Loyd Commons

2015-2016 Loyd Commons Council Executive Board

• President: Melissa Spaulding, Class of 2018
• Chief of Staff: *Evan Lewis, Class of 2018
• Senior Director of Creativity: Lisa Ingham, Class of 2018
• Junior Director of Creativity: Cole Barber, Class of 2019
  • Creativity Committee RA Advisors: Lucy McCollom & Mason Steeger
• Senior Director of Friendship: *Allie Rutherford, Class of 2018
• Junior Director of Friendship (Fall 2015): Grant Dow, Class of 2019
• Junior Director of Friendship (Spring 2016): Connor May, Class of 2019
  • Friendship Committee RA Advisors: Margie Anderson & Jose De Labra
• Senior Director of Growth: Elenor Griffith, Class of 2018
• Junior Director of Growth (Fall 2015): Gabby Dave', Class of 2019
• Junior Director of Growth (Spring 2016): Lisa Scott, Class of 2019
  • Growth Committee RA Advisors: Holly McCuistion & Alexis Nguyen
• Senior Director of Purpose: *Baeley Whittle, Class of 2018
• Junior Director of Purpose: Sydney Patterson, Class of 2019
  • Purpose Committee RA Advisors: Michael Prappas & Lisa Suennen

* Denotes second year Executive

Accomplishments of the Council Executive Board:

• Organized numerous collaborative events with other commons including a Scavenger Hunt with Virginia-Snider, S'mores Party with Boaz, Spooktacular Celebration with Kathy Crow, and a Late Night Breakfast with Armstrong/Crum/Kathy Crow/Ware.
• Won the campus Dunk Tank Competition for SMU National Night Out. 
• Restructured the Executive Board to suit the continuously developing council. A Responsibility Director and Committee were created to have each of the five Loyd Values represented.
• Organized the selection of a Loyd Mascot.
• Recognition Received:
  • April 2016
    • Campus Social Program of the Month - Sophomore Sendoff
    • Campus Organization of the Month - Loyd Friendship Committee
    • Campus Community Service Program of the Month - Pie a Ty
  • March 2016
    • Campus Social Program of the Month - Luck of the Loydians
    • Regional Residential Community of the Month - Loyd Commons
    • Regional Organization of the Month - Loyd Purpose Committee
  • February 2016
    • Campus Executive Board Member of the Month - Sydney Patterson
    • Campus First Year Student of the Month - Carter Davis
    • Regional Organization of the Month - Loyd Commons Council
    • National Student of the Month - Meaghan Shaw
  • January 2016
    • Campus Advisor of the Month - Ty Krueger
  • December 2015
    • Campus Educational Program of the Month - Painting with a Twist
    • Campus Social Program of the Month - Tacky Sweater Party: Loyd December Banquet
    • Regional Executive Board Member of the Month - Melissa Spaulding
    • Regional Residential Community - Loyd Commons
  • November 2015
    • Campus Community Service Program of the Month – Angel Tree Penny War
  • October 2015
    • Campus Social Program of the Month – Loyd Lobby Halloween Decorating
  • September 2015
    • Campus First Year Student of the Month – Pahno Georgeton
  • August 2015
    • National Executive Board of the Month – Melissa Spaulding
    • Regional Residential Community of the Month – Loyd Commons
  • April 2015
    • Regional Executive Board Member of the Month – Melissa Spaulding

Accomplishments by Committee:

• Creativity Committee
  • Organized numerous Hall Improvement Fund Proposals to get additional amenities for Loyd totalling over $15,000.
    • Table Top Ping Pong Conversion Top for the Pool Table
    • Wii U & Controllers
    • Chalkboard Wall, chalk, and erasers
    • Projector
    • Popcorn Machine & Supplies
    • Artwork framing (2 times)
    • Piano Bench
    • HDMI cords
    • Polaroid Camera and Film
    • Black vinyl for community decorations (2 times)
    • Frames and MDF for Loyd Pin Family Boards
    • Two new large TVs
    • Bean Bags Chairs
    • Books for Loyd Library
    • Custom Crest Entry Mat
    • Large rugs for 1st floor lounge
    • Lumber and building supplies for custom furniture
  • Organized the second annual Painting with a Twist Study Break.
  • Organized an Easter Egg Hunt.
  • Selected Loyd Swag - Loyd sweatpants and Loyd cellphone wallets.
• Friendship Committee
  • Organized Loyd efforts for Homecoming 2015 – Peruna Painting and Banner Decorating.
  • Organized event for Family Weekend Social.
  • Coordinated numerous Loyd Intramurals Teams.
  • Created the first Sophomore Sendoff Event to commemorate the sophomore class in their first two years of Loyd Membership.
  • Organized the second annual Pre-Celebration of Lights Party.
  • Organized a Puppies & Popsicles Study Break.
• Growth Committee
  • Organized and coordinated efforts for Relay for Life Team - was the highest fundraising commons with nearly $1500 in donations. Fundraising efforts included a donation drive in the fall, penny war, Pie a Ty penny war, and Loyd Latte's during the event.
  • Organized four Loyd Banquets and was the first to incorporate themes into the banquets.
  • Organized Angel Tree donations - collected enough donations to provide 10 children with Angel Tree presents
  • Organized birthday treats to recognize monthly birthdays.
  • Organized Holiday Decorating including a Halloween Decorating Competition and Floor Christmas Decorating Competition.
  • Organized a Slumber Party study break.
• Purpose Committee
  • Organized a Career Fair prep presentation using Career Ambassadors from the Hegi Family Career Development Center.
  • Organized Study Snacks carts each semester to provide snacks to residents during finals.
  • Organized Study Session opportunities for residents in common classes.
  • Organized TED Talk events collaborating with TEDxSMU.
  • Organized a Nutrition night utilizing the Campus Dining Dietician.

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