DARSC to begin Presidential election process

The DAR Student Council will begin its Presidential election process on October 13.  Potential candidates will be permitted to submit entry forms beginning on that date.  Entry forms must be submitted to the election moderator, who will be introduced on October 13.

Candidates wishing to participate in the election process must follow the rules in this document.  Candidates should take time to review Section B and Section E: Amendment 7.

 

DARSC to offer reward candy for email subscriptions

The DAR Student Council today announced that students who subscribe to DAR’s website via email will be rewarded with free candy.  Students are to be given two pieces of candy for one subscription, and one candy for every subscription thereafter.  Individual students may only receive a maximum of five delicious candies, and must sign up prior to December 29.

In order to become eligible to receive these savory treats, students must provide printed copies of emails confirming each subscription.  DAR sends out confirmation emails after the subscription process is complete.

To sign up for DAR’s informative email subscriptions, just enter your email in the “Email Subscriptions” box at the right of your screen.  Sign up soon – the DARSC will only give away fifty pieces of tasty candy!

DARSC Presidential candidates advised to enter race

Update: The plan provided in this post has been approved through a DARSC vote.  For more information concerning the DARSC Presidential race, candidates and voters should see this post.

The DAR Student Council Presidential race will be held on January 12, 2013.  According to new election rules, candidates are required to apply for entry into the race by September 22.  Candidates must apply in written form to an election moderator, who will be announced soon.

The full description of entry requirements and procedure can be found on page 4 of  this PDF.  The PDF also contains other vital information pertinent to the DARSC Presidential election.  Candidates are required to follow these rules to successfully participate in January.

It should be noted that the plan has not yet gone before a required Student Council vote.  It is expected the plan will pass, however, and candidates should prepare accordingly.

Have you enrolled in DAR’s fall term? If not, call (818) 261-0681 as soon as possible.

 

New DARSC President accepts responsibilities: “Proud to accept honor”

The new DAR Student Council President today accepted the SC Presidency, saying in an email to her Vice President, “I am proud to accept this honor.”  The news came after the former DARSC President resigned and offered her powers to her then Vice President.

The new President – who completed her first day in office Tuesday – is expected to continue certain projects after her promotion to the top job.  The DARSC Snack Shop is to continue operation, for example, and SC outreach programs are also expected to proceed normally.

Student Council presidential elections are to be held in January of 2013, according to current electoral plans.  Presidential campaigns are expected to begin in October 2012.

DARSC President resigns, transfers power

The former DARSC President submitted her resignation today, transferring power to the DARSC Vice President 2.  The new President has not responded to the news.

The former President submitted her resignation as she prepared to leave the school for another state.  Elected in January after a long, tiring campaign, the new President immediately set out to reform the Council’s fundraising methods.  Her attempts were largely successful.

The Student Council plans to hold its next presidential election in the January of 2013.