***Priority Deadline May 1, 2017***
National Council
Interested individuals running for the National Council should meet the following basic qualifications:
- Member of the Sorority in good standing and at least 25 years of age.
- Life Member of Tau Beta Sigma.
- Completed an undergraduate degree program.
- Shall possess outstanding business ability and be able to represent the Sorority under all ordinary conditions.
- Able to serve a two-year term once elected.
- Interview with the Nominations Committee at National Convention.
More information of this process can be found in 3.202, 3.202 & 3.204 in the National Constitution.
Board of Trustees
Interested individuals running for the Board of Trustees should meet the following basic qualifications:
- Member of the Sorority in good standing and at least 30 years of age.
- Shall possess outstanding business or professional ability and shall be capable representing the corporation and Sorority under all circumstances.
- Interview with the National Council (Nominations Committee for the Board of Trustees) prior to National Convention through Zoom or other video conferencing technology.
- Able to serve a four-year term once elected.
More information of this process can be found in 2.105, 2.106, & 2.107 in the National Constitution.
TBSAA Executive Council
Interested individuals running for the Executive Council should meet the following basic qualifications:
- Member of the TBSAA in good standing and at least 25 years of age.
- Hold a four-year college degree.
- Shall possess outstanding business ability and be able to represent the TBSAA under all ordinary conditions.
- Able to serve a four-year term once elected.
More information of this process can be found in 3.201, 3.202, & 3.203 in the TBSAA Constitution http://kkytbsonline.com/tbsalumni/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tbsaa-constitution-1517.pdf.
** District Counselors and Chapter Visitation Assistants**
Individuals interested in submitting for consideration for District Counselor or Chapter Visitation Assistant should meet the following basic qualifications:
- Member of the Sorority in good standing and at least 25 years of age.
- Life Member of Tau Beta Sigma.
- Completed an undergraduate degree program.
- Shall possess outstanding business ability and be able to represent the Sorority under all ordinary conditions.
- Able to serve a two-year term once appointed.
- District Counselors must reside in the District they serve.
- Interview with the National Council upon position availability
Interested Individuals May Submit Their Information No Later Than May 1, 2017. Application will be held for one year in the event that positions become available.
- Materials Requested:
· Letter of intent which identifies the position being sought, why it is being sought, what contributions you can make to that office, and information detailing how you meet the basic qualifications. Highlight band and Sorority experience. Limit: 1 page.
· Resume/Vita, inclusive of both Sorority and professional experiences. Limit: one 2-page document or two 1-page documents that separate the two categories.
· Three letters of recommendation, one of which should be within the applicant’s profession.
· One photograph, suitable for publication.
Questions may be addressed to National President: Dr. Kathryn Kelly, kathrynkellymd@tbsigma.org.
***Priority Deadline May 1, 2017***
Tau Beta Sigma Campaigning Guidelines
- Each candidate may create her/his own website/page for interaction with interested members, however, content is limited to the required documentation listed above.
- Candidates are not allowed to send group or mass emails, and shall not be allowed to access any Tau Beta Sigma email list(s). Likewise, candidates shall not be allowed to post to District or chapter pages/websites.
District Conventions and Meetings
- District Conventions are part of the national programming provided by Tau Beta Sigma. Our District and National leadership teams work diligently every year to provide an experience that challenges our membership, forges relationships, and moves the Sorority forward. In addition to district conventions, some districts have precinct meetings and other meetings (leadership workshops, etc.) that provide programming to support chapters and members. The purpose of these conventions and meetings is to engage and develop our membership.
- Candidates for national office are encouraged to attend district conventions and meetings. Many candidates will have leadership roles in the Sorority and may be actively involved in the conventions and meeting programming.
- Our national leadership will provide a time during the National Leadership Presentation or other scheduled function to introduce candidates. Candidates are welcome to engage members who have questions, but candidates should be respectful of the purpose of the convention.
- Candidates for national office should refrain from “actively” campaigning during these district conventions and meetings. Candidates should conduct themselves in a manner that does not detract from the mission and purposes of the meetings.