I am in the same situation as you. I want to be rush chair next spring. We have slating in november so hopefully by helping out and showing that i am commited to chi o and its membership will let people know i am interested and a good canidate
Also my big is rush chair for this year so i can really she want she does and try to get ideas and help out as much as possible. Best of luck to you ......pm if u want to swap some pointers