[MBA-FT-Students] Reminder: MBA Student Association Elections Wednesday, Nov. 14

[Paul Ballenger]

Dear Tigers,



I am writing to remind everyone that the MBA Student Association (MBASA)
 Executive Committee elections will be held on Wednesday, *November 14,
2012 at 4 p.m. in Classroom 1A*.  At this election, students will be voting
to elect an entirely new MBA Student Association Executive Committee.  The
following positions are open: President, Executive Vice President, Vice
President of Finance, Vice President of Communications, President of Social
Affairs (2), Vice President of Philanthropy, International Representative,
and First Year Representative.



If you are interested in running for one of these positions, then please
contact me at pballen at clemson.edu.  To all potential candidates, there will
be a candidate meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.  The meeting time
will be based on candidate availability.  On Election Day, each candidate
should be prepared to offer a brief statement about your interest and
qualification for the desired position.



Finally, the MBA Student Association is looking to appoint a representative
from the MS program to our Executive Committee for the Spring 2013
semester.  If you are an MS student and you are interested in serving as
the MS Representative , then please contact me.  Thank you.



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*Duties and Responsibilities*:



*ARTICLE IV – Officers*

*Section 1:* *Executive Committee Membership*

The officers of the MBASA shall consist of a President, Executive
Vice-President, Vice President of Social Affairs (two, if necessary), Vice
President of Communications, Vice President of Finance, and the Vice
President of Philanthropy.**

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*Section 2: Duties and Powers*

*a) *President **

   - To call and preside at meetings of the Association and of the
   Executive Committee.
   - To direct, organize, and coordinate planning for all functions of the
   Association.
   - To determine that all reporting responsibilities and other duties of
   the Executive Vice President, Vice President(s) of Social Affairs, Vice
   President of Finance, Vice President of Communications, and the Vice
   President of Philanthropy are performed in accordance with the Bylaws.
   - To serve as liaison between the Association and the following:
      - University officials
      - University/Local media
      - MBA Program directors
      - College of Business & Behavioral Science faculty/staff
   - To be responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the MBASA
   constitution.
   - To perform other duties to promote the welfare and the efficient
   operation of the Association.
   - Schedule and reserve space for Association meetings.
   - Notify members of upcoming events.
   - Supervise election of new officers.
   - Approve reimbursements before payment by the Vice President of Finance
   and review and approve financial reporting.
   - With approval of the executive committee, appoint students to MBASA
   cabinet positions as deemed necessary (examples: GSG Senators, Tailgating
   Coordinator, etc.).



*b)* Executive Vice President* *

   - To preside over all meetings in the absence of the President.
   - To assist the President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President(s)
   of Social Affairs, Vice President of Communications, and Vice President of
   Philanthropy in the performance of prescribed duties.
   - To be the primary representative in the Graduate Student Government
   Senate (may appoint if necessary)
   - To be responsible for recording members, deciding which members
   qualify to be active or inactive, which will be reviewed by the Executive
   Committee.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To perform other duties as assigned by the President.



*c) *Vice President of Finance* *

   - To be responsible for all financial matters of the Association.
   - To present the Association’s budget to Graduate Student Government to
   obtain GSG funding and to maintain funded status with GSG.
   - To collect membership fees, activity deposits, and any assessments of
   the Association and to maintain proper records thereof.
   - To make disbursements.  All disbursements must first be approved by
   the President.
   - To submit, for approval of the Executive Committee as requested, a
   financial report.
   - To arrange for an audit, to be done internally by an Association
   member who is not a member of the Executive Committee.
   - To maintain proper controls and documentation of all cash receipts and
   disbursements.
   - To maintain appropriate and proper financial records for year-end
   audit.
      - Monthly bank reconciliation
      - Documenting and recording of all cash and checks received in the
      receipt book
      - Timely deposits of all cash.
      - Documenting and recording of all check disbursements written.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To perform other duties as assigned by the President.



*d)* Vice President of Communications

   - To maintain and update the MBASA website on a weekly basis.
   - To maintain and manage the MBASA Novell account.
   - To maintain and manage the MBASA listserv (email list).
   - To maintain a current and complete membership roster.
   - To record meeting minutes at all MBASA officer and general meetings.
   - To write content for and maintain the MBASA Newsletter.
   - To attend all MBASA officer meetings as well as general MBASA meetings.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To serve as a liaison between MBASA and CCIT/Laptop Support Center.



*e)* Vice President of Social Affairs**

   - To plan, promote, and organize the social events for the Association.
   - To promote unity and camaraderie between all students, particularly
   between the first and second year students.
   - To encourage involvement in Student Association activities by all
   MBASA members.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To plan and provide social and professional events such as plant
   tours, distinguished speakers, semi-formals, etc.
   - To perform other duties as assigned by the President.



*f) *Vice President of Philanthropy

   - To serve as liaison between the Association and the chosen
   philanthropy.
   - To plan, promote, and organize fundraising and philanthropic events
   for the Student Association.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To perform other duties as assigned by the President.



*g)* International Representative

   - To serve as liaison between international students and the Association.
   - To encourage the involvement of international students in Association
   activities.
   - To plan, promote and organize one event per semester, aimed at
   increasing cultural awareness.
   - To organize team building activities aimed at promoting interaction
   between international and local students.
   - To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
   Committee meetings.
   - To perform other duties as assigned by the President.



*h) *First Year Representative

·   To serve as liaison between first-year members of the MBASA in
Association activities.**

·   To promote the involvement of first-year members in Association
activities.**

·   To attend and participate in activities as discussed in Executive
Committee meetings. **

·   To perform other duties as assigned by the President.**


Sincerely,


-- 
*Paul Ballenger*
President- MBA Student Association
CU MBA Candidate '13
Graduate Assistant
Phone: (864) 921-2263
Email: Pballen at clemson.edu
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