Student Government Hierarchy: Fundraising & Nomination Process

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1	Student Government — Eligibility & Fundraising Thresholds
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3	Level	Positions	Minimum Fundraising Requirement	Term of Service	Election / Appointment	Notes
4	Club-Level Officers	President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer	$50	1 school year (Sept–June)	Nominations: April Elections: May Terms begin: September	Can qualify by raising $50 individually or serving as Team Captain and leading a team to raise $50 collectively.
5	Club Committees – Members	Fundraising, Outreach/Concerts, Membership, Programs, Publicity, etc.	$25	1 school year (Sept–June)	Appointed by club officers with advisor approval	Entry-level leadership. Students help with projects (e.g., concerts, bake sales, publicity).
6	Club Committees – Chairs	Chair of Fundraising, Chair of Outreach, Chair of Membership, etc.	$50	1 school year (Sept–June)	Appointed by Club President/VP or elected within committee	Matches officer threshold, reflecting higher responsibility and leadership.
7	National Officers	President	$250	1 academic year (July–June)	Nominations: May Elections: June Term begins: July 1	Represents all students nationwide; collaborates with VMA Board.
8		Vice President	$200	1 academic year (July–June)	Same as above	Supports President, oversees national committees.
9		Secretary & Treasurer	$150	1 academic year (July–June)	Same as above	Manages national communications and finances.
10	National Committees – Members	Fundraising, Outreach, Membership, Programs, Publicity, etc.	$100	1 academic year (July–June)	Applications accepted year-round; appointed by national officers/VMA staff	Lower barrier for broader participation. Work on national campaigns and initiatives.
11	National Committees – Chairs	Chair of Fundraising, Chair of Outreach, etc.	$150	1 academic year (July–June)	Appointed by President/VP with staff approval	Threshold matches national secretary/treasurer; reflects higher leadership responsibility.
12	State Senators	2 Senators / State	$250	1 academic year (July–June)	Applications accepted year-round; appointed by national officers/VMA staff	Lower barrier for broader participation. Work on national campaigns and initiatives.
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