SG Spotlight: Kallie Speltz

     Kallie Speltz is a senior Pre-Medicine/Finance major from St. Joseph, Missouri. She has been a member of Scarlet Guard since her Freshman year at the UNL, and has served on the Scarlet Guard Board of Directors for three years. Kallie is currently serving as the Vice President of Alumni Relations on the Scarlet Guard Executive Team. 

     "My favorite memory [of Scarlet Guard] would be going on the bus trip to Chicago for the Northwestern game two years ago," Speltz recalls, "It was so much fun to spend a weekend in Chicago with other SG members and cheer on the Huskers!"

Kallie Speltz (center, seated) with other Scarlet Guard members at the 

Spring 2014 professional development event, Life 101.

    As for her proudest accomplishment, Kallie has lots of real-world experience to choose from. She spearheaded all of Scarlet Guard's social events in the 2013-2014 year, has been involved in numerous committees during her time on Board, and was in the running for President for the 14-15 school year. 

    "My proudest accomplishment would have to be being chosen as the 2013-2014 Outstanding Board Member," says Speltz, " I was the Third Thursday Social chair and put a lot of time and effort into planning all of the events and doing my part to make SG an even better organization! The board is full of amazing leaders and it was an awesome feeling to be the one recognized."

It is no question that Kallie is one of the most influential, positive, and dedicated leaders of Scarlet Guard, and that she will continue to impress after she graduates from UNL this May. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Kallie plans on getting her Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Healthcare Administration (or both) and work in the healthcare industry to eventually become a chief officer at a hospital.

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.