The names of the candidates who are standing for election for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Tucker Representative, and their statements are below.  Also included are descriptions of the Council and the elected officer positions. 

The selection will take place by voting at the end of both Masses this Sunday, May 11.  Approval voting is used:  You may vote for more than one candidate for each position.  Instructions will be provided on the ballot.  Statements from the candidates will be included on the ballot.  The results will be announced by blitz on Monday morning, May 12.

Absentee ballots are available.  If you are off this term or are out of the country or will be out of town on May 11, you may request an absentee ballot from Fr. Michael by blitz – frmichaelop - or in person at AQ.  Absentee ballots must be returned by 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 11. 

In the case of a tie, a run-off election will be held on Sunday, May 18.  Absentee ballots will be available.

Andrew Dete ‘09 While furthering the strong communal faith experience enjoyed here at AQ, I intend to increase efforts to connect with Catholic students not already part of the community as well as with the larger student body, for which I hope AQ can increasingly become a strong spiritual voice active in many areas of campus life.

Cynthia Galvez ‘09 The Aquinas House community is a blessing, offering a warm and secure environment regardless of where we are along our paths of Faith. I would love to serve this community as Vice President next year to contribute to its works of outreach, service, and spiritual growth to the best of my ability. I highly value and would like to continue the promotion of AQ as a place of encouragement of faith and hope on campus.

Eleanor (Ellie) Smith ‘09 Since coming to Dartmouth, Aquinas House has been a warm, welcoming second home for me. By running for Vice President, I hope to be able to share with other students all the goodness that Aquinas House has been for me.

Caitlin Johnson ‘10 I am running for Secretary because the Aquinas House community is my family here at Dartmouth, and I want to help this community grow to include as many Dartmouth students as possible.  Having served as chair of Outreach and Hospitality last year, I have lots of experience with organizing AQ events and have a lot of ideas for the new school year!  My goal is to use this position to create a sense of inclusion and welcoming in all Aquinas House events.

	Lauren Campfield ‘11 I live through Christ, for Christ, made present in the Eucharist, yet have found God's presence in other faiths compelling, and believe it's important to communicate and recognize the truth we share in order to live the peace we profess.
	Christina Castedo ‘09 Having served on the AQ board before, I am very excited to become more involved in AQ once again. I am eager to represent Aquinas House to Tucker and to help organize with other groups on campus.
	Emily Jasinksi ‘10 Over my time at Dartmouth, I have come to see the amazing community within Aquinas House.  Yet, I also know there is an amazing community of all faiths at Dartmouth, and I am excited to be a part of that.
	Daniel Steffensen ‘11 I believe I can effectively represent our Catholic community on the Interfaith Council and in the wider campus community, in the process organizing events to increase awareness and exchange of knowledge of the complexities of both other faiths and our own.

• Through their service of leadership the officers participate in and extend the ministry of the Catholic Student Center
• Collaborate with the campus ministers in planning and implementing programs and activities
• Help promote evangelization among and outreach to students
• Foster an environment of welcome and hospitality at Aquinas House
• Are available for students to express their ideas and concerns
• Act as a good-will ambassador for Aquinas House to the campus at large

• Gives a focus to events and supports the work of the council among the officers and chairs
• Plans and leads council and community meetings
• Delivers remarks at special occasions

• Assists the President in carrying out his/her responsibilities, and stands in for the President if he/she is     absent
• Supports the work of the council among the officers and chairs

• Records minutes from council and community meetings
• Acts as Summer Term President of the Council
• Sends out weekly blitzes from Aquinas House

• Represents Aquinas House at the weekly meetings of the Tucker Interfaith Council
• Helps to organize Tucker events and various campus-wide events to bring faith into the public sphere and advance interaction among faith groups
• Initiates, develops, and helps to maintain good relationships with other faith groups.