Broward College South Campus

Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Delta Rho Election Packet 2013-2014

Election Date March 19, 2013 Midnight 11:55pm

Dear Candidate for an Alpha Delta Rho Office: Congratulations on deciding to run for a position with Phi Theta Kappas Alpha Delta Rho chapter for the 2013-2014 academic year. Being an officer entails assuming various leadership roles as well as opportunities to earn a stipend per semester. Phi Theta Kappa is not just an academic organization for honors students on campus, but it plays many important roles in creating service and community projects through efforts such as the Honors in Action Study Topic and the College Project. Phi Theta Kappa also partners with other student clubs and organizations to host campus forums and administrative luncheons and various community activities. Over the years, Alpha Delta Rho has taken enormous steps in improving its organization at the campus, college-wide, regional and national levels. In this packet, you will find all the information needed for your campaign. This first step is submitting the official Declaration of Candidacy for the Alpha Delta Rho chapter by February 22nd 2013, to Professor Laura McDermott. An original copy of material outlined in this packet is due back to me by March 15th. Please refer to the elections calendar for the election process. If I can be of any assistance along the way, please dont hesitate to contact me. I wish you the best of luck in your candidacy. Sincerely,

Jodian Dunann, President

Alpha Delta Rho Chapter

President@ptkAlphaDeltaRho.org 305-834-5507
Election Event Election Activity Process Announced: Schedule meeting with Prof. McDermott PTK Advisor lmcdermo@broward.edu 954-201-8914 General Meeting Schedule meeting with Allison Nading VP Communications communications@ptkalphadeltarho.org 305-733-6676 Schedule meeting with Jodian Dunann, President, president@ptkalphadeltarho.org 305-834-5507 Campaigning Online Elections General Meeting Declaration of Candidacy is due Candidate Announcement Elections Campaign Video Meeting with president after submission of video in order to submit final paperwork Campaigning Online Elections Announcement of Newly Elected Officers Position Training Induction of Newly Elected Officers Orientation Date February 11th Monday, February 11th to Friday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 27th Wednesday, February 27th to Thursday, March 14th Wednesday, February 27h to Friday, March 15th Upon approval from President until March 18th Tuesday, March 19th Wednesday, March 20th Wed., March 20th to Wed., April 10th Thursday, April 11th Wednesday, April Time 2:00pm Location Email

By appt.

Bldg. 72/ RM. 108

11:00 am Tues and Thurs after 2 Or by appt. Mon. 4:30 - 5 Wed. 10:30 12 Fri. 12-3 Or by appt. ------midnight 11:55pm 11:00am Schedule appointments with outgoing officer 7:00pm 9:30am -

Bldg.72/ RM. 143

Bldg. 68/ RM. 253

Bldg. 68/ RM. 253 PTK Office

------Online Ballot: link sent via email Bldg. 72/ RM. 143 Schedule an appointments with outgoing officer PCAT, South Campus Bldg. 68/ RM. 253

Training

Induction Ceremony E-board meeting

E-board meeting General Meeting

Meet to discuss training Last meeting of the term

17th Wednesday, April 24th Wednesday, April 24th

11:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm

Bldg. 72/ RM. 143 Bldg. 72/ RM. 143

Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Delta Rho Declaration of Candidacy 2013-2014 Academic Year
Please Type or Print neatly Name: Last Student ID#: Phi Theta Kappa ID#: _____ First ______________ Middle Induction Date: ____________

Major: Address:

Credits Earned:

Home Phone: Broward College E-Mail:

Work or Cell Phone:

Please circle the one position you are declaring candidacy for: President Vice-President of Service Vice-President of Membership Vice-President of Scholarship Vice-President of Communications Vice-President of Finances Vice-President of Leadership Vice-President of Fellowship Vice President of Records

By signing this form, I do hereby certify that I am a registered student of Broward College and therefore I am eligible to hold an officer position in Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Rho. I understand that eligibility consists of having and maintaining a Degree Cumulative GPA of 3.5 and remaining enrolled at the college by taking at least six (6) credits on the South Campus or any of its centers. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Rho Constitution and understand that it is my responsibility to review the duties of the office for which I have declared candidacy. As a candidate, I understand that I must follow all candidate guidelines, must be present at all candidate meetings, particularly the General Meeting on March 15th, when the newly elected officers will be announced as well as the induction ceremony April 11, 2013 at 7pm at the PCAT on South Campus. I also understand that violation of any rules will result in my dismissal from the election. Furthermore, I understand that if elected, I am making a commitment to serve for one (1) year, and I will be required to attend regularly scheduled meetings, participate actively in committee assignments, and perform other duties of my office including attending Phi Theta Kappa International, Regional and other conventions.

Candidates Signature

Date

Phi Theta Kappa Elections Declaration of Candidacy Check-list

to be filled out by the PTK Advisor

Schedule a meeting no later than February 22nd with Prof. McDermott at lmcdermo@broward.edu or 954-201-8914

This is to certify that NAME

has completed and passed in

all items required for the declaration of candidacy on the dates noted below:

Interviewed Candidate Date Declaration of Candidacy Date Received Unofficial Transcripts with at least a 3.5GPA Date Received

Resume Date Received

PTK Advisors Approval Signature

Date

Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Delta Rho Campaigning Guidelines 2013-2014 Academic Year
By signing this form, I do hereby certify that in the interest of keeping the campus clean and keeping the Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Rho Elections as fair as possible, I will comply to all of the following regulations when campaigning for office:
1. All campaign material must be appropriate as per Broward Colleges student code of conduct, the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and by the rules of the application process. 2. No Student Life, Student Government, or BC materials including paper, paint, markers, computers, printers or photocopiers may be used. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification. (Please note that computers lab and pay for print are exempt from the no use rule.) 3. Candidates may only spend up to $200 on their campaign and must submit an expense report the day after the elections. 4. Candidates may reserve the right to endorse or campaign with other candidates. 5. Candidates may select a running mate, who, if candidate is elected, will service in the position of Committee Chair. Names of running mates may be advertised; however, since running mates are not an elected officer, only candidates for office are permitted to campaign. 6. All campaign materials must be approved by the vice president of communications prior to campaigning. 7. Signs may NOT be placed on any glass walls, doors, or windows on campus. 8. Signs may NOT be tacked, taped, glued, nailed, or attached to any permanent surfaces which include: painted surfaces, glass surfaces, walls, trees, plants, building fixtures, vending machines, ATM machines, doors, clocks, inside restrooms, or traffic signs. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification and the candidate paying to repair any surface damaged. 9. Bulletin boards may be used on campus for signs and posters. Thumb tacks or staples may be used. PLEASE DO NOT USE TAPE ON BULLETIN BOARDS. 10. Banners may not exceed 3X7. Banners may be hung on the rail of Building 68 facing the new patio area. 11. No interference, defacing, or removal of the material of another candidate will be tolerated. 12. Confrontation between candidates will not be tolerated. 13. All candidates must submit a one-minute campaign video to the Vice President of Communications in order to be uploaded to the Alpha Delta Rho YouTube channel. 14. All campaign materials must be removed within 24 hours after the elections conclude.

Candidates Signature

Date

Phi Theta Kappa Elections Campaign Check-list

to be filled out by the VP of Communications

Schedule a meeting no later than March 14th with Allison Nading at Communications@ptkalphadeltarho.org or 305-733-6676

This is to certify that

NAME

has submitted all campaign material for

approval and is deemed appropriate by the rules of the application, Broward Colleges student code of conduct and the Phi Theta Kappa :

Submission of Campaigning material Date Approved

Submission of Video Date Approved Posted to ADRs YouTube Channel Date Posted

URL:_____________________________________________________

VP of Communications Approval Signature

Date

Phi Theta Kappa Elections Application Completion Check-list

to be filled out by the President

Schedule a meeting no later than March 15th with Jodian Dunann at President@ptkalphadeltarho.org or 305-834-5507

This is to certify that

NAME

has completed the process for applying for

candidacy with the Alpha Delta Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. After reviewing all material submitted, I certify that this person is eligible of candidacy.

Interviewed Candidate Date

Declaration of Candidacy Date Reviewed

Resume Date Reviewed

Campaign Material Date Reviewed

Campaign Video Date Reviewed

Presidents Approval Signature

Date