Interested in running for a position on the Committee? N’hésitez pas! The election process is quick and casual; simply get up on the night, announce yourself, the position you’re standing for and why you would love to hold it! Click “read more” to view the position descriptions.
When? 5pm Thursday 19 October (week 12).
Where? ELT1.
Why? To eat free food, drink free beverages, discuss the future of the club, share your ideas and elect the 2012 Committee Members.
President
As President you will be expected to lead the main policy agenda for the French Club through consultation with the French Club Committee, its members, the French Program and the University.
This role will entail:
- The overseeing of all French Club activities and co-ordination between respective committee positions. Consequently, this will require you to be open-minded and be able to work with a wide variety of people in order to further promote the agenda of the Club. As such the President will endeavour to make decisions and carry out the role in a consensus-minded approach
- Promoting and upholding the open, inclusive and democratic nature of the Club, in accordance with its Constitution.
- Being the public face of the French Club, especially when liasing with external organizations/institutions (outside the University) such as the Alliance Française and French Clubs of other universities.
Vice-president
The Vice-President will assist the President in their role and step in, as Acting-President, in case of absence.
This position will entail:
- Assisting other Committee members with their positions, depending on workloads, especially in the lead up to French Club events.
- Attending University Clubs & Societies meetings (can be done on rotation with President or other Committee members).
- Liasing with external organizations/institutions (outside the University) such as the Alliance Française and French Clubs of other universities.
Events/Media/Publications
This position is arguably the most important on the French Club Committee. The ability of the Club to organise and execute compelling events, meanwhile connecting with and galvanising its members and the wider student body, is pivotal to its survival.
Such events could include:
- A French ball
- Restaurant/film nights
- Wine & cheese nights/tastings
- Stalls in the Agora
- In-house movie screenings
- And anything else you can come up with!
Also, the position will entail the promotion and advertisement of upcoming events of the Club. This will involve promoting events in lectures and tutorials, making posters to put up around the University as well as maintaining the online presence of the Club on Facebook and other social/general media. The Vice-President and other Committee members will assist you here.
This role requires excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Holders of this position should have a good command of both English and French, although this criterion is not mandatory. Any other relevant skills, such as public speaking or previous experience within Clubs & Societies will be considered an added bonus.
Secretary
The position of Secretary requires the person to provide utmost organisational support.
The Secretary is responsible for duties including:
- Maintaining records of the Club and ensures effective management of any and all records
- Taking minutes at every meeting
- Ensures minutes are drafted and distributed before making the relevant amendments and redistributing the final record of each meeting
- Assist in drafting letters
- Filing and file management
- Liaising with other organisations, clubs and societies
This role requires excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Any other relevant skills, such as previous experience within Clubs & Societies will be considered an added bonus.
Treasurer
The position of Treasurer requires the person to maintain and document all financial matters. The Treasurer is responsible for setting the annual Club budget and keeping track of the clubs expenses by:
- Filing receipts
- Administrates all fiscal matters of the Club
- Provides budget to the committee and each of the portfolios
- Ensures development and review of policies and procedures
This role requires excellent management skills and working closely with other committee members in relation to when and where funds need be made accessible and what the limits may be. Any previous experience within Clubs & Societies will be considered an added bonus.
Education Committee Member
The position of Education Committee Member requires the person to be highly interactive with the Staff of the French Program. They act as our French Program “go-to” person i.e. they have the opportunity to collaborate or consult with the Staff directly, or on behalf of other members of the committee.
The Education Committee Member is responsible for:
- Developing educational support to French students
- Assisting the French Program with events such as Peer Mentoring
- Co-ordinating study sessions and exam preparation seminars
Any previous experience within educational programs, mentoring and/or clubs and societies will be considered an added bonus.
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