Elections Next Tuesday 4/13 at 9pm on ICC 2nd floor

[Pro-Choice H*ya]

Hey Choicers!

Our board elections are coming up next week, and we want you to come out and vote!

I. Board Elections
II. Tabler Needed-Mondays 10:30-11:30
III. Buy a t-shirt!

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I. Board Elections 4/13 9:00pm ICC 2nd Floor
It's that amazing time of year where the H*yas for Choice board turns over a new leaf and elects new board members. We have four elected board positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These positions are only open to students who have been involved with the H*yas for Choice board for at least one semester. Any student who is currently on the H*yas for Choice listserve is eligible to vote.

Candidate for President: 

Alex Miller

My name is Alex Miller and I want to be the the next President of H*yas for Choice. After being involved in this organization for the past three years, I've seen which ventures have been successful, and many which have not. I believe my experience will be vital in planning and executing events and recruiting new members. Next year, I want to focus our efforts on leadership and membership recruitment and involvement, staging events with other campus organizations, reaching out to alumni for support, and working with numerous pro-choice DC organizations for events and activism.  I believe these four areas of focus will increase membership and strengthen ties both on and off campus for the future.  My experience will be key to leading our organization next year, especially the skills I gained as Treasurer, which I hope will insure a smooth transition for new e-board members. HFC will be my top priority, and no one will work harder on your behalf or with as much dedication as I will. I sincerely appreciate and want your vote for President of H*yas for Choice.Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at alexandra...@gmail.com or 717-903-9302.

Candidate for Vice President:

Anna Zvagelskaya

I joined the board of H*yas for Choice at the very beginning of my freshman year and was a dedicated member through the end of my sophomore year. I am spending my junior year abroad at Sciences Po Paris, but am really looking forward to rejoining HFC as soon as I’m back on campus. When I first joined the organization, I assisted the older members with everything from condom distribution to planning our annual Choice Week. Eventually I became the point person responsible for condom distribution to the entire campus. I have also held several internships in which I organized fund raisers and various other outreach events for pro-choice political organizations, which I believe has prepared me really well for the VP position. HFC has really been my main extracurricular involvement at Georgetown and I will definitely make it my top priority next year.  

Candidates for Treasurer:

Brad Crist

My name is Brad Crist, and I'd like to run for treasurer because I'm committed to the goals of HFC to provide access to contraceptives and reproductive health information on campus. With HFC's limited finances I think we can do "more with less." I'm willing to explore creative fundraising, such as holding a dance party for charity or appealing to Planned Parenthood and others for donations. For two years, I have been a condom representative and occasional tabler. This year I was one of the "DC Outreach Coordinators," and I'm looking to get more involved next year! Thanks for voting!

Morgan McDaniel

My name is Morgan McDaniel and I'm running for Treasurer of H*yas for Choice.  I'm extremely organized and pay great attention to detail, and I have had experience carrying out the duties the HFC treasurer is responsible for, from acting as treasurer for other Georgetown student groups to organizing somewhat less-than-legal (but successful) fundraisers that get around school bureaucracy.  I joined the HFC board in the first semester of my freshman year as Co-Events coordinator and in that position I've helped to coordinate and publicize events throughout the year as well as Choice Week events.  One of my duties as treasurer would be to be responsible for condom distribution, and especially after the negative reactions to HFC after Plan A, I would work to expand and publicize condom distribution to reach more people where it it is needed.

Candidate for Secretary:

Amanda Lanzillo

I'm Amanda Lanzillo, and I think I'd be an awesome secretary because I am deeply committed to promoting the well-being of HFC among the board, membership and general Georgetown population. I think that I can help HFC stay organized, and would commit myself to ensuring that the entire club was well-informed and connected. I've demonstrated my commitment to HFC as the freshman outreach coordinator this year and through my consistent presence and involvement in board and general membership activities.I worked with other board members to ensure that events drew a broad group of Georgetown students, and that the wider population was aware of our activities. As secretary, I hope to become even more involved in the important outreach activities of HFC and the broader DC Choice community. HFC has given me a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded students and understand the needs and issues of Choice in the Washington area. As such, I would embrace the opportunity to continue encouraging the growth and development of the activity, and believe I would be very effective in doing so as secretary! Vote for me!

II. Tabler needed for the month of April-Mondays 10:30-11:30

We have a desperate need for a tabler on Mondays from 10:30-11:30. If you're available on Mondays to come hang out in Red Square from 10:30-11:30 for the rest of the semester, email Rachel (rc...@georgetown.edu).

III. H*yas for Choice T-Shirts Only $5!!!

Be sure to show your support for HFC by buying a t-shirt! They're now only $5 at the table in Red Square and a great way to show your pro-choice pride by wearing purple!

IV. ALUMNI

HFC now has an Alumni Newsletter! We'll send out an email with the current H*yas for Choice goings-on 3-4 times per year. It's a great way to keep up with HFC news without having to receive an email every week. If you'd like to join the Alumni Listserve, simply reply to this email with "Alumni," and your NetID/email address. 

V. Facebook, Twitter, and the HFC Blog

H*yas for Choice is on Facebook and Twitter! Become a fan of our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. We also have a blog that is updated regularly with new events and ways to get involved with H*yas for Choice. Board members also write about Choice related subjects in the news. Add us to your blogroll! You'll always be up to date on what HFC is doing.

VI. Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?

As always, feel free to email me (hbro...@gmail.com) with any questions/concerns about anything having to do with HFC.