Victory Speech

Dear fellow SPA members,

Thank you for electing me president of the Student Planning Association. After a hard fought campaign, we won the popular vote and the super delegates. We can enter a new phase in SPA, one that is filled with more participation and action by our members.
I envision a SPA filled with enthusiasm. We have so many opportunities for action. Many have given ideas for an auction, a garden plot, a dog show, and a year book. These are all wonderful ideas that will help our group achieve its goals of inclusion and progress. In addition, I propose that we enter the new SPA year with a new organizing scheme: action groups. So much of the past activities have come from the leadership. I support the addition of action groups that are created by SPA members for a planning-related activity they want to participate in. If you want to study African Americans in planning, you can do that. If you want to volunteer at the St. Francis house, that's possible too. SPA leadership can serve to help coordinate your needs and get people involved. People know what works and what they want. It also contributes to sustainability.
I would like to thank my campaign managers Caleb and Jeff, as well as Katie, Allison, and Kalanit for giving me good ideas. Thank you.