2011 Zeta Chi Omega Call for Nominations January 2011 Sorors The Nominating Committee is preparing for the November election and we need your help. Currently, we are soliciting candidates for the following positions: Basileus Grammateus Pecunious Grammateus Archivist Ivy Leaf Reporter Philacter Graduate Advisor Nominating Committee (5 slots) If you desire to serve in one of the positions listed above, please complete the attached biographical data form and return it to Soror Darhyl Jasper at the September General Body meeting, via the postal service, or email by September 10, 2011. A copy of the form is on the Zeta Chi Omega website: www.aka-zco.org “members only” section under Chapter Documents or Soror Darhyl Jasper at: wjasper370@aol.com. Please complete a separate form for each position you are applying. Information on the offices can be found in the ZXΩ Bylaws: Article V, Sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15 and 16; and Article VI Sections 1A, 1C, 1H, 1J, 1K, IU and the Sorority’s “So Now You’re Elected: A Guide to Effective Leadership and Chapter Operations” (p. 1-15) to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot serve in a leadership role at this time but would like to recommend a qualified Soror for one of the positions, please contact the Chairman or any Soror listed below by September 10, 2011. After all candidates have been certified, the Nominating Committee will provide a newsletter, introducing the candidates, which will include their picture and vision statement. Sorors, qualified candidates are encouraged to provide a two minute presentation to the membership on their vision of the position for which they are seeking prior to the elections. In addition, aspiring officers may pass out and/or mail campaign materials/paraphernalia to chapter members. However, campaign materials/ paraphernalia must be approved by the Nominating Committee prior to distribution to the membership. Subsequent to approval by the Nominating Committee, campaign material may be distributed to the entire membership or not at all. A copy of any material disbursed should also be provided for the Archives Committee. The Nominating Committee is looking forward to working with you. We possess an abundance of leadership talent in our Chapter and this is an opportunity for you to step forward. Sisterly, Soror Darhyl Jasper, Chairman Nominating Committee Nominating Committee: Gloria Bell Lydia McLeod Hazel Cameron Stephanie Harrison Hubbard Lula Lang-Jeter Rhonda Luss Lucretia McClenney Linda Newman Global Leadership through Timeless Service ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.® ZETA CHI OMEGA CHAPTER Biographical Data -- Candidates (2011) (Please type or print your information in the spaces provided below) I. Position sought (Please check only one box) □ Basileus □ Archivist Name Phone # Address Email □ Grammateus □ Ivy Leaf Reporter □ Pecunious Grammateus □ Philacter □ Graduate Advisor □ Nominating Committee (5 slots) ________________________________ Occupation ____________________________ ________________________________ Work phone # ____________________________ ________________________________ Work address ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ II. Educational Background Degree(s) _________ __________ _________ Major Field of Study ___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ College/University _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ Year Completed ________________ _________________ ________________ III. Sorority Experience Year Initiated _____Chapter Name & Location _____________________________ Number of consecutive years in ZXΩ ____ Chapter Office Held ________________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ________________________ Chapter Name _________________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _________________________ Dates _____________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ _____________________ No. of Terms ____________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ____________ Sorority Meetings Attended (Please provide the year and the numbers of meetings within the last 2 years) Most Recent Other Meetings, Workshops, Training ________ ________ |__________________ __________________________ Regional Conferences ________ ________ |__________________ __________________________ Clusters ________ ________ |__________________ __________________________ Leadership Training ________ ________ |__________________ __________________________ Boulés Global Leadership through Timeless Service ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.® ZETA CHI OMEGA CHAPTER Nominating Committee’s Biographical Data of Candidates (2011) IV. Special Training and Experience Qualifications (Please include leadership experiences based on membership in other community or civic organizations) V. Your Vision for Zeta Chi Omega (Identify three goals and explain in 100 words or less how you plan to implement them for your term of office should you be elected) Please return the completed form to Soror Darhyl Jasper by September 10, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee for answers: Darhyl Jasper (Chairman) Gloria Bell Hazel Cameron Lydia McLeod Lula Lang-Jeter Stephanie Harrison Hubbard Lucretia McClenney Rhonda Luss Linda Newman Global Leadership through Timeless Service