CORPUS CHRISTI STUDENT COUNCIL CANDIDATE MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 ST, 2012

opening prayer IN SEARCH OF A LEADER I went on a search to become a leader… I searched high and low. I spoke with authority. People listened. Alas, there was one who was wiser than I, and they followed that person. I sought to inspire confidence, and the crowd responded: “Why should I trust you?” I postured, and I assumed the look of leadership with a countenance that flowed with confidence and pride. And many passed me by and did not notice my air of elegance. I ran ahead of the others and pointed the way to new heights. I showed that I knew the route to greatness and then looked back and discovered I was alone. “What shall I do?” I queried. “I’ve tried hard and used all that I knew”. I sat down and pondered. And then I listened to voices around me. I heard what the group was trying to accomplish. I rolled up my sleeves and joined in the work.

As we worked, I asked: “Are we all together in what we want to do and how to get the job done?” And we thought together, and fought together, and struggled toward our goal. I found myself encouraging the faint-hearted. I sought ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard. When our task was completed, one of the group turned to me and said: “This would not have been done but for your leadership.” At first I said: “I didn’t lead. I just worked with the rest.” And then I understood, leadership is not a goal, it is a way of reaching a goal. I lead best when I help others to go where we’ve decided to go. I lead best when I help others to use themselves creatively. I lead best when I forget about myself as a leader and focus on my group … their needs and their goals. To lead is to serve … to give … to achieve together.

MISSION STATEMENT The Corpus Christi Student Government, in cooperation with the student body, all school staff, parents, the Church, and the wider school community, is committed to the development and fostering of experiences and activities for the Corpus Christi student body which promote Catholic values, educational opportunities, a sense of community and responsibility, and enjoyment.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL  Prime Minister (grade 12)  Deputy Prime Minister (grade 11 or 12)  Minister of Public Affairs (grade 11 or 12)  Minister of Finance (grade 11 or 12)  Secretary (grade 11 or 12)  2 Grade 12 representatives  2 Grade 11 representatives  2 Grade 10 representatives  2 Grade 9 representatives  External Affairs Representative (appointed)

Instructions and deadlines  Complete application form  Why are you applying for this position?  What experiences and/or qualities do you feel you would bring to this position?  If elected to this position, what other extracurricular activities would you be involved in?  Have 50 students nominate you for office  Obtain 2 Teacher References Due Monday, May 13 th, 2013

SPEECH  You must prepare a speech (maximum of 2 minutes) which will you will present to the student body.  Promote yourself and what you hope to accomplish if elected to the desired position.  DO NOT make empty promises.  The speech you submit is the speech you must present.  Please submit your speech to either Miss Teixeira or Mme Klysen by 2:30pm on Friday, May 24 th.

COMMITMENT Each year Student Council struggles with a conflict of commitments. Student Council is just like a team sport in that, at certain times during the school year, our activities must take precedence over other activities such as work, attending sports events and/or any other of a number of activities that may come into conflict with Student Council scheduled activities. We ask that you please consider carefully whether or not this is a commitment that you are able to make.

THANK YOU for showing an interest in becoming a student leader! BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR CAMPAIGN!