Kristina: Send mostly underclassmen to region conference and encourages them in the future to consider positions such as RCR, RCNE, etc.
Wendy: RCR/NE must be at least a sophomore, junior. Must be a paid SWE member (nationally) for at least two years.
Kate: My biggest advice is to have a post-conference meeting with those who attend from your section. This gives you time to discuss what you learned, succession planning, and how you can implement ideas in your section.
Wendy: It is a good idea to send section officers to the Collegiate Leadership Coaching Committee presentations to gain info on improving your section. In the past my section has encouraged members to attend these sessions and/or current officers have attended them with potential future officers. We have also sent people to different sections to take notes that can then be shared with everyone later.
Wendy: It is also good to encourage all freshmen and sophomores that have shown potential to attend the regional conference. Often just telling them you think they should attend is enough to make them consider the idea.
Wendy: One of the biggest opportunities regional conference provides is the opportunity to network with members of other SWE sections. It is good to encourage members to talk with members of other sections. You may also want to brief your members attending on the section practices/issues you want more info/advice on.
