SVSA Elections for 2008-2009 Core

I’ve had the honor of serving on the SVSA core for the
past 4 years, and it has been one of the best experiences I’ve had at
Stanford. Next Tuesday, May 27, we will be holding elections for 2008-2009
core positions. I encourage all of you to seriously consider applying,
even if you haven’t been involved in SVSA this year. If you’d like to run for a position,
please e-mail Betty (bnpham@) and me (kelvinv@) by Monday, May 26.

If you have any questions about any of the positions, don’t
hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

Kelvin Vuong, SVSA Co-Chair

Positions available for next year:

Co-Chairs (2)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Coordinate and run core and general meetings
-Provide support for all events to the core members heading the committees
-Serve as representative of the SVSA on campus and in the local community
-Maintain lines of communication with other student groups
REQUIREMENTS
-Experience with all SVSA events planned for the year
-Experience with event planning on campus including working with Events and Labor Services, Office of Student Activities, and student groups
-Ability to manage multiple projects

Financial Officer (1)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Work with co-chairs to develop budget for SVSA
-Serve as liaison to the ASSU and Capital Banking
-Maintain a budget for the SVSA throughout the year
-Ensure that reimbursements are made
REQUIREMENTS
-Knowledge of all SVSA events planned for the year
-Attendance at all Banking Workshops (to be done soon after election)
-Ability to work with excel and manage financial account

Fundraising Coordinator (1)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Apply for The Stanford Fund monetary support every quarter and coordinate letter writing efforts
-Apply for extra sources of funding on campus: Provosts, Vice Provosts, ASSU, Stanford Departments
-Coordinate fundraising efforts with local businesses
REQUIREMENTS
-Strong communication skills
-Ability to meet deadlines

Cultural Coordinators (2)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Plan SVSA’s annual Tet Festival celebration
-Coordinate with other groups to man booths and plan performances
-Ensure that all permits are obtained for the event
-Work with Events and Labor Services and external sources
-Plan external events for SVSA to attend (past events: local VSA Culture Night Shows, Theatre project in San Jose, Comedy Nights, Movie Screenings)
-Make a budget and submit to treasurer
REQUIREMENTS
-Strong communication skills
-Ability to work with student groups on campus
-Awareness of events in the area

Social Coordinator (3)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Coordinate events with other groups on campus (past events: sushi rolling, spring roll making)
-Coordinate at least one pho night per quarter
-Plan other social events for the SVSA to participate in
-Work with Publicity Coordinators to market events
-Make a budget and submit to treasurer
REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to work with other groups on campus
-Ability to coordinate social events for at least 30 students

Culture Night Coordinators (3)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Lead the Culture Night planning committees
-Work with Fundraising Coordinator to generate funds
-Work with Publicity Coordinator to market Culture Night
-Recruit people for scriptwriting, acting, choreography, dancing, external performances, event logistics (Events and Labor Services, Facilities, Videography)
-Make a budget and submit to treasurer
REQUIREMENTS
-Experience with or willingness to learn how to plan events
-Ability to manage a group of at least 30 people and a $4000.00 production
-Ability to work as part of a team
-Must be able to meet deadlines!

High School Outreach Coordinators (2)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Plan mentoring retreats and college prep workshop
-Create curriculum for a mentoring program by analyzing the successes and pitfalls of past years
-Make a budget and submit to treasurer
REQUIREMENTS
-Experience with volunteering and tutoring
-Ability to work with high school students and college student mentors

Webmaster (1)
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Maintain website content
-Record/Upload images from events
REQUIREMENTS
-Past web design experience
-Knowledge of Drupal implementation