Again on behalf of the LCN Board, we want to wish you a pleasant and fun stay in the beautiful Santa Barbara area!

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1 WELCOME TO LCN 10 March 26, 2010 Dear LCN Student Member, Welcome to the 2010 Lebanese Collegiate Network Annual Convention! We are very happy that you could make it to Santa Barbara and we look forward to spending quality time with you. Please take some time to skim through the welcome packet; it is jam packed with information about the convention: Convention Schedule Map of UCSB Campus Workshop details and much more We hope you enjoy the programs at the convention as much as we enjoyed preparing them for your benefit. The LCN convention was developed to improve your leadership skills, strengthen your University Lebanese Clubs, and of course, connect you with your peers nationwide in the hope of building long-lasting fruitful relationships. In the next few days, we hope you take the opportunity to introduce yourself to someone new. If at any point you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact any of our Board or Convention Committee members. Feel free to contact us by phone (please see the Stay Connected sheet). Again on behalf of the LCN Board, we want to wish you a pleasant and fun stay in the beautiful Santa Barbara area! Best Regards, Serge Haddad President Lebanese Collegiate Network Thalia Jarjour Vice President of Events Lebanese Collegiate Network LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

2 LCN 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS We hope you find the contents of the LCN 10 Welcome Packet useful as you experience the LCN 10 Convention. Please use this packet at your University Lebanese Club meetings. Thank you! LCN Welcome Packet Content Page # Schedule 3 Stay Connected 4 Be Involved 5 igive LCN Startup a ULC 8 Strengthen your ULC 9 Constitution 10 Bylaws 14 Five Year Strategic Plan 20 Workshop - Fundraising Material 22 Workshop - Parliamentary Procedure Material 28 Workshop - Write Track Admissions Material 34 Workshop - LebNet MS Project Material 38 LCN10 Business Meeting Agenda 45 VP of IT Letter 46 VP of IT Amendment Documents (summary) 47 VP of IT Amendments all - Signed 50 LCN Electoral Process 58 Nomination Forms of Candidates 61 Map of UCSB Campus 74 Out and About in Santa Barbara 75 Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

3 LCN 10 SCHEDULE SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2010 Time Event Location 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Registration Holiday Inn 4:00 PM 6:00 PM President's Forum & 5-Year Strategic Plan Holiday Inn 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Social Mixer / Icebreaker Holiday Inn SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010 UCSB 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Registration Student Resource Building Pastries & Food 9:00 AM 10:50 AM Welcome to LCN'10 Student Resource Building Welcome Packet Review Constitution & Bylaws 10:50 AM 1:10 PM Workshops Student Resource Building Workshop 1 - WriteTrack Admissions 30 minute intervals Workshop 2 - Fundraising for your ULC Workshop 3 - Parliamentary Procedures Workshop 4 - LebNet - Planning / MS Project 1:10 PM 2:00 PM Lunch Student Resource Building 2:00 PM 2:45 PM Business Meeting Student Resource Building Amendment Vote 2:45 PM 4:00 PM LCN Board Elections Student Resource Building 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Break / Election Committee tally votes. 4:15 PM 4:30 PM Elections Results and Announcements Student Resource Building 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Shuttle back and forth from and to Hotel 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Awards Ceremony Banquet Faculty Club President s Welcome Dinner Keynote Speaker recap of Convention Recognition & Awards LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

4 President Serge Haddad Loyola Marymount University (Undergrad) University of Southern California (Graduate) Major: Civil Engineering/Structural Graduation Date: 05/2002 & 12/2005 Los Angeles, CA Secretary Lara Saikali California State Polytechnic University of Pomona (Undergrad) California State University, Northridge (In-progress Graduate) Major: Geography Expected Graduation Date: 05/2010 La Verne, CA Treasurer Sevag Sislian University of Southern California (Undergrad) Major: Chemical Engineering Major: Mathematics/Economics Graduation Date: 05/2008 Phoenix, AZ VICE PRESIDENTS Information Technology Karim Khoury University of Balamand (Undergrad) University of Maryland at College Park (Graduate) Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduation Date: 02/2003 & 05/2005 Washington, D.C. Membership Diana Ayoub California State University, Los Angeles (Undergrad) University of West Los Angeles (Law School) Major: Political Science / Law Degree Expected Graduation Date: 06/2011 dayoub@mylcn.org Los Angeles, CA Public Relations Rami Haddad Oakland University (Undergrad & Grad) Major: Electrical Engineering Graduation Date: 05/2007 & 12/2008 rhaddad@mylcn.org Detroit, MI Events Thalia Jarjour University of California, Santa Barbara (Undergrad) Major: Communication and Business Economics Expected Graduation Date: 06/2010 tjarjour@mylcn.org Santa Barbara, CA Board of Directors LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

5 LCN 10 HOW TO BE INVOLVED Want to be an active LCN member, but not an elected officer? Please Serge at to learn more about the following committees 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

6 LCN 10 HOW TO BE INVOLVED Resume Workshop Committee Reports to the VP of Events Organizes workshops at ULCs to improve resumes and membership interviewing skills Goal is to have 8 Resume Workshops a year Public Relations Committee Reports to the VP of Public Relations Expose LCN to Media Outlets and reach out to non-students Connects LCN with other organizations Enhances the image of LCN in the community 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 winner of the Academic Excellence and Heritage Award Selects the winner of 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 Lebanon to enhance professional partnerships beneficial to the LCN membership Without your active participation the LCN does not exist. This is your organization, make it a success! Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

7 LCN 10 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

8 LCN 10 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, Diana Ayoub, at dayoub@mylcn.org or Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

9 LCN 10 - 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, Diana Ayoub, at dayoub@mylcn.org or Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

10 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/

11 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/

12 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/

13 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/

14 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/

15 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/

16 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/

17 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/

18 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/

19 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/

20 2009 Officer Retreat 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN By June 1 st of each of the following fiscal years, the Lebanese Collegiate Network will work to complete the listed milestones Pass amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws to eliminate executive board position of VP of Information Technology and make it a chair/consultant. 2. Host two non-student events that attract younger professionals. 3. Redefine the definitions of subscribing and general memberships. 4. Pay $200 to every ULC that includes the LCN logo on their shirts. 5. Appoint an LCN Trust Committee Chair to research the procedures and scope of the Trust. This will ensure an established long-term funding source of the LCN. 6. Organize a president s workshop during the Annual Convention for past, present and future ULC presidents in order to meet next year s ULC presidents. 7. Re-name and launch the student exchange program. Get at least two applications submitted. 8. Establish at least one more company to do information sessions for job opportunities for members Annual Convention to have a simultaneous second tract that includes nonstudents and young professionals. 2. Host four non-student events that attract younger professionals in four different states. 3. Increase Academic Excellence & Heritage Award to $2, Host 10 Resume Workshops annually. 5. Host convention in a new state. 6. Increase ULCs to Student attendance to reach 100 at the convention. 20

21 Officer Retreat 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 1. Allocate $500 for every subscribing ULC contingent upon an annual report and logos on LCN shirts. 2. Assist at least five LCN members find jobs. 3. Host convention in a new state. 4. Establish Professional of the Year award Host convention in a new state. 2. Assist at least ten LCN members find jobs. 3. Reassess and reestablish a new five year plan. 1. Host convention in a new state Establish the first trip to Lebanon, complimented by volunteering/interning at one of our affiliations or non profit organization in Lebanon. 3. Establish LCN Trust Fund. 21

22 F undraising Workshop Securing money from School Background information: Team A and B are assigned to get money from the school Only one team can receive money from the school The winning team is selected by the student board. Goal Each team needs to work to secure $5,000 using strategies they think will work The money will be used to organize an on campus ULC event. The school is from "Cedar University" The $5,000 will allow them to provide food, advertisement and materials for the event. Instructions When presenting to SAFB, please provide a description of the event, who your keynote speaker and the purpose of the event. Please touch upon what will your ULC bring to our campus. Please provide a basic budget currently in your club. Random Facts There will be off campus attendees ULC promotes smoking arguileh Evaluated on Professionalism Clarity Persuasion Factual Content Overall 22

23 Fundraising Workshop Securing money from Companies Background information: Team A and B are assigned to get money from the company Only one team can receive money from the company The winning team is selected by the student board. Goal Each team needs to secure $5,000 using strategies they think will work The money will be used to send students to organize an on campus ULC event. The school is from "Cedar University" The $5,000 will allow them to provide food, advertisement and materials for the event. Instructions When presenting to the company, please provide a description of the event, who your keynote speaker and the purpose of the event. Please touch upon how your ULC is unique or different from other organizations. Please provide a basic budget currently in your club. Random Your organization is affiliated with political organizations and CIA Your organization promotes smoking arguileh Evaluated on Professionalism Clarity Persuasion Factual Content Overall 23

24 Fundraising Workshop Building Relationships with Local Businesses and School Funding Boards Establishing relationships with local businesses and your University s finance board(s) is an important task. These are great sources of support in terms of financial assistance, in kind help, discounts and prizes. They can also play a significant role in helping your organization integrate into the community. If your organization needs a certain major contribution from the finance board or a specific local business, then the best way to approach this is to write a proposal and practice a presentation. Here are some tips on what to include in your proposal and/or presentation: 1. Briefly introduce your organization, its purpose, and what it does to benefit the community and students on campus. Focus on the nature, significance, and positive impacts of your initiatives and achievements in recent years. 2. Clearly state what kind of contribution you are seeking from the local business or funding board. This can be a specific amount of financial assistance [a budget breakdown is a very important aspect for university funding boards], a particular type of technology oriented or knowledge based help, discounts in purchasing goods and services from the local business, or donations of prizes to your upcoming events (such as trivia nights, culture shows, hafles, etc). 3. Explain the benefits such contribution will produce for your organization. What will your organization achieve in general with the valuable support from this university board or local business? And what specific tasks do you intend to complete, using the money or other kinds of assistance received from the funding board or business? 4. Explain the benefits such contribution will produce for the local business and entire campus. Start by mentioning how wonderful it is to be able to contribute to the community. Then specifically emphasize the benefits your organization is able to offer this business in terms of profile. Regarding University boards, emphasize the impact it will have on all (Lebanese and non Lebanese) students. Mention the benefits of community building, student networking, diversity and cultural awareness, and any academic, professional, and/or social benefits. In your proposal/presentation, you can include public relations materials such as pamphlets, newsletters and website links. Remember, being creative is crucial, as local businesses and University funding boards receive lots of requests for assistance from all kinds of community and campus organizations. TIP: It is always a good idea to make a budget breakdown showing overall expenses and making it appear as if the funding board/local business is contributing only a portion of what must be covered. Please visit for more information. 24

25 INSERT UNIVERSITY LETTERHEAD SAMPLE DONATION LETTER University Lebanese Club University Name ADDRESS DATE XYZ Company Address Dear (NAME of REPRESENTATIVE FROM XYZ Company), On behalf of (University Lebanese Club name) at the (University Name) (Tax ID # XX-XXX-XXX), we kindly request a donation (Specify your donation here: EX: $400, Complimentary Gift Cards, Discounted Services, etc) for an upcoming event we are sponsoring. On (date of event), (University Lebanese Club name) will be sponsoring (Name your Event here), a night full of cultural awareness and education. (Describe the event and its positive impacts/benefits, for example:) The event will include bellydance performances, traditional step dances, a comedy performance, student-run skits, and a professional keynote speaker. The event is extremely successful, drawing out over 450 students, faculty, and community members. It is a great event for both the campus and the community. It entertains and educates Middle Eastern and non- Middle Eastern attendees about cultural practices, traditions, food, and lifestyle. Along with being educational and social, it also serves as an alternative to substance-centered activities for children and students. With a budget totaling over (Budge $$), (University Lebanese Club NAME) is working hard to host a high quality event. Without community members and local businesses such as (XYZ Company), our events would not be possible. (How will the donation be used here, for example:) Your donation will be put towards purchasing complimentary baklava, sweets and tea for the reception. Your business will be publicly recognized for your contribution (Describe how XYZ will be recognized, for example:) on our programs, in our welcoming speech, and on the donor list banner at the entrance of the event. This opportunity will allow your business to be introduced to many new faces. It is our hope that your contribution will continue to assist our students and community members in recognizing your business in the future. If you have any questions, (Contact Info here) please feel free to contact (NAME, TITLE of UNIVERSITY LEBANESE CLUB, at PHONE). Thank you in advance for your support of our mission, our students, and our community. Sincerely, President University Lebanese Club University Name 25

26 $6, University Sponsored Revenue $5, $4, $3, $2, $1, $- Arizona State University Cal Poly Pomona George Washington University Loyola Marymount University Oakland University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University University of Southern California University Sponsored Revenue University Lebanese Clubs 26

27 $10, $9, Company / Fundraiser Revenue $8, $7, $6, $5, $4, $3, $2, $1, $- Arizona State University Cal Poly Pomona George Washington University Loyola Marymount University Oakland University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University University of Southern California Company / Fundraiser Revenue University Lebanese Club 27

28 Parliamentary Procedure Workshop Voting Members in Attendance Background information: You are members of a Lebanese Club and students will soon be walking into the middle of our meeting late. We will be in the middle of our agenda. The Lebanese Club is having a hafle in three weeks. The budget for the hafle is $1,500. A group of students from our club wants to remove $500 from the budgeted amount to put towards purchasing club t shirts to sell at the hafle. It is up to you to decide if this motion is the best thing for the Lebanese Club. Procedural Issue: MOTION Kristel will move to allocate $500 from the line item budget for the hafle to a new line item T shirt sales. A second will come from the audience. Discussion will ensue. YOUR GOAL: To actively participate in the discussion, to actively listen to both sides and to vote on the motion as you see fit when the discussion is over. You may also ABSTAIN from the vote. Parliamentary Terms You Should Watch For: 1. Previous Question 2. Amending a Motion 3. Objecting 4. Voting YAY, NAY or ABSTAIN 5. Having the Floor 6. Presiding Officer 7. I Move ; I Second ; Discussion ; Vote Possible outcomes: 1. Tie Vote 2. Motion Passes with a majority vote 3. Motion Fails 4. Amending the Motion to find a compromise for example: a. Amend the original motion to allocate $300 instead of $

29 LCN 10 RUNNING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS This document is a summary of some important points to consider when running meetings. Robert Rules of Order (Newly Revised) or A couple sample parliamentary procedures are below: How many amendments can be made to a main motion at the same time? Answer: Two. Does an informal call for the question stop debate and require a vote at that time? Answer: No, a formal motion to call the question, requiring a second must be made and approved in order to stop the debate, and requires a 2/3 vote) Have a Reason to Meet When and where to hold a meeting are important considerations. However, the very first questions a planner should ask are, "Why are we holding this meeting?" and, "What do we want to accomplish?" If there are no clear-cut answers to these questions, think twice about holding the meeting. The dates or frequency of some meetings, such as standing committees or meetings of the Board, may be set by the bylaws. Where to hold particular meetings is often decided by cost, custom, room availability or amount of space needed. You may be able to meet at an officer's business address or you may need to meet at a hotel. The time set for the meeting and how long it will run should be given careful consideration. Meetings held at the end of the day seldom hold members unless a meal and/or social hour are included. Optimum times for most business-related meetings are 10:00 am or 2:00 pm Whatever timetable and location you choose, stick to it so that members become familiar with the routine and can plan more easily well in advance. Know Who Participates The matter of who attends ASCE meetings is seldom left up to the leader. Participants are most often elected or appointed to positions, or they may simply volunteer. In working committees, it's best to limit the number of members; optimum size is 5-15 members. If there is no limit on committee size and you have more than 15, divide the members into smaller groups and charge each group with specific, defined tasks. The Agenda Do not conduct a meeting without a written agenda. Agendas should be typed up and distributed to all participants well in advance to give them time to prepare. The agenda should include the date, place and anticipated schedule of the meeting. The names of all participants should be given, together with the subjects, background information and the status of material to be discussed. Most important, the agenda should clearly set forth the agenda of the meeting (and possibly the time allotted for each topic). A wellconstructed agenda will give the meeting purpose and keep it on track. The meeting leader should not allow the group to wander from the agenda. Schedule the most controversial subjects early in the agenda to allow sufficient time for discussion; however, set time limits for discussion of all items on the agenda. Be sure to orient new members of the committee prior to the meeting. Provide minutes of the previous Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

30 LCN 10 RUNNING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS meeting and other background materials necessary to acquaint the newest members with the issues to be discussed. Seating Arrangements A critical factor in determining the outcome of a meeting is the seating arrangement. For small groups, a round or oval table is best. A wide rectangular or U-shaped arrangement works well for larger groups. Larger groups requiring a lot of writing or note taking might consider a schoolroom setup. If a purpose of the meeting is to increase interaction or networking among members, distribute the group among several round tables. Regardless of the setup, the chair or leader of the meeting should be visible by all participants. Start on Time Always start the meeting on time. Don't wait for anyone; it sets a bad precedent and discourages others from being on time. Take your watch off at the beginning of the meeting and place it on the table before you. This signals that you intend to stick to the schedule. Briefly state the purpose of the meeting. Emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive atmosphere, especially in meetings where controversial or sensitive issues are to be discussed. Participants should introduce themselves before beginning discussion. During the Meeting Be sure the group is focused on the same content. Use a flip chart for listing key points. They are also helpful for defusing heated discussion as it can disassociate the idea from the person proposing it. Before adjourning, review the main points discussed, review conclusions and action items developed, determine who is responsible for each action item, and be sure that all participants are in agreement. After the Meeting After the meeting adjourns, the leader still has much to do. The results of the most successful meeting will slip away if they are not put into concrete form immediately. Set up a standard form for recording the results, or minutes, from the meeting. Include the date, time, names of participants, conclusions reached and action items decided. Minutes should never record verbatim discussions or all comments relative to a subject, but rather should simply report decisions made and actions proposed. Killer Phrases A key element of successful facilitation is the ability to promote a positive atmosphere, encouraging collaboration and conversation among all the participants. The surest way to inhibit open discussion is "killer" phrases, i.e. phrases which may demean or intimidate participants and stop discussion cold. Here are a few sample "killer phrases" and more tactful phrasing for each: Killer phrases 1. That's not the right answer! Better: "Does anyone else agree?" or "Who else has an answer?" or "Does anyone have a different solution to suggest?" 2. "Who wants to be the first one to start?" Better: "Who would like to begin the discussion?" or suggest that participants tackle the problem in teams and suggest possible solutions to the group Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

31 LCN 10 RUNNING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS 3. "You can't do it that way!" or "That doesn't sound right." Better: "Let's analyze that as a group" or "Who else would like to comment?" 4. "You're not listening to what I say." Better: "What makes you say that?" 5. "Surely someone has a comment to make." Better: "How does everyone feel about that statement (or situation, comment, etc.?)" 6. "Do you really believe that?!" Better: "Does anyone else agree or disagree with that statement?" 7. "Stick to the question." Better: "It seems that we are getting off track." or "We can develop that thought later after we complete discussion on this matter." 8. "What you are saying does not make sense." Better: "Could you elaborate on that statement?" or "Does everyone understand the question?" or "Could you please repeat that," and then repeat the statement back to the participant to make sure you fully understand the question or proposition, if you are unclear. Getting the Most From the Group 1. Ask open-ended questions. In general, questions that can be answered with "Yes" or "No" do not generate much new thinking. Try to phrase questions in ways that require explanations, such as, "Why?," "How?," "In what ways.." 2. Encourage group members to supply examples to support their position 3. Don't dismiss an old idea. Instead, call on different people to gain anew perspective on the idea and see if the group can bring it into focus. 4. Use the three most powerful words in the group leader's book of tricks: "Tell me more." All ideas are fragile at birth. These three words allow for expansion and discussion. 5. Remain neutral and don't compete. Even if you favor an idea, don't show it. You are in a powerful position. It's easy to manipulate the group toward one view. Guard against that at all costs. 6. Listen carefully for what is not being said - hidden messages such as body language, tone of voice, etc. 7. Note if someone makes a point and then backs off because they feel it's a point that has already been made. Urge the person to share the point again. You never know? Dealing with Problems In nearly every group, someone will not willingly participate as readily as the majority of the group. Keep in mind that some people merely like to hear everyone else before speaking. Very often, these are the people who have thought the problem over and can offer a new and creative insight. However, sometimes you may encounter a person who wants to dominate the discussion. When this happens: 1. Direct questions away from the individual. 2. Ask the person to "hold that thought." 3. Tell the dominator that you need another point of view. 4. Ask the person to make a note of their point and you will "get back to it." 5. Ask the group to comment on the dominator's primary point. If there is no discussion, then move on. 6. If the steps above do not work, quietly pull the "dominator" aside during the first convenient break and ask them to take a lower profile. Make clear it is not that you don't want their input, you simply feel that others are holding back. Never confront a participant during the meeting; other members may wonder if they are next and the creative spirit will likely shut down. 7. Some conflict can occur in any group environment. In fact it is a necessary and potent ingredient in creativity. To gain the most from conflict: Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

32 LCN 10 RUNNING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS a. Clarify each point. Restate or paraphrase controversial or incendiary statements. This gives people time to cool down. b. Look for similarities in points of view. Just one point of agreement may lead to consensus. c. Lower the pressure by having other members of the group state the conflicting points. Hearing others repeat what they have said may change the tune (and the tone!) of group members who have taken a hard line. d. Have the conflicting parties argue each other's points. This too may help those in conflict see either the strength or the weakness in their positions. Close Strong At the end of your session, depending on your objective, single out the most promising ideas. Given the number of ideas a highly productive group may turn out, this may appear to be nearly impossible. If so, here are few tips: 1. Allow the group 5 or 10 minutes to review the ideas. 2. Give each participant $100 in imaginary money to "spend" on the ideas they feel are the best or most creative solutions to the problem. If a participant thinks that Idea # 37 is just great, he or she may want to spend $60 on it, leaving $40 to spend on other ideas. 3. Have group members report the amounts they spent. Record the totals next to each idea and identify the top five. Follow-Up You're beat. A hard-driving session can take it out of you, but it's a great feeling. Take down the flip chart sheets and notes you have taped to the walls and put them in order. Get them typed right away before the information gets cold. Type the top five ideas separately. This is the hard-core information you were after. Keep the other sheets in case some other solutions or directions have emerged from the discussions. This article was excerpted and adapted from How to Conduct Meetings That Get Results, 1998 and from Floyd Hurt's book, Rousing Creativity: Think New Now! $ 48. Hurt is founder and president of Probe, Inc., a full-service marketing/advertising agency. Web site: Found at: Donate as you shop! LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

33 8 LCN 10 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: /27/2010 Sample Agenda - Mock University Lebanese Club Meeting 33

34 Annual Convention University of California Santa Barbara + WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS? + Professional & Admissions Workshop Personal Statement Supplementary Essays Admissions Resume/Curriculum Vitae Addendum Letters of Recommendation Wait List/Reapplication Strategy March 26-28, 28, (888) WRIT-TRK TRK + WHAT SHOULD AN APPLICANT DO TO PREPARE FOR THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS? + WHAT IS THE ANATOMY OF A STELLAR PERSONAL STATEMENT? Solicit Letters of Recommendation Compile list of desired schools and deadlines Brainstorm and Draft Personal Statement Revise Resume to suit academic format Submit application well in advance (888) WRIT-TRK TRK Introduction: capture the reader. Essay Body: articulate a compelling story School/Program Paragraph: location, programs, faculty, future opportunities Conclusion: bring the essay back full circle (888) WRIT-TRK TRK 34

35 + HOW CAN AN APPLICANT RESONATE WITH THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE? + HOW CAN AN APPLICANT RESONATE WITH THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE? Tailor Your Voice and Style to Your Audience Use a Proactive Theme and Colorful Language Embellish Your Narrative Without Fictionalizing It Research Your Program, and Integrate Program-Specific Elements Into Your Piece Do Not Regurgitate Your Resume Ask Yourself: How Do I Enhance the Program, or Community (888) WRIT-TRK TRK (888) WRIT-TRK TRK + HOW DO YOU DIVERSIFY? + HOW DO YOU DIVERSIFY? Minority, immigrant, international student or first-generation American? Are your academic interests or professional goals unique? First member of your family to attend college or graduate school? Gender or ethnic group underrepresented in your field? Indigent, working class, or single-parent family? (888) WRIT-TRK TRK (888) WRIT-TRK TRK 35

36 + HOW DO YOU DIVERSIFY? + WHY WRITE TRACK ADMISSIONS? Experienced hardship? International Travel? Personalized One-on on-one Consulting Insider Admissions Expertise Identifying Each Client s s Core Strengths Life Changing Experience? Prioritizing Client Needs to Meet Deadlines Constructing a Compelling Story Competitive Pricing (Off Season Discounts) (888) WRIT-TRK TRK (888) WRIT-TRK + WHICH PROGRAMS DOES WRITE TRACK ADMISSIONS COVER? MBA Programs Law School Masters & PhD Programs Medical, Dentistry, Pharmacy & Public Health Programs Undergraduate & College Transfer International Student Strategy Fellowships, Scholarships, & Grants Professional Services + WHERE DOES WRITE TRACK ADMISSIONS LEAD YOU? 93% are admitted to one of their top choice programs Yale Law School Harvard Kennedy School of Government Stanford School of Business UCSF School of Medicine Columbia School of Int l l & Policy Affairs UPENN Wharton School of Business UC-Berkeley School of Law Princeton University NYU School of Dentistry (888) WRIT-TRK TRK (888) WRIT-TRK TRK 36

37 + WHERE DOES WRITE TRACK ADMISSIONS LEAD YOU? HOW TO CONTACT US? 93% are admitted to one of their top choice programs Northwestern Kellogg School of Business Oxford, Cambridge, LSE Georgetown Law University of Toronto, McGill Fulbright Fellowship Teach For America Michigan School of Law UCLA-Anderson Anderson School of Business And other top programs (888) WRIT-TRK TRK + info@writetrackadmissions.com (888) WRIT-TRK TRK 37

38 LebNet Cyrille Habis Project Management / Microsoft Project Workshop Objective: The purpose of this workshop is to give a basic Microsoft project tutorial as well as introduce basic project management concepts such as: resources, workload estimation, load balancing, time estimation, risk assessment, risk management, deliverables, human factors and people management. The workshop will introduce a simple project management problem and require the audience to use Microsoft Project to build a schedule, set deliverables and dates and plan good execution using milestones, intermediate checkpoints and adequate metrics. There is no right answer or perfect project plan, the idea is to make the audience aware of key factors that need to be considered in order to successfully plan and run a project. Open questions will be asked during the workshop, and active participation and discussion will be strongly encouraged. Project planning problem statement: You are the president of the Lebanese club of a University (shall not be named) and you are asked to organize an event to promote a fellowship that sends 10 non Lebanese students to Lebanon for the summer to work on an educational program for children in need. This fellowship program was put in place by the Lebanese Non Profit Organization (shall not be named) in order to raise test scores for elementary school students in the country, as well as promote Lebanese heritage in American universities. The official of the Lebanese Non Profit Organization has given you the following constraints: 1. Promote the program as widely as possible expecting over 100 applicants 2. Create an application format consisting of three 250 world limit essays & a resume 3. Include the names and contact of the 5 people to select the 10 winners 4. Develop a timeline for critical decisions and submit your plan by October 10th (today is October 1st) 5. His strong desire to have a ceremony to announce the winners on the Lebanese Independence Day (November 22nd... but you knew that) LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

39 LebNet Cyrille Habis Project Management / Microsoft Project Workshop Organize the logistics and program of the awards ceremony. Include: Lebanese food, a presentation portion of the fellowship program, a cultural awareness presentation on Lebanon and the announcement of the winners. List resources and existing organizations and how they can assist in your planning. As President of the Lebanese club (Ali Shaghil), you have the following resources at your disposal: Farid Kislen, Vice President, not your best recruit as he has not been very dedicated to the Lebanese club and its mission. You have moderate confidence on his ability to get things done right and on time. Nadine Hamshariye, Secretary, always willing to help, but is swamped with projects and finals the entire month of October. Rami Masari, Treasurer, new to the board, his dedication and capabilities are still unknown. George Sari3, active new member, not part of your board but always willing to help and seems to be a prospective board member. A budget of $1,000 Develop a project plan using the template prepared for you on Microsoft Project taking into account the constraints above, make any assumption that you feel is necessary. During the first half of the workshop, you should focus on timeframe, deliverables and managing some of the risks of the project. The second half of the workshop will initiate discussions on various developments in the project execution, the goal being to evaluate how good your plan is and to identify best prevention measures and courses of action. LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

40 About LebNet LebNet is a "loosely structured" network of US professionals of Lebanese descent working in the technology sector, mostly in the Bay Area. This network which includes more than 100 people started in 1999 and is built on relationships and volunteerism. The agenda of LebNet is focused solely on professional and social issues. LebNet does NOT promote or allow any discussions around politics, religion, or ethnicity. LebNet is open to all Lebanese professionals, mostly by referrals and currently includes people from Fortune 500, Venture Capitals, Start ups, Entrepreneurs, Academia and small business owners. All discussions are currently conducted in a group format hosted on Google Groups. The discussions are not open to the public, and are only shared with LebNet members. LebNet Goals Connect, expand, support, recruit, mentor, and learn Raise visibility of the Lebanese technology community in the Bay Area Support technology (IT) projects in Lebanon and in the Middle East Join LebNet To join LebNet, please request to be added to the LebNet Linkedin group or contact Cyrille Habis: cyrille.habis@gmail.com LEBANESE COLLEGIATE NETWORK P.O. Box LOS ANGELES, CA

41 Project Management Project Management Workshop Cyrille Habis LCN Convention 2010 University of California, Santa Barbara 03/27/2010 Problem Statement Project Management Please take 2 minutes to read the problem statement You are the president of the Lebanese club of a University You are asked to promote a fellowship program by sending 10 non Lebanese students to Lebanon for the summer to work on an educational program for children in need to raise test scores for Lebanese elementary students to promote Lebanese heritage in American universities 41

42 Deliverables/Tasks Framework of PM Time How long will it take? Project Management Resources (People/Money) $ $ 100 Applicants 5 selection committee 10 winners Banquet to honor Start October 1 st End November 22 nd Ali Shaghil George Sari3 Nadine Hamshariye Rami Masari FaridKislen $1,000 Poor performance in one area will impact another area Microsoft Project Project Management A tool to help you manage projects A calendar for deliverables and people Helps to visualize and anticipate Like any other tool: helps but will not run the project for you 42

43 Risks An event we can imagine that has a probability of happening in the future Project Management How do you handle it? Mitigate Control Transfer ACTIVELY MANAGE RISK AT ALL TIMES DURING PROJECT = BE PROACTIVE Risk #1 Project Management EVENT DESCRIPTION: Farid Kislen: Maaaan, I m really sorry, I know this is due today, but I got really sick and couldn t get it done THINK: How could I have mitigated the situation? How can I control the situation? How can I transfer the Risk? 43

44 Risk #2 Project Management EVENT DESCRIPTION: Two members of the selection committee have not responded to any of your s and are MIA a week before the list of winners is due THINK: How could I have mitigated the situation? How can I control the situation? How can I transfer the Risk? Risk #3 Project Management EVENT DESCRIPTION Today is November 15 th, and you only have 20 applications THINK: How could I have mitigated the situation? How can I control the situation? How can I transfer the Risk? Resources Project Management Contact us: Cyrille Habis cyrille.habis@gmail.com Patrick Sislian psislian@mylcn.org Web: apex.vtc.com/project 2007.php 44

45 LCN 10 BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Date: Saturday, March 27 th, 2010 Time: Location: Purposes: Invitees: 2:00 PM PST University of California, Santa Barbara 1. Approval of Election Committee Members 2. Approval of Resolution thanking UCSB 3. VP of IT Amendment Serge Haddad, LCN President Presiding Officer Lara Saikali, LCN Secretary Sevag Sislian, LCN Treasurer Thalia Jarjour, LCN Vice President of Events Rami Haddad, LCN Vice President of Public Relations Diana Ayoub, LCN Vice President of Membership Karim Khoury, LCN Vice President of Information Technology Legislative Branch LCN Membership 1. Call to order a. Roll Call & Introductions b. Approval of the Meeting Agenda c. Approval of the Meeting Minutes Report of Officers: a. President i. Table Action Item review b. VP of Events i. Approval of the Lebanese Club at UCSB Resolution c. VP of IT i. Karim Khoury s letter d. Secretary i. Approval of the VP of IT Constitutional Amendment ii. Approval of the VP of IT Bylaws Amendment iii. Approval of the Election Committee e. Treasurer f. VP of Membership g. VP of Public Relations 3. New Business 4. Program or Announcements a. Elections b. Awards Dinner 5. Adjournment Next Meeting Date: Time: Location: TBD TBD Various 45

46 March 26, 2010 Dear LCN membership, I would like to apologize for not being able to attend the LCN 2010 Convention in Santa Barbara as I will be overseas on a work trip from March 26 until April 3 rd. I have nothing, but the utmost confidence that you will have an amazing LCN experience. Your presence at the convention is the reason why LCN is drastically improving every year. You are the foundation of the LCN. It is all about you, the members. We are here to serve you, and I am sure that our President Serge Haddad is going to passionately mention this a gazillion times during the convention I also would like to thank the board for their dedication, hard work and effort in organizing this convention, and congratulate the new executive board. Welcome to the LCN family! Please know that I am in support of the Constitutional Amendment to eliminate the Vice President of Information Technology position as an elected office. In my opinion, this will make things more efficient for years to come and I look forward to serving the LCN as an appointed Information Technology chair should the Legislative Branch vote to pass it. I am confident that my absence will not alter your experience in any way during that weekend and I am sure that you will all have a blast in Santa Barbara. Sincerely, Karim Khoury Vice President of Information Technology Co Founder Lebanese Collegiate Network 46

47 LCN Vice President of Information Technology Summary of Amendments to Eliminate Officer Position Constitution Articles requiring amendment Constitution Article IV; 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. PROPOSED REVISION: Constitution Article IV; Section 2 The Board is composed of six (6) elected Executive Officers. The Board includes the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Vice Presidents of Public Relations, Membership, and Events. Bylaws Articles requiring an amendment Bylaws Article III, 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. PROPOSED REVISION: Bylaws Article III, Section 2 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. Bylaws Article III, Section 6 (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. Page 1 of 3 47

48 LCN Vice President of Information Technology Summary of Amendments to Eliminate Officer Position (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. NOTE PROPOSED REVISION: Delete entire clause of (4): Vice President of Information Technology. Distribute text under VP of PR and VP of Membership as shown below. Bylaws Article III, Section 6 (4) Vice President of Membership The VP of Membership shall oversee all LCN membership related duties. 4.1 The VP of Membership shall advertise activities, events, and goals to the membership. 4.2 The VP of Membership shall increase the membership of LCN by a Board approved projected percentage at the beginning of each year. 4.3 The VP of Membership shall be in frequent and direct contact with all ULC Presidents to strengthen their network and involvement within LCN. 4.4 The VP of Membership shall publish a quarterly newsletter and distribute to all members, ULC Presidents, and other organizations. 4.5 The VP of Membership shall create a database of members registered with LCN and ensure the availability of such information in a secure manner. Page 2 of 3 48

49 LCN Vice President of Information Technology Summary of Amendments to Eliminate Officer Position PROPOSED REVISION: PROPOSED REVISION: (5) Vice President of Public Relations The VP of Public Relations (PR) shall publicize and promote LCN to the general public. 5.1 The VP of PR shall actively seek contacts in different media outlets. 5.2 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. 5.3 The VP of PR shall seek media presence at specified LCN events with board approval. 5.4 The VP of PR shall maintain the official LCN website. 5.5 The VP of PR shall ensure the ease and security of online communications among the Board. 5.6 The VP of PR shall support the IT needs of the Board as needed. (6) Vice President of Events The VP of Events shall plan all events relevant to LCN. 6.1 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. 6.2 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. Bylaws Article VII; 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. PROPOSED REVISION: Bylaws Article VII; 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 four (4) Executive Officers. A minimum of 4 affirmative votes is necessary to approve a motion. Bylaws Article IX; Section 3 The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after five (5) affirmative votes from the Board during a monthly Board meeting. PROPOSED REVISION: Bylaws Article IX; Section 3 The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after four (4) affirmative votes from the Board during a monthly Board meeting. Bylaws Article IX; 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. PROPOSED REVISION: Bylaws Article IX; Section 5 If an amendment is adopted by three ULC presidents, but is not passed by the Board, then the ULC presidents can re-adopt the amendment and pass it by obtaining the endorsement of two thirds of the registered Legislative Branch. Page 3 of 3 49

50 P.O. Box Los Angeles,CA lebanese collegiate network.org CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT Tracking Number: 0'1 '0 - G - Iv -0 '2. Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article IV; 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. Proposed new Constitution text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): The Board is composed of six (6) elected Executive Officers. The Board includes the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Vice Presidents of Public Relations, Membership, and Events. c.o...t ;h<.t ;0... Purpose for-by/tlwsamendment: Per five year strategic plan, as adopted by the board in June 2009, the position of Vice President of Information Technology should be eliminated by the start of the fiscal year. This position requires certain technical skills and therefore reduces the pool of candidates available to be nominated for this position. Furthermore, since the website has already been created, transferring information, data, usernames and passwords to a new VP of IT will prove to be more burdensome. Also, the current VP of IT would not like to return for a third year as an officer but has accepted the offer of being brought on as a consultant or chair. The proposed amendment would require the IT lead to report to the VP of Public Relations. Bylaw changes should also occur for: Article III; Section 6 Article VII; Section 4 Article IX; Section 3 Article IX; Section 5 Endorsements President: President: President: f\2:(\=' A=\,="L"CCJ(), =U,--,ri'--.:.", ~.+~ 3C\.,k\,r. N ~1'),.e.9" University Printed Name Kj{V\A ~'Mb Printed Name &\t(e ~4 if,jj Ii" Printed Name Lebanese Collegiate NetworkIP.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

51 P.O. Box los Angeles, CA lebanese collegiate network.org BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number OCf/{Z- B Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article III: Section 2: The Board is composed of sevell (7) elected Executive Officers. Each Board member is respollsible for the organization of their respective committees. The Executive Officers are responsible for accomplishing the goals set forth ill this Article for the fiscal year. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): Each Board member is responsible for the organization oft/leir respective committees. The Executive Officers are responsible for accomplishing the goals set forth in this Article tor the fiscal year. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: The first sentence, "The Board is composed ofsevell (7) elected Executive Orticers.", has been deleted since it is already found in the LCN Constitution under Article IV Section 2. Repetition between the Constitution and Bylaws may prove to be problematic when an amendment is required. No changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Endorsements President: A#eA\(fM Un: Ii ea.s; 7 University Presid ent: President: t.0ii...q!1l[!j:4'a? S:A(t\..kJ Printed Name fv\jj'~hc~ Printe Name CV,\C{ Printed Name \'.\et njn A:rub C;tltFttL' ~~NM SignaiOre -- c/....! Lebanese Collegiate NetworkIP.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

52 .. 'fijl p.o. Box Los Angcles,CA lebanese collegiate network.org f~ 'D.f BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: 0'110_- 8-III- 0' Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article III: Section 6: (I) Presidellt 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 COl11mon to LeN. 1.2 The President shall ensure that monthly meetings occur for the Board. 1.3 The Presidenl shall proctor the monthly meelillgs. In the absellce ofthe Presidellt, the Presidellt will appoint a Vice President to be the Presiding Officer. 1.4 The President shall be responsible for quality control ofall Board publications and announcements related to LCN. (2) Seco-eflll)' The Secretary shall administer all LeN related docllments. 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 oftl1e board meeting. 2.4 The Secretary shall archive all LCN related doeumenls. (3) Trensurer The Treasurer shall secure an approved budget by the Board to support all ofand objectives ofeach year. 3.1 The Treasurer shall produce and secure a board approved anllual budget. 3.2 The Treasurer shall prepare monthly financial reports tracking the budget's status. 3.3 The Treasurer shall store all LCN fiuancial documents and provide the Secretary a copy or such documenls. 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 ofall LCN financial documents. (4) Vice Presideut of Jurormatiou Techuology The VP of Information Technology (IT) shall plan, design, deploy, and maintain IT related projecls that are cssential for the operation ofthe organization. 4.1 The VP of IT shall creale and maintain Ihe omcial LCN website. 4.2 The VP of IT shall create a database of members regislered with LCN and ensure the availability ofsuch information in a secure manner. 4.3 The VP of IT shall ensure the ease and security ofonline communications among the Board. 4.4 The VP of IT shall support Ihe IT needs ofthe Board as needed. (5) Vice President of Membership The VP of Membership shall oversee all LCN membership relaled dulies. 5.1 The VP of Membership shall advel1ise activities, events, and goals to the membership. 5.2 The VI' of Membership shall increase the membership of LCN by a Board approved projected percentage at Ihe beginning ofeach year. 5.3 The VI' of Membership shall be in rrequent and direct contacl wilh all ULC Presidents 10 strengthen their network and involvement within LeN. 5.4 The VP of Membership shall publish a quarterly newsletter and distribute to all members, ULC Presidents, and other organizations, Lebanese Collegiate Network 1P.o. Box Los Angeles, CA

53 P.O. Box los Angeles,CA lebanese collegiate network.org f...~.2. C~ Lf BYLAWS AMENDMENT (6) Vice President of Pnblie Relations The VI' of Public Relations (PR) shall publicize and promote LCN to the general public. 6.1 The VI' of PR shall actively seck contacts in difterent media outlets. 6.2 The VI' ofpr shall promptly provide a press release for all events. The VI' ofpr 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 VI' of Events shall plan all events relevant to LCN. 7.1 The VI' 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 VI' 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. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): (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 LeN. 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 ofall Board publications and announcements related to LCN. (2) Secretary The Secretmy shall administer all LCN related documents. 2.1 The Sccretmy shall guarantee the meeting agenda is ready and to be distributed to the 130ard no latcr than one day before the meeting. 2.2 Thc Secretary shall have the President review the meeting minutes and agenda before distribution. 2.3 The SecretaJ)' shall record and distribute meeting minutes within three days or the board meeting. 2.4 The Seeretmy shall archive all LCN related documents. (3) Trellsu re,' The Treasurer shall secure an approved bndget by lhe Board to support all ofand objectives ofeach year. 3.1 The Treasurer shall produce and secure a board approved annual budget. 3.2 The Treasurer shall prepare mollthly financial reports tracking the budget's status. 3.3 The Treasurer shall store all LCN financial documents and provide the Secretary a copy ofsuch 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 aeeessibil ity ofall LCN financial documents. (4) Vice Presideut of Membership The VI' ofmembership shall oversee all LCN membership related duties. 4.1 The VP of Membership shall advel1ise activities, events, and goals to the membership. 4.2 The VI' of Membership shall increase lhe membership of LCN by a Board approved projected percentage at the beginning ofeach year. 4.3 The VI' of Membership shall be in fl'equent and direct contact with all ULC Presidents to strengthen their network and involvement within LCN. 4.4 The VI' of Membership shall publish a quarlerly newsletler and distribute to all members, ULC Presidents, and other organizations. Lebanese Collegiate Network 1P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

54 P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA lebanese collegiate network,org r"1e. '3 Df Lj BYLAWS AMENDMENT 4.5 The VP of Membership shall create a database ofmembers registered with LCN and ensure the availability of such information in a secure manner. (5) Vice President of Public Relations The VP of Public Rclations (PR) shall publicize and promote LCN to the general public. 5.1 The VP of PR shall actively seek contacts in different media outlets. 5.2 The VP of PR shall promptly provide a press release for all evcnts. The VP of PR shall submit all press releases to the Board two days prior to the tentative release date for approval. 5.3 The VP of PR shall seek media presence at specified LCN events with board approval. 5.4 The VP of PR shall maintain the official LCN website. 5.5 The VP of PR shall ensure the ease and security of online communications among the Board. 5.6 The VP ofpr shall support the IT needs ofthe Board as needed. (6) Vice President of Events The VP of Events shall plan all events relevant to LCN. 6.1 The VP of Events shall ensure that above all, The Annual LeN Convention is carried out every year in the month of March or April. 6.2 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 J and logistics. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: Per five year strategic plan, as adopted by the board in June 2009, the position of Vice President of Information Technology should be eliminated by the start of the fiscal year. This position requires certain technical skills and therefore reduces the pool of candidates available to be nominated for this position. Furthermore, since the website has already been created, transferring information, data, usernames and passwords to a new VP of IT will prove to be more burdensome. Also, the current VP of IT would not like to return for a third year as an officer but has accepted the offer of being brought on as a consultant or chair. The proposed amendment would require the IT lead to report to the VP of Public Relations. Bylaw changes should also be required for: Article VII; Section 4 Article IX; Section 3 Article IX; Section 5 Changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Article IV Section 2 in the Constitution must be amended in order for this Bylaw amendment to take affect on June 1" President: President: President: Lebanese Collegiate Network I P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA go

55 . P.O. Box ~fi)l Los Angeles. CA lebanese collegiate network.org BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: O'l/!!-B-/X -03 Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article IX: Section 3: The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after five (5) affirmative votes from the Board during a mouthly Board meeting. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): The Amendment shall be immediately adopted after four (4) affirmative votes ltom the Board during a monthly Board meeting. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: Per five year strategic plan, as adopted by the board in June 2009, the position of Vice President of Information Technology should be eliminated by the start of the fiscal year, Should this change occur, the number of officers will be reduced from 7 to 6 officers, As such, the number of votes required to approve motions should also be reduced to four affirmative votes, Bylaw changes should also be required for: Article III; Section 6 Article VII; Section 4 Article IX; Section 5 Changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Article IV Section 2 in the Constitution must be amended in order for this Bylaw amendment to take affect on June 1" 2010, President: President: President: Endorsemenfs AIY\.~\("V\ \It\I~W:l~1 -PCArv.-v.. }\Q~VY\~ University I Printed Name?!,,,,'V r/suz/?r/luniveftity ()'lrj-m-,u', ~~ (;l)>11 n11 G- Unl ers Lebanese Collegiate Network IP,O, Box Los Angeles, CA www,lebanesecoliegiatenetwork,org 55

56 p.o. Box los Angeles,CA lebanese collegiate network.org BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: O"l/rz- 8-IX-OS Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article IX: Section 5: Ifan 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 oftwo thirds oftile registered Legislative Branch. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include Ihe new Article and Seclion number sequence): Ifan amendment is adopted by three ULC presidents, but is not passed by the Board, then the ULC presidents can rc adopt the amendment and pass it by obtaining the endorsement of two thirds of the registered Legislative Branch. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: Per five year strategic plan, as adopted by the board in June 2009, the position of Vice President of Information Technology should be eliminated by the start of the fiscal year. Should this change occur, the number of officers will be reduced from 7 to 6 officers. As such, the number of votes required to approve motions should aiso be reduced to four affirmative votes. It is beneficial not to repeat "four votes" another time within the Bylaws in order to avoid amendment conflicts and inefficiencies. Bylaw changes should also be required for: Article III; Section 6 Article VII; Section 4 Article IX; Section 3 Changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Article IV Section 2 in the Constitution must be amended in order for this Bylaw amendment to take affect on June 1' Endorsements ~\la~ Printed Name N~,~ Si9~ Ne1rt:b ' President: Gr4..Cf} S'lt i ~(/ L' Printed Name Signatur,e Lebanese Collegiate Network IP.O. Box Los Angeles, CA

57 ro.box Los Angeles,CA lebanese collegiate network.org BYLAWS AMENDMENT Tracking Number: O'lItZ.-B- VII - 0'1 Date of Submission: Author of Amendment: Serge Michael Haddad Article and Section number to be changed: Article VII; Section 4: No Executive Board meeting may approve a Illotion without the presence of a quorum. A quorum is defined by the attendance orl1o less than 5 Executive Officers. A minimum or5 affirmative votes is necessary to approve a motion. Proposed new Bylaws text (please include the new Article and Section number sequence): No Executive Board meeting may approve a Illotion without the presence ofa quorum. A quorum is defined by the attendance ofno less than four (4) Executive Officers. A minimum 01'4 affirmative votes is necessary to approve a Illotion. Purpose for Bylaws amendment: Per five year strategic plan, as adopted by the board in June 2009, the position of Vice President of Information Technology should be eliminated by the start of the fiscal year. Should this change occur, the number of officers will be reduced from 7 to 6 officers. As such, the quorum should be reduced to four and the number of votes required to approve motions should also be reduced to four affirmative votes. Bylaw changes should also be required for: Article III; Section 6 Article IX; Section 3 Article IX; Section 5 Changes to the Constitution are required upon approval of this amendment. Article IV Section 2 in the Constitution must be amended in order for this Bylaw amendment to take affect on June 1"2010. Endorsemenfs President: PoMeAi(L\\l University Un \'lej.c;,'i,.5ca.'{" c~ Printed Name \'-\e.k fy\~ President: Lebanese Collegiate Network I P.o. Box Los Angeles, CA 900S3 57

58 LCN 10 Electoral Process Electoral Process Saturday, March 27 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 will be composed of three individuals that meet per 501c3 regulations and LCN Bylaws. These three appointed volunteers will be selected by the LCN President. 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 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 VIII: The Term Section 1 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. 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. 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. 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. 58

59 LCN 10 Electoral Process Article X: Elections Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 The Legislative Branch shall vote on nominees for the Board at the Annual LCN Convention. 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. Candidates for the office of LCN President shall have served 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 sheet 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. 59

60 LCN 10 Electoral Process Election Committee (EC): Electoral Process Rules 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. 60

61 10-11 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Sevag Garen Sislian President 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 ( ) and as treasurer for the past year ( ). Between my two roles, I successfully developed the LCN Awards programs, recruited 15 ULCs and overlooked a $35k budget. Upon graduation I joined GE s Commercial Leadership Program and moved to Northern California. As part of my job, I managed small and medium sized projects as well lead several sales initiatives. In June of 2009 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona to take on an account manager role for GE. 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! 61

62 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I have served you as a board member for three consecutive terms as Vice President of Membership for two and Treasurer as one. I hope to serve you once again as your LCN President. Since the inception of this organization, I have only grown fonder of the people that it serves and the fellow board members I served alongside. This organization continues to surprise me and disprove many of our social stereotypes through the commendable actions of its student and alumni members. As your President, I promise to continue making the LCN transparent and abide by its constitution and Bylaws. My goals include: Complete the strategic plans for the year Further develop the Alumni programs, create an Alumni track at the LCN 11, an Alumni involvement award Expand committees and recruit more volunteers Strengthen nationwide ties, Michigan and DC Ensure the success and continuation of the LCN Awards Assist my team in developing documented processes through Policy and Procedure Manuals. I am very enthusiastic about the future of the Lebanese Collegiate Network and confident that all challenges met will be overcome. More importantly, I look forward to serving you as President. If elected I promise to work for the betterment of all University Lebanese Clubs, their student presidents and the membership at large. 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! 62

63 10-11 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Ferdos Kassir Treasurer Oakland University (OU) Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in 1982 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. As I was growing up, I had the opportunity to experience life in different countries such as Romania and Libya. Most importantly, I lived in Lebanon for 14 non-consecutive years of my life. I graduated from High School in Lebanon with a concentration in Humanities and Literature. In 2003, I moved to Detroit, Michigan to pursue my college education. I am graduating from Oakland University (OU), with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences and I am planning to attend Medical School next year. During college, I was mostly involved as a volunteer in several health institutions in the Detroit area. I have also been involved with several organizations on campus, and I am the current treasurer of the Lebanese Club of OU. My experience with the Lebanese Club also included Vice President of membership and it was a great opportunity to pass on the Lebanese culture to other students of OU. Our main goal and duty as Lebanese Club officers is to spread the unique Lebanese culture and illustrate the side of Lebanon that some people may ignore. 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! 63

64 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination I hope to serve as your LCN treasurer for the year I have been an active member of my Lebanese Club of OU as a treasurer, and a former VP of membership. The Lebanese Club is well known as one of the most active clubs among the OU community. I believe this is due to the efforts of the officers who have contributed to the exponential success of the events of the club. We have been able to successfully introduce new events every calendar year. We are also receiving recognitions for those activities from the Student Activities Board of OU. The club and several officers have earned awards from Oakland University for presenting several outstanding cultural and educational events that interested the students and introduced them to the Lebanese culture. Today, I am proud to be a prospective candidate for the Treasurer position. I believe I have the adequate background needed to occupy that position. I also have the insight to explore new ideas to seek funding and donations. In addition, my familiarity with Oakland University will allow me to efficiently contribute to make the LCN convention 2011 in Michigan a success. Per LCN Bylaws: The Treasurer: 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. If elected as an LCN officer, I will work hard to fulfill my position, accomplish my duties, and satisfy LCN expectations. I will also strive to make a difference. I believe in the mission of the LCN and in its vision. Hence, I will make sure to abide by the LCN constitution and bylaws at all times, and to represent the LCN as envisioned by the mission of the organization. I am hoping to take advantage of this great opportunity to contribute to such a strong foundation for such an exceptional organization. I believe the LCN is an organization that reflects the Lebanese community as I see it. This group of talented people, who are driven by their passion for Lebanon, set their differences aside to work together under one Lebanese identity, and for one beloved country Lebanon. With your support and vote, I look forward to becoming a member of the LCN family. 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! 64

65 09-10 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Lara Saikali Secretary 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. 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! 65

66 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 Secretary this last fiscal year, , as well as my experience as the LCN Treasurer in the fiscal year, 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! 66

67 10-11 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Judith Farah Position of Interest: Vice President of Events (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): (586) Oakland University, MI Brief Biography: I was born on March 21 st, in Beirut, Lebanon. I graduated from Champville High school in Lebanon in 2006, followed by a year at Notre Dame University. I moved to the States in the summer of 2007 and I am currently attending Oakland University in Michigan to earn my Bachelor s of Science degree Chemistry with a minor in Business. After earning my degree, I plan to pursue a Master s in Business Administration and work as a Pharmaceutical Retail Person. After moving to Michigan, I had the opportunity to tutor French and Arabic at Macomb Community College. I also translated Arabic into English for the Michigan work program and assisted in English as a Second Language, (ESL) classes. In addition, I taught Chemistry for High School students. I am currently the Vice President of Membership for the Lebanese Club of Oakland University. The diverse opportunities I had on and off campus gave me the chance to talk about Lebanon and spread its culture. I am proud to be Lebanese. I love to travel and I have been visiting Lebanon every summer since 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! 67

68 10-11 LCN Nomination Statement of Purpose: I remember that day as if it was yesterday. When I first moved from my beloved country Lebanon, to come to the States, my first and most important goal was attending college. Oakland University had the priority in my choices. As I was walking through campus and discovering the beauty of the place, I was amazed by an A-frame sitting on the grass. This structure represented a grizzly bear holding in his right hand the Lebanese flag. I was so impressed and happy. Hope filled in my heart, especially knowing that Lebanon was recognized and loved by people in the area. From that moment, I decided to become a part of this club as well as every Lebanese Network in an attempt to make my country shine. I knew that raising my countries name up high would bring me great pride, and this made me want to even give more. However, I still had to find a way in which I could achieve that goal of mine. My biggest opportunity was when I actually attended Oakland University and today, I m proudly taking the responsibilities of the Vice President of Membership in the Lebanese Club of Oakland University. Since my school days, I ve been greatly interested in becoming a part of several clubs. I felt that by doing so, I could contribute my community by being more productive. During High School, I enjoyed taking responsibilities, for I felt that by doing small things the right way, I could help my group develop a greater outcome. When I attended Notre Dame University (NDU) in Lebanon, I also became an active member in one of the Universities clubs. We planned for many events and I was taking part and helping in all of them. I am looking forward to be part of the LCN Board. As a Vice President of Events, my main goal will be to ensure the success of the LCN events by helping in improving ideas and suggestions for future LCN mixers, fundraisers and dinners. Vice President of Events per LCN Bylaws: 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. The 2011 LCN convention is taking place in Oakland University, Michigan. Our board members are very excited for this happening and we are all going to work very hard and put the best we can to make it be the best convention the LCN had ever had. If you elect me as LCN Vice President of Events, I promise to work hard to make this convention the best yet. 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! 68

69 10-11 LCN Nomination Please use additional pages if necessary. Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): Rami Haddad VP of Public Relations Oakland University 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 in 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 and HVAC units. 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 as well as off-campus organizations such as the Arab American Engineers and Architects and the Lebanese American Heritage Club. 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 from 2006 to 2008 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 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! 69

70 10-11 LCN Nomination 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. I continued my service as an active Lebanese leader as a member of the LCN Executive Board. I was elected to the position of Vice President of Public Relations. In this role, I helped LCN achieve the following: 1. Increased the LCN approved venues from 10 to 37 and worked closely with LCN partner organizations such as the Lebanese American Heritage Club, Arab American Engineers and Architects, Forum and Link, Independent Monitor, Community Guide, General Consulate of Lebanon in Detroit. etc. 2. Connected with 3 Michigan University Lebanese Clubs and around 10 Lebanese and Arab American community organizations. By doing so, LCN got the opportunity to initiate the first joint Lebanese Event between University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Oakland University. 3. Organized the First Michigan LCN Professional Mixer by partnering with other approved organizations. 4. Secured over $1800 in funds to date 5. Published over 5 press releases to date 6. Represented LCN at over 10 Lebanese American community events 7. Represented LCN on TV and in other Media interviews 8. Facilitated LCN 2010 Convention planning. etc. 9. Facilitated the First LCN Michigan Fundraiser 10. Exposed LCN at most of the Lebanese venues in Michigan. Statement of Purpose: I hope to serve as your Vice President of Public Relations on the LCN board. As Founder of the Lebanese Club at OU and having served the LCN membership for the past year, 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 3 years, the LCN successfully hosted three conventions that displayed commitment and professional work ethic. I have been an active LCN officer. I attended and encouraged others to attend the Annual Convention. I helped the LCN reach out to the east coast membership particularly in the state of Michigan. I am very interested in continuing to work with 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, and involvement in extra-curricular activities and strong professional connections. Per LCN Bylaws: 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! 70

71 10-11 LCN Nomination 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 again 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! 71

72 10-11 LCN Nomination Candidate Name: Position of Interest: (optional): Phone Number (optional): Thalia Jarjour Vice President of Membership Enrolled University or Alma Matter (optional): University of California, Santa Barbara Please use additional pages if necessary. Brief Biography: I was born in Northridge, CA and lived there until age four. My family moved to Indiana, where we resided for 4 years before returning 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 fourth year UCSB student finishing my double major in Business Economics and Communication. I am a past President of and current Senior Advisor to the Lebanese Club at UCSB. After graduation in June, I will start my position as Executive Team Leader for Target, Inc. on the central coast of California. I also currently work as a Resident Coordinator for UCSB Apartment and Community Living, where I plan numerous programs quarterly and maintain a focus on undergraduate and graduate students. Pursuing my passion of diversity and culture, I also serve as an Executive Board Member for the UCSB Multicultural Center. Furthermore, I am the current Vice President of Public Relations for the Olive Tree Initiative at UCSB, a peace dialogue based organization. My role as Vice President of Events of the Lebanese Collegiate Network has been an absolute pleasure. Along with gaining new skills and opportunities, I have helped to link various ULCs together, and help LCN members network with professionals through fundraiser luncheons and professional mixers. Planning the current convention has been one of the best experiences of my college career. 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! 72

73 Statement of Purpose: LCN Nomination As the Vice President of Events for the fiscal year, I have learned much about the LCN, its mission, purpose and drive to help students, alumni, and ULCs succeed. I have established great connections with various ULCs and hope to continue those connections as Vice President of Membership. I am extremely knowledgeable about running and maintaining a University Lebanese Club, and would love to use my experience to help the subscribing ULCs. Most importantly, I strive to create even more ULCs at various universities to continue spreading of cultural knowledge around the nation. 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 include: - Increasing the number of subscribing ULCs - Creating new ULCs at a minimum of 3 universities/colleges - Build strong ties with new ULCs and maintain bonds with existing ULC s - Continue to strengthen and publicize the LCN - Facilitate more ULC-to-ULC dialogue - Establish a President s Retreat for ULCs in close proximity to one another. I would love to continue my service to the Lebanese Collegiate Network for another year and further promote the mission and goals of this great 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! 73

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