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Petitions for the Spring 2008 World Language Organization election of officers. must be filed by 4 pm on Monday, April 7, 2008. ballot
There are six elected leadership positions available:
* President
* Vice President, Program Development * Vice President, Membership
* Secretary, Recording
* Secretary, Corresponding
* Treasurer
Board Member Unique Functions are as follows:
* Presidential Duties
o Maintain E-mail list and write/send out event notices.
o Locate event venues and organize event dates.
o Run meetings and events.
o Make sure that all necessities for an event are present (food, movie, games, etc.).
o Locate, distribute, and organize fund raisers.
o Locate opportunities for WLO members.
* Vice Presidential Duties – Program Development
o Assist Faculty Advisor in maintenance of the WLO website.
o Be informed about organization requirements by the College and keep other board members updated about these requirements.
o Communicate with the Faculty Advisor to schedule and plan events
o Advertise WLO and its events.
* Vice Presidential Duties – Membership
O Identify prospective members and communicate with them to encourage participation
O Host events to encourage new member participation
O Keep Board informed about membership activities
* Secretary, Recording
O Record, publish and report minutes of all WLO meetings.
O Maintain the WLO Information Binder and file drawer in the Language Resource Center. O Keep Board informed about meetings and other activities
* Secretary, Corresponding
O Maintain files of all incoming correspondence
O Write outgoing correspondence
O Keep Board informed about correspondence
* Treasurer Duties
o Purchase tickets and plan transportation when needed.
o Maintain WLO account ledger and keep board members informed about WLO finances.
o Supply reimbursement checks when necessary.
Duties that are common to all board members are as follows:
* In Regards to Board Members:
o Assist the other board members in WLO procedures and activities.
o Work closely with the faculty advisor and other board members.
o Act as a leader for the organization and as the support to the president.
o Assist Treasurer in creating a budget for College funding.
* In Regards to the Members:
o Plan for and assist in the recruitment of new members.
o Encourage active participation by members.
o Help advise and tutor students to the best of your ability.
* In Regards to Activities:
o Help develop, plan, and carry out WLO events and activities.
o Participate in and lead WLO events and activities.
o Be open to new ideas and possibilities for WLO.
* As a Representative of WLO:
o Write for and help produce articles for publication.
o Help promote learning and experiences in international culture on campus.
o Represent WLO at various College activities.
o Be a representative to international student visitors and assist them if needed.
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