ASTSA Student Manual

5 own expense to the ASTSA Forum. It is suggested the candidate make at least 200 copies.  The election statement is to be neatly prepared on one (1) 8 ½" x 11" paper. The election statement can only be printed on the front of the paper and may not be continued on the back side.  The election statement must be type-written.  The copies may be placed at the ASTSA Meet & Greet table the day before the opening/first day of the conference.  The election statements shall not be distributed at conference social functions, e.g. Opening Night Party, or placed on any wall of the conference area including the walls of the ASTSA Forum meeting room.  The candidate should present the following information in the election statement: candidate’s qualifications, experience, and aspirations where his/her election would strengthen the ASTSA. o Candidate’s Speeches  Each Candidate will give a Candidate’s speech at the ASTSA Forum. The length of time allowed for each speech will be determined by the ASTSA Student Representatives based upon the number of candidates. The ASTSA Student Representatives will announce the time limit on the morning of the ASTSA Forum. However, the maximum amount of time will not exceed two (2) minutes.  The AST Board Liaison will serve as the moderator. o Election Results  The election results are determined in descending order by the number of votes each individual receives. Four (4) individuals will be announced as the next Student Representatives. Rules for the T-Shirt Contest 1. Entry deadline: Submit t-shirt design to AST office by April 1. 2. The program name must be printed on the right sleeve of the shirt so it can be hidden during voting by the AST Board of Directors. 3. The design must be non-offensive and in good taste. The design must be completed by the students in the surgical technology program; a professional design artist is not allowed to participate in the development of the design. 4. If a surgical technology program has multiple classes with different start dates, each class may submit one t-shirt. 5. An AST Board member whose program has submitted a t-shirt for the contest shall be recused from voting. 6. The AST Board of Directors will vote on the t-shirts at the spring meeting to decide the first, second, and third place awards.