MSA AGM

Hi everyone.

It almost time for us, 2008/2009 MSA committees to step down and new people to turn MSA.

The following is what's in the email. I think it is already very detailed. I don't really think i need to explain anything further.

important stuff:
1) The date is Wednesday 7th Oct but the time is yet to be confirmed (checked email, facebook and blog later).
2) Venue still yet to be confirmed (Again, hecked email, facebook and blog later)
3) make sure to send us your nomination or you can do so on the day itself.
4) i will blog again if i have finalised the details of AGM.

Hope you are all doing well. After a year of reign of the most absolutely fabulous committee, we are now looking for new talents to fill in the post as the current committee will step down and give way to new people to shine through and perhaps, bring MSA to another exceptional level.
This year, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be happening on 7th October 2009. Other details regarding this event are to be announced in upcoming emails and blog posts.
Generally speaking, all committee members are responsible in planning, organizing and conducting activities. However, there are more to this than just what you see on the surface. Listed below are the positions available and brief descriptions on duties that entail for each of the post(please read carefully).

1. President
The President of this Society is responsible in leading the organization and making sure that it functions well. He/ she chairs or attends all internal (MSA) and external (MASA-UTS, MSO-UNSW, SUAMS-Uni Syd) meetings or events. Aside his/her compulsory duties in running the Society, he/she takes charge in motivating and encouraging participation of committee members. The president is encouraged to run for a position at MASCA (state) level.

2. Vice President
The duty of the Vice President to this Society is to mainly assist the President in every way including administering the organization in case of the absence of the President, helps chair or attend all internal and external meetings and events with or without the President. His/ her duty also entails supervising the committee members and chairs. He/ she is also encouraged to run for positions in MASCA NSW.

3. Secretary
as secretary, he/she must prepare meeting minutes and attend all meetings and events, and represent Vice President in case of the absence of the Vice President.

4. Treasurer
The Treasure job mainly requires he/she to Prepare and look after the finances of the organization. The Treasurer must also attend all meetings and events, and represent Vice President/Secretary in the absence of the Vice President and/or Secretary.

5. Social Director (2 positions)
Dance Parties (the Society main revenue) and other social events are under the responsibilities of the two Social Directors. The events may also be collaboration with other society which will require the Social Directors to communicate with social directors from other respective societies (MASA, MSO, and SUAMS). Generally, the Directors must attend all meetings and events. Dance Parties are traditionally held once every semester (total twice in a year) and it is the main income generator for all four organizations.

6. Sports Director (2 positions)
In the first semester in the University calendar, the Sports Director organize the annual Sports Carnival, also prepares members of the Society if any of them should represent state at National Games and Conference (NCG) or other sporting events. Generally, the directors are required to attend all meetings and events.

7. Cultural Director (2 positions)
The appointed Cultural Directors plan, prepare and cook for MSA events, become team leader for cultural performance for Malaysia Fest and/or Malam Gema Merdeka (MGM), and attend all meetings and events. This position requires you to have both culinary and performing skills (basics, if not experts). Over the years, MSA has been the main contributor in regards of performances for the annual Malaysia Fest.

8. Welfare Director
As the name suggest, welfare director is in charge in matters involving the welfare of the committee members and regular members of the Society. Welfare Director must be willing and available to spare times and hands to help members by providing help or advice in any matters.

9. Publisher
The publisher’s duty includes liaising with the Welfare Director and IT Director to do a recap of every activity or event to be posted on the Society’s blog and website. The Publisher creates MSA’s annual newsletter, and attend all meetings and events. Publisher is also responsible in collecting photos for the purpose of reference and promotion of the Society

10. IT Director
IT Director manages members’ mailing list, blog and official website, and attends all meetings and events. He/she must collaborate with the Publisher in maintaining the Society’s IT accounts and programs.

Before sending your name in, i would recommend you to give serious thought about it, do not apply if you want to be part of the committee just for fun, to add up another section to your resume or so to increase chances of being popular. This is some serious business we are talking about.
Beside the role stated above, all committee members must be involved or take up positions in the organizing committee for Malaysia Fest, Malam Gema Merdeka and Annual Dance and Dinner.
Please remember, we are calling for serious, dedicated, hardworking, capable, responsible, sociable, and enthusiastic people who can take up challenges and believe me, I am not just listing adjectives. So, if you think you have what it takes to be one of those who will bring MSA forward next year, send in your name and the position(s) you would like to run for to me, Mardhiah at this email (arcd_229@yahoo.com).
A detailed explanation of this AGM will be posted in our blog http://msamq.blogspot.com. Be sure to check the blog out for the updates.
Any queries can be forwarded to the current president: Eric Chan at ericchan.msa@gmail.com or me at the email stated above.
Thank you.

Regards,
MSA Secretary
Mardhiah

Thanks a lot for all your supports for MSA.

I still can't believe I 'm stepping down from MSA Publisher this week.

From
Lawrence
MSA Publisher