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Final project presentation
- 1. Pennsylvania State University Non-Profit Organization Final Project By: John Daughenbaugh MGMT 321 Leadership & Motivation Non-Profit Organization Final Project
- 2. Downtown State College Rotary Club
- 5. Rejected!
- 7. Experience
- 8. Mission Mentor Develop Trust & Credibility among students Coordinate Inbound & Outbound Orientations
- 9. Mentor The 4 Don’t D’s... 1. Drink (Alcohol) 2. Drugs 3. Drive 4. Date
- 10. Establish Trust & Credibility
- 11. Coordinate Events Venue Lodging Meals Transportation Activities
- 12. Venue The Nittany Lion Inn, Maybe?
- 13. Lodging & Meals Clean Comfortable Caters Food
- 14. Transportation
- 15. Activities
- 16. More Than an Assignment
- 17. Too Little, Too Late
- 18. Outcome Experience Leadership Motivation
- 19. Conclusion
Editor's Notes
- Good evening, My name is John Daughenbaugh and I am a Senior at PSU. This presentation is for Management 321 – Leadership & Motivation. It is the final Project for volunteering at a Non Profit Organization
- For my project, I chose to work with the Downtown State College Rotary Club. I have extensive knowledge with this organization, which will be discussed shortly. They are a fantastic group of people. But first, lets take a look at what the Rotary Club actually does.
- Rotary is a member based organization that is made up of self sustainable people. These members put service above self and help communities both locally, nationally, and also on a global scale. Their slogan “mankind is our business” says everything.
- When I first approached Rotary, I had a few ideas on what I could do to help them out as far as my project was concerned. I offered to update their website, which was outdated. I offered to give a leadership speech from what I learned in class. I also volunteered to help in a soup kitchen and serve the homeless
- Although all my ideas were valid in my mind, I forgot the most important aspect of this club. They are self sustainable. The projects that I offered would do little or no good to the members. What they needed was my real world experience in a subject that I am very passionate about. Something that I didn’t even think of in the beginning.
- Most members are older, in their late 50’s. They are usually retired. This makes them great because they have a lot of time to give to others. However, one of the Rotary’s biggest programs involves exchange students, which are late aged teenagers. This gives them a distinct disadvantage because they are out of touch with this group
- In 2002, I was an exchange student to Malaysia. It was fantastic, and I owe it all to the Downtown State College Rotary Club because they are the ones who sponsored me to go. I lived with an Indian Family, went to a Chinese Private School, and experienced a Muslim culture that was completely different from rural town Pennsylvania.
- The task that they offered me was to be the 2013 through 2014 Rotary Exchange Student coordinator for the inbound and outbound students. It is a great project to take on because I love the program so much and I always wanted to give back. My mission is to be a mentor for the students, along with coordinating two events.
- To have a successful year as an exchange student, the students must adhere to strict guidelines. We call them the four Don’t D’s. They are drink, drugs, drive, and date. Most are obvious, but some cultures allow teenagers to drink at a younger age than in the U.S. Also, Dating has become a major problem that usually gets students sent home early.
- Being younger than previous coordinators, I believe I have an advantage to establish report with the students. To make sure they follow the rules, it is imperative to show them that I am someone they can come and talk to if they have any problems. This is one thing I was fortunate to have when I was an exchange student and I want them to have the same.
- It will be more sole responsibility to ensure that the events will operate smoothly. In order to do so, I must plan the events in advance
- Priority is the Inbound orientation, which will take place after labor day weekend. The first step is to find a venue for the orientation. When I did my outbound orientation, it was held in Bedford, PA. It was a long ways away for a lot of people, so my focus is on convenience. I will choose somewhere in State College, PA because it is a central hub for everyone.
- Not only should the venue have a big conference room, it should also provide adequate lodging for the students and staff. That is why the Nittany Lion Inn is a great choice. It provides comfort and privacy for the guests which allows the students to be focused on learning and not fixated on the external environment around them.
- The biggest worry outside the venue is transportation. A lot of the students may have a hard time getting to the orientation because it may or may not fit the host family’s schedule. At that moment, I will have to coordinate car pools between exchange students to make sure they arrive safe and sound.
- The event is a 3 day event and it is imperative to make sure there is a schedule of activities for the students to follow. This is will help me establish credibility with the students. If I plan something that is not useful and/ or boring, the students will not want to engage with me and more importantly with each other.
- When taking on this assignment, I want it to be for more than just a letter grade for my management class. I really want to contribute to the Rotary Club and give them the absolute best. In order to achieve this, I need to properly plan for my duties and ask for help when needed. I cannot be afraid to ask.
- I am a little disappointed that I will not be able to report the outcome of my assignment to the class as the semester will end by the time I actually conduct it. With that said, I am honored that they Rotary Club has shown me the faith to carry out a big task for their organization.
- I hope I can gain valuable experience from doing this nonprofit organization project. Along with experience I believe I will enhance my leadership skills as I will directly impacting the lives of young ambassadors from all over the world. It is a great opportunity that I will not waste.
- When I was an exchange student, I was told to never describe my experience with the F-Word, “FUN.” Fun has nothing to do with being an exchange student, it is an educational experience that far too many don’t have the opportunity to get. With these students, I hope to pass along the same message.
- I hope you enjoyed my presentation. If you have any questions you can contact me at JOD5283@PSU.EDU. Thanks for watching. Have a good day!