Note: I was looking through my old blogs and came across my elections speech from
April 2008. Wow has so much happened...
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Hello Everyone :]
My name is Jennifer Amos, but you can just call me Jen or Jen Amos. I’m currently a 2nd semester sophomore with a pre-major in communication public relations and aspiring to be your next AB Samahan Cultural Affairs Coordinator.
At the beginning of this year, I joined AB Samahan because – long story short – I wanted to face all the biases and even bitterness I had towards my own ethnicity. Little did I know that not only did I face them all, I learned so much more than what I had admittedly assumed. And because of this, I couldn’t be any more grateful. Thus bringing me to the reason as to why I am running for this position.
As a token of my thanks, I want to give back to AB Samahan by running for the officer position of Cultural Affairs Coordinator. Not only that, being blessed with the opportunity to be one of the lead roles for FCN has inspired me to learn more about my culture. And what better way to be motivated than to be responsible for researching and presenting information of my culture at the AB Samahan general meetings? In addition, I hope that in pursuing this position, I will learn more about myself, gain the confidence to do public speaking, and understand why alumni continue to return and aid the organization.
Having been an officer for several organizations in the past – Japanese Student Association, ISCOR Student Society, SAAC rep. and past organizations back in high school – I understand the importance of reliability, honesty and integrity, voice and dedication. I am currently not taking any cultural classes, I am not currently studying my own language, but I am a young Filipino lady who has the willingness and eagerness to research more into my culture and inevitably share it with others. As Filipino Americans become more Americanized I believe that it is more important than ever to remember where we came from and understand why we are where we are today. Therefore, making me most qualified for this position.
If elected, I plan on researching and delivering cultural presentations based on the interests of the officers, the members, and myself. For instance, prior to any cultural event we host, such as Filipino Culture Night, I can make it an obligation to make a presentation based on that. With intentions of getting to know our members more, I hope to find among them a common curiosity of our culture that they would like to learn more about. As for own personal goal, I hope by the end of the year, I will be very educated in my culture and well experienced in public speaking. In terms of implementing my endeavors, I plan on using mediums such as videos, music, power point, posters, the audience, my charisma, spontaneity and any other attention-getting means that officers and feedback may advise me.
All in all, being nominated and going through the procedures of elections is an honor and blessing in itself. One year ago, I never thought I’d see myself running for a position in AB Samahan. I can personally say that I have gone a long way and that I cannot be any more grateful. Thank you for your time and I hope to become your next cultural coordinator.
Join Q. Rius Hart & friends as they gather and recollect all the information about Andres Bonifacio presented this semester.
