SHOW ME WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

Grassroots mobilization. Empowerment. Government accountability. These core principles are essential to effective community engagement and realizing true self-reliance, which is why leadership elections are crucial. You see, just like the partner organizations we support, we also place a value on participation in democracy.

Why are elections important?

Although we are a small club, it is important for young clubs to do an election anyway so that precedents can be set for the leadership roles for the future. Having officers is also a great foundation for the future and having officers is definitely a way to help your club stay on a successful path. - Emily @ NAU First ever UW FG elections! The establishment of officers has solidified a core team to depend on, making our chapter much more efficient. - Paige @ UW

Elections are cool, but how do I actually hold one?

When Here are a few things to consider! does your leadership team turnover? What time of year does it make sense for your chapter to hold elections? Talk as a group about what makes the most sense for your chapter in terms of your years flow. Is there an application process? Create an application for FeelGooders interested in running for a position to fill out Have applicants create a video or write a short speech expressing why they are interested in the position they are running for. Nominate members of your chapter to be a part of the leadership team.

What is the best way to gather votes? What is the most convenient for your chapter? At a deli day, a meeting, online? Are elections closed after one day or do they stay open for at least a week? What is the best way to get your members out to the polls?

What are some positions that might benefit my chapter of FeelGood?

Here is list of just SOME of the positions that have been developed at FeelGood chapters.

President Vice President Deli Manager (or co-chairs)/Inventory Chair/Assistant Deli Manager Treasurer Community Outreach Chair Secretary Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising Chair Member Education Chair Spirit/Social Chair Historian Fundraising Chair Events/Outreach Chair Finance Chair Campus Liaison Cheese Point Chancellor Technology Manager Fundraising Manager

Interested in learning more about these positions?

Check out the responses to this Cheeseworld Challenge! Talk with other chapter leaders about their election practices. (Utilize officer listserv, Facebook, or we can send you phone/email contacts) Talk with your Student Government and other student organizations at your school. Talk with FeelGood World staff. Email changemaker@feelgoodworld.org to set up a call.