[Jonathan Sixtos]

I'd like to get the honest opinion of those of us who went to state. The only way that we can fix what isn't working is to know that it isn't working. Please list any and all suggestions that you believe would improve the next State Convention. (Please do not mention any specific member names in your postings, Thank You)
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[Jose Alonso]

Well, this was my first State Convention and because of that I do not have a point of reference to compare it to previous conventions. That being said, I feel the level of speakers and workshops that were presented were sub-par. It felt that the workshops covered the same ground, and did nothing to enhance the organizations' political development. There are things we can do even if our guys are not in session and I feel we missed a great opportunity to begin building momentum for next year.

There should be a workshop on how to make a political grassroots campaign/organization or something to that effect next year. The speakers themselves should be divided into Planning, Action and Leadership.

A speaker to help with planning issues, a speaker to inform on how to get things done, and finally a speaker to speak on how to balance it all and lead. A speaker of each on every day: minimum. The fun events planned also could use more follow through.

The hardest issue facing our organization is time and leadership. We are only here for a short time, and making sure we can continue to move the "football" just further down should always be on our mind. We need to view the actions taken as either building or diminishing our organization. We must always strive to build up and stay aware. With new memebers coming in almost every year, with the high level of leadeship turnover, and with many young students, it would be smart to provide an "orientation" of some sorts to help bring people up to speed. Also, a thorough understanding of the Consitituion and By-laws and Robert Rules of Order is a must. We cannot conduct business if people do not know what the guidelines are. How can people play a game if they do not know how the rules? That must be stressed for all Region Meetings.

Lastly, for a group that rarely meets altogether, there is no such thing as too much communication. Those are my two cents and a shilling's worth of insight. I hope it helps.

[Jonathan Sixtos]

Well said! It's vision like this that makes this organization so resilient! These are excellent ideas, and I am proud to have you in this organization. Just know that as long as we have people like you freely exchanging ideas that improve ourselves, TJCSGA will continue to "move the ball down the field."

[arnajar]

I agree wholeheartedly that communication and passing on information is a must. We, the TJCSGA e-board, need the help of the different region e-boards as well as the e-boards of the individual schools to accomplish this. The information in the Student Uniformity Book and especially Robert's Rules of Order is quite extensive and should be discussed and passed on at each individual school especially. The TJCSGA will work to provide an accurate Uniformity Book, and it will strive to help delegates get any and all information regarding Parliamentary Procedure and the rules of TJCSGA, but it cannot do this alone. I'm looking forward to this year!

Thanks

Anthony Najar

[Jonathan Sixtos]

Every time you speak, you remind me why we voted you as president, lol. I am proud to serve alongside you sir, and know that your vision for TJCSGA is one that is shared by progressives across the state. Lead on Anthony, and know that I am behind you every step of the way.

[arnajar]

Thank you sir, I appreciate it.

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[Jonathan Sixtos]

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