Alcala Yearbook 2003

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My Vision For the Black Student Union

As President of the Black Student Union for the school year of 2002-2003, I believe that our main objective as leaders is to continue to build upon last year's foundation . While adding to that firm foundation, it is imperative that the Leadership Council lay our brick with the characteristics of a family. We are Family! The Leadership Council Retreat is the formal beginning of our shared goal s and values. It is the beginning of our commitment to one another. It is also the beginning of our struggle. These that I have mentioned are the sole traits of a family. Agroup of people who have shared goal s and values , who have commitments to one another, and nonetheless, those who toil and struggle side by side. The brick that we lay this year is our legacy. Our legacy shal l not be unscathed, because it will have been laid with a bond that is unbreakable, that family bond. I am committed to representing your voice. I promise to listen, to share, and to be completely honest. And as my brothers and sisters, I expect that you are completely honest with me. The BSU has become an organization on campus that is sought after for guidance. We must continue the good work started by last year's Leadership Council. As individuals , we must all do our pa11 to the best of our ability. Together we have the potential to accomplish greater things than those who came before us. We can only accomplish our goals by collectively aiding one another. We have a young and creative bunch of individuals on the Leadership Council thi s year. My optimism is such that together we will channel all our ideas to enhance the quality of our events.We will solve most of our problems and resolve any issues that will ar1se outside and within. My father often says, "There's only one love, and that's Family Love."

"Without Struggle there is no Progress."

We are Family, Marvin R. Banks, Jr. Black Student Union, President