Become an Officer
Interestind in becoming more involved in Shades and gaining resume boosting leadership experiance? Sweet! read more to see which postion best suits you.
Want more information on a particular position?
If you are really interested in a specific position or have any other questions regarding Shades Officer elections, please feel free to contact us at shades@nd.edu.
To contact a specific officer, please click here for email addresses.
President
Analyzing how Shades needs to grow as an organization
Working with and managing officers during academic semesters and breaks
Establishing a routine for bimonthly meetings
Creating agenda and running Shades officer meetings
Collaborating with Wabruda
Vice President
Organize major events (forums, social activities, service work)
Conduct meetings in the President's absence
Coordinate meeting content and format
Recruit new members at Activities Night
Establish and maintain relationships with staff and faculty members who support Shades
Ensure that Shades activities reflect the mission and motto of the club
Secretary
Keeping members and officers updated about meeting sessions and events
Creating and periodically updating the Shades Google Calendar of events and meetings for the entire year (including those of other organizations)
Recording meeting agendas and meeting minutes for officers' and general meetings in Google Doc
Completing SAO requests
Keeping track of RSVP's for events (when necessary)
Recording meeting minutes
Treasurer
Collecting dues
Managing Shades budget by keeping record of all Shades transactions
Attending SAO and CCC meetings
Preparing and Managing Finances During Concession Stand
Organizing a fundraiser for the Spring semester
Marketing Director
Must have some website and design experience
Updates the Shades of Ebony website
Creates most, if not all, advertisting media for Shades of Ebony
Works with other officers to make sure all print media accurately reflects club
Work with SAO, often directly, to make sure posters have proper approval
Attend all Shades of Ebony meetings and events
Lead one meeting and one event
Help in planning with other meetings and events
Historian
Be prepared to give/lead lessons at Shades meetings
Responsible for taking photos at every Shades event, including Shades meetings
Organize photos in scrap book, also collaborte with web designer to use those photos for the website
Attend the DC of ND meetings once a month
Readily available to "pick up the pieces" (in other words, be ready to substitute for other members of the club who cannot attend necessary events)
Regularly attend Shades and Shade sponsored events