Great Plains ACAC

If you are attending NACAC in Baltimore join us at our GPACAC rmembers reception at Luckie’s Tavern on Thursday, September 21, from 6-7:30pm. Catch up with GPACAC colleagues over light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. RSVP Here:

Grab your lunch and log on to this VIRTUAL membership meeting on Wednesday, September 27, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP Here: buff.ly/3Pem1tA

Today's the day! Renew your GPACAC membership now to access all member benefits for the entire 2023-24 year. We can not wait to further share, connect, learn, and collaborate together over the next year! gpacac.net/join-today

New job openings have been posted on our website! Are you looking for a career change? Do you have a job opening to share with our members? Visit our website for more information: gpacac.net/job-postings

Our 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient needs no introduction! Brent Casey has selflessly dedicated himself to college admission and college counseling. He has served in countless capacities within GPACAC and is truly deserving of this year's Distinguished Service Award!

Take a minute to help us congratulate our 2023 Rising Star - Staci Pennington! Jumping head-first into GPACAC she serves on several committees, has presented during conferences, and has been a lunch chat panelist. Thank you Staci for all you've contributed to GPACAC!

Help us congratulate one of our 2023 Burge Spirit Award winners - Courtney Hallenbeck!

WE DID IT! It may not be the finish line, but it's time to take a breath and celebrate the hard work that has led to this day. Thank you to everyone on both sides of the desk for supporting the Class of 2023!

The 2023 GPACAC Conference - LIFT OFF is quickly approaching. Volunteers help make the event a success from start to finish. Volunteer spots are still available.  Sign as a volunteer and help bring conference to life: buff.ly/40b77bO

Introducing GPACAC member, Cade Shaw from @go2ou! Cade serves on the Conference and Membership/Engagement Committees. Do you know someone who isn't a GPACAC member but should be? Send them this post! #MembershipMonday

In today's #MembeshipMonday, meet Chanda Gibson and Emily Ashely - college/career advisors at Union High School in Tulsa, OK. These high school advisors have served on various committees, including Scholarships, Communications, Inclusion, Access & Success, and Government Rel.

Wichita is ready to welcome you to the 2023 GPACAC Conference! Get ready for the fun ahead. Take flight at the Kansas Aviation Museum, stop and smell the roses at Botanica, snap a selfie at the Keeper of the Plains, and be inspired at Wichita Art Museum. #ICT!

Happy #MembershipMonday! Meet Audrey Crum from @utulsa! She has been a GPACAC member for 5 years and is serving on the Conference Planning committee this year. She's exactly right - there is no downside to getting involved! So what are you waiting for? Join a committee today!

We are excited to re-introduce the High School Counselor Toolkit to our GPACAC members! The PD team has put together resources for each state within our affiliate. Find it on our website, or use the link from this week's Weekly Wrap!

Funds are still available to attend the GPACAC annual conference in April. Please submit all applications by the new extended deadline of Feb 15th. Please encourage colleagues to apply. buff.ly/2XYRKrM

Happy National School Counseling Week! School counselors are vital to young people's success in transitioning from high school to college! In honor of school counseling week, drop a note of thanks or a shoutout of encouragement to a great school counselor in the comments!

In honor of National School Counseling Week, this edition of #MembershipMonday features @westsidehigh66 school counselor, Vicki Londer! She currently serves on the Membership and Professional Development committees. Thank you Vicki for all you do for students and GPACAC!

Meet Annie Roberts from USAO! Annie has been part of GPACAC for two years and is currently on the social committee for conference! Do you know someone who works in college admissions but isn't a GPACAC member yet? Encourage them to join today! #MembershipMonday

Join Us for our next GPACAC Diversity Series to learn from @impacttulsa about Working with Community-Based Organizations to Support Students of Color and First Generation Students. RSVP Here: buff.ly/3HnsnEm

Still pondering a possible session proposal for GPACAC Conference? The deadline has been extended to February 1, 2023. We want your voice and experience! #LiftOff gpannualconference.com/submit-a-sessi…