Hello everyone,

Club elections for 2005-2006 Club Executives will be
held on this FRIDAY, APRIL 1, immediatly after class.
Please try you best to come to this class (or at the
end of class) to vote your the club execs.

A list of positions and a brief description of each can
be found below. Please feel free to contact any current
executive if you have any questions or need more
information on what's involved. Everyone is strongly
encouraged to take part in the election and/or run for
a position in the executive committee.

* Nominating someone: If you know someone who has good
potential for a position, make sure you come to the
election and nominate her/him, or let me know via email.

* To be nominated: If you are interested in running for a
position, make sure you have someone to nominate you in
the election, or simply let me know via email.

Regards,
Josephine
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PRESIDENT
The President presides over meetings and club operations,
and maintains consistent communication with appropriate
representative of the Faculty of Physical Education and
Health.

VICE PRESIDENT/COMMUNICATIONS
This position combines the existing VP and Publicity/
Promotions Director positions. The Vice President assists
the President, and presides at meetings in the absence of
the President.

The Communications portion of the position involves
maintaining the visibility of the Club within the
University Community and to ensure a healthy level of
recruitment of new members. This includes, but is not
limited to, the creation and distribution of posters and
the Club newsletter, the maintenance of the Club's
website and e-mailing lists, and the organization of
Club participation in various University events.

TREASURER
The Treasurer, in cooperation with the Financial Officer
of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, maintains
accurate and up-to-date financial records. S/he makes
regular reports to the Executive Committee, and has
primary responsibility for fundraising.

SECRETARY/MEMBERSHIP
This position combines the existing Secretary and
Membership Director positions. The Secretary assists the
President and the Vice-President, and is responsible for
both current and archival Club records. These include,
but are not limited to, membership rolls, tournament
results, the Club constitution, the Club handbook, and
the Club tournament rules.

The Membership portion of the position involves
maintaining an accurate and up-to-date membership list,
and for collecting any applicable membership fees. It
also involves ensuring that Club members are in good
standing with the Club, the Faculty of Physical Education
and Health, Jinbukai Canada, Karate Ontario, and any
other organizations the Club is affiliated with.

SOCIAL DIRECTOR
The Director of Social Events has primary responsibility
for organizing all Club social events. These include, but
are not limited to, Kagami Biraki (the Japanese Martial
Arts New Year's celebration), Spring and Summer Camps.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
The Tournament Director is responsible for informing the
membership about tournaments, registering members to
compete in tournaments, and maintaining contact with
tournament organizers. In addition, s/he has overall
responsibility for organizing any tournaments hosted by
the Club.