VOTE ASI

What? Annual ASI Elections

Where? Poll locations: Village Square, behind Pfau Library; and in front of Jack Brown

When? Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Why? Because every vote counts!

The Running Candidates are:

For President:

Colin Hale

My name is Colin Hale, and I want to be your ASI President. I will work tirelessly towards strengthening ASI, while also building upon our successes. As President, I will work towards increasing the funding for clubs and organizations, establishing a book exchange on campus, eliminating petitioners on campus, and achieving textbook and tuition affordability with local and state legislators. Most importantly, I will fight for the betterment of ALL students, and will strive for ASI to always be the STUDENT VOICE working toward your goals, your events, and your future. Working together, we can make this YOUR ASI.

Jeremy M. Vasquez

I am a passionate leader motivated by the leaders before me. I’m willing to take chances, & willing to sacrafice for the good of the cause. I am not afraid of taking risks or doing something different. Furthermore, I am a great listener & willing to meet the needs of others. I love dedicating myself to a team of leaders & I give everything when I stand behind something. I love diversity & feel the importance of speaking for all students. I am a down to earth person & a man of integrity.

For Executive Vice President:

Natalia Carvajal

I am qualified to fill the position of ASI Executive Vice-President because my wide ranging campus involvement has provided me with the skills needed to serve as a representative of the students. If elected, I will do my best to increase student recruitment and involvement to campus-wide committees through the promotion of events and the exposure of ALL students to ASI and the ways in which we encourage campus life and participation. I want to be the Student Voice by building a new tomorrow, not relying on yesterday, I commit to reflecting your ideas, your events…your choice for ASI.

Annekah Hall-Solomon

To My Fellow Students,

As a very active member of our campus community I have gained many skills and qualities that make me the best candidate for the position of Executive Vice President. I have taken on many leadership roles within my sorority, A.S.I, and the National Panhellenic Council, all of which have taught me different managerial, organizational, and leadership skills and techniques that will be beneficial to A.S.I. Overall my experiences allow me to represent the study body to fullest and be able to encourage other students to get involved. The most important thing is for student to have

Tyree Vance

At this campus I have been heavily involved in leadership activities and organizations on this campus. Now I plan to run for the ASI Executive Vice President.

As ASI Executive Vice President my goals are:

·          To know my campus and fellow Coyotes: To advocate equally for student life as a whole.

·          To balance resources: To understand the needs of our campus and work to bridge the gap between students, faculty and staff.

·          To provide useful feedback: To make certain that ASI genuinely affects the campus lives in a positive way based on the input of the students.

For VP of Finance:

Johnathan Billinger

I, Johnathan Billinger, am running for Vice President of Finance. We as students all know funding is becoming evermore complicated to request. I plan to be that excellent middleman between the board and students. If I get this position, it will benefit students. CAB funding was created for the students, therefore it should benefit the students. I will assist the students at all costs, rather it be turning away an event that seems not to help our student body or fighting for that one event that no one may believe in. I am your voice and your opinions.

For Vice President of University Affairs:

James Fukazawa

·          My name is James Fukazawa.

·          Running for VP of University Affairs.

·          Second-year at CSUSB studying Political Science

·          ‘08/09 will be my third year in A.S.I.

·          Current Director of Internal Affairs

·          ‘07/08 Students-at-Large Representative to Board of Directors

·          I have worked on the fee referendum(s), lowering/freezing student fees, statewide student issues, the California budget, and text-book prices

·          I work with California State Student Association (CSSA) to address student issues throughout the Cal-State system

·          Facilitate Club Forum

·          3.3 GPA

·          I have been actively involved in leadership with A.S.I. since Fall ‘07

Allison Goodwin

My name is Allison Goodwin and I am running for Vice President of University Affairs. I am a junior and a Liberal Studies major. I am on the activities committee for ASI and was the event coordinator for the 2008 Mr. & Ms. CSUSB Pageant. If elected, my goal is to leave a lasting impression on the students, not as one person, but as ASI. I want students to see ASI as visible and accountable and to get involved and have a memorable college experience; to have the opportunity to help create that experience for students would be a great honor.

Jessica Madrigal

Hi my name is Jessica Madrigal and I’m in my third year. Currently I am part of A.S.I.’s activities committee and I volunteer for the student centers in the student union. I am running for V.P. of university affairs because I do believe that I can get more student involvement on campus. Student involvement is a key factor in college to obtain the ultimate college experience. Vote for me!!

Write-In Candidate:

Rendell John “RJ” Navarro

As Vice President of University Affairs for California State University, San Bernardino, I will place the students above myself, striving my best to fulfill my duties to both the students and the members of the Associate Student Incorporated. I fully understand that this does not guarantee smooth sailing between the board members and myself. Regardless, I will stand for the students, by the students, and with the students under all circumstances.

While on the board, I will question everyone’s intent to whether of not they are serving the students before themselves. Having previous experience as a Public Relation Manager in

For Palm Desert Campus VP:

David Pomeroy (Vice President, Palm Desert Campus)

I have had the pleasure of serving as the Associated Students Palm Desert Campus Vice President for the past three years. While the position is both challenging and time consuming, I find my efforts both worthwhile and fulfilling. In the year to come I would like to see Associated Student’s presence on the Palm Desert Campus to be further strengthened. I hope to be able to create many opportunities for my fellow students to become involved in extra curricular activities. I personally have found this involvement at CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus to be most rewarding.

For Board of Directors by College:

Sana Ibrahim (Board of Directors, Arts and Letters)

If I am elected, I intend to effectively bring student’s concerns from the Arts and Letters College to ASI and make sure their voices and concerns reach and are carried out by the Board of Directors.

I will seek out problems in my college and report the issues that may impact students to the Board of Directors and take action to solve them.

I will add diversity to the student’s voice through ASI bring a friendly, upbeat vibe as well.

Sara DeHerrera (Board of Directors, Natural Science)

During this year, while serving in ASI as a student-at-large representative, I have had the opportunity to gain insight into what this student organization stands for. Not only have I been challenged in a variety of aspects, but I have learned that it takes the dedication of individuals, like me, to continue to advocate for student’s rights.

As a Nutrition major, I would like to become a representative for the College of Natural Science. If elected, I will strive to serve as a mediator between ASI and the student body.

Maureen Ramos (Board of Directors, Natural Science)

Out of the 16 board members of the Associated Student, Inc., not one of them is a nursing student. I think it’s time that the voice of the nursing students be heard. I also am ready to bring new ideas to the board that would impact California State University, San Bernardino and its students of every major in a beneficial way. It truly would be an honor to be the representative for the college of Natural Science.

Camille Thomas (Board of Directors, Business & Public Administration)

During my time in ASI, I plan to help the school of Business Administration run as smoothly as possible. To give my all everytime I am involved in something, and contribute my strengths in as many ways as possible. I am an organized person and I plan to ensure that during my time in this position that everything is handled when it needs to be. I intend on finding out what the college of Business needs and fighting for their interests on campus. I would like to keep people aware of problems in our school as well as help them