Spring R oKS 2015
SoCoF e b 2 7 t h – M a r c h 1 s t
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Letter from your RC
I’m in love with the SoCo.
Hello Southern Comfort!
I literally cannot contain my excitement knowing that RoKS is this weekend! Before coming to RoKS, I want you all to reflect on what exactly you want to gain out of this conference. There is not a right an-swer. I ask this of you, because knowing what you want to gain from this weekend will truly shape your experience.
To new members. This is just the beginning. I am thrilled that you have taken the first leap into your AIESEC career. This is AMAZING. Just remember that you are never alone. You have so many other del-egates that have been in your footsteps; that have had the same EXACT thoughts that you are having right now.
To old members. I always say that the second, third (even 6th for some of you!) time you attend RoKS is the greatest. There is always something new to learn at these conferences no matter how many times you have been there. I have a challenge for you: help the new members. Help them see the reason why YOU chose to come back and why you are still a part of this organization.
Lastly, I want you all to make the best of your expe-rience. Don’t expect RoKS to be worthwhile or ex-citing if you are not ready to give your 100% into this conference. Go up to someone new, spark a deep conversation, TAKE A RISK, do something worth talking about. Be yourself!
I am looking forward to participating in this confer-ence as your RC, and I hope that we can not only leave with memories but we can build a momentum to make SoCo the #1 OGX region and top repre-senting region in the national plenary. Does this goal scare you? Good. We are already at a good start! :)
Peace and love always,Chinonso Cynthia Onukwugha
Letter from your OCP
Hey AIESEC!
I’m so excited to meet all of you at roks in a few days, and the organizing committee has worked so hard to pull this off, and we really hope you enjoy this as much as we do.
RoKS was the conference when I first realized what AIESEC had the true potential to do, and it’s where i really bonded with my LC, met oth-er AIESECers, and it’s the rea-son i’ve stayed in AIESEC and thrown myself into the AIESEC way of life.
I hope you take the chance to immerse yourself as fully into the culture here as pos-sible, because AIESEC is one hell of a ride, and roks is just the beginning!
@ly yours,
Vivian Chew
OC Team
Vivian Chew | OCPGeorgia Tech
Philipp Von Pelser OCVP Finance
Georgia StateNic Laconico OCVP Admin
Gerogia Tech
Devika Agnihotri OCVP Logistics
Georgia StateNaina ViswanathOCVP Marketing
San Luis Obispo
Karan GoenkaEB Track
MC US
Aaron MackAgenda Manager
MC US
Cynthia OnukwughaEB Track
SoCo RC
Ashley Gleaton RST - oGCDP
App State
Michael MacGregoroGCDP
Chapell Hill
Rachel MoviusRST - oGIP
DC
Michelle ShraderiGIP
Eau Claire
Iree SkinkleiGIP
Georgia Tech
Sara ContrerasMarketing
App State
Frances OppermanRST - TM
Kimmie ChaplinRST - Finace
UGA
Nisha KattiER
UGA
Chapell Hill
Conference Agenda
*Check-in is at 4pm on Friday
4025 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30005United States
6000 N Terminal PkwyAtlanta, GA
United States
(770) 360-7766
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/AlpharettaHotel Address
Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson
(800) 897-1910
Directions1. Continue on I-85 South into Atlanta. 2. Take Exit 111 for Lawrenceville Suwanee Road and turn RIGHT. 3. In 0.6 miles, turn LEFT onto Satellite Boulevard. 4. In 1 mile, turn RIGHT onto McGinnis Ferry Road. 5. Continue 7.6 miles. Turn LEFT onto Windward Parkway. 6. Continue 2.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto Windward Plaza. The hotel is on the left.
Driving from the NORTH (I-85 South)
1. Continue on I-75 North into Atlanta until it merges with I-85 and becomes I-75/85 (the “Downtown Connector”). 2. Continue 7 miles. I-75/85 will split again just after Midtown (Exit 251B). Stay in the LEFT three lanes to merge onto I-85 North. 3. Continue 3 miles. Take Exit 87 for GA-400 North towards Buckhead / Cumming. 4. Continue 14 miles. Take Exit 11 for Windward Parkway towards Alpharetta. Turn RIGHT onto Windward Parkway. 5. Continue 1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto Windward Plaza. The hotel is on the right.
Driving from the SOUTH (I-75 North)
1. At the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, follow signs or ask airport staff to the on-site MARTA station. 2. Board the RED Line. Continue on the Red Line until its last stop, the North Springs MARTA Station.3. From here, you will need to arrange a ride from the MARTA station to the hotel. Please contact an OC member for help. 3. The train leaves approximately every 12 minutes. This trip will take approximately 45 minutes. Please plan accordingly when arranging a ride.
Taking MARTA from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
theme nights
Friday - International Day
ABC Day [anything but clothes]
Dress up as your favorite Int. country and showcase your inner #global citizen!Ex. Argentina Soccer Jersey, etc.
This is your chance to get creative! Rip apart those trash bags, and bring out the bedsheets for a modern toga look. Think the Hunger Games Capi-tol citizens for ideas. Ex. A dress made from CapriSun pouches, etc.* Please keep it clean - no innapropriate outfits.
Packing List• Clothes for 2 Nights (and PJs!)• Bring warm clothes• Outfit for Saturday• Theme night clothes • Toiletries• Medicine• Personal Essentials, etc.• Notebook and pens/pencils• Computer• Camera• Phone laptop/computer chargers• Reusable water bottles• Snacks• Cash/Credit Card• Money for Saturday Dinner• Money for shirts
Contact usVivian Chew| OCP
Philipp Von Pelser | OCVP Fin
Cynthia Onukwugha | Regional Coordinator
Nic Laconico | OCVP Admin
Devika Agnohotri | OCVP Logistics
Naina Viswanath | OCVP Marketing
404-784-5946
678-612-6217
256-590-1196
478-297-6237
818-451-6981
*Please read carefully
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