Meet the 2014-15 Scarlet Guard Executive Team

2014-15 Scarlet Guard Executive Team (from left to right): Michaela Niemeyer, Emily Murtaugh, Sean Johnson, Cale Kaiser, Kallie Speltz, Travis Eubanks, Emily Shoening, and Betsy Hardin.

    For the first time ever, the UNL Scarlet Guard Executive team includes 8 outstanding students. In previous years, the exec team consisted of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Director. In an effort to maximize each exec team member's experience and move towards Scarlet Guard's goal of being a totally student-run organization, the exec team structure has changed and now mimics a more corporate structure. The new positions and the students who hold them are as follows:

President - Emily Murtaugh: The President is responsible for presiding over BOD meetings and acting as a liaison to the Nebraska Alumni Association (NAA. The President will also sit on the NAA’s internal SG team and on the NAA Advisory Council. They will be held responsible for compiling an end-of-year report for both general members and the NAA.


Vice President of Records - Betsy Hardin: The Vice President of Records is responsible for taking attendance at BOD meetings and attendance of BOD members at SG-sponsored events. They will be responsible for producing and distributing meeting minutes of all Executive Committee and BOD meetings. In addition, they will revise SG files as necessary, maintain attendance records, handle general SG correspondence, and become familiar with Hyena technology.


Vice President of Internal Relations - Cale Kaiser: The Vice President of Internal Relations is responsible for researching campus awards and distinctions (Franco’s List, Alumni Awards, Outstanding Junior Award, Student Involvement Awards, etc.), planning and coordinating BOD social events, and building camaraderie among BOD and general SG members.


Vice President of External Relations - Travis Eubanks: The Vice President of External Relations is responsible for promoting SG throughout UNL and greater Lincoln community, working with campus and community partners for event collaboration. They are also responsible for helping increase diversity within SG membership, serve as a SG representative and ambassador through a number of speaking engagements and presentations.


Vice President of Alumni Relations - Kallie Speltz: The Vice President of Alumni Relations is responsible for working closely with NAA staff and serving as an NAA liaison for the following programs and events: Scarlet Scoop, Alumni Masters Week, College, Career, and Life Advice, All Stressed Out, GradFest, Young Alumni Academy, Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network, and Nebraska Legends. They will work to develop a strong connection between graduating SG members and the NAA.


Vice President of Communications -  Sean Johnson: The Vice President of Communications will work with NAA staff to create online, print and video media communications. They will work with BOD Directors and the Vice President of Social Media to help create and event and marketing plans and see them through to fruition.


Vice President of Social Media - Michaela Niemeyer: The Vice President of Social Media will work with the NAA Social Media Strategist to develop a social media strategy for SG, assist in producing, scheduling and posting social media content, and elevate our social media presence.


Executive Delegate - Emily Schoening: The Executive Delegate will work closely with Exec and BOD to assist with special projects, actively contributing ideas and providing feedback to Exec, BOD and the Adviser.