Alumni Association Representative Election Ballot

The following people have submitted nomination packets for the Alumni Association Representative Election.  The election is scheduled to occur Tuesday March 22nd through Thursday March 24th.

Kara Summa
Judie Marshall

SBA Election Meeting Rescheduled! & Election Rules

Due to scheduling conflicts, the election meeting is rescheduled for Monday March 21st at 5pm.  If this is an issue for anyone who is running for either an eboard position, alumni representative position, or senate position please email Kelly Obermeier [kelly.obermeier@quinnipiac.edu] as soon as possible.  Election petitions are still due tomorrow, Thursday March 10th at 5pm.  Any petitions turned in after this time will not be used to create the ballots and that individual’s name will need to be written in on the ballot.

In addition to any other campaigning, each candidate will be provided a portion of a poster to post a picture, platform, or any other materials you wish. The size will be slightly larger than 1 letter sheet of paper.

In the meantime here are a few campaign rules you must follow:

1. Campaigning can NOT begin until Friday March 11th at 5pm.  Anyone who begins official campaigns before that time will be disqualified.
2. there is no “papering” the school.  No printed flyers or handouts can be put around the school.
3. You may not have a professor or administrator send your campaign materials to any school listserve.   You do have the right to send emails to whoever you would like, but you must create the email list on your own.  You are free to use any electronic method of campaigning you wish.
4. Only positive campaigning.  You may not participate in “mudslinging.”
5. make sure you comply with all trademarks and copyrights.
6. Finally and MOST IMPORTANT: before posting any campaign materials you must submit them to me and have it reviewed.  I will not censor anything, but this is a requirement to ensure you are complying with all school policies.  If you would like anything reviewed please email Kelly Obermeier [kelly.obermeier@quinnipiac.edu].

Proposed Constitutional Amendment/Additions

The following language is proposed to add the Alumni Association Representative positions to the SBA Constitution.  These amendments will be discussed at the March 6, 2011 SBA Senate meeting.  Please contact SBA President, Kelly Obermeier [kelly.obermeier@quinnipiac.edu] if you have any questions or concerns.

All sections in the current Constitution starting with the current section “Article VII – The Senate” shall be moved down one number 

The following is to be inserted into the Constitution:

Article VII – Alumni Association Representatives

A.  There shall be 2 Alumni Association Representatives to serve each academic year.

B.  The 2 Representatives shall be elected by the student body (pursuant to Article 15, Section 6).

C. In order to be eligible to serve as the Alumni Association Representative, a student must be graduating at the end of the academic year in which they serve.

D.  The Alumni Association Representatives serve as the liaisons between the SBA and the Alumni Association.  They are required to attend all Alumni Association meetings and present a report to the SBA a the next scheduled meeting.  The Representatives’ rights at the Alumni association meetings are governed by the Alumni Association bylaws.

E.  The Alumni Association Representatives are ex-officio members of the SBA with a voice, but no vote.

The following is to be added to the Constitution as Article 15, Section 6:

Section 6. Alumni Association Representatives

A) In order for the name of any person to be placed on the ballot for Alumni Association Representative, that person must submit to the Election Committee a petition with twenty-five (25) nominating signatures from the student body.

B) The election shall take place pursuant to Article 15, section 3, Letter D.

C) All Alumni Association Representatives shall assume their position on the last day of classes for the academic year in which they were elected. Their term shall end on the last day of the academic year for which they were elected.

D) All students running for Alumni Association Representatives are excluded from participating in the administration of Alumni Association Representatives elections.

E) The administration of election includes, but is not limited to: creating election ballots, attending the election table, and tallying ballots at the conclusion of the elections.