National Elections
National elections are held each year during the National Convention. National Executive Board members are elected according to the election schedule. Many appointments and other national positions are assigned at this time as well.
The following positions will be open for election at Convention 2010:
- V.P. of Advancement Planning (3 year term)
***Please note: There is proposed legislation for consideration at Convention 2010 that would remove this position from the National Executive Board .***
The Vice President of Advancement Planning shall develop the vision for fundraising strategies related to the Omega Phi Alpha foundation, develop disbursal strategies and policies for the Omega Phi Alpha foundation, supervise the implementation of those strategies, and supervise the ongoing research for recruitment and management of the fundraising consultants.
- V.P. of Alumnae Relations (3 year term)
The Vice President of Alumnae Relations shall give strategic vision for the alumnae network and serve as chairman of and provide training to the Directors of Alumnae Activities. The Vice President of Alumnae Relations shall also preside over the alumnae liaison council, consisting of active alumnae liaisons and alumnae organization presidents.
- V.P. of Finance (3 year term)
The Vice President of Finance coordinates the financial activity of Omega Phi Alpha. She oversees and monitors the budget, prepares financial statements, tax returns, and financial procedures. She provides the sorority with sound financial information to ensure effective decisions.
- V.P. of Administration (1 year to fill the end of the current term)
The Vice President of Administration is responsible for intrasorority communication, managing and coordinating the duties and responsibilities of the awards chair, constitutional revisions committee chair, office assistant, archiving and record retention, and the recording of minutes.
- VP Expansions (1 year to fill the end of current term)
The Vice President of Expansions coordinates the growth of Omega Phi Alpha on new campuses by critically evaluating colonization opportunities against the sorority’s expansions strategy and by developing each colony’s skills, knowledge of, and commitment to the sorority.
Petitioning for a board position:
To ensure we get the best possible women for the positions, the national petition for office includes questions about your background and asks for three references–we recommend the references include one professional, one personal, and one Omega Phi Alpha member, we also ask that you submit a resume and a photo (preferably a head shot).
You should also know that if you are elected to a fiscally responsible position, you would enter office pending a criminal background check.
Candidates who file their petition at least three weeks prior to convention are reimbursed half of their convention travel expenses.
Any petition submitted will be posted online for the delegation to see in advance, pending your permission. The only information posted will be your picture and Omega Phi Alpha information you provided. Candidate information will be posted two weeks prior to convention.
Applications are available here. Please send your petition packets and any questions to the VP of Administration.