2023-24 TAMFT STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS
The TAMFT Elections Committee is currently seeking nominations and applications for service as the Student Representative on the future Board of Directors. The candidate must be willing to serve for two years: one year as the President-Elect of TSAMFT and one year as President of TSAMFT and Student Representative on the TAMFT Board of Directors. We are accepting applications and nominations through September 15, 2023.
You must be a current, active student member of TAMFT in good standing or renew/join TAMFT before completing your application to serve. Join or renew here. It is also strongly encouraged that you be a student for most of your term.
WHY HAS THE PROCESS CHANGED?
Typically, the student election process was limited, where the President-Elect and all other TSAMFT board members were nominated and voted on only by attendees of the annual conference. This new process will empower more members (and particularly our younger members) to get involved and have more of a say in how we shape our policies and the future of TAMFT going forward.
WHY APPLY?
This is your chance to demonstrate your service and commitment to the field you're about to join. By taking an active role in your future, you gain leadership experience, strengthen your communication skills, and expand your network of therapists all over the state of Texas and beyond. Most importantly, you become part of a larger conversation about what it means to be an MFT in Texas and how you can effect change before you are even out of school.
WHAT'S THE TIME COMMITMENT?
We understand that being a student takes up valuable time. You can expect this position to take no more than 5 hours a month.
This newly elected member will take office in the fall of 2023 and serve an almost 2-year term:
- Half year: President-Elect of TSAMFT (Fall 2023 until the 2024 Annual Conference in April)
- One year: President of TAMFT and Student Representative of TAMFT Board of Directors (in 2024)
Questions about elections may be sent to [email protected].
WHAT ARE THE TSAMFT BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
Elections for other board positions will take place at the 2024 Conference, which will take place in April in San Antonio. Student board members serve a one-year term that begins at the conference. Learn more about the positions available below (Please note this is just a sampling of the roles and responsibilities):
President:
- Serves as Student Liaison for TAMFT Board Committee, attending meetings as scheduled and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings (Education)
- Represents TSAMFT and the students/associates as Student Board Member
- Presides over all Student Board meetings, special meetings and events, and meetings designed to gain membership
- Shall establish core agenda items and general activities, including speakers
- Promotes and assists with the annual TAMFT conference, Student Conference, and other events pertaining to students
- Assists with the TAMFT annual conference
President-Elect:
- 2-year position (1st year (remainder of 2023): President-Elect, 2nd year (April 2024 to 2025 conference): President)
- Serves as Student Liaison for a TAMFT Board Committee, attending meetings as scheduled and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings (Legislative)
- Promotes TSAMFT elections and oversees the Student meeting at TAMFT annual conference
- Assists with the annual TAMFT conference, Student Conference, and other events pertaining to students
- Assists with the TAMFT annual conference
- Attends TSAMFT meetings and reports business and information pertaining to assigned committee and tasks completed for TSAMFT
Secretary:
- Serves as Student Liaison for a TAMFT Board Committee, attending meetings as scheduled and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings (Conference)
- Records attendance at meetings, records meetings, and accurately keeps up with the minutes for distribution at meetings
- Oversees Google Docs and other platforms, as well as the storing of important documents, keeping track of items, task items, and due dates
- Promotes and coordinates social events, such as the Student Gathering at the Student Conference
- Assists with the TAMFT annual conference
- Attends TSAMFT meetings and reports business and information pertaining to assigned committee and tasks completed for TSAMFT
Treasurer:
- Serve as Student Liaison for a TAMFT Board Committee, attending meetings as scheduled and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings (Finance)
- Responsible for handling the finances of the organization, including proper documentation of all income and expenditures
- Promotes and coordinates fundraising activities, research prices, and presents price points on items deemed necessary for membership and students in TSAMFT
- Assists with the TAMFT annual conference
- Attends TSAMFT meetings and reports business and information pertaining to assigned committee and tasks completed for TSAMFT
Social Media Manager:
- Serves as Student Liaison for a TAMFT Board Committee, attending meetings as scheduled and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings (Communications)
- Promotes TSAMFT through social media platforms, attending meetings as scheduled, and reporting information at TSAMFT meetings
- Maintains the TSAMFT webpage and social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Assists with the TAMFT annual conference
- Attends TSAMFT meetings and reports business and information pertaining to assigned committee and tasks completed for TSAMFT
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