14 Mar2014

CARP Spring Break Training Series Kicks Off in Ohio!

Over the extended weekend of March 8 to 11, 2014, students from Ohio State University and West Virginia University converged on Columbus, Ohio, during their spring break to attend a Regional CARP Officers’ Training. The main organizers of this event were OSU CARP President Joshua Angelucci and WVU CARP President Rachel Boothby.

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Students gathered at Ohio State University to take part in the CARP Regional Officers’ Training. From left to right: Neil Rischl, Rachel Boothby, Vanessa Scott and Mika Sasaki.

This was the first of several spring break regional training sessions that Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (CARP) has organized for March and April. College students and other young adults are encouraged to sign up for one of our upcoming events. Many take place on weekends to accommodate school and work schedules.

At the OSU Regional Training, the twenty-three participants were given education in heart and in leadership. CARP Life meetings, designed to fit in the regular weekly or bi-monthly gathering, offer insights on CARP core principles and give time for discussion and Divine Principle application. At the OSU Regional Training, students organized and gave these talks: Rachel Boothby on “Healthy Relationships,” Mika Sasaki on “Spiritual Health,” and Joshua Angelucci on “Inherent Value.” #ForStudentsByStudents

Participants also practiced the campus model through socials and a campus impact event. In collaboration with the local Columbus Family Church, CARP held its first Open Mic Night on campus, attracting almost 40 young adults from the school and local community. Members from a Japanese a cappella student group serenaded the audience, and a local rock band and—Soul Monsters—closed out the night with an acoustic set, showcasing their creative original songs and energetic personality. Excitement was high as attendees anticipated the next event of this kind, and lauded the professional resources offered by the campus.

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40 students from the local community and school attended the Open Mic Night, co-hosted by CARP at OSU and the Columbus Family Church.

Leadership seminars on goal setting and public speaking were also given, leaving participants with the confidence and tools to be effective public speakers in the future. The OSU and WVU groups also presented their plans for their chapter in the remaining spring semester, including membership goals of 40 students by the end of the semester! It was a successful event, not only because of the enthusiasm from the participants but also because they left with concrete steps for what to do next. It was a powerful opportunity to use spring break as a chance for new beginnings.

Upcoming Training Sessions

  • March 14                         1-day Seminar (Pasadena, California)
  • March 15-16                   CARP/District 9 Retreat (Denver, Colorado)
  • March 22-23                   1-day Seminar (College Park, Maryland)
  • March 28-30                   Weekend Training (Barrytown, New York)
  • April 18-20                      Weekend Training (San Francisco, California)

For more information, check out our website (carplife.org) or our Facebook page (CARP America). If you are interested in hosting a training session in your area, contact us at
admin@carplife.org

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