KAIBIGAN

Hi Kaibigans,

Spring term is almost over and it’s time for… KAIBIGAN’S 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS!!!!

Kaibigan is now accepting NOMINATIONS for the 2009-2010 Kaibigan Executive Board positions. There are a total of 12 different officer positions open (Please see attachment to see the 12 different positions and their duties & responsibilities)

WHY GET INVOLVED? because… You are a hard-working and motivated person who has the passion to unite and empower Filipino Americans through Educational, Political, Social, and Cultural activities. You want to build leadership skills. You want to build your resume. You want to be part of a team that works extremely hard to organize events that contributes to the diversity at PSU.

GUIDELINES ON NOMINATIONS:

* Please refer to the “Kaibigan Officers Duties and Responsibilities” and “Kaibigan Constitution” before nominating someone. Please remember that only current PSU students may hold an officer position for one year. Also, only current and previous Exec. Board members may run for the President and Vice-President positions.

* You may nominate yourself or any Official Kaibigan Member (must have paid $5.00 membership fee and filled out membership form)

* E-mail the nominee’s name, contact information, and the position you’re nominating them to: kaibigan@pdx.edu

* Nominated individuals will be contacted to see if they “accept” or “decline” their nomination(s). Candidates for office may not accept nominations for more than two positions.

* All nominations are DUE on May 21, 2009, no later than 11:59pm!

* Optional: We encourage everyone to talk to the person you’re thinking of nominating BEFORE nominating them.

* Optional: We recommend that you only run for one position.

* For any questions or concerns you might have, don’t hesitate to contact Irynne at 503.320.3827 or irynne_padua@hotmail.com

2008-2009 KAIBIGAN ELECTIONS TIMELINE:

May 13 - May 21: Accepting Nominations at kaibigan@pdx.edu

May 22: Candidates Q/A Interviews: MANDATORY attendance for all Candidates! (Be prepared to answer questions from Kaibigan members on why you think you’re the best candidate for the position)

May 23 – May 27: Online “Secret Ballot” Voting (All Official Kaibigan Members may vote)

May 28: Election Results Announcement will be sent online through e-mail and at the last General Meeting

June 5: End of the Year Celebration of PSU Kaibigan (this will be an evening of Awards and Recognition, and to present the newly elected Executive Board)

June 25: Official start of the term of the 2008-2009 Kaibigan Executive Board

I highly encourage you to consider applying for this great opportunity of leadership! Please start sending in your nominations to kaibigan@pdx.edu

On behalf of the current Kaibigan Executive Board, we would like to thank you in advance for participating at this year’s election process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 503.320.3827 or e-mail at irynne_padua@hotmail.com
We invite you to take an active role in the process of selecting Kaibigan’s leadership next year! Your voice matters!

Irynne Padua
PSU Kaibigan President