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SGA Commissions Seeking Student Commissioners

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The Student Government Association’s Elections, Wyrick and Sustainability Commissions are currently seeking students to serve during the 2012-13 academic year.

The Elections Commission reviews the Elections Manual, secures a timeline for the following election and researches how to increase voter turnout. The Elections Commission also reviews petitions for candidacy, evaluates actions that potentially violate the Elections Manual and validates the election results.

Student members of the Wyrick Commission will assist in researching and approving or rejecting proposals for projects submitted directly by students, such as the Parking Counters in Bear Park South.

Similarly, students serving on the Sustainability Commission are charged with assisting in the development of sustainability initiatives. This includes distributing the Sustainability Fund for projects, previously including the bike rental program and hydration stations.

Student commissioners cannot currently serve in the Student Government Association or be the President or Vice President of any other student organization.

Those interested in joining any of the commissions are encouraged to email SGA@missouristate.edu/

For more information, please contact Riana Sears, Chief Communications Officer at Riana21@live.missouristate.edu.

Elections Commission Seeks Student Commissioners

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Missouri State University’s Elections Commission is currently seeking student commissioners interested in working with elections on campus. The Elections Commission plays an important role on campus, as it is the oversight for student body elections each spring.

The Elections Commission spends the fall semester reviewing the Elections Manual, determining a timeline for elections, and researching ways to increase voter turnout.

During the spring semester the Commission reviews petitions for candidacy, evaluates possible violations of the Elections Manual, and validates election results. The Commission also works with the Wyrick Commission to determine the way in which Wyrick Proposals are phrased on the ballot.

Student commissioners cannot currently be a part of Student Government Association or serving as the President or Vice President for any other student organization.

Anyone interested in joining the Elections Commission is encouraged to contact Tara Hammer, Chief Elections Commissioner, at Hammer636@live.missouristate.edu prior to October 7, 2011.

For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.

Three SGA Commissions Seeking Members

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Three Student Government Association Commissions are still seeking members for this year. Please see the information below and contact sga@missouristate.edu for more information regarding these positions. Serving on a commission is a great way to get involved on campus, and freshmen are more than welcome to apply!

Elections Commission: needs four commissioners and are needed by October 1st.
Sustainability Commission: needs four commissioners and are needed by September 15th.
Wyrick Commision: needs four commissioners and are needed by September 14th.


Again, if interested please contact sga@missouristate.edu.

Results of Student Body Elections Announced

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On Wednesday, April 6th during the official watch party at Springfield Brewing Company, the Elections Commission of the Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of the Student Body Elections held April 4-6.

For Student Body President and Vice-President, Scott Turk and Emily Bernet were elected. Victoria Culver was elected as the Senior Class President.

The student body also voted on three and passed two Wyrick Proposals. Projects will be funded by priority, which is determined by the number of “yes” votes each received.

SGA Constitutional Amendments and Wyrick Commission Guidelines Amendments were also voted on and approved by the student body.

 

The votes were cast as follows:

 

Student Body President and Vice President:

Scott Turk and Emily Bernet

Votes – 1,220

Sanctions Accrued – 40 votes

Total Votes  = 1,180 votes cast in favor of Scott Turk and Emily Bernet

 

Ally Layton and Emily Hollander

Votes – 738

Sanctions Accrued – 45 votes

Total Votes  = 693 votes cast in favor of Ally Layton and Emily Hollander

 

Senior Class President:

Victoria Culver

Received – 789 votes

Abstentions – 334 votes

Sanctions Accrued – 0 votes

Total votes = 789 cast in favor of Victoria Culver

 

SGA Constitutional Amendments:

Yes – 963

No – 131

Abstentions – 940

 

Wyrick Guidelines Amendments:

Yes – 875

No – 119

Abstentions – 1040

 

Wyrick Proposals:

Proposal # 1 – Renovation and Upgrade of University Sand Volleyball Courts

Yes – 931

No – 804

Abstentions – 313

 

Proposal #2 – Pin-setting and Modern Equipment for PSU Level 1 Games Center

Yes – 780

No – 922

Abstentions – 350

 

Proposal #3 – Renaming/Installation of Parking Lot Signage

Yes – 1260

No – 553

Abstentions – 245

 

Based upon this information the order of preference on Wyrick Proposals are:

1.            Renaming/Installation of Parking Lot Signage

2.            Renovation and Upgrade of University Sand Volleyball courts

 

For more information, please contact Kinsley Stocum, Director of Communications, at kinsley17@missouristate.edu.

 

Bookstore Discounts for Student Body Elections

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The Missouri State Bookstore has agreed to partner with the Student Government Association to encourage students to vote in this year’s Student Body Elections.

 

The Missouri State Bookstore will be offering a discount equal to the student voter turnout percent, up to 20% (4,168). If voter turnout reaches 35% (7,294), then the Missouri State Bookstore will increase the discount to 25% on all BearWear and Souvenirs, and if voter turnout reaches 50% (10,421), then the discount will increase to 30% on all Bear Wear and Souvenirs.

 

Students will be able to claim their discount on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th.

 

Disclaimers:

No other discounts apply.

Not valid with any other offer.

Not applicable on items already purchased.

 

For more information, please contact Kinsley Stocum, Director of Communications, at kinsley17@missouristate.edu.