appointed officers and specialists information packet
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Please review the packet and apply for a position that best interests you. You may apply for an appointed Officers or Specialists position.TRANSCRIPT
LEADERSHIP OpportunitiesL E M A R Q U I S D E J A R M O N - - D A N I E L G E O R G E S A M P S O N C H A P T E R
UNITY AND PROGRESSStrengthening the Commitment to Excellence and Service
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! CALL FOR 2011-2012 APPOINTED OFFICERS AND SPECIALISTS Join the BLSA Executive Board Today
Become More Than A Leader, Become Legendary Email Application to [email protected]
“True leadership emerges from those whose primary motivation is a deep desire to help others. Servant leadership is a very moral position, putting the well being of the [membership] before other goals.”
-Robert Greenleaf
Articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students. Foster professional competence.
Improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and the American legal structure.
Instill in the Black attorney and law student, commitment to the needs of the Black Community. Bring
about meaningful legal and political change in the community. Adopt and implement policies of
economic independence. Encourage law students to pursue careers in the judiciary.
l,llllllWELCOME TO THE NEW BLACK LAW STUDENTS
ASSOCIATIONChange you can BELIEVE in,
change you can TRUST.
The LeMarquis DeJarmon-Daniel George Sampson (Sampson) Chapter of the Black Law Students Association is committed to developing talented, socially conscious attorneys with a purpose. The Sampson chapter continues to be a leading advocate for increased representation of professional black students and a promoter of student needs.
Appointed Officer Positions • Chief of Staff • Parliamentarian• Historian• Director of Community Service• Director of College Student Division• Director of Membership• Director of Alumni Affairs• Director of Scholarship, Academic & Career Development• Director of Political & Social Action• Director of Social Programs
2011-2012 Call for Applications AVAILABLE BLSA LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Special TeamsInformation regarding our Special Teams will be out soon.
• Moot Court Team• Mock Trial Team• Negotiations Team• Moot Court and Mock Trial Training Team• Sponsorship and Fundraising Team
Appointed Specialist Positions
• Legislative Advocacy & Judicial Specialist
• Community Sponsorship Specialist• Negotiations Specialist
Appointed Officers and Specialists are considered members of the executive
“Ultimately, a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Call for Appointed Officers and Specialists
2011-2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Director Of President Vice President Secretary Communications Treasurer Advisor Germaine Austin Alyssa Moore Cheri Hamilton Shaunette Stokes Jowanda Jones Prof. Wallace
! The North Carolina Central University Black Law Students Association (BLSA) provides a number of opportunities to shape the agenda for social awareness and meaningful change. We encourage you to apply for a position as an executive board officer or specialist. We would like to make a promise to you. If you join BLSA, your leadership experience this year will turn your weaknesses into strengths, improve your skills and abilities, and will cause you to execute tasks that will leave a lasting legacy. The 2011-2012 year will be filled with accomplishments and benefits. As an appointed officer or specialist, our success will be your success. Each executive board member will receive a graduation incentive for their leadership.
2011-2012 Executive Board Meeting Schedule, SRBLSA & NBLSA Informationmeetings are in person or conference calls depending on the schedule of executive board members
July 2011July 1: Meeting (Fri.)July 15: Meeting (Fri.)
August 2011August 1: Meeting (Mon.)August 15: Meeting (Mon.)August 26-28: SRBLSA Job Fair &Chapter Leadership Retreat (Fri.-Sun.)
September 2011September 1: Meeting (Thurs.)September 10: Academic Retreat (Sat.)September 15: Meeting (Thurs.)September 21-24: CBC ALC (Wed.)
October 2011October 2: Meeting (Sun.)October 16: Meeting (Sun.)
November 2011November 1: Meeting (Tues.)November 4-5: SRBLSA Lobby (fri.)November 15: Meeting (Tues.)
December 2011December 1: Meeting(Tues.)
January 2012January 3: Meeting (Tues.)January 15: Meeting (Sun.)January 18-22: SRBLSA Convention (Wed.-Sun.)
February 2012February 1: Meeting (Wed.)February 15: Meeting (Wed)TBA: National Lobby Day
March 2012March 1: Meeting (Thurs.)March 15: Meeting (Tues.)TBA: National Convention
April 2012April 1: Meeting (Sun.)April 15: Transition Meeting Meeting times are tentative, the president may call emergency meetings in
extreme circumstances.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY
Any active member of the LeMarquis Dejarmon-Daniel George Sampson Chapter of the Black Law Students Association may apply for an appointed position. An active member is a dues paying member for the 2011-2012 School year. The person must remain active throughout their term in office.
Applicant must be a student in good standing with North Carolina Central University School of law and must remain in good standing throughout their term in office.
If you are not a paid member please contact the treasurer at [email protected] and cc., [email protected], and make payment arrangements. If appointed you must be a paid member before the school year begins.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please log onto Twen and download the word document application form. Fill out the form and email the form to [email protected] applications must be submitted no later than Monday, May 30, 2011 by 10:00 pm EST to [email protected] .
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process involves: (1) a review of applications, (2) president and vice president recommendations, and (3) board recommendations.
All applications will be reviewed immediately after the submission deadline. Please attach a professional headshot photo to your application.
President and Vice President: The President and Vice President will score applications separately. The scores of the President will be added to the scores of the Vice President and the highest scores will be recommended to the executive board.
Applicant Interviews: Interviews will be conducted June 1-June 4, 2011. All applicants will be e-mailed regarding an interview time.
Board Recommendation: Final recommendation to the board will be made on June 4, 2011. Selection is based on a 100 point metric. Points are allocated as follows:
Letter of Intent 40 One Page Resume 205 program Ideas 10Interview 30 Total 100
DISCLAIMERS
There are no automatic appointments for any person. This includes prior executive board members, prior national and regional board members, prior applicants for office, and applicants endorsed by current or past officers.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that most interests them.
All Officers and Specialists are expressly barred from any BLSA scholarships or participating in any BLSA competition. However, Officers and Specialists will be eligible for the board member of the year award. The board member of the year award includes special incentives.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Appointed Officers and appointed Specialists will be announced on June 6, 2011.
Good Luck and Thank You for Applying!
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS I APPOINTED OFFICERSAll appointed officers are required to prepare board reports and are expected to attend all board meetings.
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CHIEF OF STAFF
The Chief of Staff is responsible for the motivation and encouragement of the organization’s officers, specialists and membership. The Chief of Staff must coordinate with NCCU facilities management to reserve all needed program space and materials for all programs. The Chief of Staff must coordinate the incentives program for the organization’s members and board members. The Chief of Staff is responsible for coordinating all partnerships with the Black Law Students Association, other school organizations and outside organizations. The Chief of Staff is responsible for providing professional support to the President and Vice President and performs other duties and special projects assigned by the President. This position requires exceptional organization skills, motivational skills, analytical skills and communication skills.
PARLIAMENTARIAN The Parliamentarian serves as an advisor to BLSA and the BLSA executive board on parliamentary procedures and decides all questions of interpretations and construction of the parliamentary authority and procedural rules of BLSA. The Parliamentarian works with the President to coordinate the election procedures of the new board officers. The Parliamentarian is responsible for making sure the constitution is updated and corrected as needed. The Parliamentarian is responsible for making sure all mock trial and moot court teams know, understand and comply with all competition rules during practice and during competitions. The Parliamentarian is responsible for making sure all competition teams receive case files for practice and for competitions in a reasonable time. The Parliamentarian is responsible for coordinating with the Regional and National Parliamentarian as necessary. This position requires exceptional interpretation and understanding of rules and procedures.
HISTORIAN The Historian prepares a narrative account for BLSA’s activities for the 2011-2012 term. The Historian is responsible for website updates and changes as determined by the executive board. The Historian must work under the direction of the Director of Communications to complete BLSA’s Legal Pad magazine. The Historian must work under the direction of the Secretary to create BLSA’s Historical Archive system. The archive system preserves and maintains the health of BLSA’s historical records. The Historian is responsible for maintaining and creating the organization’s logos, scrap book, videos and banner. This role is also responsible for coordinating photography and other multimedia resources needed by the organization, regional conventions, national conventions, meetings and programs. This position requires creativity, technological skills, visual presentation skills, innovative thinking, and flyer, video and website design skills.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
The Director of Membership oversees all aspects of the member enrollment process. This role develops materials and programs to market membership and directs online membership enrollment. The Director of Membership also presents membership statistics to the executive board; works with inactive members to make sure they become a member in good standing and makes sure events, news, and programs are properly communicated to the membership. This position will work closely with the National Director of Membership and the Regional Director of Membership to make sure local membership needs are met. This position requires exceptional people skills, innovative thinking, motivational skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Director of Community Service coordinates and implements community service programs and initiatives with the local community, student body and other law schools in sub region 3. The Director of Community Service is responsible for overseeing the community service requirement program with North Carolina Central University and BLSA’s Undergraduate Internship program. The Director of Community Service will work closely with the Regional Director of Community Service and the National Director of Community Service to make sure all chapter community service requirements are met. The Director of Community Service will develop a sustainable community partnership contract with other community service organizations for future community service programs. This position requires exceptional communication skills, organization skills and motivational skills.
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION
The Director of College Student Division is responsible for all pipeline programming aimed at encouraging students to consider the legal profession. This role works to promote interest in the legal career field for high school and undergraduate students, partners with the National and Regional College Student Division, and the National Black Pre-law Admissions and Preparation Conference to help recruit Black students to law school, and develop programs and initiatives to increase the proficiency of black undergraduate students on law school entrance exams. This position also disseminates SRBLSA and NBLSA information to college student division members, and exercises general authority over the business function of the College Student Division. This position requires exceptional communication skills, leadership skills, organization skills and writing skills.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS I APPOINTED OFFICERS & SPECIALISTSAll appointed Officers and Specialists are required to prepare board reports and are expected to attend all board meetings.
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DIRECTOR OF ALUMNIAFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT
The Director of Alumni Affairs and Development is responsible for growing and improving the alumni database while developing new techniques to maintain relationships with current attorneys who were members of BLSA while in law school. This position will also be tasked with the creation of 4 alumni newsletters as well as alumni networking receptions during the course of the year. Finally, this role is tasked with developing strategies to conduct a comprehensive fundraising campaign for BLSA that includes, identification of alumni and other gift prospects, development of marketing materials, personal solicitation of donors, and directing the solicitation of prospective donors. This position requires innovative thinking to implement many new ideas. This position works closely with the Treasurer and Community Sponsorship Specialist.
DIRECTOR OF SCHOLARSHIP, ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Director of Scholarship, Academic and Career Development develops and implements programs aimed at academic success and professional competence. This position is responsible for mobilizing students for participation on NBLSA’s E-Professional Development series; maintaining BLSA’s online job bank., and assisting in the execution and increased student participation for the regional academic retreat. This position partners with the Director of Alumni Affairs and Development, to develop programs that fosters connections between members and BLSA Alumni. This position also works with regional and National Directors of Education and Career Development to increase participation of BLSA students at regional and national job fairs. This role administers BLSA’s annual academic awards Program and mock mid-terms for 1L’s, 2L’s and 3L’s. This role works with the Treasurer to organize BLSA’s end of the year two day conference/ job fair.
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTION
The Director of Social and Political Action executes grassroots initiatives that supports the regional and national social action programs and works to link NCCU BLSA with regional, and national social justice initiatives. In particular, this role coordinates with the National Election Specialist and BLSA’s Legislative Advocacy and Judicial Specialist and other board members to raise awareness about voter rights and restoration, youth empowerment, criminal justice, or other pressing legal-based issues. This position is responsible for finding creative ways to execute NBLSA’s constitutionally denoted projects within it’s framework. Programs should focus on communities with historically low voter turnout and/or underrepresented populations.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND JUDICIAL SPECIALIST
The Legislative Advocacy and Judicial Specialist assists BLSA’s Director of Social and Political Action, and the Regional and National Attorney Generals with the legislative advocacy work of SRBLSA, NBLSA and NCCU BLSA. As part of the Advocacy team, the specialist monitors legislation in Congress, and the North Carolina General Assembly, maintains scheduling of appointments and meetings with Legislative offices; and assists with the implementation of SRBLSA’s Lobby Day. This role may also require assistance in legislative meetings, including attendance if necessary. The Legislative Advocacy and Judicial Specialist may also implement their own lobby day and social action rally. Preference will be given to individuals with connections to North Carolina General Assembly and the Capitol.
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS
The Director of Social Programs develops and implements activities for the promotion of networking within the organization, as well as other organizations and professionals. This role develops programming to meet the social and interactive needs of NCCU BLSA members and executive board members. The Director of Social Programs is also responsible for planning executive board unity events and retreats to foster unity and team work. This position requires skills in communication and customer service
INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS SPECIALIST
The International Negotiations Specialist coordinates the International Negotiations Competition (INC). Further, the International Negotiations Specialist of INC is charged with preparation, and operation of the INC team; and actively seeks the permanent accreditation and recognition for the INC at NCCU School of Law. He/she has the ultimate decision making authority over INC practice, and INC training teams. This position requires experience in negotiation competitions.
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP SPECIALIST
The Community Sponsorship Specialist solicits funding from institutional sponsors (e.g., law firms, government employers, corporations, .etc) in the form of sponsorships and tax‐deductible gifts to BLSA. This position works with the Treasurer and fundraising team to develop a realistic fundraising target. This role works under the guidance of the Treasurer and leads the fundraising team. This role works with the President and Director of Communications to prepare and finalize sponsorship solicitation packets. Prior fundraising and/or relationship management experience is strongly preferred.
Appointed Officer & Specialist Application Checklist
Call for Appointed Officers and Specialists
APPLICATIONS ARE DUEMONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 by 10:00 PM
EST.
Please Mail All Applications to [email protected]
UNITY AND PROGRESS 2011-2012Strengthening the Commitment to
Excellence and Service
Please ensure you have the following materials to complete your application:
One 8.5 x11 page Resume
A Statement of Intent
A Professional Head Shot photo
A word document with 5 Programs ! that fit the position of your choice.
Application Form
Emailed your application to ! [email protected].
After we receive your application " we will email you for your brief " Interview time.
" Thank you very much for ! applying. I hope you are ready ! for a very rewarding year with ! the NEW BLSA!
! The Appointed Officers and ! Specialists will be announced ! on June 6, 2011.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________ State:_______________________________ Zip:_______________
Contact Number:________________________________________________________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________
APPOINTED POSITIONS:
Please select one position for which you are applying. Thank you for applying.
Chief of Staff ______
Parliamentarian ______
Historian ______
Director of Community ______Service
Director of College ______Student Division
Director of Membership ______
Director of Alumni Affairs ______
Director of Scholarship, ______ Academic & CareerDevelopment
If you are not selected for the position of your choice, may the executive board contact you with a different opportunity? Yes or No
APPLICATION FORM
Director of Social & ______Political Action
Legislative Advocacy ______Specialist
Community Sponsorship ______Specialist
Negotiations Specialist ______
Join Us Today!
Call for Appointed Officers and Specialists
“If you seek an experience that will change your perspective, your life and change the world, join the NCCU BLSA 2011-2012 executive board. We promise to give you a the leadership experience that will last a lifetime.”! ! ! ! -Germaine Austin
Change your Community.Advocate for your Peers.Change your Profession.
Email Application to:[email protected]
Questions? Email [email protected]