Tuesday, March 19, 2013

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT

 OPEN EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS  

 
We currently have vacant executive board positions we are looking to fill and are looking for a few good men and women that would like to be a part of the executive board for this great chapter. Do you have the desire to be involved in extracurricular?

This chapter has been and is involved in many charities providing volunteerism, community outreach, literacy, and academics to name a few. We also provide our members with another way to be involved in their school via an on-line environment. How do you want to help others?

Today's job market is ultra-competitive and landing that new job or getting ahead of your old one is not as easy as it used to be. Companies want to see more than just a degree. A leadership position could be that competitive edge you need. Are you a leader?

If you answered yes to these questions please feel free to submit a statement of consideration for an executive board position for Kaplan University's Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society. We are currently looking to fill the Finance Chair, Membership/Alumni Chair, and the Editor-In-Chief for The Golden Scholar Newsletter.

These are positions that will end on March 15, 2014 and you must be an active student with Kaplan for that period. If you would like to apply for the vacant positions please do so no later than March 31, 2013. The executive board will make their decisions on or about April 5, 2013. Your submission should include your major, current overall GPA, and why you feel that you would be the best person for the particular position to which you are applying.

There are two ways to be considered for election to any of the positions.  The first is to write a letter of intent with qualifications and why you feel you should be elected to a position.  The second way is to submit a video.  An example of such can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7WT9OILhUw. Please note that there will be no extra weight given for a video submission.
 
All submissions are to be emailed to KUGKHS@gmail.com
 
The following is a description of the current positions we are looking to fill. These positions are eligible for active students (that plan to be active for the duration of the term for the position of March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014) that maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.  The position of Alumni Chair is a non-voting executive board position and can be held by an Alumni. 
 
The following is an excerpt from the Chapter By-Laws as for the requirements of the positions.  Any questions can be directed to KUGKHS@gmail.com.  Good luck to all the prospective candidates!
 
FINANCE CHAIR 
  •  Manage all financial transactions of the chapter
  •  Prepare a budget for the chapter
  •  Receive and distribute chapter funds
  •  Submit a semi-annual financial summary of income and expenses to international headquarters
  •  Must maintain at least a 3.5GPA or better
  •  Any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time . 
MEMBERSHIP / ALUMNI CHAIR 
  • Manage all coordination and communications with alumni as pertaining to the chapter and its activities in cooperation with the Communications Chair.
  • Actively assist recruitment of alumni into the chapter.
  • Advocate, recruit, support and generally coordinate activities dedicated to providing support and service to the growth of the chapter.
  • Develop philanthropy, fundraisers, & chapter activities involving alumni members for the chapter.
  • Create articles focused on alumni activities or interest for the chapter newsletter.
  • Document events for national reports and report membership numbers.
  • Attend Chapter officer meetings to report on alumni activities.
  • Must maintain at least a 3.5GPA or better.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.  
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE GOLDEN SCHOLAR NEWSLETTER  
  • The position of Editor-In-Chief is appointed by the Executive Board. Attendance at regular Executive Board meetings is not required.
  • This is a non-voting position.
  • Responsible for the development and completion of scheduled newsletter editions.
  • Delegates writing responsibilities and storyline ideas.
  • Adheres to deadlines, production and completion of actual newsletter for the chapter, known as “The Golden Scholar.”
  • Will work with Communications chair in distributing the newsletter to members as well as any and all other outlets in a timely fashion.
  • Will provide the Executive Board with a committee report for Executive Board Meetings which can be done via e-mail. Must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA or better.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
The Editor-in-Chief will select his/her own Assistant Editor with the Executive Board having final approval. The Assistant Editor will have the same meeting responsibilities as the editor and will assist in all facets of production of the newsletter. This is a non-voting position and can be filled by an alumnus.