[MBA-FT-Students] Election 2012: MBA Student Association Elections Wednesday, November 14

[Jamie Patterson]

Dear Tigers,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful semester.  It's that time of year again, "Election Season."  This year, we will be hosting our MBASA elections on November 14, 2012 during Jamie Patterson's Wednesday Course.  At this election, students will be voting to elect an entirely new MBA Student Association Board for the 2013 calendar year.  The following positions will be available.


 *   President
 *   Executive Vice President
 *   Vice President of Finance
 *   Vice President of Communications
 *   President of Social Affairs (2 positions)
 *   Vice President of Philanthropy
 *   International Representative
 *   First Year Representative

I have provided a detailed description of each position below.  If you are interested in running for any of these positions, then please contact me at pballen at clemson.edu<mailto:pballen at clemson.edu>.  Thank your for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul Ballenger

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.

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.


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