1. YOUR COMMITTEE

2. What is a committee? Your society is run for students, by students
Committee members must be voted in
The committee are responsible for the club
Decisions for the club are made by the committee
What is a committee?

3. President Leader and main spokesperson
Responsible for the club, committee and club affairs
Liaising with the SU and members
Ensuring fair and democratic elections

4. Vice President Support the president Acting president in absence
Responsible for health and safety
Running events such as ‘taster’ sessions
Development of the club

5. Comms Officer Responsible for the administration of the club
Ensures smooth running of events
Manages communication channels e.g. Instagram, Facebook
Comms Officer

6. Ensures members are well behaved on socials – you have to be sensible
Plan and run socials, including ‘sober socials’
Make sure members bond – a social club, is a happy club
Social Secretary

7. Charity Officer Organises the fundraising events in the club
Responsible for raising money for charity and for your club
Help plan events and work closely with the social secs to carry out successful events
Charity Officer

8. Committee Meetings
Each month you should meet, face to face, with your committee
Put together an agenda of what will be discussed and raise any issues in advance
Be clear and transparent with your members
Don’t have meetings in pubs/bars, have them in a quiet space so you can concentrate
Be professional, group chats aren’t the answer!

9. Communication Make sure to tell your members the right information
Read s and take time to respond
Don’t rush a reply, information can get lost
Get everything in writing!

10. Conflict Resolution A D O R E ACKNOWLEDGE OBTAIN CLARIFICATION
DESCRIBE DIFFERENCES R
REDUCE DEFENSIVENESS E
EXPLORE OPTIONS

11. Societies Fair – top tips!
What is your Unique Selling Point (USP). Why choose your club?
Who is on the stand? Who do you want to attract?
How are you acting at your stand? Are you friendly and inclusive?
Are your handouts professional, eye catching and with key information?
Make sure you can all answer questions!
Societies Fair – top tips!

12. Taster Sessions Keep everyone busy
Split existing members up to meet new members
Don’t leave students out. Make them feel included
Taster Sessions
Have a cup of tea together after the session
Plan different sessions for different numbers of people
Make sure to contact new members afters the session
HAVE FUN!

13. Society of the year... Could it be you?!
SOCIETIES AWARDS
Society of the year... Could it be you?!

14. New Additions…….

15. NEW SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH

16. TELL US THE TRUTH
We will always find out if you have lied about something. Be honest if something has gone wrong and we can support you.

17. FIGHT FOR YOUR SOCIETY
If you are busy, tell us! We can someone else to relay information!

18. YOUR DEGREE COME FIRST
This is an absolute GIVEN! Do not put the society before your studies, if you are struggling, come in for a chat and we can help share responsibility.

19. We want your feedback! What do you love about CSU?
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What do you love about CSU?
What do you want from your VP Activities?
What could CSU do better?
We want your feedback!

20. ANY QUESTIONS? Enjoy the year and good luck!
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