By Laura Wishart, SBA President
As the hype of the Presidential Primaries takes hold of our law school and grips the attention of our nation, this is a perfect time to introduce the idea of campaigning on a local level – running for the 2008-2009 Student Bar Association. This past year the focus of SBA has revolved around internal improvements, namely in the areas of record keeping, fiscal responsibility, and charity. Giant leaps have been made to preserve records and timelines for future SBA members. Not only will this save time for other important matters, but it also helps future administrations to have a precedent upon which to rely.
This year the SBA has tried to do more with less money. We decided to give more money to student organizations instead of throwing frivolous events. Looking back, it definitely has allowed student groups to do more. Unfortunately, there is always something more that groups wish to do, but SBA cannot fund everything. However, we have found creative ways to raise money, which strengthens the bond between organizations. From the blood drive and book drive, to the current penny war battle between classes, our local community has been enriched by contributions from our law school.
The vast improvements of this year’s SBA can be attributed to the wonderful participation from the members and from students who have held SBA to a higher standard. I have full faith that this positive trend will continue, so long as motivated individuals run for positions. If you have an interest in seeing what SBA does, please drop by our office or attend our meetings each Sunday. What it comes down to is being involved. If you want to contribute to our school, run for the Student Bar Association. Help us leave our footprint on the school, community, and other law schools around the country. We have big plans for the future of the organization and welcome any feedback or assistance. I urge you all to think about running for next year’s SBA. Not only can you put this on your resume, but you also gain valuable leadership experience and build your professional network.
In closing, I would like to say that it has been a pleasure serving as both Vice President and President this year. Special thanks goes to the 3Ls who have played a role this past year: Bailey Cunningham, Gaby Guzman, Jordan Gwiazdon, Megan Krol, Ian Lucas, EB Newberry, Anthony Nwaneri, Sebastian Smelko, and Sherwin Tsai. I look forward to finding strong individuals to fill their valuable positions.
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