#ASDAne et Building the Ultimate ASDA Week Christian Piers, MFA Editor-in-chief Colorado ‘16 Kyle Larsen Associate, Comm. Council Colorado ‘17
Where we were…
Where we are.
Agenda Why we did it How we made it happen What it’s allowed us to do
Why? Poor event attendance Little engagement Role confusion Mission unclear to members
On the struggle bus
How do we make the struggle bus awesome?
What we needed The right time The right audience Excitement Intrigue –“What is ASDA?” Solid explanation
The challenge What to do When to do it How to get it done
What to do Something unique At least unique to your chapter (SHARE IDEAS!) Something big Get their attention Get them interested Big doesn’t necessarily mean expensive Something awesome
The idea RUSH WEEK TH ASDA’s version of a Marquette’s Amazing Dental Race with Combine ASDA’s version of a
Our Thrush Week Introduction to ASDA An event every day Winners earn “Diamonds” Sign up individually, assigned into teams 1st year with 2nd, 3rd and 4th years Winners is awarded the Cup of Carabelli
Team Meet and Greet Thrush Week (Monday)
Dental School Selfie Competition Thrush Week (Tuesday)
Lunchtime Sports Thrush Week (Wednesday)
Dental School Joke Contest Thrush Week (Thursday)
Initiation Lunch and Learn Thrush Week (Friday)
The Amalgames Thrush Week (Saturday)
When to do it Timing is everything
When to do it District 9’s Motto “Hit ‘em early, hit ‘em hard!” Possibly 1 st week of school
How to get it done Create committee It takes a lot of planning Include DS1s, DS2s, DS3s, DS4s Focus on incoming DS1 Promotion Videos, website, s, Facebook, etc Clearly explain what ASDA is
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Take Pictures! Film video! Future Promotion
Last but not least... Explain ASDA Be simple Be clear Be thorough but short Be memorable
What is ASDA? In one word? How about four?
What is ASDA? American Student Dental Association A S D A
What is ASDA? Advocacy Service Dentistry Activities ASDAASDA
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What this enabled us to do Understanding of chapter mission and protocol –A.S.D.A. talking points Domino effect –Rising leader confidence Capital for future events
What this enabled us to do “ASDA Circle of Life” More member engagement Better general attendance More vendor negotiating power More member opportunities More member engagement
What this enabled us to do Partner with administration Build momentum Tackle larger projects needing greater buy-in
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Questions?
Takeaways: You can’t tackle big goals without engagement Imprinting
The thrush is spreading!
Will you catch the candida?
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