Beach Cleanup, Picnic, Elections, Raffles

Hello, wonderful people!  I hope you all are enjoying your Spring Break - perhaps relaxing, perhaps being productive, hopefully a little bit of both. I, myself, have been travelling non-stop.  Spent a couple days in Sacramento on a field trip with my son and I’m back at the airport now headed to visit a couple friends in St. Louis.  Phew!

After Spring Break we have a week and then it’s time for our Beach Cleanup & Picnic!  I am really excited about this.  I know our event coordinators, Laura, Elva, and Beatriz, have put a lot of work into making this happen and we are counting on YOU to make it a success!  In case you have not RSVP’ed yet, here is the link to the Evite.  And if you have not signed up to bring anything to the potluck, here is that link as well.

In addition to the Beach Cleanup and the Picnic, we plan on holding elections for next year’s officers, as well as raffling off a couple ASCA/CASC membership renewals.  There is a form at the bottom of this blog to submit your name and desired position, so please fill that out if you plan on running so we have an idea on Sunday.  You can always choose to run for a position on the spot, though.  And per our equitable policies, absence from the event does NOT invalidate your candidacy.  Simply prepare a statement to be read and get it to a friend or officer, or Skype/Hangout in.  The officer positions and summaries of responsibilities follow.

President (2^nd year)

• ·         Represents SCGSA at all official events
• ·         Presides over meetings
• ·         Attends College of Education Student Council meetings (may rotate with other officers)
• ·         Schedules and attends all officer and general meetings
• ·         Authorizes special committees (events, fundraisers, etc.)
• ·         Assists with general tasks not assigned to other officers
• ·         Responsible for generating and driving conversations that promote the growth of SCGSA as an organization

Vice President (1^st year)

• ·         Represents SCGSA at all official events
• ·         Assists President in general tasks not assigned to other officers
• ·         Attends all officer and general meetings
• ·         May attend College of Education Student Council meetings (in rotation with other officers)
• ·         Stays knowledgeable of all Presidential tasks; prepared to preside over SCGSA in President’s absence

Secretary (1^st year)

• ·         Represents SCGSA at all official events
• ·         Attends all officer and general meetings
• ·         May attend College of Education Student Council meetings (in rotation with other officers)
• ·         Maintains records of meetings and emails meeting minutes to all members
• ·         Maintains records of member participation at meetings and events
• ·         Ensures all meetings and events are documented via photography and/or email/blog (as appropriate)

Treasurer (2^nd year)

• ·         Represents SCGSA at all official events
• ·         Attends all officer and general meetings
• ·         May attend College of Education Student Council meetings (in rotation with other officers)
• ·         Maintains organizational account at USE Credit Union, which includes processing payments and reimbursements in a timely manner
• ·         Primary consultant on all budgetary proposals
• ·         Keeps records of dues paid

Event Coordinator (1^st & 2^nd year)

• ·         Represents SCGSA at all official events
• ·         Attends all officer and general meetings
• ·         May attend College of Education Student Council meetings (in rotation with other officers)
• ·         Coordinates monthly events to address either fundraising, camaraderie, community service, or professional development
• ·         Organizes Future School Counselor Day (2^nd year)
• ·         Organizes 2^nd Year Showcase (1^st year)
• ·         Coordinates with cohort GA’s as necessary
• ·         2^nd year Event Coordinator serves as an organizational mentor to the 1^st year Event Coordinator

 Finally, SCGSA is happy to announce that we have the funding for the first time in our history to raffle off professional memberships.  As you may remember, we as an officer corps had initially thought to use extra funds for a scholarship.  Thanks to your feedback and participation, we had more discussions around the topic.  We want you all to know that this organization is here for YOU, so we are not prepared to give up the idea of giving back to the cohorts.  In order to keep everything objective and equitable, we will hold two raffles – the first for an ASCA renewal and the second for a CASC renewal.  All first year students (incoming 2^nd years) will have their names written on a raffle ticket and we will hold a random drawing.  Again, you do not need to be present to win.

Please feel free to comment here or communicate with any of the officers if you have questions or comments about anything.  If you are an incoming first year, feel free to email me, the President of the SCGSA, at maliagreen82@gmail.com and I will get back to you within 24 hours. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, April 13^th!