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NLS Fall Retreat

Dreaming Wide Awake

Each fall NLS (Norse Leadership Society) holds a fall retreat for students looking to polish their leadership skills. Up to 92 NKU students are selected each year. They must go through a competitive application process. On the retreat, students participate in leadership training sessions. Presenters range from NKU faculty to community participants. It is a very hands-on experience where the presenters allow the students to facilitate many of the activities and discussions. 

This year, the fall Leadership Retreat is being held November 19-22 at the Sherwood Forrest Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

The theme for this year’s retreat is Dreaming Wide Awake. The theme has two key parts: Dream Big/Dream Often (this includes everything from goal setting to believing in yourself) and Live the Dream (Basically meaning love what you do and live for it).

Faculty members get the opportunity to sign up to be team leaders. This creates a great opportunity for students to really get to know the faculty members and work with them in a unique setting. Students make friends, network, and of course have fun while on the retreat. This year there will be a karaoke contest and even a dinner for the participants in the nearby town of Gatlinburg.

Presenters

• Dr. Russell Proctor
• Dr. Jacqueline McNally
• Dr. Andrea Lambert
• Dean Jeff Waple
• Jennie LaMothe
• Leighann and Zack Rechtin
• Andrea and Lee Whitley
• Cristen Porter
• Michael Griffin
• Dr. Lisa Rhine
• David Stetter

Dr. Zebulan Davenport will also be in attendance. Katie Herschede, Sarah Schroeder, and Jeff Iker will be there serving as Team Leaders.

Cost

If you are interested in finding your leadership style or strengthening your leadership skills, this retreat is for you! The cost to attend the retreat is $65 per student. This fee includes most meals, lodging, transportation and all retreat materials including a t-shirt.  The application deadline is October 23.