Hello everyone!

This is a friendly reminder that the Plant Science Graduate Student Associations’ elections are happening TODAY in Rm 218 beginning at 11:45am. There will be FREE PIZZA.

If you are interested in running for a position, please be present at the elections. If you are unable to make the elections, please submit your name and desired position (carknemk@myumanitoba.ca).

The following positions will be elected:

1. President (1)

Overall representative for Plant Science Graduate Student Association, responsible for holding meetings when required

Liaison with all other departments

i.e. for faculty student events

Supervise all positions, ensuring proper responsibility is taken

i.e. ensure regular monthly activities are kept up, including departmental BBQ’s

Maintain student morale

One of two persons with signing authority for PSGSA account

Organize the annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium every third year when it is held at the University of Manitoba (next one: 2018) and organize student attendance on years it is held at the University of Saskatchewan (2017) and North Dakota State University (2016)

Oversee all other new and unaccounted for responsibilities and delegate responsibility when needed

2. Vice-President (1)

Support president in all duties

Responsible for making decisions and delegating when president is unavailable

Support social director and help to delegate responsibilities for event planning

3. Treasurer (1)

Keeper of the cash box

Maintain small level of petty cash on-hand

Review all expenditures

Balance cheque-book

Deposit all monies taken in (CIBC Fort Richmond)

One of two persons with signing authority for PSGSA account

Fill-out and send in semi-annual GSA Grant Application form

Maintain detailed log book of PSGSA account expenditures and deposits

Provide account summary at meetings when needed

4. Social Director (2)

Head up the planning of graduate student/ departmental activities with support of entire council (BBQ, pub nights, potluck, movies, etc.)

Responsible for sending emails and providing signs/posters for student and departmental events

Provide tickets and coordinate ticket sales for events

Provide student input and opinions on events

Major role in planning and coordinating for the Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium when it is help at the University of Manitoba (next one: 2018)

5. Department of Plant Science Council Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ month

Attend all departmental meetings

Present student input

Keep committee and students informed of general issues

6. Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series Committee Representative (1) - meetings TBA

Attend all committee meetings

Present student input for potential invited speakers and seminar topics

Ensure graduate student participation

7. Graduate Student Association (GSA) Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ month

Attend all GSA monthly meetings

Report important issues to PSGSA and students

i.e. written (email) and discussion

Provide PSGSA with updates on GSA Grant deadlines

8. Department of Plant Science Safety Committee Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ year

Attend all departmental meetings

Present student input

Keep students informed of general issues and safety decisions

Thanks and hope to see you there –

Michelle