The Pride

Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: Focus

Media Credit: ASI Brian Buttacavoli

Media Credit: ASI Alexander Hoang

Media Credit: ASI Zach Morrison

ASI Elections are this week. From March 23th through 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th students are able to vote online. Students will be voting for ASI Board of Directors, which include the positions of President, VP of Operations, VP External Affairs, VP Marketing, VP Finance, COAS Representative, Representative At Large, COBA Representative, and COE Representative.

ASI Board of Directors are elected to serve and represent the student body at local and state level. Today, Tuesday, March 24, there will be an open forum in front of the Library Plaza where students will be able to hear candidates and ask them any questions. To vote, visit www.csusm.edu/vote

Meet the 2009-2010 presidential candidates:

Alexander Hoang

With tenacious passion, unrelenting resolve, and limitless determination, I, Alexander Hoang, have come to serve the CSUSM community as President & CEO of A.S.I. As a natural advocate for others I intend to continue using my voice for the students, and my integrity of following through with action to further enhance A.S.I and effect positive and progressive change at CSUSM.

As a Resident Advisor of the International & Multicultural Experience at the University Village Apartments here at CSUSM my service to others has literally hit home. I received the award of R.A. of the year and Best Programmer of the year 2007-2008 during my engagement as an R.A.

The 23 CSU ASI President's and their teams have elected me to the executive team to lead them as the University Affairs Chair of the California State Student Association. Here I have advocated for CSUSM students, and all 450,000 students of the CSU at a state level in order to keep the CSU accountable to being accessible and affordable for all students.

I have been actively engaged in civic leadership roles and consistently strive for academic excellence in order to lead by example. In total action and in words of truth, I ask sincerely to be your servant leader. I've established the relationships necessary to be truly effective here at CSUSM on issues of student fees, fun programming for all students, and bringing unity to A.S.I and our CSUSM community.

It would be an honor and privilege to serve as your student body government President & CEO in my final year. I seek your support and your vote in order to continue to be a valuable asset for you.

Zach Morrison

I will work hard, as your next ASI President, to have a significant positive impact on your time here at CSUSM. I am passionate about our school and committed to making it a better place; socially, academically and on a daily basis.

In addition to being a current Board Member of ASI (representing the Students at Large), I have been the sole appointed student representative on faculty committees (Budget and Long Range Planning). I am comfortable advocating for students in a variety of situations: from talking one-on-one with President Haynes or the Mayor of San Marcos to addressing the entire Academic Senate or the San Marcos City Council.

I have been able to draw upon my experience in past leadership positions to create a strong relationship with students, faculty, staff and leaders both on and off-campus.
I have worked on many projects through ASI including spearheading the future removal of the CCR (Computer Competency Requirement), creating a parking ticket grace period and assessing how ASI could sponsor more events/dances that can accommodate a larger number of CSUSM students.

As a 21 year old student who has lived in the dorms, off-campus apartments, and been a commuter student from home…concurrent with working in a restaurant….I am aware of the diverse lifestyles and academic paths of the students of CSUSM. My decisions are influenced by both my past experiences and my ability to seek out information and opinions that may be contradictory before reaching a final conclusion.

As the next President of ASI, I will lead and assist each of the Board Members in the development of action plans that will generate results in their areas of responsibility.

Voting for me will insure that you have a President who will always work 100% for the students.

Brian Buttacavoli

What's Up Everyone!

My name is Brian Buttacavoli and I am running to be your next ASI President.
I am a Business Major and going into my senior year here at Cal State San Marcos. I am currently your Vice President of Marketing and a Resident Advisor for the University Village Apartments.

I have been involved in multiple student organizations and have personally hosted numerous programs on campus including, but not limited to: Environmental, Social, Occupational, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Cultural, and Emotional Wellness Programs. As your President, I will put everything I am into making CSUSM a fun and safe place to be. I am Safe Zone Certified and care deeply about campus community and involvement.

With the CSU Budget Cuts, tuition on the rise, and our current economic crisis, you need a candidate with experience that will lead our campus to where it needs to be. I want you to know, that this campaign is not about me, it is about YOU. As President, I will advocate for you, the students. It is our campus, and together we can take our campus out of this economic and social rut that it has been put it.

REDUCED TUITON INFLATION
REDUCED PARKING RATES
MORE FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
MORE PROGRAMS
MORE SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ATHLETICS
MORE STUDENT LIFE

And more of what Cal State San Marcos needs. I will correctfully execute and establish ALL of my goals as president because of my experience and dedication to what you want.

Thank you for your support

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