FCN Election Speech

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Two years ago, a good friend of mine invited me to watch AB Samahan’s twenty-second annual FCN – Malakas Ng Puso. Little did I know that I’d fall in love with the production. As I watched the second day in a row, I told myself, “I’m going to coordinate this one day.” Though I knew I had a lot of learning to do, I was already determined to get the position.

I joined AB Samahan my sophomore year to see what it was about and auditioned for an FCN lead role. I became part of the main cast and participated in my first FCN. I was more inspired to run for the position. But I still needed time. So while I brainstormed for FCN, I took on the Cultural Coordinator position. I spent this year studying about my culture and at the same time, finding a story for the future FCN.

For over a year now I’ve been observing, learning and brainstorming ideas for next year’s production. I already have an ideal story and yes, a game plan.

Communication will be my biggest priority this year. If we can communicate, we can cooperate. And if we can cooperate, we can efficiently operate. Plus I believe that establishing an understanding with one another will decrease tsismis, negativity and division. I want people to feel included, not excluded.

Next year’s production is intended to have a bigger cast as opposed to the past two years making it more important to keep the communication lines open. I intend on having one-on-ones and discussion groups about the play. In addition, a website that everyone can refer to for FCN updates.

Now, what’s a production without help? Next year I plan on expanding my resources by increasing member and non-membership participation. Members don’t come to Samahan just to be spectators. And spectators can be potential participators. People want to contribute their talents, and I will take full advantage of that for necessities such as funding, promoting, recruiting and more.

I know that I have the ability to make the twenty-fifth annual FCN one to remember. Being cultural coordinator this year has taught me that a presentation is only as good as your audience’s reaction. Messages are important, but knowing your audience and how you present that message makes all the difference. I plan on studying the demographics of FCN viewers, interviewing potential resources and overall making a story that will appeal to you.

Thank you for listening. My name is Jen Amos and I hope to be your next FCN Coordinator.