I am running for a position in the Vietnamese Culture Society because I would like to further educate myself about Vietnamese culture beyond what I already know from my family, relatives and my own experiences in Vietnam. As an immigrant fresh off the boat from Vietnam, I want to continue preserving my culture and give it an equitable representation here at Silver Creek. I also feel like I have the potential to contribute a lot to VCS in many ways. I am running for the position of Event Commissioner and the position of the Treasurer. I am running to be an Event Commissioner because I feel like my skill set is very fitting for this position. I love making plans and devising events. I would venture to local Vietnamese communities and centers to form volunteer opportunities for the VCS members. Furthermore, I can use my management skills to utilize my position as Event Commissioner or Treasurer. …show more content…
I see myself as a fairly organized individual who can sort data efficiently. I am also proficient at using the computer and I can learn to use new programs quickly. I am a good communicator and I know how to express my idea and share it with others in both Vietnamese and English. Some of my weaknesses are that I can be nervous when it comes to public speaking or that I don’t have an abundance of experiences as it is my first time running for a position in a club. Although I can get nervous at public speaking, I am trying to overcome it over the course of time and I can acquire experience along the way