Dear Social Work Club Members,
Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester! 🎉
A special welcome to all of our incoming freshmen, transfer students, and new members of the APSU Social Work Club! We are so excited to have you with us. Whether you are brand new to APSU, new to the Social Work Club, or returning for another semester, we look forward to connecting with you, serving our community together, and making this a great year for the club.
As we get the semester underway, there are several upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and important dates that we want you to know about. Please take a moment to save these dates to your calendar!
🟣 Leadership Training
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m. | HPB 300E
Leadership Training is for anyone, whether you are currently serving in an officer role, or interested in running for an officer position.
Come learn more about the officer roles, how the club operates, expectations for student leaders, and what it takes to lead the Social Work Club successfully.
Important: Attendance at this training is required for anyone who wishes to run for an officer position in the Fall 2026 election.
🟣 First Friday – Student Involvement & Vendor Fair
Student Life and Engagement hosts First Friday events throughout the semester, giving students an opportunity to connect with campus organizations, discover involvement opportunities, and meet new people.
The Social Work Club will have a table at the first First Friday of the Fall 2026 semester, and we are looking for members to help represent our organization!
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: MUC Plaza
What to expect:
- Connect with students, organizations, and campus departments
- Free giveaways
- Social interaction and networking
- An opportunity to introduce prospective members to the Social Work Club and the social work profession
Interested in volunteering? Please reply to this email with the times you are available to serve at the table.
Please note: Volunteers may represent only one organization during the event. If you have already committed to another student organization or campus department during a particular time, you cannot volunteer at the Social Work Club table during that same time period.
🟣 Annual Social Work Club Dues – $20
Annual membership dues are $20. These are due September 15th.
Please remember that dues must be paid in order to have voting access for the Spring 2027 Semester.
If you want to have a voice in who leads the club and help shape the direction of our organization, make sure your dues are paid before the election.
🫶 Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K – Volunteer & Participation Opportunity
Looking for a meaningful volunteer and community service opportunity? We would love for you to join us!
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Centerstone will host its 2nd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention at Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville, TN.
This is a meaningful opportunity for Social Work Club members to come together, support an important cause, and serve our local veteran and military community. I’ll be volunteering, and I would love for you to join me!
Interested in volunteering?
Register to Volunteer
Please be sure to review the available volunteer tasks and expected times before registering so you can select an opportunity that works best for your schedule.
Want to participate instead? You can also choose to walk, run, or ruck in the event.
Register for the Life;Story 5K/10K
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Governor’s Square Mall, Clarksville, TN 37040
Event: Centerstone’s 2nd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention
Whether you volunteer, participate in the race, or simply help spread the word, your involvement helps support an important cause in our community.
🟣 Govs Preview Day – Academic & Organization Fair
We are looking for volunteers to represent the APSU Social Work Club at the Govs Preview Day Academic & Organization Fair!
This is a great opportunity to share information about our club, connect with prospective students and their families, and showcase the social work program at APSU.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Red Barn Gymnasium, Memorial Health Building
Fair Hours: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The table and chairs will be set up by 8:45 a.m., and all participants must be fully set up by 9:15 a.m.
Each reservation includes one table, two chairs, and a white tablecloth. If more than two representatives attend at the same time, additional volunteers should be prepared to stand or bring their own chairs.
The Food Hall will be open following the event, and the Office of Admissions will provide vouchers for anyone who would like to enjoy lunch on campus.
Interested in volunteering? Please reply to this email and let me know the times you are available. Even if you can only help for part of the event, your support would be greatly appreciated!
đź“… Quick Calendar Recap
September 3 – Leadership Training | 4:00–6:00 p.m. | HPB 300E
September 4 – First Friday | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | MUC Plaza
September 8 – Social Work Club Officer Elections | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | SW Study Sun Rm, HPB 3rd Floor
September 12 – Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K | Governor’s Square Mall
September 15 -- Membership fees due
September 26 – Govs Preview Day Academic & Organization Fair | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Red Barn Gymnasium
We are looking forward to a great Fall 2026 semester and hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved, build connections, develop leadership skills, and serve our community.
Thank you for being a part of the APSU Social Work Club. We can't wait to see what we accomplish together this semester!
Best,
Jacklyn Shires
Social Work Club, President
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jshires@students.apsu.edu
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