Samahang.org: Samahang Pilipino @ UCLA. Cultural. Social. Political. Academic. Community. Est. 1972.
OUR VISION:
- Samahang Pilipino envisions unified students who:
- Explore and celebrate diverse Pilipin@/Pilipin@-American identities and struggles
- Work in coalition with others who understand and align themselves with our communities needs
- Actualize justice and equity through service and action within and beyond our university
MISSION STATEMENT 2009-2010:
- Promotes an open environment in which we can engage one another about our unique social, political, academic and cultural experiences within the Pilipin@/Pilipin@-American community.
- Builds and strengthens community relationships based upon common struggle and/or goals.
- Develops student leaders that will invest to organize, provide services, and advocate for justice and equity in the community, with the community.
Recent News 
November 10, 2008
The Basics:
- When are they? Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, 6-8 pm
- Who can vote? Any general member who has attended at least 3 general meetings [2 prior to election day] this past term. Email ivp@samahang.org to see if you are eligible!
What We'll Be Voting on:
- 10 of Samahang Pilipino's elected board positions. [The remaining 4 elected board positions have year-long terms because they oversee specific projects/programs that are year-long]
- Board has the option of appointing people to the positions of Asian Pacific Coalition Representative and Youth Component Coordinator, as well as any assistants or other representatives.
- Positions up for election: President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Administrative Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, Cultural Coordinator, Community Projects Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Pinays Coordinator, Kabalikat Coordinator
- Year-long Positions: Retention Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Education Coordinator, SPCN Coordinator
- General Board Responsibilities: Attend all Board meetings, general meetings and retreats; Aid in facilitating Board meetings, general meetings, activities and events; Assist other Board Members and General Members in planning, set-up, and execution of SAMAHANG PILIPINO activities, programs and projects; Assist in all general recruitment activities.
The Elections Process:
Nominations: Nominations are still open! Stop by 412 Kerckhoff Hall to nominate someone or nominate them at the elections on Friday! - A candidate must be nominated by a registered SAMAHANG PILIPINO member and this nomination must be seconded by a separate member.
- SAMAHANG PILIPINO members may only nominate one person per position.
- A list of nominated candidates will be posted in the SAMAHANG PILIPINO office [Kerckhoff 412]. Declining nominations: Any nominated candidate may withdraw from the ballot by striking his/her name or declining his/her candidacy at the election.
Time Breakdown [the night of elections]: Candidates may not forgo their speeches or question and answer portions - President: Nominator's Intro - 1 min, Speech - 5 min, Q & A - 3 min
- Vice Presidents: Nominator's Intro - 1 min, Speech - 3 min, Q & A - 2 min
- All Other Positions: Nominator's Intro - 30 sec, Speech - 2 min, Q & A - 1 min
Voting: - Officers shall be elected by majority vote (>50% + 1). No majority would result in run-off elections.
- A motion can be made to vote by affirmation, however, one vote opposing this motion automatically calls to vote by secret ballot
- For every position, you may vote YES/Candidate, No/None, or Abstain (an abstention IS NOT COUNTED in the final tally. Here's an example (6 people vote for fruits by majority. 3 vote mangos, 2 vote papayas, one abstains. Since 3/5 is >50%, Mangos wins. Note that the abstention is not included in the tally.])
- All votes must also be submitted, including abstentions.
Some Ways To Prepare for Elections:
- Look over the positions, their descriptions, and nominees
- Think of questions to ask during the Q & A portion of elections [Things to think about: How does this position affect you? What kind of programs would you like to see? Are their platforms realistic?]
- Talk to nominees/potential nominees prior to the elections. There’s only so much you can get out of 3-8 minutes!
