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2 LCN 09 TABLE OF CONTENTS We hope you find the contents of the LCN 09 Welcome Packet useful as you go through the LCN 09 planned events. We also hope you use the information whenever needed in the future. Thank you! Dear Presidents Divider 5 contains your election ballots. You will be using these to vote for the LCN Executive Board. LCN Welcome Packet Contents Page Detailed Convention Schedule 1 Stay Connected - LCN Board Contact Info 2 How to Stay Involved? 3 igive 5 Start-up your ULC 6 Strengthen your ULC 7 Sample Agenda 8 Out and About in LA 9 LCN Constitution Divider 1 LCN Bylaws Divider 2 LCN Bylaws Amendments Divider 3 LCN Nominees Divider 4 LCN Nominees Divider 5 Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

3 1 FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2009 LCN 09 SCHEDULE Time Event Location 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Registration at Kellogg West Hotel Lobby 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Transportation by Bus to Bonfire 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Beach Bonfire Newport 10:00 PM 11:00 PM Transportation by Bus to CalPoly Pomona SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2009 Time Event Location 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Registration at Kellogg West Hotel Lobby 10:00 AM 11:30 AM LCN Introduction & Constitution Presentation Mountain Vista 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM Break 2:45 PM 4:00 PM Welcoming Speech Welcome Packet Constitution & Bylaws State of the LCN - How can you get involved? ULC Building Workshop Learn how to build a stronger ULC, fundraise, engage your community and much more ULC Website Building Workshop (Simultaneuous) Learn how to build a website, what content to include, and an easy way to update your club information Conduct an effective Meeting. Learn how to make your meetings more efficient by following Robert's rules. Business Meeting The LCN Executive Board will run an official meeting to pass resolutions and motions needed for the convention Elections Listen to your candidates and elect your LCN Executive Board. Mountain Vista TBD Mountain Vista Mountain Vista Mountain Vista 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Break / Election Committee tally votes. Mountain Vista 4:15 PM 4:30 PM Elections Results and Announcements Mountain Vista 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Awards Dinner Banquet Room Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

4 2 LCN 09 STAY CONNECTED Contact us anytime. The Executive Board is here to help Patrick Sislian C (310) University of California at Los Angeles (Undergrad) University of California at Los Angeles (In-progress Graduate) Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Expected Graduation Date: 12/2009 psislian@mylcn.org Ramzi Nasr C (562) California State University, Long Beach (Undergrad) University of California, Irvine (In-progress Graduate) Major: Bioinformatics / Chemoinformatics Expected Graduation Date: 06/2011 rnasr@mylcn.org Lara Saikali C (909) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Undergrad) California State University, Northridge (Graduate) Major: Geographical Information Systems Expected Graduation Date: 06/2010 lsaikali@mylcn.org Karim Khoury C (240) University of Balamand (Undergrad) University of Maryland at College Park (Graduate) Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduation Date: 02/2003 & 05/2005 kkhoury@mylcn.org Diana Ayoub C (310) California State University, Los Angeles (Undergrad) University of Michigan (Law School) Major: Political Science / Law Degree Expected Graduation Date: 06/2010 dayoub@mylcn.org Serge Haddad C (323) Loyola Marymount University (Undergrad) University of Southern California (Graduate) Major: Civil Engineering/Structural Graduation Date: 05/2002 & 12/2005 shaddad@mylcn.org Sevag Sislian C (310) University of Southern California (Undergrad) Major: Chemical Engineering Major: Mathematics/Economics Graduation Date: 05/2008 ssislian@mylcn.org Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

5 3 LCN 09 HOW TO STAY INVOLVED Want to be an active LCN member, but not interested in one of the elected positions? Please the President at to learn more about one or more of the following appointed positions Fundraising Committee Reports to the Treasurer Very important committee - creates a revenue source for the LCN Year-round time commitment recap Committee Reports to the VP of Membership Publishes the LCN Official Newsletter twice a year Collects articles and pictures and reviews content Info-session Committee Reports to the VP of Events Solicits companies to recruit our membership. Works with various ULC Presidents to organize presentation sessions Alumni Committee Reports to the VP of Membership Reach out to non-student members Organize social events in order to increase alumni involvement Financial Audit Committee Reports to the Treasurer Meets once a year to review and audit the LCN Budget. Important process to sustain non-profit status Website Improvement Committee Reports to the VP of Information Technology Meets once a year to review the LCN Website. Enhances the image of the LCN by recommending beneficial changes Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

6 4 LCN 09 HOW TO STAY INVOLVED Resume Workshop Committee Reports to the VP of Events Organizes workshops at ULCs to improve resumes and interview skills of the membership Goal is to have 8 Resume Workshops a year Election Committee Reports to the LCN Executive Board and Legislative Branch Oversees the election of the new LCN Board officers Signs and approves election results Awards Selection Committee Reports to the VP of Membership Appointed once a year Selects the winners of the Academic Excellence and Heritage Award and the Most Outstanding ULC Award. Bader-LCN Committee Reports to the President Solicits members to log in to mylcn.org to take a 2 min survey Creates programs with Bader to enhance professional partnerships beneficial to the membership Without your active participation the LCN does not exist. Thank you for volunteering! Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

7 5 LCN 09 igive.com 101 Now you can shop online and donate to the LCN with no extra cost to you! HOW igive to LCN? 1. Go to 2. Click on the logo in the header 3. Register for in less than 10 seconds and you are automatically subscribed to the LCN cause 4. Shop using and a percentage of every purchase you make will be donated to the LCN! Notes: If your first purchase is made within 45 days of your registration, will will donate $5 to the LCN. has several coupons and discounts available for several regularly purchased items. has over 600 stores! Including travel vendors, electronic stores, clothing apparel, etc. Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

8 6 LCN 09 START-UP YOUR ULC! It is great to hear that you want to begin a new ULC. LCN is here to help. The Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Executive Board's main purpose is to serve the needs of students and alumni from all University Lebanese Clubs (ULCs) nationwide. We aim to provide quality programming that encourages academic and professional growth in the Lebanese collegiate community. Please know that the LCN is here to help you achieve your goal every step of the way. Since each university has a different policy to officially recognize a club, I strongly recommend that you visit the Office of Student Life (or a similar department) on your campus to collect the proper paperwork. For most cases, you need to have a minimum of four people involved: a faculty (or administrative) advisor, a president, a secretary, and a treasurer. Remember universities don't allow discrimination, so all students have the potential to be officers regardless of their ethnicity or nationality. The following are the 7 basic steps to starting a ULC: 1. Collect the proper paperwork from your Office of Student Affairs (or equivalent). Understand the requirements and talk with a counselor. 2. Confirm with the counselor if a Lebanese club may already exist on campus. If no ULC exists, proceed below. 3. Find a faculty member (or administrator) that you could see as your club's advisor (check specific requirements with the office of student affairs or equivalent office). 4. Recruit at least three officers to be a President, Treasurer and Secretary. Other common officer positions include Vice President, Events Chair, Membership Chair, Webmaster and Public Relations. Don't worry if you don't fill up all these positions the first year, but it is a good incentive for new people to become involved. 5. Draft a Constitution and/or Bylaws. This step may be required by your university anyways. It is not as difficult as you may think. Universities often have standard language that they would like you to include and you may add to that language. Furthermore, the LCN is ready to provide you with copies of typical ULC Bylaws. 6. Finalize the application process with your counselor and become an official club on your campus! 7. Fill out the LCN application at: to become a subscribing LCN member! If you would like more information on how to start a University Lebanese Club, please or call the LCN Vice President of Membership, Sevag Sislian, at ssislian@lebanesecollegiatenetwork.org or Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

9 7 LCN 09 - STRENGTHEN YOUR ULC! It is great to hear that you want to strengthen your existing ULC. LCN is here to help. The Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Executive Board's main purpose is to serve the needs of students and alumni from all University Lebanese Clubs (ULCs) nationwide. We aim to provide quality programming that encourages academic and professional growth in the Lebanese collegiate community. The following 4 points are tips to assist you in the development of your organization: 1. Meetings - set a schedule of meetings with your members in the year. For example, the second Tuesday of the month at noon at the student lounges. Consistency in meetings increases your membership attendance and allows members to prepare for it. 2. Publicity - when your school has a big event, participate by setting up a table in plain view. This will allow you to meet new students that may be interested and remember to sign them up. Face to face communication is important and you will have the opportunity to invite them to the next event and/or meeting. 3. LCN - use the LCN as a selling point. We have a number of programs and awards that may be attractive to your membership. We have an annual LCN Convention somewhere in the United States that your potential members may want to attend. Make sure that you take advantage of our services. We are always prepared to talk on the phone as well as through Solicit funds - each university has a general fund. That money is to be invested for student affairs. Ask your counselor how your university can fund your club. Tell them you need funds for meetings, t-shirts, Lebanese awareness, and for the LCN Convention. The earlier you ask for money the sooner you will receive it. 5. Reach out reach out to the Lebanese community on your area. Your club is an integral part of the community. Make sure you make your potential donors realize this. Contact ULCs around you and invite them to all your events. Again, LCN is here to get you in touch with your community as well as other clubs. If you would like more information on how to strengthen your University Lebanese Club, please or call the LCN Vice President of Membership, Sevag Sislian, at ssislian@lebanesecollegiatenetwork.org or Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

10 8 LCN 09 SAMPLE AGENDA Name, Position Name, Position University Lebanese Club Board Meeting 1:00 4:30 pm, Saturday, March 29, 2008 XYZ University Conference Room Name, Position Name, Position Name, Position Name, Position Topic (Topic Leader) Time Duration 1. Roll Call (Last Name) 1.1. The secretary calls the roll 1:00 pm 5 min 2. Agenda (Last Name) 2.1. The board is asked to make any changes to the published agenda 2.2. The board is asked to adopt the agenda 3. Minutes of Previous Meeting (Last Name) 3.1. The board is asked for any revisions to the minutes 3.2. The board is asked to approve the minutes 4. Treasurers Report (Last Name) 4.1. Treasurer reviews income and expenses for previous period and balance sheet as of the end of the last period The board is asked to approve the treasurer s report 5. New Business 5.1. Approval of new scholarship process and recipients (Last Name) 5.2. Decision to create a state infrastructure report card (Last Name) Break 5.3. Establishment of Michaels Award (Last Name) 5.4. Development of a plan for a joint meeting with local ASCE student chapter 6. Old Business 6.1. Review of action items from last meeting (Last Name) 7. Standing Committee Reports 7.1. Nominating Committee (Last Name) 7.2. Awards Committee (Last Name) 7.3. Program and Meetings Committee (Last Name) 7.4. Budget and Finance Committee (Last Name) 8. Adjournment 8.1. Board establishes next meeting date and location (Last Name) 8.2. President summaries accomplishments of meeting (Last Name) 8.3. Secretary reviews assigned action items (Last Name) 8.4. The board is asked to adjourn the meeting (Last Name) 1:05 1:10 1:20 1:30 1:50 2:35 2:50 3:05 3:35 3:45 3:50 3:55 4:00 4:05 4:15 4:20 4: /16/2009 Sample Agenda - Mock University Lebanese Club Meeting

11 9 OUT & ABOUT IN LOS ANGELES You have all day Sunday to explore the city. Here are TOP 10 Things to do in LA! Disneyland: "The happiest place on earth" and its little sibling, Disney's California Adventure are a big hit. View photos Universal Studios Hollywood: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. View photos *Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its closeup, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Mann's Theatre and more. View photos *Rodeo Drive: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. View photos *Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. View photos Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. *The Beaches: The Southern California beach scene is almost iconic for Los Angeles, and you'll find a selection to choose from. Our favorites are the "South Bay" beach towns: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. The beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park at Santa Monica Beach and Pier are also popular. Knott's Berry Farm: Knotts' Southern California Resort includes Soak City U.S.A. and a theme park-full of family shows and rides. Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Photos Six Flags Magic Mountain: Roller coaster heaven. * LCN Recommended Ask us if you have any questions! Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

12 LCN Constitution Page 1 of 4 Lebanese Collegiate Network Constitution Preamble We, the members of Lebanese Collegiate Network, having a vested interest in cultivating, creating, and conserving University Lebanese Clubs; and in supporting, connecting, and developing students and alumni associated with these clubs, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Lebanese Collegiate Network. Article I: Title Section 1 The name of the organization shall be Lebanese Collegiate Network. For the sake of brevity, the title will be referred to as LCN. Article II: Objective Section 1 The foremost purpose of LCN is to foster, connect and develop Lebanese collegiate clubs, students and alumni within the United States. Article III: Membership and Dues Section 1 Membership in LCN is open to all university students and university alumni that agree to abide by this LCN Constitution and the LCN Bylaws. It is further open to all who are willing to network with other members to develop students both academically and professionally while preserving Lebanese history, heritage, and culture. Section 2 There shall be no entrance fee. Section 3 Annual dues for each University Lebanese Club (ULC) shall be in accordance with the provisions of the LCN Bylaws. Membership will cease for any member whose dues are delinquent. Section 4 LCN is not affiliated with, nor does it support or exclude, any religious, political, racial, or social group. Adopted on: 7/12/2007

13 LCN Constitution Page 2 of 4 Article IV: The Executive Board Section 1 For the sake of brevity, the Executive Board will be referred to as the Board. Section 2 The Board is composed of seven (7) elected Executive Officers. The Board includes the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Vice Presidents of Information Technology, Public Relations, Membership, and Events. Section 3 The Executive Officers cannot actively hold the office of a ULC President. Section 4: The Executive Officers cannot hold more than one Executive Office during the same term. Article V: The Legislative Branch Section 1 The Legislative Branch is composed of all ULC Presidents. Section 2 Voting rights are reserved for ULC Presidents that are officially recognized per LCN Bylaws by their respective Universities. Article VI: Bylaws Section 1 The Board shall adopt LCN Bylaws consistent with this Constitution for the guidance of officers and members. Article VII: Annual Meeting Section 1 The LCN Convention shall be held on such date and at such place as the Board designates. Other meetings shall be held in accordance with the LCN Bylaws. Article VIII: The Term Section 1 The term of the fiscal year shall start June 1 st and shall end May 31 st. Each Executive Officer shall serve his/her position for one fiscal year with the possibility of being reelected for consecutive terms each fiscal year. The official transition of officers will occur on June 1 st of every year. Adopted on: 7/12/2007

14 LCN Constitution Page 3 of 4 Article IX: Amendments Section 1 Amendments to this Constitution may be initiated by any member of the Board or Legislative Branch President no later than 45 days prior to the Annual LCN Convention. Such amendments must be submitted in written form during an LCN Board meeting. Section2 All submitted amendments must include no less than three signatures from current official ULC Presidents in order to be accepted by the Board. Section 3 The Board shall then forward the written request to all ULC Presidents in the Legislative Branch no later than one month prior to the Annual LCN Convention. The Presidents shall be asked to vote on the amendment during the Annual LCN Convention. Section 4 The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after a minimum two-thirds affirmative vote of no less than five official ULC Presidents from the Legislative Branch in attendance at the Annual LCN Convention. Section 5 Upon adoption, the Vice President of Membership shall notify the Legislative Branch defining the Constitutional amendment. Article X: Elections Section 1 The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Elections shall also be held in accordance with the LCN Bylaws. Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions Section 1 Privacy Policy No part of the net earnings of the LCN shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. No substantial part of the activities of the LCN shall engage in propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation. The LCN shall not participate or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Section 2 Dissolution Upon dissolution of LCN, the assets remaining after the payment of the debts of LCN shall be distributed to such corporation, community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, which would then qualify under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended, as the Executive Board shall have designated. Adopted on: 7/12/2007

15 LCN Constitution Page 4 of 4 LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK We, the first Executive Board of Lebanese Collegiate Network hereby acknowledge this Constitution to be the governing law of this organization. President Secretary Treasurer VP of Public Relations VP of Events VP of Information Technology VP of Membership Adopted on: 7/12/2007

16 LCN Bylaws Page 1 of 6 Lebanese Collegiate Network Bylaws Article I: Dues Section 1 Any University Lebanese Club (ULC) that wishes to subscribe to the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Legislative Branch must pay an annual membership fee of no more than $50 per fiscal year. Section 2 Individuals wishing to be a subscribing member to the LCN have no annual fee but must be associated with a ULC in the Legislative Branch. Section 3 Members who do not satisfy Article 1 Section 2 of these Bylaws shall be general members and as such, shall not be given the privileges of subscribing members. These privileges shall be defined by the Executive Board. Article II: Procedure Section 1 All actions, dealings, and/or meetings must adhere to the Parliamentary Procedures as dictated by the most recent version of the Robert s Rules of Order. Section 2 Refer to Article III: The Executive Board Section1 For the sake of brevity, the Executive Board will be referred to as the Board. Section 2 The Board is composed of seven (7) elected Executive Officers. Each Board member is responsible for the organization of their respective committees. The Executive Officers are responsible for accomplishing the goals set forth in this Article for the fiscal year. Section 3 The Executive Officers cannot actively hold the office of a ULC President. Additionally, the Executive Officers cannot hold more than one Executive Officer during the same term. Section 4 The Executive Officers are encouraged to attract other members to form a committee that will aid them in completing their respective tasks throughout the year. Executive Officers are also allowed and encouraged to join committees other than their own. Amended on: 9/19/2008

17 LCN Bylaws Page 2 of 6 Section 5 The Board Officers are responsible for creating and maintaining written procedures of operation for their respective committees. At the end of each fiscal year, Board Officers shall record and document the significant lessons learned for their respective committee. Section 6 The responsibilities of the officers shall be as follows: (1) President The President shall macro manage the Board and provide assistance when needed. 1.1 The President shall create and update all standard documents, and letters common to LCN. 1.2 The President shall ensure that monthly meetings occur for the Board. 1.3 The President shall proctor the monthly meetings. In the absence of the President, the President will appoint a Vice President to be the Presiding Officer. 1.4 The President shall be responsible for quality control of all Board publications and announcements related to LCN. (2) Secretary The Secretary shall administer all LCN related documents. 2.1 The Secretary shall guarantee the meeting agenda is ready and to be distributed to the Board no later than one day before the meeting. 2.2 The Secretary shall have the President review the meeting minutes and agenda before distribution. 2.3 The Secretary shall record and distribute meeting minutes within three days of the board meeting. 2.4 The Secretary shall archive all LCN related documents. (3) Treasurer The Treasurer shall secure an approved budget by the Board to support all of and objectives of each year. 3.1 The Treasurer shall produce and secure a board approved annual budget. 3.2 The Treasurer shall prepare monthly financial reports tracking the budget s status. 3.3 The Treasurer shall store all LCN financial documents and provide the Secretary a copy of such documents. 3.4 The Treasurer shall actively solicit donations, raise funds, and be responsible for all LCN related financial activities. 3.5 The Treasurer shall ensure the accessibility of all LCN financial documents. Amended on: 9/19/2008

18 LCN Bylaws Page 3 of 6 (4) Vice President of Information Technology The VP of Information Technology (IT) shall plan, design, deploy, and maintain IT related projects that are essential for the operation of the organization. 4.1 The VP of IT shall create and maintain the official LCN website. 4.2 The VP of IT shall create a database of members registered with LCN and ensure the availability of such information in a secure manner. 4.3 The VP of IT shall ensure the ease and security of online communications among the Board. 4.4 The VP of IT shall support the IT needs of the Board as needed. (5) Vice President of Membership The VP of Membership shall oversee all LCN membership related duties. 5.1 The VP of Membership shall advertise activities, events, and goals to the membership. 5.2 The VP of Membership shall increase the membership of LCN by a Board approved projected percentage at the beginning of each year. 5.3 The VP of Membership shall be in frequent and direct contact with all ULC Presidents to strengthen their network and involvement within LCN. 5.4 The VP of Membership shall publish a quarterly newsletter and distribute to all members, ULC Presidents, and other organizations. (6) Vice President of Public Relations The VP of Public Relations (PR) shall publicize and promote LCN to the general public. 6.1 The VP of PR shall actively seek contacts in different media outlets. 6.2 The VP of PR shall promptly provide a press release for all events. The VP of PR shall submit all press releases to the Board two days prior to the tentative release date for approval. 6.3 The PR shall seek media presence at specified LCN events with board approval. (7) Vice President of Events The VP of Events shall plan all events relevant to LCN. 7.1 The VP of Events shall ensure that above all, The Annual LCN Convention is carried out every year in the month of March or April. 7.2 The VP of Events shall plan all details relevant to programs and events pending Board approval. This includes but is not limited to: venue selection, scheduling, ticket sales, and logistics. Amended on: 9/19/2008

19 LCN Bylaws Page 4 of 6 Article VI: The Legislative Branch Section 1 The Legislative Branch is composed of all ULC Presidents. The Branch s authority is to vote on amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws as dictated by Article IX and to elect Board members during LCN elections as dictated by Article X. Each ULC President member represents one vote. Section 2 The members of the Legislative Branch are encouraged to contact, interact, and work with one another throughout the year in order to promote the purposes of LCN. Section 3 Voting rights are reserved for ULC Presidents that are officially recognized by their respective Universities. Official recognition is determined by the written Policy and the Procedures adopted by the Board. Article VII: Board Meetings Section 1 The LCN Board Meetings shall occur on a monthly basis or as needed. A minimum of 72 hours notice is required for all scheduled board meetings. Section 2 Emergency meetings may be held with less notice if no Board member objects. Section 3 The President shall be responsible for scheduling and proctoring all LCN meetings. Section 4 No Executive Board meeting may approve a motion without the presence of a quorum. A quorum is defined by the attendance of no less than 5 Executive Officers. A minimum of 5 affirmative votes is necessary to approve a motion. Article VIII: The Term Section 1 The term of the fiscal year shall start June 1 st and shall end May 31 st. Section 2 Each Executive Officer shall serve his/her position for one fiscal year with the possibility of being reelected for consecutive terms each fiscal year. Section3 The official transition of Officers will occur on June 1 st. Amended on: 9/19/2008

20 LCN Bylaws Page 5 of 6 Article IX: Amendments Section 1 Amendments to these Bylaws may be initiated by any member of the Board or Legislative Branch President no later than 45 days prior to the Annual LCN Convention. Such amendments must be submitted in written form during an LCN Board meeting. Section2 All submitted amendments must include no less then three signatures from current official ULC Presidents in order to be accepted by the Board. Section 3 The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after five (5) affirmative votes from the Board during a monthly Board meeting. Section 4 Upon adoption, the VP of Membership shall notify the Legislative Branch defining the Bylaws amendment and the reason for the need. Section 5 If an amendment is adopted by three ULC presidents, but is not passed by five (5) votes in the Executive Branch, then the ULC presidents can re-adopt the amendment and pass it by obtaining the endorsement of two thirds of the registered Legislative Branch. Article X: Elections Section 1 The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Section 2 The Board candidates may be self-nominated and/or nominated by any member. No Nominees may be President of a ULC during their term as Executive Officers. Section 3 The existing Board shall appoint a three person Election Committee. The Election Committee shall not be composed of ULC Presidents or LCN Candidates. Section 4 Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Amended on: 9/19/2008

21 LCN Bylaws Page 6 of 6 Article XI: Vacancies Section 1 Unscheduled vacancies of the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term through unanimous appointment by the Board. A vacancy shall exist if the Officer dies, per Article XII resigns, or per Article XIII is impeached or removed. Section 2 Until such appointment has been made, it shall be the duty of the President to fulfill or delegate the responsibilities of that position. During this time, the position will not have voting rights. Section 3 After the appointment of a new Officer, the VP of Membership must inform the Legislative Branch. This process must be recorded during a monthly branch meeting. Section 4 The new appointee shall continue to follow the same goals and descriptions of his/her specified role as outlined in these Bylaws. Section 5 Filling an Executive Officer vacancy shall be the Board s main action item. Article XII: Resignations Section 1 Any Executive Officer, who wishes to resign from the Board, must submit this request in writing. Section 2 All LCN related assets, documents, or other pertinent LCN material and information as defined by the Board, must be returned or released to the LCN. Section 3 The Board must fill this vacancy as dictated in Article XI. Article XIII: Impeachment & Removal Section 1 Any Executive board member, who, during his /her term, has demonstrated incompetence in the performance of his /her duties as defined herein, is subject to impeachment and/or removal from office. Section 2 All LCN related assets, documents, or other pertinent LCN material and information as defined by the Board, must be returned or released to the LCN. Section 3 An impeachment of a Board member must be approved by a unanimous vote of the Executive Board, excluding the Officer being impeached, during an Executive Board meeting. Section 4 No vacancy must exist during the impeachment process. Section 5 The Board must fill this vacancy as dictated in Article XI. Amended on: 9/19/2008

22 -? P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA lebanese collegiate network BYIJLITS AI{EIIDMEIWT Date of Submission: Author of Amendment September 19, 2008 sevao sislian, Vice president of Membership Tracking Number: 0q0q-gtt-D Article and Section to be changed: Article I Section 1 Article I: Dues Section 1 Any University Lebanese Club (ULC) that wishes to subscribe to the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Legislative Branch must pay a 910 annual membership fee. Proposed new Bylawstext (please includethe new Article and Section number sequence): Article I: Dues Section 1 Any University Lebanese Club (ULC) that wishes to subscribe to the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) Legislative Branch must pay an annual membership fee of no more th-an gs0 per fiscal year. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: ln fiscal year, Subscribing'ULCs saved over $50 per ULC member (dinner invitations, discounts, convention subsidies). The membership cost for each ULC was g10. That cost meanthat all members associated with that ULC became subscribing members. This worked out to an average savings of over $200 per ULC. The change in the Bylaws for Article 1 Section 1, limits Membership Dues from exceeding $50 a year per ULC. At present, the board plans to raise membership dues to $25 per ULC per year. However, depending on the situation and circumstances, the executive board may lower or raise these dues (up to $50) without another Bylaw amendment. This empowers the board to take proper decisions fast and adapt to different financial situations. No changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Endorcements- President: President: President: WEC University U CLA University ucl University l'{\vrna. A,torab Prirfted Name ' R.acJra Kh.rlat Printed Name fla tn Hn [n hi,t Printed Name J 'o{ f,adatal w Lebanese Collegiate Network I p.o. Box Los www. lebanesecollegiatenetwork. org Angeles, CA 90053

23 BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: LCN Officer Voting Results _0809-B-I-1-0 Board Meeting Date: Moved By: Seconded By: October 13, 2008 Serge Haddad Sevag Sislian Discussion by LCN Board: Serge recommended doing $25 for this year and a motion should follow to confirm it. YAY NAY Abstain Serge Haddad Sevag Sislian Pat Sislian Ramzi Nasr Diana Ayoub Bruno Atieh Disposition: Approved LCN Bylaws Article IX: Amendments Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Amendments to these Bylaws may be initiated by any member of the Board or Legislative Branch President no later than 45 days prior to the Annual LCN Convention. Such amendments must be submitted in written form during an LCN Board meeting. All submitted amendments must include no less then three signatures from current official ULC Presidents in order to be accepted by the Board. The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after five (5) affirmative votes from the Board during a monthly Board meeting. Upon adoption, the VP of Membership shall notify the Legislative Branch defining the Bylaws amendment and the reason for the need. If an amendment is adopted by three ULC presidents, but is not passed by five (5) votes in the Executive Branch, then the ULC presidents can re-adopt the amendment and pass it by obtaining the endorsement of two thirds of the registered Legislative Branch. Lebanese Collegiate Network P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

24 t Date of Submission: P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA lebanese colegiate network , _ BYI,AITS AMEIIDMENT Tracking Number: D8-09-S{- Ll-o Author of Amendment: Serqe Haddad, LCN Vice President of Events Article and Section to be changed: Article X Article X: Elections Section 1 The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Section 2 The Board candidates may be self-nominated and/or nominated by any member. No Nominees may be President of a ULC during their term as Executive Officers. Section 3 The existing Board shall appoint a three person Election Committee. The Election Committee shall not be composed of ULC Presidents or LCN Candidates. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): Article X: Elections Section 1 The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Section 2 The Board candidates may be self-nominated and/or nominated by any member. No Nominees may be President of a ULC during their term as Executive Officers. Section 3 The existing Board shall appoint a three person Election Committee. The Election Committee shall not be composed of ULC Presidents or LCN Candidates. Section 4 Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least one (1) fiscal year. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: In order to ensure a knowledgeable President each fiscal year and continue the LCN Mission, previous experience on the LCN Executive board should be necessary. No changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. President: President: President: Vsc-. University UctA University ucl University Endoreemenfs 2*cwft ku*nr Printed Name tiala llatr"b,) Printed Name J -r,/ Signature ".a/ Lebanese Collegiate Network I p.o. Box Los Angeles, CA www. lebanesecollegiatenetwork. org /r /

25 BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: LCN Officer Voting Results 0809-B-X-4-0 Board Meeting Date: Moved By: Seconded By: October 13, 2008 Serge Haddad Diana Ayoub Discussion by LCN Board: There are eight qualified candidates for the position of President next year YAY NAY Abstain Serge Haddad Sevag Sislian Pat Sislian Ramzi Nasr Diana Ayoub Bruno Atieh Disposition: Approved LCN Bylaws Article IX: Amendments Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Amendments to these Bylaws may be initiated by any member of the Board or Legislative Branch President no later than 45 days prior to the Annual LCN Convention. Such amendments must be submitted in written form during an LCN Board meeting. All submitted amendments must include no less then three signatures from current official ULC Presidents in order to be accepted by the Board. The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after five (5) affirmative votes from the Board during a monthly Board meeting. Upon adoption, the VP of Membership shall notify the Legislative Branch defining the Bylaws amendment and the reason for the need. If an amendment is adopted by three ULC presidents, but is not passed by five (5) votes in the Executive Branch, then the ULC presidents can re-adopt the amendment and pass it by obtaining the endorsement of two thirds of the registered Legislative Branch. Lebanese Collegiate Network P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

26 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Serge Haddad President Loyola Marymount Univ & Univ. of Southern California Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born on October 1 st, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon. At the age of five, I moved to Sacramento, California. At 17, I moved to Los Angeles where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and my Masters of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Southern California. In August of 2002, my career with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) began. I worked as a Structural Designer for the Environmental Engineering Division, as a Project Engineer (PE) for the Bridge Improvement Program, as a PE for the Wastewater Conveyance Construction Division, and finally the Bureau s Council / Board Liaison. I just started a new career in the Water Recycling Regulatory Program at the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Due to my Structural Engineering Masters, I work part-time as a Faculty Adjunct at LMU. I teach steel design to undergraduate students. I am also very involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). I have been the President for the MLAB Younger Member Forum (YMF) as well as the University Outreach Chair and Scholarship Chair. I am currently the Branch President-Elect. These roles allowed me to promote civil engineering to college students as well as enhance my skills as a leader. I applied those skills as the LCN Treasurer and the LCN Vice President of Events. As a co-founder of the LCN, I was able to help secure 501(c)3 non-profit status, help organize four successful fundraising dinners (in LA and DC), host several Resume workshops, coordinate the activities and logistics for both the 2008 & 2009 LCN Conventions. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

27 09-10 LCN Nomination The success of the LCN is primarily due to the work of talented individuals on the board. They turned a dream into a reality and I feel fortunate to be a part of this team. My proudest moments were the several friendships I made with the LCN students and alumni membership. Statement of Purpose: I hope to serve as your LCN President. The LCN is an organization that is full of potential. Over the past few years, I was the lead Constitutional Chair, the Treasurer, a cofounder, and the VP of Events. My responsibilities allowed me to work successfully with the Executive Board. As a team we diligently and quickly completed the constitution, bylaws, award programs, and secured 501c3 status. We completed three issues of recap, uploaded an excellent website, had monthly meetings and expanded our membership base. The President is an important part of the LCN organization. It is the position that serves the entire board and membership. I was lucky to closely work with Patrick Sislian (current President) in fulfilling the Mission of the LCN. Together, we worked to subsidize all costs to the student membership. Students paid less than half of the convention value when they registered. We raised more than $25,000 in the course of two fiscal years. I understand the responsibilities of this position and I will take them very seriously. The LCN is a big part of my life. It has proven its potential in serving its membership. It has opened opportunities for students to network with one another and is quickly growing to become a tool for professional development. I want to continue to be a contributing factor of the LCN and its Mission. Per LCN Bylaws: 1) President The President shall macro manage the Board and provide assistance when needed. 1.1 The President shall create and update all standard documents, and letters common to LCN. 1.2 The President shall ensure that monthly meetings occur for the Board. 1.3 The President shall proctor the monthly meetings. In the absence of the President, the President will appoint a Vice President to be the Presiding Officer. 1.4 The President shall be responsible for quality control of all Board publications and announcements related to LCN. If elected, I will work to serve the elected board and the membership. I will ensure that each officer has the tools necessary to complete their tasks. I believe in accountability and I will always remember to put the good of the membership first. Thank you and I hope that you allow me to serve as your President for the year. Keep bleeding LCN! Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

28 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Lara Saikali Secretary Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Cal Poly Pomona & Cal State Northridge Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in Beirut, Lebanon and lived there until the age of 4. My family moved to Toronto, Canada and lived there for 9 years before moving to Southern California. I have been a Southern California resident for 11 years and I am fortunate to live closer to my family. I received my Bachelors of Science in Geographic Information Systems from Cal Poly Pomona and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in the same field to further my knowledge in my career. I have had experience utilizing GIS with several utility companies including the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the Southern California Gas Company which has taught me leadership and management among other things. This has helped in many aspects of my life including recently having the honor of being appointed as Treasurer for the LCN. With help from the rest of the board I was able to update the budget, an essential document to any successful organization. It was truly an honor to be selected for this very important position and I look forward continuing my participation and leadership with the LCN if elected as Secretary. Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

29 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I hope to serve as Secretary for the LCN during the fiscal year. I believe my experience with the LCN as Treasurer will assist me in serving you, our membership base. I believe the LCN is a truly wonderful organization and I would love nothing more than to continue to contribute to this worthy endeavor. I would be honored to be Secretary for the year and look forward to progress and growth of this organization. I promise to fulfill my duties as Secretary as prescribed in the LCN Bylaws. Per LCN Bylaws: Secretary The Secretary shall administer all LCN related documents. 2.1 The Secretary shall guarantee the meeting agenda is ready and to be distributed to the Board no later than one day before the meeting. 2.2 The Secretary shall have the President review the meeting minutes and agenda before distribution. 2.3 The Secretary shall record and distribute meeting minutes within three days of the board meeting. 2.4 The Secretary shall archive all LCN related documents. As Secretary, I will strive to serve the membership to the best of my ability. I will work for the betterment of the organization and continue to keep the LCN s interests at heart. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

30 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Sevag Garen Sislian LCN Treasurer University of Southern California Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in Lebanon and moved to the US in 2003 to pursue my Bachelor s Degree in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics/Economics at the University of Southern California. At USC, I was given the opportunity to serve on the board of the USC Lebanese Club both as its president and as a public relations chair. My experience as both a member and leader of the club introduced me to lifelong friends, university policies and taught me the both the hardships and joys of working in a team. My campus involvement extended to several other organizations where I took on different board positions, including the treasurer of the honors society OXE and vice president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. In my final years at USC and along with six friends, I confounded the Lebanese Collegiate Network and served as its Vice President of Membership for two consecutive years. Upon graduation I joined GE s Commercial Leadership Program and moved to Northern California. As part of my job, I manage small and medium sized projects as well lead several sales initiatives. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

31 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I have served you as a board member for two consecutive terms as Vice President of Membership, and I hope to serve you again as your LCN Treasurer. Since the inception of this organization, I have but grown fonder of the people that it serves and the fellow board members I served alongside. As your Treasurer, I promise to continue making the LCN transparent and efficient. I also look forward to supporting the Fundraising Committee and work to expand the programs of the LCN and minimize the costs to our student membership. I also promise to serve within the boundaries and requirements of the LCN Bylaws and Constitution. Per Article III Section 6.3 The Treasurer shall secure an approved budget by the Board to support all of and objectives of each year. 3.1 The Treasurer shall produce and secure a board approved annual budget. 3.2 The Treasurer shall prepare monthly financial reports tracking the budget s status. 3.3 The Treasurer shall store all LCN financial documents and provide the Secretary a copy of such documents. 3.4 The Treasurer shall actively solicit donations, raise funds, and be responsible for all LCN related financial activities. 3.5 The Treasurer shall ensure the accessibility of all LCN financial documents. My goals include: Preparing a sound Budget for the Term Maintaining our 501(c)3 status Providing more detailed and automated reports on LCN Finances Making all Financial transactions available to the our members as requested Increasing the Budget by 10% Increase our base of donors through the Fundraising Committee As Vice President of Membership, I have been able to establish relationships with over 16 different University Lebanese Clubs, over 20 presidents and hundreds of members. The LCN has allowed me to share my knowledge, but it has also taught me to work as a team player, to share responsibilities, to maintain a clear vision of the LCN goals and to do all my work in an honest, open and justifiable manner. I am very enthusiastic about the future of this organization, the challenges that it will face. More importantly, I look forward to working as a board member to solve those challenges and to serve the membership. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

32 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Diana S. Ayoub VP of Membership (310) University of West Los Angeles Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: Although I was born and raised in California, my parents have instilled their love of Lebanon in me. I have been involved in numerous organizations that were formed in order to aid Lebanon and its people. I was elected as secretary of the Maronite Youth Organization (MYO) of Our Lady of Mount Lebanon Cathedral from I also served as a member of the MYO Executive Board from I was also on the Board of the International Maronite Foundation (IMF) where I aided in hosting the 2002 Convention in Long Beach, California. I served on the Events Committee where duties included organizing events for the Youth and communicating with Lebanese Dignitaries. I was an active member of the American Lebanese Medical Association (ALMA) where I was able to participate as a committee member for the 2000 conference in Lebanon and the annual medical symposiums. Through ALMA, I became an active volunteer for clinics in Lebanon. Since 2008, I have been serving on the National Apostolate Maronites (NAM) 2009 Convention Committee where I helped organize spiritual and social activities for young adults. I am currently pursuing a J.D. at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law. Before attending UWLA, I began my law studies at Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Michigan. During my first term at Thomas M. Cooley, I was elected as Vice- President of the International Law Society. As Vice-President, I was able to help create a relationship with the ILS and the World Affairs Council in bringing International figures to campus for lectures and panel sessions. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

33 09-10 LCN Nomination My role as Vice-President of Public Relations of the Lebanese Collegiate Network has been greatly fulfilling and worthwhile. I have worked closely with a selfless board that has diligently and efficiently created an organization that caters to University Lebanese Clubs. Serving the LCN membership as VP of Public Relations has been an honor. I was given the opportunity spread the word of the LCN through several newspapers throughout the United States. The LCN has received great coverage from these resources. With the help of you LCN Board, I was able to meet all goals of the term. The duty and time commitment spent on the Board has been invaluable. Statement of Purpose: The LCN has been a dream that came true, and a reality that I am dedicated to. Serving as VP of PR for 2 years has been a wonderful experience. I feel that I can help myself and the LCN membership by taking on a new role. The position of Vice President of Membership is a role I plan to next serve you as. As VP of Membership, I plan on working with, and follow the footsteps, of current VP of Membership, Sevag Sislian. Per the LCN Bylaws: 5) Vice President of Membership The VP of Membership shall oversee all LCN membership related duties. 5.1 The VP of Membership shall advertise activities, events, and goals to the membership. 5.2 The VP of Membership shall increase the membership of LCN by a Board approved projected percentage at the beginning of each year. 5.3 The VP of Membership shall be in frequent and direct contact with all ULC Presidents to strengthen their network and involvement within LCN. 5.4 The VP of Membership shall publish a quarterly newsletter and distribute to all members, ULC Presidents, and other organizations. If elected, my goals would be to 1. Increase subscribing ULC s to Continue to publish recap newsletter 3. Build strong ties with new ULC s and maintain bonds with existing ULC s 4. Continue to publicize the LCN to the general public Continuing my service to you would be a great honor. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

34 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Karim Khoury Insert Photo Here (Optional) Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): VP of Information Technology University of Maryland, College Park Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in Lebanon in I traveled to the US in 2003 to get my Masters in Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland in College Park. I graduated in 2004 and I currently work as an IT Director for a Venture Capital fund in the Washington DC area (where I currently live). Aside from my engineering practices, I work with a team of VC investors and entrepreneurs and have gained experience in startup company operations and corporate strategies. In September 2007, I co founded the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) along with six talented individuals and friends of mine, and I currently serve on the LCN board as a VP of Information Technology. Under my leadership, I was able to complete the LCN website. Please review my work at In March 2008, I was re elected as VP of Information Technology to serve the LCN membership. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

35 09-10 LCN Nomination Statement of Purpose: My engineering background, managerial experience, and entrepreneurial spirit give me the foundation to serve the LCN community and members. I hope to be re elected as your VP of Information Technology (IT) to lead a well defined IT Committee. The Information Technology (IT) Committee shall plan, design, deploy, and maintain Information Technology related projects and activities that are essential for the operation of the organization. - The IT Committee shall create and maintain the LCN website. - The IT Committee shall create and maintain a database of members registered with the LCN and ensure the availability of such information in a secure fashion. - The IT Committee shall ensure the ease and security of online communications among the committees. - The IT Committee shall support the IT needs of all other committees as needed. Apart from the main duties outlined above, my goal if I get re elected this year, is to continue improving the LCN website and make the members online experience worthwhile and rewarding. I believe I am the most qualified candidate for the LCN VP of IT position. I hope to win your votes so I may continue to serve the members and goals of this organization. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

36 Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): LCN Nomination Rami Haddad VP of Public Relations Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Oakland University Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born and raised in Lebanon. I am one in a family of four proud Lebanese siblings. I moved to the United States in 2001 after I finished high school from Apostles College in Jounieh with a Mathematics concentration diploma. I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees in Electrical Engineering from Oakland University (OU) in Rochester Michigan in May 2007 and December 2008, respectively. I am planning to continue my higher education towards an MBA after I have been working at Continental Automotive Engineering since January 2006 in the Instrumentation and Displays Division where we design Instrument Clusters' Programmable Circuit Boards. I earned several honors and awards including the School of Engineering and Computer Science scholarship for the and academic years for a total of $5000. I have been an active member of Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society), Students for the Advancement of Mathematics, the French Club at OU, and the Future Alumni Network. I was always active in International, Cultural and Engineering organizations on and off-campus. I founded the Lebanese Club with three good friends at Oakland University during the fall semester of I served as president for two years and worked with other international organizations to promote diversity and create unique events at OU such as Lebanese Soirées, Middle Eastern Night, CIA info session, and other cultural and informative events. The Lebanese Club by far became one of the most influential organizations on campus and was invited to participate in several discussions concerning student life improvements on campus. I received several recognitions for my volunteer work at Oakland including the Commuter Involvement Award in April 2008, Student Organization President of the Year Award in April 2007 and International Service Awards in 2004, 2005 and I worked with two different teams in the past two years with the Lebanese Club and each officer had their unique talent and view of the Lebanese Club. When the Lebanese Club faced hard times at Oakland, I found all the officers and active members on one side supporting the cause and purpose of the organization and for the benefit of the group. The Lebanese Club was driven by the passion of its leaders and their love for Lebanon. I thank all the current and former club officers at Oakland who have maintained the reputation and success on campus and in the Lebanese American community in Michigan. The Lebanese Club was recognized for its success and the movement it created on campus. It won the Outstanding Cultural Program Award (for the First Lebanese Night) in April 2008, New Student Organization of the Year Award in April 2007 and was publicized in several websites and magazine articles. Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA 90053

37 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I hope to serve as your Vice President of Public Relations on the LCN board. As Founder of the Lebanese Club at OU, I saw how my decisions impacted the community and I learned to be open to change and understand the value of improving the quality of life. I am self driven and committed to my responsibilities. I am full of energy and carry a passion for my home country. I always look for creative alternatives and new ideas to implement. I strive for the greater good and try to put the good of others first. As I learned more about the LCN, I realized that it was a dream that became a reality. Other individuals from different states created this great organization. My dream consisted of an organization which unites all University Lebanese Clubs nationwide. Moreover, the LCN was able to establish scholarships and host annual conferences in different locations across the United States. In less than 2 years, the LCN successfully hosted two conventions that displayed commitment and professional work ethic. I have been a loyal active LCN member. I attended and encouraged others to attend the first Annual Convention. I helped the LCN reach out to the east coast membership particularly in the state of Michigan. I am very interested in joining the LCN Executive Board and serve as VP of PR. I believe I make a good candidate for the position because of my motivation, skills, career-related experience, involvement in extracurricular activities and strong academic grades. Per LCN Bylaws: 6) The VP of Public Relations (PR) shall publicize and promote LCN to the general public. 6.1 The VP of PR shall actively seek contacts in different media outlets. 6.2 The VP of PR shall promptly provide a press release for all events. The VP of PR shall submit all press releases to the Board two days prior to the tentative release date for approval. 6.3 The PR shall seek media presence at specified LCN events with board approval. I have worked with several organizations and successfully publicized the Lebanese Club of OU to the general public, provided press releases of related events, and communicated with media to be present at several Lebanese Club events. I understand the level of professionalism and communication required for my role if I get elected for LCN VP of PR. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

38 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Thalia Jarjour Vice President of Events University of California, Santa Barbara Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in Northridge, CA and lived there until the age of four. My family moved to Indiana and I resided there for 4 years before moving back to Southern California. I lived in Rowland Heights until my decision to pursue my bachelor s degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). I currently reside in Santa Barbara. I am one of three girls and have recently added the title khalto to my name. I am a third year UCSB student pursuing a double major in Communication and Business Economics with an Emphasis in Accounting. I wish to pursue a master s degree in Higher Education. Along with being a full time student, I am currently President of the Lebanese Club at UCSB. Next year I will serve as Senior Advisor to the Lebanese Club. I also work as a Resident Coordinator for UCSB Apartment and Community Living, where I plan numerous programs every quarter and maintain a focus on graduate and international students. Pursing my passion of diversity and culture, I also serve as an Executive Board Member for the UCSB Multicultural Center and hold the position of Head Multicultural Awareness Chair for the office of Residential Life, where I hold weekly seminars educating residents about various issues of diversity. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

39 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I wish to serve as your Vice President of Events for the year. I currently serve on the LCN 09 Convention Committee and do what I can to assist Cal Poly Pomona from a distance in Santa Barbara. My experience observing and actively helping the LCN 09 Convention Committee has allowed me to understand the complete process of planning this great event. Along with serving on the LCN 09 Convention Committee, my experience as a Vice-President and President of the Lebanese Club, Multicultural Awareness Chair, Resident Assistant and Resident Coordinator has enabled me to become very familiar with the event-planning process. Hosting over fifteen events per year for the last three years, I am extremely knowledgeable about budget planning, utilizing campus resources, and producing a successful event people will enjoy. As the Vice President of Events, I will take on the responsibility of planning the LCN 10 Convention, which will be held in Santa Barbara. My strategic location will enable me to physically spearhead the convention committee and fulfill action items quickly and efficiently. I also will take on the responsibility of planning other events such as the LCN Fundraiser Dinners and info-sessions. I hope to increase the number of events for the LCN and expand the range of events hosted. Per LCN Bylaws: 7) Vice President of Events The VP of Events shall plan all events relevant to LCN. 7.1 The VP of Events shall ensure that above all, The Annual LCN Convention is carried out every year in the month of March or April. 7.2 The VP of Events shall plan all details relevant to programs and events pending Board approval. This includes but is not limited to: venue selection, scheduling, ticket sales, and logistics. As Vice President of Events, I will ensure the LCN 10 Convention will be the best yet. I will work to improve past events and introduce new ones. I believe in the LCN mission and hope to promote that mission as Vice President of Events. Please submit this nomination form electronically to the LCN Board at nom@mylcn.org by March 10, All nominations submitted passed this date will not be accepted. Nominees must be present at the LCN Convention to be elected. No University Lebanese Club President may serve on the Executive Board during their term. *Per Article X, Section 4 of the LCN Bylaws: Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. Should you have questions, please contact any board member at the above address. Thank You and Good luck!

40 LCN 09 Electoral Process Electoral Process Saturday, March 28 th :45 pm to 4:30 pm Electoral Process Schedule 2:45 2:50 The University Lebanese Club Presidents along with their members and nominees are welcomed by the pre-determined Election Committee (EC). The nomination forms have already been distributed to each voting ULC President. The ballots are handed out: one per club President. The EC are composed of three individuals that meet per 501c3 regulations and LCN Bylaws. These three appointed volunteers are selected by the LCN Executive Board per Article X Section 3 of the LCN Bylaws. 2:50 3:05 The EC welcomes everyone and explains the Election procedures approved by the LCN Executive Board. The EC presides over the meeting. The EC will read the following Articles from the LCN Constitution and the LCN Bylaws. Constitution Article V: The Legislative Branch Section 1 Section 2 Article VIII: The Term Section 1 Article X: Elections Section 1 The Legislative Branch is composed of all ULC Presidents. Voting rights are reserved for ULC Presidents that are officially recognized per LCN Bylaws by their respective Universities. The term of the fiscal year shall start June 1st and shall end May 31st. Each Executive Officer shall serve his/her position for one fiscal year with the possibility of being reelected for consecutive terms each fiscal year. The official transition of officers will occur on June 1st of every year. The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Elections shall also be held in accordance with the LCN Bylaws. Bylaws Article VI: The Legislative Branch Section 1 The Legislative Branch is composed of all ULC Presidents. The Branch s authority is to vote on amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws as dictated by Article IX and to elect Board members during LCN elections as dictated by Article X. Each ULC President member represents one vote.

41 LCN 09 Electoral Process Section 3 Article X: Elections Section 1 Voting rights are reserved for ULC Presidents that are officially recognized by their respective Universities. Official recognition is determined by the written Policy and the Procedures adopted by the Board. The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. Section 2 Section 3 The Board candidates may be self-nominated and/or nominated by any member. No Nominees may be President of a ULC during their term as Executive Officers. The existing Board shall appoint a three person Election Committee. The Election Committee shall not be composed of ULC Presidents or LCN Candidates. Section Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served 4 * on the LCN Executive Board for at least (1) fiscal year. 3:05 3:45 Each position will be handled individually. The nominees will be allowed to speak 3 min maximum and be allowed to answer a maximum of 2 questions (2 min maximum). The EC will enforce all time limits. The EC will introduce each speaker and the position they are running for in order of office. 3:45 4:00 After speeches are complete, the members are welcome to talk with all candidates freely during the voting process. The ULC presidents should cast their vote and submit their folded sheets into the ballot box. The voting closes at exactly 4:00 or a minimum of fifteen minutes after the speeches finish. 4:00 4:15 The EC is given the ballot box. Each vote sheet shall be recorded on the final result sheet. The EC shall sign the final sheet verifying the winners. 4:15 4:30 The EC will announce the winning nominees along with the number of votes each respectively received. If more time is needed, more time shall be given since this is a vital aspect of the LCN. The counting can be moved to another room in order to allow staff ample time to set up for the banquet.

42 LCN 09 Electoral Process Electoral Process Rules Election Committee (EC): i. An EC consisting of three pre-selected persons by the Executive Board should be confirmed on Saturday after the constitutional meeting. This shall be done in accordance to Article X Section 3 of the LCN Bylaws. ii. The EC presides over the election. The committee opens and closes sessions as described in the schedule. iii. The EC has the authority to interpret the board approved electoral process. A packet including the nominee applications is handed out to all Club presidents after the formation of the EC. This is an opportunity for the Presidents to get acquainted with the nominees before the Saturday s election. If a position is uncontested by a candidate, no voting is necessary. A speech, however, should be made to introduce the candidate to the LCN membership. The attached Ballot will be handed out to each of the University Lebanese Club Presidents. The nominees are allowed to give a 3 minute speech and answer two questions (one minute each). In case of a tie, the candidates in question may return to speak for one minute each. An additional 3 questions may be asked by the ULC Presidents in attendance. Voting will then be cast once again and monitored by the EC until a winner is selected. The EC will fill out the FINAL ELECTION RESULTS form and sign it once winners have been selected.

43 LCN 09 Electoral Process ELECTION BALLOT POSITION NOMINEE NAME 1. PRESIDENT: 2. SECRETARY: 3. TREASURER: VICE PRESIDENTS OF: 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 5. EVENT: 6. MEMBERSHIP: 7. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Detach Here UNIVERSITY NAME:

44 LCN 09 Electoral Process Alternate Ballot: (In case of tie) POSITION NOMINEE NAME 8. PRESIDENT: 9. SECRETARY: 10. TREASURER: VICE PRESIDENTS OF: 11. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 12. EVENT: 13. MEMBERSHIP: 14. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Detach Here UNIVERSITY NAME:

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