September 14th, 2003

Inspiration
The inspiration behind the implementation of this conference was initiated by MIX's (Multiethnic Identity Xploration) difficulties in attempting to strengthen, organize, and properly plan programs for its members. The obstacles we have faced in forming this new student organization sparked a great curiosity as to whether or not other colleges and organizations were experiencing the same difficulties as MIX had.

Purpose / Goal
Our goals are to bring an awareness of support, positive psychology, and networking to all multicultural organizations within the Worcester Consortium; to leave the conference with a greater sensibility of events, ideas, strategies, and troubles with the other student groups; and to have the extra boost of assurance and motivation to facilitate a successful 2003-2004 academic year.

What do I get out of this conference? What is the importance?
By attending this conference, you will not only discover what is in progress and being prepared for this coming 2003-2004 academic school year with all the other Worcester multicultural student organizations, but you will also develop a closer relationship with organizations outside of your individual schools. The format of this conference is to allow dialogue amongst other leaders of student organizations. The Sessions are arranged in such a way that promotes the sharing of difficulties, successes, and failures. The Sessions will provide an ample amount of opportunity to share new ideas, programs, and future plans with other student organizations. It is the hopes and goals of this conference for its members to leave with a larger prospect of program ideas and recommendations for your individual organizations and to develop the already present consortium relationships into a stronger student coalition and support network for the multicultural organizations.

How Can I Attend this conference?
There will be a $15 fee per organization to be made payable by August 29, 2003 for attending (late admission fee of $5 ). We will provide a continental breakfast, banquet luncheon, and an informational packet. We are looking for the current co-chairs, presidents, or executive board members of your student organization to attend.

If you would like to attend the 1st Annual Worcester Multicultural Organizations Conference on Sunday, September 14th, please respond to this e-mail with subject line stating: "Conference Confirmation" and the names of the members attending. Each organization is allotted a maximum of 3 registered spots. You will receive a formal registration form to this e-mail address (unless otherwise notified ) and should be completed and sent to MIX@holycross.edu by Thursday, August 14, 2003. Billing and conformational information will be delivered to this e-mail account, unless otherwise notified. Please make checks payable to Multiethnic Identity Xploration. No cash or credit cards will be accepted.

We understand the difficulty of planning this during the summer. Your participation is greatly appreciated. We look forward to making this the first of many great years for Worcester and its multicultural population.