town hall meetings in the near future (I know because of my role as a member of the Res-Life sub-committee). There will be changes in the roster. Two of the current members are leaving for the spring semester to pursue study abroad or locally interests and one member, Robert Shelala, who had worked with me on the President's Commission for Racial and Cultural Diversity, will be graduating this semester. This will be missed but their opinions not forgotten. Ultimately, I felt that once elections come up in March, the course of WCSA will again be altered to fit the next President. Whatever this year's WCSA has to do, we have to do it quickly and in an efficient manner. One thing that will happen is the annual Trustee Dinner, held on January 25, 2008. I am excited to meet more of the alumni that constantly donate to the school. I am gradually meeting the alumni and hearing their opinions out. All I have to say is "Let's finish this academic year out strong!"
Black Men of the Future (BMF)- Well, what can I say. This is a home organization
where I can count on my fellow brothas (not to confuse this with my fellow fraternity brothers). We got out to a slow start but there are many projects and pizza deliveries coming in the spring semester to hopefully make up this semester. We have eight of them to bring us closer to the goal of having a retreat. Personally, I want and need that retreat, not just for me, but for the guys that are freshmen so we can bond and grow closer. This is important to me because the older classes have to mentor strong and emerging Black men on campus. This concept has been pounded into my head by men that have graduated and are pursuing their dreams. I did like that we treated to the Black women on campus with the Best Wishes on Finals and Happy Holidays Card. I thought that was classy. There will be elections for a new Executive cabinet so I hope that the new Executive cabinet will be able to rise to the occasion and put a face to our organization.
Student Union on Black Awareness (SUBA)- There is a new president and her name is Tiffany Nicole Ware. I have seen her in other roles on campus as a dominant force. I feel that she will get the job done and will be a force for all of the Black population on campus. Right now, we need it. In the beginning of the semester, I was not able to go to SUBA meetings because I had to attend my fraternity meetings; however, the day was changed for that and now I have the time to attend SUBA meetings, which I really wanted to go to. Many of the members in Cabinet are of the freshmen class, just like last year. I really hope that SUBA can start the spring semester running with its involvement in the Martin Luther King Jr. festivities that the President's Commission for Racial and Cultural Diversity has put on. Then, the events for Black History Month should commence soon after. I see the light shining now we as a Black Student Union must set the Ohio Wesleyan campus on FIRE with that light. Ya dig!
I am in other organizations such as the Student Homecoming Organization and Orientation but I have already spoken at length about my involvement in these. If any prospective students or parents are looking at this, I would look at my experiences to see if there is a connection between what you are looking for in a school and organizations within that school. I did this and I am now suggesting the same thing. This makes a world of difference in a college search. These organizations have made an impact on me and reflecting on these experiences has helped to realize that I belong in each one of them.
Glad to be reflecting about my organizations,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
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