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
