Communication Department Staff/Faculty Appreciation Breakfast

Group members: Brooke Paly, Jessica Ricks, Ambralyn Tucker, Adam Sams, Travis O’Shell, Leah Webster
Event Project Part Two
DUE: Sunday, April 15th, at 5 p.m.

WHEN: Thursday, May 3rd from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Parkway Ballroom (room 420), Plemmons Student Union.

SCHEDULE OF EVENT:

Communication Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast Schedule

Thursday May 3rd, 2018

6:00 Leah, Travis, and Ambralyn Pick up food from Chick-Fil-A and Boone Baglery

6:00-7:15 Jessica, Brooke, and Adam Set up Parkway Ballroom

-Table cloths
-Plate set-up
-Cut flowers and put in vases with water
-Organize food and drinks

7:30-8:00 Faculty/Staff arrive, grab food, talk, etc.

8:30 Program Starts
-Travis welcomes and introduces Dr. Gates
-Dr. Gates speaks for Faculty Senate
-Our team presents Outstanding Staff Award
-Our Team presents Outstanding Professor Award
-Student Body President Jalyn presents speaks about students’
appreciation for faculty and staff, points out banner signed by students
-Travis gives final remarks and thanks all present for attending
9:30 Program Ends

9:30-10 Guests Network with one another

10:00 Clean up and extra food is organized for delivery to Hunger and Health Coalition
Pre-Event AGENDA:

February 1 2018 Contact Speakers:

Travis will contact the chancellor’s assistant, Dr. Gates, staff senate chair, provost Sue Edwards, Mike
Mayfield, and Jalyn Howard to speak at the event. If Travis is unable to contact these people Leah will
fill-in.

Additionally Travis will reserve the Parkway Ballroom at the Plemmons Student Union.
Contact number: 828-262-3030

February 10 2018 Submit Grant for Breakfast

Travis will submit a grant request to ASG in hopes of receiving additional funding for the breakfast.
Ambralyn will assist Travis.

February 16- 20 2018 Nominations for Faculty and Staff Award:

Adam will organize a ballot for nominations. These ballots will be handed out to each class individually
and returned to the Communication Department office. Brooke will fill-in if Adam is unable to complete
the task.

February 23-25 2018 Nomination Review Committee Tally Results

The Review Committee consists of the members of our group. We we tally the nominations and the
winners will be decided by the most votes.
February 26 2018 Award Winners Submitted to Campus Bookstore

Jessica will contact John Kirby of the campus bookstore and submit our award winners and finalize a
award plaque design. Ambralyn will assist Jessica.
Contact number: 828-262-3070

March 1 2018 Formal Invitations Sent

Invitations sent with RSVP due by April 25

March 5 2018 Pick Up Award Plaques

Pick-up ordered plaques from campus bookstore.

April 25 2018 RSVP’s Collected

Attendee’s for the breakfast are finalized

May 2 2018 Supply Shopping at Walmart

The entire team will shop together for the Walmart items listed in the budget

May 3 2018 Event Date

See breakfast day agenda

May 4 2018 Thank You’s

Our team will write thank you letters to attendees

BUDGET: $1000
Boone Bagelry
112 Bagels @ $2 each=$224
112 Sides of cream cheese @ $1.59 each=$179

Chick-Fil-A
3 Fruit trays @ $54 each=$108
7 Boxes regular coffee @ $13 each=$91
7 Boxes decaf coffee @ $13 each=$91

Walmart
10 White round tablecloths @ $1.85 each=18.50
3 96ct packs great value plastic silverware @ $2.84 each=$8.52
2 100ct packs great value white napkins @ $1.64 each=$3.28
2 50ct packs round plastic plates @ $5.86 each=$11.72
2 40ct packs of hefty deluxe cups (for OJ and water) @ $3.63 each=$7.26
4 20ct packs great value to go coffee cups @ $3.97 each=$15.88
5 64oz Langers Orange juice @ $2.98 each=$14.90
2 Award plaques @ $25 each=$50
2 60ct Daisies @ $45.88 each=$91.76
Total=$914.82
EXPLANATIONS:
Event/Audience: We decided to put on this event to show appreciation for those who educate us and work
behind the scenes in the Communication Department. Professors who are recognized for their work tend
to stay at that particular University longer, continue to be engaged at work, and generally are more
productive. This appreciation breakfast can serve as a positive reinforcement to them by acknowledging
the hard work they put in every day as facilitators of our education. As finals approach students are not
the only one who find themselves stressed. This is a great opportunity to give faculty and staff a chance to
take a break and start their day off fresh with a nice free breakfast. Professors and staff members in
Appalachian’s Communication Department often go above and beyond for students, and such notable
dedication to student development deserves recognition.

Location: We decided upon the Parkway Ballroom because the space is large enough to hold all of the
individuals in attendance, it is formal enough to hold an awards ceremony where as a classroom may be
an awkward set up. Another perk of holding an event in the student union is that tables, chairs, and aux
equipment is supplied. This room also allows outside food and beverage.

Date: We chose this date because even though reading day is a low attendance day for staff we believe it
to be the most open day and the best chance for high attendance.

Time: We decided 7:30 for a start time because it allows people who must be at their jobs by 8am time to
stop in. We have the event running until 10 so there is ample time for people to drop in as well as time to
give out awards in the middle of the event. This time frame also gives faculty and staff time to mingle
with each other.

Food: We want Boone Bagelry as our food provider for a couple of reasons. To start we like the idea of
staying local. Boone Bagelry is also in a great location which saves us time the day of the event. They
have many options in bagels for people to choose from and the mess is minimal. They also offer options
for those with food restrictions. On top of all of that the price is very reasonable. We also chose Chick-
Fil-A because they have provided food for the school in the past and could provide us with nice fruit trays
and reasonably priced coffee.

Supplies: We chose Walmart to get almost all of our supplies. The reason for this is mostly price and
variety. Walmart has just about everything we need at a reasonable price. This means we only have to
make one trip to get all of the supplies.

Hosts: The event will be put on by the Communication Honors Society (Lamda Pi Eta) we chose this
group because it is the student group most directly related to the communication department.

Awards: We picked two big awards (Distinguished Communication Faculty Member Award and
Distinguished Communication Staff Award) over several small because we thought it would give more
suspense and be more meaningful to those receiving the awards.

Polling for awards: We decided to go to each class and poll in person so that we could get a large amount
of response. It is much easier to ignore an email than someone face to face.
Invitations to the event: We decided to give out invitations personally to faculty and staff. This decision
was made so that they felt a connection with us and put a friendly face to the event. We hope that this will
help increase attendance.

OTHER: Leftover food (untouched) will be donated to the Hunger Coalition.

Hunger Coalition website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com
Email: resources@hungerandhealthcoalition.com

DOCUMENTS:
Grant - travis
Document about award presentation - travis

INVITATION:

You are cordially invited to…

The 1st Annual Communication Department Staff/Faculty Appreciation Breakfast

Hosted by the Communication Honors Society

Food provided by Boone Bagelry

Awards for Distinguished Faculty and Staff Member

Date: May 3rd, 2018

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Where: Parkway Ballroom in the PSU

POLL:

Distinguished Communication Staff Award Nomination

All staff paid by the college and who have been at Appalachian for at least one full year are
eligible for this award. Any student, faculty, or staff member may make nominations.
The nomination review committee is comprised of members of the Communication Honors
Society. The nominee with the most votes will be awarded a personalized plaque.

We invite you to submit a nomination by completing this form.

NAME OF NOMINEE (please print):

Please provide examples on any or all of the items displayed by the staff below:

1. What you have seen or experienced that makes you believe this staff member is deserving of
this award
2. Concern for the wellbeing of students, faculty, office, facility, etc
3. Enthusiasm for service
4. Exemplary work going beyond job expectations
5. When a group (e.g., club, fraternity) nominates a candidate, the members of the group must
complete the nomination letter and one person will act as the primary contact
6. Any other information you deem relevant to show nominee’s outstanding staff

DESCRIPTION (please print):

Distinguished Communication Faculty Member Award Nomination

All faculty paid by the college and who have been at Appalachian for at least one full year are
eligible for this award. Any student, faculty, or staff member may make nominations.

The nomination review committee is comprised of members of the Communication Honors

Society. The nominee with the most votes will be awarded a personalized plaque.

We invite you to submit a nomination by completing this form.

NAME OF NOMINEE (please print):

please provide examples on any or all of the items displayed by the faculty below:

1. Ability to impart knowledge, inquisitiveness and the desire for continued learning
2. Competence and command of the subject matter
3. Concern for students’ intellectual growth
4. Enthusiasm for the subject matter
5. Concern for students’ personal development
6. Any other information you deem relevant to show nominee’s outstanding teaching

DESCRIPTION (please print):