Position of Nominating Committee Chair/Nominating Committee Member - 2026

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chester (PA) Alumnae Chapter

Application for the Position of

Nominating Committee Chair or Nominating Committee Member

Delta Sigma Theta has a reputation for selecting effective leaders who have laid the foundation of the Sorority. You have the opportunity to continue this tradition within the Chester Alumnae Chapter by identifying and recommending qualified candidates for election. The available positions, their terms of office, and the required duties of all positions are listed below. The Nominating Committee invites you to recommend capable candidates for the offices and positions listed below for the term of 2024-2026.

ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE SAME POSITION

Eligible for re-election for one two-year term

President*, Vice-President*, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Assistant Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Internal Audit Chair

Ineligible for re-election and ineligible to run for any other elected office/position

One two-year term

Nominating Chair**, Nominating Committee Member** (4 positions)

Special Notes: *To be nominated for the office of President or Vice President, a soror must meet the following criteria: Has been a registered delegate at a minimum of one (1) of the last 2 National Conventions and one (1) of the last 2 Regional Conferences.

**The Nominating Committee, comprised of the committee members and the chair, are identified as an Elected Committee and are not officers of the Chapter.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chester (PA) Alumnae Chapter

Duties of the Nominating Committee Chair and Nominating Committee Members

The committee will consist of one (1) Chairperson and four (4) members of the chapter.
2. Members of the Nominating Committee will be elected by a majority vote of the members present and voting at the time of chapter elections in April.
3. The committee will solicit and receive nominations from chapter members for all elected officers and positions, including the Minerva Circle, Recognitions to create a slate of candidates.
4. The Chair and the members of the Nominating Committee serve only one (1) term and cannot be a candidate for any elective office while serving on the Nominating Committee.
5. Members of the Nominating Committee are ineligible to run for office while serving on the Committee. The chair and members of the Chapter Nominating Committee must resign prior to the call for nominations to be eligible to run for an office or position.
6. Distribute to chapter members information on slated candidates at least thirty (30) days prior to the election.

I certify that I have read and understand the duties listed for the position to which I am applying:

Signature of Candidate

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Chester (PA) Alumnae Chapter

OFFICIAL CANDIDATE PROFILE FORM

Chair of Nominating or Nominating Committee Member

Name

First NameLast Name

Maiden/Middle

Home Address

City, State Zip Code

Home Telephone

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Work/Cell Telephone

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Profession/Occupation

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Personal E mail address

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Nominating Committee ChairNominating Committee Member

1. Please list any membership in other organizations, including current or past leadership positions (This includes church or civic organizations, other fraternal groups, political involvement, etc.)

2. Please list any personal skills or traits that you possess which might be helpful in fulfilling the duties of the office to which you are applying.

3. Please share what strategies you would initiate to develop a full slate for nominations.

4. Please describe how you receive and incorporate "constructive criticism".

5. Leadership comes in many forms. What are three qualities that define your leadership style?

6. How do you collaborate effectively with individuals/sorors whose leadership approaches differ from your own to ensure the team remains cohesive and continues to move forward?

Please list any technology skills that you possess which might be helpful in fulfilling the duties of the office to which you are applying.

Delta Resume

Please attach your most recent Delta Resume to this application. Be sure to list the following: Date and Chapter of Initiation, Local, Regional and National Experience, Any other relevant Delta Involvement. For guidelines on what should be included.

Please refer to the Delta Resume Cheat Sheet located here: Delta Resume Cheat Sheet

Delta Resume

57th National Convention: July 8-13, 202556th National Convention: July 18-23, 2023

54th Regional Conference: August 15-18, 202453rd Regional Conference: September 1-4, 2022

Candidate Photograph

Please attach an updated picture of yourself. This picture should preferably be a head-shot and should not include others.

I hereby acknowledge that I am knowingly and willingly seeking candidacy for the office listed above. I attest that I have answered all questions honestly and to the best of my ability. I understand that my application does not guarantee that I will be a candidate for office, but that I must first be certified by the nominating committee. I also here affirm that if I am elected I will fulfill all of the duties required of the position including, but not limited to meeting and DID/training attendance, and all duties listed in the Chapter policies and procedures.

Signature of Candidate

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