RSO Resources

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Promote and advertise your organization and events!

Plan an event! Back to the top!
When planning your event, you will need to make sure your event is SAFE and SUCCESSFUL, which can easily be accomplished by working with our Special Event Planning and Permitting office. Check out the SEP site for many great event planning resources, contract summary sheets, waivers and Special Event Permits. Check out tips for event planning from Guest Services.

If your organization would like to plan an event in the Club Downunder, contact Union Productions to co-sponsor an event. RSOs can co-sponsor events with Union Productions by emailing them.

If your RSO would like to co-sponsor with another RSO, you can contact them or get in touch with your SOAR Board liaison to discover other organizations.

Request space for your meetings Back to the top!
Organizations can reserve space on campus for free.

Contact Guest Services to request space:

Online

Email us

Phone: 850/644-6083

Office:Krentzman Lounge, 2nd floor of the Oglesby Union

Be sure to email or call (644-6083) Guest Services at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations to prevent being identified as a no-show. Three no-shows can lead to a loss of reservation privileges for the semester.

Promote and advertise your organization and events Back to the top!
Print materials and posting
The SGA Student Publications office (Oglesby Union, A302) can assist with designing and printing materials for RSOs. Organizations funded with A&S monies should have the SGA Seal on their promotional materials. Student Publications staff may also assist with designing and printing materials for RSOs. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811.

The Oglesby Union Marketing office (Oglesby Union, A143) assists RSOs in promoting their organization and events. RSOs may bring 10-15 flyers (size 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller)to be posted on the outdoor campus cork boards. There is also limited space in locked display cases for RSO flyers (size 8 1/2 X 11 or smaller). No inappropriate flyers will be posted. There is no guarantee that flyers will stay up once they are posted. Flyers are posted one week in advance. Outdated flyers will be taken down. Questions about the posting policy, call 644-5395 or read the policy online.

You can also make 5000 free copies in the Student Activities Center. Bring your own paper and see Cindy Christopher in the SAC for your RSO copy code today.

RSO websites

RSOs can create their own websites through a free server (ex: Geocities) and you can provide us with the link during the RSO registration application. The SGA Student Publications office on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union (same floor as the SAC) assists students with web design. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811.

Chalking

For those walking by, chalking in designated areas around campus is a great way to promote your event. Chalking permits can be printed off from the Special Event Planning website.

Table during Market Wednesdays Back to the top!

Leaders Listserv
Send an email to over a thousand campus leaders!

The Student Activities Center administers the Leaders Listserv as a resource for student leaders on campus. All Presidents of Registered Student Organizations are automatically subscribed to the listserv upon completion of the annual registration process. Other interested students or campus staff or faculty can subscribe by following the instructions below. Leaders is a forum to announce campus events, deadlines and other relevant information for student organizations. Stay up to date with the Leaders Listserv!

IMPORTANT: The Leaders Listserv is only sent out on Mondays and Thursdays, following the FSView schedule.

How to subcribe: Send an email to sac@admin.fsu.edu with "subscribe" in the subject line. In the body of the email, type the correct email address to receive the information on campus life events and program listings. Activation of your account may take 24-48 hours.

To post an announcement to leaders, submit an email to leaders@lists.fsu.edu.

Criteria to post: Information posted to the Leaders Listserv should PROMOTE FSU events or programs that are open to ALL students.

Guidelines for posting:

Keep messages clear, simple, ,short and concise (75-100 words)

Provide websites and contact information for interested readers to receive more detailed information

Postings should be promoting FSU events or programs for ALL students. Postings that do not meet this requirement will be discarded (ex: commercial solicitation, alcohol/illegal drug advertisements; and adult-oriented content).

Funding and Fundraising Back to the top!
RSOs are eligible for funding from SGA through various funding boards. To learn more about the funding boards, SGA accounting practices and funding policies - Click Here. Be sure to attend a SGA Financial workshop annually to be able to spend your RSO's money.

The Oglesby Union Board serves as the Student Allocations Committee for some of the RSO funding. Qualified RSOs can apply for funding through the Student Allocations Committee.
Contact them for the allocation schedule and process:

Office: A305M of the SAC

Online

Need more money? There are plenty of fundraising ideas for RSOs. The SOS office can help you plan a fundraising event. Fundraising Q&A for RSOs

An open dance is one way to raise monies. There are limited dates available for these events which can be reserved by contacting the Student Activities Center at 644-6673 on a first come first serve basis. Please review the Open Dance policy and Dance Checklist before reserving a dance date.

Table during Market Wednesdays Back to the top!
Table space in the Union is a great way to promote your RSO each - many RSOs table each week!

Every day EXCEPT Wednesday: Tables should be reserved through the Oglesby Union Guest Services department.

Contact Guest Services:

Online

Email us

Phone: 850/644-6083

Office:Krentzman Lounge, 2nd floor of the Oglesby Union

Wednesday Policy: Wednesdays in the Union are known as Market Wednesdays. Space is usually not limited however RSOs should sign up at the SAC to reserve a table beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Union Courtyard.

Technical Services Back to the top!
Computers and a fax machine are available in the SAC located next to the front desk. SAC is located on the third floor of the Union above the SGA offices.

RSOs can create their own websites through a free server (ex: Geocities) and you can provide us with the link during the RSO registration application. The SGA Student Publications office on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union (same floor as the SAC) assists students with web design. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811.

Get Office Space! Back to the top!
Another privilege for RSOs is the ability to apply for office space. The Oglesby Union Board conducts space allocation hearings each spring. RSOs can apply for space through the Space Allocation Committee. Contact the Union Board for the space allocation schedule and process:

Office: A305M of the SAC

Online

Managing your Organization Back to the top!

Set up an on-campus mailbox for all your RSO's snail mail needs. Check it daily!

Limited storage space is available in the SAC! RSOs can store tabling items, office supplies and more. File cabinets are available in the back of the SAC office.

See Cindy Christopher in the SAC office to reserve a campus mail box or to access your file cabinet.

Update your RSO information on campus.fsu.edu:
1)Click Secure Apps
2)Click on Student Organization
3)Click Manage your Organization
4) Upload new membership rosters, constitutions, new officers and more!

Fun Stuff Back to the top!
Get involved on campus! There are many opportunities for RSOs to get involved on campus:

Dance Marathon

Homecoming

Student Government Association

Visit the Student Activities Center, on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union above SGA.

Teambuilding, conflict mediation or goal setting are some of the topics Student Organization Services (SOS) can develop trainings, workshops and/or retreats on for RSOs. Call us to set up an appointment 644-6673.

Leadership Roundtables Back to the top!
Discuss your ideas at Leadership Roundtables hosted by SOS. Contact SOS about topics your organization would like discussed by campus leaders. Call us to program a roundtable discussion today 644-6673.

RSO Resources

Request space for meetings!

Promote and advertise your organization and events!

Funding and Fundraising

Table during Market Wednesday

Technical Services

Get Office Space!

Managing your Organization

Fun Stuff

Leadership Roundtables

SOAR Board - Workshops


	Student Activities Center Homecoming Market Wednesday RSO Resources Student Organization Services Special Event Planning Union Productions			RSO Resources Click on a topic below: Plan an event! Request space for meetings! Promote and advertise your organization and events! Funding and Fundraising Table during Market Wednesday Technical Services Get Office Space! Managing your Organization Fun Stuff Leadership Roundtables SOAR Board - Workshops Plan an event! Back to the top! When planning your event, you will need to make sure your event is SAFE and SUCCESSFUL, which can easily be accomplished by working with our Special Event Planning and Permitting office. Check out the SEP site for many great event planning resources, contract summary sheets, waivers and Special Event Permits. Check out tips for event planning from Guest Services. If your organization would like to plan an event in the Club Downunder, contact Union Productions to co-sponsor an event. RSOs can co-sponsor events with Union Productions by emailing them. If your RSO would like to co-sponsor with another RSO, you can contact them or get in touch with your SOAR Board liaison to discover other organizations. Request space for your meetings Back to the top! Organizations can reserve space on campus for free. Contact Guest Services to request space: Online Email us Phone: 850/644-6083 Office:Krentzman Lounge, 2nd floor of the Oglesby Union Be sure to email or call (644-6083) Guest Services at least 24 hours in advance for cancellations to prevent being identified as a no-show. Three no-shows can lead to a loss of reservation privileges for the semester. Promote and advertise your organization and events Back to the top! Print materials and posting The SGA Student Publications office (Oglesby Union, A302) can assist with designing and printing materials for RSOs. Organizations funded with A&S monies should have the SGA Seal on their promotional materials. Student Publications staff may also assist with designing and printing materials for RSOs. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811. The Oglesby Union Marketing office (Oglesby Union, A143) assists RSOs in promoting their organization and events. RSOs may bring 10-15 flyers (size 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller)to be posted on the outdoor campus cork boards. There is also limited space in locked display cases for RSO flyers (size 8 1/2 X 11 or smaller). No inappropriate flyers will be posted. There is no guarantee that flyers will stay up once they are posted. Flyers are posted one week in advance. Outdated flyers will be taken down. Questions about the posting policy, call 644-5395 or read the policy online. You can also make 5000 free copies in the Student Activities Center. Bring your own paper and see Cindy Christopher in the SAC for your RSO copy code today. RSO websites RSOs can create their own websites through a free server (ex: Geocities) and you can provide us with the link during the RSO registration application. The SGA Student Publications office on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union (same floor as the SAC) assists students with web design. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811. Chalking For those walking by, chalking in designated areas around campus is a great way to promote your event. Chalking permits can be printed off from the Special Event Planning website. Table during Market Wednesdays Back to the top! Leaders Listserv Send an email to over a thousand campus leaders! The Student Activities Center administers the Leaders Listserv as a resource for student leaders on campus. All Presidents of Registered Student Organizations are automatically subscribed to the listserv upon completion of the annual registration process. Other interested students or campus staff or faculty can subscribe by following the instructions below. Leaders is a forum to announce campus events, deadlines and other relevant information for student organizations. Stay up to date with the Leaders Listserv! IMPORTANT: The Leaders Listserv is only sent out on Mondays and Thursdays, following the FSView schedule. How to subcribe: Send an email to sac@admin.fsu.edu with "subscribe" in the subject line. In the body of the email, type the correct email address to receive the information on campus life events and program listings. Activation of your account may take 24-48 hours. To post an announcement to leaders, submit an email to leaders@lists.fsu.edu. Criteria to post: Information posted to the Leaders Listserv should PROMOTE FSU events or programs that are open to ALL students. Guidelines for posting: Keep messages clear, simple, ,short and concise (75-100 words) Provide websites and contact information for interested readers to receive more detailed information Postings should be promoting FSU events or programs for ALL students. Postings that do not meet this requirement will be discarded (ex: commercial solicitation, alcohol/illegal drug advertisements; and adult-oriented content). Funding and Fundraising Back to the top! RSOs are eligible for funding from SGA through various funding boards. To learn more about the funding boards, SGA accounting practices and funding policies - Click Here. Be sure to attend a SGA Financial workshop annually to be able to spend your RSO's money. The Oglesby Union Board serves as the Student Allocations Committee for some of the RSO funding. Qualified RSOs can apply for funding through the Student Allocations Committee. Contact them for the allocation schedule and process: Office: A305M of the SAC Email Online Need more money? There are plenty of fundraising ideas for RSOs. The SOS office can help you plan a fundraising event. Fundraising Q&A for RSOs An open dance is one way to raise monies. There are limited dates available for these events which can be reserved by contacting the Student Activities Center at 644-6673 on a first come first serve basis. Please review the Open Dance policy and Dance Checklist before reserving a dance date. Table during Market Wednesdays Back to the top! Table space in the Union is a great way to promote your RSO each - many RSOs table each week! Every day EXCEPT Wednesday: Tables should be reserved through the Oglesby Union Guest Services department. Contact Guest Services: Online Email us Phone: 850/644-6083 Office:Krentzman Lounge, 2nd floor of the Oglesby Union Wednesday Policy: Wednesdays in the Union are known as Market Wednesdays. Space is usually not limited however RSOs should sign up at the SAC to reserve a table beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Union Courtyard. Technical Services Back to the top! Computers and a fax machine are available in the SAC located next to the front desk. SAC is located on the third floor of the Union above the SGA offices. RSOs can create their own websites through a free server (ex: Geocities) and you can provide us with the link during the RSO registration application. The SGA Student Publications office on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union (same floor as the SAC) assists students with web design. Email Marvin Harris or call 644-1811. Get Office Space! Back to the top! Another privilege for RSOs is the ability to apply for office space. The Oglesby Union Board conducts space allocation hearings each spring. RSOs can apply for space through the Space Allocation Committee. Contact the Union Board for the space allocation schedule and process: Office: A305M of the SAC Email Online Managing your Organization Back to the top! Set up an on-campus mailbox for all your RSO's snail mail needs. Check it daily! Limited storage space is available in the SAC! RSOs can store tabling items, office supplies and more. File cabinets are available in the back of the SAC office. See Cindy Christopher in the SAC office to reserve a campus mail box or to access your file cabinet. Update your RSO information on campus.fsu.edu: 1)Click Secure Apps 2)Click on Student Organization 3)Click Manage your Organization 4) Upload new membership rosters, constitutions, new officers and more! Fun Stuff Back to the top! Get involved on campus! There are many opportunities for RSOs to get involved on campus: Dance Marathon Homecoming Student Government Association Visit the Student Activities Center, on the 3rd floor of the Oglesby Union above SGA. Teambuilding, conflict mediation or goal setting are some of the topics Student Organization Services (SOS) can develop trainings, workshops and/or retreats on for RSOs. Call us to set up an appointment 644-6673. Leadership Roundtables Back to the top! Discuss your ideas at Leadership Roundtables hosted by SOS. Contact SOS about topics your organization would like discussed by campus leaders. Call us to program a roundtable discussion today 644-6673.