1. Opening of the Meeting - Meeting opened at 1:32pm
2. Present (in alphabetical order) - P. Allen, J. Baxter, V. Coles, A. Mak, D. Roberts, P. Sztajer, R. Verma.
3. Apologies (N/A)
- Approximately $400.00 in the black after all finances are sorted out.
- The society currently owes Maryssa approximately $800 - $ 850 for chocolates and other expenses. - The society owes the Sydney University Union $6257.50 for sound / lighting. - An invoice is needed from our sound technician. - Donation to Cystic Fibrosis Australia was made – Total: $288.00
5. The Direction of the Society
- Short term goal:
ii. There should be a roll over for the directorial positions iii. Gaining recognition on campus iv. Keeping the account in the black v. We need to strength our GROUPIES!!! (Front of house team, well being team, etc…) vi. Profits made VS Amount kept by the society (This is only a rough guide)
< $1000.00 Everything (except the money from the jars) $1000.00 - $2999.99 Keep %50 or $1000.00, the higher of the two $3000.00 - $8999.99 Keep a-third or $1500.00, the higher of the two $9000.00 or more Keep $3000.00, rest shall be donation
i. Consistency in the quality of our performance(s) ii. Maintain our financial status, try to keep things in the black iii. We need something that defines us as the science revue
6. Our Aims / Goals for the Year
- Sponsorship
i. Novelty cheque to be considered for large donations ii. Sponsorship from this year - $5350.00 iii. Sponsors to be considered (this is only a compact list) 1. New Scientist 2. YSA 3. Faculty of Science 4. Alcohol companies – Need not to clash with Maxim (university alcohol sponsor) 5. Bayer 6. Lansdowne – Excellent sponsor! (Exposure for the whole year) 7. Intel 8. Apple 9. Microsoft 10. Glaxosmithklein, etc… iv. Target for this year - $8000.00
- Fundraising i. Last year’s fundraising: $2500.00, $500.00 more than the goal. ii. This year’s aim is to equal $2500.00 (membership non-inclusive). iii. In charge for BBQ’s, Rish’s responsibility to make sure it happens and delegate appropriately.
ii. We are aiming for 3 nights of performance again next year. iii. Try to get CNS to get societies to purchase tickets as a group, target Sutekh! iv. If we get the science week funding – ticket prices may drop. v. $0.40 – $0.50 per ticket is charged for printing the tickets (Seymour Centre). vi. Target – 1100 seat to be sold (approximately $14000).
- Room Bookings to be finalised earlier
8. Social Secretary Responsibilities
- Organisation of social events (Viewing night, dinners, after party and camp!!!) - Formation of the Well-being team - Organisation of inter-revue tickets (for us to see other revues as a social event) - Recruitment of new members
9. O-Week
- Plug at transition workshop - DVD to be released /Promo clips to be made by then - TV / Speakers / Power - Member pack - Inter-revue showcase
10. Summer Projects
11. Savings Accounts
- Treasurers to look into the use of a savings account
12. Charity
13. General Business
- Changing signatories - Website / Webmaster - Wiki: Pat to “contact” Nick - Pat to email Derrick / Alvin with logos - Pat to email Alvin with dates of the GM
14. Arrangement of Next Meeting
- Alvin to email Pamela and the executive
15. Conclusion of the Meeting
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