What
It’s the time of year where the current MCT executive must pass on the torch to the next group. It’s an exciting process where fresh ideas and directions breathe new life into the team. A majority of the current exec is moving on this year to different things, so it’s going to be a big turnover for the MCT. We are following a very simple process for elections outlined below. WE NEED EVERYONE TO BE THERE! EVEN THOSE NOT RUNNING! This is your time to share your views for the future of the team during the Q&A portion! Come out and support the incoming exec.
This year there will be a few small giveaways for those who come to vote - there’s still some Pedro’s lube and and bike care products in my living room from last year’s order (!), so we’ll be giving them away to some lucky members. Also, we’ll be returning to the tradition of having food at the elections - just need to figure out if pizza is an appropriate choice given the number of dietary restrictions on the team.
Guidelines
1a. Any Club or Team member can nominate themselves. You may run for only one position, in the event that you do not win the position you may choose to run for another position to be elected after the current position.
1b. Prepare a speech and be ready for questions following your speech. Your speech will be short: Less than 5 min with the actual time determined by number of candidates.
2. The positions are listed below
3. Elections will be held April 9th at 6pm in room 328 of Otto Maass.
4. You must be present at the meeting to vote but you can submit your name to be elected if you cannot come.
5. No other campaigning of any kind is permitted.
6. Voting will occur immediately following the speeches and question periods for all positions, and consists of consecutive first past the post elections in the order of the positions listed below.
7. All current team and club members are encouraged to vote, including those running for positions.
Some noteworthy details
• The incoming executive will have an overlap period to learn as much as we can show you.
• Not all positions need to be in Montreal during the summer.
• Participation on the executive tends to be about 2-3 hours a week average during the school year (varies based on time of year and specific position).
• The exec works together as a team and support each other when necessary. There is a lot of overlap and we lean each other to get the job done.
• If you have questions or will run for a position email ericburge00@gmail.com
I will act as an Elections Officer but will not be vetting any candidates, just making the schedule, running the clock for speeches, etc.
Available position & election order
You may submit your name for your first choice of position before Friday April 4th at 7PM. You can also nominate yourself from the floor but only if a position has no one running.
President:
General oversight and conceptual guidance for the team. Has signing authority on the MCT financial accounts and is responsible for all budgetary matters. Delegates work, chairs meetings, and breaks any tie votes.
VP External:
Works closely with the President to interface with external organizations such as McGill Athletics, SSMU, the FQSC, and the ECCC. French an asset but not required.
VP Sponsorship:
Excellent communication skills essential. Ability to draft professional quality emails, pitches, and sponsorship packages. Established network in the Montreal area preferable (best suited for someone in Montreal during the summer).
VP Jerseys:
Will oversee the jersey order and make sure we are well supplied with apparel to meet the needs of racers, club members, alumni, and sponsors. You will also run the online store on the website.
VP Internal:
Responsible for the fall recruiting, exec meeting minutes, and maintaining the constitution. This position entails a heavy commitment from late August through the first half of the fall semester for our key membership recruiting period.
VP Events:
Oversee the events committee(s). Spearhead the organization of races, KOM, training camps (Fall trip, South Carolina), winter training (plyo/spin/etc.). This is a huge portfolio, but you will have help from all the other members on the exec. If there is interest, there may be multiple VPs of Events.
I will post the list of candidates the day before the elections.
Good luck, have fun,
Eric (original text by David Fleischer)
