BPA State Handbook

Wisconsin Association
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State Officer Candidate Packet

Fall Leadership Conference

Candidate Forms
Form 1--Registration
Form 2--Commitment
Form 3--Candidate Statements

Return Candidate Forms and Transcript

by Friday, October 16, 2015, one week prior to the
Fall Leadership Conference to the State Officer Coordinator.

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Dear Officer Candidate:

Congratulations on your decision to become a candidate for the State Officer
Team!
Please take some time to review the materials in the State Officer Handbook.
Your Advisor has a copy. Please read this carefully and contact me if you have
any questions about the guidelines.
A copy of your transcript and forms 1-3 in this packet are to be complete,
returned, and received no later than Friday, October 16, one (1) week prior to the
Fall Leadership Conference, to the State Officer Coordinator, Joann Gillis, at
either 550 North Pearl Street, River Falls, WI 54022, or at
joann.gillis@courts.state.mn.us.
Your advisor has complete information concerning the Officer Candidate Election
Procedures. If you have any questions concerning the forms or procedures,
please contact me by e-mail at johnrross84@gmail.com or call (920) 858-3168.
I look forward to meeting you at our conference. Best wishes for a successful
campaign experience!
Sincerely,
John R. Ross
Wisconsin State Director
Enclosures

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State Officer Candidate Registration--Form 1

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Please type all information!
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Name:
Home Address:

Phone Numbers:
(Home)

(Work)

(School)

Chapter Advisor:
Chapter Name & Address:

Employer Name & Address:

Number of hours per week you normally work:

Number of credits you are taking this semester:
Office Preference: Please rank (#1 first choice; #2 second choice; etc. Place a 0
in front of any office you would not accept.)
Vice President
Secretary
Parliamentarian

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY THE FRIDAY ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE

FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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State Officer Candidate Commitment--Form 2

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Please Read Carefully Before Signing!!!
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SECTION A
As a candidate for the Executive Board, I understand and agree . . .
1.

that the specific office to which I may be elected will be decided by the
voting delegates, and that I will accept that decision;

2.

that I will accept and fulfill the responsibilities of the office to which I may
be elected, and that I will serve with dignity in order to promote a positive
image for our national and state associations;

3.

that official Association attire is required at all State Association and

Executive Board meetings;

4.

that my term of office, if elected, begins after this Fall Leadership

Conference and concludes after the next Spring Leadership Conference,
and that I will attend all State Association and Executive Board Meetings
during that time including, but not limited to:
a.
b.

Winter Boards
Spring Leadership Conference

I understand that absence from these events is only acceptable in case of

serious illness or death of an immediate family member;
5.

that my expenses for lodging, travel, and meals while attending State
Association and Executive Board meetings will be paid by the State
Association;

6.

that I will conduct myself with honor and dignity, upholding the Wisconsin
Code of Conduct at all times; and further, that I will conduct myself
according to the policies and procedures of the school where I am
currently a student;

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7.

that should I be unable or unwilling to fulfill my official responsibilities, I will

resign my position by sending a letter to the State Director; and further,
that I may be asked to resign if I do not fulfill my responsibilities. Upon
resignation, all State Association materials must be returned to the State
Director;

8.

that I have discussed running for office with my employer, school, and
family and have their complete support;

9.

that the conference registration fees will be reimbursed by the state

association after the conference has ended.

I have read the officer handbook located in the state handbook and understand
the responsibilities of a state officer position.
Date _______________ Candidate's Signature___________________________
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SECTION B
As the chapter advisor of a prospective state officer, I:
1.

acknowledge that I have reviewed and discussed the foregoing Officer

Candidate commitment with our chapter's candidate;

2.

understand that I will serve on the Executive Board during the term of
office of our chapter candidate.

Additional Advisor Comments:

Date _______________ Advisor's Signature_____________________________

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY THE FRIDAY ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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State Officer Candidate Statement--Form 3

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Please Type All Information!
NOTE: Portions of your statement may be reproduced and given to voting
delegates. PROOFREAD! Your statement will be reproduced exactly as
submitted. Any words that exceed the identified word limits will be omitted
when reproduced. All words are counted!
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Name
Chapter Name
1.

Why do you want to be a State Officer? (50 words or less)

2.

What are your qualifications for a position on the Executive Board?

(50 words or less)

3.

What contributions do you believe you can make to the Wisconsin

Association? (50 words or less)

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY THE FRIDAY ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE

FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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