Monday 23 February 2015

A Message from the Candidates...

Wug (Chairbeing)

The Wug stands for the natural pluralisation of people - in their coming together and their being in the same place, they pluralise themselves, and what can be better but to be among your own kind?

If elected, The Wug promises to promote the acceptance of all non-standard forms of pluralisation, and to build a giant spaceship for all of SF&F to hang out in.

The Wug loves everyone equally, for no form of being is incorrect, if done by a native be-er. As we are all native be-ers, we are all correct, however non-standard. (And really, the non-standard ways of being are clearly more fun.)

The Wug's qualifications are that it is a be-er, and also super nerdy. (The Wug's hobbies include playing watching Mythbusters, being a test for internalisation of English Pluralisation, and watching. Just. Watching.) 

Nathan van Doorn (Treasurer)

Hello, I'm Nathan van Doorn, a second-year student of Maths and Computer Science, and I am running for Treasurer. I would like to be treasurer for SF&F, and I think I am the right chap for the job because I have experience being a treasurer for a YUSU society in my role as Treasurer for HackSoc, and I am enthusiastic about the Sci Fi and Fantasy society. Vote for me, I guess, unless you think another candidate is a better choice.

Rosie Cook (Treasurer)

Hi! My name is Rosie, I'm a second year law student and I am running for treasurer.

Actual skills I possess: A-levels in Maths and Further Maths (so basically I can show my working and use a calculator), I can use Excel, I can do paperwork and actual adult emails and vaguely worded threats if people don’t give me money. Like a certain house from a certain popular TV show, I always pay my debts. 

Experience: I have budgeted the costume department for three pantomimes, all of them running way under budget and saving a whole load of money for the society. I also budgeted the entirety of my first year. I know. I don’t know how. I do law, so I’m familiar with rules and regulations and having to angrily email people who aren’t doing what they’re supposed to be doing. I also know that theft, fraud, embezzlement, and a variety of other criminal offences and economic torts are MORALLY WRONG.

Also, I'm not on the committee for any other society, so the position will have my full, undivided attention!

So basically, vote for me, and I’ll keep us on the right side of the law/YUSU/morality chart (delete as appropriate). At least, as far as the money’s concerned…

Even if you’re not going to vote for me, thanks for taking the time to read it!


Patrick Clarke-Williams (Abnormal Member for Board Games)

I want to be board games rep because my social life is greatly enhanced by sitting in a room with nerds and interacting as designated by pre-assigned rules and regulations. As board games rep I will turn up to get the key from James porters every Monday, or inform the relevant people if I cannot, and I will acquire a portion of the society's funds to buy more classic kids' games to amuse us. In conclusion, vote for Paddy because you know deep down in your heart that while you could play Battlestar Galactica, you'd rather play Mousetrap.

Week 8: Election fever

Timetable

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in the Peter Lee Dining Room, Wentworth
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/035E
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/003, D/L/006 + D/L/007
Thursday 18:00 - AGM in W/307 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 10:30 - Multiverse in W/222, W/304, W/306 + W/307
Saturday 13:00 - Wargames in G/002
Sunday 12:30 -  Impact in D/L/037

AGM

Committee nominations are now closed. Voting will take place by email (open from now till Thursday 26th 18:00) or in person at the AGM.

The AGM will be held in W/307 at 18:00 on the 26th Feb, with drinks in D bar to welcome in the new committee afterwards. Please be there if you can make it. We need 25% of the society (~26 people) to amend the constitution.

Agenda


  1. Renaming the society to better reflect our activities
  2. Changes to the YUSU Society Constitution to better serve the society
  3. Library - status report and appeal for help with transport
  4. Elections - Speeches from/questions to candidates
  5. Elections - Paper ballot
  6. Elections - Results
  • If you are standing for a position and cannot make the AGM, please send us a statement to be read on your behalf.
  • If you have anything else you want to be discussed at the AGM, please let us know.

Elections

To vote by email, send the society an email indicating the person you wish to hold each position, or if we should reopen nominations (RON).  You do not need to vote in every category if you do not wish to.

Candidates with an asterisk (*) after their names are standing for re-election in their current position.

Chairbeing
  • A Chairbeing
  • The Lake
  • Wug
  • RON
President
  • Tegwen Hammersley
  • RON
Secretary
  • Elly Brine
  • RON
Treasurer
  • Jake Beckford
  • Nathan van Doorn
  • Rosie Cook
  • RON
Librarian
  • Brandon Keane*
  • RON
Kit Officer
  • Issac Grief
  • RON
Webmaster
  • David Gundry*
  • RON
Abnormal Member for Boardgames
  • Patrick Clarke-Williams
  • RON
Abnormal Member for Cardgames
  • Will Arnup*
  • RON
Abnormal Member for LARP
  • Max Brown
  • RON
Abnormal Member for Tabletop Games
  • Max Standring
  • Tom Parker*
  • RON
Abnormal Member for Wargames
  • Thomas Irving
  • RON

Monday 16 February 2015

Week 7: Last chance to run

Timetable

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in the Peter Lee Dining Room, Wentworth
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/035E
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/003, D/L/006 + D/L/007
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Mordheim in G/002
Sunday 12:30 -  Impact in D/L/037

AGM and Committee Elections

AGM & committee elections will be held in week 8.  Nominations will close on Sunday of this week, and email voting will be open from Monday week 8 till the AGM.

If you want to stand for a position, or want more information on what the role of a particular committee, please email us.  We still don't have anyone running for Boardgames.  If you are a boardgames regular, please consider running for the positions so we can continue to offer these weekly events.  If you want to do anything else, please run as well, the more contested positions we have the better.

The AGM will be held in W/307 at 18:30 on the 26th Feb.  Please be there if you can make it

Committee Positions:

  • Chairbeing
  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Librarian
  • Kit Officer
  • Webmaster
  • Abnormal Member for Boardgames
  • Abnormal Member for Cardgames
  • Abnormal Member for LARP
  • Abnormal Member for Tabletop Games
  • Abnormal Member for Wargames

Monday 9 February 2015

Week 6: Great Expectations

Timetable

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in the Peter Lee Dining Room, Wentworth
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/035E
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/003, D/L/006 + D/L/007
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Warhammer in G/002
Saturday 18:30 - Changling in W/30x rooms
Sunday 12:30 -  Impact in D/L/037

Notices

Looking for Co-GM

I (Luke) am presently potentially looking for someone to co-GM a tabletop game with me. The game will focus heavily on mysteries and puzzles. I am especially looking for people who have played/read Umineko no Naku Koro Ni and the Zero Escape series (999 and Virtue's Last Reward).

If you are interested, the methods of contacting me and a bit more information on the game is contained in the following SF&F forum thread.

Monday 2 February 2015

Week 5: Its a long way home...

Timetable

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in the Peter Lee Dining Room, Wentworth
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/035E
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/003, D/L/006 + D/L/007
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Tabletop Day in W/035E, W/035F, W/301, W/304 + W/306
Saturday 13:00 - Warhammer in G/002
Saturday 17:00 - Vampire IoD LARP in D/L/036 + D/L/037
Sunday 12:30 -  Impact in D/L/037

Tabletop Day

The Second Term Tabletop Roleplay Day will be happening on Saturday Week 5; 7th February, in Wentworth W/035E, 035F, 301, 304 & 306 from 13:00

This is open for people entirely new to tabletop roleplay and experienced players alike

Vague Structure of the day:
  • Assemble at 13:00 in W035E, first set of games run. until around 6ish
  • Pizza and other food after the first lot of games.
  • Then a second set in the evening if people are happy to keep going!

If you are interested in running a game, then please email to the society account with a blurb for your game or post on the forums.

Due to time restrictions I'd advise pre-gened characters or ones very quick to make.