The Insiders
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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 […]
Jan
11
VP Admin Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | Comments Off on VP Admin Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. Primary Responsibilities: Overseeing the maintenance, renovation of the SUB. If there’s something wrong with the building, or any other issues relating to AMS buildings, that’s it. Chairing the Impacts committee, which handles sustainability Planning the Student Leadership Conference Oversee SAC – Student Administrative Commission. SAC is responsible […]
Jan
11
Childcare at UBC: a small step forward
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | 4 Comments
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. AMS Council Meeting was productive today. This is the 3rd last meeting before turnover. What came forward as an addendum to the Agenda was a motion for the AMS to contribute 100 000$ a year for the next 10 years to expand the childcare program at UBC, […]
Jan
11
Why VFM
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 11, 2007 | Comments Off on Why VFM
This post was originally written by Gerald Deo. So, dear reader, you may be wondering why in [deity]’s name Gina Eom and Tim Louman-Gardiner are bothering with this here VFM project. First, they’re bored. Second, they happen to (perhaps naively) believe that AMS and UBC elections have a tremendous impact on student life, and that […]
Jan
10
Who are these people
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 10, 2007 | 4 Comments
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. This is a completely self-promoting post which hopefully no one will read. If you’re wondering who the heck we are, I suppose this will give you a better idea. Tim is a law student, but prior to this obtained a BA Hons in PoliSci (also at UBC). […]
