Members of Chana Leah BBG,
As the fall term is coming to an end, it is time for the members of Chana Leah BBYO to elect a new spring board. This next term, Chana Leah is splitting into Chana Leah BBG and Ruach AZA. This is a tremendous opportunity for all BBGs to step up and run for board. Remember, board positions require conducting yourself as a role model for the chapter and the region. It is a great opportunity to be the change you want to see in the chapter. With that being said, holding a board position is a huge time commitment; it is imperative to attend chapter and regional events. It is also highly important to attend all meetings and to work hard at your position as well as working together with other board members.Also, keep in mind that BBYO has a very strict, “no politicking” policy.This means you may not advertise your candidacy or let others advertise it for you. You may not tell anyone what you are running for except me and our advisors. If you would like to talk to the person who holds the position you are considering running for, you may do so, as long as you don’t tell them you ARE running for that position.
Please approach elections with a positive attitude and all of your confidence. Please, please, please do not be discouraged if you don’t get the board position you hoped for. Do not quit Chana Leah or BBYO as a whole, for it will be a learning experience, and you will not find anything like it for the rest of your life. There are plenty of other opportunities to get involved and be a leader on the chapter and regional levels.
It is important, even if you decide not to run for a position, to attend elections. This is your opportunity to elect the new leaders of Chana Leah, who represent your ideas and goals for this chapter. However, do not just vote for your friends, enter elections with an open mind to all candidates.
Chana Leah Elections:
Sunday, January 24th, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Emily Gorby's House
208 Hillcrest Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15238
Please take the time to look over this packet, it contains the board positions and their duties, the election procedures, and the declaration needed to run. If you decide to run for board, you need to send back the declaration page, completed with your signature as well as your parent’s signature by January 15th 2010.
Please never hesitate to contact me for any questions or concerns whatsoever.
Respectfully submitted with undying love for Chana Leah BBYO #5286, KMR #33, ALL OF BBYO, Snow, CL Fall board 2009, and Field hockey
I remain,
B'niah B'rith Girl Emily Morgan Gorby
Proud to be Chana Leah BBYO's N'siah
BBYO Chapter Board Positions
Godol / N’siah (President)
Oversees chapter and meetings
Represents the chapter
Presides over elections
S’ganit (Vice President of Programming)
Promotes the folds
Assists in all program planning
Acts as President if he is not present
MIT Mom (Vice President of Membership)(MUST BE GIRL)
Promotes membership and education
Recruits new members
Educate/re-educate chapter members
Sh’licha (Vice President of Judaism & Community Service)
Plans and runs services
Promotes Jewish heritage, Social action and Community service
Assists with planning of above programs
Mazkirah (Secretary)
Promotes communication
Creates & sends flyers to the chapter
Sends e-mails & makes phone calls
Katvan / Katvanit (Assistant Secretary)
Responsible for recording minutes at meetings & emailing them to the rest of the board
Gizbor / Gizborit (Treasurer)
In charge of fundraising
Responsible for chapter bank account
Promotes I$F
Election Policies:
Running down: If you lose the position you declared for, you are automatically nominated for the next position. If you accept this nomination, you will have 1 minute to speak in the third person.
Running off the floor:If you do not get your declaration in on time or you decide to run at elections, you must speak for 1 minute stating your qualifications only!
Checklist:What to do if you have decided to run.
Talk to your parents about running and get their approval.
Think seriously about the commitment you are about to make. Being on board will consume a good bit of your time (especially on weekends for events and conventions) so if you do have other extracurricular activities, make sure you can devote enough time to serve effectively!
Write a small paragraph explaining why you are running for this position and some of your ideas.
Send the declaration page (along with your paragraphs) to Seth Backer via mail by January 24 with all necessary signatures.
Prepare a speech to read during elections. Your speech should be 3 minutes or less for all positions (except for President, which gets 4 minutes).
Dress up for your election (minimum sport coat, shirt, tie, and khakis for guys, blouse and skirt for girls).
REMEMBER: BBYO has a“no politicking”policy. Please do not talk about elections or those who are running!
**If you are not sure about the position that you are running for, contact the member who currently holds the position
Emily Gorby - N'siah
Sam Kovel - S'gan
Audrey Davis - MIT mom
Sara Schwartz - Sh'licha
Carly Eisner - Mazkirah
Ian Cullen - Gizbor
Elliot Kahn - Katvan
Declaration
Your declaration form must be received by .
Please give at school or send them to:
Becky Smith
6327 Burchfield Ave.
Pgh, Pa 15217
Name: ______
Position I am caucusing for: ______
*Please write a paragraph on the back of this sheet or a separate piece of paper explaining why you are running for this position, and some of the goals and ideas you have.*
Candidates
I fully understand the responsibilities of this office and, if elected, pledge to fulfill them to the best of my ability. If elected, I understand that I am a role model to others and in a manner benefiting this great organization. I understand there is no politicking, and violating this in anyway will lead to consequences decided by the President and Chapter Advisors.
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Signature of Candidate Date
Parents
I have read this packet and reviewed the responsibilities that she would take on if she were to be elected. I understand the great responsibility and time commitment that is expected of my son or daughter and will support whenever need be. I am also aware of the consequences my son or daughter will face if she fails to perform and/or remain committed to her duties. Furthermore, your signature reflects that you have an understanding about the clear separation between punishment at home and in the chapter.
Disciplinary actions taken at home should not overshadow BBYO functions
By obtaining a leadership position, your child is expected to be a good-standing member and a prominent leader at all chapter events and meetings. Collaboration between you and your child is the best way to have success. Thank you for being open minded and supporting your child as they make strides to become a leader among many others.
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Signature of Parent Date