GSOD

THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR SAMAJ

• Are you interested in volunteering your time and expertise to Samaj?

• Are you a high-spirited, enthusiastic and dedicated team player?

• Are you ethical, motivated and committed to Samaj’s Mission, Vision & Core Values?

If you answered yes to all the above questions, look no further. Gujarati Samaj of Detroit (GSOD) has the right opportunity for you.

“BE A PART OF 2017 GSOD EC OR BOT TEAM”

It is time to apply for the open positions on the 2017 Executive Committee (EC) and Board of Trustee (BOT) Teams (see nomination form on the other side).

At GSOD, volunteering is offered by choice - it is not mandated. Each of us who joined EC/BOT became proudly involved so that we can provide a service to our Samaj and its members. At GSOD, we have a long tradition of volunteering and as volunteers we aim to foster community integration and unity by encouraging members, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to work together through sharing of a common goal. The EC/BOT team works as a cohesive team where sharing of ideas are encouraged and respected, the work load is shared based on expertise, and most importantly, WE HAVE FUN ALONG THE WAY. Each of us recognizes the fundamental reason we volunteer atGSOD...TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!

As with any volunteer work, serving a non-profit organization is not easy; Samaj needs your time, efforts & positiveattitude and in return YOU will get a sense of achievement, sense of fulfillment, sense of ‘making a difference’ in ourcommunity. So, COME JOIN US! You’ll be glad YOU did. If you are not ready for a full-time commitment, you may want to consider volunteering on a part-time basis or during a Samaj event of your choice. Please visit the ‘volunteerpage’ on our website to learn the ‘Benefits of Volunteering for Samaj’ or simply contact any of the current EC/BOTteam members.

The potential EC/BOT member should have the following characteristics:

  • Should have the commitment to GSOD (after work/life balance) and is looking to make this a longer-term (more than one year commitment).
  • Should have good interpersonal skills and must be able to treat all our members with courtesy and respect.
  • Should be professional at all times and a team player.
  • Good communication and computer skills are preferable.

2017 ELECTION COMMITTEE

GSOD is pleased to announce the new Election Committee to oversee 2017 EC and BOT nomination process. Thecommittee members are:

Mahesh Desai

Bhaskar Patel

Ramesh Patel

Ratanlal Patel

Vipul Patel

Bharat Shah

Ashish Tikiwala

Please join us in welcoming these dedicated members who have accepted the challenging task of nominating hard-working, committed and enthusiastic members to serve our Samaj in 2017 EC and BOT Teams.

GOOD LUCK & WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!

GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT (GSOD)

2017 EC & BOT - NOMINATION FORM

I hereby nominate myself for the following 2017EC or BOT position in the order of choices indicated in this form.

I am a current Samaj member and have paid the membership dues before February 28, 2016.

I fully understand that my preferred committee position may not be available and will abide by Election Committee’sdecision and attest to be cooperative to avoid an election. I am aware that the election committee will make the finaldecision on the nomination and/or election process. I have reviewed the current BYLAWS (available at )and understand the responsibilities of my desired committee position. I also understand that my application will bedisqualifiedif it is incomplete, illegible, unsigned, late, submitted in an open envelope or hand-delivered to anyCommittee members.

Only one nomination form per sealed envelope will be considered as valid submittal. A Person will fill only one nomination form and maximum three positions.One person can submit nomination of multiple choices but he or she can only submit one form and one time only. Means no change of mind is allowed after first submission unless committee offers the alternative. Multiple forms/positions (After three position.) fill by same person automatic disqualified.Person applies for any gsod position has legal resident status or must be citizen of UnitedState of America.GSOD is not responsible for misplace your mail.

Candidate’sName: ______

Address: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email: *** ______

FIRST SECOND THIRD

CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) *

VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT-ELECT ______

SECRETARY ______

JOINT SECRETARY ______

TREASURER______

ASSISTANT TREASURER ______

DIRECTOR (6 Positions) ______

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)** (4 Positions)

TRUSTEE______

* EC positions are for one-year term, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017

** BOT positions are for two-year term, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018

GUIDELINES SUGGESTED BY THE ELECTION COMMITTEE

• Submit a brief bio-data highlighting your community volunteer service experience

• For BOT positions, past experience as an EC member is preferred and strongly recommended but not mandatory.

Candidate’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Deadline for Submittal: Each envelope must be USPS Postmarked by October 31, 2016

Mail this completed form in a sealed envelope.

GSOD

P. O. Box3405, Farmington Hills, MI 48333