Candidates for the German Language Society Elections, 09/10

Candidates for the German Language Society Elections, 09/10

The available positions for EXCO are:
Vice President, Editor, Project Director 1, Project Director 2, Marketing Director

Name: Tan Xi’en Rachel
Matric Number: U073243J
Biodata: NUS Year 3 (FASS)
Major: European Studies
Minor: Political Science
Langauges: German 6, French 2
Exchange: Heidelberg, Germany
Two Posts: Vice President and Project Director

Reasons for running: Ich liebe die deutsche Sprache. Nachdem ich zurueck von Deutschland gekommen bin, habe ich mich entschlossen, dass ich etwas mit Detusch machen muss. Vielleicht kann ich auch etwas beitraegen und meine Erfahnrungen in Deutschland teilen. Ich hoffe, dass wir die Gelegenheit in NUS mehr Deutsch sprechen koennen. Dann wuerden wir Deutsch richtig ueben, und gleichzeitig haetten wir ein besseres Verstaendnis von Deutschland und seine Kultur.

I love the german language. After I came back from Germany, i decided that I had to continue to do something with German. I hope that I can contribute to the society by sharing my experiences in Germany and also create more oppotunities for the german students in NUS to speak and practice German. We would then come to a better understanding of Germany and its culture.

Thank you.


















Name: HE YAJIE

FACULTY: REAL ESTATE Year 2

Matric no. : U086854L

Email address: u0806854@nus.edu.sg or yajiesmile@hotmail.com

German Proficiency: Now taking German 3, have been to Germany last summer holiday for immersion programme, can speak some decent German!

Desired Post:
1, Marketing Director
2, Project Director

Personal portfolio:
I am a person with great enthusiasm in German language and culture. That makes me a good candidate in these posts since that would drive me to work harder. As a German Immersion Award recipient last semester, I went to Technology University of Darmstadt in German last summer holiday, and from this experience I have gained more knowledge about German culture and language. My continuous pursuit in German language studies makes me more capable in publicizing our society’s activities and linking up with German associations.

Being a member in NUS Entrepreneur (NES) Human Resource Management Committee, I have organized several events like Silicon Valley Leadership Trip, Chinese New Year Celebration and Inter-department Bonding event. My experience on organizing events would assist me to do a better job if I win the election.

Additionally, I am a sociable and easy-going person with wide social network. I have friends from different countries and different backgrounds and even social classes. One of my best friends is a committee member in NTU German Society; that helps in the event we need to work together with NTU.

I will try my best to contribute to this FAMILY! Do not hesitate to donate your vote! Thank you!



Full name: Wong Wei Ting
Faculty/Year: Business School/Year 2 going on Year 3
Roles interested in:
1) Vice President
2) Marketing Director
3) Project Director







Name : Liow Charlotte

Matric Number : U091862L

Faculty : Arts and Social Science

Major : most probably economics :)


Position running for : 1)Editor 2) Project Director


I am a Year One, FASS student and I am currently taking German 1 this semester. I am a person who always thrives for new challenges and seeking for new experiences. I have never been an Editor before but I am always willing to learn and I will give in my 120% effort in everything I do. I secretly seek for perfection in everything I do and that drives me to perform well in jobs that I have been assigned to.


I have experiences in doing adminstrative work and also designing. I have basic knowledge of Photoshop and necessary IT skills too :). Besides that, I also have experiences in organising events back in my school. Events that I organised before at the school level were, Career Fair and Anti Drugs and AIDS campaign for 3 years in a row.


A little more about myself.
I am a very friendly and bubbly person. I enjoy reading during my free time and yes, I am quite a mugger as well but rest assure, I will do my job perfectly fine. I enjoy going for camping trips and I seek for adventure too in life. I hope to go backpacking around Europe one of these years in University :D
Cheers!


Name: Chong Anna
Matric no.: U086610J
Position applying for: 1) Editor 2) Vice President
Faculty: School of Design and Environment
Year: 2










Name: Vasu Gulati
Matriculation Number: U083973H
Year: NUS Year 2
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Communications and New Media
Language Proficiency: English, German 1
Interested in the post of 1) Marketing Director 2) Project Director



I feel that my greatest strengths lie in my communication, interaction and interpersonal skills. When asked about my penultimate goal in life, my usual answer is “I want to meet and interact with as many people as possible, exchange knowledge and promote one’s ideas to gain a better insight to life”.

I have just finished a two month internship with tenCube (an NUS start up) where I was involved in marketing cum business development. I was given the opportunity to interact and negotiate with big name companies from all over the world in order to promote their product and find new business avenues. Through my internship and my involvement in synQ (NUS Deejays group) I have met a lot of different, interesting and even tough to handle people. Since both activities revolved around providing some sort of service to people, I have gained a better understanding of what people want and what people need. Hence, if I were to become the Marketing Director I would feel quite confident in liaising with other societies and organisations.

As the Marketing Director, I would like to promote our society and take it to a higher level. For example, not all students who wanted to learn German got into the course. By taking the publicity levels of our events to a higher level, I would like such individuals to come down and interact with us, be a part of the ‘German Culture’ of NUS even though they might not be able to converse in German. This idea stems from the fact that the word of mouth has limited effectiveness. These interested students need not become members hence need not be given CCA points. Thus, we shall only attract people who are passionate about learning German.

This is just one of the ideas that I have as of yet. I am still contemplating over suggesting changes to our Stammtisch – for example having more of a musical aspect to it rather than plain board games (and maybe negotiating with Munchie Monkey to provide two free drinks rather than just one).






Name: Lam Pey Hua @ Beatrice

Matric Number : U085856N

Biodata: NUS Year 2 (Science)

Major: Applied Math

Minor: Business (May be)

Languages: Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, German(1)

Desired Position: 1) Project Director or 2) Marketing director

I love German Language when I first met it in my studies of piano music theory. As we know, those terms like ‘Zart’ (soft) ‘Traurig’(sad) is used by the composer when they wrote the piano score. I have played a song named Aufschwung by Robert Schumann, a very well known German composer for my piano performance certificate exam, and its took me some times to do some research and interpret it in order to present it in the examination hall. In order to fulfill my dream to learn German, I have bided this lag1201 with 800 points from general account and even give up others CCA which clashes with my lecture slots :’(

One year back, I have visited Europe country during the vacation and I simply love the environment and culture there. By joining this German language society and becoming a Project Manager may helps me to know more about Germany. I hope to organize program (stammtisch, cooking, singing and even dancing) in order to experience their culture.

I have experienced in organizing event during secondary school and JC by organized charity event to help the poor one in school, finding sponsor for them, and even organizing school trip to Cameron Highlands. Besides that, I am a Drama Club advisor in school, I have learned how to organize stage performance and concerts too. I am here to ensure that those CCA that I done before will surely help me to master the position as a Project Director as well as Marketing Director.

Moreover, I am a responsible person who can give in 100% whenever I have been given a job. I am nice and friendly too. Frankly, I join German Language Society is partly because of CCA points (this guarantee I can do my job well…), but yet I hope through this society we can learn and understand more about German. We grow and exchange experience through this precious society and brings the culture of Germany “ON” in NUS.




Full name: Wong Wei Ting
Faculty/Year: Business School/Year 3
Roles interested in: Vice President

My journey with German language started 8 years ago when I was given the chance to participate in the Language Elective Programme (LEP) in secondary school. My passion for the language was fuelled as I learnt more about the history and culture of Germany. As I spent the first half of 2009 in Germany for Student Exchange Programme and subsequently for an internship, I got to experience much of Germany - people, language, history and culture, something which I wish to share with fellow German enthusiasts in Singapore. All these have spurred me on to run for the position of Vice President. As a Business student, organising, planning and managing many projects are part and parcel of my curriculum. Previous leadership positions as Secretary of DDS, Head of fellowship committee, etc have also prepared me well and makes me a suitable candidate for this position. Besides these, I am a very easygoing and sociable person who enjoys meeting people to exchange cultures and experiences. Together with my passion to share knowledge and German culture with fellow members, I believe that DDS will be more than a platform for German language learners.


Name: Martina Ann Mei Qiang
Matric. No: U082650R
FASS, Year 2 Sociology Major
Posts running for: Vice President/Project Director


I've had an interest in the German Language and culture ever since I was a child, and I immediately regretted it when I turned down a chance to take up German as a third language in Secondary school. I thus jumped at the chance to learn German in University. Ever since enrolling in the Language Preparation Programme, I've not looked back and have been greatly enjoying learning German and am greatly looking forward to my exchange programme in Germany next year. Apart from this interest and enthusiasm in German and the German culture, I've also had substantial experience in holding leadership positions in various groups and committees, as well as organizing events ever since secondary school. As such, I believe that I will be able to efficiently and effectively take on a role in the German Society Committee, and will carry out any duties entrusted to me with the best of my ability. I also greatly enjoy working with people, and I believe that being in the EXCO will be a great chance for me too serve the society, helping it grow and improve, and also for all of us to better understand the German culture and better learn the language.

Geman Language Society Elections

Liebe Studierende,

Here are the finalised details of the upcoming German Language Society elections:

Event: German Language Society Elections
Date: 31st August 2009, Monday
Time: 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Venue: ADM/0402

All candidates are to send in their applications to frag.mal.uns@gmail.com or to u0601442@nus.edu.sg before Sunday, 2359hrs.

If you are standing for election, you may bring as many supporters as you want, but do remember that only members can vote. We will also be conducting our second round of recruitment on election day.

More details on formal procedures and other information can be found on this blog!

Mit herzlichen Gruessen,
Shawn Seah
President

The Roles and Responsbilities of the EXCO

The Roles and Responsibilities of the EXCO

Shawn Seah, President 09/10; General Secretary 08/09
Chen Wei'an, General-Secretary 09/10
of the German Language Society

President

1. Lead the EXCO and plan events to be organized in the academic year.
2. Initiate new events for the society.
3. Oversee the progress of each event/be present to help out.
4. Coordinate among all the various EXCO members down to the Sub Committee members.
5. Fill in forms required by OSA, such as annual activity planning form and EXCO members list form – administrative roles as per Vice-President and General-Secretary.
6. Allocate CCA points, in conjunction with the Vice-President and the General-Secretary.
7. Seek advice from society advisors – hold general or informal meetings.
8. Select and appoint necessary EXCO or Sub-Committee members if necessary.
9. To mentor and teach the incoming President.
10. To resolve conflict and arbitrate disputes.
11. To always uphold the image of the society.


Vice-President

1. To helm the society if anything happens to the President.
2. Assist the President in his responsibilities:
a. Lead the executive committee and plan events to be organized in the academic year
b. Initiate new events for the society
c. Oversee the progress of each event
d. Coordinate among all the various EXCO members down to the sub-committee members
e. Fill in forms required by OSA, such as annual activity planning form and EXCO members list form – administrative roles as per Vice-President and General-Secretary
f. Allocate CCA points, in conjunction with the Vice-President and the General-Secretary
g. Seek advice from society advisors – hold general or informal meetings
h. Select and appoint necessary EXCO or Sub-Committee members if necessary
i. To resolve conflict and arbitrate disputes.
3. To help conduct and mobilise manpower for Project Director 1 and Project Director 2 and their activities.
4. To plan ahead and advise the President, as well as assist in the elections.
5. To plan activities for the Marketing Director.
6. To mentor and teach the incoming Vice-President.
7. To always uphold the image of the society.


General-Secretary

1. To take formal minutes for all discussions in meetings and disseminate them to all EXCO and teachers.
2. To publicise events using the Society Gmail account. Send the publicity email to all our standing members and EXCO, as well as to the teachers. Also send the publicity email to some of the teacher advisors and ask for their help to transmit through e-daf.
3. Oversee the progress of each event/ be present to help out.
4. Coordinate among EXCO members.
5. Fill in forms required by OSA as directed by the President or the Vice-President.
6. Allocate CCA points.
7. Take attendance at events.
8. To book rooms or venues which require no payment.
9. To assist the President or the Vice-President, and to take over if both of them are not present.
10. To safeguard and maintain this document. Only the President, Vice-President or General Secretary is allowed to change or amend this document. It serves as a training manual for all new EXCO members and prevents them from ruining the society’s good name.
11. To mentor and teach the incoming General-Secretary.
12. To always uphold the image of the society.


Treasurer

1. To keep the club fund.
2. To collect the membership fees and to compile membership roll.
3. Oversee the progress of each event/ be present to help out.
4. To pay for the expenditures needed. This includes buying tidbits, snacks, food for events, and other payments of all kinds.
5. The Treasurer is in charge of room bookings which requires payment for events – and shall make payment. All financial activities are to be done by the Treasurer.
6. Fill in forms required by OSA or required by law or financial statute as directed by President or the Vice-President, or on the Treasurer’s own integrity. He/she is to file the income tax to IRA for the preceding academic year.
7. To safe-keep and protect all the official materials of the club – stamps and receipts
8. To assist the General-Secretary in his/her duties take over if anything happens.
9. To produce a monthly financial summary to be sent to core EXCO.
10. To mentor and teach the incoming Treasurer.
11. To always uphold the image of the society.


Editor

1. To maintain and upkeep the society’s online pages (Society blog, facebook page, etc), upon the instructions of the General-Secretary, President or Vice-President.
2. To take photographs at all events and/or for major events. To upload the photographs to the blog and to plan for the blog’s look.
3. To help Project Director 1 and Project Director 2 in the execution of the various events, but especially with writing (e.g. posters, writing papers, editing written German)
4. To edit upon the instructions of the General-Secretary, the President or Vice-President or all of them.
5. To assist the Marketing Director in his/her duties
6. To assist the General-Secretary in his/her duties – especially checking of the Gmail account.
7. To assist the Treasurer in his/her duties and to take over if anything happens to the treasurer.
8. To organise the elections for the following academic year.
9. To mentor and teach the incoming Editor.
10. To always uphold the image of the society.


Project Director 1

1. To conduct the SOP activities
2. To organise and conduct:
a. German Movie screening as and when required
b. Stammtisch, and as when required
c. German learning sessions, as and when required
d. Welcome Tea (twice an academic year, once a semester)
e. Whatever activities are planned and assigned apart from the standard activities
3. To mentor and teach the incoming Project Director 1.
4. To always uphold the image of the society.


Project Director 2

1. To conduct the standard SOP activities
2. To organise and conduct:
a. SEP Sharing Session (twice an academic year, once a semester)
b. Tandem Programme (twice an academic year, once a semester)
c. Matriculation fair for next semester
d. NUS Library Tour
e. Whatever activities are planned and assigned apart from the standard activities
3. Assist the Project Director 1 if he/she needs help
4. To mentor and teach the incoming Project Director 2.
5. To always uphold the image of the society.


Marketing Director

1. To link up with NTU’s German Society- by finding out the contact details of their EXCO committee and to arrange a meeting between 2 parties.
2. To link up with the Goethe Institut (together with the Vice-President).
3. To link up with DAAD or any other external organisations (together with the Vice-President).
4. To design posters and banners for events.
5. To help Project Director 1 and Project Director 2 in the execution of the various events, and especially with advertising (e.g. posters, banners)
6. To advertise upon the instruction of the General-Secretary, the President or the Vice-President or all of them.
7. To help the General-Secretary with the publicity.
8. To mentor and teach the incoming Marketing Director.
9. To always uphold the image of the society.

German Language Society Welcome Tea, 09/10 - 24th August 2009

German Language Society Welcome Tea, 09/10 - 24th August 2009
Dear Members and potential members of our Society,

Today's turnout for the welcome tea and the support for the German Language Society were both incredible. I would like to thank everybody for their kind support for the Welcome Tea. In fact, in my opinion, this is the best turnout for the German Language Society in 4 years.

First, special thanks to the teachers Frau Niemann and Herr Doepel who provided extra refreshments and drinks for all the students.

Second, my sincerest thanks to my General Secretary Wei'an and Treasurer Xi Ling for helping me in this big event.

Last, but not the least, a big thank you for all the students and participants who attended the Welcome Tea today and the elections briefing.

There are a few issues :

1. With immediate effect, the elections notice is up.

All candidates are to send to frag.mal.uns@gmail.com their Name, Matric Number, Biodata, Two Posts that they are applying for, and Reasons why they should be elected.

A soft copy photograph in a word document or as an attachment would be welcome, but this is optional and not compulsory.

Send in your application before 2359hrs Sunday, 30th August.

Your application will be posted on the society blog.

Once sent, the applications are valid.

2. The elections will be held next week, 31st August 2009 from 8PM to 9:30PM. In lieu of potential tutorial clashes, the event will start formally at 8PM and not at the 7:30PM time mentioned.

The venue is now unknown till the teachers book us a room/ place, because the turnout has been much bigger than expected and we can expect quite a number of voters.

I will inform all members of the venue once it is confirmed.

The candidates will give a five minutes speech, followed by a 5-10 min Q and A session. Questions will be asked.

Only after all candidates have spoken will the voting commence.

3. Many email enquiries and blog tag enquiries ask: how do we sign up as members if we missed the welcome tea?

- You can come to the elections and sign up. First years are charged $10, and second to final year students are charged $8. You must provide your NAME, MATRIC NUMBER, VALID EMAIL and CONTACTS when you sign up. Only members get the benefits discussed in the welcome tea.

Once again, thank you for your generous support, and I am sure that this academic year 2009-2010 will be an excellent one.

Mit herzlichen Gruessen,

Shawn Seah
President
German Language Society

NUS German Society Welcome Tea

Liebe Freundinnen und Freunde,

Welcome! The NUS German Language Society will be having a welcome tea for all students interested in German language and culture and/or exchange to Germany/Switzerland/Austria in Week 3, so do come down to find out more about the range of activities/membership privileges/opportunities offered! FREE food and drinks will be provided. Senior students and students returning from SEP are also welcome, as are former members of previous German Society committees.

When: Monday, 24 August 2009

What time: 7.30pm-9.30pm

Where: Yusof Ishak House Function Room 2

We will also be introducing our Executive Committee and opening up some positions for application on that day. Year 3 and 4 students are also welcome to join us, as long as you have passion for German!

Meanwhile, all the best and we will see you soon!

Mit herzlichen Grüßen,

Shawn Seah

President

NUS German Language Society