For more information, please contact:
Stanley J. Gajda, Jr.
Leadership Conference Coordinator
(336) 334-5800
Testimonials
What are the people saying about COLT?
Club/Organization Leadership Trainer (COLT)
"Dave was fantastic! He held a very engaging, energetic, and informative full day workshop with our students. His balance of personal experience and motivational research made for a wonderful day. Thanks, Dave!"
Wende' Fisher, Director of Student Development, The Art Institute of Portland (OR)
"Very interesting. I learned a lot of important information, not only for my club, but also for my life. You're an amazing motivational speaker!!!"
Summer D., Kappa Lambda Chi, UT-Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"I truly enjoyed your presentation. It was incredibly informational. I'm hoping to take and use your ideas to empower the members in my organization. Thank you."
Lynette B., President—Communication Council, UT-Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"I really enjoyed learning different ways to motivate club members and myself. It will not only help me now but in the future, for my career (a teacher & coach)."
Julia G., Sargeant-at-Arms of Scorpion Organization of Students, UT–Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"Great meeting; it was very educational and it really will help our sorority out with our organization, recruiting, and the dynamics."
Hannia F., Vice-President, Kappa Lambda Chi, UT–Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"We have just started a new academic club on campus and have had a decent but rough start. Your ideas sound JUST like what we need! Especially membership recruitment. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed your presentation."
Crystal C., President of Scorpion Organization of Students, UT–Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"'Give things the extra mile' which gives you the edge to be the best! Motivational, it makes me want to go out and start an organization. Brilliant public speaker—he's #1 in my book!"
Margaret A., UT–Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
"Very informative and interesting! I learned very outstanding leadership techniques."
Juanita U., UT–Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, Texas
Fun & Exciting Meetings
Selected as one of the Top Five workshops at the 2002 Circle K International Convention
"This workshop gave me great ideas to increase variety in my meetings. Who wouldn't enjoy meetings as interactive or different than presented?"
Joanna T., Butler University, Indiana
"Very informative! I got many great ideas and I could tell that many other people enjoyed this workshop."
Dan W., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
"Your workshops were well done especially for the large number of people. This was well worth attending!"
Heather O., Baldwin-Wallace College, Ohio
"Unbelievable workshop! I thought it was great! I have learned a lot! Thanks so much!"
Adair W., Westfield State College, Massachusetts
"Our college has a problem keeping members because of the monotonousness of our meetings ... your tactics will truly help our membership."
Stacy J., President of SGA, McLennan Community College, Texas
"Excellent! I love your presence and the way you come across to students."
ReVivian F., Limestone College, South Carolina
Recruitment Techniques For Student Organizations
Selected as a Top Five Workshop at the 2006 Circle K International Convention
"Great speaker! Easily followed and so fun to be in the room and a pleasure to listen to."
Michael S., Student Programming Board Representative, Purdue University Calumet, Indiana
"Very informative. Can't wait to share message with others."
Matt B., University of Arkansas at Monticello, Arkansas
"I will definitely be able to use this info for my group/organization and to enhance my leadership skills."
Vanessa T., Recruitment Chair for HOLA organization, University of Delaware, Delaware
"Great recruitment ideas! Unlike any recruitment educational session I’ve been to."
Heather H., Public Relations, Central Michigan University, Michigan
"You're awesome! This was the best 'speaker meeting' I have attended in my 4 years of college. I wish I would have heard you speak before I became president of my organization!"
Amanda O., Public Relations Society of America, UW-Whitewater, Wisconsin
Membership Retention: How To Keep 'Em After You Get 'Em
"Great workshop. Very insightful and informative especially since member retention has always been problematic in the effectiveness of my group's leadership."
Kamilah H., Johnson & Wales University, Florida
"Very energetic and enthusiastic. Keeps you interested and motivated."
Ricky M., Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina
"Dave has a fun and vibrant attitude about him that relays positive messages to students and advisors. He is very passionate & is eager to make a difference in the lives of others!"
Megan S., Director of Student Orientation Programs, Pace University, New York
"You have gotten me excited to share new ideas with my organization. Thank you! Very motivational :)"
Samantha G., Pi Sigma Epsilon, UW-Whitewater, Wisconsin
Play to Win: A Game Plan for Success
"Wow! Once again, you have teamed up with the Student Government Association and have helped lead us in the pathway of setting our goals and priorities for the year to come. Your leadership in this process has proven invaluable to our being prepared to work together as a cohesive 'family' group and to lead our fellow students in yet another amazing year."
The Executive Officers of The Reinhardt College Student Government Association
"I enjoyed this session, it gave a lead way to success."
David P., SGA Second Vice-President, Bainbridge College, Georgia
"I thoroughly enjoyed the session. David's format was simple yet profound. His plan for success allows you to stage your goals. I will use this tool with my staff and for my own personal aspirations."
Sherre P., Recreation Program Coordinator, Gwinnett County, Georgia
"I really enjoy and appreciate the enthusiasm in which the seminar was given. It is a great tool in lessons of achievement of dreams and setting goals that will guide us towards a better life."
Chanell M., General Manager, Sun Suites of Suwanee, Georgia
Playing Well With Others: Dealing With Conflict In Student Organizations
"I really enjoyed his enthusiastic approach to conflict resolution! My colleagues and I were impressed with his methods of sharing what he has perfected over the years. His interactive session held our attention and made it simple for all to really absorb his message."
Tia B., Volunteer State Community College, Tennessee
"Dave is an enthusiastic presenter. He keeps you in the activity! Great conflict resolution techniques."
Billi A., Mott Community College, Michigan
"This was a great session. I learned how to deal with people who are impossible to deal with."
Chris B., St. Joseph's of Brooklyn, New York
Secrets of Motivation
"I thought that your tips were very practical and will be easy to put into practice."
Megan P., Emporia State University, Kansas
"I thoroughly enjoyed the exercises and the handout is excellent."
Angela D., Dickinson College, Pennsylvania
"A lot of new and useful info. Made me look at things differently and how to better incorporate them into my programs."
Bibi K., Healthy Student Living Coordinator, Broward County Community College-South, Florida
"I have been needing something to boost my motivation. This has given me some excellent tools to move forward and be more positive at work and personally."
Brandi C., Team Manager, Sitel Corporation, San Angelo, Texas
Skyrocket Student Involvement on Your Campus
"Great energy, great information, great presentation!"
Gabriel R., Director of Student Activities, North Carolina Wesleyan College, North Carolina
"Very energetic, great motivational speaker!"
Monika J. Assistant Director, Student Leadership & Involvement, Lewis University, Illinois
"Mr. Kelly is not only effective as a motivational speaker, but he is intimately knowledgeable about student affairs. Thus, participants leave not only inspired, but also armed with practical information for their return to campus."
Thomas W., Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management, Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
"Your talk was extremely positive and reinforcing to those of us in the field. Thank you for caring!"
Bonnie B., Administrative Assistant/Advisor, The University of Akron, Ohio
Student Organization Leadership Workshop
"Dave Kelly is one of the best speakers I've ever seen. I liked his balance of humor and seriousness. His examples and points were understandable. I wouldn't mind seeing him speak again."
Tristan S., Vice-President, Focus on Christ, Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio
"You were a very positive speaker and gave me many ideas of how to not only motivate my pledges and sisters, but myself as well. Thank you for coming."
Kimberly K., President, Lambda Zeta Theta, Salem International University, West Virginia
"Awesome presentation! The presentation was very interactive, energetic and very relative. I would encourage everyone to attend his presentation, if and whenever possible. It was also very informative."
Chelsea N., Tompkins Cortland Community College, New York
"Dramatic, interesting, and funny presentation which helps people become better leaders. Dave Kelly, keep up the good work!"
Andrea B., Salem International University, West Virginia
Teambuilding for College and University Students
"He made us feel welcome, like we belong to the group. He is an excellent speaker!"
Myrtle F., University of Houston—Downtown, Texas
"I really liked the 'draw your partner' (Buddy Charts) exercise."
Mike U., Midshipman, Naval Academy, Maryland
"Great motivator with good activities to get people to interact with each other. Good way to network!"
Francisca C., University of Houston—Downtown, Texas