The National Office is accepting candidate applications for the 3^rd National Student President from March 1^st - April 10^th, 2013. The 2013-2014 National Student President will be elected at the 2013 National Conference in Kalamazoo, MI on Saturday, April 13^th.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & VOTING PROCEDURE:

Per Article III. Section 11 of the National Bylaws, the National Student President shall be elected by a majority vote of all Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting that are in good standing with the National Office. All Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting that are in good standing with the National Office shall have five (5) votes.

Each candidate for the National Student President shall be nominated by his/her Undergraduate Chapter, and there shall be only one (1) candidate per Undergraduate Chapter. Each candidate will have an opportunity to publish and present his/her resume to all Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting via the conference materials and the AHP Website.

Prior to the election, each candidate will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes to make a formal presentation to the attending Undergraduate Chapters on the merits of his/her candidacy. The National Student President shall be elected by secret ballot following the formal presentations.

All candidates shall submit (via Chapter President) a professional resume and concise (1-2 page) bio that highlight leadership capacity, organizational skills, personal successes, and overall commitment to aviation and to Alpha Eta Rho. In addition, candidates shall submit a professional campaign video (no longer than 3 minutes) for posting on the AHP Website.  

PLEASE NOTE: All application materials shall be submitted via email to the National Executive Director (executivedirector@alphaetarho.org) by the Chapter President as PDF and MPEG for posting on the AHP Website.

Voting will occur on Saturday, April 13^th, 2013 at the 2013 National Conference. Chapter Presidents shall cast all votes on behalf of their Chapters via secret ballot following the formal presentations.

The 3^rd National Student President will be announced at the 2013 National Conference Formal Banquet on the evening of April 13^th, 2013.

VOTING RULES:

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the required application materials or voting rules, please do not hesitate to contact the National Executive Director at (877) 410-1929 ext 1 or executivedirector@alphaetarho.org.

ARTICLE III. Section 11 - The National Student President

Section 11. THE NATIONAL STUDENT PRESIDENT. The National Student President of Alpha Eta Rho shall serve as a non-voting advisor to the Board of Directors. The National Student President will be responsible for attending all meetings and conference calls of the Board of Directors, and shall advise the Board of Directors on the student positions on issues facing the Fraternity. The National Student President shall preside over the annual meeting of Alpha Eta Rho. The National Student President shall be elected by a majority vote of all Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting that are in good standing with the National Office. All Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting that are in good standing with the National Office shall have five (5) votes. Each candidate for the National Student President shall be nominated by his/her Undergraduate Chapter, and there shall be only one (1) candidate per Undergraduate Chapter. Each candidate will have an opportunity to publish and present his/her resume to all Undergraduate Chapters attending the annual meeting. Prior to the election, each candidate will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes to make a formal presentation to the attending Undergraduate Chapters on the merits of his/her candidacy. The National Student President shall be elected by secret ballot following the formal presentations. The National Student President shall serve a one-year term that ends at the subsequent annual meeting. The National Student President shall be limited to one (1) term. The National Office shall cover all travel, lodging, and food expenses of the National Student President for all official events and meetings to which the National Student President is invited to attend by the National Executive Director and National President.

PURPOSES OF NATIONAL STUDENT PRESIDENT:

Serving on the National Student Board of Directors and representing Alpha Eta Rho at the meetings and conventions of other prominent aviation organizations (AOPA, EAA, WAI, NBAA) is a privilege and an opportunity to expand records and resumes on a National Level.