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How To Run for State Office

How To Run for State Office . Georgia Association of Nursing Students Nominations and Elections Committee. Running for State Office. There are two ways to be nominated to run for state office: Pre-Slating Nominated from the Floor at Convention

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How To Run for State Office

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  1. How To Run for State Office Georgia Association of Nursing Students Nominations and Elections Committee

  2. Running for State Office There are two ways to be nominated to run for state office: • Pre-Slating • Nominated from the Floor at Convention You must submit a completed four-page candidate application, which include the following: • Certificate of Good Academic Standing • Statement of Experience and Intent for GANS Office • Candidate Information Form, • Dean/Advisor Recommendation Form

  3. Running for State Office: Pre Slating The first way to run for state office is to be placed on the ballot by the Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC). This is called “pre-slating.” To be pre-slated you must: • Submit your completed application to the NEC by

  4. Running for State Office: Pre Slating 2 major advantages to pre-slating are: • You will be allowed to campaign actively once you are notified by the NEC that you have been pre-slated • Your name will be listed on the GANS website, http://www.ganursingstudents.org, prior to convention

  5. Running for State Office: Nominated from the Floor You can be nominated from the floor in the House of Delegates during convention. Before you can be nominated you must act quickly. A completed application must be received by the NEC. Candidates running from the floor are not allowed to campaign prior to being officially nominated in the House of Delegates.

  6. Running for State Office: Nominated from the floor If you decide to run from the floor while at convention, please contact a member of the NEC to discuss submitting your application or go to www.ganursingstudents.org. • Go to: Running for Office • Click on GANS Officer Application • Print, complete, turn in to NEC

  7. Running for State Office: Procedures After acceptance of application and assurance by the NEC that all credentials are in order, a student may be nominated from the floor during the designated business meetings. • A seated delegate may nominate candidates from the floor of the House of Delegates • No nominations may be made from the podium microphone • Nominations may be made at the first House of Delegates business meeting if there are less than three candidates pre- slated for any position

  8. Running for State Office: Procedures • All positions with three or more candidates after the first House of Delegates will be closed for nominations • A delegate first states her/his own name and school chapter name, then must nominate the candidate by stating: • “Madam President, I am_______ from ______. I would like to place the name of _______, from (school name) for the office of ________. He/she has consented to serve.” • A nomination does not require a second; there is no discussion

  9. Campaigning: The Board • Come up with a catchy slogan for your campaign! • Make a posterboard that highlights your previous experience, talents, and goals for office • Use a 36x48 trifold • Include a picture of yourself • Use bright colors and eye catching fonts • Have a tablecloth to set your board on

  10. Campaigning: The SWAG • If you like, have some giveaways like pens or stickers (about 100-200) for delegates and your supporters • You can use homemade things to give away, too! • DO NOT overbuy or spend a ton of money! • Remember, this is supposed to be a fun experience!

  11. Campaigning: The Look • Be sure to wear business professional clothing during campaigning and speeches

  12. Campaigning: The Speech • Prepare a speech to give during the campaign • Reiterate your abilities and talents • State specific goals that you would like to accomplish while in office • State a few ways to accomplish those goals • Practice and be confident! • Be aware of the time, it is better to be short than get cut off! • Be prepared to answer 1-2 impromptu questions from the campaign book

  13. Campaigning: The Personality • Be CONFIDENT • Be FRIENDLY • Be ENTHUSIASTIC • Take pride in your abilities and your campaign • Do not only seek out delegates to speak to, people talk and will relay information even if they aren't voting! • Don't speak badly about your opponents! • Act professional at all times, you never know who's watching!

  14. Campaign Regulations • A regular or tri-fold poster will be allowed for display during the caucus. The size of this poster may not exceed 36 inches tall, 48 inches wide, and 12 inches deep (outside wings 12 inches and middle section 24 inches). • All campaign materials are the responsibility of the candidate and must be removed following the completion of the final caucus. • No campaigning is allowed in the convention hall during House of Delegates or during any session with speakers. • No campaigning is allowed after voting begins. • It is recommended that each candidate have a manager to assist with the campaign. This person may not be a GANS Executive Board Member.

  15. Candidate’s ForumandPresidential Debate

  16. What is the Candidate’s Forum? • This section does not apply to Presidential candidates. • An opportunity for delegates (aka voters) to hear from each of the candidates running for state office. • During this time, candidates may share their goals for the office, the reason they are running and their qualifications for the position. • Each candidate will have two minutes for their personal statement (speech), followed by two minutes for impromptu questions.

  17. Impromptu Questions • Any delegate from any of the schools may ask questions. • Candidates are allowed to have prepared answers, but must remove these notes before the questions begin. • There is usually only time for one or two questions, maybe three, depending upon the length of the answers. • All delegates must attend this forum, so this is the time to shine. The amount of time each candidate spends preparing his or her speech is very. Even if the candidates run from the floor, you can take the time to have a well-prepared, practiced speech.

  18. Presidential Presentations and Debate • Each presidential candidate shall present a three-minute statement of introduction, followed by up to five minutes of impromptu questioning. • Next, there will be a Q&A session on “Running for the President of GANS” in which the questions will be selected by the NEC. Candidates will have one minute to respond. • The NEC will develop questions for the debate topic. Each candidate will have two minutes to respond to their questions and all other candidates will have one minute to respond to the answer. • Candidates will each be allowed a two-minute summation at the conclusion of the debate. • Our NEC chair, Buffie Cole, will moderate this debate.

  19. Please feel free to contact the NEC with any questions you may have!

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