JCR Meeting Minutes
04/12/2011
1) Minutes
of last meeting available on JCR website
2) Matters
Arising
-
No Internet
Amy: Aiming to get back online before Tuesday. Health
and Safety checks need to be carried out. Trevs and Collingwood computer rooms
open to use.
-
Bar and Basement decoration
3) Motions
MOTION REGARDING
THE INTERNET OUTAGE AT
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE
Proposed by:
Lyuboslava Kirilova
Seconded by:
Gail Lowden
This JCR
Notes:
1. There
is no ESOL internet
access in any
of the rooms at
St. Mary's College.
2. Under
4.k. of the Standard
License Agreement
regulating the relationship
between the University
of Durham and the
occupants of St.
Mary's College “internet
access” should be
provided as one
of the basic inventory
items.
3. International
students have been
unable to contact
their families because the
Wi-Fi network is too
slow and overloaded.
4. With
the end of term
approaching most students
have deadlines coming up
and they need to
access resources
on the web frequently
(e.g. DUO).
5. If
the outage continues
for the advertised
length, this would
have affected us at
a minimum for a
period of 1
week which is 10%
of Michaelmas term.
This JCR
Believes:
1. Students
of St. Mary's College
should be getting
what they have paid
for.
2. If
the students of St.
Mary's College have
the obligation to
check their email daily
and meet deadlines,
then the University
should provide them
with the services
needed in order
to do so.
3. Students,
especially international
students, should be
able to contact their
families in the
privacy of their
own rooms rather than
using communal spaces like
the bar.
4. It
is harmful to students'
health to have
to carry around heavy
bags with laptops and
books.
This JCR
Resolves:
1.
To look into
having better IT provision
in St. Mary's College.
2.
To mandate the
JCR President to seek
reasonable compensation for the
members of St.
Mary's College who
are adversely affected
by the internet
outage.
Questions: No questions
Any objections to taking it on a
hand count: No
Motion Passed
4) Matters
Arising
Announcements:
-
Mary’s won University Challenge
-
Ricky and Katie will be representing the
university.
Bar and
basement redecoration colour: colour choices presented to the JCR and voted on.
-
Light purple wins!
5) Ratification
of committees
Cheerleading
Club
Questions: Will
they get own uniform? Yes
No opposition to
general aye.
Cheerleading is
ratified.
6) Hustings
IT Manager:
o
Sam: 1st year NatSci. Already been to
a university run IT forum about internet email system. Would like to publicise
these issues within college. Done some help at home IT paperwork (both MAC and
PC) and worked in IT at primary school.
o
James: Only 1st year in Mary’s studying
computer science. Lots of IT experience.
-
What will the role involve:
o
James: run the website, and IT issues within
college
o
Sam: same as what James said, also to make sure
the printers are fully working.
-
Vision for website:
o
Sam: more colourful, make people aware of what’s
on there.
o
James: want to continue and spread the Mary’s
colour scheme throughout the
-
Elections to open when internet is back on.
7) AOB
-
Everyone should come to panto!
-
Room Ballot: List of time allocations to be
emailed out, and put up on the JCR noticeboard. Last chance for anyone who
thinks they shouldn’t be balloting to contact Ant Packer.
JCR Meeting Minutes- audio version here: http://kiwi6.com/file/jk203nu779 Date: 13th March 2011 1. Minutes of Last meeting 2. Matters arising 3. Motions Motion A:Motion to increase number of Junior Freshers Reps Chairs's Abstract-Motion to increase the number of Junior Freshers Reps from 12 to 15 There were no objections to taking Motion A on a hand count. Motion A passed unanimously
Motion B:Updates to the standing orders Chair's Abstract- This motion would update the standing orders in line with becoming a DSO Procedural Motion to make an amendment to what was presented in the standing orders, simply a computer error when being prepared. This passed on a general aye. There were no objections to taking Motion B on a handcount. Morion B passed unanimously. 4. Questions of Officers Emily warned breifly about an outbreak of mumps that is developing in Durham at the moment. If anyone feels they may have some of the symptons, you are to let Emily know and call 111 if necessary. 5. JCR Exec officers final Reports Exec and Ex-officio positions briefly reported back to the JCR upon what they have achieved and maintained in their terms of office. They can be heard in the following order, by listening to the recorded version of the meeting (link at top of page): Anna Campbell, Lyuba Kirilova, Hannah Lerigo, Amy Annette, Laura Cresswell, Anita Singh, Kat draper, Vicky Wright, Benedict Nolan. ( Exec members Anthony Packer and Sara Wyeth were unable to attend the meeting due to Mumps) 6. Elections Hustings and Interviews Ratification of Open Day Commitee: Jonny Barnes (vice), Lucy Smith, Ryan Boothroyd, Sarah McGowan, Louise Corrigan, Jon Turnock, Sarah Smith, Megan Wade, Katie Watkins, Emily Clark, Sophie Passant, Anna Cambell, Annalie Grogan, Thomas Barret, Alice Wood, Olivia Hey, Joshua Charalambous, Adam Kirkbride, Laurie Woodhead, Kat Gempf, Hannah Wright, Megan Morris, Matthew Watson, Eve Kirtmatzis. Hustings [12:00] International Students Rep [14:00]
Anita Singh Tulika Raj RON Toastie Bar Manager [23:30]
Bexi Dennison-Smith RON Isobel Cafferty RON Jonny Maunder RON Laura Parker Tong RON Sarah Coombes RON Sarah Smith RON Adam Hedley RON Louise Corrigan Pip Jones RON Kat Draper RON
A.O.B END OF MEETING [1:18:49]
JCR Meeting Minutes
Date: 20th February 2011
1. Minutes of last Meeting approved.
2. Matters arising
There were none at this time.
3. Motions
Motion A- Authorise expentiditure on Masquerade ball
Chair's Abstract- This motion proposes to provide the Masquerade Ball with £1500 (all requests for funds above £750 require JCR approval)
The Jcr notes
- That the Nidsummer Ball is an incredible event and that the majority of St Mary's Students attend either both the meal and ents, or just the ents.
- That lighting is very good at transforming a room so that it natches the theme. Decor is getting progressively harder to put up, as college are very strict about how we affix stuff to walls.
- We have huge reserves. Still.
The JCR believes
- That we have the potential to rival castle in who has the best ball
The JCR Resolves
- To pay for the lighting for Midsummer Ball, up to £1500.
There were no question regarding Motion A.
Motion A passed on a overwhelming handcount with 1 objection.
Motion B-Governance Decision
Chair's Abstract- This motion would decide the future governance structure of the JCR, choosing either to regsiter as a Durham Student Organisation or as an independant charity.
-Emily presented to governance options to the JCR. An information sheet was provided too all JCR members who attended the meeting.
The presentation and questions that followed regarding Governance can be heard by clicking the following link and selecting to download http://kiwi6.com/file/e6l9s4axiw
4. Questions of Officers
There were no questions of officers at this meeting.
5. JCR Exec Officer Reports
6. Elections, Hustings and Interviews
-Ratification of Commitees:
Midsummer Ball Commitee comprising of;
Assistant Chair- Malik Al-Mahrouky
Treasurer- Jo Dixon
Ents Coordinator- Sarah Moneypenny
Decor Coordinator- Katrina Rose
Food Coordinator- Emily Bartle
Ordinary Members;
Marie Pilaud, Rhiannon Ludlow, Sarah Smith, John Turnock, Imogen Hampson-Smith, Emma Austin, Natalie Thompson, Pip Jones, Mary Palmer, Abby McIntosh, Becky McVeigh, Natalie Ingram, Charlotte Webster.
Positions advertised:
Head Teikyo Rep
Junior DSU Rep x2
Hustings:
Arts' President,
Candidates:
Sarah Coombes
RON
Sarah Coombes was unable to attend the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, however a written hust will be emailed to the JCR shortly.
Voting online opens at 9pm on Sunday 20th February and closes at 9pm on Thursday 24th February
Senior Freshers' Rep,
Candidates:
Joshua Charalambous
Sarah Ellis
RON
Voting online opens at 9pm on Sunday 20th February and closes at 9pm on Thursday 24th February
DSU Positions husted for:
Student Trustee
Societies and Student Development Officer
Education and Welfare Officer
DUCK Manager
DSU President
JCR Treasurer:
Candidates:
Adam Hedley
RON
Voting online opens at 9pm on Sunday 20th February and closes at 9pm on Thursday 24th February
JCR Vice-President
Candidates:
Anthony Packer
RON
Voting online opens at 9pm on Sunday 20th February and closes at 9pm on Thursday 24th February
7. AOB
End of Meeting
JCR Meeting Minutes
Date: Sunday 23rd January 2011, 7.30pm.
1. Minutes of last meeting
2. Matters Arising
i) 38 Weeks Lets and Post Application Open Days
Emily explained the universities plans to increase students lets next year to 38 week, meaning college rooms would be available for storage and living throughout the Christmas and Easter Holidays. However a number of negatives of the proposal were also expressed:
-If everyone actually wished to stay this would not be possible for 2 weeks during the Christmas break when all Mary’s Staff go home and everyone on the hill must move to Aidans.
-There would be no catering during these holidays and the university have no intention of installing cooking facilities
-There would be no welfare facilities at all for the few students who are estimated to take advantage of the extended let.
-The average of the last years past records show that a maximum of 17 people chose to stay in college over breaks; this suggests that many students are would be forced to pay for something they have no intention of using and if they did, there is no food or welfare provided.
-Pres Comm estimate the amount of money the university expect to make from this is not significant in the scale of things, compared to the negatives at stake for students, for whom university is already a financial strain.
-The lack of free rooms would also prevent Open Days from happening which many colleges feel are crucial to help persuade potential undergrads to chose Durham.
Questions:
(KW) Surely if we’re going to have to pay for it why not let the extended let be available?
(EWB) This is true, but there appears more negatives than positives for having the extended let and at the moment it is still not definite so the deal is just trying to get it stopped.
The JCR mandated Emily by a general aye to write to University to express out views on the matter. Anyone wishing to see the proposed letter can get in touch with Emily.
ii) Pre Application Open days
Emily informed the JCR, continuing from the previous discussion that normal Open Days may be stopped, that the university plan to have pre-application open days to replace the post application ones we have at present. The new open days would not be run by students of the colleges, but through the university in general. It was recognised that this would not be as affective. The JCR are now aware of the possible change in the future.
iii) NUS Affiliation Referendum
Lyuba informed the JCR that this week there will be a further referendum deciding whether Durham will rejoin with the NUS.
The positives of re-affiliating were given as:
-National Representation and participation in NUS Conferences.
-Management advice and advice on Governance.
-Assistance with Staff recruitment.
-Use of NUSSL as supplier for college Bars
-Student Discounts
The Negatives:
-Affliation fee
-NUS have be known to represent certain cases.
-Fees for NUS training
-There are alternatives to NUSSL with less restrictions on stock.
-Student discount can be obtained through other ways, NUS extra Card.
-There is the USU, an alternative students union to look in to.
Lyuba encouraged the JCR to vote throughout the week and to look out for chances to vote outside the dining hall and in the Bar.
iiii) Governance
On Friday the university provided a new proposal and framework to go with them, which allows the JCR to maintain financial autonomy/not have to use procurement and various other advantages. The final document will be drawn up by Wednesday and looks promising.
Emily encouraged everyone to attend next week’s JCR meeting to here the details and a full explanation so that when it is time to vote on it, the JCR will be sufficiently informed and able to make a reasoned decision on the 20th February.
3. Motions
Motion A: Motion to alter change the way college colours are awarded
There were no objections to taking the motion on a handcount
Motion A passed with a unanimous handcount.
Motion B: Motion to recognise the contribution of Stephen Platts to SMCJCR
It was brought to the attention of the Seconder of the motion that despite the fact many would agree the individual in question missed recognition for hard work, it should still be treated the same as the annual awards and first go to a suitable committee for discussion. This makes the award worthy and prevents colours being awarded in future in a similar way, with no cosideration
There was an amendment to Motion B suggested by the JCR to:
Motion to form a committee of class of 2009 graduates to discuss suitable awards for those felt to have been missed when recognising hard work through College Colours during their time at St Marys, (including Stephen Platts)
Motion B passed on a general Aye.
4. Questions of Officers:
5. Announcements:
Ryan Cullen, Senior Environment rep informed the JCR that the following Saturday was t Mary’s College Environment day and any ideas for activities would be welcome.
6. Elections, Hustings and Interviews:
JCR Treasurer:
Candidate 1: Anna Campbell
Proposed and Seconded by: Ryan Cullen and Rose Staverly-Wadham
Candidate: RON
Voting opens online at 9pm Sunday 23rd Jan until 9pm Tuesday 25th Jan.
DSU Rep:
Candidate 1: Christopher Wright
Proposed and Seconded by: Isobel Cafferty and Catherine Kelham
Candidate 2: Jess William
Proposed and Seconded by: Anna Campbell and Alice Thickett
Both Candidates were elected on a general Aye.
Midsummer Ball Chair:
Candidate 1: Jack Duckett
Proposed and Seconded: Helen Dagg and Justin Cash
Questions: Have you got any ideas for themes?
Answer: Safari or Oriental.
Candidate 2: RON
Voting opens 9pm Sunday 23rd Jan until 9pm Tuesday 25th Jan,
End of Meeting
JCR Meeting Minutes
Date: Sunday 14th November 2010 7.30pm
1. Minutes of last meeting
2. Matters Arising
3. Motions
Motion to change the terms of Reference of DSU Committee.
Proposed: Emily Warburton-Brown
Seconded: Lyuba Kirilova
There were no objections to taking the motion on a hand count. The motion passed unanimously.
Note: DSU reps will be elected next meeting once the positions have been advertised.
5. JCR Announcements
-Melissa Fenner (Social Secretary) : Informal Ball is this Friday, there are 11-22 places left for the meal and ents. Tickets are £30. There are unlimited ents tickets for £20. Contact Mel by email if you are interested. Cheques can be put in the exec mailbox.
-Lyuba (Senior DSU Rep) : A reminder that higher education funding cuts forum held by the Vice Chancellor are this Monday at 8 in Ustinov and next Wednesday in Van Mildert.
-Ryan Cullen (Senior Environmental Rep) : Next week is Environmental week, there will be a litter pick on the 21st and other events will be advertised nearer the time.
-Sara Wyeth (Livers Out Rep) : Regarding housing, do not panic. Ignore the rent signs that have gone up so far, you should not be thinking about signing now. If you fell you want to look the only place that has all accredited landlords on is Studentpad, but look nowhere else. There will be a first wave of student houses become available in December and a second wave in January. There will be a housing talk in Mary's in December so most importantly, do not sign anything until then.
-Emily WB (JCR President) : Please don't graffiti college and keep the noise dow after 11pm, people will still be working and its not fair. Phil and Gillian will be in the Bar tomorrow between 8-9 if anyone has anything they would like to chat/ask them about.
6. Elections Hustings and Interviews
Following interviews this past week, the following positions were ratified at the meeting, all passing on general Aye's.
Ordinary Members of Soc Comm:
Jack Ducket
Isobel Cafferty
Zoe Alexander
Pip Jones
Lucy Smith
Emma Barton
Student Teacher Liason Rep:
Max Chaudrey
Assistant JCR Chair:
Ryan Boothroyd
Junior DSU Rep:
Emily Bartle
Assistant DUCK Rep:
Laura Parker-Tong
DUCK Publicity Officer:
Josh Charalambous
DUCK Fundraising and Events Rep:
Isobel Cafferty
Junior Environment Rep:
Uel McCreary
Ciara Courtney
Lewis Sullivan
Roselyn Xavier
Hustings:
Position: JCR Photographer,
Candidates: Robert Hayes, RON.
Robert's hust was read out as he was unable to attend the meeting. The decision was taken on a general Aye.
Result: Robert was elected as JCR Photographer.
Position: JCR Treasurer 2010/2011
Candidates: Kirsten Ward proposed by Jo Dixon, Seconded by Rob Powell and Jo Lawrence
Adam Hedley proposed by Ryan Cullen, Seconded by Louise Dorrington
RON
THE TREASURER HUSTS OF THIS MEETING FOLLOWED BY ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE HEARD AGAIN BY FOLLOWING THE LINK BELOW AND CLICKING DOWNLOAD.
The decision will go to an online vote, which due to technical difficulties will have opened by Monday evening and will continue until Wednesday evening. The JCR will be kept informed via email.
7.AOB
Rob Powell: we were told we would find out more about Governance in this meeting?
EWB: There are 2 meetings I will be attending this week, the first with the Charities commission on Wednesday and the second with the University on Thursday. Once I have been to these I will be able to give the JCR a more informed and balanced account of what we think our decision will be. After I have provided these options, the JCR will be given time to consider the options and then to vote.
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posted 20 Oct 2010 03:03 by Hannah Lerigo
JCR
Meeting Minutes
Date: Sunday 17th October 2010,
7.30pm.
1. Minutes of last meeting
2. Matters Arising
i) Goverance: Emily explained governance to everyone at the meeting, and
proposed the thee options the JCR have now been left with, of
a) The JCR holds a charity status.
b) The JCR goes under completely with the University
c) We go under with the University, but with a
Memorandum of Understanding, allowing us to maintain mostly autonomous.
She made them
aware it will be an important change in the JCR and that she will keep them
updated when she knows more, and at the ext meeting, explain more fully.
ii) Senior Freshers Rep Report,
Harry acknowledged that in future years, the Post
Grad Feshers Rep ad International Freshers Rep need to communicate more from the
beginning. He felt the Night’s In were particularly successful, catering for
those whose didn’t want to go out. The new “Explore Durham” went well, as did
the old favourites of Newcastle
and Toga Night. He hopes all the Freshers enjoyed it and felt it was a great
week.
iii) Motion A - Motion To Restructure The Yearbook Committee.
Chair’s Abstract – This motion would
change the Yearbook committee and create a new position of yearbook editor
Motion A went to a hand count with the
following result:
- Overwhelming majority agree
3. Motions
Motion A: Motion to alter the financing of JCR Clubs
and Societies.
Chair’s Abstract: This motion would change the way
the JCR funded its constituent clubs and societies and require them to submit
budgets in addition to funding requests.
Questions:
(Sara Wyeth) If the amount a club or society
requested was rejected, could we come to a compromise or would it be a definite
no?
(Kirsten Ward) There is a number of people in
Finance Comm that would be there for the request, so firstly I hope your
request would be approved. However if not, yes there would be chance to try
again and your past unsuccessful request would not mar this second attempt.
Motion taken on a General Aye with the following
result:
·
Passed.
4. Questions of Officers:
The concept of question of officers was explaied to
the JCr for the benefit of first years. There was no questioning today but they
were to be aware that it would happen in future weeks.
5. Announcements:
Hannah Lerigo informed the
first year students of the JCR that college was looking for a willing group of
volunteers to be student ambassadors for St Mary’s College and give tours
around college to potential visiting students. If any were interested, to see
her at the end of the meeting.
6.
Elections, Hustings and Interviews:
i) Anna Hutchinson stood for Chaplaincy Rep:
There was a call to Hust, the decision went to a
general aye and Anna was elected.
ii) There were two candidates for Assistant
Treasurer:
Anna Campbell
Adam Hedley
Questions:
(Kirsten Ward) What do you see as the role of
assistant treasurer?
(Anna) To help out behind the scenes, to minute the
meetings and to learn what treasurer does.
(Adam) To assist the treasurer in necessary tasks.
The election went to a handcount with the following
result:
Anna 110
Adam 20
Anna Campbell was elected.
iii) There were two candidates for Senior Environment
Rep
Ryan Cullen
Ciara Courtney
The election went to a handcount with the following
result:
Ryan 120
Ciara Courtney 19
Ryan was elected.
End of
Meeting |
posted 14 Jun 2010 04:30 by Hannah Lerigo
Date: Sunday 13th June 2010, 7.30pm.
Introduction (00.00)
1. Minutes
2. Motions (00.30)
Motion A - Motion To Restructure The Yearbook Committee.
Chair’s Abstract – This motion would change the Yearbook committee and create a new position of yearbook editor
Motion A went to a hand count with the following result:
- Overwhelming majority agree
JCR was inquorate, will be ratified at next meeting.
3. Question of Officers (2.30)
James Liddell gave his verbal Officers Report of his year in Office as JCR President. He readdressed the aims he had given in his manifesto, assessing those he had and had not achieved. James identified welfare as his strongest contribution to the JCR Presidents role, his work on involvement in the JCR by the JCR and general college spirit also being successful. For the full report please listen to the audio recording which will be online shortly.
4. Matters Arising (9.23)
Lyuboslava Kirilova- There will be a DSU meeting on the 22nd, all are welcome.
Emily Warburton-brown gave an update on what events and activities will be happening on Mary’s Day.
Sara Wyeth publicised the College Summer Musical which will be on, on the 22nd and 23rd June, tickets at very reasonable prices.
5. Hustings (12.45)
Bars Chair
Male team Durham Rep (16:00)
Voting open from 9pm on Sunday 13th until 9pm Wednesday 16th.
6. Pie the Exec (20:30)
To raise money for SCA week, the three members of the exec who had the most money donated to get them pied, were pied at the exec meeting. Thanks to Ant for arranging this.
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posted 9 May 2010 14:44 by Hannah Lerigo
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Introduction (00.00)
Motions
Motion A- Motion to change welfare Comm
Chair’s Abstract – This motion would alter the qualifications required to stand for positions on Welfare Comm.
Motion A went to a hand count with the following result:
- Overwhelming majority agree
Motion A passes.
Motion B- Motion to change the number of Freshers’ Reps
Chair’s Abstract – This motion would increase the number from 10 to 12.
Motion B went to a hand count with the following result:
- Overwhelming majority agree
Motion B passes.
Emergency Motion
This JCR Notes:
a. We did not elect a Student Sabbatical Bar Steward or a Bars Chair last term.
b. This is because we were waiting for College staff to reach a decision on whether they wanted to employ an SSBS.
c. College staff took the decision that they would not employ an SSBS in the future.
d. This decision was reached without consultation with the wider JCR.
This JCR Believes:
a. This decision was not legally permissible, as the position was advertised and a candidate had stood before the decision to remove the position was reached.
b. This decision has left the JCR in the precarious position where we have to advertise for and elect a Bars Chair in exam term when participation in JCR politics is usually low and we have fewer meetings than previous terms. This may mean that at the beginning of next year we will have no JCR input into how the bar is run.
c. The JCR should have the right to consult with college staff over whether or not we have an SSBS or a Bars Chair.
This JCR Resolves:
a. To hold a Referendum after this meeting to find out JCR members’ views on this matter.
b. To mandate the JCR President to communicate the outcome of the Referendum to the relevant College staff.
Proposed by: Ross Clark
Seconded by: Sara Wyeth, James Giles
Emergency Motion went to a hand count with the following result:
- Overwhelming majority agree
Emergency Motion passes.
Elections, Hustings and Interviews
Ratification of Committees
Rounders Club was ratified on a general aye.
Elections
Alex Cooke standing for Position of Assistant Male Welfare Officer. Call to Hust and elected on a general aye.
Megan Morris standing for Position of Assistant Female Welfare Officer. Call to Hust and elected on a general aye.
Katie Dobell, Dougie Mackenzie, David Cheshire, Sarah Ellis, Sarah Holden, Hannah Gledhill, David Grzymek, Claire Pattie and Joanna Dixon standing for 8 ordinary members places of Finance Comm. Call to Hust. Election results to be revealed Monday 10th May.
Clarification: Due to the fact that Finance Comm need to meet tomorrow, it is necessary to close online voting to fill the 8 places at 12 noon on Monday 10th May.
Hustings
JCR Vice President
- Michaela Parlasca
- Anthony Packer
- RON
Senior DUCK Rep
End of Meeting
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posted 8 Mar 2010 04:36 by Rachel Tustin
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN A RECORDED FORMAT. TIMINGS FOR EACH ITEM CAN BE FOUND IN BRACKETS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MEETING SUMMARY.TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDING CLICK HEREIntroduction (00.00)Executive Officers' Reports (00.04)James Liddell- JCR President (00.04) Niall Oddy- JCR Treasurer (00.34) James Giles- Male Welfare Officer (00.49) Emily Hughes- Female Welfare Officer (00.59) Emily Warburton-Brown- Social Secretary (01.14) Liam Walker- Senior DSU Rep (01.40) Melissa Fenner- Midsummer Ball Chair (02.03) Monica Russell- Shop Chair (03.01) Ross Clark- SSBS (03.29) Jinden Badesha- Vice President (04.35)
Motions (05.02)Motion A- Motion to change JCR meetings (05.02)Chair’s
Abstract - This motion proposes changes to the way JCR meetings are run,
including but not limited to the introduction of hand counts, time limits on
motions and making hustings not compulsory. An amendment was proposed by Emily Warburton-Brown and seconded by Rosie Silito: To have a 5 minute interval between motions and hustings to allow people to leave. No one is allowed to leave mid-hustings. The amendment to motion A passed on a General Aye. Motion A went to a hand count with the following result: - For: 71
- Against: 2
- Abstain: 2
Motion A passes. Motion B- Motion to change DUCK Comm. (14.49)Chair’s
Abstract – This motion would create the positions of Assistant DUCK Rep, DUCK
Publicity Rep and DUCK Fundraising and Events Rep, and also tweak the role of
Senior DUCK Rep. Motion B passed on a general aye. Elections, Hustings and Interviews (23.05)Ratification of Committees (23.10)Midsummer Ball Committee was ratified on a general aye. Open Day Committee ratification went to a hand count with the following results: - For: 50
- Against: 12
- Abstain: 2
Open Day Committee was ratified. Elections (26.23)Katherine Thane is standing for Junior DSU Rep. She was elected on a general aye. Hustings (28.19)JCR Vice President (28.19) Senior DSU Rep (01.06.55) Social Secretary (01.12.37) Livers Out Rep (01.21.28) Senior Team Durham Rep (01.32.09) - Eleanor Middleton-Ross
- RON
Written hust, read by JCR Chair Ben Nolan
International Students Rep (01.33.15) Toastie Bar Manager (01.41.38) Written hust, read by JCR Chair Ben Nolan End of Meeting (01.43.43)
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posted 22 Feb 2010 00:03 by JCR President St.Marys College
THE
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN A RECORDED FORMAT. TIMINGS FOR EACH ITEM
CAN BE FOUND IN BRACKETS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MEETING SUMMARY.TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDING CLICK HERE
Introduction (00.00)Motions (00.19)Motion A - Motion to change JCR Meetings
Chair's Abstract: This motion proposes changes to the way JCR meetings are run, including but not limited to the introduction of hand counts, time limits on motions and making hustings not compulsory.
(00.33)A procedural motion was proposed by Jinden Badesha and seconded by Lucy McGough to postpone this motion until the next JCR meeting because it was not available 24 hours before the meeting and the motion needed some discussion, and the Presidential hustings would take up too much time already.
There was an objection to the procedural motion being taken on a general aye by Niall Oddy and Emily Hughes.
A handcount was taken and the JCR voted overwhelmingly to postpone Motion A until the meeting of March 7th.
Motion B - Motion to change the position of Toastie Bar (01.53)
Chair's Abstract: This motion would make Toastie Bar manager an elected position and reintroduce a limited Toastie Committee.This motion proposes
changes to the way JCR meetings are run, including but not limited to
the introduction of hand counts, time limits on motions and making
hustings not compulsory.
Motion B was passed on a General Aye.
Executive Officers' Reports (02.30)James Liddell - JCR President (02.36)Jinden Badesha - Vice President (03.28)
Emily Hughes - Welfare (04.41)
Ross Clark - Bars Sabb (04.52)
Liam Walker - SNR DSU Rep (05.52)
Emily Warburton-Brown - Social Sec (06.30)
Melissa Fenner - Midsummer Ball Chair (07.00)
Monica Russell - Shop Manager (07.24)Amy Annette - Arts Society President (07.29)Olivia Barratt - Masquerade Ball Chair - (07.47)Elections, Hustings, Interview (08.53)Ratification of Committees (08.56)
Midsummer Ball Committee members and Open Day reps not finalised yet.
Vicki Wright appointed as Toastie Bar Manager, ratified on a General Aye
Elections (09.31)
Niels Aka stood for Ordinary Member of Finance Comm. There was no call to hust. There was an objection to appointing him on a General Aye. There was no objection to voting using a hand count. Niels was voted in on an overwhelming majority.
Hustings (11:30)
Shop Manager - Kar Draper, RON (11:34)
Arts Society President - Amy Annette, RON (15:30)
Senior Freshers' Rep - Kat Draper, Harry Millett, Kate Newbury, RON (21:00)
JCR President - Ross Clark, Liam Walker, Emily Warburton-Brown, RON (50:39)
End of Meeting (01:47:52)
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posted 1 Feb 2010 08:14 by Rachel Tustin
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN A RECORDED FORMAT. TIMINGS FOR EACH ITEM CAN BE FOUND IN BRACKETS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MEETING SUMMARY.TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDING CLICK HEREIntroduction (00.00)Motions (00.30)Motion A: Motion to amend the Standing Orders relating to Environment Representatives (00.54)Chair’s Abstract - This motion will clarify the roles of the Senior and Junior Environment Representatives. It makes clear which members of the JCR are involved in College environment meetings, to better reflect current practice.
Motion A was passed on a General Aye.
Motion B: Motion to update the Standing Orders (02.07)Chair’s Abstract - This motion will amend the standing orders in a number of areas. It ensures that all areas of the standing orders reflect motions that have been passed. It removes sections which are no longer relevant, and positions that no longer exist. It clarifies election and interview procedures for some positions.
Amendment: Proposed by Rachel Tustin, Seconded by Niall Oddy: 1. To remove Point 13 (To remove the affiliations section of the standing orders) from the motion 2. To add the Toastie Bar Manager under section 9.3.4 of Finance Committee 3. To add to the Welfare Officer section "Welfare Officers must have attended a Mary's Welfare Committee Meeting before standing"
The amendment to motion B was passed on a General Aye.
Motion B was passed on a General Aye.
Question of Officers (12.37)Question for Monica Russell, Shop Chair: Could the Vending Machine please be refilled more frequently and if not, why not?JCR Exec Officers Reports (14.20)James Liddell, JCR President and as acting Senior DSU Rep, Livers Out Rep and JCR Chair (14.27)Jinden Badesha, JCR Vice-President (15.40)Niall Oddy, JCR Treasurer (16.42)Ross Clark, SSBS- Written Report read by James Liddell (17.00)Emily Warburton-Brown, Social Secretary (18.07)Emily Hughes, Female Welfare Officer (18.40)James Giles, Male Welfare Officer (21.47)Melissa Fenner, Midsummer Ball Chair (22.09)Elections, Hustings and Interviews (23.52)Hustings for:- JCR Chair: Benedict Nolan and RON (23.58)
- Female Welfare Officer: Kim Valentin and RON (29.22)
- Male Welfare Officer: James Giles and RON (36.07)
- Midsummer Ball Chair: Melissa Fenner and RON (40.55)
- Senior Open Day Rep: Ellie King, Natasha Palladino and RON (48.27)
- Senior DSU Rep (For the rest of this term of office): Liam Walker and RON (1.06.45)
End of Meeting (01.11.23) |
posted 30 Jan 2010 08:46 by Rachel Tustin
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN A RECORDED FORMAT. TIMINGS FOR EACH ITEM CAN BE FOUND IN BRACKETS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MEETING SUMMARY.TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDING CLICK HEREIntroduction (00.00)Newspaper Pole, Niall Oddy (00.24)Vote 1: How many different newspapers should be available in the West JCR Monday to Saturday? (01.03)- 0: No Votes
- 1: No Votes
- 2: 10 Votes
- 3: 49 Votes
- 4: 8 Votes
- 5: 4 Votes
Therefore from the beginning of Epiphany Term 2010 the JCR shall receive 3 newspapers Monday to Saturday. Vote 2: Which is you're least favourite newspaper (i.e. the one you want to evict from the West JCR Monday to Saturday)? (03.35)- The Times: 2 Votes
- The Telegraph: 10 Votes
- The Daily mail: 65 Votes
- The Independent: 9 Votes
- The Guardian: 6 Votes
Therefore from the beginning of Epiphany Term 2010 the JCR shall NO LONGER receive the newspapers The Daily Mail or The Telegraph, Monday to Saturday. Vote 3: How many different newspapers should be available in the West JCR on Sundays? (07.15)- 0: No Votes
- 1: 1 Vote
- 2: 21 Votes
- 3: 30 Votes
- 4: 27 Votes
Therefore from the beginning of Epiphany Term 2010 the JCR shall receive 3 newspapers on Sundays. Vote 4: Which is you're least favourite Sunday newspaper (i.e. the one you want to evict from the West JCR on Sundays)? (08.30)- The Sunday Times: 0
- The Sunday Telegraph: 1
- The Mail on Sunday: 57
- The Independent on Sunday: 7
Therefore from the beginning of Epiphany Term 2010 the JCR shall NO LONGER receive the newspaper The Mail on Sunday. General Opinion Pole, James Liddell (10.18)The following poles are to gage a "general feeling" from the JCR on a few issues and will not require specific hand counts. SMART (St Mary's Alumni Resource Tool)
Pole 1: Do you think that an on-line database of St Mary's Graduates is a good idea and would you use it to research possible careers ideas and find out contacts in companies you might be interested in? (10.29)General feeling of YES Pole 2: Should such a database be for Mary's Graduates only or should we allow others join? (11.09)General feeling that others should be allowed to join. Pole 3: Do you like the name SMART? (12.06)General feeling of NO Pole 4: Aside from jobs should SMART also cover work experience, gap years and internships? (12.24)General feeling of YES. The Earth Charter (12.38)Should the DSU support the principles of the Earth Charter?- Yes: 70 Votes
- No: 7 Votes
- Abstain: 20 Votes
Motion A: Motion for the JCR to fund tickets for the Social Secretary and Midsummer Ball Chair, for the events that they organise. (18.15)Proposed by: Emily Warburton-Brown (Social Secretary) Seconded by: Rachel Tustin (JCR Secretary)
Motion A passed on a General Aye. Motion B: Motion to place a limit of one person elected per position. (18.44)Verbal addition from Jinden Badesha (Vice-President). (19.16)
Motion B passed on a General Aye. Motion C: Motion to change the role of Livers Out Representative. (19.57)Verbal addition from Emily Warburton-Brown (Social Secretary) (20.27)
Motion C passed on a General Aye. Motion D: Motion to increase the number of primary members on Social Committee. (22.08)Verbal addition from Emily Warburton-Brown (Social Secretary)
Motion D passed on a General Aye. Question of Officers (23.50)Question for Ben Nolan, JCR ChairJinden Badesha will chair the meeting for this section. This was taken on a General Aye.
QUESTION: Could the JCR Chair please explain why the nominations were not opened for the round of elections prior to this JCR Meeting? (24.33) The response can be heard on the recording. JCR Exec Officers Reports (25.34)James Liddell, JCR President (25.39)Jinden Badesha, JCR Vice-President (25.55)Niall Oddy, JCR Treasurer (26.09)Emily Hughes, Female Welfare Officer (26.40)Emily Warburton-Brown, Social Secretary (27.14)Rachel Tustin, JCR Secretary (27.33)Elections and Hustings (29.26)Liam Walker standing for Senior DSU Rep (29.29)NB. A mistake was made in the meeting and Liam should not have been elected to the position on a general aye in the meeting. Voting was opened after the meeting despite the vote in the meeting. A.O.B (32.32)The constitution of the flute group was ratified on a General Aye. End of the Meeting (32.55) |
posted 16 Nov 2009 07:44 by Rachel Tustin
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN A RECORDED FORMAT. TIMINGS FOR EACH ITEM CAN BE FOUND IN BRACKETS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING MEETING SUMMARY.TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDING CLICK HERE
Introduction to Meeting
(00.00)
Matters Arising
Matter 1: The Reading Room (00.43)
Matter 2: The College
Library (24.15)
Matter 3: Michaelmas Dinner
(33.46)
Motions
Motion A: (39.12)
Motion A has had to be delayed to the next meeting due to it
needing to be passed by Finance Committee before being put to the JCR.
Motion B - Motion to
place a limit of one person elected per position. (39.52)
Chair’s Abstract – This motion would add to the standing
orders the prohibition of multiple people standing for the same position.
Amendment to Motion B, Proposed By James Liddell, Seconded By
Emily Hughes (52.51)
If no single
candidate gets elected the first time a position comes up for election (including
if no one stands), positions will then open up to dual candidates.
The amendment to Motion
B passed on a general aye.
Motion B went to a
hand count vote and the results were as follows:
- Votes for the motion: 96
- Votes against the motion: 19
- Abstentions: 2
Motion B passes.
Motion C- Motion to adopt the yearly budget drafted by Finance Committee
(01.00.11)
Verbal addition by Niall Oddy (JCR Treasurer). (01.00.28)
Motion C passed on a general aye.
Questions of Officers
Question to Ross Clark, SSBS:
(01.03.37)
With the NUS Affiliation Referendum coming up soon, does the
bar stand to be impacted by the loss of subsidised alcohol from NUSSL
contracts? Do you see any way around it?
Response from Ross Clark. (01.03.57)
Question to Monica Russell,
Shop Manager: (01.05.12)
Why is the quantity of stock in the shop so low and the
selection so poor in stark comparison to the last 2 years when the shop had a
far larger selection of food drink and ice cream?
Written response from Monica Russell, read by Ben Nolan, JCR
Chair. (01.05.34)
JCR Exec Officers Reports (01.07.02)
·
James Liddell, JCR President (01.07.08)
·
Jinden Badesha, Vice President (01.07.29)
·
Kausar Balagamwala, Senior DSU Rep (01.07.54)
·
James Giles and Emily Hughes, Male and Female
Welfare Officers (01.08.58)
·
Emily Warburton-Brown, Social Secretary (Read by
Rachel Tustin) (01.10.56)
·
Amy Annette, Arts Society President (01.11.37)
Elections (01.12.00)
- Michaela Parlasca standing
for Computer Representative. No call to Hust and elected on a general aye.
- Chris Turnbull standing
for Ordinary Member of Finance Committee. No call to hust and elected on a
general aye.
- Swati Dhir standing for
Junior DSU Rep. No call to hust and elected on a general aye.
- Kim Valantin standing for Female
Assistant Welfare Officer. There was a call to hust (01.13.54). Elected on
a general aye.
- Michael McGilligan standing
for Male Assistant Welfare Officer. There was a call to hust (01.14.44).
Elected on a general aye.
AOB
Ratification of Clubs and Societies (01.15.56)
All clubs and societies constitutions were ratified on a
general aye.
Close of Meeting (01.17.23)
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posted 24 Oct 2009 15:11 by Rachel Tustin
THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING THAT CAN BE
LISTENED TO OR DOWNLOADED AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://www.plunder.com/Minutes-of-the-1st-JCR-Meeting-of-Michaelmas-Term-2009-download-cad9171dad.htm
TIMINGS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE MEETING IN THE RECORDING ARE GIVEN IN
BRACKETS IN THE MEETING SUMMARY BELOW
Meeting Summary
Introduction to the meeting: Ben
Nolan (00.00)
Motion A- Motion to Authorise
Purchase of Dumbbells for the Gym (00.43)
Chair's Abstract: This motion will authorise the purchase of new
equipment , the value of which (£4,451.60) requires the approval of the JCR
rather than just the Finance Committee
Proposed By: Craig Williams, Male Senior Team Durham Rep
Seconded By: Jonathan Lawrence
Questions can be listened to in the recording.
This motion was passed on a General Aye
Emergency Motion B- Motion to Ban All
First Years From the Bar (03.20)
No Chair's Abstract
Questions can be listened to in the recording
There were objections to this motion being taken on a General Aye
It was then revealed that this was a motion to check that First Years
were listening
Questions of Officers (07.46)
One question for the JCR Chair, Ben Nolan, from Niall Oddy, JCR
Treasurer.
There were no objections to James Liddell (JCR President) chairing the
meeting temporarily.
The details of this question can be heard in the recording.
JCR Exec Officers Reports (10.22)
James Liddell, JCR President (10.30)
Emily Hughes and James Giles, Female and Male Welfare Officers (13.26)
Niall Oddy, JCR Treasurer (16.24)
Emily Warburton-Browm, JCR Social Secretary (17.32)
Kausar Balagamwala, Senior DSU Rep (18.15)
Rachel Tustin, JCR Secretary (19.57)
Ross Clark, Student Sabbatical Bars Steward (20.41)
Elections, Hustings and Interviews
(21.26)
Hustings for Vice President, Jinden
Badesha (21.37)
Hustings for Assistant Treasurer,
Will Bright (26.53)
Will submitted a written hust as he was unable to attend the meeting.
The hust was read out by the JCR Chair and can be heard on the recording.
Will's election was taken on a General Aye.
Election for Member of Finance
Committee, Hannah Lerigo (27.56)
There was no call to hust.
Hannah's election was taken on a General Aye.
Final Word, Ben Nolan (28.38) |
posted 24 Oct 2009 15:10 by Rachel Tustin
Introduction
(James Liddell)
Motion A
Motion to introduce an 8th day to the week
This JCR Notes:
- There are only 7 days in the
week and therefore only a 2 day weekend
This JCR Believes
- We should introduce an 8th day of the week in between
Sunday and Monday
- This day shall be called
Mary’s Day
This JCR Resolves:
Proposed By: Ross Clark (SSBS)
Seconded By: James Liddell (JCR President)
Verbal Addition (Ross Clark)
The basic idea is to create a longer weekend and enable 2 Klute nights a
week
Questions:
JAMES (FRESHER): Would this mean 2 hangovers?
ROSS CLARK: Man-up fresher
EMILY WARBURTON-BROWN: What happens to Monday lectures?
ROSS CLARK: This day is not replacing Mondays. It is a new day so Monday
lectures would still be on a Monday.
JONNY DAVIES: Are you planning on slowing the Earth’s orbit?
JAMES LIDDELL: No
Conclusion:
This motion was passed on a General Aye
Officers
Reports
James Liddell (JCR President)
Reminder of the location of his flat within college
Niall Oddy (JCR Treasurer)
The shop will open tomorrow (Monday 12th Oct 2009).
Elections for finance comm. will occur at the next meeting
James Giles (Male Welfare)/ Emily
Hughes (Female Welfare)
Reminder of drop-in times
Emily Warburton-Brown (Social
Secretary)
Description of rules and dress code for formal.
Please email Emily with groups of people for the seating plan.
Ross Clark (SSBS)
Reminder that pre-klute power hours starts tonight (Sunday 11th Oct 2009) in the bar after the JCR meeting
Rachel Tustin (JCR Secretary)
Reminder that Williamson JCR is available to book and how to do so.
Kausar Balagamwala (Senior DSU Rep)
Please email Kausar if you are interested in getting involved in the
DSU.
Questions of
Officers
Question to James Liddell (JCR
President)
ANNONYMOUS: Could the JCR President please explain his plan for peace in
the Middle East?
JAMES LIDDELL: (Sung) “We don’t eat pigs, you don’t eat pigs, it seems it’s been that way
forever. So if you don’t eat pigs, and if we don’t eat pigs, why not, not eat
pigs together?”
Elections
Election for Best Looking Exec Member
All candidates made brief husts and the election was taken on a hand
count.
The results for all candidates are shown below:
Emily
Warburton-Brown 9
Rachel
Tustin 7
Niall
Oddy 16
James
Liddell 0
James
Giles 5
Emily
Hughes 33
Ross
Clark 0
Jonny
Davies 38
RON 1
Notices
- College stash is now available to order online
(see posters around college)
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