Associated Student Organization (ASO): Elections
Voting
The next elections will be in May 5 & 6 2010. Elections will be held online through myAVC.
How to Vote
- Go to myavc.avc.edu
- Log into your myAVC account
- Click on Register and Access Student Records (middle of page)
- Click on Online Voting and Surveys
- VOTE
The ASO elections will be near the end of the Spring semester allowing time for the current officers to transition with the incoming officers. The incoming officers will be sworn in once the qualifications have been met after the Spring semester grades are available. The officers shall hold a term of one year until the end of the following Spring semester.
Qualifications for holding an ASO office
1. Be an active member of the ASO
2. Maintain and complete a minimum of five (5) units of course work at AVC each semester while holding office
3. Have and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA at AVC
4. The Executive Board (President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer) must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) units of college level course work at AVC during the itme he/she takes office
Each member of the ASO shall hold only one (1) district/campus-wide elected or appointed office at a time. No ASO member can hold office for more than three (3) years collectively. Students on disciplinary probation are ineligible to run for or hold any office in the organizational structure of the ASO.
The Election Code will be able in the Student Development and College Activities office (SSV 180) prior to the elections.
ASO Positions
- President
Enrique Comacho
- Vice President of Academic Affairs
Karole Obikat
Sara Rothenberg
- Vice President of Student Services
Sandra Govin
- Vice President of Club Affairs
- Vice President of Public Relations
Destiney Smith
Stephanie Conley
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Yesenia Reyes
Senators
- Senator of Business Computer Studies, Economic Development; and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tatiana Konovalov
- Senator of Counseling and Matriculation
- Senator of Enrollment Services
- Senator of Health Sciences
- Senator of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
David Reily
- Senator of Student Development and Services
- Senator of Instructional Resources, Extended Services; and Language Arts
- Senator of Technical Education
- Senator of Visual and Performing Arts; and Physical Education
Isaac Grajeda
Student Trustee
Mayela Montano
Steven Heining
Letters of Intent
Student Trustee
Mayela Montano
My name is Mayela and the reason I want to be on the student trustee board is because I believe that I may be an asset as well as someone whom students will learn to trust for any type of job.
I am hard working and as a member here at AVC I believe there are always reasons to improve things: the students. This is why I hope you will consider me as a candidate for Student Trustee. If elected I intend to do my job to the best of my abilities to represent students here at AVC.
Steven Heining
I am working on a Liberal Arts major and to get my teaching credential. I plan on eventually teaching high school Math. I have worked in many fields over my career, but most of my work history has been in automotive. I have done everything from mounting tires to managing a full service repair center. Now I work for a local income tax office. I have excellent problem solving skills as well as public relations skills and enjoy a challenge.
Please give me your vote.
President
The college is in a very critical position at the moment, from State budget cuts to current cuts from our own Board of Trustees. As an experienced leader, I have been on top of these issues since I took office in ASO. I have been a student leader since freshman year of High School and I will bring experience and success to our student body. As ASO President, I will be your voice, your symbol of opportunity in this college and you will not be unrepresented. My victory will be your victory. Let us make ASO great again!
Sincerely
Enrique
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Karole Obrikat
Elect Karole Obrikat for Vice President of Academic Affairs to be your voice in ASO. Currently, I represent you as Senator of Language Arts and Instructional Resources, and have gained a wealth of leadership skills through AVC and nationally recognized conferences. I currently serve as chair for ASO’S Fundraising Committee which will help off-set huge budget cuts; thereby, allowing us to continue to fund clubs with grants for their special events and trips; our graduation Rose Sale at Commencement is just one event to raise funds for next year's budget. Allow me to lead and serve onto the future.
Sara Rothenberg
My name is Sara Rothenberg and I am currently senator of visual and performing arts in ASO. I am running for vice president of academic affairs. With this position, I would like to coordinate ways to stop class cuts in general. I have held leadership positions in clubs since sophomore year of high school, which led me to discover ASO and how I can make a difference among students. Please vote for me so I can bring your frustrations of budget cuts to the board and to senators of our state and country.
Vice President for Student Services
Sandra Govin
I’m Sandra Govin, a GREEN Student. It’s been a pleasure serving as Senator of Student Development and Services this year. I’ve been planning and implementing ways to make life better for all students by establishing Possibilities, a club to advocate for disabled and their supporters, and Feed Your Brain contest to improve the health and well being of AVC students. I’ve participated in may activities, committees, and programs. Everyone is important and has a place in our campus life. Together we are better. Please vote for me as Vice President for Student Services. I listen, care and act.
Vice President for Public Relations
Stephanie Conley
My name is Stephanie Conley and I am running for Vice President of Public Relations so I can further my communication skills and help publicize and promote ASO around campus. Using my web design skills, I would like to create an effective website. My qualifications include former Vice President of MSEC, active member and officer of Alpha Iota since Fall 2007 (I have over 530 service hours), NCSL certified student leader, and 2009-2010 Senator of Math, Science and Engineering. I also have a blog that has gained public attention from NASA and the AV Press. Vote for me!
Thanks.
Stephanie Conley
Destiney Smith
Hello, my name is Destiney Smith and I am running for Vice President of public relations. If you elect me as Vice president of public relations you won’t regret it! I believe that getting involved in ASO is a unique way to get more involved in my school and community. I also believe that it will help me to further develop my communication skills. I have leadership skills that a Vice president of public relations should have from being in the Associated Student Body in high school and participating in several local and state pageants.
Thank you
-Destiney Smith
Senator of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tatiana Konovalov
Hello all, my name is Tatiana Konovalov. I am completing my second semester at AVC this year. I am an honors student and work as a tutor at the SOAR high school. I wish to become more actively involved in our campus, and ASO offers the perfect opportunity. ASO is the backbone to our great school, and I would love to be a part of representing our school and our students through the position as your Senator of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Secretary
Yesenia Reyes
I want to be the ASO secretary because I want to continue learning more about student leadership as well as strengthen my listening and note taking skills. I want to serve and work with campus events to increase awareness on campus about who the ASO is. I want to be a part of the driving force on campus that can significantly increase the quality of AVC and the learning experience.
Senator of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tatiana Konovalov
Hello all, my name is Tatiana Konovalov. I am completing my second semester at AVC this year. I am an honors students and work as a tutor at SOAR High School. I wish to become more actively involved in our campus, and ASO offers the perfect opportunity. ASO is the backboned to our great school, and I would love to be a part of representing our school and our students through the position as your Senator of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Senator of Visual and Performing Arts; and Physical Education
Isaac Grajeda
I am running for the Senator seat for Visual and Performing Arts in ASO. As a music major and an artist myself I believe I can help inform and represent our students with similar interests. As is stands right now our Music Department does not currently offer an Applied Music program due to budget cuts. I am passionate about doing our part in finding an affordable solution to bring this program back to life.