The Insiders
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Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Peter Rizov
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Peter Rizov
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1) Why VP Finance? I chose finance because it is a portfolio that blends both functional operational tasks with political involvement. It is one that will allow me to put into practice all the knowledge I (should) have acquired in my Commerce classes. Further, it is the […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Brittany Tyson
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Brittany Tyson
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1) Why Finance? Working under the VP Finance for the past two years has really given me a strong grasp of the portfolio. As Vice-Chair of the Finance Commission, I’ve learned quite a lot about the financial systems of the AMS, how we interact with our clubs, […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Aidha Shaikh
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | 2 Comments
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. www.aidhashaikh.com 1) Why BoG? Having been at the university for a while you realize how important the policies that are passed by the Board are to our everyday interactions at the University. Dealing with a broad spectrum of students, both undergraduate and graduate as both close friends […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Tom Masterson
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Tom Masterson
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1)Why VPX? Not why VPX, but rather why AMS? In my opinion, the AMS is an organization in need of reform; a revamped image, both to students and outsiders, new ideas, and a lot of energy. In my opinion, this type of change cannot be brought about […]
Jan
12
VP Academic Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on VP Academic Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. The VP Academic Portfolio is big. Huge. And very important. Responsibilities: Hiring. They interview hundreds of applicants for hundreds of positions, including all the services. That’s a spicy meatball, a spicy meatball of hiring. Sits on a lot of external committees, most notably the Directors of University […]
Jan
12
Presidential Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Presidential Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. Responsibilities: Chairing the executive committee (5VPs) Setting the agenda for Council Acting as the spokesperson for the society Attending many lobbying meetings and liaising with lobby groups The primary representative to the University Major issues: Negotiating relationship with UBC-O and the UBC Graduate Students’ Society. The GSS […]
Jan
12
What the AMS has done this year for students
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on What the AMS has done this year for students
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. As UBC students, we each pay a fee to the AMS, our student union. Part of it goes to pay the five AMS Executives to work 40-60 hours per week. So what, under the “supervision” of AMS Council, have they accomplished this year? I have come up […]
Jan
11
BoG
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | Comments Off on BoG
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. It’s this writer’s humble (and biased) opinion that BoG Rep is among the two most important positions up for election (the other being President). Why? Three reasons: Face time. There are no student reps who get anywhere near as much time with the actual decision-makers, and the […]
Jan
11
Upcoming Dates
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | Comments Off on Upcoming Dates
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. January 12, 4pm – Nominations CloseJanuary 12, 6pm – All Candidates Meeting. (Drop by SUB Council Chambers to see the largest gathering of wannabe politicians all year. It’s an amazing event. Has to be seen to be believed. Don’t forget to bring beer. Not that we endorse […]
Jan
11
VP External Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | Comments Off on VP External Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. Responsibilities: Lobbying, but with an external (read: government) focus. Working with the AMS policy advisor and President to produce lobbying tactics and strategies when meeting with government officials. Includes budget submissions, meetings, and lobbying day in Victoria Liaising with Translink around issues relating to the U-Pass Working […]
