Social Chair Application
2017-2018
This application is due Monday, April 10th, 2017 to the inbox of Benjamin Kraft
([email protected]) by 8 PM. No late applications will be accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact:
Victoria Ledford and Asli Salihoglu ([email protected])
Description:
 Responsible for organizing social events both on and off campus, in order to create unity
between the multiple facets of BLAST and to incorporate new members.
 Prerequisite: substantial experience with social dancing (only one genre required, but
varied experience is preferred).
 Responsible for organizing a kick-off event and 1-2 other thematic social events each
quarter both on and off campus. Organization includes developing the interior atmosphere
of each event and coordinating with facilities to find new off-campus venues.
 Coordinate with publicity to attract new members and maximize social event attendance
from existing members of the multiple facets of BLAST.
General Exec Responsibilities:
 Attend weekly board meetings.
 Willingness to learn how to teach basic lessons. As social chair, you will need to be able to
teach a basic lesson in a variety of styles.
 Willingness to perform at events around campus.
 Attend general BLAST events, such as kick-offs and socials.
Name:
Current year:
Number of years in BLAST:
1. Why do you want to be the Social Chair of BLAST?
2. Why are you the most qualified person for this position?
3. What other leadership positions have you held, whether in BLAST or another
club/organization/job that would further prepare you for this position?
4. List three or more ideas that you have for the improvement of BLAST’s social functions in
2016-2017. Where applicable, how will you make those ideas actually happen?
5. Have you gone out social dancing in Chicago or the surrounding areas? If yes, where? If not, how
do you plan on learning more about places to go out and social dance? (If you have not gone social
dancing in the Chicago area but have elsewhere please note where and the style of dance).
6. List any other ideas you have about the improvement of BLAST as an organization.
7. Do you have any plans to study abroad in the 2016-2017 school year?
8. If there is any other information/experience that you would like to submit, you may do so in the
space below.