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FHC 2008-2009 Elections are coming
Nominations for the potencial candidates for the positions of President, Vice President, Executive Secretary, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary are open.
The elected officials will have a rent deduction for $100 and $75 for the position of President, and the others respectively.
The number of nominations for each office is not limited. A nomination sheet will be place at the Family Housing Office from April 14th to April 24th, 2008.
More information about the duties of each elected officer, the Election Rules and Ellegibility and the Application Form can be found at “The Council” at www.odfhc.org.
All the aplicants are required to complete an application form before the
DUE day (April 24th, 2008). On Friday, April 25th, the candidates will have
an opportunity to introduce themselves on the public meeting. During the period
from April 28th to May 2nd, the new council board members will be elected
by online voting. It is the time for all of us to get out and actively participate
in this important event. The FHC which is composed of five Orchard Downs residents
is basically a student organization which represents the Orchard Downs Family
Housing to the University. The new excecutive committee which is elected in
May will take office as of June following the election. Their duties cover
a wide range from safeguarding the interest of the residents to organizing
activities or programs.
We can participate in this events in two ways: first by nominating qualified
people for the FHC, and secondly by casting our vote during the election time.
But what do we mean by a “qualified” person? what are some of
his/her characteristics?.
Though there are some fringe benefits for the FHC officers, these positions are basically voluntary services. The material benefit that an officer receives is meant to be only an incentive and not a salary. Therefore, a FHC candidate must be bestowed with some special charactiristics such as:
1 Dedication: He/She must be a dedicated person, who loves to get involved
in an international community, enjoy serving his/her neighbors and is interested
in the community welfare.
2 Familiarity with Orchard Downs life: Orchard Downs is a unique community
with international families representing a diversity of cultures with different
backgrounds and different value systems.
3 Time Availability: To fully accomplish his/her duties, an officer must have
enough free time to dedicate it to the FHC, to attend all the meetings and
actively participate in organizing activities or programs.
4 Organization and Efficiency: To be successful in serving the community he/she
must be organized and take the position as serious as a paid job, because
it is a lot to do during one term plus he/she has to work in a team.
5 Objectivity: A FHC officer must be able to trascend the national and cultural
boundaries in order to better serve the community.
This year we are determined to actively take part in the Orchard Downs Family Housing Council Election. Look for qualified people among your friends and your neighbors, nominate them and cast your vote from April 28th on May 4th electronically.
More information about the duties of each elected officer and the election rules and ellegibility can be found at www.odfhc.org in the FHC Constitution form.
Ying Deng
FHC Executive Secretary
Family Housing Council Election Committee