All district officer candidates must be at least a sophomore and active member of Tau Beta Sigma at the time of election. See the National and District Constitution for further preliminary requirements.

Midwest District President

• Preside over and prepare agendas for all meetings of the Midwest District
• Coordinate district officer meetings with hosting chapters
• Serve as the official district delegate at National Convention
• Attend the District Leadership Conference (hosted by the TBS National Council)
• Oversee chapter operations to ensure that obligations are met on time
• Coordinate the annual district convention with the host chapters
• Work closely with chapters and active members to shape the future of our District

Midwest District Vice-President of Membership

• Preside over the district officer meetings in the absence of the President
• Facilitating membership education workshops at district functions and/or with individual chapters as requested
• Address any questions chapters or sisters have about membership issues
• Assist chapters with member retention as needed
• Investigate prospective colony schools as they are identified through correspondence or with assistance from closer chapters
• Work closely with colonies in the district as they are formed

Midwest District Vice-President of Special Projects

• Implement the plans of the District Programs Committee
• Oversee commissioning projects taken on by the district
• Serve as the primary officer in charge of all district awards
• Coordinate any other special district programs such as NIB scholarships, etc.
• Maintain the Midwest District scrapbook and history

Midwest District Secretary/Treasurer

• Compile and Publish the Minutes of the TBS and joint portions of the MWD convention at which you were elected
• Record and Publish the Minutes of all TBS and joint MWD District Officer meetings
• Collect all TBS MWD funds raised, record the amounts and purposes, and send to National Headquarters for deposit
• Sign off on all TBS MWD reimbursement requests and maintain a record of reimbursements made
• Periodically request account reports from National HQ and compare to the Secretary/Treasurer records
• Organize fundraising activities to benefit the TBS MWD
• Prepare a budget proposal to present to the TBS Ways and Means Committee at MWD Convention
• Make sure committee heads, chapters, and officers are aware of reporting procedures prior to MWD Convention

To Run for a District Office: 

You will need to prepare an officer candidacy packet. This packet should include the following:

1) A cover letter – Inform the district about who you are, why you are running for a particular office, and what strengths you will bring to that office.

2) A Platform Statement – Express your specific ideas about the office. What new programs do you plan on implementing, what programs would you like to see continue? While sometimes left out, this can be a very key item to have in your packet, especially if you forget to speak about something during your presentation.

3) A resume – Provide us with some information about your education, work experience, extracurricular involvement at your university, and your sorority experiences. Be sure to list offices and committee positions you have held within your local chapter.

4) Recommendation Letters – Put together at least 3 recommendation letters that help us get an idea of your previous work experience and chapter involvement. Be sure to include a letter of support from your chapter president, your sponsor, and your band director. If your sponsor and band director are one person, choose someone to write the last letter that you have worked closely with or is involved with you outside Tau Beta Sigma.

It is recommended that you talk with the person currently holding the office you wish to run for and the District Counselor prior to District Convention. It’s not a bad idea to talk with ALL of the District Officers and any past officers you know!