NGLA Recap

NGLA by Kimberleigh Rambol, Associate Board Member

The Northeastern Greek Leadership Association Conference was an exciting opportunity for both the active sisters and the board members that were able to attend. The NGLA conference provides a wide selection of topics and speakers targeted to the issues seen not only in Greek culture, but also on the common issues on college campuses and on the relevant issues in today’s world.

The sponsors and speakers at this event provided so many resources and opportunities for our sisters to grow and create a positive presence on their respectful campuses. Ranging from topics of suicide prevention, to inclusion on campus and in recruitment, to Honor Societies and creating more meaningful relationships with your sisters.

The active sisters were able to see many of the speakers in these sessions, but were also able to network and speak to some of the presenters of sessions that they were unable to attend. When asked about their biggest take away from the weekend, Samantha Wood said, "As a campus with a low amount of Greek support, we have the ability to advocate for Greek life on campus.”

In regards to what they were most excited to take back to their chapters, Rebekah Hall expressed, “What I am most excited to bring to my chapter and the USM community

NGLA 2020 Scholarship Recipients Rebekah Hall & Samantha Wood, Kappa Iota Chapter

is the opportunity for growth. It is time for Greek life to fully thrive again and I now have the tools to start the shift towards more growth, not only within my chapter, but on my campus as well.”

This was an incredible experience to learn and apply new knowledge to their chapters, schools, and life after college. Great job at NGLA girls! We hope to see many sisters take advantage of this opportunity again next year.

To learn more about the Northeastern Greek Leadership Association, visit www.ngla.org.