Taking Fun and Community Service to a New Extreme!

The University of Tampa’s organization Extreme Elite began their first weekly meeting this past Sunday. Their mission is educating leaders in today’s environment while striving to be role models on UT’s campus through teaching others the meaning of leadership and practicing it themselves (http://www.wix.com/bharder4271/extreme-elite).

The highly energetic President of Extreme Elite, Brittany Harder took the floor at the start of the meeting to introduce the officers, their responsibilities and goals for the year. Brittany then directed the room’s attention to Mentor Chair, Jessica Fontaine who had an icebreaker activity planed out. This consisted of gathering in small groups and answering a series of fun questions to get to know one another.

After introductions were finished it was time to sit and really find out what Extreme Elite was all about. This organization’s true colors stand out in the events they plan which range from fun outdoor activities that bring hardworking students together to community service projects that enrich the human mind and spirit. The best part about this organization is that anyone who attends a meeting is allowed to organize and plan an event!

Active member, Matthew Ferrall holds no leashes back when speaks about the event he has planned and his love for Extreme Elite. “EXTREME ELITE IS FUCKING AWESOME,” he says but soon apologizes for his language, explaining that this group is just so much fun. Mr. Ferrall then informs us of his planned day trip, Rainbow River Rafting. You float down the Rainbow River, enjoy good company and get a tan. This event is on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M and is only $10.00 for admission.

Extreme Elite offers many other activities that consist of having fun with good company and spending little money. Their newest events with the theme Come join us as we kick off the year right, involves activities such as, rock-climbing, extreme bowling, and camping.

While Extreme Elite is all for having fun they are also serious about serving the community and dedicated to helping others. Community Service Chair, Chris Mitchell, enforces this statement when he announces the service events he has planed and passes around sign-up sheets for students to join. Some of the many contributions Extreme Elite will participate in this semester will be to help serve The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay and Faith Café for the Homeless, Volunteer at a Child Abuse Council Center, and creating cards for children who are terminally ill.

Extreme Elite will be holding weekly meetings every Sunday at 9:00 P.M in Lecture Hall B on UT’s Campus. “All are welcome to attend meetings at any time throughout the year, but we do recognize members who attend meetings and events regularly (http://www.wix.com/bharder4271/extreme-elite).”