The Big Cheese Summer Institute: Equipping Changemakers. Inspiring Action. Ending Hunger.
The Big Cheese Summer Institute: Equipping Changemakers. Inspiring Action. Ending Hunger.
The Big Cheese - FeelGood's 5-day immersion experience held each summer - is designed to support YOU as a changemaker for the end of hunger!
Join FeelGood students, alumni, staff, & partner organizations to:
* Reconnect with the urgency of ending hunger
* Acquire new hunger-ending leadership skills, knowledge, and tools
* Feel the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of your fellow changemakers
* Experience the collective impact of our movement as we contribute to a better world!
* Acquire new hunger-ending leadership skills, knowledge, and tools
* Feel the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of your fellow changemakers
* Experience the collective impact of our movement as we contribute to a better world!
WHO: A team of up to 5 people as representative of your chapter, at least 2 of whom are chapter leaders for the 2012-2013 school year. Each representative must complete the online application individually.
FEES: $300 Registration Fee* per person + travel. Early Bird Registration is $255. (Must be paid in full by May 5)
* Fee includes ground transportation from airport, lodging, meals, activities and materials
* Fee includes ground transportation from airport, lodging, meals, activities and materials
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Cheese Point Scholarships are now available for Registration fees. Travel grants MAY become available.
APPLICATIONS DUE: July 13, 2012
APPLICATIONS DUE: July 13, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Meet representatives from FeelGood's hunger-ending partners (THP & CHOICE)
* Obtain tangible insights into how your chapter is actually ending hunger and changing the world
* Obtain tangible insights into how your chapter is actually ending hunger and changing the world
* Get tools and tips on running an effective social enterprise
* Learn how to mobilize others as effective agents of positive social change
* Discover how to strenghten and lead your FeelGood chapter community
* Gain knowledge and inspiration from fellow FeelGood chapter leaders and FeelGood4Life alumni.
NOTE: A draft schedule will be posted in early June.
