Societies Executive Meeting –4pm-5pm from 03/12/14
Present:
Tom Currie (TC) Chair
Daniel Hatfield (DH) Minutes Secretary
Yani King (YK) Cultural Forum Rep
Jasper Gogol-Sicklen (JGS) Academic, Professional and Development Forum Rep
James Nangle (JN) Special Interest Forum Rep
Tom Maisey (TM)
Billy Yu Lok Ng (BYLN)
Apologies: Emily Parsons (EP), Alameen Velliyatil (AV)
Development Fund
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MTS - £500 for Coyler Fergusson expense
BYLN to contact– Ask treasurer to see Daniel regarding MTS budget and reason for
application.
Ratification
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Singapore society – Ratified (EP to contact)
UN Women UKC – Clash with Feminist Society, EP to reply and point then towards joining
Feminist Society and speaking to VP Welfare
Karaoke – Ratified, encourage them towards Woodys
Blog Society – Need to be given criteria on what not to do, but InQuire will publish stuff for
them (e.g. political blogs) on InQuire website
Forum Meetings
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Special Interest
o Went well. Exchanged contact details
o Problems with elections – paper ballot is preferable
o UKC Hogwarts
Academic, Prof and Dev
o Handover – no one was really having a proper handover
o ‘How to organise a trip’ doc (e.g. to London)
o Don’t know how to get sponsorship
Politics, Religious and Campaigns
o Went well, good networking
Cultural, Physical Activities and Performance
o Room bookings open Saturday
Networking Night
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Feedback cards were collated (see Appendix).
Longer speed meet might not work (wouldn’t be a ‘speed’ meet), perhaps 2 minutes instead
of 1 minute though (TC)
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Some societies thought that they needed to get approval of the application form for the
night, and so didn’t come. It needs to be made clear on the form next time that they don’t
need to wait for feedback.
Generally really enjoyed it. Looked very professional. Sign in board looked great. Really good
music, good photography, very relaxed atmosphere, which suited the event.
More presence from student media next time – KTV could interview people?
Need a cloakroom next time – a place for people to put their bags and coats.
Leave a blank space on the leaflet for people to write networking notes and contact details.
Next one: 16th February 2015
Appendix A - Networking Night Feedback from Feedback Cards
“Great evening. Maybe longer speed meet?”
“Great night, thanks for organising it! More societies next time (e.g. conservation) and better wine
please”
“It was a great event but the wine and food could use some work. The turnout was fine. The speed
meet was too short”
“Really cool way to meet new people and get new ideas for Society and Social”
“Great vibe. Relaxed atmosphere. Speed dating good but a bit short, would have liked more time”
“Very good vibe. Cool music. Easy to meet people. Not enough wine!”
“Longer times to talk. List of people who came. Go through everyone. Overall very nice.”
“Super cool night to socialise and make friends and network LOVE IT!”
“Awesome. Worth it. Wish it were longer. Loved it!”
“Perfect party I have ever seen”
“Very fun! I hope hold more.”
“More time before ringing bells. More magicians”
“The speed dating was a tad fast/rushed. Overall a fun social”
“Enjoyed the event – best part was society speed dating. Not enough wine.”
“More inter-society things e.g. team building, or maybe idea brainstorming.”
“Such an original idea! Thank you!!!! More of this please!!! Maybe not give the prize to another SAB
(although we love Meg!)”
“Good atmosphere. Speed thing worked well to encourage networking. Maybe leave more time for
open networking at the beginning.”
“More time needed on ‘speed match’ to talk to individuals. Carbohydrate-free food options please.
More wine”
“You’re amazing T-Cuz xxx”
“Good speed meeting but could have been a little bit longer. Good welcome drinks/food etc. Good
array of societies turned up.”
“Speed meet good. Good turnout. Good range of different types of societies e.g. social and
academic”
“Great event! Thanks for planning it! SocExec rules!”
“This was WONDERFUL. Great event, really well organised”
“Awesome. Very good idea for meeting new people and getting ideas for our society!”
“We managed to arrange a couple of events with other societies and have thought of some new and
interesting ideas. We would definitely come again. P.S. good wine!”
“I feel as though tonight has been a success. I do however feel like the speed network should have
been explained better/maybe have a label on the seats. Have more time allocated to network, more
ways to start a conservation. Thanks!”