Fall By-Elections
Are you interested in being more involved in the Bethune community and want to help make the Bethune College community a better place? We're looking for a President and 2 First Year Representatives!
Nomination Period
September 22nd - 29th at 3:30PM
All-Candidates Meeting
September 29th at 6PM
Campaign Period
September 30th - October 5th at 11:59PM
Debate
October 3rd at 5PM
Voting Period
October 6th at 12AM - October 9th at 11:59PM
COUNCIL POSITION DUTIES
Refer To Governing Documents:
ELECTED PRESIDENT CANDIDATE
Aydin Sadr (He/Him)
ELECTED FIRST YEAR REP CANDIDATES
Divone Makitu (He/Him)
Namir Youhana (He/Him)
PRESIDENT CANDIDATE
Aydin Sadr (He/Him)
To begin, I would like to provide a little background about myself: I am a current Business and Society student in my 5th year at York. I have been very involved with Bethune for the last 4 years, starting as a General Member on council in my 2nd year, Commuter Director in my 3rd year, a senior member on BAC in my 4th year, and finally, I am the interim President. I wish to be appointed as BCC's President because I believe that I have a lot of knowledge and experience with the Bethune community. I acknowledge that I have a lot to learn to be a great President; however, I am extremely dedicated to furthering my knowledge of the role, and I believe that I have the best people around me to learn how to be an amazing president for this community. I am very passionate about this position and will be available on a day-to-day basis throughout the year to commit all my time towards BCC as President. My goals for this year are to make Bethune the most welcoming environment possible while ensuring that the constituents feel heard in the community. I will also continue to keep a strong connection with Lassonde, making sure Lassonde students' needs are met. I love this community and have loved it since my 1st day at York to the point where I can call Bethune my home. I want to work towards building a strong and safe community for all Bethune and Lassonde constituents so they can call Bethune home as well.
FIRST YEAR REP CANDIDATES
Divone Makitu (He/Him)
Hi I’m Divone most people call me Div. I’m a Biomedical science first year student. I’m a huge lover of sports (I mostly play soccer) I was captain for a good majority of the team sports I was on and usually led activities with the student council back high school. Talking to people and making new connections is another thing I enjoy doing especially in a surrounding like this one. I little fun fact about me is that I’m a digital creator, just love capturing and editing moments and from time to time I make music in bedroom lol.
Pharuch Polidoro (He/Him)
My Name is Farrukh (Pharuch as my dad spells it), and I plan to run for First-Year Rep as a Biochemistry major for Bethune College! 🧑🔬 I am fond of Cross-Country 🏃💨, skateboarding 🛹, and Photography 🎞️! I have 3+ years of Student council experience , meaning I am suited to be a mediator between my peers and the Bethune! #TeenageMutantNinjaDragons 🐉
Namir Youhana (He/Him)
My name is Namir Youhana, and winning is my favourite sport, especially CRABS!
Victoria Daykin (Any)
Hello! I'm Victoria and I am running to be your First Year Rep! I thrive with collaboration, creativity and curiosity, and I want to make sure all your voices are heard and your ideas help shape the year ahead. I believe in building the community as much as possible in ways that will really be enjoyed as well as making sure everyone feels supported.
Let's make our first year unforgettable, for the right reasons.
Joel Purchase (He/Him)
Hi! My name is Joel Purchase. I’m taking Actuarial Science as my major, and running to be your first year representative. I’m a consistent hard worker, and enjoy working in groups to finish projects. I hope to work as your representative to create an involved and comfortable space for everyone!
Melissa Younane (She/Her)
Hi!! My names Melissa and I would love to be your first year representive! Im majoring in biomed and will hopefully graduate whenever God wants to help me with physics. I love crotcheting, swimming, driving at night and watching netflix. As every other first year, I'm nervous what will hit me in the upcoming months but I'm willing to make it the most memorable and productive year and hopefully you'll allow me to do so!
President :
The President shall:
a. Be available on a daily basis during the summer semester to oversee the planning
and implementation of Social Orientation;
b. Chair Council meetings if the Speaker is unavailable;
c. Be one of at least two (2) official BCC members with signing authority for BCC
accounts and shall relinquish authority upon the end of term;
d. Be a member of the York Orientation Directors Association, College Presidents
Association, and shall be ex-officio member on all other appropriate and official
Bethune Community bodies, committees and commissions;
e. Liaise with the Bethune College Master's Office;
f. Designate access and keys of all council members to the Council Office with
the assistance of the Master’s Office;
g. Ensure with the Vice-President Finance that all criteria are met and reconciled
with SCLD such that Council can complete its annual and interim audits, and
receive funding (if able);
h. Step in if a member of BCC is unable to fulfill their duties.
First Year Representative(s):
The First Year Representative shall:
a. Represent and express the best interests of first-year students in the Community within the BCC;
b. Plan and execute at least 1 event during the Academic Year in conjunction with Vice-President Social.
If you have any additional questions, please email bethune.elections@gmail.com