Laker Chapter History
The Laker
Chapter was found in the 1991-1992 school year.
It was founded by members of GVSU’s Residence Housing
Association. Since the
founding year, the Laker Chapter has grown in leaps
and bounds. Growth was accompanied by
many struggles and triumphs. The Laker Chapter was first recognized for its many
accomplishments and contributions to residence life at GVSU with the GLACURH NRHH
Chapter of the Year Award in 1998. After
that, the Laker Chapter has achieved and accomplished
even more and has taken home the MORHA NRHH Chapter of the Year Award in 1998,
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004, and the GLACURH Chapter of the Year in 2001
and 2002.
Many Laker
Chapter members have gone on in life and accomplished many great things. (Click the Members
link on the side panel to see a complete listing of our members). Our members have not only done amazing things
for GVSU, but have also made contributions at the state, regional, and national
level as well. One of our members, Nikki
Overway, wrote several pieces of legislation that
created a MORHA NRHH Member of the Year Award.
She also wrote pieces of legislation that solidified MORHA OTM
submission guidelines. For the past two
years, members of the Laker Chapter have served on
the MORHA OTM Committee as well as the GLACURH OTM Committee.
The Laker
Chapter focuses on four key things: recognition, academics, community service,
and leadership development. We recognize
the efforts and achievements of GVSU’s leaders. As we are an honorary and selective
organization that you must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible, we believe academics
are the most important aspect of your college experience. We strive to be excellent STUDENT
leaders. Throughout each year we focus
on many community service projects including Walk for a Cure, Make-A-Wish,
Ronald McDonald House, Angel Tree, and Closet Cleanout. We provide many different leadership
opportunities to our members including serving on the Executive Board, serving
on different committees, serving on OTM Committees, through attending
conferences, and through co-chairing programs.
Click on the Link below to learn more Laker
Chapter History