Easter 1

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 30-04-2006, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda yet to be obtained
2. MfS: The Bish
3. MfS: Exec Meal Cards
4. MfS: John's Day

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. CRC Findings
4. JJCR Ratifications
5. JJCR Elections
6. JJCR AOB
7. JHJCR Ratifications
8. JHJCR Elections
9. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Jeanna.

Apologies

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Josh Heald, President

Just for the record Roddy's going to pay We've been to Edinburgh which has been fun. I've been on various training days. I've been to a meeting about a new website called Hero for everything that's not on UCAS. Went quite well. Made some finishing touches to the new website which is going live on Wednesday. Please everybody fill in the questionnaire as it's your chance to make a difference. The Bish announced at formal night that there will be a free trip to Lindisfarne, that'd be good fun. Gwinnie asked me to mention the Hill vs. Bailey rugby match in aid of a guy who was paralysed. Lister and Gwinnie and Paddy are playing, so good luck to them. Any questions? OK

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Right. Er, Just from the last week I talked to the environment reps and we're getting new boxes. We had a meeting about working for fund-raising about the bar overspill. Hope you enjoyed formal. Got another one this Friday; the St.. Alan's going to come and talk to you briefly in a minute about the gardens. People don't know what to do when they break glass; you have to talk to the staff and they will clear it up. Security; don't leave windows and doors open unattended. If people are interested in the buffet when the archbishop comes it's at 6:30. If you've got any keys that open doors other than your own. If people know where the parsonage key is let us know; it's got a wooden spoon on it. Also about standing orders; some banks have been taking them out early. Ed McCarter. The St. John Ante Portam Latinam formal; there used to be an order of priority for the formal; why isn't that so this time? Why is there a waiting list of Johnians when there are a few guests? K: I think it's important that we open it up to all years. Ed McCarter. It would also have been much more suitable to put only one email address out. Katie: I'm having problems accessing it; it's on someone else's computer and they're forwarding the emails from there. We're trying to get the problem sorted out with email addresses. Guests: we talked about it today, and i think it is important to allow guests as other colleges do. We don't want completely closed events. Josh: We've got a guest limit of 5. Ed McCarter: So a decision was taken that there should no longer be third year priority Josh: Well I don't know that there was one last year. There's no record of it. Katie: Alison wanted the numbers early. It's important that people tell me if they're dropping out.

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

This past week I've updated the welfare boards. There is a new Nightbus timetable and route. If you're living out, check the website. We're going to be getting some more cards as well. There's a 50p charge which is compulsory. I had DSU welfare exec meetings and training for college welfare officers. There's a talk at Trevs on self harm. Go if you're interested and want a professional viewpoint and if you are interested in getting involved in college welfare. There's been drink spiking in Newcastle so beware. Changes have been made to DSU to make it more accessible to disabled students including a new toilet. Wed 3rd May is Chlamydia screening day. In the toilets in Linton B and Cruddas A. They need to go to DSU between 3 and 4 on the 3rd. Stress Less; the DSU campaign is running a Ben and Jerry's ice cream cafe which is on Thursday with free samples; I think that's from 8 o clock. In the next meeting there are elections for Livers-Out officer and LGBTa officer. Exam quiet begins 8th May. If you are offended by our costumes please come and see me afterwards. Josh: the LGBTa officer is dependent on the CRC changes being implemented by the referendum Exam quiet : no games on library lawn. No noise after 11pm. It's available on the website, but there are rules for play of ball games within college., Anna McMullen: Has Tesco been taken off the Nightbus Route. Josh: It is there, but you don't have a 15min gap. Thank you

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

I hate these things. Alright. We had a fun weekend away This week Katie and I met with the sponsorship chair to discuss how we're going to get curtains for Linton. Had my first finance comm. I will be reviewing the budget for societies and Part I after the exams. That's pretty much everything. Good luck to those standing for positions.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Representative

Last week I had my first DSU exec committee. We talked about adding non-sabbatical officers to DSU on the EWO's team. We talked about a diversity campaign on the 5th which will involve Anglo-Japanese society, Teikyo, etc. There'll be food. Feel free to come along, hopefully it will become an annual event. The president said that the Nightbus route business cards are coming soon and I'll get them to Jeanna, J: Alternatively nightbus.dsu.org.uk Also some people are worried about the lecturers. Lecturers should be giving feedback; if they're not. Talk to the lecturer; if not, complain about them to DSU. I've been updating the DSU boards. Now there ar emotions up there that you might find interesting. Next time is Starbucks and EWO. There are a lot of positions up for election. Come and see me. At 5pm in Hatfield next week there's an open meeting about the environment.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Hi This week I had a meeting with the JWS managers. There will be JWS products in the shop. I did an order which has come; Ginsters are in. If anyone wants a shift in the shop see me., went to finance committee. Met with Armstrong's and Donald to do with stash. Major thing to say; photographs are happening on Wednesday; timetable in the email and in This Week. If anyone could possibly help on weds with benches moving to library lawn see me after the meeting. The photos are going to be on sale from about Friday teatime. I'll let you know when that'll finish. They'll be on sale at all mealtimes. Ta

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

This week has mainly been lots of planning as the social events are to be post exams. I've met with Alan usher about various things. Bish celebration on the 3rd June. Service in Oswald's. We're going to organise something in the evening. 9th June Johns Day, 13th June Summer Ball. Had my first SEC meeting minus treasurer and technician. Any questions?

Tim Marshall, Comms Officer

Right... Not much to say really. The biggest thing this week is...erm...This Week. It's changed format slightly, but the content's the same. A new addition is Chaplain's Chat. That's about it really. Thanks

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

Good evening. We've scrubbed the main floor. It's no longer black. Touched up the mural.. sanded and varnished tables., added a new light in the passage. Added the Bishop Stephen to our selection of ales which is nice, new flavour of J20. Looking to put up more photos in the bar. If you have them, get them to me and I'll put them up., the bar will be open in exams., don't expect it to be very busy. We have a quiz on Tuesday from 9 at £1 per person. Wine for formal at £6 per person. Any questions? Nope?

Ian Kent, President, Cranmer Exec

Hello. My name's Ian Kent. I'm the new CCR president. I live in Gateshead but you might have seen me about. The new Cranmer exec is now in place. I introduce my VP Catherine green. In terms of what's going on at Cranmer. One thing is block teaching, which makes it a strange term for us so we're not around as much. The only other thing to tell you about is that we have two new staff appointments which we're going to sort out this term. One is Biblical Studies. The other is the Chaplain's post. The interviews will be on the 18th of may and this person will be chaplain to the whole of college.

Lisa Mol, MCR PResident

Right, MCR May Ball. Really good, might be doing that again. Not much happens otherwise: any questions?

Reports of non-executive Officers

Alan Usher: Maintenance Report

I drew the short straw. I'm here. What this college doesn't have is a big problem with vandalism and misuse in college. What we do have is a small problem that's getting bigger. This is your home., this is not my home. I was going to say treat it like your home but... It gets me upset when I see things deliberately broken. Accidents happen. But I do get slightly miffed when people deliberately break things. One it takes time., two it costs money to fix it. Then I can't spend money on making things better. The nicest thing in college is the grounds. I've managed to employ a gardener. Have barbecues, get drunk, but when you're finished CLEAN UP. People walk around in bare feet. If someone misbehaves, shop them to [the exec]. I've been here 7 years and I love it. It's a great place,.keep it this way.

Motions

MFS: Exec Meal Cards

Motion text
Approved by finance committee. Passed on a General Aye

MFS: John's Day

Motion text
Alice: John's day is the biggest event of the college. It's all day from about 7 until 3 in the morning. We run events all day and for it to be free and all of the undergrads and postgrads to go, the JCR releases money and then college matches it. Sophie: we need to accept this because it's our money. College are pledged to give us as much any questions? Matt Giles: how much was spent on it last year F: £2600. Passed on a General Aye

MFS: Principal's Celebration

Motion text
This is a motion to put on a day to say thanks to the Bish because he's such a legend The vague plan is to walk to the beach and to have a BBQ and various things on the beach. College is having a celebration on the 3rd. This will be on the 17th. The college thing will be much more formal, with the bishop's invited guests. This is something for us to really enjoy. AMCM: what's this £500 paying for? J: food and buses F: it's providing food and subsidising travel. A: is it going to be a surprise? J: no, because we need to book the Bish Passed on a General Aye.

Presentation of CRC's findings.

What we have proposed in brief is to add a complaints procedure which we should have had for years (1994 education act) we've removed a few unnecessary positions and created another finance committee rep. we've added the LGBTa rep and library rep so now they'll be elected rather than appointed. We've changed things so that the meetings reflect what's in the constitution. We've changed the position to secret ballots so it's not defaulting to online ballots. Online votes take a lot of time to organise and mean that anyone who wasn't in the meeting can still vote which isn't quite as good. Secret ballots will default to paper. We've added the bar to the constitution. CCR have changed their positions. MCR have split some of the roles. We've updated the election schedule. Societies are now listed in proper order. We've got rid of sewing society. We have corrected some spelling, punctuation, grammar. It's now clear what is what within the document. To pass these changes we have to have a referendum as a paper ballot, in college on Monday, in the bar on Wednesday, and Margaret's on Thursday. Any questions? Is there a list of the changes? A list will go up in the morning

Ratifications

Post

Candidates:

Boat Club Captain: Peter Wake

Boat Club Vice-Captain (Male): Tom Goode

Boat Club Vice-Captain (Female): Becca Davies

Boat Club Treasurer:

Boat Club Social Secretary:

Boat Club Boatman: Pete Holt

Senior Bar Officer: Dan Baxter

Bar Treasurer: Ashley Greenwood

Bar Steward: Jonnie Cooper

Assistant Bar Treasurer: Matt Smith

Assistant Bar Steward: Henry Jones

All the positions were ratified by individual General Ayes. Josh complains as he is required by JJCR Motion from a previous meeting to remove one article of his clothing for each General Aye.

Elections

JWS Treasurer

Candidates:

• Katy McPhail
• Beatrice Shelley

Husting

Katy: This is rubbish. I'd like to be JWS treasurer. I think I'd be good as I have experience for how shops worked having worked in my dad's shop for 6 years. I think logically. I have an A-level in maths. I really want to serve college. Beatrice: I'd like to be JWS treasurer. The JWS t needs to be trustworth and responsible for the shop. I'm organised and systematic. I was manager last year. I know how it works which is really useful. I understand how important it is to have a close relationship with the managers. I was treasurer of orchestra last year. I'm aware of the dedication and have a lot of motivation. It'd mean a lot to me. I want to learn about and be responsible for running the financial side of the shop.

Result

Awaiting results from Senior Returning Officer. Katy was duly elected.

Societies Officer

No Candidates

 

No Candidates

Loo News Editor

Candidates:

• Steve Henry (Filthy)

Steve Henry was elected on a general aye.

Website Rep

Candidates:

• Michael Hutchinson

The candidate was elected on a general aye

AOB for JJCR

Hill vs. Bailey Rugby Match: read by James Gwinnett

For those who aren't aware; on weds there's a Hill vs. Bailey rugby match. Squads selected from all the teams. Myself paddy and Lister are representing Johns to raise money for a guy from Chad's paralysed from the neck down; he's going to be in hospital for a minimum of 45 months. If you haven't seen one of the forms come and see me and pledge some money. If you have, we're collecting money in the next few days. Any questions? Game's at 8 at DCRFC. All the money goes to Steve Cox from Chads. Thanks guys.

CRC Referendum: Josh

I made it through JJ. (sigh) Just like to stress how important it is that everyone votes in the CRC changes. We need half of the JJCR to vote. That's over 250 people. We had so many late night meetings; please vote even if it's no. This is upsetting.referring to current lack of clothes bar a skirt and a gown

Alumni Reps: Felix

A few weeks into last term, Sophie and I were elected Alumni reps. Now we're on the extended exec. We've organised a lot of events. It would be sad if this work were to be put to waste. However we have to offer our resignation to you. I would like to ask you not to accept it. Because all of this work would be wasted, as by the time someone's in the position it would be too late to finish the planning. We will put our extended exec commitments first., even if you ask us to step down tonight though we would still like this to happen. There's not that much more work involved from this point onwards. I'd like to ask you not to accept our resignation Rob Reeve: other than the tennis weekend what else is planned. The two smaller projects are firstly for the graduation pack we'd like to put a contact leaflet in. To remind people to sign up for a dunelm email address. Mainly work for awareness for alumni. Not many people are aware of the alumni system. Secondly, we were thinking of inviting people back to say hello to the Bish. We thought it would be nice for past generations to come back to say bye and thank you. I'm not promising anything though. Rachel James. Can I also request that the JJCR reject Sophie's resignation as DUCK treasurer. After exams there will not be much work. SG: we'll do that separately. Becca: can we take it on a general aye that we are not going to accept these resignations. Taken on a general aye SG. I'm DUCK treasurer; there's only one more term in office. Not too much will happen before exams anyway. Please reject it Taken on a general aye.

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Ratifications

Becky Askey

Accepted on a General Aye

Elections

Finance Committee Rep

originally no candidates; Ed McCarter: It is fun!

Candidates:

• Pete Holt
• Proposed: Sarah Mullins
• Seconded: Megan Taylor

Result

The Candidate was elected on a general aye.

Asst. Estates

Candidates:

• Ben Salter
• Proposed: Kath Harris
• Seconded: Peter Godden

Husting

Hi I'm Ben. I would like to be your asst. estates. I want to see that formals run efficiently and smoothly. I will liaise with catering staff and Katie. I'm communal areas rep and I do the job to the best of my ability. I believe these skills would be transferable. I have worked towards the Open Days in March. I can handle pressure and balance it with my studies. I am very keen to get involved with some of Katie's ideas. If you have queries on my opinion about the curtains; don't ask. Just because I look like Ron Weasley, don't assume voting Ron is a vote for me! [laughter] Roddy Peters: will the candidate relinquish any other positions? Ben Salter: no Felix: (at Chair) You always ignore the exec! What other positions do you hold. BS: Only this. I'm running for Freshers' Rep if that's a problem. Martin: What about external commitments? BS: Only chamber and symphony but that's two nights a week.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 0 The candidate was duly elected.

Asst. Treasurer

No Candidates:

Josh: It's worth noting that if CRC is passed the position will no longer exist.

IT Rep

Candidates:

• Tom Kirby
• Proposed: Sebastian de Lemos
• Seconded: Becky Warner
• Michael Hutchinson
• Proposed: Ed McCarter
• Seconded: Mark Hastie-Oldland

Husting

Tom: I'm standing for IT rep. It would be a really good way for me to give something abck to college. It's something I can enjoy. I've done a very similar thing before at school, liaising with technical and non technical people. I'm dedicated because I'll really enjoy it. Crucially I think I have the time., I'll be a second year theologian. I reckon I can find the time. It'll be hard work but I'm determined to give it my all. Ed McCarter on behalf of Mike: Doing these is difficult. It really comes down to... well... Mike isn't here. And he's not here for excellent reasons. Why we need him. Why he's awesome. This is really a job interview. It's a paid position. Many a time I've been trying to print stuff and there's no paper or the computer isn't working. Mike has a whole series of plans to deal with this because he is amazing! What do we want in an IT rep? Someone who is competent., knows all about computers. Mike knows everything about computers. He works in Windows and Linux and is pretty good with Macs. He deals with ITS as part of his physics course. I've seen him dealing with problems. And he makes you love your computer again. I've never known anyone like him to like computers. There's nothing he likes more than computers. He's like a doctor really. He's straight there. He deals with people. He likes computers. He's superbly competent. He's really keen. We want a human being and a computer expert. Social sec for the Durham physics society, so the most sociable physicist in Durham! He does Karate... Sophie Godfree: Time up! Ed McCarter: PLEASE!!!! Where will the candidate be living next year? TK: I'm living out EMC: Mike will be living in next year. This is a paid position and we need to be responsible.

Result

Awaiting results from Senior Returning Officer. Mike was duly elected

Asst. Services

Candidates:

• Matt Crompton

Husting

Hi. I'm running for this position because I want to help college. I'd be best because there's nobody else! And because I know martin. I've worked in the shop. That's basically it. J: Are you living out next year. You're intending on keeping the role going? No because it's a livers-in position.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 0 The candidate was duly elected.

SEC Treasurer

Candidates:

• No Candidates

SEC Technician

Originally no candidates: Ben Powell stood for the position.

Candidates:

• Ben Powell
• Proposed: Adam Crudgington
• Seconded: Esther James

Husting

There was no call to hust.

Result

The candidate was accepted on a General Aye.

Freshers' Week Co-Ordinator(s)

Sophie Godfree: We need a procedural motion so they can stand jointly. Proposed: Matt Giles Seconded: Nick Newell

Candidates:

• Adam Crudgington
• Megan Taylor

Husting

We've been planning on standing for this for a while. Team Fresh gave us an awesome experience. Meg: Why me and adam. Adam and I are different yet united. We live together and haven't fallen out yet! AC: I have friends MT: I'm a christian. MT: if you've read the manifesto you'll see our qualities. AC: We think we have the expertise. Hannah Pearce. If your new co-coordinator turned up to Freshers week with a different hair colour what would your response be. MT: send him to Toni and Guy. Peter Godden. What would be your initial reaction if listening to a rep's lionel richie tape you realised your signs had been taken down at 7am? MT: Funny you should mention that too? We cried a lot. Someone take them down. So probably stick nearer to the 7am mark so we're the last college on the M1. Rachel James. What if on the coach trip to newcastle, the coach pulled over for a toilet trip and left without a fresher. AC: we'd send him to Jeanna. Felix: Got a bit of a guest question... [shows video] Can the candidates act out a short scene from Romeo and Juliet, [you should know your shakespeare from school] AC as Juliet MT as Romeo. [laughter][applause] SG: any other questions? Matt Giles. When you're coordinator you have to do paperwork. Can you cope with the hours of filling in forms. AC; from English I'm used to ploughing through books. MT: we have quite wide experience of the various roles. Rob Reeve. If a rep was to break the two week rule, what would you do? [laughter] would you go for coffee with them MT: In our team it was kept to. It's good to protect the Freshers. Coffee's fine! Anything more, we'd come down hard on. The candidates were duly elected.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 1

Freshers' Reps

This could be a long one. You have 30 seconds, then 4 questions for which there will be only 3 word answers.

Candidates:

• Alice Bridge
• Becky Ryding
• Ben Salter
• Caroline Stocks
• Chris Leach
• Christine Leahy
• Clare Gordge
• Esther James
• James Dalton
• Kathryn Harris
• Kim Edwards
• Lan Rachel Baggot
• Lucy Knight
• Lucy Mitchell
• Mary Sanderson
• Michelle Harrison
• Nigel Halsall
• Rebecca Lindsay
• Sarah Hole
• Shona Smye
• Steven Henry
• Tom Briggs
• Tom Flowerdew
• Tom Pember-Finn
• William Holloway

Husting

Sophie Godfree: This could be a long one. You have 30 seconds, then 4 questions for which there will be only 3 word answers. AB. I'd be part of a team that breaks preconceptions about what FW would be about BR I wanna be involved in FW as it was my favourite week at uni, not only because of no lectures. BS I'm mint and everyone should vote for me. I loved FW and want to make sure the freshers are just as happy as me. CS There's not anyone on this stage I wouldn't want to work with. I'd just help everyone to settle into Durham CL I'm a real team player, enthusiastic and hard-working. I was on open day. CG you really have to have a short person on the team The most important thing for me is commitment to college, the team. If you ask anyone who knows me you'll find out I get stuck into everything I do. EJ My sister suggested I write a poem, but I think that's why she didn't get in. JD I'd like to be the reason that people are having fun KH Their FW should be as good as ours. KE A FR has to be passionate about Johns. It's been the best thing that ever happened to me and I want it to be the best think to happen to them. I'm loopy and from Yorkshire LRB I loved FW LK I really enjoyed meeting lots of people. It's important that you pull your weight as part of the team LM I think Johns is absolutely awesome but I was terrified when i came here. I want people to get over those fears MS Making sure the freshers are happy and settling well. Hoping FW lives up to expectations MH Want it bigger and better this year. Natural and kind disposition. NH I haven't even got changed from swimming. (takes off clothes) RL Erm, I love John's. I'm friendly, fun, enthusiastic, and northern. I'm here for freshers to hug SH Want people to feel the same as me. SS It's great to have team fresh to welcome you in and be friendly. SH Basically, it's about going out. I've spent 3 years researching Durham nightlife! TB Aside from the obvious. To boost the ethnicity of freshers week. I speak Northern Irish. TF I'd love to help the freshers settle in. I'm easy to talk to. Leading the way in Klute or having a hug with some people. TPF I'd like to play the role of God. Teamwork and leadership skills from RAF. Wearing Spandex. WH FW is the best thing in the world, even better than Happy Hour. FW is the best way for me to do it all again! Best memories? AB. The very first BR the Prince Bish BS first Klute trip CS Newcastle night out CL it's really hard - ceilidh CL recognising open day reps CG freshers formal EJ knees; sambuca JD the early mornings KH freshers' bop KE prince bish night LRB when the reps knew my name LK felix; LM lucy mitchell MS MH all the guys NH I honestly don't remember RL SH lash, hangover, repeat SS SH fire extinguisher fight TB TF TPF WH corridor lacrosse What event would you sack and give us a new event? AB. more organised team stuff BR get rid of fire alarm in the middle of the night. Bar crawl BS get rid of newcastle and go to middlesbrough instead CS get rid of fire alarm team sports instead CL get rid of registration. Lie-in CL get people in contact CG get rid of run and instead have EJ get rid of binbags. Instead bathtime fun JD Obligatory Klute Marathon KH Sack the Quiz KE Klute for All LRB no bin bag night, instead bad taste night LK get rid of everyone in bar on first night LM can't think of anything I'd get rid of. Like to have sitting and chatting MS things we could change were quite awkwar MH no ceilidh, instead more bumping and grinding at kulte NH toga night RL more stuff on Durham SH more sociable hour for 5 mile run SS I was going to say that SH more of it at LESS sociable hour TB get rid of ceilidh and replace with Speed Mating. TF Probably get rid of bin bag, fancy dress night instead TPF get rid of quiz WH more random spontaneous events. What will be the hardest thing about Freshers' Week? AB. accepting that people don't like tea BR getting drunk BS I'm ginger CS I'm Brummie CL I'm shy CL:you have to get detached CG: trying to make friends with everyone at the same time JD sometimes I scare people KH Sometimes people dont' understand what I'm saying KE Disgustingly positive and happy LRB not getting enough sleep LK don't like talking to large groups of people LM wanting to do everything at same time MS multitasking MH hard not drinking or kissing boys for a fortnight NH [takes off clothes] RL sometimes I can like Klute a little too much SH, sometimes a little quiet SS perfectionist SH TB sometimes a little bit shy but that's easy to overcome TF bit too much of an idiot TPF fire alarm WH fire alarm Romantic involvement with a fresher? Lie about it AB. maybe BR no BS yea CS get involved CL no CL no CG no EJ no JD no KH no KE no LRB no LK no LM no MS No MH yes NH yes RL yes SH no SS no SH who to TB what do you like TF yeah TPF yeah WH no

Result

The Freshers' Reps elections were conducted after the meeting

AOB for JHJCR

None

End of JHJCR Meeting

 

Easter 2

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 04-06-2006, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. MfS: Tennis Team
3. MfS: Window Seat
4. MfS: Freshers' Week and Freshers' Rep Weekend Away
5. MfS: Cranmer Leavers' Dinner
6. MfS: Summer Ball
7. MfS: Freshers' Week and Freshers' Rep Weekend Away
8. Motion to create a St. Margaret's Garth Officer

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Elections
4. JJCR AOB
5. JHJCR Motions
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Rachel James.

Apologies

• Rebecca Davies
• Richard Gale
• Matt Giles
• Spud Thwaites

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Josh Heald, President

Hi guys! I hope exams went well. You all read my bit about SMG in This Week last week – we're opening up a common room in October. There's a motion coming up which is making an officer to be responsible for that. Trip to Lindisfarne tomorrow; bring sun cream and hats. We're reopening the CRC referendum as we haven't got quoracy. I had college council but there was very little affecting us. On the AUT issue, some of you are probably quite worried; most lecturers seem to be marking but not submitting the marks to the departments. On June 8th the University will have a better picture of how many lecturers are submitting marks. The AUT have rejected the 13.1% deal offered. It could be a while before it's resolved. May we ask you not to petition against individual lecturers as most of them are trying not to disrupt things too much at the moment. Keep things genial. Any questions?

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Hello. Firstly just a round up of what I've been up to. The biggest thing is the room allocation pack. It's available in the Bailey Room. The trophy cabinet has been reinstated in Haughton. Trophies will go in there this week. I've met a man about the curtains for the Bar Overspill. The price I've got for them is about half what we were quoted last time. We can't bring a motion until we have a fundraising event organised. Some progress has been made on the Gazebo. I've tried to start up a Garden Work party so if anyone wants to do some work in the garden contact me. I've set up a day for work on the Principal's walk which is Wednesday the 14th. Formal is on the 14th and an an online sign-up starts Thursday evening. I will start sorting out the SMG flat allocation this week. I have Library Committee this week. Finally, Lost Property is on the display at the back of the hall. Ben Harrison: The Croquet Set appears to have gone missing. Josh Heald: David Clough borrowed if for his birthday. Where is the Principal's Walk? Katie Wray: Just through the gate.

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

Since last meeting the main thing I've been doing is promoting DSU StressLess. We ran a tai chi session. I have £200 to give in travel bursaries this term. Let me know where you're going, for how long, and the total cost, and then we'll look at it. Deadline is Monday 12th June. I'm trying to arrange things for Freshers' Week so if you want to get involved in College welfare let me know. There was some confusion about Livers-Out officer and LGBTa rep but they'll be elected in the next meeting. There will also be Male and Female Assistant Welfares. Livers-Out packs should be available soon. This thursday is Sexual Health training at 2pm. I'm leaving before the end of term so if you need me contact me before the 17th. Any questions?

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

Hello. Since the last meeting I've been going about the main JCR finance business none of which is that interesting. Ben Harrison: Papers are going missing from the Bailey Room.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Rep

OK, not a huge amount going on. Good news; the University is going to have entirely Green electricity from October for at least two years. There's a DSU UGM in Van Mildert on 12th June where they're going to put back the Nestle motion. Aside from that Revolver's going on on Saturdays and there's a Pop night on Wednesday at DSU.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Erm... since I last spoke to you the college photos have gone ahead. I still have some photos in the flat. I've had meetings about stash; the deadline's kind of gone but I can take them until 10 tonight but not afterwards. The deadline for yearbooks has been extended until Tuesday. The shop has been ticking over like usual. We now have Ginsters in more regularly. We now have more Fairtrade stuff sold, including tea and coffee. They're for sale at the back.

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

Erm., Since last time lots of planning has been happening; friday is john's day and the summer ball is the thursday after that. The plans for the route for the Principal's walk are coming along. Summer ball tickets are being sold this week. That's about it. Is there a timetable for John's Day? Alice: Yes, there will be; maybe even in This Week.

Tim Marshall, Communications Officer

Hello! Not a lot to say really except for... photocopier...photocopier...photocopier...photocopier...photocopier.... Sorry about the poor copies; it now appears to be broken, so I'm looking for alternatives at the moment until we get a new one, which should be reasonably soon.

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

Hello everybody. Bar tomorrow night, great event: jungle fever. We'll have games starting at 8:30. John's Day. We are open from 11 in the morning until 12 at night. There's no need to rush. We will not serve you if you're drunk. Please take nothing wet into the bar. Look out for the next event which will be an acoustic night. I have a large selection of drinks here.

Ian Kent, Cranmer Executive

Since the last time we met I and my exec have been organising events. Everybody's quite shattered, I've been busy trying to do lots of things with John's Hall students...We had the joint execs meal which was very enjoyable, even though I could only make the first half hour! Looking forward to John's Day; there will be Cranmer people around then. We had a Cranmer vs., John's B football match, which John's B won.

MCR Exec.

Not really doing anything very much at the moment. If there are any finalists considering staying on, get in touch. Any questions?

Reports of non-executive Officers

Chris Leach, Toastie Bar Manager

Right... Erm.. We'll start with the good news; since I took over in November we have taken £600 of profit. However, as you notice, it's now closed. Toastie Bar has grown up from something informal, so it's never had any official written H&S procedures, so we now have to come into line with all the procedures that come into line with selling hot food. College officers saw that we weren't. The major problem is that 28 kitchen is not ideal for doing Toastie bar at all. So ideally we would like to move it but there's nowhere else. I'm liasing with Martin Hodgetts and Alison Bradshaw to see if we can run it from 28. I'm writing procedures and other boring bits, and we will have to undergo some training. We have sorted out the money issues; we will now be in line with VAT legislation, which we weren't before. The money will go to the JCR account through Felix but it will be reserved for us. Hopefully we will be open again before the end of term if we can. Thank you

Questions

There's no Societies Officer at the moment... Josh Heald: Come and talk to me.

Motions

Motion for Spending: Tennis Team

Motion text
Sophie Godfree: It's only for £50 so it's been passed by Finance Committee already. Taken on a general aye.

Motion for Spending: Window Seat

Motion text
Katie Wray: this has been passed by Finance Committee; this is a window seat, not a cushion; we are not spending £95 on a cushion. It fits H&S legislation. It will be washable. There will be Velcro to stop people from moving it. Yeah. If I ring the man tomorrow it should be in next week. Any questions? Ben Harrison: There's been a lot of complaints about damage such as cigarettes; is it worth spending money on it if it's going to be damaged? Katie Wray: Yeah. It will be fireproof anyway Ben Salter: More ashtrays would help in the DVD room. Taken on a general aye.

Motion for Spending: Freshers' Week and Freshers' Rep Weekend Away

Motion text
Adam Crudgington: We need some money to go away; it's cheaper than last year, we're staying in a camping barn. Ben Harrison: Last year, it was noted that it was more expensive than in previous years. It was mandated to make it lower cost this year. Adam Crudgington: This isn't fancy; we're staying in a camping barn, not even a youth hostel. We're getting reps to pay for their food. Sophie Godfree: any questions? Taken on a general aye.

Motion for Spending: Cranmer Leavers' Dinner

Motion text
an Kent: Erm. Basically this is asking for some money for a Cranmer Leavers' Event. We only have 2 formal events in a year, and this one is a chance for us to say goodbye to leavers, their families etc. This year it has particular significance as we're losing members of staff and the Principal. Sophie Godfree: any questions? Taken on a general aye.

Motion for Spending: Summer Ball

Motion text
Alice: It's at Lumley Castle, people can't walk. Read it. It's been approved by Finance Committee. Taken on a general aye.

Motion to create a St. Margaret's Garth Officer

Motion text
Josh Heald: Ok, to introduce the motion. We've been given this great space above the nursery in the Crossgate Centre. College are paying to do work to it to give us a shop and so on. We need someone to look after it. The point of this motion is in the end to get an officer of some kind to look after the space. We have two options and the exec couldn't decide either way... it's a big position; there are currently issues of representation on the Exec with regard to livers-out, and we have a small exec, but the exec does work well and the SMG officer would go under other Exec members' remits. Since it's such a big role it needs good communications with the JCR by having them report to JCR and Exec meetings each term in the first option. I'll leave Sophie to explain how this is going to work, but you have two options: either an Exec position or reporting to the JCR. Then we'll decide whether or not we even want the position. Phil Wallbridge: How will this person liaise with the Livers-Out officer? Josh Heald: They won't be necessarily responsible to the Livers-Out officer. They're running a space. We might like a drop in office in the space where the Livers-Out officer could meet people. If they're not on exec or indeed regardless, they are still likely to speak to the LO officer. Phil Wallbridge: can we give them an assistant? it is a big job. Josh Heald: It would need another motion. If you want to propose it then do. Ben Harrison: Would this result in the SMG House Rep going? Josh Heald: That's a representative on a commmittee rather than anything else. There's a laundry rep too, but it depends on whether this is exec or not. Ben Harrison: I see an overlap with other exec positions: This has an overlap with Services. The last 7 Services Managers have lived out, and I reckon that this is most representative of livers out. With this there will be a requirement that they live in SMG. Tom Bristow: How is it going to work? Who will lock up? Josh Heald: It will be 24 hour access, with either an Assa Key or a Swipe Card. If it's on the JH Exec, how could you make it be representative to MCR? JH: Making it it JJ is very difficult. The direct lines of communication are through JH. Quite a lot of us live in Margarets. JH: But then you might end up with someone not in the JHJCR sitting on the JH Exec. We could go for something similar to what the DSU rep is currently; he is supposed to sit on your exec as well. Alison Dancer: I've been living out for two years. I don't feel represented by the Execs anyway. I think it's putting too much emphasis on Margaret's. You risk making SMG the be all and end all of it. If you're representing people in SMG it would be nice to have someone else as well. Adam Crudgington: It's quite a big motion to pass. Do you think that it is justifiable to put it before this meeting? JH: If it goes to the Exec role, it needs to be passed at 2 execs. Phil Wallbridge: Can we vote on a postponement? JH: The reason I would suggest not doing that is because of timescale and in order to get the person elected for the summer., whether they're on exec or not, it needs to be passed at this meeting. After the next meeting they will either be made exec or left as they are. We definitely need to have someone in place ready for when people move into Margaret's Will Holloway: if people do have a real problem with it they can't get elected until the next meeting, so surely people could come to the next meeting and vote it down. JH: Yes, but if it's not exec it'll be created immediately. JH: Phil, you can suspend it. Sarah Dewhurst: Why's it such a big job? JH: They have to manage, staff, and arrange stock for the shop. It's basically selling everything that the JCR shop sells. SD: Like another Services Manager? JH: Yeah, plus other things. Generally look after the space. SG: Any more questions? Sophie Loewendahl: Would they be responsible for organising events? JH: They'd liaise with other groups, but wouldn't organise them themselves. Chris Leach: The communal area sounds great. Is there any reason that it's not coming before a JCR meeting. JH: It's not really a JCR decision that we get the space. There was a lot of bargaining with College over what space we'd get. SG: IS there any formal opposition to the motion? I'd like to propose an amendment to Option B. JH: A proposition that mirrors the Senior DSU Rep. Amendment taken on a General Aye Vote on Options: RESULT: Option A: 25 Option B: 2 Abstentions: 11 The motion was taken on a General Aye

Elections

All JJCR Posts

No Candidates

Ratifications

Room Ballot Policy

Details

Sophie Godfree: This is for the poor students abroad. Katie Wray: To allow 4th years a return place in college. It's not necessarily going to take spaces off people who need them.

Result

Ratified by General Aye

AOB for JJCR

None

End of JJCR Meeting at 20:55

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

SEC Treasurer

Candidates:

• Tom Pember-Finn
• Proposed: Rebecca Lindsay
• Seconded: Ben Salter

Husting

Ben Salter husted on Tom's behalf. I believe I have the necessary experience. I was Managing Director in a Young Enterprise, which would help me. My experience as a RAF officer cadet would also help me. In addition I'm willing to give my time to build upon the great social events already happening in college.

Result

Candidate: 22 votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 3 Tom was duly elected

Senior DUCK Rep.

Candidates:

• James Evans

Husting

I've been VC this year. Raised a large amount of money this year. Vote for me. Ben Harrison: Any ideas for fundraising events? James: Perhaps bar quizzes... video nights... Josh Heald: Do you plan on doing more in DUCK week? It's seen as something that's a little under-covered in college. I might extend it over 2 weeks, because it gets quite intense in John's as it's a small college if it's only 1 week. Ben: Will you make more cool ducks. James: err... Sophie Godfree: Any Questions?

Result

Candidate: 23 votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 1

Clause XI: Amending the Constitution

Referendum

Phil Wallbridge: If we've already voted, do we need to vote again? Sophie Godfree: No Josh Heald: We are allowed to re open the ballot boxes once and that's what we're doing.

AOB for JJCR

Unknown voice in meeting: Can we congratulate Rachel James on being Vice Chair for the meeting. Phil Wallbridge: I've lost two sandwich boards. Dan Baxter: Buy Beer.

End of JHJCR Meeting at 21:05

Easter 3

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 18-06-2006, 20:00

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Elections
4. JJCR AOB
5. JHJCR Motions
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Pete Hookway.

Apologies

• Becca Davies
• Phil Durrant
• Lisa Mol
• Jeanna Shalkowski

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Josh Heald, JCR President

Hi guys. Not got much to say. Thanks you to everyone who voted in the CRC referendum; it eventually got quoracy, but hasn't been counted yet. SMG is coming up later in the meeting to elect an officer and release money to finance it. AUT has been pretty much resolved. JCR Presidents and other important people are having a big meeting later on this week to discuss issues of students so if anyone wants me to raise anything come and see me. Hope you enjoyed the walk. Does anyone have any questions? NO? Cool.

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Hello everyone, just a quick round-up of what I've been doing., successful principal's walk renovation on Wednesday. Successful room allocation and SMG flat allocation. Went to Ikea with Alan and they forgot to charge us. Lost property is on display at the back. I'm clearing out the bike shed on Friday. don't' forget to give back your assa keys and library books.
Ed McCarter: Also the Margaret's Bike shed?
Katie Wray: No
Phil Wallbridge: Are you going to pay Ikea back?
Katie Wray: If you want us to.
Sarah Mullins: Are we allowed to use the lock-ups over summer?
Katie Wray: No

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

Hello, first of all apologies for clashing shirt and hair. Money request deadline is Wednesday. Please get a form to us. If you hand it in by then you will get money. If you owe us please pay us before Wednesday or you'll go on the debtors' list. The big bit is the budget which I've revised over the last two weeks; I've distributed copies around before. I hope you have the budget in front of you; there have been a couple of changes made. We have discovered that the allocations from the University towards the Part I budget does not actually include Cranmer so there's a lot more money available for JH and MCR. I've put up a couple of the sports teams' budgets, football and tennis particularly. Are there any questions?

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Representative

Hello, what have I been up to? I went to the UGM on Monday. DSU disaffiliated with the Mature Students Association on the grounds that nobody knows who they are. Nightbus is now legal. DSU is looking at making a £30000 profit this year. Hopefully we'll be out of debt by 2030. There's pop on Wednesday, jazz café on Thursday, and half the money goes to an orphanage in Bolivia. There's Hound. There's DSU council with a huge number of elections which you can find on the DSU steering website
Tom Bristow: What's all this about us cutting our money to NUS?
Richard Kelly: The issue is that NUS went along with the unions rather than the students. If you feel strongly about this email me.
Josh Heald: You can't vote, but you can come and make points at a council meeting.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Erm, I've been up to various different things; pool table being broken and various shop things. Trying to sort out stash and yearbooks, which should be available Wednesday and Thursday. I've had various different meetings about SMG things which will be talked about later. I'd like to mention the buying back of gowns from leavers which will go in my TW entry. You won't get a cheque there and then but your name will be written down and you will get one soon. I still have some photographs in the flat if people haven't collected them yet.

Tim Marshall, Comms Officer

Not much to say except address list – some are incorrect, please look it over and let me know.

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

Since the last meeting we've had the summer ball, johns day, principal's celebrations. Sorry for the Bish Bash not having coaches in advance. The Bish did seem quite happy. We went for a walk around durham and had a barbecue. The leavers dinner drinks reception starts at 6:45 and is black tie. Final numbers will be done tomorrow.
Ben Harrison: will the money released for the Principal's Celebrations be spent on something else?
AM: It goes back into Part II and stays there. Also, I have a book which will be in the JCR flat until Thursday at 5pm for those who want to write a message to the Bish. If anyone wants to write in the book it will be there.
EMC: With the SEC projects at the moment being last minute, does SEC have a problem?
AM: I'm aware the timing has been bad, and I'm sorry.
Tom Briggs: The Bish has been leaving so Alice has had a lot to do.

Daniel Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

Right I have 5 things to say. Johns Day was a great success; we made £2100. Events-wise we are doing quite well, we had the Jungle Fever event which wasn't successful which looked pretty. Acoustic Night was a massive success. Thanks to those guys who played. The final event of this term will be on the last day of this year, a cocktail soiree; black tie and cocktail dresses would be nice. The bar will be closing on Friday 30th June. The final thing, buy drinks.
Are there going to be non-alcoholic cocktails?
Yeah

Ian Kent, Cranmer President

I don't really have a lot to say. We had a Rock Eucharist, leavers meal, raft race. Cranmer term finished a week ago so I haven't been doing much.

MCR Executive

Don't have much to say. New space in margaret's. Looking forward to FW next term. That's it,
Any questions: no.

Reports of non-executive Officers

None

Motions

Motion for Spending: Bar Overspill Curtains

Katie Wray: I'm resubmitting the motion with one or two differences, the main one being that it's about half the money; I've mandated that I will fundraise next term. We had a problem of when to do it, as it fell through at the last minute. We will fundraise in Freshers' Week. Basically I really want to get the Bar Overspill finished as it's been 2 years; then we can move on to other things. It's £490.
£490 sounds a lot of money for curtains.
Katie Wray: Yeah originally it was £800, and these are the cheapest it's going to get. It will have blackout so no light comes in, and there will be a double curtain across the main entrance so it will keep the sound out. Curtains are very expensive but this is less than it used to be.
Ed McCarter: Can we afford NOT to do this???
Wouldn't notes 2 be better in believes?
Sophie Godfree: DO you want to amend it?
I'm suggesting it would be more in keeping with the form of the motion if this were moved.
Josh Heald: Can I suggest an amendment to move "we will fundraise" to Resolves so it mandates you to do it.
Katie Wray: I think it's been changed round since I submitted it.
Josh Heald: If Katie wants to acceptit then that's fine. My amendment is to make it say it in resolves.
Phil Wallbridge: Is there anything seriously wrong with the old curtains?
Katie Wray: They're quite outdated; they're more 70s-80s crazy patterns and we shouldn't make do with what's been there for years.
Sophie Godfree: Can we accept this on a general aye?
The motion was passed on a General Aye.

Motion for Spending: Honorary Life Membership of the JCR for the “old Execs”

Josh Heald: I think Roddy's exec, Arun's Exec, and Laura's Exec did a good job so we should give them life membership. The Presidents plus the JH Exec will get presents.
Megan Taylor: What will you spend it on?
Josh Heald: I'd like it to be a secret,but last year it was paperweights.
Katie Wray: The amendment passed at Finance Committee...
Josh Heald: Can I make an amendment to Resolves 2.
Ben Harrison: Why have you missed Dan off the List?
Josh Heald: I thought he'd like to get it when he leaves.
Ben Harrison: Can I amend the motion?
Rob Edwards: Why is Gwinnie not on the list?
Josh Heald: He was asked to resign. These aren't awards for being on Exec, they are awards for service to college. I'm not suggesting they should get the HLM for their contribution to college.
Rob Edwards: But he did his service
Josh Heald: I didn't think it was appropriate
Ed McCarter: I'm reluctant to say it, but I think Josh might be right.
Ben Harrison: I remember a year ago, Ben Heppenstall resigned, and Roddy said he wouldn't give it to him as he didn't serve the time. Why are you giving it to Tim?
Josh Heald: I thought Tim's work was outstanding
Esther James: Can't we amend it to get Gwinnie on it?
Rob Edwards: Amendment to give Gwinnie HLM:
Accepted: 17
Rejected 6
Abstentions 23
Amended Motion passed on General Aye

Motion for Spending: Furnishings for St. Margaret's Garth

Josh Heald: Before I say anything about it, I want to propose an Amendment. I want to take sofas off and add five extra armchairs which changes the total substantially. Basically this is a motion to fit out the SMG common room so it will look nice and useful stuff like that. If memory serves me correctly the total is now £1500.
Any questions?
Roddy Peters: What's the breakdown?
Josh Heald: It's what it was in TW minus the sofas plus the 5 armchairs
Josh Heald: What we now have is 10 armchairs at £35 each; £350 three bar stools at £42 each

2 round tables £60
6 chairs for tables £210
3 little tables for papers: £54 the lot
cash register £150
random stuff for shop: £70
coffee machine £250
fridges £350
Total for that is roughly £1500.

Felix Schubert [doing a calculation]: £1340
Tom Bristow: When was it proposed that the renovation would take this route?
We haven't decided whether we want all of that.
Josh Heald: It was proposed by college.
Tom Bristow: SO why are we paying?
Josh Heald: Because they're fitting it out, we're just furnishing it.
Tom Bristow: I get the sense we're being forced into something we don't want.
Josh Heald: If you said no the proposal wouldn't happen.
Tom Bristow: No, it just seems like we're bound to accept it.
Josh Heald: Well if you don't want the space...
Ed McCarter: Would I be right in thinking that college built SMG without a common room deliberately.
Josh Heald: Yes, because they didn't want a satellite community. You often have people in flats as a social area, but it's nice to have something more communal. There won't be a bar up there so it won't be too different.
Roddy Peters: Is there going to be a television in there?
Josh Heald: Not yet; I was thinking about a projector, but that's expensive. I was in any case hoping for it to be more like the Bailey Room than a TV room.
Pete Hookway: Do we get a say on what the room consists of?
Josh Heald: You can propose amendments. Pool table I'm planning on putting in anyway. Some things like that don't have to go through by motion as we don't need to pay.
Pete Hookway: SO if we didn't want a shop but we wanted vending machines could we vote on that?
Martin Hodgetts: the point of a shop would be to offer services, not just food, but to also recoup some of the money that we spend on furnishing. It would hopefully make money to reinvest back into the Part II account from which we took money to cover it.
Alison Dancer: Given that College and the JCR are proposing to spend a lot of money on it, wouldn't it be a good idea to ask the JCR whether they actually want this. I didn't have an issue. We did not feel that we needed somewhere to go. Currently in college there's a need for music practice rooms for example; I really don't think we can vote on this today. There should be a questionnaire.
Josh Heald: I don't want to imagine what a JCR meeting would have been like had we brought what I started with to a JCR meeting. To spend 3 or 4 hours to go through a load of stuff wouldn't have made a great amount of difference to the actual outcome. With regards to having a common room at all; the investment in it, given how long things last, I think it's a good investment. I put leather sofas in as I'd like to have them, but I don't have the gall to ask for £3200. At the moment there are no facilities in SMG. Generally, college is in trouble if we can't fill SMG next year; that would stop a lot of nice things that we get from happening.
Alison Dancer: If you want to attract people to SMG may be the money could go into making the flats nicer.
Josh Heald: It would go a very short distance. Probably cost about £15000 to plaster them.
Katie Wray: Point of information that there's a piano going in the studio room at the back so SMG residents have access to them.
Pete Hookway: It's a positive side if SMG can offer something difference.
Roddy Peters: What about the studio?
Josh Heald: It'll become the practice room as it's soundproofed.
Roddy Peters: How long will the chairs last
Josh Heald: they're quite sturdy
Esther James: How will people get in?
Josh Heald: Campus cards...
Donald Spencer: it's easy to reprogram them
Phil Wallbridge: Can we get Coke to pay for the fridges?
Martin Hodgetts: Perhaps. I'm trying. It depends on shop fittings. I'm going to try my hardest to get them to; they provided the one currently in the shop; I can't say for definite, but I am spending monday doing various things along these lines. We're looking at space in the shop; I'm looking into contracts for games machines and seeing what will be entailed by that.
Ed McCarter: I have to say I have to disagree with Alison when she said that SMG needs a common room; I thought it really did need a common room; if we don't fill it we are in trouble. We need to distinguish it by turning it from a block of flats into a community.
Sophie Godfree: Anyone want to oppose it?
The motion was passed on a General Aye

Elections

Junior DSU Rep

No Candidates:

BEC Publicity

Candidates:

• Emma Arnold

Husting

There was no call to hust

Result

The Candidate was elected on a General Aye

Website Rep

Candidates:

• Mike Hutchinson

Husting

Sophie Godfree: He was voted in a few weeks ago, but it's a by-election.
Ed McCarter husts on MH's behalf: He is still awesome; he codes for fun; plays hockey. Brilliant for the job.
Katie: Can he add postgrads to the website?
Ed McCarter: Yes
Roddy Peters: Where does he live?
EMC: He's living in next year

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming
RON: 0
Abstained: 3

Environment Rep

Candidates:

• Rosie Bishop
• Proposed: Helen Cartwright; Seconded: Lindsay Reid
• Stuart Morris
• Proposed: Tabitha Jorden; Seconded: Sam Corry

Husting

Stuart: Last week I found out Household had taken the green boxes so we can't recycle; I got them to let me put them out again. It showed to me how much I cared; I don't have much experience in this field. The problem with the green boxes is getting them efficiently collected regularly. There are 24 boxes in college; I'd organise a rota. It'd only be a small number of boxes each. Other ideas; sorting out plans to change people's attitude around college; the problem is people leaving computers on and wasting paper. I would like to put up a board. Possibly recycling paper towels and tin cans. The main request is the green boxes, to get them working efficiently.,
Rosie: I want to be environment rep. I think it's important; Small scale; I'd like to be more involved in college. I will be living in college next year so I will be able to empty boxes. I'd carry on wit the existing recycling facilities. I always think it's strange that in the dining hall that we throw fruit away; I think we should have composting in college so we could use that. Publicising environment, such as activities that are going on, such as Environment Week. Encourage people to save electricity by things like not filling up the kettle completely. I'd consider doing a joint position.
Ben Salter: Is this only one position?
Sophie Godfree: There's an environment rep and an assistant envt rep.
Ben Salter: I'd like to elect them both as we need as many as possible. We need more people sorting out the green bins.
Stuart Morris: Maybe we don't need more reps, just more people on board. A group of maybe 5 or 10.
Katie Wray: Are you flexible enough and willing to come and do it all yourself?
Rosie Bishop: Since I'm living in college it wouldn't be much of a problem.
Stuart Morris: Well I'll be living in Viaduct but that's not far.
Megan Taylor: When does the SMG envt. Rep come up?
Ed McCarter: I think the SMG one has to live in SMG.
Sophie Godfree: Any other questions?
Procedural
Motion to allow a joint candidature:
Proposed: Alison Dancer
Seconded: Pete Godden

Result

The candidate was elected on a General Aye

Assistant Environment Rep: SMG

Candidates:

• Alison O'Toole
• Proposed: Phil Wallbridge; Seconded: Sarah Mullins

Husting

There was no call to hust

Result

The Candidate was elected on a General Aye

Daylight Robbery Chair

Candidates:

• Phil Wallbridge
• Proposed: Ed McCarter; Seconded: Donald Spencer

Husting

There was no call to hust

Result

The candidate was elected on a General Aye

SMG House Rep:

Confusion; Dave Williams came forward believing this to be the SMG Officer position.

Sophie Godfree: Guys, house rep is like any other house rep, Dave is not standing for that but for the Officer Position that we created last time. We're going to do SMG House Rep first; not manifesto,does anyone want to stand for it?

Candidates:

• Donald Spencer

Husting

There was no call to hust

Result

The candidate was elected on a General Aye

SMG Officer

Candidates:

• Dave Williams.

Husting

I want to see this project get going, and get it run to the best it can be. Vote for me as I can communicate well. I want to give something back to John's and to the JCR in the means as it's a resource for John's students in SMG and in the viaduct area. This job needs someone who can work well in a team who has drive and determination. They've got to run the shop and staff it, and maintain the relationship between John's and the other residents of the Crossgate Centre, like Yellow Wellies. I can look after this new facility so I can leave something here as a huge benefit to the college even after all of us have left.

Martin Hodgetts: You do know there's a meeting at 8:15 breakfast tomorrow?

Dave Williams: Do I get food?

Ed McCarter: I don't think Sky TV would be a good idea unless it was limited

Dave Williams: I need to talk to people to see what they think. If people wanted it...One of the things that Josh didn't want was for it to become a TV room only.

Phil Wallbridge: How do you intend to help non-Johnians enjoy the space?

Dave Williams: Well I know the Frenchies downstairs. I think talking to people's the best way.

Josh Heald: In order to staff the shop it needs to be open reliably for a number of hours; how will you force people into working it?

Dave Williams: There are lots of people up there. Use those powers of communication. Hopefully people will do it, if not Hookers will.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 1

Kit and Merchandise Representative

Candidates:

• Donald Spencer

Husting

I've held it for 3 months; I wanted to continue with it!

Ed McCarter: Are you going to get us a nice college tie soon?

Felix Schubert: What's wrong with it?

Ed McCarter: [whines] it's polyester! I was hoping they'd get a nice silk one in the colours of the college scarf.

Donald Spencer: I haven't heard anything from my predecessors.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 1

LGBTa Representative

Candidates:

• Kim Edwards

• Proposed: Pete Godden; Seconded: Tim Dixon

Husting

Hello! I think the position of LGBTA rep is critical in Johns due to the ethos. I'm really passionate about seeing someone make the most of it. I have firsthand experience being a bisexual in John's. I was a listener at school so I have skills in that area. I am hugely enthusiastic and stood for frep and female AW. I'm going to be living in SMG next year, which is highly accessible. It's only a short walk from college. I'm really excited about Q-week, and I'd like to have more events round college for it. I'd like to put on some talks to make John's an example of good practice., I'd like 2007 freps to say that we have a strong and active LGBTa officer in John's.

I have 2 positions on a youth association so I have people skills

Ed McCarter: You say you want to make John's an example of Good Practice?

Kim: I will quote the LGBTA handbook and say that John's has a bad reputation.

Josh Heald: do you have any welfare training? Do you plan to get some?

Kim: yes, I want to get training; nightline in particular.

Ed McCarter: Why haven't you done so already?

Kim: I was struggling with health issues at the time.

Pete Godden: I make a point of information; It's very hard to get a place on Nightline training but if she was LGBTA rep then Jeanna would make sure that she was given it.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 4

AOB for JJCR

None

End of JJCR Meeting at 21:28

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Assistant Welfare (Male)

Candidates:

• Phil Durrant

Husting

Phil was not able to make it to the meeting, so the election was postponed

Assistant Welfare (Female)

Candidates:

• Sarah Mullins
• Proposed: Alex Weston; Seconded: Adam Crudgington

Husting

The welfare system in John's is one of it's biggest strengths and I'd really like ot be a part of that system. John's is only John's because of the people and I want everyone to feel part of it. I'm a bubbly and smiley person and I'm quite well known to many first and third years. I'm genuinely excited to get to know the freshers. I'd like to be a friendly face in the first few weeks of term, I'm able to offer a sensitive non-judging ear, I'd be able offer a quiet calming environment. I'm passionate about Johns but I'm realistic and I know how hard life can be., I want to be a positive presence in John's next year whether or not I am elected. I know Jeanna already. Through getting to know Becky and Amy in the first year I know what it involves. I have the right qualities, please vote for me.

Phil Wallbridge: Do you think you're sufficiently different from Jeanna to offer a breadth of welfare

Sarah Mullins: I think we would really compliment each other.

Ed McCarter: You're well known as a member of CU; how would this fit in?

Sarah Mullins: I don't think my own opinions and beliefs would come into this. I don't think that my faith would come into this that much., A strong element of my faith is accepting everyone.

 

Clare Gordge: Do you think you'd be able to find the support if you needed welfare, or if something came up within your welfare that you found hard?

Sarah Mullins: I know that the uni counselling service is really great. I have loads of really amazing friends who would support me. I think my friendship with Jeanna would really support me.

Donald Spencer: I know you would be approachable. However all the welfare officers are charismatic Christians. Do you think people will find that hard?

Sarah Mullins: there are loads of other welfare options that I would direct them to.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 2

Livers-Out officer

Candidates:

• Pete Godden
• Proposed: Matt Giles; Seconded: Rebecca Broadley

Husting

Good evening; for those of yo who don't know me, Pete Godden. I've done AWO male for a year, I've been reasonably successful.. I've sat on university welfare committee in place of Miquela so I know how things work. For practicalities; I'll be living in SMG, they can come to me without trekking into college. Everybody knows where SMG is, I know tom asher very well so I can get advice if I need it. I will know what is expected of me. I have attended a livers-out meeting so I know what tom has to do and I'm aware of the issues surrounding getting housing; I really want to...there was very little information but a lot of worrying; if we get info out quickly then they'll chill out. I want to help college promote SMG so I'll do that. I've got ideas about LO events. I want a second parents' evening. Personality; enthusiastic; I'm well known in my year and the year above. I'm big friends with Dave Williams too.

JH: DO you have any particular strategies for negotiating the housing release date to later in epiphany term.

PG: If I put together a list of why it should be moved back i don't see why it should be such a problem to put it back one week for landlords. At least it's been put back a week from the previous year. It might be too much to expect to get it put back 2 years running, but I'll give it a go.

EMC: My landlord is trying to kick you out. What do you do?

PG: First we find out why. You come to me, I talk to them, I'll talk to Tom. I get in touch with people and then you're talking and it's all good.

KW: You're living in SMG: how will you address those who live outside SMG?

PG; it is the best location to be as it's where there are lots of john's people there.

Martin: One of the problems this year was the turnaround time for DSU with looking at contracts. How would you deal with that?

PG: DSU work very hard; they can only work so quickly'; one of the reasons was that people were very frantic about it; the landlords who hadn't got things out quickly they were worried about losing out to the competition. More healthy competition; less underhand dealing.

Rob Reeve: How do you see the LO officer working alongside the SMG officer?

PG: I can get a communion going at SMG with Livers Out. I can help Dave if he needs.

JH: First a point of information. As a livers out officer, you will get training on reading contracts. In almost every other JCR the LO officer is on Exec, so there needs to be an amount of communication. DO you have time to look at contracts and maintain that level of communication.

PG: I plan to be around college a lot so I won't be difficult to get in touch with. Also, if I know there will be two weeks where I have to put work in, I can plan around that. I know when it's coming, as long as I'm organised that shouldn't be an issue.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 1

Assistant Comms.

Candidates:

• Donald Spencer
• Proposed: Kirsty Pepper; Seconded: Florence Tan

Husting

It involves sending This Week out to livers-out and photocopying. I'm already doing this.

Ed McCarter: How many times have you skived doing the minutes in Finance Committee?

Donald: I've missed it twice; the first I forgot about, the last week I was working.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 3

AOB for JJCR

Cheerleading Society

SG: there's a motion to create a cheerleading society which Esther is proposing and Amy is seconding.

Esther James: Basically we wanted a cheerleading society as we think it would represent john's spirit at matches. We've sent posts round on facebook and there's a lot of people interested. The rugby boys are interested in a cheerleading society. It's not about pompoms; its about john's spirit.

Ed McCarter: How many nasty cold wet 9am events on saturday have you turned up to?

Esther James: I've supported rugby, I've been supporting a fair few hockey games.

Megan Taylor: Esther turns up to netball matches even when she's not on the team.

Dave Williams:So rugby got promoted; what about the hockey team; are you willing to put out some good face for that.

Esther James: We'll support ugly blokes as well. We're not that fickle...

Felix Schubert: How's the structure of the society organised?

Esther James: As there's about 15-16 girls we'd discuss it, but there'd be a president, a treasurer, and a social sec.

Dan Baxter: Could all those interested in joining please cheer for us...

amazing cheer including Katie Wray

Pete Hookway: I've watched films such as Bring It On. I can hardly touch my toes; would blokes be allowed to join?

Esther James: We're not sexist, but I can't see you wearing a miniskirt...

Phil Wallbridge: The sports supporters society is under sports...where will the Cheerleading Society fit in?

Esther James: It'll go under societies.

Felix Schubert: The new budget is presented for 2007; if I can find some spare money I'll see what I can do.

Formal opposition by Ed McCarter:

I think this doesn't add anything. I don't think it's going to represent John's well. I think it takes away from the Sports Supporters society.

Esther James: We don't think it takes away.

Ed McCarter: Well if you really support sports you could join that society.

Vote on motion: for 23 against 3 abstentions 11 End of JHJCR Meeting

Epiphany 1

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 04-02-2006, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. MfS: JJCR Wine Glasses
3. MfS: Basketball Team
4. MfS: Olav II

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Elections
4. JJCR AOB
5. JHJCR Elections
6. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Roddy.

Apologies

• Joseph Bell
• Alex Weston

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye. There were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

JCR President: Roddy Peters

Thanks for coming. Changes to the charities law, one of the biggest issues to affect JCR structure for many years, is about to hit us. At the moment are an exempt charity. We have gone to a meeting to take legal advice. We will keep you posted. House hunting: Prescom fought to move it back later, I hope those in the first year found that helped and that this year it went better than in the past. I’m trying to set up an advice night at DSU, with sessions on mortgages, how to buy a house, etc. If anyone wants anything else let me know. My DSU motion passed. Resources committee went very well this week. Members fund: we are looking at applications this weekend so come and see me or write me a letter if you want to apply.

VP- Estates: Jess Caddy

The contract signing for Margarets will be the 1st March when you need to give a £100 deposit. If you are thinking of Margarets but haven’t signed up, get in quickly. There has been a lot of unauthorised smoking, college will fine people and may close the Bailey room if it is a big problem. The bar overspill fire is being left on, don’t do it. If you have accommodation sorted for next year and are on the room ballot let me know. I have catering committee on Monday (the big glasses came after 2 terms of campaigning) if you have any ideas then e-mail me and I will represent you. The mattress we put a motion for last meeting, college are now paying for. Rachel James: What is the situation with postgrads and Margarets? Jess: That isn’t through me, go speak to college. James Tyrell: If you are in college next year, when is the contract signing? Jess: You get given a contract and you send it back. I think the end of the year. Lisa Moll: I signed my contract in September I think, so don’t worry about it but let the senior tutor’s secretary know you want to live in Margarets as a postgrad. Jess: The postgrad contract differs as it is a different contract, timewise.

VP-Welfare: Miquela Elsworth

Hello. First of all, thank you for everyone who came to the memorial service, I was really pleased to see many people there, thank you Diege for taking photos. The book is still around if people still want to sign it. Application advice workshop was really good, there was a tip sheet in This Week last week but if you want any more information then come and speak to me. Nightline training is this coming weekend, so for anyone interested in anything Welfare related it is really good, with issues from listening skills to dealing with a suicide. There have been Prebends bridge incidents again, its not ok to walk back in the dark girls.

Treasurer: Dan Baxter

All I have to say is that at this meeting I normally present the JCR accounts for the whole year but we had issues like the JCR computer dying earlier this term which means I will present them at the next meeting if there is no opposition. There being no opposition, this was taken on a general aye.

Senior DSU Rep: Jonny Hays

Hey everyone, firstly please congratulate the johns intercollegiate quiz team for their efforts. Go to WWW.VOTE.DSU.ORG.UK for sabbatical election votings. Just presidential, DUCK AND treasurer as EWO has been ruled out of order.

Services Manager: Hannah Sargeant

This Week Roddy and I met with people from Armstrong UK, a merchandise supplier. We had a problem with our previous supplier. We have decided to go with them as the embroidery and customer service is much better. Order forms will be in the bailey room over the weekend and hopefully everything will be well with that.

Social Secretary: Anna McMullen

The President’s banquet is now sold out. It’s next Friday, 645 in the SCR, wine is provided, there will be a bop later on. We are planning to have an AVON evening in a few weeks time, it will be funny!

Communications Officer: Rob Reeve

You may recall that last term we began to publish summary minutes from our exec. meetings online. This has proved a success so I am beginning to backtrack and post minutes from meetings earlier in the term. Check that out if you are interested. Otherwise I think everything has been ticking over in the world of Johns Comms.

Senior Bar Officer: Tim Quayle

Alcohol awareness week was a great success, we gave away lots of non alcoholic drinks. Non alcoholic cocktails are staying. The bar has been cleaned. We have an arrangement with NUSSLE who we buy our drinks from but we are looking into TUKO to see if it would be better for us. We will be beginning to sell wine at formals. We have election fever night in the bar on Tuesday with informal hustings. We are having a support staff event in the bar. We are looking to see if we can have a late license for the President’s Banquet. With the sourcing from NUSSLE/TUKO will you be looking at ethical issues (eg with NUSSLE)? TQ: Essentially it’s the licensees’ decision. With TUKO there is a lot more flexibility and we could possibly get products like fair-trade wine.

MCR President: Lisa Mol

We now have a VP Welfare, Emma Lloyd. She got elected 1.5 hours ago. We will have a surgery session next Tuesday for people interested in applying for a masters to explain to you what it is like to be a postgrad. Same for PhD meeting, it’s the 13th. Anyone thinking of applying for a PhD I may be able to help. Still working on intercollegiate board of MCR Presidents. We have a new website thanks to Roddy, dur.ac.uk/sj.mcr so have a look.

Reports of non-executive Officers

IT Rep: Josh Heald

Last term I talked about the possibility of getting wireless in the library. College will probably pay for that in consultation with ITS. The website will hopefully go online after the next JCR meeting if a motion for external hosting gets passed. Leon: What is the website at the moment? JH: This is a new site. Currently under ITS.

Motions

Motion For Spending : Wine Glasses

Motion text
The motion was explained by Jess Caddy.It was passed by Finance Committee

Motion For Spending: Basketball

Motion text
Tom Bristow: We have no balls in basketball. Sally: This was not passed at Finance Committee as there were questions that couldn’t be answered because the proposers were not present. Roddy: In the notes/believes you mention that you need a match ball, do you need match balls to practise or could you have 1 match ball and cheaper other balls? TB: You could have other cheaper balls but its always best to have 2. Basketballs can go Anna: Do you have a budget for the year? TB: £15. It is not worth increasing the budget every year. Roddy: What happens at the moment? TB: We use a combination of different people’s balls. For: 44 Against: 0 Abstain: 2 The motion was duly passed.

Motion for spending: Olav II

Motion text
Roddy: This motion came last term, we wanted to look for cheaper options. We now can’t get one from America so there are two options, a £256 costume or a £100 6ft long cuddly toy from America. This harks back to the days when we had a proper stuffed alligator as a mascot. I did a DeVote and the winning option was the costume. Some people query that it may be too much money. Arun last meeting noted it was the same as a football team for a year, I said this is our profits being spent. It is up to you. At Bill Bryson’s arrival other colleges had mascots, we had a small soft toy. Rachel James: Will the costume fit everyone? Roddy: It will fit a range of people. There being no formal opposition the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion For Spending: Exec Meals.

Motion text
DB: It would be nice if non live-in exec. people could get meals when they are in college. There being no formal opposition, this motion was passed on a general aye.

Elections

Kit and Merchandise Rep

No Candidates

RP: Susannah resigned. It would involve working with the new supplier which should be a lot easier than before.

Sponsorship chair.

No Candidates

Sponsorship Asst.

No Candidates

Alumni Rep

Candidates:

• Sophie Godfree and Felix Schubert
• Proposed: Adam Gagen
• Seconded: Megan Taylor

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidature. Proposed: Matt Giles Seconded: Ben Harrison The procedural motion was passed on a general aye.

Husting

Felix: I’m sure you’ve spent hours reading the manifesto. We think we would enjoy doing this, we are up for the new position, involves getting in contact with old Johnians, sending them regular e-mails and organising a returners’ weekend. We could sell stash and get money off people who earn it. Leon: Do we not already have Lois Stukenbrook, why do we need the position? Roddy: I’d spoken to Lois when I created it, she does alumni and development. I thought it would be good for people to give fresh ideas to Lois every year and try and foster links with alumni from a student view. Partly because when I go and when we all go I want to keep in contact. It is to help. Anna: Will you organise a returners’ weekend? When? Felix: We want it to happen, but it depends on things like accommodation and how far people will come. It will depend on what people will do. Roddy: A lot of other colleges have a returners’ weekend but dates are up to them. Primarily targeted at the last three years. Lisa: Castle bombard me with stuff like that. They have 2 returners’ weekends, 1 for the last 5 years and 2 people more than 5 years with different cost bands (piss up or posh meal) Tom Bristow: Why do you feel it needs two people? Sophie: I think it would be more fun and we would get more done. I would be more motivated with it.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 0

2 BEC Decs Officers

Candidates:

• Candidate 1: Esther James
• Candidate 2: Rebecca Ryding

There being no call to hust for either candidate, both candidates were elected on a general aye.

BEC Publicity Officer

No Candidates:

AOB for JJCR

Rachel James: There are lots of Duck Events coming up so keep your eyes peeled. Valentines hits, Harry Potterothon, Miss Johns 23rd, Duck Formal 8th March.

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Yearbook Editor

Candidates:

• Matt Giles and Alex Weston
• Proposed: Sophie Godfree
• Seconded: Ben Gardner

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidature. Proposed: Ben Harrison Seconded: Rachel James The procedural motion was passed on a general aye

Husting

Matt: Alex isn’t here, she is ill. We have worked as CU reps before, we have both had roles involving editing. We think the role splits into two sections, coordinating the team itself and facilitating that. Making sure things are done within deadlines. We want to include a DVD with the yearbook so people can have messages and videos on it. Leon: Would the DVD increase the cost a lot? Matt: We would look at things and see. Roddy: What would the total cost be roughly? Matt: 12-14 Felix: POI mass printing DVDs is about £1.10

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 1

Yearbook Sub-editor

Candidates:

• Rachel James, Tom Cockburn, Ben Harrison
• Proposed: Matt Giles
• Seconded: Rebecca Davies

Procedural Motion to allow a joint candidate. Proposed: Josh Heald Seconded: Leon Warrington

The procedural motion was passed on a general aye. There being no call to hust, the joint candidate was elected on a general aye.

Yearbook art and design

Candidates:

• Charlotte Smith and Joseph Bell
• Proposed: Felix Schubert
• Seconded: Rosie Moorsom

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidate: Proposed: Ben Harrison Seconded: Rachel James

AOB for JJCR

Come back at 9 for presidential hustings.

End of JHJCR Meeting at 19:54

Epiphany 2

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 26-02-2006, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. MfS: TV Card for Leech Hall
3. Motion for Colours
4. MfS: Epiphany Ball
5. MfS: SEC Storage Crates
6. MfS: Web Hosting
7. Motion to enact CRC

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Accounts
3. JJCR Motions
4. JJCR Elections
5. JJCR AOB
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Miquela.

Apologies

• Alice Manuel

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

JCR President: Roddy Peters

Hi guys, with such a nice turnout I thought it was worth emphasizing that our reports are where you can hold us accountable; please nab us if you want. Went to a seafood disco rave the other week, I pulled a muscle. Alumni reps; I met them to try and get it off the ground; hopefully things are in the pipeline. Hannah and I have met a new stash company to sort out an order. The President’s Banquet was a success, thank you to SEC for organising that. Congratulations to Josh. It was nice to see the old faces of ex presidents. DSU: as part of my mission to cut the crap from DSU meetings I met a few people to go through the standing orders. Jonny will tell you about the resulting meeting. My arch enemy in DSU will be there, if you want to see a fight, come down. I think we came second in the balloon debate. I have a few documents on the way, how to put a production on, how to have a party when living out and sports provision. I will try and get some testimonials for the bish and will advertise shortly. There is a swanky blazer on its way, sign your name up in the bailey room if you want one. Olav is here.

VP: Estates: Jess Caddy

Those of you in Margarets should know, but the door codes have now changed. One problem has been the Bowes TV room, some students have been using it and booking it out. It is not a bookable room. Particularly on a Tuesday children of Cranmer students need to be in there. The Room Ballot is still moving, it is worth checking again and may move after the exec. elections. The next formal is a DUCK formal, I assume DUCK will tell you about that. The Bailey Room will get a refurb. during term time. The bar overspill will get some stools, a table, etc. Look out for those
Rachel James: With regards the Bowes TV room, Sue told me I could book it on Valentines Day. Jess Caddy: That is not a problem, in the future you can’t book it

VP: Welfare : Miquela Elsworth

I hope everyone liked Q week last week, embraced your sexuality. SCR bursaries close on the 5th March. They cover extracurricular things over the summer, speak to myself or Richard Firth. It is worth applying. Incident Report Falls: If you scrape your knee or hurt yourself you need to fill out a small form from the college office. College can figure out DANGER ZONES! Richard Firth can put up more signs.
Roddy: College can’t be held liable if they are not told.
My board will be covered to stop photo trophying. There will be new condom machines. The new EWO husts happening on Monday. The EWO officer will resign early so there will be vacancies in the advice centre. If anyone wants to be trained up in legal, welfare type issues then please come and see me. This is different from Nightline training as you are trained to give advice. Luke McDermott: Where do you get the forms from?
Miquela: College Office

Treasurer: Dan Baxter

Since last meeting I have looked into the possibility of offering binding, it looks like it will go ahead and I will get back to that. My accounts will come up after reports:
Hannah Pearce: Will Binding be ready for the end of term and dissertations?
Dan Baxter: I hope it will be ready be the end of the week
Hannah: Spiral or book? Dan: Spiral

Senior DSU Rep: Jonny Hays

EWO husts take place tomorrow in ER141 at 6:30pm with voting opening at 9:30pm on Wednesday for a week. Lets try and get first place! The change which Roddy mentioned is happening 2pm this Wednesday. Loads of people say DSU meetings are boring, this should aim at making meetings more boom boom bang bang. Next Council is a big one with a lot of positions up for election. Great way to get new skills.

Services Manager: Hannah Sargeant

I don’t have much to say, I have done a big order for the shop and it will be restocked. Like Roddy said, stash order will be coming in a couple of weeks. I will be seeing if Pheonix will do our college and matriculation photos as there were complaints about Academy. I know Cruddas laundry is getting old and tired. I have tried to get them to give the machines a full service or replace them. They haven’t been cooperative. I will keep trying.

Social Secretary: Anna McMullen

We have been selling epiphany ball tickets. I have had to stop selling them as hotel needs final numbers, but if you do want them then see me and I will see what I can do. We are having an Avon meeting next week.

Communications Officer: Rob Reeve

I will keep this short. With just three more weeks to go, the next JCR meeting is in two weeks time which means that the next motion deadline is this coming Friday.

Senior Bar Officer: Tim Quayle

I bought a new card machine for the bar, you will be able to do cashback and pay by card. Setting up new supplier account to have more beers and fair-trade wine. This Tuesday we have Epiphany Warm up, games, drinks, bit of fun. Last Friday of term there will be a Guinness night with support staff – tell parents to pick up late Saturday. Deadline for bar assistants this Wednesday. We only had one applicant for Miss Johns, it is not worth putting on events if no one gets involved, please make this a good one.

Cranmer President: Arun Arora

Thank you for getting ginger beer in the bar (try it with JD) Our elections occur in two weeks time. We are having a Lent event at the end of this term and it is a dry event. Alcoholic events has caused problems with recovering alcoholics, you are invited, likely to involve cheese as we hate Celidhs. Ushaw are also inviting you to another St Patricks Day event. This week will be a hard week for Cranmer. Cranmer spends more money than johns, particularly with staff, as a result a member of staff will be told this coming week they will no longer be required. We will be slightly fragile, your prayers and thoughts will be appreciated.

MCR President: Lisa Mol

One thing, the postgraduate rooms are being used for watching DVDs, this is fine, but please clean up after yourselves. We are going to start making Postgrad handbook soon and if there is info you want in there email me.

Reports of Non-Executive Officers

Senior DUCK Rep: Rachel James

Sam Corry is probably wet shaving his head tonight, everyone is welcome to stay.
Roddy: What is happening about formal sign up?
James Evans: This next week’s formal will be a DUCK formal with money for DUSSK, about £2, not finalised yet. Fancy Dress also.

JJCR Accounts: Dan Baxter

This is a summary of everything spent in 2005. Part I: The money we get from the university, the composition fee. I don’t know why this is down, error on behalf of predecessor. JCR subscriptions was also less. A huge part spent on sports, on budget. Societies get a lot too. Newspapers are a bit above, kept budget for 2006 as looking into getting student vouchers for discounts. Subsidiary allocations is to the other common rooms. Spent about 10000 and got in 8 and a half. Not great but budget said we would get about 10 and a half in. I was working on that budget. Spent about £1500, hopefully sorted more next year.
Part ii is the business side, as you can see BTC getting in more money than spending. Events are happening and making money. Services, last year was particularly high, the figure we have there is very healthy. Worth pointing out that the amount of income and expenditure are both down. This is probably due to merchandise as less orders have happened and sports teams are dealing with the company. Money is not coming in and out. Bottom line very similar. Social events doing infinitely better after hideous loss. JWS doing very well, most of money donated away. Misc. activities is a small loss which is freshers’ week and the Principal’s expedition where not enough was charged for coaches. Surplus is a small loss. This has the bar distribution coming in, did very well last year, we don’t expect it to be as high this year due to events last term. Money was spent on bar overspill. Sponsorship in 2005, no money in whatsoever, no one is doing sponsorship in Johns, involves talking to companies and getting their money. Really useful. Sponsorship have spent the money that came in. Do stand for sponsorship chair if you do want to. Social Events: We have transferred more to social events as college were unable to fund Johns day last year at all. We spent more. Donations wise: from JWS going out. Motions going through like lights and sound equipment added up to a bit more than last year. Bottom line for part ii we, are about 1400 up on last year. Sets the bank balances at about £9000 in part ii and £4000 in part I and about £5000 in savings. All good, not a huge amount, but healthy.
Luke: Why is services down a grand?
Dan: The value in 2004 was unnaturally big, before that it was a small loss and went up £6000 and has now steadied out. Why down? Maybe that merchandise hasn’t been as active and possibly as active.
Ben Harrison: Some 23 laundry expenditure went out this year.
Dan: Laundry set up in late 2004.
I have a full set here which will go on the website at some point.
There being no formal opposition the accounts were accepted on a general aye.

Motions

Motion For Spending: TV Card

Motion text
The motion was read by Roddy Essentially we have this new bit of AV kit. For about £45 if we have a tv card and an ariel we can have a big tv screen. I put up to £50 in case there is a fancy one we can get.This motion was passed by Finance Committee

Motion for colours

Motion text
This Motion was read by Pete HookwayHalf colours are certificates, full colours are ties/scarves etc. This covers what it says. We are including arts this year as well, that will cover all those costs.
Roddy: That figure is £400 more than last year, all the money may not be spent but the number is so high as a lot of full colours are awarded this year. We will try and get a more rigorous procedure in future.
Pete: Now johns is much more of a sporting college
Anna McMullen: Can we add a mandate to ask the sports officer to change the criteria.
Pete: Yeah
Anna: Perhaps there should be a more restricted number and it be a more prestigious award.
Tim Quayle: We have had a good year sports wise. Pete: Rowing colours this year has obviously increased. It might be worth changing sports colours.
The motion was modified to add Resolves 2 “to mandate the sports officer to investigate the donation of full colours.” There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion for Spending:Epiphany Ball

Motion text
The motion was read by Anna McMullen.
Pete will be chairing the event. Worth noting this is £200 down on last year
Alison Dancer: Given we have just resolved to spend up to 950 on colours and stuff and the Epiphany ball is not always particularly popular I am struggling to justify how we can release over £1000 for this event.
Anna: I think sports teams are important in college and other money can be spent elsewhere. Jess Caddy: The last motion wasn’t about the event, it was rewarding the people. This is just on the event.
There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion for Spending: SEC Storage Crates

Motion text
Read by Anna
The SEC attic is a bit of a mess, I will buy some crates from Woolworths. I think it is good we are proper stewards and I will create a cataloguing system. It may be less. Tim Quayle: Yorkshire Trading would be a good place to look.

Motion for spending: Web Hosting

Motion text
Read by Josh Heald
This is a motion so we can actually use the website I have been writing over the past year. Give us potential to do things online like formal signup.
Tim Quayle: On behalf of the JCR, we can’t wait to use the website
Roddy Peters: Jess and I put this in our manifestos that we would like to get online formal signup and this will help us fulfil that.

Motion to enact CRC

Motion text
Read by Roddy
We have had CRC over the last 2 years. CRC has to be enacted in every year ending in a 4 or a 9. The last committee invented an MCR and CCR committee. Across the whole there are a few drafting inaccuracies but the point of reform is to cross ts and dot the is. This is to make sure the two work in parallel. This resolves to create CRC for this year. Quick dive in and sort it out. We want to bring it up to date and make it correct. The positions should be manifesto positions, I though it would be good for people to be able to stand in this meeting. To go through and tidy up
Lisa: How much of a say do the presidents get?
Roddy: I am on the committee, chair is, the comms. officer is.
Dan: Only five voting members, 4 reps and chair. Other non voting members can come.
Arun: From the last one there had to be one member of MCR and one member of CCR. They were also voting members. Wouldn’t it be good to have cranmer/mcr people there?
Roddy quoted the constitution.

Elections

Senior DSU Rep

Candidate

• Richard Kelly
• Proposed: Tom Hudson
• Seconded: Mary Sanderson

Husting

I have been a junior rep for a year and almost enjoyed it . Been at a lot of councils and ugms which can be tedious but it has shown me DSU is an important institution. It gives us as a student body a voice with the university. I’ve seen exactly what Jonny has done this year and what my job would entail. I am also the only candidate and I don’t think Ron could do it nearly as well.

Tim Quayle: As you are probably aware the cheese and pickles event was a big success, how would you ensure the future success of events?
It is difficult because I can’t force people to take an interest. I would like to help people realise that people can make a difference and that you can have an effect. I want to show people what they can do.

Roddy: Have you any ambitions for our place in the league table of operation johnification? I would like to see us get more members involved. A lot of positions go up for election at each meeting which can be a great way for people to bolster their CVs.
Tim: Is that why you are standing for this?
Richard: NO! DSU is important, ents, welfare, funds societies, sports teams, contributes a lot outside college life and some people want to get involved in that.
Anna McMullen: Your position also means you would be on exec, what would you bring to exec?
Richard: I’m easygoing, not confrontational. Been on a number of committees eg. CRC last year and rules revision committee in DSU. I can work well in a team and provide an insight into how other colleges would react.
Ben Harrison: Can you think a funny acronym for DSU?
Rickard Kelly: no

Kit and Merchandise Rep

Candidates:

• Craig Hunt
• Donald Spencer

Husting

Craig Hunt: I think I would do this job well, I am very organised, efficient, I like college sports teams and I think I would do a very good job as I have efficiency. I am very good at communication, being at touch with people by email.
Donald: I think this is a very important position, everyone needs something to wear. At moment system is not the most reliable and needs work to bring it up to the position it should be and I am willing to put my time and effort to make it better.
Roddy: Have you any exciting ideas for new lines?
Craig: no, I am willing to accept ideas and work with people and companies for new lines.
Don: After seeing facebook ali needs new pyjamas, perhaps with the johns crest.
Sophie: How would you make it easier for sports clubs to order kit through Johns? Craig: I would firstly get in touch with everyone as new captain and would work closely with them, would collate forms, do the work and keep in touch with them.
Donald: Communication is probably the key. Order forms should be out at the start of each year but not everyone is sure if they need kit so perhaps 2/3 weeks into each term order forms should be out for people. Kit should be back by end of 1st term.
Felix: Will you get Olav Merchandise?
Donald: If there is an enlarged version I may
Craig: If people would think that would be necessary and the mascot doesn’t stand up for itself.

Result

Donald: 40 votes
Craig: 26 votes
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 17

Sponsorship Chair and Sponsorship Asst.

No Candidates

BEC Publicity Officer

No Candidates

JWS Vending Assistant

No Candidates

Hannah Pearce: Do you get free chocolate bars?
Sally: No I don't think so.

Website Rep

No Candidates

CRC Reps

Candidates:

• Ben Harrison
• Matt Giles

There being no call to hust for either candidate, both candidates were separately taken on a general aye.

• Josh Heald
• Ben Harrison
• Felix Schubert

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

• Sophie Godfree
• Rachel James
• Andrew Griffiths

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

AOB for JJCR

Roddy: It is very sad we have to lose someone from Cranmer. The decision was not taken lightly. College’s financial position whilst not dire college has to take this step.

Roddy: at the moment at college council this Friday we have 3 student representatives, myself, the cranmer president and we don’t have an mcr position. We can change that at CRC. In the short term Ben Harrison who is the current position holder can’t make the meeting, Thank you for Ben for last term. It might be nice to elect an MCR person in his place.
Roddy: at the moment at college council this Friday we have 3 student representatives, myself, the cranmer president and don’t have the mcr position. We can change that at CRC. In the short term Ben Harrison who is the current position holder can’t make the meeting, Thank you for Ben for last term.
Candidate: Lisa Mol
Proposed: Ben Harrison
Seconded: Ali Parry
There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye End of JJCR Meeting at 21:05

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Assistant Comms. Officer

Candidates:

• Donald Spencer
• Proposed: Tom Bristow
• Seconded: Alice Manuel

Husting

want to help people stay in touch and deliver This Week to St Margarets Garth. I think I am able to do this job quite well.
Richard Kelly: This Week generally includes a crossword and more recently a Sudoku. Are there any particular features you would like to see included?
Donald: My favourite is the crossword but it is mainly up to the Comms officer.

Result

Candidate: 76 votes
RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 7

IT Rep

No Candidates

SEC Secretary

Candidates:

• Lan Rachel Baggott
• Seconded: Tom Cockburn

Result

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

VP Estates

Candidates:

• Ali Parry

I think the hardest part of the hust is the introduction, here we go: Good evening fellow JCR members, my name is Ali, sometimes referred to as ‘Ali Bear’ or ‘the short loud one in the corner’ and over the next 3 minutes I will be trying to convince those of you who don’t know me too well why you should vote for me as your next VP: Estates, and for those of you who do know me well, reminding you of the qualities I own making me ideal for the job. As the title implies, there are two sides to the job each equally important, the Estates side refers to general upkeep of communal and personal areas of college and dealing with problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. The role of Vice President is to assist the President, providing input for new ideas, tackling problems and dealing with whatever may arise to ensure that the President is supported. The second part of this job requires a good personal relationship with the president-elect, one which I am proud to say I have after living pretty much opposite Josh last year and also taking Computer Science (which after much discussion we have decided is the coolest degree in the world!) with him. Just so everyone knows.
The most important part of exec is teamwork, being able to collaborate and compromise without taking personal offence is all important when it comes to working with eight other people. I have spent the past two terms proving that I am capable of working in a team through the group work on my course, overcoming problems and sharing burdens with other members of the group. I showed dedication to John’s through my role as a freshers’ rep in 2005, a position which required collaboration with others, delegating and diplomacy and good communication skills. Which are getting better as I am taking elocution lessons with Crudge. I have been devoted to basketball since being at John’s and have basketball captain for nearly a year now, requiring management skills, reliability, commitment and organisation and have represented John’s through pool and darts this year as well. Without enthusiasm for the job no member of exec could perform as well as they do, this is a bit sentimental, but I feel like John’s is my home and I want to make it as picture perfect as possible, so that we as a college can be proud of it, I feel the best way to do this is to commit myself to estates. I have a very good working relationship with the maintenance staff, mainly with Alan Usher through the barbeque society as he was possibly the most dedicated attendee last year after exams. It says a lot about Alan. I have always shown devotion and commitment to all of the positions that I have held in John’s, and those of you who close to me will know that I will put everything I can into exec. Last year I was a part of a team that made a difference on the freshers’ first term, this year I want to be a part of a team that makes a difference to all members of St John’s college for as long as they are here. I would like the think that I have proved myself capable to those of you who don’t know me in the last three minutes and hope that you will vote for me over the following week.

• Lydia Soundy

When I’ve told people I’m going to run for VP:Estates, the first and most common response has been ‘do you realise how much work is involved?!’. I can safely say, having talked to the previous two holders of this position as well as the current assistant, that I am well aware of the amount of commitment this position involves, and I am willing and able to give it what it deserves.
Since about the age of 13 I have balanced academic work with extra-curricular commitments, and particularly in the past few years I have got very used to being organised enough to handle varying time commitments. These have included being in essentially an exec position at school – with a group of 12 girls acting as a head girl, and being heavily involved in various musical commitments, currently in both University Orchestras and DULOG. If I was to get the position of VP:Estates I would drop other activities which would hinder me to make sure I gave the job my full attention and commitment. Those of you who know me well, particularly those who have 630am rowed with me, know if I have a commitment I stick to it with enthusiasm and determination, and give it ultimate priority, whatever that takes.
I have a lot of previous experience for this job. Being on the Student Leadership Team at school involved sitting on various committees and trying to improve the building and grounds of the school for the students, whilst co-operating and liaising with the staff. It also involved meeting with the Head and Deputies on a weekly basis to discuss any issues which had arisen during the week, and meeting with the other girls on a twice weekly basis, much like meetings for exec. More specifically to John’s I have helped set up formal and sat in on House Committee and Catering Committee as well as meeting with the main college officers to discuss how they would like me to take on the role. I thoroughly enjoyed these meetings as they gave me a far larger insight into college, and it gave me an even bigger passion for the job.
I have always been passionate about, and consequently very involved in college, and have made it my priority to build up many relationships within college with staff and students. Until now I have been unable to take on an official position of responsibility in college as I have had University-wide commitments which have been my first priority, and also wanted to be able to try my hand at many different experiences rather than specifying and closing in on one area. This has included attempting to play football and rugby for John’s women, where my ability to boost morale was probably more helpful than my ability to play the sports, and more successfully rowing for John’s women senior four and eight. Over the past year and a half I have grown more and more passionate about John’s, and have tried to be involved in as many different areas as possible. Now, however, I feel I have been given a rounded experience by college, and I want to put something back into the community I’ve taken so much from.
The position of VP: Estates is really more like two positions combined, and I feel I have skills to tackle both. The Estates part is more time consuming, and involves a lot of meetings and much liasing between students and staff. I have already had extensive experience of this both at school as part of the school exec, as already mentioned, and as being head of the staff-student committee with various orchestras. These experiences have honed my skills of diplomacy and combined with my naturally being personable, I feel I would be able to tackle and co-operate with difficult staff members adequately. I also have several ideas for how I could improve life in college and I would love the chance to implement these. My main aim would be to get network connection points in the Library, having spent many hours in there I realise what an advantage this would be. A larger aim would be to implement a wireless network in college, although this may be a slightly more long term plan it would be my main focus.
The position of VP is much more concerned with supporting the President and being part of a team with the rest of Exec, addressing situations as they arise, and I also feel I have skills for this. I lived next to Josh in my first year, and already have a good relationship with him mostly due to my appalling laptop!. I have been very used to working as part of a team both at school, in orchestras, and in sporting teams, and I’m really excited about the prospect of being involved in the inner workings of college, and being able to make it even better than it already is. I would be hugely rewarded by this job both by being able to be more involved in college, and having the opportunity to get to know people I wouldn’t otherwise have met. I would also find it hugely rewarding to attempt to make changes that you want for your college. I hope I’ve been able to show you that I’m the person for this job, I have the experience to do a good job, commitment to see it through and give it all my effort, and enthusiasm to do this with passion. I’ve been given so much by this college, please vote and give me the opportunity to hand something back.

• Katie Wray

I am not here to read out my manifesto, but I will just go through one or two points. I will have the time to do this role. At the moment I balance playing two university and three college sports with a history degree, however if I am elected I will seriously cut down on the amount of sport I do, though I am addicted so I can’t promise to give it up completely!
Finally I understand the separate roles of VP and estates. While this speech mainly deals with the estates side of things I am ready to contribute on issues across the board and support Josh whenever needed.
Right on to the important stuff. I am here this evening to put before you a plan of action. A set of policies for you to vote on. The office of Estates is an opportunity to deliver real and lasting improvements. This is not the role of a passive manager; it is a position which demands ideas and the ability to see them through. While no one wishes to see change for its own sake, maintaining the atmosphere we presently enjoy requires constant effort and progress. It is therefore my intention to use this speech to outline my vision for the forthcoming year and the policy programme I would implement.
Firstly there are many projects and plans I would continue with and push forward. These include renovations to the gardens at the back of 23; interior work on 23 and 28; plans to introduce wireless network throughout college; making more rooms available to students over the holidays; finishing existing works to communal areas and also refurbishments to Margaret’s, making it more attractive to second years.
As you’ve probably realised by now, if I were elected, the gardens would be a major focus. It is such an obvious and easy area to improve and will make such a difference; impressing visitors and making the gardens more enjoyable for us all. I propose to establish a Grounds Committee, chaired by VP Estates. This will operate all year round, but probably be most active in the summer term. They will liaise with the maintenance team, specifically Colin and mainly act as a pair of extra hands when big projects arise, but also having a creative input themselves. The possibilities are endless. They could work on individual projects, such as a specific flowerbed or organise a day for the whole college to get involved. If elected I would definitely like to arrange two such days. One, to collect all the rubbish that has accumulated on the riverbanks and another to honour a man who will be leaving college all too soon.
To commemorate the Bish’s retirement, realising that the Riverbanks project will eventually take-off, I propose a superficial redevelopment of the Principal’s walk. Everyone could be involved as it would mainly involve planting and weeding. I feel that the quiet contemplation and relaxation afforded by a well-maintained garden to be the ideal tribute to a man of just such characteristics. Upon completion the present Principle would be invited to open the garden, unveiling a plaque commemorating the event. Such a development would not only be an appropriate mark of the Principle’s retirement, but also allow college to enjoy an area presently unusable after years of neglect. Another area of the gardens which needs work has been brought to my attention through personal experience. After being burgled in my first term, I now know the importance of security and I plan to do my utmost to improve this on the riverbanks.
It is not only the college grounds which require attention. There are always areas of paintwork within college that need to be addressed and I will continue to encourage these to be done ASAP. More importantly I have noticed the potential to brighten up areas of college, with the simple addition of artwork or different colour schemes. This will replace the feel of one continuous corridor with a series of individualised sections, creating a more homely environment. Some of the presently dead space in corridors could also be adapted to include seating and social areas. For example there is the possibility of a new communal area in 11 south Bailey.
Another simple project which would instantly improve the appearance of college would be the organisation of lost property. Currently this seems to be spread all over college, with a lot of backlog in the JCR flat. I would investigate allocating a room or area specifically for lost property making it easier for those who have lost or found various items. Lost property would then be cleared out at least once a term, unless there were specific requests otherwise, to avoid backlog. In recent weeks many have suggested that Cruddas is worthy of attention. While a superficial redecoration may be in order, the potential for increasing the worth of this building beyond its present limits is slight. The obvious areas for consideration are the drying room and the ergo room. The drying room basically needs a good tidy and the ergo room I propose to turn back into an ergo room, but more on this later.
In contrast Cranmer needs serious attention. Despite its popularity, mainly for the size of its rooms and its quiet location, the bathrooms are basically grotty and in terms of accommodation in college, my focus would be on improving the standards in Cranmer.
Despite having no musical talent whatsoever I do appreciate music and understand its importance here at Johns. I therefore plan to investigate making the quiet room into another music room and moving the quiet room elsewhere. Also I would look into getting a new upright piano for the existing practise room.
The library is a continuing project. We need to clarify the checking out system and whether to go on to the university wide system.
It is our environment which permits us to enjoy the friendly atmosphere for which John’s is renowned. However it must also be encouraged and nurtured. To this end I propose two further polices designed to increase student friendship and involvement.
Due to the charming but confined nature of our estate, it is necessary for many first year students to share rooms. In order to reduce possible friction between roommates and relax the soon-to-be first years ahead of their arrival, I suggest that a chat-room on the JCR be launched. This innovation will allow first years to chat with each other before arrival and possibly decide who they would like to share with. Members of the exec, and fresher’s reps could also be online at appointed times allowing first years to ask questions and alleviate any worries they have. This will have the dual benefit of making the lives of students easier, and reducing unnecessary Estates bureaucracy in the Michealmas term.
The second of my proposals seeks to encourage involvement and friendship. It is well known that I am passionate about sport. College and university sport enables students to meet new people and deepen friendships, however not all are willing or even able to play at this level. I therefore propose to create four houses from the different wings of college to compete against one another throughout the course of the year, with a student elected as house captain to oversee fixtures. It will be in the same theme as the ultimate Frisbee league set up in my first year and girls v. boys netball. It will promote the John’s attitude to sport while revealing those with most talent for the college teams. I have many other plans concerning sport within Johns. Having experienced how painful ergs are, I can fully understand the benefit of doing ergs as a pair and I propose we engage in fundraising to obtain another ergo and turn the ‘ergo’ room back into an ergo room. More importantly I would like to fully investigate the possibilities of obtaining proper sports facilities on college grounds, specifically supporting netball and tennis. This is a very tentative suggestion but I would do my utmost to put pressure on college authorities to achieve it.
Many of my ideas are rather bold and I fully understand the need for fundraising. I have a few ideas in this area, including starting an annual Principals lecture, contacting alumni for donations and having Riverbank litter day as a sponsored event.
This is a programme now and for the future. It is a programme which invites involvement in college life, regenerates disused areas of college, inspires sporting achievement, and reduces unnecessary bureaucracy. My policies are ambitious and farsighted. If elected I will pursue these policies with energy and dedication.

• Questions

Jess Caddy: Could you name one area where you would most like to make difference, how and why?
Ali: Behind the nursery garden, off Cranmer lawn, currently there is a greenhouse and compost heaps, I would love to knock the fence down, sort it out, flag it and put tables there as it is a quiet, out of way area with a beautiful view
Lydia: I think it would be the library, I know a lot of work has been done on it but for example lights have been put in but some don’t turn on. I would have network and computer points. I would like to extend the number of subjects there as it is currently theology heavy
Katie: Gardens would be my main focus, I saw what a difference a small amount of time can make. It would make it a lot more enjoyable in summer.
Siobhan O’Donnell: What do you see as the most necessary skill?
Lydia: I think you need different skills for the different sides. For the VP side you need to be personable and play a part in a team. Estates: you need to be able to get things done and see things through. I can realistically achieve what I say I will do and am committed to doing so.
Katie: as VP you would be mainly supporting josh, dealing with what arises and so you would need to be flexible. Estates: Deal with many types of people, take on ideas, work with them, be diplomatic and represent the JCR.
Ali: To be a member of exec you need to be a team player, collaborate, discuss things properly, lighten the mood as exec. meetings can be serious long and hectic.. Supporting the president is very important.
Richard Kelly: Why do you think you would be good at supporting Josh?
Katie: I like working and meeting with lots of people and because I am good at working within a team I would be good at exec. I am quite flexible so whatever problems arose I could deal with them
Ali: I see him a lot though compsci, I could be supporting and could cheer him up over internet. We are geeks.
Lydia: I would want to take job seriously but not myself seriously. Exec. meetings can need lightening up but you need to get stuff done also . I already have a good relationship with Josh.
Josh: A big part involves big projects around college. These don’t always happen, even with the best of intentions. How would you make sure things do happen?
Ali: Talk to Alan as often as possible, communication with maintenance team about work or generally over a cup of tea.
Lydia: I have a good relationship with college officers, Sue and Alan are great, Alison is harder but can be friendly. The main thing is not being unrealistic, I haven’t put loads on my manifesto so that I can commit to them and achieve them.
Katie: I mentioned a lot of big projects, a lot of things continue over the years and there is a lot in the pipeline already . It is a case of putting pressure on college officers and putting a strategy in place for projects to be carried on.
Alison Dancer: What other positions would you be holding?
Lydia: I am social sec. of orchestral society. In reality this involves buying punch for aftershow parties. I have spoken to the president and if any point I had to choose johns would be first.
Katie: I have no official positions but play a lot of sports, mainly fencing. I would give up most of the sports, but I would be killed if I gave up fencing!
Ali: My only two positions would be loo news and basketball captain which come to an end this term. Pool and Darts are quite flexible, they can always replace me. Otherwise just degree work which is flexible.

Matt Giles: No one mentioned formals in their husts, have you any ideas about formals?
Katie: I would continue with current system, livers out emailing in and possibly improving the menu but the Senior Tutor is already looking at this.
Ali: I would look at themed or fancy dress formals. The problem is the Senior Tutor pays and he is not keen, I would either find an idea he would like to do or start charging a pound or two to have a funny fancy dress formal once a term or something and making sure the electronic system gets going on internet.
Lydia: I have helped set up one formal and the system seems to work well. It is about being organised very early on. One idea if it were popular would be having them on different days as in the first year I could never go as they were on same day.

VP Welfare

Candidates:

• Tom Asher

Hi everybody, I am currently livers out officer and student to student supporter. I believe I am the best person. I am committed and enthusiastic. I have been involved since my first term in welfare with a sensational election to DSU mens officer. I enjoy being a part of Johns. The people make Johns the place it is, I am amazed by the diversity, care and friendliness. I am friendly, approachable and always willing to help. Please look at my manifesto. You will see I have a lot of experience. I was part of DSU welfare exec. committee which is part of the role of Welfare Officer. Colleges get together and pass around ideas, through that I have been involved in many campaigns. I have worked with the womens officer and organised some campaigns, check your balls day, depression awareness, etc. Those campaigns have given me an insider’s view to show how important it is to assimilate information. Often people don’t know what is available. In college I have been a member of the welfare team so am well accustomed to how it works in johns. I’m by no means a professional and don’t have all the answers but would help people to help themselves. With my contacts I can more than guarantee I could pass you to someone with the information. In college I am a conference assistant and work in college over the summer and other holidays and have a very good working relationship with college staff. This means I am around and could keep better continuity. I am doing a Music degree but only do 6 hours a week. I currently sing in 3 choirs and play in 2 bands, if elected would drop down to only 6 hours of this. I am committed to throw myself into the challenge. I do love college, the only way is up, what we have in college is good and well developed but I feel I can build on areas. Informal welfare committee, I feel would give opportunity for welfare team to express what they have to say and tell us all about what they are doing. I meet Miquela but I don’t hear what other people are doing. We can also be a support for each other. It is important students enjoy their time, people will face challenges it is important no one is left standing alone.

• Jeanna Shalkowski

Firstly I think it’s great that for such an important position I’m standing against two other amazing candidates. It is a tribute to John’s and how much we care about our community that we have some very talented, dedicated and experienced people standing. The role of VP: Welfare for the JCR is huge. I know this, and do not go into it lightly-it is something I have been considering and working towards since I arrived. I decided to run at the beginning of this year, and if you ask any one of my friends, they will tell you that my decision has not wavered.
I want to emphasise my desire for continuity. I have seen wonderful work by Miquela and Becky before her, and can only hope that I would be able to do as good a job of continuing the support systems they have set in place.
One of the things I love most about College is its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and I am excited about the prospect of being directly involved in this. College has so much to offer, and I want to help others benefit from it. I hope to convince you that I have the qualities, experience and ability to do this job best.
VP: Welfare is a bit of a balancing act. It requires the skill needed to work in a team with the Exec, the organization and leadership for the Welfare team, and the personal skills for individual contact and support. I have had to work in many teams in the past, and I know the need for unity and a balance of talents – I see many people standing tonight, any of whom I would be delighted to work with. I know Josh and would be honoured to support him as one of his VPs.
I do not view this position as a 9 to 5 job. It is not predictable or conventional. I would need to be available on demand. I can assure you that my door would be open and my phone would be on, and I hope that this would be taken advantage of, regardless of whether I am elected VP: Welfare or not. My involvement in and love for this college and its individuals will not change.
Welfare is not only needed for those round the corner who live in college. I know that living out has its own stresses and issues, and I would aim to provide the same level of information and accessibility to College Welfare as to those living in.
In an ideal world, College Welfare would be self-reliant, with everyone supporting each other to the best of their ability and receiving in return what they need. In order for this to come closer to reality, I want to make training as widely available as interest demands. My experience on the Student2Student support network and as Assistant Welfare means that I have an excellent idea of what the support systems within College look like, how they operate and how important they are. The more trained supporters available, the better. Having a large support network means that it is more likely that if someone wants to talk about something or get information that they will feel comfortable doing so. It is also very important to me to have communication between such representatives to increase general awareness of what is going on in College and how support can be improved.
My experience of Welfare talks and training have enabled me to understand the importance of confidentiality, especially in such a tight-knit college. Without it, people are unlikely to talk to you. I have also had extensive training and experience for youth camps in dealing with issues requiring strict confidentiality.
I have experience in college life and have been involved through the DSU and JCR as a Library rep and Assistant Welfare-I have organisational skills and I have a passion for making your views known and seeing John’s represented. I have the ability to make mature, responsible decisions that will affect your individual and communal welfare. I am excited about the prospect of working with other welfare reps to learn from their experience and do my best to provide John’s with the best welfare a college could have! I have a lot of experience, but I also realise that there is always more to be had-I am open and look forward to further training.
I am fully committed to John’s and recognize the importance of welfare to college. Happiness is crucial for people to make the most of their time at university, and I am both willing and able to contribute my time, energy and past experience to the college to provide an environment in which Johnians can flourish. I promise you that I would throw myself into this role with zeal, passion and enthusiasm.
I feel that I am known around college as an approachable, supportive, empathetic, caring person who is dedicated to seeing people’s views, beliefs and feelings respected and represented. I enjoy listening to and supporting others, and I hope that anyone in college would feel able to come speak to me if they needed to talk. I understand the importance of welfare, and the need to listen to, understand and empathise with views not necessarily my own. Everyone deserves the same respect and access to Welfare. I pride myself in being someone that my friends feel they can confide in and who will listen without judging. I make an effort to be aware of individual situations, and I can be sensitive and supportive. Finally, I urge you to use your vote, and to use it with careful thought and consideration. Finalists, I know that the next Exec will only affect you for a term, but please make your vote count for those who are still around next year! Make sure that your vote goes to who you consider is best for the job, would represent and care for you best, and if you or your friends should need welfare for any reason, who you would be most comfortable talking to. I hope that would be me. Thank you very much.

• James Tyrrell

I love people, people are my life, I don’t have any other commitments than johns (and neighbours). I have the experience: I have done welfare work since 16, in over 25 agencies, Barnadoes etc, internationally and locally. I established a child centre in Sierra Leone. I won’t go through all 25 places! I have experienced the issues: hiv/aids, stis, self harm, suicide, rape, exam stress, identity crisis, berievement, I am happy to talk about any of this. My degree is community and youthwork. The course has taught me so many skills, counselling, laws in welfare issues (eg: If I think anyone will commit a terrorist act I have to pass it onto police) I have to accept anyone unconditionally. I have had to work with rapists and paedophiles and so can work with anyone from johns. I have developed emotional detachment and boundaries and learnt about adapting suitability and know about anti discrimination. I have also done management. This Summer I will become a professional JMC youth-worker. I could charge £20000 if elected but I won’t! I am warm, loyal, enthusiastic, I always have a smile.
I think Miquela has been ace, but I have some ideas. Support for livers out: I would pop around all the livers out houses. I like the freshers and livers out. An anonymous box would be a good idea, possibly also via the website. I would have “What If” leaflets. As a youth and community worker I would have lots of contacts. Free pregnancy testing, a lot of people I know needed one. (I wish it was me, its not me.) I would be in college all the time. More campaigns would be good. More support for international students. During exam period I’d finish all work by 8th May so would be in college all day to be available if people are stressed. Thank you for listening.

Questions

In the position of welfare it would be important to take time out for yourself as it is an intense job, how do you expect to de stress yourself?

James: In all my work I’ve realised this, yesterday for example I went shopping, look at me! I also have “Neighbours” and my friends, I understand the importance of this.
Jeanna: I think it is very important, with assistant welfare I realised how important it was. You need to be able to speak to friends and familiy out of Johns.
Tom: Boundaries are crucial, one of the ways I relax is through musical activities and doing things I want to do purely for fun and put everything else at back of my mind. It is also important that I have friendship groups.
TQ: Can candidates show an understanding of hot welfare topics and how you would deal with them?
Jeanna: Q week has been this past week: It is a very important issue with people expressing and exploring sexuality. I would be there to support such people and put them in contact with people who can help. There are so many important and difficult issues. I view the role as being there to support but not judge people and let people offload.
Tom: We just had q week about exploring sexuality. Through the training I’ve had I’m aware of such gender issues, especially with mens officer work, there are transgender issues and how people associate themselves to society. As livers out officer in the upcoming weeks I would look at carbon monoxide.
James: In welfare there is not one hot topic, everyone has their own issues different days. Different issues are prevalent all the time. Next term it would probably be exam stress.
Miquela: Exam stress is a massive thing, especially fatigue illnesses, how would you combat that in Johns.?
Tom: One thing is that I would want termly workshops regarding time management and would relate in exam period with revision and managing stress levels. Personal level I would have regular office hours to escape from the stress. When you are just sat there it can overwhelm you.
James: Stress and Fatigue not something you associate with Community and Youthwork: The first thing is just being around to talk to people. I would be in college 10-11 everyday so people can during the exams. I learn a lot of techniques to help combat stress. Check people are eating healthy and sleep and are happy.
Jeanna: It is important I am aware and am accessible and people know when I am around. I know how stressful things can get. Making sure people know the resources is important. For many student the most significant part of degree is year abroad – how would you support people and help integrate them back?
James: All my flat are leaving me next year to go abroad. I would email updates, I think also settling back in I would help integrate people back in and support them. I know it is hard to readjust.
Jeanna: It is important that people on a year abroad feel included. Included with things like elections, maybe an internet forum, and when they come back and don’t know who is around get some communication about where rooms will be etc.
Tom: Spending a year abroad, you haven’t left college but a lot of friends have. This is one of the areas is to revise role of year abroad rep and keep them up to date. Perhaps emailing year abroad people This Week and sending personal e-mails. Always nice to hear from Christine and hear how she is doing from This Week etc.
Jess: You have all spoken a lot about welfare, how do you see the VP side of the role?
Jeanna: Definitely a supporting role, specifically for president and also the rest of exec. Really like to get an exec. support network. I realise huge the role of the president and how much they carry.
Tom: I see VP part of role as a supporting position for whole of exec as well. Being friends with all the VP estates candidate and josh, it is important that spearhead all support each other. They need to be there for each other.
James: I will support josh, but I’m opinionated so if I think something is the wrong decision I will be critical and honest. I will support you as well! I’m not just a yes person. I consulted my interviewer in my Durham interview. I would also support the rest of exec. I have managerial experience for that.
Felix: Freshers Week: You are likely to get one or two who won’t cope very well, how will you prepare the team?
Tom: Last summer I was around with the team of freshers reps. I’d like to prepare them for any freshers who are struggling as it is a big step, the first time when people are away from home. I would listen to people and see why they are struggling.
James: I would be there and have a quiet drop in room. I think I have supported the freshers well. I would probably teach the reps different counselling skills, how to deal with freshers who are missing people feeling homesick etc. If someone told me they wanted to go home I would listen and discuss issues and give options.
Jeanna: I think it is important to have spaces and times when people can chill out. Freshers week can be confusing and hectic. Training: It is important that people are aware what is going on. If someone wanted to go home I would let them know I would support them and let them know they could access the senior tutor for help if wanted.
Pete Godden: Seeing as most immediate way someone would be affected by you would be to go to you with a big problem, could the candidates say how they would deal with that?
James: I’ve had to deal with a lot already. I work in different ways, different techniques for different problems, listening, supporting, being confidential, encouragement , willing to get up at any time,
Jeanna: Every individual situation is different. Just being there so they know they can chat. I won’t tell them what I think they should do. They need to be happy with the decisions they can make.
Tom: I think it is true that each situation is different. What is important is you have the confidentiality and the non judgemental parts which means leaving beliefs and faith outside door. Help them to help themselves.
Tim Quayle: Pete Godden can allegidly put a condom on with his teeth. How good are you at manipulating a condom and what are dental dams?
Jeanna: I haven’t tried but I did see him do it. Dental Dams, I can’t give specifics but they basically won’t let anything through. Tom: I was also there and saw him do it. I can blow one up, I’d have to practice. Dental Dams: I am not sure on the specifics but am more than willing to find out
James: I can’t even put one on with my hands. Dental Dams are female contraception that goes in places.
Miquela: Can you give one characteristic that would make you the best welfare officer and also one weakness.
Tom: Empathy. My biggest weakness is getting emotionally attached
James: I have a big heart. My weaknesses, it is ironed out now but it used to be I got too emotionally involved. I got a street kid into a rehab centre but he went back onto street with free choice.
Jeanna: Supportive, best to support everyone. Weakness: I understand where these guys come from, the importance of boundaries. I want to do ideas straight away and it is important to take a step back and prioritise.

Treasurer

Candidates:

• Felix Schubert

Good evening, I’m trying to keep this briefish, firstly please do read our manifestos. My decision to run for this position, I’ve not made lightly. It has been about 14 months since I 1st thought about it. I’ve talked the last two treasurers thoroughly to see if I could commit to and enjoy the position. I’ve proven I can work in a team through freshers week and other Johns positions. I’m a very organised worker doing a science degree which also comes with maths and IT skills and have alot of experience with college staff. I think any exec. position is one which you have to work your way into it, all the positions you have to live up to, you don’t come into the job perfectly equipped, you gain skills as well. Part of that is to cope with the bigger responsibility than previous positions. There are a lot of different aspects, just general treasury things, quicken, VAT, which i’m not 100% on but confident I can fulfil the role once I’m in the position. I want JCR finances to be more see-through, this doesn’t mean people spending lots of money on frivolous things. I mean making people more aware of the influence people can have on their own money. Often points in meetings aren’t entirely clear. Things can get passed to a JCR meeting where things aren’t discussed. I don’t want to stop people spending money on good ideas. I think I’d do a better job than Ron.


Questions

Ben Harrison: How would you make sure the part ii treasures do their jobs properly?
Felix: Communication needs to be good there. In freshers week we got the team to do all they needed to. It’s a case of checking on people, not being bossy and chasing all details but checking work is done by time due and if not find out why.
Tim: One thing concerns me with college positions, is that we seem to just follow the past systems without evaluating which are the best practices. How would ensure we were using the best accounting techniques.
Felix: A good chance to assess the situation is the meeting with other treasures. You can see whether people do things differently and if they are different, why. Any previous inspiration I would take on.
Dan Baxter: Something I have found hard is that sometimes I do my hardest work and no one notices, it is an internal position and you don’t really interact with people. Can you and how would you deal with that?
Felix: I want to do it because I want to give something back to the college, my motive is not that I want people to see what I do. I see the fruits of my work because I do the work, I don’t need others to recognise that.
Dan Baxter: They say that money is root of all evil, how corruptible are you?
Felix: To be blatantly honest, if you really wanted to make personal profit from the system it is not that difficult but hand on heart I think I haven’t done that and wouldn’t do that.
Hannah Pearce A lot of income comes from the bar, services, sec, how would you support the part ii treasurers to maximise their profit and maximise jcr profit?
Felix: We are not purely here to make profit, we also want to spend some money on fun things and also need to keep money for bigger projects. Supporting the Part II treasurers is about communication and looking at how they do their work.
Josh: Part of role means you are much more bound by the JCR and your predecessor than other positions. How would you deal with that?
Felix: The budget as it is set up will run until December next year. Dan has shown us where differences can arise but Dan will be here next year so if any budget problems you know who to blame. If people come up with motions like a hottub, we are a democracy, the treasurer is there to point out potential problems. At the end of the day the JCR decides. The treasurer keeps an eye on accounts. Part I is fixed but part ii is allocated.

Communications Officer

Candidates:

• Will Kemp

I’m a fresher in 11 south bailey. Communication is about personality. Getting the message across. Telling people what they need to know. I believe that I have the ability to do this but more importantly would be able to provide the college with the communication that the individual wants; from those who do not want college news in their face every day to those, like me, who are extremely keen to get involved with college life.
The vision I have for college communications is to allow everyone the opportunity to become involved in college events. Fundamentally it is the duty of the communications officer to convey information and therefore the role is pivotal. If I were to become the college communications officer, I would not regard this role in any way as a support role but as an opportunity to give the college dimensions it has not previously thought of. I would be keen to build on Rob’s work with the website. I would like to encourage its use substantially. This could be done by adding to the prospectus style website we currently have and enhance the section for current students, encourage more frequent use of the forum and work on publicity for it on a regular basis. Recent Web hosting plans by the JCR will help this and I want to be involved with seeing these plans through.
Potential John’s students want to know what John’s is really like rather than merely being presented with this corporate image. For example I recall several freshers not knowing about the Christian ethos of the college.
Getting this week to those living out is crucial due to the feeling of not being involved in college when away from the college. I feel that those in St Margrets would appreciate greater participation particularly.
For me Communications Officer extends far beyond taking minutes but involves the use of imagination to ensure people get the most out of their college experience. An idea for example would be to work with the Sports Officer to allow up to date information to be emailed to students regarding sporting events, not for those playing sports themselves but to encourage more support for John’s blossoming sport.
Some may regard being a fresher myself may be a disadvantage. I however believe that this would be an advantage due to the way that I could give new perspectives on different aspects of the position. I also believe that if I were to stand this would be an advantage by giving a more balanced exec by ensuring that people from different years would be allowed to get involved rather than a strictly third year exec.
Until recently I have been enjoying college life, playing in the rugby and hockey teams and paddled in the novice cup rowing. I have also been part until recently of Miquela’s Student-2-Student support network. I am keen now however, having taken a step back from college life, to really become involved with St John’s. This position would be ideal for this purpose.
My degree of Engineering is somewhat time-consuming, however careful time management is a key part of the course. Also Engineering teaches computer programming techniques that will doubtless be useful when dealing with the college website.
I am confident that having been deputy head boy at my last school, having completed my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and having played team sports all my life, I have these time management skills and will be able to apply them to this role. Other examples of abilities that would help the position would be the organisational skills of putting on the Sixth Form Ball at school for 250 and the teamwork required of playing rugby for County Durham. Also having passed my Army Officer exams, I have learnt valuable lessons and have been judged to have the potential to lead in the Army.
I would like to consider myself as approachable and yet strong enough to be able to stand my ground on key issues. I already know many people in college currently and living out. I will myself be living out next year although being only a 7 minute walk from college and walking past college every day would allow me to gain perspective of both living in and living out. This communication with all of the different groups in college will be vital in the role.
To summarise, I believe I can be a valuable asset to St Johns JCR as the communications officer and exec member. I would very much like for you to benefit by voting for me. I really would like to be Communications Officer.

• Tim Marshall

Friends, good evening, I am standing up here not simply as the chairs are so uncomfortable, but because I want to serve the JCR as Comms. Officer in a position to facilitate communication. Lets go. I want to serve the college, I can’t really do it with sport, or music but I can do it by having minutes of meetings ready or through This Week. Given my love for Johns it feels my duty to serve the college. I am ready and able to take on this job. As a geographer, representation of the world is very important, I am fast and accurate typist, I am competent in major software packages, a fast learner, functional in html. I also have a manageable lecture timetable with a flexible work schedule. Importantly whilst I am always willing to help I know my limits. I know I can manage my life around it. I would rather put my time into maintaining the impressive status quo. This week I would continue to have online and delivered to livers out. Website: I would work hard to get people actually using it and I would hope to work with the website rep to tailor it to what people wanted. I can work in a team. Being communications officer means being accountable. I am very approachable and a sociable person. I am no stranger to working in a team, I have the character to be accountable and responsible and independence. I am confident I can play my role without leaning on others. I would have a fierce loyalty to the position.

Questions

Ben Harrison: Given the position of assistant. Comms officer went unfilled for some of last term, why didn’t the candidates stand?
Tim: At the time I was going through a phase of not being organised so I didn’t think I should.
Will: I felt I would take a break after working very hard as deputy head boy at my last school and then come back in and try and do something again.
Anna: Would the candidate consider coloured paper for This Week?
Will: Coloured paper is greatly valued by many people, green helps with dyslexia I hear, yes! The valuable content of what people have to say is what is important but I would consider coloured paper.
Tim: I am not really an expert on coloured paper, more coloured pencils being a geographer. I am willing to exploit any medium that would help get the message across.
Tom: What’s your favourite font and why? Tim: Bold century gothic, instantly conveys power, control and balance.
Will: Times new roman, solid, useful, it is not about how you write it but what you say.
Ali: The website has lots of stuff but not widely used, how would you publicise it?
Will: Regular notices around college, at the moment there are lots of Olav pictures, if we have things almost every day, more photos, I wouldn’t try to imitate facebook but more personalised to people in college.
Tim: Problem is getting people involved. Possibly a gateway would be not only using This Week but possibly more links in JCR e-mails. That seems a logical choice.
Josh: The website does take a huge amount of time, it fills as much time as you fill it. If you didn’t get a website rep, how much time would you give it?
Tim: Personally, as a fast learner, I would be willing to take on a lot of work. Communicating in This Week/Website is very relevant. I would put in the time to get to know the nature of the website.
Will: If elected I feel it would be my duty to college to take on at least to a certain extent the role and if no one else stands I would take it on. I would quite enjoy that and I feel that if someone wouldn’t stand for a whole year I would try to make it easy for others to contribute.
Ben Harrison: Given that you need to create about 40 copies of This Week, do you have a good relationship with the photocopier?
Will: Yes
Tim: Yes, I love the photocopier
Tim Quayle: One characteristic we have enjoyed on exec. is Rob’s dry humour, what characteristics would you bring to the role?
Tim: Surprisingly I am not after a glamorous position, I would keep a friendly and light hearted atmosphere to meetings.
Will: I like pink socks, as rugby team can testify, I think I could link the activities I do and take a break from the exec. routine and then recharge myself with my friends and return to the exec. with energy.
Rob Reeve: The successful candidate will find one of the most frustrating aspects of the job is people not submitting their This Week entries on time. How would you keep the exec. in line?
Tim: I am not a nasty person by nature, I wouldn’t threaten physical violence or anything, my presence around college would mean, I would hope I would be seen enough that people would know they needed to submit their entries.
Will: I wouldn’t particularly try to be forceful, I’d try to encourage the members of the exec, if they don’t get them on time they are not going in. Exec. members always have important messages to go in this week and they will be the ones to blame if messages don’t get them across.
Ben Goldstein: Even though we have spellcheckers, literacy is very important. Can the candidates spell necessary?
Will: N E C E S S A R Y
Tim was asked to spell Communications Tim: Communicat o ions (The reflection is very difficult to read)

Services Manager

Candidates:

• Martin Hodgetts

The position of services manager is one of great importance, a lot of time, effort, and organisation is needed to ensure aspects of college run smoothly. Experience is always important and the position of assistant has helped me learn about the position. Positions such as deputy head boy and house rep for 28nb have developed my listening skills. I also believe that teamwork, leadership and the ability to implement plans and ideas are important. You need to identify problems as soon as they arise and delegate tasks to assistants and merchandise reps. With regards development in college, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I would work upon Cruddas laundry and ensuring shop stocks items. The new change to stash should solve any problems in this department. Continued communication with external companies is important. Having a first/second year on exec would provide more diversity. This position is where I believe I would be most effective.

Questions

Tim: How hard would you be willing to fight coca cola to keep prices down?
Martin: As much as possible with communication, meeting face to face and on the phone.
Ben: Would you get Ginsters back in the shop? Martin: I would continue to get in contact with them and then see what I can do with regards alternatives.
Roddy: Is there anything new you would like to add to the services range?
Martin: Some people have suggested that either getting a change machine or getting the slots opened in the drying machines would help.
Ben Goldstein: Would you be willing to liase with the JWS to sell JWS products after the bar shuts?
Martin: We currently do sell some I would look into extending the range.

Social Secretary:

Candidates:

• Alice Manuel

I do youth and community work, it is a degree. I’m running for social sec and no one else is other than RON. For past year I have been food officer on social events committee, I have worked with anna and know what is going on and what the different roles are within sec. It is challenging at times and is a lot of work. My degree allows me to plan around this as I get deadlines in advance. We already have working relationships with staff and I know them well enough to be able to talk to Alison especially. I’d work with other people such as freshers reps. I’d work with other people like daylight robbery and look to talk to Ben as well to see how to get bops better and more popular. I would look at formals and see if I can improve them. Social Events: it seems slightly trivial somehow, but is a really key point of your time at johns.

Questions

Josh: We’ve had a really strong sec this year and everyone generally done jobs. What would you do if you had a less diligent team?
Alice: I’d have more meetings, things have been a bit disjointed this year which has worked fine, but I would have more organised times to meet, report and have forward planning so everyone knows where everything is.
Ali: Given previous facebook related incidents, how would you deal with bop maintenance?
Alice: There has been a society on facebook for the appreciation of certain maintenance members. I can go to the maintenance office and have a cup of tea with them.
Adam Crudgington: Which is your favourite event? Why?
Alice: Johns day – The Bailey Ball is awesome but johns day is cool as there is the johns spirit, it lasts all day and is in the exam term after exams.
Justyn Price: If you could insert an additional event what would it be and why?
Alice: At the moment there is one big ball each term. I think perhaps collaborating with duck and have a good formal would be nice.
Jess: in my 1st year a lot of events clashed with euro 2004 england matches. Would you try to stop such clashes?
Alice: Yes
Dan: Financially, it is important to not lose money and to do this you need to sell all the tickets – how would you go about this?
Alice: At the moment tickets are sold at mealtimes, I have been a bit slack. I think you rely on the success previous events and people saying things were good before.
Felix: At recent formals there have been foodfights – what is your opinion on this?
Alice: Personally I think bit of fun but I think you should also follow the rules. Johns is quite tame, you should have fun to an extent without aggravating too many people.
Pete: Do you really need the toilet?
Alice: Yes!

AOB for JJCR

Rachel James: Duck formal signup will be by e-mail to James, we will ask you to pay on door.

End of JHJCR Meeting

Epiphany 3

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 12-03-2006, 22:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. MfS: Nightline
3. MfS: Cross Country Scroll
4. MfS: Bar Overspill Curtains
5. Motion for JCR Fining
6. Fairtrade UniversityMotion
7. Motion to rename JJCR President

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Ratifications
4. JJCR Elections
5. CRC
6. Emergency Motion
7. JJCR AOB
8. JHJCR Discussion
9. JHJCR Elections
10. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Megan Taylor.

Apologies

• Tim Quayle, Arun Arora

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye. There were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Roddy Peters, JCR President (dressed as Johnny Depp)

I haven’t got much to say, what we are all going to do is give an overview of the year. Other than going to all the standard meetings, breakfast with the VC and college council, I’ve been to the bar a couple of times. I’ve been tying up a lot of loose ends and handing over slowly to Josh. We’ve had a good year for the arts, Phil Wallbridge organised a photographic expedition, BTC, summer shakespeare etc, sports been great, esp. rugby, rowing and cross country. Investments: we have had new sound and light, a staff thank you event, fireworks and a new mascot. Relations between halls are healthy and glowing, I have enjoyed spending time with lisa and arun. I designed a website with lisa and administered the members fund. In the local community we had people going to schools, we continue to have duck and SCA involvement and we are supporting becoming a fair trade uni. I have worked closely with college officers. Couple of things with from my manifesto: I said I would deal with issues sensibly and surrender acting, I have done this with some pain. I said I would push for CCC to be brought onto bailey – I talked to college officers about this. College had had financial issues and thus sold some of the equipment. The issue of such a space is in the mind of the college officers. Improving corridors - the yucky colour is mostly gone. A CD of photos is on the way. Increasing website use - I’ve given the current website a facelift, we’d hoped to take delivery of the new design, Josh has been working on it. It’s sad we haven’t been able to do that yet, its been a big job. I have been pushing fair-trade. Making livers out part of college was helped by fireworks. I worked with anna to try and consider a new livers out event but the SEC schedule is packed. We now have minutes online for exec, finance and chairs. I’ve really been chuffed to represent johns this year and a good working relationship with the other presidents. I look forward to see you at the festival formal.

Jess Caddy, VP:Estates, dressed as John Travolta

We had the duck formal hall, thanks to DUCK, I’m sure they will let you know how much they raised. The Bailey Room will be closed on Monday until (probably) Friday, hopefully no later. This is so it can be redecorated a nicer colour. The post, not quite sure where that will go but there will be a notice. Be aware! The bar overspill will hopefully be decorated and further furnished – we still have money from JCR for that. One notice, I know not many people have cars up but there have been complaints about people parking outside 16 South Bailey.

From my manifesto I said I would try and improve the library, now it is hopefully warmer and lighter, there is still the opportunity for more heaters, I got more sockets as well. Another thing was moving CCC. I introduced informal house ctte. - meetings where Alan, house reps and I have more frequent meetings. This worked effectively. I also said I would make general assa keys available, I did, not that many people took them. I got bigger glasses! The huge lockup clear-out, thank you to all the house reps, I want it instilled as a yearly thing. I also had to fight against getting rid of lockups. No other colleges except perhaps chads have them. Bar overspill is continuing being redecorated. I did the room ballot and allocation and had a meeting for those who hadn’t got flatmates. I also did a show flat at St Margarets which worked quite well. I did a review of student honoraria, introduced a summer garden work party in summer. Katie is very keen with garden stuff. I got continental breakfast to be regular feature and hash browns at both brunches.

Ed McCarter: Why was the decision made to shut common room a week before end of term?
JC: It had to be fitted in when maintenance were free. We picked a time when we though it wouldn’t be too busy.
RP: As with gazebo, we have sat on alan all year for that. We have managed to clinch a deal that he will do this as well. If it drifted into the holiday we were concerned it would be forgotten.
JC: Best now than not at all.

Miquela Elsworth, VP:Welfare, dressed as Elton John

Not much to say, travel bursary deadline has passed so you should hear from me within the week. Student supporters, we are meeting tomorrow or Wednesday at 12:30 to go over the term review. On my manifesto I said I would publicise the nightbus, I did that through advice cards and put a timetable on my board. Unfortunately this term it is not running as much. I also wanted to make the college parent system more of a pastorial thing and help the tutor network be more efficient so I did a tutor evaluation form to help the senior tutor know. A lot of college parents have been good. I also talked about welfare of the world. For aids awareness day me and my team collected money for national aids trusts. There were a lot of DSU campaigns which Pete and Annabell have been awesome at helping me with. I also revamped peer supporter network with more training, a wider network and details on the website. I did put on manifesto there would be self defense classes, they should have been done this term, but now they are keen to be done next term. I got a light for the bar overspill area and that helped with uneven cobbles there and got a cover for the board due to trophying as the welfare team are gorgeous. I had numerous campaigns. Also I helped organise a memorial service and I thought this was something that emphasized to me how in johns one person can influence everyone. How wonderful life is when you’re in the world.

Dan Baxter, Treasurer, dressed as John Lennon

If you couldn’t work out who I was you should have used your imagination.

My manifesto had three main aims, reduce personal debt of jcr members and look into a credit card. Credit card turned out to be undoable. I’ve tried to pay companies directly so it does not have to go through someone and have written large cheques especially quickly. Next thing was to keep debtors list active, this was done when necessary including naming and shaming. Further encourage JCR membership and look for uniformity: There were some 3rd/4th years who weren’t members. Most are now members. In Easter term the big thing was johns day. JCR completely funded johns day, 2500 more than usual. In Michalemas re-evaluated all VAT because one of the other treasurers had had a 70000 bill. Also I improved security, more use of safes. Invested in daylight robbery equipment, hopefully it will last for years to come. We bought Olav in epiphany.

Binding- I can do in my room for just £1 and it works. I may even be able to bind acetate on the front. Not that it will look cheap. Money request deadline this Wednesday. The bar will be open on Saturday.

RP: Worth noting that facility in constitution to have an honorary treasurer, been able to have one for Anthony Friswell as an extra level of scrutiny.

Jonny Hays, Senior DSU Rep, dressed as John McEnroe

We’ve had lots and lots of fun, but its only just begun.
this year the Johns and DSU stayed close, This is the time to tell it I suppose.
Along with Cranmer we passed a motion, Showing John’s devotion.
The DSU will now have a Race Awareness Day, on Friday the 5th May.
We had many Johns promotions, seeing Johnians elected-what an emotion.
Johnians getting DSU positions, filling the dsu with now additions.
We reached # 3 in the DSU ranks of participation, Where Johns learnt new vocations.
We came tops in two election turnouts, Thank you that we didn’t burn out.
The DSU is always there for you, I know some of you think its poo.
But if it wasn’t for the DSU, There’d be a lot less for you.
No Nightline, No Nightbus, No opportunity to discuss.
The important issues of being a student and having this out with all those prudent.
There wouldn’t be the Advice or Accomodation cenre, The chance to be a Purple Radio Presenter
Its just gone over a bit of a makeover.
It’s lucky, like a piece of clover.
Good luck to Richard, he’ll do a great job.
Because all the girls think he’s a heartthrob.
I’ll say goodbye and wish you all well.
This has been the year of my DSU spell.

JH: You cannot be serious.

Hannah Sargeant, Services Manager

I’m just me.
The last couple of weeks nothing exciting happened, except stash came. If you haven’t picked it up see me. Past year I have just done my job, I hope, got a new stash company, didn’t say I would but I did, also new photography company as Academy were rubbish.
RP: Phoenix can produce card mounts so presented a lot more nicely. Roddy Peters, also known as services manager. I battled the forces of evil, coca cola to try and keep machine at 50p, good luck Martin with that.
I got sprite but apparently it is now gone so that marks the end of my term of office.

Anna McMullen, Social Secretary, dressed as John Major

Firstly, Formal coming up on Wednesday, 645 drinks reception in scr, got a bop as well.
This year, I guess, sec mainly runs itself and you have to keep it going, I tried my best to be creative and make the events different, I was helped by a wonderful sec team and in general tried to keep ticket selling easy and having priority fair, new events like fireworks and having fireworks for bailey ball.

Rob Reeve, Communications Officer, dressed as John the Baptist

With the questionnaire at the start of our term of office showing that people are largely happy with the current methods of communication in college, my job over the last year has been largely about maintaining the quality of the facilities currently in place. I have maintained the important practice of mailing This Week first class to living out members of college and tried to minimise e-mail by combining messages where possible and encouraging more This Week entries. Duo to popular request I have aimed to keep crossword puzzles in This Week and this has been extended to include the latest puzzle craze, Sudoku. I hope the regular collection of facts have also been an interesting addition. This year has also seen the incorporation of a semi-regular “letter from a year abroad” feature which will hopefully serve several purposes. Not only do I hope you have enjoyed hearing the escapades of college members in foreign lands, but it sends the important message that people on a year abroad are still valued members of college. As far as the website is concerned, this last year has been somewhat of an interim period. With a new site always being tantalisingly around the next corner, yet never quite materialising, it seemed best to delay any major changes. This said, I have still aimed to maintain the website as a vital source of information with dates, contact details for JCR officers and a plethora of other pages. One of the major changes over this last year has been the provision of exec., finance committee and chairs committee meetings on the website in the name of improved transparency and accountability. I am pleased to be able to announce that there is now a full back catalogue of exec. minutes from our period of office so you can discover exactly what we have discussed over this last year and importantly hold us to account. I would like to finish by thanking you all for this opportunity to serve you this last year, which has on the whole been a very enjoyable experience. Special thanks should go to my assistants, Megan Taylor, Josh Heald and most recently Donald Spencer and I wish Tim the best of luck for the current year. Any Qns. To finish off I would just like to give you a few facts! Did You Know that over the past year I have produced approximately 1300 copies of This Week and taken minutes of almost 50 meetings.

Hannah Pearce, Bar Treasurer

On Friday we have a st patricks day event in bar with support staff. T bar will be open on Saturday. The most exciting thing that has maybe ever happened to johns bar, we have a card machine, 50p minimum purchase and we are charging 40p Cashback: maximum £20 in £10 denominations. There is a limit to the amount that can be taken so once it is gone it is gone so get in quick. We have had really good bb and johns day events, taking over £1000, new cocktail menu, unfortunately didn’t paint the bar pink, really good bar events and the card machine! Please come and use it.

Lisa Mol, MCR President

As the mcr elections aren’t for many months, this is just an update. I have spent time looking at constitution and having a marvelous time on the river. Intercollegiate MCR is nicely on track. If anyone staying around next year please let me know so we know who will be around. And a big big thank you to the wonderful exec who have helped me out many times. Enjoy your well deserved rest.

Reports of Non-Executive Officers

Helen Smith, Senior DUCK Rep.

If anyone wants to buy a date for the duck calendar raffle come and find me.

Motions

Prior to the discussion of motions, there was a discussion about the DSU Nightbus Service.

Miquela Elsworth: Basically in DSU council on Wednesday we were questioning whether there should be a £1 compulsory charge for the nightbus. It was decided it would go to the JCRs to see what you think. At the moment it doesn’t pay its way, it’s a good resource but costs over £20000 a year and the voluntary donations don’t support it. We are in the mind of possibly making it a compulsory 50p charge. We want your views. It is still a welfare resource. Jeanna is going to the working group on Tuesday which will happen in Vane Tempest in DSU and anyone is welcome to go.

Josh Heald: POI if you don’t have 50p you can give in your campus card and pay the following day at DSU.
Roddy Peters: The problem is DSU is in financial difficulty. The old sponsorship which paid for the bus has switched to palatinate. A £1 charge would bring in more money than was needed but that was felt too much. 50p would not quite meet costs. At the moment not enough people are volunteering their contribution.

As someone who uses the nightbus, I would have no problem paying 50p.

RP: At council we simply hadn’t had enough time. We will bring feedback to the meeting.

Tom Bristow: I thought the point of the bus was a failsafe. Woudn’t a compulsory charge invalidate the purpose?
RP: Yes but the alternative would be it wouldn’t exist, given you can just give in the card, this hopefully juggles the two.
ME: A lot of the use of the bus is to go to hill bars/tescos. Still a welfare resource but it is also used to just get around Durham. Still a very competitive rate.

TB: My only concern would be someone who didn’t have anything, including campus card.
ME: Up to the discretion of the driver as well.
RP: Not would not be possible to run it if too many people just jump on. Nightbus are now running legally which incurs higher costs.
Ed McCarter: Could you economize by using student drivers?
RP: no one has the required license, it was asked.
ME: Ok then, we will say we are hapy as a JCR to support the compulsory 50p charge.
RP: They are also planning to revise the route, especially tesco link and are considering stopping short of tescos. Does anyone have any comments on that?
no one did

MFS: Nightline

Motion text
Read by Miquela
ME: This has been passed by finance committee. Essentially we have been giving to nightline in previous years but it has not been brought to JCR. This is more transparent. Each year we give about £200 to the service, it is quite similar to a couple of years ago when a motion came through. A lot of johns are involved and attend the training weekend.

This motion was passed by finance committee

MFS: Cross Country Scroll

Motion text
Read by Roddy
RP: Again this was passed by finance committee, it is to fund a nice calligraphic scroll, I could do one on the computer but it would be nicer to have something more permanent to go next to the trophy. I am awaiting a firm quote. It may be more or less. It is non-essential but if people would like it we can have it.

This motion was passed by finance committee

MFS: Bar Overspill Curtains

Motion text

JC: Bar overspill has been being redecorated for about 2 years. It used to have rubbish tables, it has now come on a lot and I want to get it finished, we still need the second coat of place and furniture that I mentioned before. I think new curtains would help, the old curtains are functional but I want new ones. I spoke to someone but haven’t been able to get a quote yet. It basically costs quite a lot, about £850, there are 3 sets of curtains, the big one that goes all the way across, one over door and one over the window. I think it would be worthwhile. It’s possible I could research and try and find something cheaper, Sue tells me this source is competitive.

Tom Bristow: Is it approved by finance committee?

Roddy Peters: Approved not passed. It was contingent on in being discussed here.

Tom Bristow: Do you think the money could be spent better elsewhere?

Jess Caddy: That is the question really, in my mind I want to finish the room properly and it wouldn’t be finished without new curtains. Becky Warner: I understand the door/window, why is the big curtain needed? Jess Caddy: It is perhaps worth considering whether it is needed.
Megan Taylor: From a treasurers perspective how does this sit?
Dan Baxter: Basically, if we were going to take it from event profits we would have to have a specific event. We couldn’t take other event profit as they don’t make profits. We can probably afford about 3 such expenditures a year, a bit of a downer last year due to john’s day.
Jess Caddy: Last year we had big spends like daylight robbery. We are now at the start of a new year, financially.
Megan Taylor: I assume college won’t pay for it.
Jess Caddy: College say they won’t have enough money. I hope that if it was needed they may top up the amount. Because it is not 100% necessary I can’t force them.
How long current ones been there
Jess Caddy:Guess last 9 years
Alison Dancer: Getting decent curtains is an investment, social events is just one night.
Jess Caddy: I think it would work for years to come.
Dan Baxter: Worth pointing out that unlike funding a ball or event this would directly help every member of college, not just people who go to events.
Ed McCarter: I would like to support the motion. They should look pretty, keep noise out and keep light out. Currently the curtains do none of these. Splitting off the room is very useful, especially when the bar is open.
Josh Heald: Just to point out, it is approximately so can overspend by £25%
Lisa Mol: We have plenty of rooms which can have privacy. There is an issue with furniture near fire but with curtain across you couldn’t see if furniture was near the fire.
Jess Caddy: Currently the curtains are not used much.
Adam Crudgington: How much has already been spent on the bar overspill?
Jess Caddy: Sponsorship gave £250 and a motion released over £1000. I would have looked for a sponsorhip event but I had no team to do it.

Will Holloway: Would this be worth having in an e-vote, as it affects everyone.
Jess Caddy: Possibly but then again it has been advertised, people have chosen not to come.
Rebecca Warner: If you had an evote you could have different options.
Jess Caddy: You could still amend the motion here.

Luxmy: With or without amendment could we have a vote on this and not just pass it on a general aye.
Chris Leach: I propose an amendment to release half the money in order not to buy the curtain which divides the room.
Sophie Godfree: Won’t the big curtains have the biggest effect on aesthetics?
Jess Caddy: I want curtains to make an effect on the warmth of room.
Dan Baxter: I want to oppose the amendment
Chris Leach: Basically, at the moment the big curtains don’t make much of a difference to the feel of the room but we should spend some money to make the redecoration complete.
Dan Baxter: Firstly it is not a financial issue, we can afford it, it depends if you want to spend it. My issue is that this motion and this action is to complete current activity. Effectively it is the second half, I think it should be finished and done. The issue with safety, same with current curtains, there is a fire alarm there.
Anna McMullen: We can’t have non-matching curtains. I don’t know if college would be happy taking the current curtains down.
Roddy Peters: Whilst it is quite rare that both are across, the one nearest the JWS is often half across during revision.
Jess Caddy : I don’t think non-matching curtains would work. Roddy Peters: In 5 yrs time we would get another motion through but wouldn’t necessarily be able to get the same material.
Vote on amendment
For amendment: 11
Against: Overwhelming
Abstentions: 13

Megan: Basically it comes down to money, I’m uncomfortable with that amount since some sports don’t get very much but this is a really good thing. Is there any way to look for another route, £400 from here and more money from another route.
Jess Caddy: I can’t take money from the JCR.
Roddy Peters: Would have to mandate the new team, estates treasurer to discuss the possibility with the sponsorship chair and remove releasing money.
Ed McCarter: This would cost about £85 a year. If nice they would be used a lot. We can do it and should do it .

Vote on Megan's amendment
For amendment: 36
Against: 28
Abstentions: 8

Thus the amendment passes

The motion now reads: This JJCR Resolves “to mandate the new VP Estates, Treasurer and Sponsorship Chair to arrange an event to part subsidise new curtains.”
Vote on amended motion
Against: 7
Abstentions: 8
For: 57
Thus the amended motion passes

Motion for JCR fining

Motion text
Read by Roddy
Sarah Hogburn: As a sports captain there have been times when money has been out of my account for paying for kit, if I am then penalised when people are fined I think it puts an unfair financial burden on me.
Roddy Peters: at the moment there is no impetus for the captain to get the money out of their team. E.g. one fine from michalemas was not paid until this week.

Hannah Pearce: After cleaning up after a sports team, I never got money. It also costs the bar money. Sports team captains should have control over their players. The captain has the responsibility over players on socials.
Captains can’t control how people behave.
Hannah Pearce: It is easier for captains to get money back, you have control. It is not fair that we should have to clean up sick.

Is there not something the JCR could do, could we withhold funding from sports teams? Dan Baxter: That is at the treasurer’s discretion. The treasurer can be mean.
An amendment was proposed that the JCR does pay the fine but that treasurer withholds funding from the sports team in question as a result.
Ed McCarter: Can we do it like debtors list and stop them using bar or college facilities?
Roddy Peters: There is a problem with bans from college and restricting money from teams as it is government money. It may be a legal grey area.
Instead of withholding funding, the funding money could be used to pay fines.
Roddy Peters: Then the JCR are paying for someone to mess around. In short term people are being paid to get away with trashing college.
Surely that then limits the money they then have.
Roddy Peters: At end of year then they could just run amok.
Sally James: As it seems it is not possible to have that amendment, legally, are you happy to drop it?
yes
Justyn Price: I’ve worked with college and university teams, people do pay when people who aren’t students try to get the money from them, can’t we involve the colleges?
Roddy Peters: With the fine that has caused the issue, when I did refer it to college officers it got referred back to me after nothing got done. That took a term and ¾ to get money from the body in question.
Justyn Price: Just because you are a member of a sports team, that doesn’t make you get pissed and break things, you choose to do that. This puts a lot of responsibility on captains.
Ben Salter: Would it be sensible to have a period of about a week when the captain can get the funds from the team and then after that the captain has to pay.
Jess Caddy: Doesn’t that happen anyway?
Sally: I think this means extend it by a week.
Roddy Peters: Otherwise we could have it in writing as to why we are fining- we have nothing in the constitution. We could say if fine not paid in two weeks it will be referred to the college officers as a disciplinary matter.
Roddy Peters: I do realise this is a problem on just one person, I am just trying to resolve an issue that occurred this year.
Esther James: Personally I don’t think it is right.
Ed McCarter: I don’t think the motion can be applied, it is difficult to know when people are under captains responsibility and when not. Eg things occurring after socials have officially ended.
Roddy Peters: The reason the captain is named because they have ultimate responsibilithy for the team, in the same was as I have ultimate responsibility for the JCR. The captain has to take responsibility for the team.
Ed McCarter: When does that responsibility end? I think the whole motion has been badly done.
Roddy Peters: It is a group of people being fined. When the group doesn’t pay the fine it goes to the captain.
Megan; This is just a safeguard, this has only happened once, hockey teams, netball team etc. won’t be fined, it just makes sure those teams that do do damage pay.
Peter Godden: If captains arrange the events with a lot of alcohol you are responsible for things that happen
Luxmy: When people go out on a sports social they don’t go out in sports kit, what would you do when a group of people just go out together?
Roddy Peters: If I get a letter saying a college team has done something, that is different from people being fined individually.
Suggested Amendment: If a team are fined by the JCR or an extended body and the fine is not paid within a reasonable period of two weeks then it is referred to college as a disciplinary matter .
Proposed: Justyn Price
Seconded: Ben Salter

Vote on amendment
Against: 3
Abstentions: 4
For amendment: Overwhelming

Amendment duly passed

Amended motion passed on a general aye

Fair Trade University motion

Motion text

Roddy Peters: The university are looking for fair-trade status, this includes student unions supporting it. This motion ensures we count.

Tom Bristow: What does becoming a fair-trade university entail, would we be bound to accept fair-trade options?
Roddy Peters: Slight cost implication, but it is mainly a case of paying a fair price for a product. You have to have 5 tickboxes to become a fair-trade university, including ensuring a fair trade alternative is offered and where available, eg in bar would have to stock a fair-trade wine; people would not have to buy it. Achieving fair-trade status is a case of working towards the ideal. Ultimately in 10 years time it would be nice to have the entire university doing what they should. It includes clothing.

Richard Kelly: Will this actually change anything in college?
RP: In the JCR shop we would need to have a few more lines from the JWS. To make sure fair trade wine is available in bar, tim already has special dispensation to get that, in practical terms there would not be a big difference.

There being no formal opposition to the motion; the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion to rename JJCR President

Motion text

Before I get shot, I know I’ve heard grumblings. We used to call ourselves senior man, I have though all this year it is a more representative title. The JCR president to me seems to be on top of an institution, this seems more sensible as I should represent all students. I don’t like the term JCR president. If people don’t want this I won’t lose sleep.

Ed McCarter: What implications would there be for the VPs? Roddy Peters: Either hatfield/chads still have vice presidents whilst have a vice senior man. For me the main issue is what you would call a woman.

Robert Seddon: A title should have some seniority.
Roddy Peters: I think senior man is better but can see that there is a good structure there.
Tim Marshall: Do we know why it was originally changed? Roddy Peters: No, haven’t found the minutes. I suspect when Collingwood etc were created people wanted to fall in with the new colleges.
Tom Bristow: This seems reactionary to Josephine and Butler
Lisa: Senior Man seems disconnected with MCR/CCR, JJCR president implies in charge of all halls.
Joe Dowland: For sexual equality, should men be able to be senior women as well?
Megan: Would there still be the MCR/CCR president?
Roddy Peters: Yes
This is really something that I want. I am Conscious that in few years time it may change back. Jess has now seconded it. I have brought this mainly for discussion.
Helen Smith: I don’t see the point. You say this is a clearer description but when you are here as a fresher you hear president and know who is in charge, when you hear conflicting titles it is difficult. Roddy Peters: Fair point. I would say it is difficult to explain what JCR means. But senior man may be easier to know.
Helen Smith: You know what the title means, president seems succinct.
Ed McCarter: What would the cost to JCR be in terms of changing stationary etc? Roddy Peters: Absolutely none.
Ben Salter: This may be stupid as it could change every year, but you could give the person the chance to decide.
Roddy Peters: I did consider that but college won’t like that.
Megan Taylor: What does Stephen Hampton think?
Roddy Peters: He liked the idea to begin with.
Roddy Peters: I’m quite happy for you to vote this down.
Formal Opposition by Anna Colquitt
Anna Colquitt: I think this is pointless and not needed.
Roddy accepted the earlier amendment to allow men to take the title of Senior womam/Senior Student
Vote: For 11
Against: overwhelming
Abstention: 6

Thus the motion falls.

Ratifications

CU Leaders

Simon Smith and Lucy Mitchell

• name

Discussion

Tom Bristow: Why are we hearing this?
Roddy Peters: It is a JCR society so we ratify the leaders.

There being no opposition the leaders were ratified on a general aye.

Elections

Junior DSU rep

Candidates:

• Sammy Hicks
• proposed: Tom Bristow
• seconded: Becky Askey

Husting

Sammy: I think I would be a good representative for johns in the DSU.

Dan Baxter : Can you think up a funny acronym for dsu?
Sammy: No!

Anna McMullen: Have you been to DSU meetings? Sammy:Yes.

Richard Kelly: This is an appeal: This is a fun job, someone else should stand next time.

Result

Candidate: Unanimous

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 0

JWS Organiser

Candidates:

• Christine Leahy and Kirsty Pepper

Procedural Motion to allow a joint candidature:

• Proposed: Felix Schubert
• Proposed: Sarah Mullins
• The procedural motion was passed on a general aye

Husting

Christine/Kirsty: We have a passion for fair-trade and lots of ideas.
Ed McCarter: Can they fill the vending machine? Christine/Kirsty: There is another position for that. Dan Baxter: If such position were unavailable can they do this? Christine/Kirsty: Yes

Roddy: The Principal wants Macchu Piccu coffee, will you stock it?
Christine/Kirsty: Yes

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming votes for candidate

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 1

JWS Treasurer

No Candidates:

JWCS Organiser

Candidates:

• Megan Taylor, Sarah Mullins, Katie McCraw and Joe Dowland

Procedural Motion to allow a joint candidature:

• Proposed: Helen Smith
• Proposed: Christine Leahy
• Tom Bristow: I oppose the procedural motion

Helen: Four is better than 1 or 2 or 3, the shop would then be open a lot more often.
Megan: This year it has been run by Ben Goldstein and most of his friends have had to step in to run it and it has been too big a job to run it with one person.
Tom: It is not big enough for four people, I’m sure you could do a good job with just a few in charge

Vote on procedural motion
Opposition: 24
Abstentions: 20

Procedural motion falls.

Candidates:

• Megan Taylor
• Joe Dowland

Husting

Megan: I am standing but will also have support of 2 of my closest friends. We will all be living in next year, fair trade is passionate to us as is spending time in coffee shops. I think it has become exclusive this last year. We would like to change the times, work in collaboration with other societies, Katie my friend has been JWS treasurer, Sarah has been involved in fair trade and we can draw on freshers next year.
Joe: This year and last year most of the coffee shop was constantly run by me Richard and Ben, I have many many resources at my disposal and people I can talk to . Since I work in the shop I am very close to the heart of the thing.
Chris Leach: What would candidates do to make the coffee shop more inclusive?
Megan Taylor: We used it in freshers week as space where people could get to know each other. We think it would be good to use during revision. Making it more inclusive.
Joe: The main thing is better advertising, not many people know about it to get rid of the clique.
Ed McCarter: When we run the toastie bar in first year we made a lot of profit but the coffee shop makes very little.
Joe: Once again with more advertising and more people you would get more revenue. Profits vary from £1 to £6
Megan: To me it is not seen as a profit thing, any profit would go back to shop and JCR.

Richard Kelly: One big problem this year was that freshers didn’t come, how would you encourage them to do so?
Megan: One problem is if a relationship isn’t made with them it is difficult to encourage them and build a friendship to get them to come.
Joe: I think basically you need to encourage them by showing it is not all hard work and do work when it needs to be done.

Ed McCarter: I think using words like clique in a JCR meeting is offensive, discuss.
Joe: I’m a member of said clique and am not offended
Megan: If anyone is offended then see Miquela to have a word.

Result

Megan: 50 votes
Joe: 7 votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 15

Societies Officer

No Candidates:

Roddy Peters: This is a new position created last year. It was designed to enable societies to have easy funding access. It was looked at by CRC but because it is new we wanted to leave it for a few years. Good to see what the position could do.

Sports Officer

Candidates:

• Sarah Hogben
• Proposed: Anna Stanworth
• Seconded: Chris Leahy

Husting

Sarah: I am the hockey captain so have dealt with DUAU, I have organised sailing holidays for kids, I want to keep whole system going, having regular meetings, I would like to have a termly meeting with sports captains, possibly also the kit and merchandise rep/sponsorship. I am quite arts and crafty so want to do up the board, have photos to see what is happening, that includes getting more results online as the sport Durham website is not great about being quick. Just to finish I really do love college sport. I found it difficult coming back from a year abroad with new faces, sport helped a lot.

Josh Heald: How do you feel about the large # of colours awarded this year?
I think colours are a brilliant thing to be awarded but I think it should be a really high accolade. In speeches individual players can be mentioned or within the team and colours could be restricted more.

Anna McMullen: Sports officer involves helping with the epiphany ball. What do you think about perhaps having a separate ceremony than the epiphany ball for colours?

I love the epiphany ball, it is one of my favourite events of the year as I enjoy sports. I personally would like to keep as ball but that is just me but having raised that I would like to see what other people think.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming number of votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 1

Asst. Sports Officer

Candidates:

• Becky Riding
• Proposed: Megan Taylor
• Seconded: Adam Crudgington

Result

There being no formal opposition the candidate was elected on a general aye.

JJCR Chair

Candidates:

• Sophie Godfree
• Proposed: Matt Giles
• Seconded: Esther James
• Alastair Maciver
• Proposed: Tom Watson
• Seconded: Iain Taylor

Husting

Sophie: The chair should enjoy JCR meetings, have a confident manner, my love of johns and involvement in college are part of this, In standing I believe am able to fulfil these responsibilities. The most high profile job is chairing meetings but other roles include keeping track of things, sending information to the communications officer. I can and will learn DeVote. I have first hand experience of JCR meetings. I have helped write motions. The president and chair are sole interpreters of constitution, I am currently a member of CRC and have learnt a lot. My aim is to be fully conversant with the constitution. I have also been elected as joint alumni rep and onto BTC so have a good knowledge of different areas of college. Impartiality is important, I can usually see both sides of an argument. Having had to hust, I can relate to those standing when fielding questions. I will be living in next year. In short I believe I have the necessary skills.

Alastair: I would like to stand because I like a good argument. This is something I think I would be able to encourage in a meeting but perhaps without tensions. In addition I would enjoy interpreting the constitution as an intellectual exercise. I would like to make meetings expeditious and efficient but not at the expense of having full debate. At school I was head of debating society where I got juvenile people to argue with each other and I was a member of the European youth parliament, fantastic demonstration as to how boring life can be, good to have a perspective on in meetings. I’ll be living with the candidate for vice chair next year. It would give me a lot of pleasure to be in this role, I enjoy argument, debate and discussion. I would wear shoes. If you want pleasure, efficiency and a democratic perspective. I urge you to vote for me.

Lisa: How would you keep meetings short?
Alistair; It is important to remember that speed is not the only thing in these meetings and that I think it is good to have a proper debate. You can’t overrule people. Perhaps if people were more informed of meetings beforehand there would be less need for explanation in meetings.
Sophie: It depends on meeting content. We have time limits set and can decide to extend. It is the responsibility of the JCR to read This Week.

Dissention is important. Would you allow the debate or try and push it aside?
Sophie Godfree: I think it is fun but not always the right option. Alistair: I think it is very pleasurable and healthy. Expedition should not be at expense of a full discussion, This is our forum for raising concerns about exec. and other issues. I don’t think speed should be more important.

Dan Baxter: If someone is talking more than appropriate would you tell me to be quiet?
Alistair: Not sure I would. I would gloss over the topic. Yeah I would tell you to shut up. Be quiet please.
Sophie: Dan could you be quiet please.
Sometime JCR meetings aren’t well attended, especially by livers out. How would you deal with that
? Sophie Godfree: I would say that is the exec’s responsibility. I would encourage people myself.
Alistair: Films and such like have been a good way to lure people in. I’ve had a few suggestions about perhaps wearing some kind of hat, not sure how attractive that would be.

Megan: How do you see your experience in college as being a strength and a weakness. (your year)
Alistair: I am an innocent young pup so this brings impartiality as I am not entangled with the politics of JCR.
Sophie: Strength: Experience, knowledge, you pick things up over the way.
Weakness would be opinions I would have not to have. That would dissipate.

What is your favourite part of constitution?
Sophie: Hollering stranger in the house
Alistair: Preamble was very interesting. I couldn’t really comment on the rest.

Result

Sophie: 53 votes
Alastair: 20 votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained:4

JJCR Vice-Chair

Candidates:

• Rebecca Davies
• Proposed: Matt Giles
• Seconded: Lucy Mitchell

Husting

I apologise for my slippers, I’d like to be vice chair, think I would be good at it and would be willing to help Sophie.
Ben Harrison: Have you read the constitution?
Rebecca: No

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming number of votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 3

Sponsorship Chair

Candidates:

• Adam Crudgington
• James Reed

Husting

Adam: I’d like to do this as the more I’ve looked into the more excited I have got. I want to build on previous ideas, maintain current contracts, work with kit/merchandise rep and sports rep, get corporate identity, sponsorship for freshers week, societies, fundraising for curtains. I am enthusiastic and want to do it.

We have apologies from James Reed: Mark Hastie Oldfield husted on his behalf:

He has had to go to States. If you don’t know him he is a 1st year lawyer, joined at start of this term, bit of an unknown face. He is an exceptional person. Firstly as a mature student he spent the last 5 years setting up his own travel company which is successful, he has a very shrewd business sense and understanding of corporate world. Marketing the college on a local/national level. Extra experience from outside undergraduate world, he knows how to deal with people. Letters would hit through. That focus is strength. Second is he has a lot of experience, most notably between 2000 and 2005 he was the director of administration of a west Texas arts festival $125000 dollars was raised year on year. He has raised money for a variety of organizations , he recons the total amount he has raised/helped raise has totaled over $2000000. Phenomenal achievement. He wants to bring this to Johns. Finally he has only been here for a term and already has passion and enthusiasm to get involved in the best way he can. He has already joined the boat club exec despite not being able to row. In only 2 weeks he has been able to take something by the reigns, if elected here he would think big and try and capitalize revenue. If you do elect him you will get this committed individual with background credentials. Two pronged approach, local focus but also a regional and national focus that would work effectively with other people. I think this is an opportunity you can’t let pass by.

Jess Caddy: An important thing is going to companies but another role is trying to organise events to raise money, like for the bar overspill. It can be hard to draw crowds in to make successful events. How would you draw people in?
Adam: Word of mouth. I like to be in college and around people, I know how to spread word of mouth, without contact you can’t get things to work
Speaking for James, it is important to do events people want to do, this is where the committee is useful to have a broader social network and work with the team to draw the best ideas out of team to get the right events.

Josh: Where would you draw the line, eg. Would you want Bailey Ball/Fresher Week sponsorship?
I think James would say you want as much as possible, but you wouldn’t try and commercialize too much , you want sponsorship yes but not unethical and not tacky. Big banners at bailey ball would detract. It is all a juggling act, have to weigh up all issues.
Adam: I would reiterate that. In freshers week that is great, getting all these people into college, not obviously a massive campaign. That would be my main focus, seeing what would be available.

Ed McCarter: Greenpeace don’t take corporate donations. How far can we go with sponsorship?
Adam: With Sports teams we have the logos. We don’t want things on everything to take away our identity.
I think similarly, you have to weigh up both sides, yes have sponsorship but don’t want to become a commercial institution. If you want to draw a general line that is a JCR decision. James would work under any parameters he was given, that is a broader decision beyond the chair.

Result

Adam: 32 votes
James: 26 votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 10

Sponsorship Asst.

Candidates:

• Becky Warner

Husting

Hi, I’m a 1st year, I was first interested in the last JCR meeting when I saw how much of the accounts was made up in sponsorship and important I got involved. I got experience in past, phoning companies, organising social events, helped in school – battle of bands. Worked in solicitors in my gap year about funding applications, I know what makes a good proposal. I would be good working in a team, I know crudge from him being a freshers rep. I did duke of Edinburgh which is about teamwork. I have time to devote to the role. I think I have the fine line between being pushy and persuasive, I enjoy building new relationships.

Hannah Pearce: Have you ever managed to get discount?
Becky: Funny you should ask that! On Friday night I ordered pizza, the guy was half an hour late and I haggled to get £2 off price.
Ed McCarter: Sponsorship: Is it what you know or who you know?
Becky: A bit of both, I’ve had experience. It is often attention to detail, applications can otherwise be thrown in the bin.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 2 votes
Abstained: 0

BEC Publicity Officer

No Candidates

JWS Vending Machine Asst.

Candidate:

• Lizzy Edwards

There being no call to hust the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Web Rep

No Candidates

CRC

Roddy Peters: The point of CRC is to scrutinize documents, this one is to tie up loose ends. Description of voting has been corrected; old committees binned, we have a complaints procedure, removed a couple of positions, formalized positions, revised meeting structure. Made secret ballots default to paper rather than online, revised timetable for elections and removed extended exec. Bar const as appendix, some changes to CCR/MCR. We are opening the vote tomorrow. Need 50% of JJCR to vote. I’d encourage people to scrutinize the online document.

Katie Carter: How are we voting?
Roddy: As a whole

Jess: Will you be able to see the changes?
Roddy Peters: I will highlight them.

Ed McCarter: If you hold the position that is removed, what happens
Sally James: We apologize and you have deemed to resign

Emergency Motion for Josh
Read by Roddy

Those of you will know Simon was mandated to dress up as a Barcadi Breezer.
Katie: What about gown?
Jess Caddy: You have to wear your gown as the president wears his.
Roddy Peters: He can wear as many female clothes as he wants. Ed McCarter: Are you allowed to propose motions during meetings?
Sally: No, this has come to me beforehand.
Robert Seddon Would this perhaps encourage general ayes that wouldn’t have otherwise happened?
Roddy Peters: I would encourage people not to do that.
Justyn Price: Could I propose an amendment to say get your kit off?
Sally : This is a constitutional phrase, you can say “get your kit off” anyway.
Miquela: You can propose opposition to motions passed as general ayes, then they have to be passed on general ayes
Opposition by Josh Heald: I agreed to get naked for DUCK, not charity in general.
Roddy Peters: We will give the money to DUCK.

Josh: I don’t want to get naked in front of everyone.
Roddy Peters: You just need to show some flesh.
In favour: overwhelming
Opposition: 8
Abst: 1

AOB for JJCR

None

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Discussion

Freshers' Reps

Sally: The first item is a discussion on freshers reps, last year we had a motion to pass a 9th rep. During the discussion it was decided to come up this year. Would anyone like to make any points?
Matt Giles: It was added on as in the past there were 8 reps and a handbook person. They weren’t really in the team, the handbook was done separately. A lot of the information didn’t get through. One of those reps would do handbook. Comparing our handbook with last year I think there was a massive improvement because the person was there during the discussion. It balanced the team and beneficial having an extra person.
Felix: Also in previous years the position wasn’t a manifesto and wasn’t contested. Now it is very contested, you will get a more qualified person for the job. A few downsides are that the weekend away may get more expensive, a bit about ratios. Positive aspects are better..
Josh: I have to say seeing the reps during the week they were all shattered and I don’t think reducing the number of reps would help.
Roddy Peters: Last year it wasn’t necessarily thought necessary. How much was the handbook better due to the skills of the person concerned?
Felix: It was partly due to that but largely due to communication; there was more useful information in there as opposed to random people in friendship groups writing things. Having the position of the editor within the team is essential, the improvement is massive, not only because of the skill. Obviously you can separate that from whether you need an extra rep but that would change job allocation.
Roddy Peters: Did 9 reps work better?
Felix: You didn’t seem to notice much difference, not a massive issue in people.

Ben Harrison: One point that came up last year was that there has been more use of website, does that negate the handbook?
Matt Giles: Not at all, from feedback a lot of people liked the handbook but didn’t use the website as much.

There was no opposition

Elections

Asst. Estates

No Candidates

Asst. Treasurer

No Candidates

Assistant Welfare Female

Candidates:

• Kim Edwards
• Clare Gordge

Husting

Kim: Hello, hi I’m Kim, I’d really like to do this job and will tell you why. I think the job definitely involves being known as much as possible otherwise people don’t know where to go. I consider myself to be relatively well known and to be accessible. I do philosophy with 6 lecture hours a week. I don’t have huge involvement in sports teams etc so I really am around. I also think confidentiality is obviously hugely important. This is also about justice and respecting people’s rights and concerns. I have spoken to both Miquela and Pete and the more I talked to them the more excited I got. I would be excited to be involved in campaigns. Alcohol awareness was very successful. Young Enterprise gave me marketing skills. I appreciate role does involve forming relationships and interaction with other people on welfare team in college, asst. welfare, vp welfare, lgbt rep, year abroad rep, student to student. In my manifesto I mentioned I am international relations officer, I sit on a national board for the council, I feel this particularly has given me useful skills. It has meant having to make contacts, form individual relationships, also meant research, and representation. To round up, it is really important for me to see people happy and thriving, I love people and make a mean hot chocolate.

Clare : Hello, I’m Clare a 1st year doing Community and Youth work. I really love people, see through choice of course, Always have a smile for everyone. In 6th form I was involved in a system similar to college parents, I have been a cell group leader and youth leaded back home. Biggest learning experience was gap year, working in Manchester with young people, work with students in Manchester and know about issues that may come up. Learnt a lot about listening to people, what people often need most is not advice but to talk and get things off their chest. I love tea and would always be available. I have no exams next term and a light lecture timetable, would be around in college quite a bit. Come and see me, even if just for a revision break

Miquela: In the first term I advertised a welfare awareness day, you didn’t go, are there reasons?
Kim: Yes, I very much wanted to do, it was quite near the beginning, at the time I was trying to settle in and find my feet, was definitely planning to do it if you offered it again.
Clare: Again the first few weeks were a bit crazy, should have done, wished I could do.
Jess Caddy: Have you done nightline training? Candidates: No

Annabel Butlin: If someone came to you with something you felt strongly about, how would you deal?
Clare: I’d have to try hard to stop my views clouding the way I dealt, in the end it is not about me. I would help them work through things.
Kim: I completely agree. The way I see it is it is important separate the role from your life. Sensitivity is important.
Jeanna: What would you do if confronted with a scary situation?
Kim: In situations where I thought there was a chance of them causing harm to themselves or others I would let them know, I believe it is welfare policy that I would need to inform others and discuss it if it needs to go higher. If I am not entirely sure I would again let them know that I may mention it confidentially and discuss and act on advice.
Clare: I think with those examples, it is a scary thing, but unfortunately something I have had to help people go through before. Also I would have to overcome initial thoughts. It can be dealt with and I have seen it dealt with effectively. I would talk with others.
How would you look after your own welfare?
Clare: I have a good relationship with other members of welfare team. Also have an amazing group of friends to support me.
Kim: I do realize the welfare team support each other. Also time management, I have experience with dealing with issues, help support others.
Pete: Can you put a condom on without using your hands?
Kim: I’d have to try
Clare: Having never tried I couldn’t tell you.

Ed McCarter: Following introduction of s2s there are much more student supporters than vp welfares and welfares. Listening service has thus moved away from central team. How do you see your role?
Clare: I see the role as in some way to support student to student workers. Encourage them in what they are doing.
Kim: I think s2s is very important and critical part of johns, the more people the better, I would agree supporting and working with them.

Result

Kim: 6 votes
Clare: 32 votes

RON: 0 votes
Abstained: 13

IT Rep

No Candidates

Josh: It is paid £80 a term

SEC Secretary

Candidates:

• Lan Rachel Baggott

There being no call to hust the candidate was elected on a general aye.

2x SEC Decs officers

Candidates:

• Thomas Briggs
• Proposed: Rebecca Lindsay
• Seconded: Andrew Glenbogle
• Alice Bridge
• Proposed: Rebecca Warner
• Seconded: Ed McCarter

There being no call for either candidate to hust, both candidates were elected on general ayes.

SEC Treasurer

No Candidates

SEC Technician

No Candidates

SEC Food

Candidate:

• Cathy Westwood
• Proposed: Michelle Harrison

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

SEC Publicity

Candidate:

• James Dalton
• Proposed: Rebecca Warner
• Seconded: Hannah Pearce

The candidate was elected on a general aye.

SEC Ents. Officer

Candidate:

• Rebecca Lindsay
• Proposed: Ben Harrison
• Seconded: Sarah Mullins

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

AOB for JJCR

Roddy Peters: Thank you now we have a full sponsorship
Thank you for challenging us on controversial motions
Thank you for coming to jcr meetings over the last few months

Alice Manuel: Thanks to Sally and Laura and the exec.

End of JHJCR Meeting at 23:38

Michaelmas 1

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 16-10-2005, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. Motion to prevent the wearing of garments at JCR meetings
3. MfS: Fireworks
4. MfS: Bailey Ball
5. MfS: Bailey Ball Tickets
6. MfS: This Week
7. MfS: JWCS
8. MfS: Exec Meals
9. MfS: Football Equipment
10. Motion to create an Alumni Rep
11. Motion to make the position of Shop Manager optional
12. Motion to change the position of DUCK-SEC liaison officer

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Elections
4. JJCR AOB
5. JHJCR Motions
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Sally: Welcome to the meeting, we have 3 a term, this is a forum between the exec. and yourselves, and allows other holders of JCR positions to present what they are getting up to. There are actually two meetings in one, the JJCR meeting and then the JHJCR meeting, which is just johns hall. If you want to speak at any point you must wear a gown, just put your hand up.

Opening Prayer

Read by Miquela Elsworth.

Apologies

• Susannah Murray

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

JCR President: Roddy Peters

Good evening, thanks for coming. My e-mail address isn’t on the screen but please do e-mail me if you want to know anything. I want to outline to you what went over the summer. Upwards of £150000 was spent to give 6/7 south bailey, the boat house and crossgate new roofs. They have refurbished 8 margarets flats and 5 houses and worked on the electrics in the library. Schools project: This involves people going into primary schools, chatting about diet and then going and playing with them at break time; if you are interested speak to me. Trophying, another word for stealing, is great fun, but if you do trophy anything of value please bring it to me so I can take it back. Chads stole the Castle flag which was impressive. Generally feel free to get involved in the spirit of college life but don’t steal anything of value. Welcome to the JCR, hope you have enjoyed freshers’ fortnight.

VP: Estates Jess Caddy

Hey everyone, I have some good news and some bad news. College is a tip, freshers fortnight is over, so there is no excuse for general rubbish, college shouldn’t look like that, please tidy up. There has been a spate of vomit incidents. You can get a vom pack from Sue Hobson, if you don’t tidy up you could be fined. Next free formal hall is on Monday, I will send out an e-mail tonight with details. There is lost property in the library which will be binned tomorrow and we also have lost property from the JCR flat at the side. There are also some folders which you can help yourselves to.

VP: Welfare Miquela Elsworth

Hello guys, what I would like to say first is thank you for everyone who went on the welfare awareness day. If anyone would want to get involved in another one, please let me know so I can organise it. Freshers’ ball is this Wednesday, I have a free ticket but I have to do welfare duty; do come and say hello. Nightline training is this weekend; Tuesday and Thursday are the introduction evenings. In DSU welfare exec. it was mentioned there were incidents of muggings and people being followed. Most of you had attack alarms in freshers’ packs. Be sensible.

Treasurer: Dan Baxter

Good evening. If you didn’t know me I’m Dan and I do everything money related regards the JCR. The uni gives us money which we spend on sports, societies etc which is part 1. Part 2 is like a business which comes from bar shop, etc, and we spend it on things you guys may want to buy. Coming up there is the election of Finance committee reps, quite important positions. There is a finance committee before every JCR meeting.

Senior DSU Rep: Jonny Hays

Firstly thanks everyone who came to the DSU event, check out the section in this week explaining more about DSU. If you have any issues, I can bring them up at campaigns committee. On the 20TH October there is the first UGM with motions and elections. A johns’ motion is coming up then.

Services Manager: Hannah Sargeant

Hello, I have a few things: Freshers’ matriculation photo proofs have come through, order forms will be in the Bailey Room. Stash order forms for everyone: the deadline was supposed to be today but if you couldn’t get a form, we are extending the deadline till next Monday. Laundry is a mess so if you make a mess try and clean it up yourself. I’m trying to get people to do shop shifts, thanks to everyone who has agreed to help. I will put up a blank rota on JCR shop door, please fill in your name. No one has stood for the position of Assistant Services. Basically, if anyone wants to run for it please grab me and ask me about it.

Social Secretary: Anna McMullen

Hi everyone, thank you to everyone who came to the freshers; formal. I’ve been having lots of bailey ball meetings recently; this is our major social event. At this meeting we have 2 SEC positions up for election, decs. and secretary; you get to make everything look beautiful.

Communications Officer: Rob Reeve

Over the past couple of weeks I have been rearranging the JCR email lists to add on our new comers and put people in the correct group, whether that is in college, st mararets etc. This should be complete now but if anyone is not receiving JCR emails – they are the ones with the JCR tag in the subject box – then please let me know. Now this brings me onto my second point, because e-mail is not our main way of communication with you guys, as we don’t want to fill up your inboxes too much. So what we tend to do is combine several e-mails in one:- so make sure you read to the bottom, or more often try and put most information in This Week, that is the wonderful publication you will have found on your dinner tables last Monday if you live in. For that reason please read it, it is packed full of useful information. Look out for the next edition tomorrow.

Senior Bar Officer: James Gwinnett

Yo Yo. On a wonderful note we have got rid of stella, which is rubbish and have a phallic coors tap in the bar. We also have a new T-Bar tap, that’s all nice and shiny. The beer looks and tastes good. We also have a bunch of new glasses. You are not allowed to take glasses out of the bar, if you want to take a drink out of the bar you will need a plastic. We will begin fining people who have taken them out and who have glasses in their rooms. There are also vomit rules in the bar, at LEAST £20. Please tidy it up or we will track you down. We are about to appoint a bar events committee, watch this space.

Cranmer President: Arun Arora

After alcohol cometh repentance, so a holy hello from Cranmer. Our intake this year is 28 anglican ordinands. These range from 20yr old James to 56yr old Sylvia, all can be seen in the bar on Tuesday nights. There are also about 20 methodists. Our contribution to college has been the 2 bugs that are going around; if you ever needed an extra disincentive not to snog someone from cranmer. We are at war with the university who 2 days before our induction week, informed us we are no longer Durham university students or NUS card holders and have library restrictions imposed upon us. We are having several meetings and will keep you informed. Laura Burden: Does that apply to students doing MA’s? Arun: MA students have been particularly hit, because the library facilities are restricted, e-journals especially. They have to pay for inter library loans and the amount of time hey can take books out for has gone from 3 months to 2 weeks, we are doing what we can. Ester James: Is there anything us freshers can do to help? Arun: We are trying to get people together to lobby the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor etc. Details will be in This Week.

MCR Outgoing President

The MCR is the postgraduate body, Middle Common Room. We have just elected out new exec. Lisa Mol, the president and Katie and Luxmy our new treasurers. There are 75 postgrads in Johns, several were undergrads here before. Please make them welcome. Roddy:Congratulations to new exec. APPLAUSE

Reports of non-executive Officers

Duck Report

Thank you to all freshers who came to freshers duck event. We raised £75 which is really good for something without an entrance fee. On wednesday is the application deadline for the Sri Lanka project, a3 month project over summer. Durham is running it, it is not open to freshers. Back to school is a week on Wednesday and the Dublin hitch hike is the following weekend, then on 6th Nov we have Durham duck race.

Josh Heald: IT Rep

Hi, I’m Josh and I spend may too much time doing computery things. I have some info. about the website: sorry you don’t have a nice new website yet, all I can do is point my finger at ITS. They have problems with how they set things up, they want to get JCRs off university webspace as it doesn’t fit with their new rebranding. I’ve talked to Roddy and we are considering moving off uni webspace. To get a commercial company to host us would probably cost about £100 a year. RP: The upshot would be we would be www.stjohnsjcr.com or something. Sebastian de Lemos: I can probably host you for about £20 JH: This would be one with a decent bandwidth and e-commerce so we could sell bailey ball tickets etc. Luke McDermott: Would there be the possibility to get sponsorship? JH: Possibly

Motions

Motion to prevent the wearing of garments at JCR meetings

Motion text
Sally: We have our first motion ALARM BELL (a saucepan being struck!) Sally: explains what motion is, that a proposer and seconder are needed and how notes, believes and resolves work. Roddy reads the motion Anna McMullen: What do we do with all the clothes people have taken off? Roddy: I don’t know, I suppose we could burn them. Anna: In which case, should we not release some money to have that done professionally? Roddy: A good idea, are you suggesting an amendment? ALARM BELL Sally: The term amendment was explained. What amendment are you suggesting? Anna: Well I had some clothes burnt last holiday, for everyone it will cost us roughly £150. I’m not sure exactly. So I thnk it should say resolves 4: To release up to £150 from the Part II budget to incinerate the clothes people would otherwise have worn. ALARM BELL Sally: Dan, would you explain what approximately means. Dan Baxter: The financial terms approximately, up to and exactly were explained Sally: Do you accept the amendment Roddy? Roddy: Yes Sally: Any other questions? Tom Bristow: I understand we have a policy which bans Nestle and its subsidiaries from being sold in College. Perrier is a subsidiary of Nestle and I therefore think we shouldn’t buy any water from them. Sally:The JCR policies are explained. Will you remove that part Roddy? Roddy: Ok then. Sally: So now this motion is all pretty and complete as Roddy would like it to be, can we take this on a general aye? Ben Harrison: I’m not happy with this motion and would like to oppose it on the grounds that there are some people I would rather not see with just a gown on. ALARM BELLS Sally: Formal opposition is explained James Hunt: I would like to propose a procedural motion that this house move at once to summations and then to the vote. ALARM BELL Sally: Procedural motions explained. In favour: 16 Against: 39 Abstentions: 10 Thus the motion fell Helen Smith: If a motion has failed, can’t it not be brought back? Sally: It would need to be amended. All this procedure is in the online constitution.

MFS: Fireworks

Motion text
Anna:We will hopefully have a fireworks display to try and involve members of Margarets in college. It will cost approximately £300. RP: We may come up against stumbling blocks from the council etc, but the next meeting is after the event. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: Bailey Ball

Motion text
Anna: This is on the 11th November, its a big thing, we spend a lot of money on it. This motion goes through every year. It subsidises the ticket costs, tickets will cost £50, not £55. EdMcCarter: When sports costs have been rising, can we justify this expenditure DanB:Sports is part 1 and part 2 is loaded Lisa Mol: You said part 2 is loaded, can you afford to put more money so the ticket costs goes down more? Anna: This is the cheapest cost in the university, it involves a meal and wine. We are looking into sponsorship. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: Bailey Ball tickets:

Motion text
Dan Christian: This is a motion to note that all the exec and sec work really hard so we give them a free bailey ball ticket. It is basically a reward for all the work they do, they don’t get paid at all. If a member of exec. was also on SEC last year they get 2 tickets, as they do the same amount of work as 2 positions. RP: We abstained in FC on Friday, as there are a lot of people on exec. on fc. DC: This has happened in previous years. There being no formal opposition the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: This Week

Motion text
Rob Reeve: This Motion is basically releasing money to fund the production of This Week. As I said before this is the main method of communication in college, especially to livers out and so we tend to send it first class to those livers out not living in Margarets and hand deliver it to Margarets. Approximately £670 is being released. Katie Carter: Is This Week sent to postgrads? Rob: No Katie: Could it be? Rob: I could get together with the MCR exec to discuss that possibility. Arun Arora: As a point of information, a copy for cranmer is placed in our common room. People know it is there and that is sufficient. Rob: It is also posted online. Lisa Mol: With a lot of Postgrads living out of college, it really needs to be posted to them. Roddy: The MCR is not completely part of the JJCR as it is a Middle common room and not Junior common room. Sally: A motion could be put through at a later date if funding was wanted for sending This Week to postgrads, at the moment we are discussing sending it to John’s hall. Martin Hodgetts: Is this for a term or for the year? Rob: The year. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: JWCS

Motion text
This motion was passed by finance committee. RP: If you ever do have a problem with such a motion, then do say as a JCR meeting can overturn finance committee.

MFS: Exec. Meals

Motion text
Dan Baxter: 7 of us live in, 2 live out. When they come into college it is nice if they can eat whilst they are here. It releases enough so they have sufficient meals a week to do their job. Sarah Gadsen: Does that cover members of SEC on the run up to the bailey ball? DB: The bailey ball budget has some money for food which can be spent as such. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: Football equipment

Motion text
Presented by James Hunt and Luke McDermott: James: For this term, after refs fees, we only have £15 to buy sports equipment which we need now. We want to buy a kit bag and put it in the sports locker, in the past a lot of kit has been lost, if we can buy our kit and keep it in the lockup it should be a good investment. We think it will benefit a lot of people. Tom Bristow: Could you comment on the fact that football gets £600 a year, and basketball/badminton gets £15/£10? James: The budgets are part 1 budgets, They get set on calendar years, I’m working on the remainder of the last captain’s budget. I’ve spent £15 of my own money to just get some footballs to train with. Mens Bs and Womens football tend to train at the same time, can you assure us that the women would have access? James: The women usually train about 30mins before. To avoid this problem in the future, is it possible to start the budget September to august? DB: I face a complicated role, as I am forced to run the budget on a calendar year basis, I am elected march to march and the academic year is September. This is the simplest solution. Byron: Everyone is spending a lot of money? But how much money do we have? DB: This will be the most we spend in any one meeting, we currently have about £14000. We have a constant turnover, all our profit is reinvested again. We are not overspending. Byron Romain: Is there enough? DB: Yes Luxmy: What happened to the kit from last year? James Hunt: Equipment was mysteriously lost. People tend to buy their own kits. Megan: Why are the goals needed? Aren’t there goals at Maiden Castle? James: The goals at Maiden castle are very heavy. James: The 5aside goals can be adjusted to a range of sizes and fold up to fit in the lockups. EdMcCarter: It sounds as if there has been mismanagement of spending money and lost kit. (The football club as a cohesive unit) James Hunt: Over the past 3 years, kit has been bought. But it hasn’t been kept in one place and so has been lost. Luke: We have found the cheapest things. Helen Smith: As captains, will you have full responsibility for the kit? James: I would like to have a sign in sheet, and I will take responsibility if I do it etc. Megan: Is there any way of some of the money coming out of next year’s budget, so you are getting a loan? I brought this up in finance committee. We won’t need much more so we probably won’t spend all our budget next year. Megan: Is there any way in changing next year’s budget? Dan: Yes RP: Even if we did do a loan, this is above their expenditure anyway. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye

Motion to create position of alumni rep

Motion text
Roddy:I think we need an alumni rep. in 3 years time we have our centenary. I think we can do a better job to keep in contact with Alumni. Ben Harrison: Is there still a St. John’s Society rep in the constitution? Roddy: The position exists, I’m not sure If we elect it. No, scrap that, I am the society rep, it was changed by college. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion to make the position of shop manager optional.

Motion text
Hannah: Basically, I don’t think I need a shop manager, but someone later on may. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion to change the position of duck-sec liason officer

Motion text
Helen: Me and Rachel (senior duck reps) believe the liason officer is basically dormant, so we want to replace that with a sponsorship secretary whose job it would be to get either free prizes or buy them, taking pressure off me and Rachel. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Elections

Post Rep

Candidates:

• Christine Leahy
• Proposed: Lucy Knight
• Seconded: Katy McPhail

Jess Caddy: POI: It’s a honorarium position, so college give them £100. There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Drum kit rep

Candidates:

• James Gwinnett
• Paul Wiggins

Husting

Paul: Im a fresher, keen and enthusiastic, last year I spent doing a similar job in my church, overseeing maintenance and use of the drum kit. I would like to introduce a system of signing in and out of the kit so damage can be attributed. James: I am a third year, have been playing drums for 15 years, I would like to think I know a bit about keeping them in good order. Also a member of a lucrative band which uses it a fair bit so would like to know when I can use it. Roddy: Do either of you think it would be advisable to have a deposit, and if so how much? James: Yes, it would be good, expensive equipment, the kit john’s have is a decent kit about £1000. Instead of a deposit, I would prefer to know a bit about people’s experience when people sign it out. Paul:I wouldn’t impose a deposit when they take the kit out but if it was damaged the damage could be attributed to a certain person. Ed: Would the candidate think a visual inspection of the kit could be done every time? James: Certainly it would be possible Paul: I would advise that if the kit was damaged, they didn’t use it, so when people come to use it they look at it.

Result

Paul: 17 votes James: 17 votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 26 Thus James was duly elected.

Asst environment rep

No Candidates

Duck Treasurer

Candidates:

• Sophie Godfree

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Duck Vice-Chair

No Candidates

Helen: Vice Chair will take on duck-sec liason role and they will help me and rachel organise the events. Felix: The first position I had was duck treasurer, so please get involved. Not much work

Duck-Sponsorship Secretary:

No Candidates:

Duck publicity:

No Candidates

Duck secretary

No Candidates

AOB for JJCR

Megan Is there a bailey room tidier? Jess: It is appointed, hopefully early this week. Ed: Do we still have a tostie bar? Alice Manuel: It will start on Wednesday

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

JESS: The house reps, basically there is one for each house you live in, they meet at house committee, just once a term, they represent your house, so anyone can come to you with ideas, we have informal meetings. If you have any really good ideas for college you can have an effect.

23 North Bailey house rep

Candidates:

• Rachel Hockey
• Proposed: Megan Taylor
• Seconded: Alice Manuel

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

28 North Bailey house rep.

Candidates:

• Martin Hodgetts
• Proposed:Ben Harrison
• Seconded:Felix Schubert

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

Linton House Rep

No Candidates:

Haughton House Rep

Candidates:

• Lemon Fok
• Proposed:Rosie Moorsom
• Seconded:Miriam Wakefield

Cranmer

Candidates:

• Ed McCarter
• Proposed: Matt Giles
• Seconded: Alice Manuel
• Chris Leach
• Proposed: Becky
• Seconded: Felix Schubert

Husting

Ed: I lived in cranmer in my first year and I was the rep then, it is a great, spiritual rep, I enjoyed being the rep before and would quite like to do it. Chris: I am a fresher and I think why I would like to be cranmer rep is because I feel I know all the freshers in cranmer and am working my way around the third years. I think the people at the lower end are sometimes less represented, so it would be good to have a first year as the rep. Roddy: Do you already have any ideas about what you want cranmer to do? Ed: I think the main work is the Vac Kitchen, but it can get skanky so in my first year I tried to organise a way of cleaning it up. It might be worth getting a team of people with a sponge. I think the kitchen may need improvements. Chris: Everyone seems to get lost in Cranmer, could have some signs, and some shaver points.

Result

Chris: 44 votes Ed: 7 votes

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 14

Cruddas House Rep

Candidates:

• Sarah Marks
• Proposer: Helen Smith

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Finance Committee Reps

Candidates:

• Ben Harrison
• Proposer: Dan Christian
• Seconder: Justin Price
• Josh Heald
• Proposer: Megan Taylor
• Seconder: Ed McCarter

There being no calls to hust, both candidates were elected on general ayes.

Catering Committee Reps

Candidates:

• Haley McGarity
• Proposer: Anna Colquitt
• Seconder: Amanda Taylor

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

JC: Only once a term, you have to live in, you get to have a say about what you eat, you can make quite good changes. It is what brunch came from. There were no other candidates.

IT Rep

Candidates:

• Josh Heald

Husting

I’ve done this for a year, basically fixing computers and filling the printer.

Anna: How long will the printer be? Josh: ITS said they don’t know. There being no formal opposition, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Year abroad rep

No Candidates

Assistant Services Manager

No Candidates

SEC Secretary

Candidates:

• Josh Heald?
• Proposer: Ben Harrison
• Seconder:Rachel

There being no formal opposition, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

SEC Decs

Candidates:

• Rebecca Davies
• Proposed: Lan Rachel
• Seconded: Chris Leach

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Asst Comms Officer

No Candidates

Assistant Welfare Male

Candidates:

• Peter Godden
• Edward Byron Anthony Sebastian Romain

Husting

Byron: As some of you may or may not know, I’ve had some welfare issues since I’ve arrived, Miquela has been great at sorting them out for me, I thus want to get involved and know what can come up. At my old school I was involved in welfare for my house, lots of chaps asking me about various things. Trained in first aid, I also want to do the nightline training and there’s no-one else with such colourful waistcoats to put a smile on anyone’s face. Particularly dealing with male problems. Peter: Hi, I’m pete, I do like looking after people, done it a lot in my life, got 4 siubling, head boy at my school involved in initiating a lot of the new students, I really enjoyed going to the welfare training day and was able to put a condom on a fake willy without using my fingers and Miquela was very impressed. I like to think I’m a pretty good guy, not intimidating, so people are happy to come to me, a couple of people have come to me when they are feeling down. I have lots of chocolate hopbnobs. I am happy talking to guys/ girls, or whatever. Ben: Do the candidates share a room? Peter: Yes, I do but james has a girlfriend who he is with most of the time. Bryon: No, I’m in Haughton. Miquela: How would you deal with your personal boundaries and how you would see people outside situations? Bryon: I think it is important to speak to them as to how they want to deal with things. Everything would be confidential, I am a very liberal person. I’nm more than happy to speak to anyone about anything. Peter: At the welfare day we were told there is a difference between giving advice to a friend and an official welfare position where you aren’t supposed to lecture someone. I would make sure I would go by the welfare guidelines, I would make sure I knew if people were coming to me as a friend or in the position. Dan Christian: How would you deal with older students? Byron: I don’t find older students intimidating at all, if they were happy enough to seek me out I would be more than happy to give that. You treat people as individuals. Pete: I have 4 older bros. and sisters, I have given my 31yr old brother advidce before, that would be fine. Jeanna: If someone came to you with an issue that was sensitive to you, how would you deal with that? Bryon: I think if you have relevant experience, I think it is good for people to know that you understand and that you have been through the same sort of things. I think the experience I have been through means I can help better. Pete: I would agree it is useful to be able to draw on a certain level of advice, if you have been in a similar situation, I think the worst thing is to make things about you and not about them, I would be more inclined not to give away that sort of thing. I don’t think you want to make things too personal. I would try to steer away from anything to do with me. Bryon: To clarify, I wouldn’t jump in and talk about myself for ¾ of an hour, I would draw on personal experience. Pete: I would never accuse byron of that. What would you do if a fresher told you they were so unhappy they wanted to leave johns? Pete: You can do an number of things, I could refer them to their tutor, I could ask them their positive things, and try and work through their negative things and talk through things. If after that it still wasn’t working, I would get their tutor involved as in the end of the day they would be more involved. Bryon: I have personal experience, as I was considering leaving johns, I went to welfare first and then to my tutor. I think it is important to make sure you don’t feel alone. I think it is really important to know it is natural to feel homesick. And then go through pros and cons, can generally find a balance. Dan Christian: Can I call for a secret ballot? Seconded by Matt Giles Anna McMullen: I oppose that. Seconded by Rachel Anna:I just think it is better to get things over and done with, if it was a secret ballot. I don’t think cliques or whatever have been formed Matt: I think it is a very important position in college, I think there should be some form of secrecy. Felix: It would also give the whole JCR to vote on this. In favour of secret ballot: 22 Against:31 Thus the motion to have a secret ballot fell.

Result

Peter: 26 votes Byron: 16 votes

RON: 1 votes Abstained: 23

Daylight robbery chair

No Candidates

BEC DECS

Candidates:

• Lucy Housman
• Proposed: Matt Bacon

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

BEC Publicity

Candidates:

• Oliver Brown
• Proposed: Justin Price
• Seconded: Felicity Fortune

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

AOB for JHJCR

RP:The last meeting was an hour, this meeting is extremely long Sally: Please stack chairs.

End of JHJCR Meeting

Michaelmas 2

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 06-11-2005, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. MfS: College Choir
3. MfS: Cross Country Shield
4. MfS: Daylight Robbery Equipment
5. MfS: Theatrical Lighting for BTC and Daylight Robbery
6. Fourth Year Motion
7. Motion to create the position of JWS Vending Machine Assistant
8. Motion to recognise John’s Random Events Soc.

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Policy Renewal
4. JJCR Ratifications
5. JJCR Elections
6. JJCR AOB
7. JHJCR Elections
8. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Arun.

Apologies

• Phil Wallbridge

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye, there were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

JJCR President: Roddy Peters

Sorry for the delay in getting started. The computer and projector will only work one way round to do the video later. Thank you for coming! We have quite a lot coming up today so I'll make this brief. At PresComm we have had some issues relating to housing dates and we are opposing differential rent charges. I also went to Resources Committee this week, a sub-committee of College Council, where we looked at College finances with a fine toothcomb. Arun went to prison instead. Any questions? Ed: What is a differential rate? RP: If your room has a sink you pay more.

VP Estates: Jess Caddy:

If anyone is not going to the bailey ball you have to have a packed tea between 4 and 6 and need to sign up before noon Thursday from the SEC notice board. I have 2 positions I need to appoint, library rep who liases with the librarian and has a say in the development of the library. If anyone is interested come and talk to me. The other position is office manager, they get £50 a term, snoop around the flat. That is everything.

VP Welfare: Miquela Elsworth.

Hi guys. There’s blood donation sessions this week, do something amazing. You get free Ben and Jerries Ice Cream! Details will be in This Week. Travel bursaries: there is a lot of support available if you are travelling in the holidays. Just send me an e-mail detailing how much you need. Don’t be afraid of applying. You may have heard about the intruder. Please be safe and lock your doors. It is so easy to break in, be aware and politely question strangers.

Treasurer: Dan Baxter

Hello, since last meeting I have activated the debtors list, got some money and stopped it. Finance Committee: The choir motion was amended to resolve the release of less money. I still have photos to give out from last year’s bailey ball and some pictures to sell from my room.

Snr DSU Rep Jonny Hays

Hey everyone, first there will be a student forum taking place in DSU at 4:30 to ask qns of Bill Bryson 14th Nov – Next council at Stockton. ROAD TRIP! Check it out, as DSU may change the idea of councils. The referendum to change this would occur before end of term. NUS delegations, chance to represent Durham. People got elected to DSU positions at council, if you want to get involved speak to me.

Services Manager: Hannah Sargeant

I don’t have anything to report.

Social Secretary: Anna McMullen

Thanks to everyone who came to the fireworks, especially to those who set it off. Bit scary. Bailey Ball, if you haven’t got a ticket WHY NOT? Ball starts from Haughton entrance at 6:30. Black Tie dress code.

Communications Officer: Rob Reeve

Just one thing today. Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at our weekly exec meetings, chairs committee meetings or finance committee meetings? Well now you can find out! Summary minutes are going to appear on the website as of this week. So if you are of a nosey disposition check it out

Senior Bar Officer: James Gwinnett

I’ve been sorting out bailey ball bar things. BB Warmup on Tuesday night, come dressed up. Desert Night. Games from 8:30. On the bailey ball bar is open at 7pm till 1am. Bar will be in CCR, decked out with decs by the BEC. The bar quiz on Tuesday raised £30, thank you for coming to that. Lastly, I’m currently in the process of creating a photo collage in the back corner of the bar. If you want your photo on that collage please put them in an envelope in the G pigeon hole in the bailey room and I will snip it up and put it on. Any leg hair related qns?

Cranmer President: Arun Arora

Just to clear up Roddy’s comment, I’m spending 2 days a week in prison, wed and Sunday. Not for any naughtiness. NUS Card update: We now have cards (almost), thank you everyone for supporting that. The university still doesn’t want us as students. Apologies for those of you who have been woken by Cranmer students, we are sorry, it won’t happen again. Instead you get bells! There is a loud clanging noise at 7:50. We don’t like them either, the principal loves them. Today is the start of Cranmer reading week, so most of us won’t be here. Please don’t destroy the CCR on the bailey ball.

Lisa Mol: MCR President

Basically the MCR has been trying to trace its members, we don’t know who they are! I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to get to know people. We are getting the hang of finances. We had a social with joint Cranmer and 4th years, thank you to the 4th years who came. Good luck to those having their legs waxed.

Reports of non-executive Officers

IT Rep: Josh Heald

I’ve been looking for getting wireless internet in the library. How many people would be interested. Its not cheap, but it might be useful. Show of hands. (substantial number)

Senior DUCK Rep: Helen Smith

Firstly, thank you for everyone who came to Narnia night, raised 34/35 pounds. The duck race was held today, if you won you will find out this next week. The charity challenge: Durham rugby match, tickets are £1. Waxing tonight, you know you want to come, it will be fantastic. At the moment it is quite close. It will be painful. Duck positions, there are four coming up, have a laugh with us. I need to go count money!

Motions

MFS: College Choir

Motion text
The motion was read by Sarah Dewhurst This motion is so that college choir don’t have to do the boring anthem suggested. There is a good new anthem which college don’t want to pay for. The motion is to get £120 to pay for this. Robert Seddon: Is it more prudent to put in the believes section that we will perform something? Sarah Dewhurst: If we get the money we will perform it. Robert Seddon: I think it should be made clear it is a probable event. Arun: To clear that up you could add at the end of 3 “if this motion is passed” This was accepted by Sarah Anna McMullen: Normally do the choir hire music? Sarah: Usually we scrounge from other colleges. Ed McCarter: It seems like a lot of money for 1 song. Is it really that good? Sarah: Yes Why don’t you just bring in a choir membership fee? Sarah: It is because we are singing this in a college service for a college event. There being no formal opposition the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion for Spending Cross Country:

Motion text
The motion was explained by Matt Giles Matt: Having won Cross Country again, we are keeping the trophy, so there isn’t one for us to win next year. The motion was passed by finance committee

Motion For Spending: Daylight Robbery

Motion text
Tom Bristow: Daylight Robbery is a society and owns a lot of equipment that is used for events like Johnstock, like the bops, etc. The current equipment is either illegal or not working, tonight’s shenanigans show that! We often use people’s personal equipment. There being no formal opposition the motion was passed on a general aye.

MFS: Theatrical Lights for BTC and Daylight Robbery

Motion text
Felix Schubert: This goes along similar lines. BTC only did one play last year, we have a lot this year, already 3 plays in next 3 months. Theatre without lights is rubbish. We could hire this but it is very expensive compared to the amount it costs to buy it. We are asking for £468 to buy a set of 8 lights plus dimming equipment. Anna: Can they be used for bops? Felix: Yes Tom: Daylight robbery had some which were illegal. Lisa: How long would they last? Felix: They would need to be looked after to last long. We are looking into finding a better place to store equipment so it can be looked after possibly. Up to 10 years. A reasonable investment. Arun: I don’t know much about staging plays, but don’t you usually do it in a theatre. Felix: We are doing it here. Arun: Should not the management of the lights be sorted out first? Felix: There are other places in college which we could use. Ed McCarter: Is there a reason you didn’t go for permanent rigs, which would halve the cost? Tom: I’m not sure they would half the cost. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Fourth Year Motion

Motion text
Felix: Basically, the essence is that a largish group of us has been thinking about the fact that if people who are on 4 year degree courses, live out for three of those, it puts a lot of financial and social pressure on them. We are proposing guaranteeing fourth years a place in if they haven’t lived in in their 3rd year. It would put people even with language students. Ben Harrison: Can I propose an amendment. The linguist policy is up for review every year. Can this be also? Felix: People would plan further years ahead of time, so it wouldn’t be fair if things were changed. Ben Harrison: I think the 2 should be consistent. Sophie Godfree: That works, but it needs to apply for the current second years, Jess: POI the only problem logistically, is if you are doing the ballot, people won’t know if they have a room because it is not calculated until the end, but it is the same as the year abroad people. Lee Lavery: Where would we stand with regards the year abroad, above or below? Felix: It is the dependant on the order you are drawn. Ed McCarter: In my view this whole motion is flawed, unfair and unnecessary. You seem to say the people who integrate least with college should be given priority and that Margarets isn’t good enough. Felix: We are saying it is harder to find house mates. People who are applying for Masters aren’t undergrads. Jess: Can I say, it is not possible to include masters students with this. Roddy: The social point of this is that their peer group has left. Dan: As a POI I had a quick count as to how many people it would involve. Roughly 27 fourth years , about 15 will be guaranteed a motion in college from this motion. Jess: There are about 65 rooms in college but some are taken out for guaranteed exec rooms. Adam Mather: I understand college is looking into buying more property, would it stifle college growth. Roddy: It doesn’t affect freshers. College can’t afford more property Is is not worth pointing out a lot of people would get onto ballot anyway. Felix: In my year 31 people on 4th year courses. 8 of which are currently living in. 6 are year abroad students which get a room. 2 have own property. That leaves 15 ppl. A lot of them would get in anyway. Formal opposition by Ed McCarter A procedural motion to extend the time on this item. Proposed: Josh Heald Seconded: Ben Harrison Ed McCarter: I think this is simply unfair, it distortion of the balance of third years in college. Jess: This year the room ballot will be an opt in system. This motion doesn’t mean you have to live in. Anna: The only reason I would see is if the welfare of 4th year students would be a problem. Felix: It not just that, its that you are a finalist, you get meals cooked. We can’t guarantee everyone a room, but it would be an extra burden if you have already had 2 years living out. Ed: I would make the point that Margarets seems to exist to sweep people up who don’t have a place to live. Roddy: POI The year abroad students are guaranteed a place because they aren’t here to find a house. In Favour: 85 Against: 9 Abstention: 9

Motion to create the position of JWS Vending Machine Assistant

Motion text
Sarah Dewhurst: The machine is a new machine which has come in since the 3 of us became managers. We have to come in in 2s to fill it up, it takes forever, we already have to come in often for shop stock. The motion is to have people in college to check levels and stock it up Hannah: The JWS is based on a volunteer system. Could you just make it that the last person in the shift fills it, considering that there are a lot of positions not filled. Sarah: There is a lot of money in the machine, it would be better for the position to be official. Roddy: If someone wants to do it anyway, couldn’t they just do it? Hannah: People deal with the till money anyway. Ben Harrison: In the future it may be that someone doesn’t want to do it. Sarah: If there is no position there, future JWS managers would still have the same responsibility and problems. Ben: In johns I think there are a lot of people who want to be involved, I think you could find enough people who want to do it. Sarah: I just think it would be better to have one person responsible. If you were to make it the person who had the last shift, wouldn’t that allow just as much Sarah: There would be 5/6 people, we wouldn’t know which person to go to with any problems. Arun: Procedural motion to move to a vote. Seconded: Justin Price Ben Harrison: Formal opposition: I think the JWS plays an important role, and vending machine is important part. I just don’t think we need a specific position for this. If it is stocked regularly it isn’t a big event. For: 53 Against: 17 Abst:16

Motion to recognise John’s Random Events Soc.

Motion text
The motion was read by Sally as the proposer and seconder were working the bar door. Jess: Is anyone here who is a member who can say what they do? Pete Timms: Basically it’s the idea to have random events, random poems, events like random excursions, meals out, musical events. It could be anything. Luxmy: When they talk about a treasurer, I take it they have a budget then? Dan: No There being no formal opposition the motion was passed on a general aye.
discussion

Policy Renewal

Policy: v 3rd world debt

Can john’s JJCR actually help? Sally: I think it is to do with DSU, we mandate the dsu reps to vote accordingly. DAN: As a POI it is more to do with protests not money. Ed McCarter: I would question us giving any help William Holloway: Isn’t this open to abuse? Sally: I wouldn’t let anything come to this meeting that abused it. Sarah: Shouldn’t it be any motion supporting cancellation of 3rd world debt. Sally: Good Point! There being no formal opposition the policy was renewed on a general aye.

VII Top up fees

Sally: As top up fees have now been introduced, we propose to amend the policy to oppose any increase in top up fees. Lee Lavery: Surely they are allowed to increase with inflation. The motion was altered to allow above inflation increases Would it also be possible to support anything that abolishes top up fees? this was accepted There being no formal opposition the amended policy was renewed on a general aye.

Policy viii: Student Finances

Tom Bristow: How can you oppose “hidden costs” Sally: Hidden costs are costs that are hidden from us, but may be known to people higher up. Roddy: They do it all over the place Can you exemplify them? Arun: They are currently considering charging cranmer students an extra £20 for library usage. There being no formal opposition the policy was accepted on a general aye.

Ratifications

Rugby James Gwinnett (Team Captain) Patrick Gilham (Club Captain) Basketball Tom Bristow/Ali Parry (Men’s) Claire Hamill (Women’s) Netball Sophie Godfree (A) Sarah Mills (B) Football: Luke McD (A) James Hunt (B) Kat Wagner (Women’s) Hockey: Jonny Bass/Matt Strachan (Men’s) Anna Colquitt/Sarah Hogben (Women’s) Badminton: Tom Bristow Pool Luke McD Darts Oliver Browne Photo Soc: Joseph Bell/Calandre Mustard Neighbours: James Tyrrell SMG laundry: Lindsay Reid BTC Chair: Rebecca Udy BTC VC Andy Goy BTC Secretary Hannah Robinson BTC Treasurer Felix Schubert BTC Resources Boo Champness and Rosie Moorsom BTC Publicity: Benjamin Goldstein Dan Baxter: POI BTC treasurer is a part ii treasurer, this is a position of greater responsibility than many of the others. It is worth noting this position. There being no opposition, the positions were ratified on a general aye.

Elections

Asst Environment Rep

Candidates:

• Candidate: Kat Wagner
• Proposed: Robert Emmersobn
• Seconded: Sarah Barton

Toastie Bar Manager

Candidates:

• Chris Leach
• Proposed: Christine Leahy
• Seconded: Vincent Fung

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

Duck Vice Chair

Candidates:

• James Evans
• Proposed: Sarah Dewhurst
• Seconded: Matt Giles

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Duck-Sponsorship Secretary

Candidates:

• Adam Mather
• Proposed: Sarah Dewhurst
• Seconded: Justin Price

What does that entail? Helen: New position, involving getting prizes from town, asking them to donate or to buy them and be refunded There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

Duck Publicity and Decs Officer

Candidates:

• Sarah Dewhurst
• Proposed: James Tyrrell
• Seconded: Tom Bristow

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

Duck Secretary

Candidates:

• Emma Arnold
• Proposed: Martin Hodgetts
• Seconded: Josh Heald

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye. Helen: Can you all if you’ve been elected hang around to have a 5 min get together later.

Sponsorship Chair and Sponsorship Assistant

No Candidates

Sally: The sponsorship team try to raise sponsorship from town, maintaining current deals. Tim Quayle, Jess Caddy and Felicity Fortune did it before they moved on to other things.

Sponsorship Secretary

Candidates:

• Lee Lavery
• Proposed: Ed McCarter
• Seconded: Sarah Dewhurst

Sally: The other positions chair and assistant are important.

Alumni Rep:

No Candidates:

No candidates Roddy: It is manifesto, but please stand next time. Most colleges have some alumni coming back, I’d love it to come next time. I want to increase JCR contact with alumni, get them staff. I want to be kept in touch when I go.

St Margarets Garth Rep

Candidates:

• Candidate: Donald Spencer
• Proposed: James Tyrrell
• Seconded: Ed McCarter

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

AOB for JJCR

Sarah: Can we all sing Happy Birthday to James Tyrell! Happy Birthday sung. Applause There being no further business the meeting ended at 21:28

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Linton House Rep

Candidates:

• Adam Mather
• Proposed: Josh Heald
• Seconded: Alex Weston

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a General Aye

Finance Committee Rep

Candidates:

• Ed McCarter
• Proposed: Matt Giles
• Seconded: Josh Heald

There being no call to hust the candidate was elected on a General Aye

Catering Committee Rep

Candidates:

• Adam Mather
• Proposed: Ed McCarter
• Seconded: Rebecca Davies

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

Year Abroad Rep

Candidates:

• Rachel Ayres
• Proposer: Oliver Brown
• Seconder: Sarah Dewhurst

There being no call to hust, the candidate was accepted on a general aye

Assistant Services Manager

Candidates:

• Martin Hodgetts and Rebecca Lindsay
• Proposed: Rachel House
• Seconded: Sarah Hole

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidate Proposed: Josh Heald Seconded: Matt Smith The procedural motion was accepted on a General Aye

Husting

Hi I’m Rebecca, this is Martin, as freshers we want to be as involves as possible. We will be part of community for 3 years. Both had experience of similar roles, Rebecca as senior prefect. Similarly Martin was deputy head boy. We want to put something positive back into johns. We think as a joint candidates we can increase the rate at which problems are dealt with. If elected we want to serve you as best as possible. Steve Henry: What sort of services would you be willing to offer and why? Candidate: We will keep it purely laundry and JCR shop. We will be assisting Hannah. Dan Baxter: Do you feel 2 people are necessary? Rebecca: Yes Dan: Why Martin: We believe it is the best way to ensure everything is done as quickly as possible. We compliment each other. We think this would be the best way. Ben Harrison: How will you cheer up the services manager when she gets in a bad mood? Rebecca: Chocolate Hannah: POI I don’t ever get in a bad mood.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 0

Assistant Comms. Officer:

Candidates:

• Josh Heald
• Proposed: Phil Durrant
• Seconded: Sam Corry

Husting

Josh: I think I could do asst. comms quite well, touch typing, taking minutes, even taking this week to Margarets.

Result

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON: 0 votes Abstained: 0

Daylight Robbery Chair

No Candidates

Open day and interviewee coordinator

Tom Bristow: Responsible for making sure every interviewee is treated nicely and not taken advantage of too much. That takes up 1 or 2 evenings a week and 1 jan and 2 march open days need organising.

Candidates:

• Joint Candidate: Adam Mather and Ben Salter

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidate Proposed: Martin Hodgetts Seconded: Josh Heald The motion to allow a joint candidacy was approved on a general aye

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye

Open day and interviewee reps

Candidates:

• Chris Leach
• Henry Jones
• Christine Leahy
• Lucy Knight
• Alice Bridge
• Proposed: Sarah Dewhurst
• Seconded: Pete Merrington
• Esther James
• Proposed: Hannah
• Seconded: Josh Heald
• Becky Riding
• Proposed: Ian Taylor
• Seconded: Matt smith
• Clare Gordge
• Proposed: James Tyrell
• Seconded: Josh Heald
• Candidate: Rebecca Davis

Husting

In Reverse Order I had a good open day, decided to come because of it, been on student welfare thing. Basically I had lots of fun and this is why I decided to come here and would like to do for others I want other people to love johns too I’m standing for ester (photo shown around) She is a really warm, friendly, open person, up for a good time. Lots of fun. Vote Ester Basically johns is an amazing place, I would like to be a friendly face to help people iout I didn’t come on an open day but came up separately and this was nice, pretty enthusiastic would like to encourage others I really enjoyed my interview/open day and find it easy to talk to new people. Chris says he thinks he is a happy person, comfortable meeting new people, embodies johns spirit by supporting sport. I do a range of activities, would like to get a variety of people to Johns college. Helen Smith: I thought that if people had given their name in, other people can’t put their name in as a candidate. Roddy Peters: I don't think there is anything to say that in the constitution. Martin: Who had an interview among you? Henry and Clare Tom Bristow: How would you deal with less social people, what advice would you give them? Reverse order: I quite like having a night in too, would see if they want having company, suggest about societies but reassure them that lots of people at johns. Reassure them that they don’t have to go out. Make sure there is a range of activities I know Ester’s sister is at johns and know a lot and so can suggest activities Best thing about johns is everyone welcome Make sure choice of activities and make sure happy I’ve found it is easy to find people up for same as you Admittedly only occasional clubber but others like that Best to cater for people’s needs and see from then. Dan Christian: POI You have to be around a lot, it is hard work. If you have a problem with that then you can withdraw. Miquela: In one word, can you describe a trait of yours that you can use for the role? In correct order: Friendly Happy approachable Approachable Talkative Caring Sociable Happy Thoughtful Sally: I will send out an e-mail tomorrow, will let you know when it closes. Thank you for standing.

International students rep

Candidates:

• Joint Candidate: Lemon Fok and Vincent Fung
• Proposed: Josh Heald
• Seconded: Sarah Dewhurst

Procedural motion to allow a joint candidate: Proposed: Josh Heald Seconded: Ian Taylor The procedural motion was passed on a general aye

There being no call to hust, the candidate was elected on a general aye.

AOB for JHJCR

Waxing is taking place now! Next meeting on 4th Dec There being no further business, the meeting ended at 22:00

End of JHJCR Meeting

Michaelmas 3

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 04-12-2005, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. Bailey Room Improvements
3. Staff Party
4. MfS: Olav
5. MfS: Mattress
6. Motion for spending: First Aid courses
7. Motion to ratify St Johns Agnostic Society
8. Motion to make the default Secret ballot to paper
9. Motion to affiliate the Women’s Rugby team
10. Ethical Sponsorship Policy
11. Drum Kit Policy
12. Treatment of Animals policy

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Budget
3. JJCR Motions
4. JJCR Elections
5. JJCR AOB
6. JHJCR Motions
7. JHJCR Elections
8. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Miquela.

Apologies

• Phil Wallbridge

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye. There were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

President: Roddy Peters

Firstly, sorry we are in here, we decided to move the jcr meeting to allow the tempest. Also sorry for my hat. I have no voice due to coxing today. Lots has happened since the last meeting. Thank you to anna for the bailey ball. Applause Also since the last meeting I competed in the duck rugby welly wanging and I fowled, sorry. Members fund: we have met to discuss applications, sorry for the delay. I continue my exciting weekly meetings. Particularly in the last week I have been writing letters to people, northern trains, advertising houses. I have also started to get newspaper vouchers to get us cheaper newspapers so we can have the same number and I have written a DSU motion Thank you to everyone who attended Leech Hall talks with regards the new principal. We had a profitable 3 hour discussion, decision is pending. Table Football: There was a motion to get a table football table in the bailey room, instead we are going to borrow one to see what it is like. Let me know what you think. The questionnaire is still online, please do fill it out, only 16 yes/no questions.

VP: Estates Jess Caddy

I’ve been spending the weekend clearing out lock ups. The skip is now full and has broken glass. The only one I haven’t cleared is Haughton which I can’t get to, will be done this week. Formal this Wednesday, don’t forget to go. I’ve been fighting to try and get bigger glasses, I’m hoping it might happen. In the mean time if you want to bring bigger cups bring your own (straw poll 98%ish) New seconds formal involving collecting cards this week. Room ballot line is this Friday.

VP: Welfare Miquela Elsworth

Hi guys, Houses: Don’t worry guys, its ok! Chill out. Next term there will be a meeting in the first week of term. Jess and your livers out officer will talk to you and explain everything. If you feel stressed or feel people are sorting it out now, don’t do it too soon or you may get done by dodgy landlords. Housing lists are released in the second week of term, they are not all released at the same time so not first come first served. There is a surplus of houses. Don’t just randomly knock on people’s doors, this isn’t allowed or very safe. Go through the accom. Office. The travel bursary deadline is Friday (£150). E-mail me or send me a letter. Stress and getting ill: Take care of yourselves as the end of term approaches. Flu vaccinations: If you have a chronic disease like asthma or diabetes, please get a flu vaccination. The telephone number is on my board. For travel bursaries, will there be ones next term for easter holidays? Miquela:Yes, every term I get £150 and £200 for summer term.

Treasurer: Dan Baxter

My main thing has been the budget which I will be doing in a moment, apart from that, the money request deadline is this time next week.

Senior DSU Rep: Jonny Hays

Remember to vote for NUS national elections and opinion polls online. Council tomorrow at 8pm in hild bede. DSU campaigns are planning a big campaign next term, watch out. Helen Smith; What is Roddy’s motion? Jonny: I sit on campaigns and someone on presidents sits on campaigns, it isn’t necessary that someone sits on the two.

Services Manager: Hannah Sargeant

I don’t have anything major to report, stash, coca cola etc has come up in emails or this week. Matriculation photo people are being rubbish and haven’t given them to me, I will be onto them. There will be trouble!

Social Secretary: Anna McMullen

Thank you for coming to the bailey ball. If you still want photos you can order online. Christmas formal is coming up, still 50 places so do buy your tickets, it is next Monday. Megan Taylor: What time will the panto be? Anna:10ish

Communications Officer: Rob Reeve

Over the last couple of weeks I have been sorting out the address list. The first draft is now online and is available through DUO in order that only John’s people can access it. If people could check that the details are correct as I am sure there will be some mistakes and there are several mobile numbers missing I can then correct it ready for Christmas.

Bar Treasurer: Hannah Pearce in for James

The bar made lots of money from the Bailey Ball. The university are investigating later bar opening times. The duck events raised a lot of money for charity. Cocktail list is up and running. I’m sure you have noticed the bar decorations. The last Tuesday of term there will be a Christmas themed bar event so search for your santa suits.

Cranmer President: Arun Arora

This Friday is Cranmer’s end of term do. In addition to karaoke there will be sketches and food, if you want to come it is £10. You can get tickets from Matt Knox. Tomorrow in Cranmer Common Room we are having a motion as to whether it should be a dry event. We don’t currently have dry events but it has been recognised that there are people who feel uncomfortable with the “culture of alcohol” which is seen around out social events. There are also some recovering alcoholics in our community. The question is what do we do about it and we are not entirely sure, do we make all events dry, do we have dry tables/non dry tables or do we have a dry event. We have tried to debate it once, we are trying again. There was upset and tears. If you have thoughts/comments I would be happy to hear them. Ben Harrison: Is it hymns on the karaoke? Arun: Not a hymn in sight. Anna McMullen: Where is meeting Arun: Leech Hall, 11:20. If you would like to come it would be fine, but let me know as technically you would be there as a guest.

MCR President: Lisa Mol

MCR are doing lots of website things at the moment so we have a nice info point. Anyone who is thinking of doing a postgrad, it’s a lot of fun. I can help you out, am currently on my third degree and can help you convince people to give you money and know you are worth keeping. Deadlines come earlier than you think.

Personal Development Program (PDP): Introduction

Katie Mackay: We are here to make you more well rounded person. Hosts trips and debates and classes and maybe wine tasting, broadening experiences within college. I am running this with Emma. I am a resident tutor here. We want an exec. We helped fund the principal’s walk. We have money available. http://www.dur.ac.uk/katie.mackay/ We will hopefully will run self defence in next couple of weeks, maybe a dreamweaver class and a Christmas shopping trip.

Reports of non-executive Officers

None

Budget

Presented by Daniel Baxter

This is the part 1 budget, we have two parts, this is the first. The money comes in from the university and £2 of the £5 membership per year goes to part 1. This is spent on sports teams and societies. Not bar, social events or services, not us as a business. Income: this is a lot smaller than last year but this is comparing to the budget from last year and not what we got in. Quite a big oversight last year. Part ii support is to compensate for that. Freshers has stayed the same as freshers was profitable this year as they were well within budget. Welfare has grown into a group, officers expenses has gone down as we aren’t spending lots of money. This figure tends on prudency of next exec. TV has gone down as standing orders don’t reach £1000. We currently rent some equipment, I may look into buying some which would pay for itself in a few years. Newspapers: We currently overspending but with the vouchers this should even out. Open days are growing so more money. Sports: Dividend bond: premium bond. £7 per year isn’t much interest but we could win £1000000. Darts has gone up to allow them to buy a new dart board every year. I’ve split men’s football into A and B so they are guaranteed an amount. Slightly less as there has been a big equipment motion through. Pool is quite a lot but a lot of the money goes into the pool table and we get half back. Rugby Women has been created. Societies: Choir has gone up a bit, daylight robbery has gone down after the part ii motion. Orchestra has gone down as we agreed they didn’t need £300 a year and haven’t so far spent anything. Swing dance up to full £200. Other: Other, officers expenses down, admin has gone down because we are e-mailing more and phone isn’t costing as much. Photocopying now includes loo news. JCR meetings has gone down as this is first when spent. Allocations are approximate as I haven’t heard from uni yet. Ben Harrison; Is women’s rugby budget pending the passing of today’s motion? Dan: yes Lisa: Do you know when you will know exactly what the MCR get? Dan: Hopefully before end of term. There being no formal opposition, the budget was approved on a general aye

Motions

MFS: Bailey Room Improvements

Motion text
Presented by Roddy A few years ago they redecorated the bailey room. They painted it and redid the ceiling, however, it is beige and brown and hideous. We think it could do with some tarting up, as did the JCR in the questionnaire. Paint, clock, tidying it up, it has been suggested we have a map with year abroad people. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Staff Party

Motion text
Jess: We think the staff deserve a thank you and we don’t give them one as a JCR so we want to have a Christmas party at the end of term where we provide them with mulled wine/sherry and nice food. We will have students serving. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye. Roddy: That is happening on the day after term finishes, 11 in the SCR. If anyone wants to help take trays around the room please do.

Motion for spending: Olav

Motion text
Roddy:At the moment we have a reasonably large amount of money in part ii. A lot of colleges have college mascots. Aidan’s won theirs, but at events like the chancellor’s installation, today at bath bridge, having a college mascot would boost the already good sports supporters. In the 1960’s they found an actual stuffed alligator. He used to sit in front of the principal in photos. I’ve put up to there as there are three options. Either a full body suit, I have a friend who I haven’t had a quote from or a large cuddly toy. Arun: I would like to speak in opposition. I think the spirit of this is excellent, I appreciate what is behind it. In finance committee two of us voted against it. I don’t know if there is a one size fits all suit. I don’t know if there is someone who is ready to do it. I just think the money involved is too much for what it is. I don’t think having a lot of money is reason to spend it. It will buy you a men’s a football team for a year, etc…. I just don’t know if that is the kind of money we should be spending on a mascot. I think it should perhaps come back with a reduced amount. Roddy; a Mascot will last 10/15/20 years. I think it would be important as a visible component of college spirit. If you want to limit the value, I can try and find something cheaper. The reason I suggested this amount was that was that it looked the best. Lisa: Could I request an amendment, I think the idea of olav the second is wonderful, but an alligator is so wholly unconnected to johns. Looking at the logo we have an eagle and a lion. I know Hatfield ahs a lion that looks as a tiger. I think we could get a lion with a crown, something more related to johns. RP: I think it is an alligator called Olav or a lion with a crown, not a lion called Olav. In America we have cheerleaders with mascots. American sites would probably have it for half the price. Roddy: They don’t really have alligators, I did have a look. The shipping cost would make it more expensive. We could bring it back. Sally: It is something to look at. Ben Salter: We made £600 in three days by putting on a play. If we do that quite often I think we can afford this. How much would a stuffed alligator cost? Roddy: About half that Robert Seddon: How does it affect college spirit not having one? Roddy: Its not detrimental, we already have the best, it is something we have as a bonus. It is something that those colleges with a mascot can cheer the mascot, and go in photo suits. Helen Smith: If we did get one, would duck be able to use it if we covered the cleaning costs? Trevs have a duck costume and they raised more money using it. Roddy: I don’t have a problem with that. Katie Carter: If we pass this motion, how will you choose between a suit/soft toy? Roddy: Vote Roddy I didn’t put the options in the motion. Motions can’t come back once they have fallen, I could amend it now. Arun: Rather than oppose, can I ask that it is brought back with different price options. Roddy: I am happy to do that. The amendment would take out the spending money and change it to bring it back to a JCR meeting Megan: Surely if it is coming down to price, could we release some money and then have a bar event or something to raise the rest of the money? Roddy: We did think about a walkabout evening money for that. Adam: Could we amend this to an e-vote with the different options on so it wouldn’t have to come back here? Sally: It is possible. Roddy: Probably more representative. The amendment to bring the motion to an e-vote was passed on a general aye. Ben Harrison: What happens after the e-vote? Roddy: The result of the e-vote will prescribe what gets bought. Megan: Can we also add an amendment to look into other fundraising activities. The motion was amended in the resolves section to add: “2) To investigate fundraising activities to subsidise the cost.” The amendment was passed on a general aye. There being no formal opposition to the amended motion, it was passed on a general aye.

Motion for spending: Mattress

Motion text
The motion was passed by Finance Committee. Jess: I found the mattress which had gone missing in a lock up, I will negotiate with college to see if they will pay for it. It will probably be nearer £35.

Motion for spending: First Aid courses

Motion text
Presented by Pete Hookway Johns sport is going well but the days of the magic sponge are over. By regulations next term you need at least 1, ideally 2, trained first aiders per match. It costs £20 per person, 12 in total were needed. James Menzies: I believe some first aid societies exist, have they been considered? Pete: This is heavily subsidised by DUAU Alison Way: I was one of those taking part. Had we done this next term it would have been £250 per person. There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Motion to ratify St Johns Agnostic Society

Motion text
Presented by Adam Gagen There seems to be some confusion. Basically, agnosoc came about as a lot of people fancy talking about a lot of different issues that are pertinent to today’s life but not through other avenues. We want to make a forum inviting open discussion, philosophical reflection, basically encouraging evolution of people’s ideas. We have been chatting with academics at the university, with people working on current research and hot topics. E.g. the principal’s dinners. I found the discussions afterwards very interesting. That is the sort of thing – 2 a term. Have weekly meetings after them to discuss any issues that come out of it. In the construction of the motion, if anyone finds it controversial we rewrote another I could go into. Megan Taylor: Who chose the name? Adam: Diege and myself: Agnostic represents the people who are continuing to ask questions. We think a lot of issues get down to philosophy and theology. Megan Taylor: But you are not assuming everyone who gets involved are agnostic? Adam Gagen: No, most of our members are CU members already. We want an inclusive way that people can come and talk and have interesting discussions Robert Seddon: I am concerned about the way it was phrased in the believes section. Adam: I have issues with that as well, that was not what I intended, the new motion clarifies what was said. Adam read out a different version of the motion where the notes and believes sections had been amended This JJCR Notes 1. The importance of theological, philosophical and moral exploration at all time in life. 2. That St. Johns College prides itself on encouraging its students to think. This JJCR believes 1.That a society is needed to support people wishing to explore theological, philosophical and moral issues in a relazed open environment. 2. That the society would provide a forum for discussion of theology, phiosophy and morals and would envourage a range of perspectives. Adam: The aims of the society are 1)To be a forum inviting open discussion concerning existence and the human condition, 2) the promotion of philosophical reflection and personal exploration throughout college and 3) not instigating a revolution, rather non-directly encouraging the evolution of your own ideas. Robert Seddon: My other point was a lot of what you have been saying sounds pretty much like the universities philosophical society, johns used to have it’s own society. It doesn’t sound as if it is devoted to agnosticism. I think the name is misleading and confusing. Adam: We thought very hard about the name and considered philosophical society. The particular focus is more an agnostic one. Arun Arora: Given that notes and believes now has the amended version, and has no mention of agnosticism I don’t see how the name follows. I wonder whether given the aims are things most people can sign up to. I wonder whether an amendment of the name would attract more support. Adam: Most of the people who have spoken to about this liked the fact that there was a specific focus. I think agnosticism says people should come and ask questions and not leave with a particular view. Arun: This assumes that people who have a faith have stopped asking questions. Adam: Most of our members are passionate about their theological beliefs. James Menzies: There are other alternative names, eg free thinking, it does seem that agnostic has connotations which aren’t strong in the minds of people going to the society. Roddy: Calling it agnostic makes it seem in opposition to CU. Some people think that agnosticism would be non compatible with CU Adam: I understand people have preconceptions about the name, but I don’t think that is an argument for changing it. Arun: I propose to amend the motion to call it “free thinking” society Adam: Whilst I respect your opinion, we have thought a lot about the name, the focus isn’t the same. Free thinking could be thought of as meaning loose morals. Lisa: I would like to speak in support of Adam, I think it is a good name. maybe when advertising the society you could use the greek spelling and put it in its original meaning. I think free thinking society applies loose morals. Roddy: It still might cause confusion Megan: Can I formally oppose it, I think this is a great society, but I think the problem is the name sets it self up as an opposition, when people aren’t educated in the precise meaning of the name. I don’t think we should up that potential for conflict in johns. There are so many other names it could be called. Adam: My feelings are we shouldn’t pander to people not understanding terms and thus not using it. I think the reason for having societies is for people getting ideas across. Megan: Then why not philosophy society? Adam: Philosophy is a broad topic, people would want to discuss definitions. If people are in a society then it should be for the people in the society to make sure the name is apt, not those outside of it. Megan: As a community are you not responsible for the outward appearance of the society? Alex: I accept that even if you have explained the term doesn’t know what it means. People who aren’t here won’t have heard the explanation here. In a few years time it may become something different. Adam: I think the important thing is not to pander to preconceptions. James Menzies: Adam wants to get the society up and running, if we pass a motion now we can change the name later. Everyone has agreed the society is good. Arun: I propose to remove the word agnostic from resolves one and call it the “a society ” in the absence of a suitable name. Adam: I oppose it. Lisa: There are ways around it, making it agnosco, “I don’t know” society. Sally: I think the proposers of the amendment want to get rid of agnostic altogether A vote was taken on the amendment to call the society the “a society” In favour of “a society”: 12 Against: 18 Abstention: 7 Thus the amendment fell A vote was taken on the un-amended motion: For: 22 Against: 8 Abstention: 6 The motion thus passes

Motion to make the default Secret ballot to paper

Motion text
withdrawn Roddy: People are currently voting for people who haven’t heard husts from by e-vote. We found quite a few errors in the constitution. We have just had a constitutional reform committee with a focus on MCR and CCR constitution. We want to have a CRC.

Motion to affiliate the Women’s Rugby team

Motion text
Read by Sally There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Ethical Sponsorship Policy

Motion text
There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Drum Kit Policy

Motion text
James Menzies: The problem is leech hall is often used for events, would it be sensible to have the kit in the practice room so you can use it? Sally: I think the important part is it is locked away Jess: There is probably not room, could be in the way. Sally: POI It can be booked in advance There being no formal opposition, the motion was passed on a general aye.

Treatment of animals policy

Motion text
Sally: SEC used some goldfish for a ball once and a policy was created in response Anna: Can I oppose, I think we should remove this. I think it was a silly motion that was put through because someone did something stupid when drunk. E.G. for this ball I was thinking of getting a camel, to do this I would have had to have approval which would have meant disclosing the theme. Getting the permission of the JCR doesn’t seem necessary. Sally: I think they were trying to ensure the social secretary couldn’t do it on a whim. Rob: This was a compromise solution. The original motion was to ban use of animals completely. Anna: Could you change it so that SEC take care of animals? Roddy: I agree it should stay in some form Amendment: “TO ENSURE USE OF ANIMALS IN COLLEGE FOR ANY EVENT IS IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR HEALTH.” The amendment was passed on a general aye There being no formal opposition, the amended policy was passed on a general aye.

Elections

Sponsorship Asst/Chair

No candidates

Alumni Rep

No candidates

Roddy: I created this so I don’t have to do this. I want a returners’ weekend next term. Please tell anyone you know why is organised. Most colleges have one, I think we should too. They could do merchandise and send communication to alumni. Our centenary is in a few years time. Dan: Castle had big VAT problems. It was their alumni who paid up. Ben Salter: How much time? Roddy: It is new, so don’t know.

AOB for JJCR

Lisa: Fantastic, well done for the boat club today. The seniors are racing 1.8k on Wednesday, it will be painful, pick any bridge and come and shout. Women at 1pm, not sure about men. Hannah: Wine will be for sale on Wednesday 5:45 before the formal. Helen Smith: We have a duck mafia night on Tuesday in the linton room, £1 entry Mulled Wine Break

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Daylight Robbery Chair

Candidates:

• Ben Powell
• Ben Salter
• Helen Smith

There being no call to hust, the candidate was taken on a general aye.

AOB for JJCR

There being no further business the meeting drew to a close.

End of JHJCR Meeting

Easter 1

Minutes for the JCR meeting 6-5-07

 

Opening Prayer

 

Appologies for absence:

 

Chris Beston

Laura Buddington

Martin Clarke

Ben Salter

John Barron

Bruce Falkener

Joanne Cox

Catherine Green

Andy Murphy

Henry Jones

 

Reports

 

President – impressed with costumes – come as Snow White.  Had Presidents training, accountants training and has met with Peter.  Meeting Stephen Hampton about Margarets rent coordinating with Student loan.  Exam Quiet starts Monday but Orchestra can go ahead.

 

Cranmer

 

12 meetings.  Said Becca is working very hard.  Thanked members of the exec for their help so far.  Hope for a good year between the two halls and said it was good to see Cranmer people here.  Mark is CCR vice president is having an assessed sermon and Sunday is difficult for Cranmer so please pray for him.

 

MCR – not here and no appologies.

 

Will – trouble with formal sign up – sorted.  Looking at changing how it works to make it fairer so everyone can go to some.  Lots of things left over from Katie – has lots of things going.  Lots of things to happen soon.

 

Nick – Updated board with Helen.  Put welfare contact cards in the loos – let Nick know if there are any he has missed. Tried to organise Indian head massage – wants to know interest.  Go to Website to show interest.

 

Martin – Piggy bank – finding feet, done VAT return, meetings mentioned by Peter and Becca. Can print money request forms off the internet so please do that.  Question on the TV room TV as it is orange.  Martin to ring them.

 

Sammy – hound – meetings – elected people and created position of website editor.  Main aim is keep the cap on tuition fees. If people want to get involved let Sammy know.  Awards after exams – nominations opening soon.  Stress less available on the website.

Enoch – John’s butler – Stash order forms, college photos, meetings.  Thanks for the photo and thanked god for the weather. 

 

Charlotte – weekly e-mail taken over, this week.

 

Tom – Klute free on a Wednesday.  SEC working hard.  People to e-mail with ideas for John’s day – 13th June.  Ticket prices up for Summer ball – up from last year because don’t have subsidies.  Leavers get priority.  Cheques into pigeon hole.

 

MCR – arrived – new fridge, MCR ball on 2nd July, See Ed if you want to go as his guest!

MCR pages in the yearbook – see Ed if you want one.  No welfare officer at the moment so see Ed if you have any issues.  Ed still has our fire.  Ed suggested Tim join him after the meeting to get it back

 

Henry to put his report in this week.

 

Charlotte - resignation from BTC treasurer – finally got the hang of it, really enjoying it, Earnest earnt a lot of money. Problem of finance committee shouldn’t be an issue, because assistant will minute. Passionate about BTC. Aids communication between the two.

 

Felix – quite concerned. Apologies for also holding a position during his office. Exec position needs the full attention of the individual. Both involve a lot of time. You don’t have an assistant. Not democratically or organisationally possible.

 

c- not as much of an issue as you think. More benefits, combining many links. Work load of treasurer not as much as you think.

 

When is the term of office?

 

Chair’s ruling.  Motion to change Quoracy.  Needed 50% commonroom membership.  Changed to a third and was accepted but led to a clash.  Constitution takes precedence so motion is unworkable so wording to be changed back so is 50% of common room to be voting.  Taken on a general Aye. 

 

Becca sabbatical presidency working group – has to disband as Becca was on it as President but Becca was also on it as a voting member.  Suggested to take it up again looking at the roles of the whole exec rather than just the president. 

 

Tom put forward a motion for spending for speakers.  We don’t have enough money so may be put off til the next meeting so aim is largely to raise awareness.  Any questions?  We have the right to disagree with finance committee but would require a 90% majority.  Martin reported on why it got rejected by finance committee – we don’t have enough money at present because of their loan to the bar etc.  Included where the money comes from. Also, one of the previous speakers was lost over the summer so may be a possibility of getting insurance.  Motion will have to be re-presented.  Look into other avenues to acquire the money from Cranmer or other avenues.  Also Ed suggested that it did not seem responsible to replace it when it just gets lost.  2 years ago it was suggested that the sound equipment was bought would last 15 years.  James suggested that John’s day without music would not be the same.  From Cranmer – sound with a rubbish PA and it affects their academic work.  Looking into whether college would fund them.  Should be another JCR meeting prior to finance committee.  Becca wanted to clarify that we all want speakers but clarified that we are going to spend the next couple of weeks looking into getting funds from other avenues.  Vote – need 90% - no votes to release it now.  1 abstention.

 

Motion to give honorary life membership to previous JJCR exec – approved on a general aye.

 

Ratification of Boat club positions.  Jon Rawling as Boat club cox and treasurer.  Sophie noted opposition but the head cox is not in the constitution.  Treasurer was the only contested position and so seems unfair – delay ratification to be put to the boat club. 

 

JJCR meeting is over. 

 

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Ratification of chapel reps – Richard Morton and Becky Askey

 

Fresher’s rep coordinators – Ester and Ben – procedural motion to stand together taken on a general aye.  Ester says ben is committed, funny, bubbly and sensitive and created the handbook and was an amazing freshers rep and is very caring.  Ester is the epitemy of John’s spirit .  Knows how to have a good time and can balance going out and staying in and is ‘fit’.  Both can embarrass themselves and know how important freshers week is. Crudge asked if they had considered making someone in charge of bluetac. Ben suggested making the person in charge of the handbook in charge of bluetak. 

 

Asked how they would work together.  Ester said it was very important for the team to work together and think the bonding week away amazing.

 

Asked how the upper class freshers would understand their accents.  Ben suggested they would talk with an accent and Ester suggested elocution lessons.

 

Crudge proposed to demonstrate their bond with each other through the medium of dance.

 

Dan asked if there would be any horse related freshers activities.  Ester suggested hay bailing but suggested that there wouldn’t be any.

 

Becca asked how they would discipline second and third years wanting to crash freshers and steal t-shirts.  They suggested getting 2nd and 3rd years more involved generally.  Overwhelming votes for and no abstentions or against.

 

Assistant services manager – manifesto

Pete Skarrat

 

Wants to be ass. Services manager.  Wants to maintain standards.  Needs a good partnership with Enoch.  Suggests he will do the manual labour allowing Enoch to use his brain.  Phil suggested ass. Services is the most important position.  Gets to decide  what sandwhiches and ginsters to get so would they forget to order tuna and cucumber but suggested that he has seen people eating them.  Asked what he has against Liverpool – from the south but not very helpful…  Overwhelming majority for. One obstention.

 

Assistant Estates – Manifesto

 

Sanne suggested that he has a good nature for the position and has relationships with college officers.  Formals is the main job of the assistant estates.  Suggested advertising for formal sign up.  Put aside seats for the president to invite people and would really like to do it.

 

Larry said he was hot in the outfit.  He said that it was more to do with the clean up after formal and was happy to do the dirty work to help Will.

 

Vanessa said she had invaluable experience from house committee and is willing to go to meetings instead of will.

 

Ben asked if they enjoy washing glasses.  Vanessa said she had washed up solidly for a week.  Sanne said that he washed lots of glasses at loveshack and so is good at it.  Larry suggested it was relaxing and a good way to sober up.

 

Will mentioned that workload would increase next year and so how would they cope walking in from home so how they would manage.  Larry said living in Margarets and has a bike.  Vanessa said living near margarets. Sanne said doing theology and so always on Palace green and doesn’t expect his cooking is up to much.

 

Sanne said that Ikea furnature is not a problem as long as you don’t throw the instructions away. Larry said most of his furnature is Ikea.  Vanessa said she did a desk her dad didn’t do.

 

Martin asked about relationship with catering staff.  Vanessa said she had worked with them as openday rep.  Sanne said he had a good relationship and serves them in Loveshack and Larry said he had a good relationship with them too.

 

No Assistant Comms.

 

Assistant Male Welfare – Chris Gough sent appologies.  Ben to hust.  Wouldn’t propose anyone not prefect for the job.  Quiet so good for the job.  Suggested Chris to be an Eyoree character and said that therefore he could make everyone feel better.  Overwhelming.  A few abstentions.

 

Finance committee rep.  Rory stood.  Accepted on a general Aye.

 

Alex Davis standing for Decs officer.  No call to hust.  Accepted on a general Aye. 

 

Freshers’ Reps.

 

30 candidates.  30 seconds to hust and 3 questions.  Manifestos at the back of the hall. 

 

Chris – fresher’s week is awesome and that is when he first made friends due to fresher’s reps so wants to do the same.

 

Ben – the guy who doesn’t ware much but also is a good listener and easy to talk to and will be two shoulders to cry on.  I-shan standing in for Martin Clarke wants to make all freshers feel welcome and work closely with welfare and organise caleighs etc.

 

Thought last year’s team were awesome. Wants to do a trick and is a student rep for loveshack.

 

Ali – thinking of a reason he wants to be a rep but wants to get stuck into the freshers.

 

Jo – enjoyed freshers week and a good start. Wants ot do the same for next years freshers.  Sees the importance of the role.

 

Alex – loves Johns and Johns is amazing and feels passionate about college life.

 

Jane – was nervous but loved it and down to the reps.  Wants ot make John’s their home.  Up for going out or staying in. 

 

Sam – sternum. Has lots of ideas and wants to make transition as good as possible.  Friendly and approachable.

 

Alice – had a brilliant week and wants a chance to do the same.  Thinks the team should be diverse and wants to make friends.

 

Lou – Doesn’t mind making a fool out of herself. Scary so thinks it is important to have Fresher’s reps there to talk to etc.

 

Larry – approachable – all the freshers reps knew us and willing ot do anythnin and would also be willing ot do anything.

 

Ben – knows from Stephenson what not to do and was an openday rep meeting people who will be freshers.

 

Harriet – Loves life at John’s and stay up longer at the end of each term as doesn’t want to go home wants to share this with freshers.

 

Dave wants to think he is all of these things and willing to go to huge lengths. 

 

Alex – loves people and has loads of time.  Doesn’t sleep and will be here all summer.

 

Stevie – only stateschool girl who doesn’t row, non religious etc… Not in a clique so good link.  Wants to devote time to it.

 

Nick – Really keen to do it and wants ot be part of the team.  Humble, humerous, hansome, etc.

 

Danielle – wasn’t expecting to enjoy fresher’s week but overwhelmed by how amazing everyone was.  Approachable and friendly and wants to make everyone have an amazing time.

 

Helena – is as small as a 12 year old and loves working as a team and want’s to make freshers time amazing.

 

Ali spoke for Jack and said he would love to be a fresher’s rep but not here not sure why.

 

Mischa – either end of the John’s extremes.  Friends made in freshers week will have for a lifetime.  Freshers his age.  Can do the jobs you hate.

 

Steve – from north so simple.  Witty intelligent dignified.  Bad at memory so remembering names = test.

 

Sanne – rep of discipline.  Will treat everyone with distain and keep order.

 

Anna – Wants to treat it seriously.  Wants to get to know everyone. Will listen to peple.  Creative.  Wants the opportunity.

 

Katherine – approachable. Wants to do the fun stuff too.  All round.

 

Ruth – scary so wants to help welfare but fun too – will go out and make a fool of herself but will stay out.

 

Sarah – didn’t know if would like it but does – largely from freshers.  Part of the welfare team.

 

Harry – wants to make it good for everyone. Listens and will go out.  Wants stash.

 

How have they contributed to college?

 

 Hocky team

 Netball, basketball, plays justworld.

 Netball, hocky, CU

 Secretary of SEC

 Worked the bar

 Spiritually helped Cranmer

 Umpired mens hocky team at 9am

 Turned up to 9am hocky

Got drunk

Coxing at 6am

Just world shop

Sports Cu, barbeque

Netball, brunch

CU, table tennis, always awake

Football, pool and itbox

Chapel choir, bailey theatre company, row

House committee

Football and toastie team

Cox, bar cleaning

Cleaning

Netball for Duck

Randomly start conversations with everyone

Teching, Chapel choir

Bailey ball clear up

Rugby, cricket and making an idiot of himself

Not much

Environment rep and orchestra and hot chocolate

Private parts on display most mornings

Hockey, Senior Duck rep.

 

What would be distinctive way to make quiet people enjoy it.

 

Lou – outside barbequeues

Larry – more in bar so not just drinking but also talking

Speed dating

Chilled out evenings – hot chocolate

Barbeques.  Video diary room

Knows Durham so could take them on walks

Bouncy castle

Diverse group of friends – parents day bigger.  Sports day.

Ladies group – tea

Get other second and third years back

Workshops to get people to show what they are good at

Break a world record

Stratergy board games to beat them

Quizes in the bar

Make tea for lots of people

DVDs

Coffee shop

Evenings at 2nd and 3rd year housed

Talk to everyone round college

Sliding doors watching session

Good approachable person

Stay in fancy dress and then follow not out going people everyone.

Fruit smoothy night

Jack – no idea

Lots of tea

Talk to everyone individually informally

Everyone goes to everything but try to look after everyone who is quiet when there

Sponsored neighbours watching

Durham Tea shop crawl

 

Lots of specific roles on the team. What qualities and do you have the time and what would you go for?

 

Alice – creative and has time

Sam – ents

Jane – During the holls sugh as t-shirts

Design background

Ents organising – contacts

No preference – team player and no work

Jack – Going out

Russel – trust and loud living out of boxes so doesn’t want to unpack

Will do anything and will do tech side

Unsensored ben video for freshers

Treasurer

Computer and tech stuff

Any field – creative

Dedicate time

Treasurer – organised

Creative, works in that field.

General overlord.

Adaptable

Will do anything – if you want something done ask a busy person

Video

General dogsbody

Ents, creative nothing happening in the summer

Handbook doing palatinate and likes hands

Jobs on building sites so will clear up anything does carpentry

Creative so could do book and video but committed

Creative – pinapple.  Will do anyting.  Organised

Video – already done one. Loves dressing up.

Works with numbers treasurer

Signs – bar decorating job.

 

Voting.  Cross off Chris Gough.

 

Any other business?

 

No

 Meeting closed. 

Easter 2

Minutes for the JCR meeting 3-6-07

 

Opening Prayer

 

Appologies for absence:

 

Susannah Murray

Mark Stennett

Alison Dorey

Katherine Green

Rich Wylde

Ben Britton

Andy Murphy

Jeanna

Dan Baxter

Anthony Lees-Smith

Helen Jenkins

 

Minets approved on a general Aye

 

Reports

 

President – Congratulations to all on getting thorough exams.  Exec took time off for exams so if things have been quiet that is why.  Had dinner in Hatfield talking about the residents charge going up and how we can make it value for money and affordable for students.  Keep appealing for everything being what we pay for.  Also talking about 33 week lets offering Christmas holidays for free.  Because Chad’s and John’s are independent we don’t have to follow this and it is something we will do if the university does it but we will wait and see if this happens.  Had formal at Chads and relationships are going well and they have a good wine cellar so communications between the bars will happen.  Had college council which went on for 5 hours but was useful.  Will keep informed of anything interesting.  Finance committee.  Principles walk on the 16th.  Get a coach from John’s to Bamburgh and options for long or short walk and open to MCR and CCR.  Third years get library books back soon as can’t graduate if you don’t get them back.  Made sheet and summer Shakespeare is in fact on 15th not 16th.

 

Cranmer – Goodbye to leavers from John’s hall and wish them all the best.  Leave names for Cranmer and they will pray for you over the next year.  Cranmer took a kicking in college council which is unfair.  Cranmer are back the last week of September and they have a welcome dinner in the first week of October so Fresher’s reps and exec are invited.  JJCR is going well and are working much tighter together.  Martin doing a fantastic job.

 

MCR – Lost phone but Becca found it.  MCR ball at Castle is on July 1st.  Moving MCR premises possibly.  If you want to become a postgraduate see Ed and he can give advice.  Advises to go on Principle’s walk.

Will – Has done very little and had exam on same day as every committee.  Nothing much happening becase there is very little money.  Hand in keys when you leave!  Leavers will not get deposit back and first years will have to pay.

 

Nick – Indian Head massages went well.  Could those who went give feedback to compare companies.  Travel bursary deadline is soon.  It is JJCR not JHJCR.  For Margaret’s students – the first payment is before student loan comes in but individual circumstances may be negotiated – be aware though.

 

Martin – Thank you to Peter.  Looking into finances for CCR as they have not received any money due to controversy over whether they are part of the university.  Money situation is better and thanks to those who have spent on JCR facilities but asked if people would not put newspaper in the holes as it is not what the newspaper is for! Debtors list being activated so those on it will not be able to use the bar or shop.

 

Sammy – Hope all enjoyed free events over exams.  Had DSU meetings discussing student awards.  General meeting on Tuesday discussing whether should campaign for longer library hours.  Positions up for election in this week.

 

Enoch – Thank you to those who worked the shop.  Made £300 in the shop last month which was good.  Still special offers this month.  Stash orders have been put through and stash should be arriving soon.  Just to clarify there will be Sandwiches and Ginsters but there will be no more orders for chocolate and crisps for

 

Charlotte – weekly e-mail taken over, this week. TW on the internet.

 

Tom – Mainly been in research – been at Aidens all day researching.  Go to John’s day.  Summer ball – going to be massive.  Pay your cheques in. Lots of ents.  Anyone who wants a ticket but doesn’t have one email Tom and he will try and sort it out for you.  Leavers formal – tickets on sale soon.

 

Henry – Meetings – mainly about procedures.  Fruit in the Pimms season.  Any other drinks – let Henry know.  Doing well especially over the exam period and the change of Carlesburg has been good.  Plastics – please don’t leave the bar with glass. 2 ents – one dressing up – heros and gods other acoustic evening.

 

Ed – whiskey shop?

 

Henry – Nussel doesn’t see it as appropriate but doing best with it.

 

Discussion – JCR has a room ballot policy for fourth year linguists.  Have to have discussions every year to see if we are going to do this.  No questions and taken on a general aye.

 

Motion for spending on new croquet equipment.

Dave – College don’t have a functional croquet set and wants to buy a new one costing £189 and will be durable. 

Passed by finance committee so can oppose it.

Ed – can we keep it more secure?

Will - possible to use a cleaners cupboard and lock it away. 

Becca – all other bailey colleges are spending as much so necessary.

Taken on a general aye.

 

Conference policy up for renewal.  College booked college over graduation and policy was passed 3 years ago to allow a proportional amount of time after term. Policy taken on a general aye.

 

BEC pubs – job is to publicise all bar events.  Problem – have not been enough publishing before events so not well attended.  Don’t need to be artistic just need to do eye catching things.  No candidates so rolls over.

 

Alumni rep – rolls over

 

Societies officer – I-Shan standing.  Tim Marshall proposed and Martin Clarke seconded.  Ed called I-shan to hust.  Societies are a big part of why people come to Durham and that is why that is important.  Some societies are struggling and could do with help.  Accepted on a general aye.

 

LGBTA rep – no nominations submitted. 

 

Byron Romain proposed Sarah Dewhurst seconded Richard Kelley

Kim Edwards proposed

 

Byron – good because have been involved and has been to most LGBTA meetings.  Publicity for LGBTA.  Difficult being LGBT in John’s and will take people along to meetings as go too.

 

Kim – wanting to continue and loved being LGBTA rep.  Has experienced representing students.  Has loads of ideas and wants time over the summer to do that.

 

Sarah suggested they stand together. 

 

Agreed to stand together and procedural motion was passed to allow them to do this and accepted on a general Aye.

 

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Motions – yearbook policy renewal.  Lee questioned what would happen if the document was not submitted 3 weeks before.

Reply that it is just to get the reps to be on track with what they are meant to be doing.  Enoch reported that for this year it is on track.

 

Accepted on a general aye.

 

Ass. Comms – no candidates.

 

End of meeting.

Easter 3

JJCR Meeting 14th June 2007 

Opening prayer.

 Apologies: 

Claire Gorge

 

Becca – Thanks to SEC for John’s day.  Staff are happy and best John’s day SH has been to.  Also thanks to the exec.  College going through a difficult patch which means that we are expecting fewer students than we budgeted for arriving in September due to statistical variations.  Sharing the effects with Cranmer.  Improvements they were going to make cannot be made.  Principal’s walk – appologies for miscommunication.  Another coach has been booked and all those who have e-mailed Becca have places but need to sign up on the sheet.  40 ish places left.  Meeting is on a Thursday as we were trying to coincide with Cranmer terms but missed it by a week as they finish next Friday not this.

 

Mark representing Cranmer – Not a lot to report as most of Cranmer have gone home.  Only about 30 methodists left who go home tomorrow.  Pete is in America.

 

Ed – MCR ball deadline for tickets is the 22nd June.  Ed leaving for 5 weeks so can go through Ian Kid or John Sivill.

 

Will – College in a bit of trouble and to counteract effects they have invited students from other colleges to move into Margarets.  Has been sorted by Becca and the Senior Tutor.  23 and 28 will not be available unless you are an international student.  If you are living in Margarets come on Monday at 10am other than the one flat who gets a specific flat and the ballot will be done then.

 

Nick – Been to finance committee and a few execs.  Done welfare blurb for freshers handbook and has been counting condoms and rape alarms.  Deadline for travel bursaries are tomorrow e-mail Nick.

 

Martin – Appologies for the TV still being part broken.  Been doing the budget – will come up later.  Been making sure all is up to date.  Accounts for the bar are now better.  Thanks to Siobhan and Will.  JCR subscriptions will be discussed later.  Money request deadline is Monday.  Please e-mail johns-treasurer not Martin’s personal account as makes it easier.  Yearbook – please send cheques as debtors list is being activated before the end of the weekend.  Cheques were paid in today so they should go out

 

Charlotte – TW busy, minutes for exec meetings on the internet. TW on the internet. Re-registered e-mail accounts.

-no TW in margrets?

-Sorry, Donald said he’d taken them.

 

Sammy – Busy – had Durham Student awards and congratulations to Felix on his award.  University wants to move the counselling service up to behind Hild Bede so please let feelings be felt.  Had DSU exec meeting in Stockton.  People graduationg this year will get the new design.  Changes happening to the night bus.  Could be a decision over the summer.  Sammy, Nick and Becca will be consulted English department are on three locations and want to be on two which is why it is being moved.

 - what power does the DSU have to stop it?

 - Not happening in the near future.

 

Enoch – college stash has arrived so please come and collect it from the flat and cross off your name from the list.  Shop has made about £700 and there will be a sale next week.  Please do come to the shop for bargains.  If you would like to sell your gown please see Enoch – will buy second hand gowns for £15 if they are in good condition.   - Advertised that for John’s day that there would be sandwiches and there weren’t any.

-          they arrived at 12:30 so there were sandwiches

 

Tom – John’s day – mostly cleaned up and thanks to the SEC.  Took the whole SEC a month to organise it and there was a whole team to help.  Saw a lot of John’s spirit yesterday and hope all enjoyed it.  A table plan for the summer ball will go up tonight.  Third and fourth years can sign up only.  All the tickets are sold.  Any problems please see Tom.  Finalists formal - £5, leavers get priority and they will be sold in the dining room over the weekend.

 

Henry – Thank you for drinking responsibly.  Thank you to the bar team who were up til 7 sorting the cellar.  The ales – had to serve them out of the casks as the cellar equipment couldn’t cope.  It is being changed over the next couple of weeks or over the summer.  There will be cut prices on cast ales etc but not on spirits. Please be polite to staff, especially at kicking out time otherwise you may be banned.

 Discussion:Budget and JJCR fees 

Had a long discussion at finance committee.  As per constitution have to bring it to the JCR.  Going up again this year.  Every commonroom set their own.  Talking about to John’s Hall.  Going up to £60.  £20 per year.  Still the cheapest in Durham – next is Chad’s on £90.  The actual split is still under consideration – talking to Becca and Nick.  Thanks to Becca for her work on the Membership fund which is almost up and running again.  Money going into the Membership fund, Part I and Part II.  Extra money in the membership fund will counteract welfare costs.

-          will there be provision made for students who can’t afford this especially as living costs

-          Asked for at the beginning of term and there will be more help for students through the membership fund and Nick is doing a lot of work to signpost these funds.

-          Need to have it signposted as a lot of new students don’t know about the membership fund.

-          Will be put in the freshers’ exec handbook as to how you can get money from where and for what.  More money is going on sports teams and all the money will be put back for the students.

 

-          will be paid on Freshers’ Sunday.  May go out in freshers’ bumpf so people can do it from home so people know how much they will have to pay before they get to the Bailey room.

 

-          Have been the cheapest for ages and the traditional justification has been that we are well off – is there a case to raise it more?

 

-          Trying to provide a compromise. We are scraping the barrel but we are getting better – bar will be paid back by the end of term and Martin is doing a lot to ensure we are financially secure so £60 is a reasonable increase.

 

-          Have we added in the decrease in students?

 

-          Unsure how much money is going to be coming in from Cranmer – hence the split has not been finalised.  In the budget Martin is working on 90 students.  Mandated for Martin to bring the split to the finance committee next meeting.

 

Budget – most things have stayed the same so budget is rough for part I.  Exec meals have moved from part II to part I as has This Week.  Necessary as it is throughout college – hence the increase.  Also a new allowance for frizbee team.  Not trying to store a lot a way – the extra is in preparation for other unexpected causes.

-          £100 going on an anti-racism working group.  Where does that go?

-          Was a motion after a racist attack in college and it is a group which should be running within college.  Welfare budget is necessary and this is a flexible part of the budget.

-          Swim dance society has been allocated £200 and there is no swim dance society. 

-          This year, Martin has not taken any money off them as it would be harsh to take money off people but would revise this for the budget for 2008.

 

Budget was ratified by finance committee. 

 

Passed on a general aye.

 Motions:MFS Environment 

Motion for £20 for Frisbee team.  Passed by finance committee.  No formal opposition.  Passed on a general aye.

 Elections:Alumni Rep 

No candidates

 BEC Pubs 

Publicity for bar events – a couple of times per year. 

Anna Sharkey standing. Phil Waldbridge proposed.  James Tyrell seconded.

 Senior Duck Rep 

No candidates

 Environment Rep 

No candidates

 

Assistant Environment Rep

 

Have to live in Margaret’s.  No candidates.

 College Council Rep 

No candidates.  It is like the governers of a school.  SH, AD, Principal and the rest are external except Becca and the rep.  Lengthy meetings but provide a different view of college – talking about long terms for college.  Held once per term.  Pete Godden standing.  Proposed Phil Waldbridge.  Seconded Sophie Godfree

Luke Wells standing.  Proposed Katherine Slight.  Seconded Chris Gough

Pete – met with college council when they were having dinner and got on well with them and appeared in a video for college council.  Living in next year.  Likes Bishops and likes talking to old people. Good bloak and likes college.

Luke - Thinks he would be very good at it.  Was a student governer at school and has interest in long term plans.  Living in Margarets so will want to get out.

MH – list 3 qualities most essential for this position.

LW - Good listener, put up with meetings, see someone elses point of view

PG - Enthusiastic, willing to see someone elses point of view, love college

PW – What makes college diffee

PG - Financially independent so has more say on financial things and intake

LW - Our choice whether we raise rents and could have own uni challenge team

EMcC - Long term policy change?

LW - Should report to JCR meetings so college knows what it is doing

PG - Recommend the younger ordinands could be included more in John’s hall activities.

 

Votes – Peter 40

-          Luke 9

-          RON 0

-          Abstentions 4

Pete elected.

 Daylight Robbery Rep 

No candidates

 Kit and Merchandise Rep 

No candidates

 Loo News 

Ben Clarke and Alex Sanne standing as a joint candidate. 

Joint candidature proposed Phil Waldbridge and seconded Becca Davies

Alex Sanne can’t do it as he is Assistant Estates.  Ben still standing.

Those who know him know what they would get.  Want to do it more regularly as has only seen one copy.  Don’t want to get just cliquey jokes and want people to send in articles for him to edit and shortern awards ceremony.

-          EMcC – fine line between banter and bullying

-          BC – would consult people before it is published

-          BD – usually funny so tell a joke, possibly a jelly baby joke with voices.

-          BC – joke. (you should have been here!)

Taken on a general aye.

 Website rep 

No candidates

 St Margaret’s Garth officer 

No candidates.  Must be living in Margarets

 Environment Rep  

Stuart Morris

Proposed I-Shan Porter. 

Seconded Chris Leach.

 

Taken on a general aye.

 Sports captains announced: 

Netball A – Becky Ryding

Netball B – Susie Buckler

 JJCR A.O.B. 

Ed asked about Boat Club elections.

Becca – were asked to rewrite the constitution and return so will be approved when they have done this.

 

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 JHJCR elections Assistant Welfare officer - Male 

Pete Godden – Spent a lot of tiem doing welfare stuff.  Was AWO last year and was student-2-student rep and has done a lot of training so would like to think has a lot of experience.  Is a practicing Christian but not CU so has foot in both camps. 

TM – what is the difference between the condoms

PG – Extra safe and extra lube. 

NR – what is your position on Loo News?

PG – fine as long as not one person being picked on and as long as it is held by someone responsaible.

Overwhelming majority for Pete.  Duely elected.

 Assistant Welfare Officer – female 

Claire Gordge standing.  Appologies sent so Lucy Knight spoke.  Works with children in youth work and does a lot of church work.  Works specifically on exam stress.  Worked on estates in Manchester.  Friendly, good listener and is dependable.  Firmly believes she should not enforce views on religion on people although she is Christian.  Studying community and youth work so no exams and

MH – would placements take them away from durham?

LK – a few placements but just day ones.

JT – no placements next year and she was AWO last year and has done nightline training etc.

 

Overwhelming majority for Claire.  Duely elected.

 Livers out officer 

Helen Loxley – very different from living in college so may be very isolating and would be good for people to stay in touch.  Will be in college a lot due to JWS.  Lots of time and very creative – is an arts student.  Wants a livers-out formal.  Going to put a livers out section in this week if there have been muggings or anything similar.  Wants to work on the livers out handbook and do two different ones at different times of the year.  Very excited about continuing to work on the welfare team.

NR – how do you see it working in the welfare team?

HL – connecting livers out to the college welfare team

MH – a lot of work – are you prepared for this?

HL – has considered it a lot and if she takes something on she puts 100% into it.  Has managed 2 positions this year.

BD – is also helping livers out know about what is going on in the university not just in college.

HL – wants a section in handbook as to how to maximise finances.

CG – don’t know many livers out

HL – livers out socials to which anyone can come and make the meet the parents bigger to ease 2nd years into meeting 1st years.

CL – how is a livers out event different to any other day saying come to the bar

HL – provide food.

 

Overwhelming majority in favour.  Helen duely elected.

 Shop Manager 

No candidates

 Assistant Comms 

No candidates

 A.O.B.

Nothing arising

 

End of meeting.

Epiphany 1

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 01-02-2007, 20:00

Related files

1. Agenda
2. Motion 1
3. Motion 2

Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Accounts and Budget
4. JJCR Elections
5. JJCR AOB
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Jeanna Shalkowski

Apologies

• Spud Thwaites
• Ian Kent
• Phil Wallbridge

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye; there were no matters

arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Josh Heald, President

Since the last JCR Meeting I've been publicising St. Margaret's so please go and live there as it's amazing. As an Exec we've co-opted the Presidents of Cranmer Common Room and the MCR. I've finalised some sponsorship with Milkround which will bring some money. We've formalised a donation to Nightline.

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Hello; it's been quite a quiet start to the term; there were two formals and there's a Valentine's Day formal coming up, with a £2 donation to DUCK. I've started clearing out the lockups. I had an informal house committee and will have catering committee on Monday.

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

Hey everybody; this term so far I ran Alcohol Awareness Week. There were posters around college. We advertised contact details for Student 2 Student supporters. We're trying to promote the DSU DO NOTHING campaign trying to stop students running into contracts early. We had a livers-out meeting. I met with my reps; updated the welfare board. Panic Alarms have finally arrived and you can get them from me or from my two assistants.

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

Hello everyone; from last term we had released some money for a Thank You party for the college staff who were around. This is something that Roddy started last year. Martin and I have written the Ethical Purchasing Policy to replace the Nestle policy which fell in the last meeting of last term. Two motions were approved at Finance Committee. Recently the budget and accounts have been my life, heart and soul.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Rep

I've taken part in the SOS campaign; there's been a good reply. If you have a postcard in your room drop it off in the post bag in the Bailey Room before Saturday. Sabbatical Elections at DSU are going on; you're paying them. Make sure you get in the best possible candidates for the job. I've worked on the DSU Board. There's a poster with all the ents that are going to be going on. I'm on a working group on the DSU Exec to sort out details within it. I've been to DSU Council and the General Meeting.

Becca Davies: Is there a Back 2 School this term?
James Evans: No

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Hi everyone; just a couple of things; we've done a few shop orders; if there's anything you particularly want in the shop ask me. There's now a regular flow of Ginsters. The prices in the shop have gone up. With regards to stash, if you're wanting anything, they won't collect the forms until lunchtime tomorrow so if you can get it in by then then do so. There are more forms in the Bailey Room now. There have been problems with the Laundry. The same goes for Coke machines and stuff. I'm looking into changing them. As Felix said with regards to the Ethical policy you'll hear about that later on.
I'm about to tell you about my section of the budget. Services have made a profit of over £5000. That is slightly more than what is budgeted for. We could have made even more. There are lots of gowns lying around that weren't sold. The JWS has made money but that goes to charity. With Toastie Bar, we spent quite a lot on bringing it up to Health and Safety standards. It's now up to scratch and we should start making profits.

Tim Marshall, Comms. Officer

This Week is going out as usual, minutes are on the website and This Week is easier to get on the website.

Chris Leach: Why weren't reports in This Week?
Tim Marshall: The main purpose was to cut down on time in meetings, but that wasn't really working, so we decided it would be better not to waste money on printing them if they aren't of use.

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

The first couple of weeks of term are mainly planning things. Friday 9th is the President's Formal; you have to buy tickets but I'm trying to see if Stephen Hampton can help subsidise it. We have to budget so I'm not quite sure how much it will be. There will be a bop afterwards. The Epiphany Ball is booked for the 23rd of February at the Three Tuns Hotel. Everything's in This Week, but if you need info email me. There will be a joint event with Cranmer from a guy called Andy... It's called Stand Up And Be Counted. It's going to be a comedy night, so if you want to come in with sketches it would be quite fun and it would be nice to do it with Cranmer. Everything will be organised nearer the time.

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

In the Bar over Christmas we did some decorations. I have been working on the Bar Constitution, which is a thrilling job...yeah. Coming up are the BEC elections, so get involved. This Tuesday, I'm doing a quiz.

Cranmer Exec Report

We're electing a new President in the coming weeks; manifestos go up on Monday. We're thinking seriously about how to increase student intake. Emphasising Alice's point about Stand Up And Be Counted... let either Alice or James Evans know if you want to do something.
Alice: the deadline for entries is the 17th.

Ed McCarter, MCR President

Good evening. Things My MCR has been doing over the last passage of time. We're having MCR stash. MCR Film Society is also on the cusp of realisation. Exciting times for the MCR! We worked out a plan; we're going to have periodicals for the MCR. Problems we've had; lots of MCR members haven't got ASSA keys.
Josh Heald: I have a stash of ASSA keys to give away.

Reports of non-executive Officers

James Evans, Senior DUCK Rep.

OK; firstly I'm talking about money. We've got just shy of £3000 in our bank account. That will go up. DUCK Week is happening; there will be events here and in other colleges. Within John's, we are pushing the Jailbreak. On the 11th we're having a Ceilidh. Tuesday is Mr. John's. Wednesday will be the Valentine's Formal. Signup should be as normal. We're getting Q-jump at Loveshack afterwards. We've got a Newcastle night with free entry to Sea. There's going to be a Bathtime in the Bar night. We're doing a Rag Raid in Durham. We've got Stars in their Johnian Eyes. We've got a Boys v. Girls netball match.
After DUCK Week we have Miss John's on Shrove Tuesday and the Red Nose event with Cranmer.

Motions

MfS: Sports colours and arts honours

Motion text
Sarah Hogben explained the motion.
Sarah Hogben: I'm asking for £820; I'm going to break it down; I think I'll need about £750 but I want a bit of room. Last year this motion cost £950. At that meeting, the Sports Officer was commissioned to reform sports colours. We've reduced the number we're awarding. It's only £550 on Sports Colours this year.
The extra £250 or so covers a number of things. Firstly, at the Awards Ball last year there was an award for contribution to college; I want to buy a shield which will be engraved.
Last year we had a few people given awards for college arts. At the time they were handed an IOU, so it's time we honoured the promise.
We're introducing college Arts honours to raise the profile of Arts and to recognise the contribution they've made.

Motion passed on a General Aye

Motion: Ethical Purchase Policy

Motion text
Felix Schubert: Martin and I were mandated to think about this.
Martin Hodgetts: We tackled Fairtrade, Ethical Investment, Animal Welfare, and Local produce. We took those as the main areas and tried to come up with some ideas to help us talk about those.
Felix: It's more of a general motion than the Nestle policy. We're looking at the whole list of companies the JCR purchases products from, and we're looking to purchase ethically where there is a choice. Ethical money and investment are an issue; we're going to look further into having our money invested with nicer banks.
Martin: There is a fairtrade college policy; we are in a Fairtrade university. This brings together a lot of underlying policy.
Ed McCarter: Projected impacts on profits?
Felix: Hopefully none; we only choose an alternative if it's financially viable.
Martin: It's a lot about balance; we want to go wherever possible to get ethical products but we need income from services.

Motion passed on a General Aye

Elections
Felix presented the Accounts.
Felix Schubert:
We start with the Part I budget (the bit we get from the University). It's quite healthy as societies have not spent as much as they were allocated.
I haven't this year transferred funds from Part II as we didn't need it. Most things have been on budget. Officers' Expenses have gone overbudget but that was unexpected and due to the JCR computer dying.
We're looking at a surplus of just over £1700.
Part II: Main income: BTC has not made as much money, but then I would say that last year's budget was an overestimate; Dan didn't have any way of knowing how much profit to expect.
Services made a profit. Social events; it looks like they made a lot of money; we haven't paid for the Bailey Ball food bill yet. College has been late in invoicing us.
We're running on a minor loss, but that's acceptable for SEC.
Just World Shop looks like it's made a lot; they're running on a no-profit basis. All the profits go to charity. JCR Subscriptions are a nice new income.
Expenditure-wise, it's many motions for spending: the Gazebo, the Linton Hallway Curtains, the SMG Common Room. We stayed just below what was budgeted for last year.
There's a breakdown which shows expenditure. Some numbers: enjoy.
Sponsorship has picked up this year as we now have a committee.
We give money to sports teams. The big one to point out is the bar loan, which is exceptional spending, but we will get it back eventually.
We have
in Part I: just under £4000 plus £2500 in a savings bond, giving a total of £6115.
in Part II: current account at £5000. We have a lot of people who owe us money. We bought stash for the darts and pool team. The Prince Bishop event; they went and cashed our cheque for the deposit. We have JCR members who owe us money. There were about £3000 in uncashed cheques.
The end figure brings us to about £10000.

Felix presented the Budget:
Felix Schubert:
It's quite difficult to predict things. This is it, according to the best of my abilities. Not many changes since last year. We've increased areas of sports team spending for those which don't have that much money at the moment. We've introduced President's Expenses to make spending more seethrough. I've increased the Newspaper budget as our supplier went bust. If I didn't increase that budget we wouldn't be able to have all the usual newspapers.
Next page, a breakdown of all the sports teams and societies. The arrows indicate what has gone up and gone down. The only thing that has gone down is the money we give to Cranmer, as we're not allowed to give them money any more.

Right; Part II is basically brief as a lot of the stuff is unpredictable. So, I predict a certain amount of sponsorship income. Some surplus from the Bar... it's starting to pick up a lot more nicely. We assume that the bar will be able to pay back the entire loan by the end of 2007. I've reduced my prediction for BTC.

It's your chance now to tell me what you'd like to see done differently; feel free to do so. Take a copy away; it's also on the website. If you have questions/problems/queries, please have a look at it.

Dan Baxter:: round of applause for Felix as Accounts and Budgets are a big job.
Ashley Greenwood: thank you from the Bar.

Accepted on a General Aye.

Elections

Drum Kit Rep

No Candidates

Environment Rep:

Candidates:

• Stuart Morris

Proposed by Chris Leach

Result

Candidate elected on a General Aye

AOB for JJCR

Sabbatical President Working Group

item

Discussion about St. Margaret's Garth

Josh Heald stood up and spoke about Margaret's.
Josh Heald: I know some people were quite concerned about the arrangements regarding the room ballot. I wanted to give a bit of background. This is what College proposed this time last year. It's crucial that they get the money from Margaret's. We managed to stall it by building a Common Room. It hasn't been working, so college need to go to extreme measures.
Chris Leach: What is the arrangement?
Josh Heald: If fewer than 75 people have signed up by the deadline, the room ballot will be changed to
people who lived in Margaret's in their second year. There will be each St. Margaret's person's name in the hat twice.
Esther James: Is that a decision that college has made or the JCR made?
Josh Heald: It was college officers and Resources Committee.
Esther James: Is that something we can fight?
Josh Heald: I don't know how much we could fight about it. I don't know how productive that would be. I don't think College has been too unreasonable. If they had said this time last year that this would happen I'd have had a different tune. They have given this other chance.
Ed McCarter: You should also not forget that St. Margaret's is a good thing for college.
Becca Davies: Why wasn't it brought to the JCR?
Josh Heald: It's a matter of timing.
Katie Wray: All we can do is affect their decision. We negotiated.
Felix Schubert: We have done a lot; it might have been that it would be compulsory to live in SMG to get a room in college in third year. If you look at the finances of college, you'll see that they have reason to take measures like this.
Ashley Greenwood: How much do they lose?
Josh Heald: We had 40-50 people there last year; it's not a big enough profit to carry the hole in the budget. They let it privately this year. This means letting flats out to families at vastly reduced rates. It was a lot of work for college staff. There are 110 bed spaces, each brings in around £3000. College is missing about £200,000. They pay for a lot of stuff which we take for granted. Within the budget, they need this money to come in. This is like us not getting money from the bar; we couldn't spend money on anything without our budgeted profits. If the income is missing, there will be a hole eaten into their accounts.
Ashley Greenwood: What about other things they could do? It seems a little like blackmail. Could they have done a lot more to publicise it?
Josh Heald: The price has been cut to way below Viaduct rates.
Felix Schubert: The electricity system has been changed.
Katie Wray: You now get a rebate if you don't use as much.
Josh Heald: There have been problems with getting stuff started up there, but at the end of the day it's not like it hasn't been publicised.
Chris Leach: Do we and/or college know why people are not going into Margaret's?
Josh Heald: We surveyed the issues: the issue of breeze blocks is about £15000 per flat for 22 flats. College doesn't see it as viable, but it's continuing its ongoing refurb. Another complaint was the electricity system, so college has addressed that. Addressing the cost of electricity is difficult; in other houses you have gas, whereas everything is electric in Margaret's so electricity will cost more.
Luke Wells: The problem was that when it was announced freshers had decided groups. It was an annoying shock that we should have been told later.
Josh Heald: I take your point. There's been a big push back in the housing release date this year. I personally was looking for houses in the first week back of Epiphany Term last year. I hear things have worked better in other colleges. We went on the assumption it would work out as that was what we were advised.
James Evans: How does this affect other policies such as 4th-years.
Josh Heald: The guarantees are still remaining. We still run the room ballot; it's just that people in Margaret's will be given double the chance.
Martin Hodgetts: It's a good resource; the problem with using the common room to market it is that you need people to keep it going. We need people living there to keep the shop staffed and so on. It's just so easy to start up when there are more people up there.
Ana: What you're saying about the walls; everyone lives together in first year; it's exciting finding a house, living in a house, and it's cruel to take something away for third year.
Josh Heald: there used to be a waiting list to get into Margaret's; it's a new thing for it to be empty. In terms of taking choice away from people, only 75 need to sign up to live in and then this won't happen. It's 75 out of 200 people; in the past it's never taken the choice away from people.
Richard Kelly: On top of all of this, people are concerned about being 'forced' to live in Margaret's. I wish I had lived there. College are very nice landlords; they won't evict you if you have hardships. It's not like living in college again; it's a flat. People shouldn't be being forced into Margaret's.

James Rainer: proposed an extension to the time limit
Accepted on General Aye

Felix Schubert: I wanted to pick up on the point that people have already picked up on groups. When you've lived in Margaret's, you happen to live in different flats, but you consider yourselves as a block. You still have people living around you. You grow together as a community, but you still have the independence.
Ed McCarter: You shouldn't glamorise houses; you may end up with a rotten one. It was designed for all second years to go to. It was very popular. It's great.
Ben Jarvis: I don't think it's a case of people not wanting Margaret's, it's more that people want to live in a house.
Josh Heald: Nobody went on the Margaret's tour. It's a shame that people aren't even looking at Margaret's. Halfway through my second year I was at the other end of the spectrum.
David Lorimer: I think people have heard all of this and chosen to live in a house anyway. Margaret's isn't appealing to people. We're being punished.
Josh Heald: It's meant to be an incentive. If enough people live there, there won't be a problem. This is more about the easy things that will be cut when college doesn't have the money to do nice things, like free formals.
Katie Wray: The Senior Tutor said that if Margaret's fills up he will put on more formals.
Josh Heald: I'd rather have my money come back to me, but if you're giving money to a private landlord it's not coming back.
Martin Hodgetts: It's more of a weighting on it than an absolute rule.
Ashley Greenwood: People do not want to live in flats. Can we change it so that other people can live in Margaret's too.
Josh Heald: College did that as a last resort. There are issues in having students of other colleges in your own property. The Senior Tutor can't enforce discipline if people aren't from John's.
Felix Schubert: College built Margaret's so that students would get a better deal.
Josh Heald: College doesn't want to be a landlord to other students.

End of JJCR Meeting

JHJCR Meeting

Elections

Yearbook Editor

No Candidates

Yearbook Sub-editor

No Candidates

Yearbook Art and Design

No Candidates

AOB for JJCR

None

End of JHJCR Meeting; the Presidential Hustings are detailed in a separate document.

Epiphany 2

St. John's College JCR

JCR Meeting

February 18th 2007

20:00, Leech Hall

Opening Prayer

Read by Megan Taylor

Apologies

None

Minutes accepted on a General Aye

Josh Heald, President

Great to see such a good turnout; please keep coming. JCR Meetings are really important. Congratulations to Becca for being elected (applause).

For the past three weeks I have been working on showing Becca the ropes of what she is about to take on. I went to a meeting on the Licensing Act last week. I have been starting planning the College's centenary in 2008-2009; they may fund a ball.

I went to Resources Committee.

I looked into the days of JCR Meetings.

Margaret's is now at £49 plus £6 electricity.

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Hi guys, we've had the Darts house sports. There are some matches still to play. The next formal signup opens on Monday.

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

You can now get safe sex supplies, chlamydia testing packs, and panic alarms from the JCR flat, myself, my assistants. Livers-out handbooks are now available thanks to Pete Godden. I had a Health and Safety Committee meeting; we're looking into who has First Aid training in College. DSU Accommodation Office released houses last week. I'm looking into organising personal protection workshops.

Felix Schubert, JJCR Treasurer

Good evening. Briefly, since the last meeting I've been to Bar Committee, the bar's on budget according to the resurrection documents. We're slowly but surely filling the financial hole. I went to Resources Committee.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Re

Since the last JCR meeting I've been to DSU Exec, and discussed the DSU website. The president hasn't had enough time to do it. We've discussed ents which seem to be aimed more at locals than students. We've tried to get the treasurer to stop running expensive events that students don't go to. From the treasurer, don't sneak into DSU events, as you'll get caught and banned. Housing release week - I'd like your comments. I'd like to hear about it so I can pass it on. I went to DSU Council. DSU made about £3k more than last year. A Purple Radio officer was elected. The Sabbatical election results were announced. Rise Against Racism week is this week, culminating in a Planet of Sound.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

All the stash order forms have been sent off, and the cheques sent in. It's about a balance about when we pay them in. I disputed a bill for the laundry; the problem was that one machine was broken, but we were charged for an engineer when it started working again. We don't have to pay that now.

Tim Marshall, Comms. Officer

I went to bar committee, and did a couple of This Weeks.

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

Since last time we had the President's Banquet and bop, which went well. If there's anything you feel we could do better, let us know.

Epiphany Ball; I have a few tickets left. What I've done recently is having meetings with the hotel. The other thing to mention is Stand Up And Be Counted, with Cranmer. IT's a comedy night with sketches. It's also being done with DUCK. If you want any more details, let me know. If you have an act, you can fill in a form about it. THere's a ratings system, so we can save the ruder stuff until later, so that the Cranmer Kids have safe acts at the beginning.

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

Evening. I wasn't going to mention this, but [Dan explained Bar Committee].

You won't see any bar team elections, as it's appointed by college.

From the bar, we had our successful events this week; Mr. John's and Bathtime in the Bar. BUT. We had lots of ducks, and people have taken them; please bring them back as they're DUCK's ducks. We have Miss John's coming up this week. Please get involved. We now have a published cocktail list. We have jugs available. Come and get them.

For the past few weeks we've opened earlier on a Thursday. The Cranmer people have a Methodist ministry, so we can catch them before they go to Varsity.

I'm selling drinks this evening. Come and buy some.

Well done St. John's College Men's Netball team for beating the girls.

Becky Ryding: If the bar opens at 7:30 do we have to go there earlier?

DB: Well the way we've worked it so far, I just open it up on my own to start off with. If we need more staff, yes, come earlier, and yes, get more money.

Cranmer

nobody was present

Ed McCarter, MCR President

Right. The wheels of the MCR grind slowly.

You may have seen some of my grads at formal. We're all horribly stressed with exams and essays.

James Evans

We didn't get as far as Brazil; we only got to Heathrow Airport. We raised a lot of money this week, though I've no idea how much.

Josh Heald: Can I thank everyone involved in DUCK?

APPLAUSE

Elections

Drum Kit Rep

No Candidates

Toastie Bar Manager

Emma Matthews (standing for re-election after resignation of joint co-manager)

There was no call to hust.

The candidate was elected on a General Aye

2x BEC Decs officers

Dan Baxter: We need people to help us decorate the bar. If you like making it pretty go for this, if you like posters, go for pubs.

Lou Gough

Siobhan Whadcoat

Becca Davies

Phil Wallbridge

Both candidates were elected on separate General Ayes

BEC Publicity Officer

Ben Jarvis

Proposed:

James Rainer

Ed McCarter

The candidate was elected on a General Aye

Alumni Rep

No candidates - manifesto position

Senior DSU Rep

Sammy Hicks

Proposed by Lucy Knight

Seconded by Robert Feakes

My name is Sammy Hicks. I think I'd be a good representative of John's in the DSU. I've been a Junior Rep for about a year, and been to a lot of DSU Meetings. I often find myself wanting to take things on a General Aye. I don't want to just go through my manifesto. I recommend that you look at all of the manifestos before voting. The DSU isn't just a load of meetings; it's important in the student experience in Durham; it runs Hound and DUCK and other societies, and provides a lot of welfare as well. I'd be good at emphasising the importance of DSU in the JCR.

Rich Kelly:

A large part of being a Senior Rep is going to meetings but you also need to encourage people to get involved in it.

Sammy Hicks:

Generally talking to people about DSU and being enthusiastic about it.

Josh Heald:

What do you think are the three most important things DSU does and how would you change them?

Sammy Hicks:

Welfare, Ents, and running Societies. I think societies could be publicised a bit better, and ents need to be more aimed at students. Welfare seems to be running OK but needs to keep on getting the funding; we had a problem with Nightbus.

Ed McCarter

Is DSU Boring?

Sammy Hicks:

The meetings can be boring, but the DSU isn't.

Christine Leahy:

If the DSU was a farmyard animal, what would it be and why?

Sammy Hicks:

A chicken, because you can get meat and eggs for it.

Becca Davies:

How do you feel about sitting on Exec and getting involved?

Sammy Hicks:

DSU involves meetings mainly, so I'd be able to give time to support other exec members.

Becca Davies:

I went to my first general meeting and it was long and dull. Not many people come. There's a struggle to get people to meetings in John's let alone DSU. How would you get people to come.

Sammy Hicks: They've got a lot better this year. The first meetings I went to were too long, up to 3 hours. It's about finding people who would be interested.

Richard Kelly:

DSU is the body which represents us to NUS. NUS isn't very popular in Durham, and that it might be a talking shop for political groups.

Sammy Hicks:

There are positive things that the NUS provides, such as discount cards and low prices in shops. You have to discuss it with students.

Richard Kelly:

Beyond the discounts and the deals with NUSSL, what else?

Sammy Hicks:
It's important in that it's for recognition in the wider country.

AOB

Close of meeting

 

JHJCR Meeting

Vice-Chair

Phil Wallbridge

Phil husted: I would like to be Vice-Chair to keep Sophie company. I see this as a two-pronged job. I will support Sophie. and I will be Senior Returning Officer.

Becca Davies: VC is seen as a button pusher. It's more than that. Do you mind the definition?

PW: I'm happy to sit there anonymously clicking my mouse.

Ed McCarter: What would your greatest weakness as VC be?

PW: I might be over-zealous. I might click my mouse button twice.

Richard Kelly: If it's done electronically why do you need a key to the ballot box?

PW: you can ask for a paper ballot for some elections. you then need the box.

Candidate: Overwhelming

RON 0

Yearbook Editor

Megan Taylor

Proposed by

Andrew Griffiths

Seconded by

Harry Walker

Megan said that she intended to work with a good group of people to get the yearbook done.

Katie Wray: Who is the group of people?

they stood up

Josh Heald: How do you plan on getting people to get their entries in on time?

Megan Taylor: There are people who hadn't dropped out of the room ballot and I emailed them repeatedly.

Martin Hodgetts: How much are you willing to put on the Services Manager.

Megs: I am anal about organisation. I will take it on myself.

Dan Baxter: It's been tricky to make a profit

Megs: It's not primarily a profit exercise. We'd however like to get sponsorship involved.

Katie Wray: Do you know enough gossip for the snog tree?

Megs: I am friends with Crudge and Ali.

Candidate: over whelming

RON: 0

abstentions: 0

Yearbook Sub-editor

Christine Gaston and

Katie McCraw

Joint Candidature

proposed by Christine Leahy

Accepted on a General Aye

Candidate elected on a General Aye

Yearbook Art and Design

Andy Griffiths

There was no call to hust.

Candidate elected on a General Aye

VP:Estates

Will Holloway

Questions

Byron

I'm intrigued to know more about more than one formal every two weeks. I've found it difficult to get into formals as a liver out. Would it be viable to have a formal a week?

Will

It's something I'd look at. I assume it's a budget issue a lot of the time. Currently the reason that formals are mostly livers in is that it's covered by the food budget.

Dan Baxter

How do you view the VP part of this job?

Will Holloway

It's more meetings, but it's all about putting myself into it.

Josh Heald

A lot of the estates role means covering the things that the President hasn't the time or patience to do. How can you relate to catering staff and cleaners?

Will

When you work over the holidays, you get to know the staff. I'd be happy that I know them well enough to talk to about things. I feel I'd be good as a middleman.

Martin Hodgetts:

One of your jobs is pairing up freshers in rooms. What extra question would you ask to get them to pair up better?

Will:

What's your favourite TV show?

Sammy Hicks

What's your favourite building in College?

Will:

Probably the Cranmer buildings, with its huge basement with lamp-posts in it.

Ben Salter

Being VP:Estates means you should go to a lot of boring meetings. Do you like meetings, and would you be happy to go to lots of them over and over again.

Will:

I'm doing a team project in Computer Science this year. You need a lot of meetings.

Esther James

I wondered how you'd cope with stress.

Will:

Next year I don't have as much contact time. I will still do sport, but I will cut down, but I need stuff to relax.

Katie Wray

Are there any estates-related systems or projects you'd like to change in college?

Will:

Not really; I like the way it works: formals, perhaps. Mostly I would work to keep projects rolling.

Tom Briggs

Are you willing to be a bit of a villain when people break things and do things wrong?

Will:

Yes

Richard Kelly

A big part of Estates is doing up a part of college. Katie had the gardens. What area of college would you like to look at improving.

Will:

This amphitheatre; I'd like to get the ball rolling on that. If you look at it now, it seems overgrown, but a bit of imagination down in the trees...

Felix

Luckily things here don't get broken very often. If they do, what's your view on fining and charges?

Will

I'd like to think that a lot of people wouldn't want to break things as they would respect college. It would depend on frequency and how serious as to the course of action.

Martin Hodgetts:

As VP one of your main roles is to support the president. What would happen if you disagreed?

Will

I'd try to resolve it in a closed meeting. If I couldn't it should go to the JCR. The main point of the Exec is to carry out student wishes.

Becca Davies:

Do you think you'll be able to play a good part in the Exec Panto?

Will:

Acting isn't my strong point!

Katie Wray:

Consuming a lot of alcohol helps

Will:

I can do that quite well!

Laughter

 

VP:Welfare

Nick Robson

Proposed by Sarah Mullins

Seconded by Sarah Trotter

The JHJCR exec Welfare officer requires subtlety and tact. I believe that I have the ability to judge a difficult situation well, both in conversation and in action. Not at all judgemental (other than how I like my music), my approach would be open and accessible.
My availability throughout term will be a further attribute. For my first two years in Durham, I have only missed one night of any term to go home. Always on call when needed, I also like to spend a little time in Durham before the action starts, to get myself sorted-out and I am always willing in these moments to offer support.

The Vice President position requires regular and sustained commitment throughout the year. Having had experience with running St. Cuthbet’s Society choir, I have explored my strengths as an organiser and a thinker. When it comes to organising groups of people, I believe that my confident, yet personable approach has been particularly successful. I have opened up possibilities for methods of rehearsal and implemented them in a manner which has worked well. I hope to use these strengths in the position of Vice President and Welfare. This post includes a minimum of 50 meetings per term. This is not simply a matter of turning up; it requires the utmost preparation. As well as staying on top of my paperwork and providing my own ideas, I also have an ability to listen to others and take advice and criticism.

Enthusiastic and willing to contribute my time and energy into both John’s exec and welfare, I believe that I would be particularly valuable as head of the welfare support system.

Experience in welfare
I have an open mind with regards to welfare issues. In summer 2004 I travelled to Malawi where I witnessed some of the poorest living conditions I believe I will ever see. But in these conditions there was an amazing drive to publicise sexual health information. If anything is an inspiration for this Job, then this is certainly it.

As we have all witnessed, the workload of JHJCR president is colossal, to say the least. And, while the college does not have a sabbatical president, it is important that the positions of the VP are used efficiently and effectively. Were I to be elected, I would certainly offer myself and support to the President. As well as more managerial roles, it is important to note that I have no pride! I will lick envelopes, make tea, sort paper work and clean the flat. (I am employed regularly, after all, as a professional cleaner.)

One of my really big policies in standing for welfare is to increase the sense of community within the livers-out. I do not expect this to be an easy job in itself. But working with the other members of the exec and senior bar officer, I intend to put on “livers-out” nights in the bar and perhaps also livers-out formals. Regular events like this will help to maintain a network of community which I hope to some extent will act as a network of support in itself. It is always easier to ask for support when one feels part of the community which provides it.

I also believe that information should be even-more present than it has been. We’ve seen some great ideas from Welfare this year, especially during sexual health awareness week. Pokemon-style sexual disease cards with the tag-line ‘don’t catch them all’ requires an element of genius. But we should build on this. How many people know, for instance, that panic alarms are available free for all students from the DSU, JCR Welfare and nightline? The answer is always going to be: not enough.

But the welfare position should also speak to the everyday difficulties, which everyone experiences. I hope to implement time-management and relaxation sessions, especially during exam period, but also over the entire year. Part of the JHJCR’s Welfare responsibility must be to offer methods of avoiding the universal occurrence of stress.
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Finally, I urge you to think carefully when asking questions. Difficulties with my manifesto and speech must be addressed to ensure they are thought through properly. Challenge me; and help welfare.

Thanks.

 

Edward Byron Romain

Proposed by Tom Briggs

Seconded by Pete Godden

I was told, in the months leading up to me coming to Durham that I would have an amazing time, that my first year would be the best year of my life and that freshers week was “amazing”. Suffice to say, when I came up I found myself depressed and with a burning desire to turn on my heels and run home. I was homesick, lonely and four hundred miles away from my friends and family. And yet, I am still here, and the reason for that is because of the welfare support system at St Johns. Welfare is, in my opinion one of the most important issues for students at university. Thanks to the fantastic welfare support system at Johns I have been helped through some incredibly difficult moments in my university life. This is something I very much want to be a part of and indeed help to lead in Johns. The problems I have encountered and experienced I believe help to make me suitable and all the more qualified for this job as I know what its like not to be happy at university.

 I have a large amount of welfare experience. Prior to coming to University I was deputy head of my house at school which was primarily a welfare job, and acting as a student counsellor for the students in my house. It also involved organising welfare talks and liaising with the PSHE department to discuss things varying from alcohol and drugs to sexual health. The role was also to help back up the head of house, which I believe is very similar to the role of VP welfare.

Further to this when I came to Johns I ran in my very first term for the position of assistant male welfare rep as I was, even in my first term incredibly keen to get involved with welfare and help the then VP welfare Miquela in her job. I was also a student2student counsellor in college last year. Later on I sat on the LGBTa exec as publicity officer. All the executive positions for the LGBTa are also welfare based. We ran drop in sessions and it was the responsibility of all exec members to help run these drop in sessions which allowed students to simply turn up and discuss any problems they might have without having to be embarrassed or request meetings. This is something I would like to set up in Johns so there are regular drop in sessions every week allowing people to simply turn up as opposed to having to ask to meet up which can be embarrassing.

I believe it is crucial for the person in this position to be open minded. I am incredibly open-minded and certainly do not feel that people would worry about approaching me over any issues they might have. Further more, my previous experience in welfare means that I know how to deal with a large variety of problems. Sometimes it is important for people to know that they are not alone. I remember in my very first term chatting to another fresher after a union society debate. When she asked how I was enjoying my first term I told her the truth and said that I was unhappy. She was so pleased and relieved when I said this, as she too wasn’t having the best time and was just glad and relieved she wasn’t alone.

The role of VP welfare also obviously is incredibly important as it is a vice presidential position. I have a great deal of experience in helping to lead and organise. As I have said I was deputy head of my house at school and sitting on the LGBTa executive committee gave me a great of experience in organisation and leadership. Further more I believe I would work very well with the president elect who I feel privileged to count as one of my closest friends at Durham.

Thus, this is a role I am very confident I would fulfil well. I would dedicate myself to the position and work incredibly hard. I am a passionate person and I have a great deal of experience in welfare support and have through out my Durham career been in roles of responsibility and leadership. It is true; coming to university is one of the greatest experiences of ones life. However, for many it is also one of the most terrifying and bewildering. Johns has, in the past had a reputation as being judgemental, this unfair reputation is something that I want to help change. If elected I would work with dedication to show that Johns is truly a caring and supportive community which will fight for its students. I desperately want to help lead Johns and be part of the support system that has always been there for me and has always fought for me!

Questions

Ben Salter: I haven't done my research, but I know we've previously had a female VP:Welfare. Do you think that being male will hinder your being VP:Welfare?

Nick: I think one of my main strengths is knowing when I'm not meant to be there. I don't think sexually it makes much difference, especially with a female assistant.

Byron: I think it's fantastic that we have men standing for it as it recognises that men have an awareness of welfare. It shows that men have feelings too!

Esther James: In John's we're a tight-knit community; everybody knows everyone else's business. How would you make it more accessible?

Byron: i think a big part of it is people knowing who you are. I'm well known in college. People also need to know where to find you. Making sure that students know where you are is important. Drop-in sessions are a good idea. People would know that they could find me at certain times. People wouldn't then have to seek me out. The key thing is that people know where to find you and who you are.

Nick: I'd like to increase drop-in sessions, especially in Margaret's. A big thing is getting a lot of people involved in welfare.

Becca Davies: I'd like to know why the two candidates haven't been more involved in Welfare so far.

Nick: I haven't been involved in anything to do with welfare in the title, but it's more than just a title. At school I had a few roles as prefects and house captain, but my role in Cuths Choir has been more welfare-based than I'd have imagined.

Byron: I was really involved in student welfare. I stood for assistant male welfare. I lived opposite Miquela. I was a student to student counsellor last year, which was entirely welfare based. Also sitting on the LGBTA exec - all the positions in that society are essentially welfare positions, dealing with confidentiality and often very sensitive issues. I learned a huge amount from that. I think I have been involved in welfare throughout my time in Durham.

Jeanna Shalkowski: What do you think you would dislike about the job and how would you overcome it.

Byron: I think the issue of long dull meetings would be one. But I don't see that as a problem. If you want to do something enough you put up with both the bad and the good. It wouldn't hinder me and I would attend meetings that I was obliged to attend.

Nick: I think everyone hates meetings actually. I think the biggest problem would be detaching myself.

Richard Kelly: part of being Welfare is running campaigns to raise awareness with welfare issues. People feel men's welfare hasn't been addressed very well in Durham. What is the area of male welfare that needs to have awareness raised.

Nick: I don't think you can really pin something down. As Byron mentioned earlier, there is more of a pride in males. As Byron also said, it is great to have two males running for this position. I don't think it has to come to sexuality and gender.

Byron: I think emotions would be a point. i think guys are quicker to discuss a sexual problem than an emotional problem. I've always been open about my emotions. It's about changing a mindset: you know, it's OK not to be happy. I think guys might be happier to discuss this with a guy. I think whether you're happy or not is a big issue.

Megan Taylor: Some things you'll have to deal with as Welfare are very serious. What's your background in professional help? How would you know where you need to pass it on to professionals?

Byron: Knowing when you can help and when to seek further advice is something I discussed with miquela. I learned a lot at school about that. I have experience with knowing when something's a little beyond me. I think I have a good awareness of that. I was aware of that when I ran for assistant male welfare. I know when things are a bit extreme.

Nick: Confidentiality's important, but having said that, duty of care is essential. We are just students, so when it comes down to individual cases, it's done case by case. If one was endangering themself or someone else you have a duty to pass it on. Other issues which don't pose threat have to be confidential.

Katie Wray: How would your beliefs affect your role?

Nick: I see no problems with ethical issues. I mean I DO see problems. I'm not a judgemental person. My faith wouldn't make me more judgemental.

Byron: I come from a rather bizarre religious background. That said, obviously, I've never made any secret about my sexuality. I'm an incredibly liberal person, but I'm also understanding about the importance religion, especially in this college. I believe I do represent a good middle ground. I think anyone has to be able to approach you. I come from a good middle ground which would produce no ethical problems.

Charlotte Ramsbotham: How would you cope with the time management of the Welfare position?

Byron: I am an arts student, and we notoriously do very little work. so I don't think my degree would pose any significant problems. That said, I have been involved in theatre, but that is something I would plan to phase out significantly. I don't think I would have the problems, as I'd put myself all into this job.

Nick: I'd like to take this final opportunity to draw your attention to my manifesto. I've juggled a lot of things on my plate, and have managed to do a lot of things well. I intend to sever every link with choirs bar one.

 

Treasurer

Martin Hodgetts

 The JCR in essence is a small business with an average turnover of approximately £65,000. Something of this magnitude requires, dedication, commitment and enthusiasm for JCR finances. However it would seem unlikely that someone would hold such emotions for a job that I have heard to be perceived as dull, boring and at times highly stressful. Yet the prospect of holding the treasurer position does not provoke any of these negative emotions within me. Instead it fills me with excitement at the challenge of applying my skills to a part of the JCR, which is in every aspect essential for the running of this student body. Without the treasurer there would be no budget and complete financial disarray, Services offered would cease. Imagine a college with no shop, no welfare resources, and no motions for spending on DVD players, Gazebos or anything else. Without the financial structure of the JCR, so many things would fail or falter. It is this and the commitment that I have seen from so many members of the JCR, that drives me not only to apply for this position, but also to stand here in front of you all with the promise that if elected I will do my utmost to not only maintain the high standard set by previous treasurers but also to build upon that.

 To build upon something that already works very well within the set of rules that are applied to it, not just by the JCR constitution or even College but also by the Government, clear ideas and plans are essential. I have many ideas as to how to develop the current structure. These vary from investigating online payment systems for SEC events and stash, through to the implementation of the ethical purchasing policy with regards to banking. Improving the efficiency of the JCR finances is also something, which I feel strongly about, however this must be done without sacrificing but reinforcing security measures in place. Most of my other policies are detailed on my manifesto in the Bailey Room, which I urge you to read, along with the manifestos for all the other candidates.

 The past year as Services Manager has helped develop the competence and experiences that are required for the position of Treasurer, whether it be the financial experience that I have gained working alongside Felix, or the necessary skill set that is required to work in a team like a JCR Exec. But skills and experiences only go so far. Motivation and passion for the role are also vital. It is with all of these things that I stand here before you asking you to vote for me as JHJCR treasurer 2007/08.

Questions:

Dan Baxter: The position is one of great responsibility and has a large amount of power. If the love of money is the root of all evil, how corruptible are you?

Martin: It's not my money. That's one thing you have to remember. My policies involve improving the security of money in the JCR, to make it more difficult for corruption.

Josh Heald: Other JCRs have large amounts of emergency cash in banks. We don't. What do you think?

Martin: It's important to have money there, but it's also important that you put money towards the students. I would propose that we keep a certain level in our accounts that we don't go below.

Nick Robson:

Quite a few execs have assistant treasurer positions. was it a bad idea to abolish it?

Martin: It was abolished because it wasn't used any more. There are several treasurers, so you need to learn to rely on them.

James Dalton

Positions like the SEC, planning things for the ball. I was often out of pocket. We're paying, then having to ask for money.

Martin:

I'm sure that there is a system already in place; a purchasing form for Part II Treasurers. If that form is filled out prior to paying for it, the Treasurer can write a cheque from the Part II account. I would want to improve the rate of turnover for signatures for money request forms.

Felix:

Shame on Dan for stealing my question. As you pointed out, you're dependent on other treasurers working smoothly. How would you ensure that your team works well together?

Martin: Finance Committee, which meets prior to JCR meetings, is important, but I feel it's also important that individual meetings occur, like Exec 121s. Kind of like that. Also perhaps an informal committee where things are discussed and turned around.

Megan Taylor:

Degree, living next year, and time management?

Martin:

Maths, but I've been Services this year doing that and being up Gilesgate. With Treasurer, it's live-in, so I would be around and it would be easier to come back from the science site.

Enoch Cheng:

Which currency do you describe yourself as and why?

Martin:

The Pound, I'm British

 

Comms. Officer

Charlotte Ramsbotham

Hi. I'm Charlotte, and I'm running for Communications officer. I think I'd be good at Communications.

Firstly why I think I'd be good:

I've taken minutes before so I can touch type. In printing this week, I have relationships with Prontaprint already. I'm used to logistics of organising things regarding productions. One of the jobs is sending TW to livers out so I'd be able to do that. I'm involved with BTC, rowing, and John's Choir, and it means I'm involved in College and know what's going on in different areas of College. I have a history of admin activities.

As Nick said, not enough people know what's going on, and I think this is really important. If everyone knows what's going on, it'll be much happier and much better. If people know what opportunities are available to them it'll be good. I feel making what you want to happen happen is a job of Exec, If we don't know what you want, you don't get it.

Having someone who knows what's going on in college is helpful.

What I would do.

I'd want to put more in on what's going on in the University as a whole. People need to know what's going on outside college. I think it would be good to have that in This Week.

I'm a PPE student so I have a flexible timetable. All the extra-curricular activities I do are flexible. I think that if communications are bad it leaves people feeling isolated, so this role links quite nicely with welfare. Isolation isn't fun, so having good communication is good for college life, so I'd hope people can tell me what's going on, I'd like to help them get what they want.

Felix:

We all know that in the modern world you need to know what to do with computers. You need to deal with elections and the website.

Charlotte:

I spent a large amount of time last year on a computer course. Tim's said that the website has been changed to be easier.

Esther: You said you'd try to make TW fun to read. I love TW. How would you encourage people to read it?

Charlotte: I think keeping it fun to read is really important. Livers-out get it sent to them. It's also on tables in the dining room. people end up spilling things on it, so perhaps getting it in other places would be good.

Martin:

Tim gets grouchy if he doesn't get TW entries in on time. How would you get people to get things in?

Charlotte: I'm used to getting people to attend rehearsals, I'm used to chasing people up. I think these are skills that can be used to persuade people

Katie:

Part of your job is stamping posters: What's your view on the Poster Policy?

Charlotte: I think it's often evident that if people put up something stupid it should come down. People should have access to the stamp, but you should be available if people want to put up posters, as people then know what's going on around the university and college.

Tim: Typing and thinking:

Charlotte: Having minuted before and doing essays, I'm quite used to typing and thinking at the same time.

Nick Robson: What's your greatest strength in offering ideas to the Exec and your greatest weakness?

Greatest weakness: talking a lot

Greatest strength: problem solving.

Becky Ryding: Often livers-out don't get This Week until Tuesday. What would you do about that?

Charlotte: I'll look into it. It is available online and in college.

Jeanna: How would you find balancing it next year with living out?

Charlotte: I think I'm around college quite a lot, and next year a lot of my friends will be living in Margaret's. I'll end up being around here a lot. Also I'm living in Hallgarth Street, so I'm not far.

Ben Salter: Things can go wrong, whether it be arguing with the photocopier... How do you handle stress?

Charlotte: I think that I'm fairly used to dealing with pressure and stress. I can usually find ways around the broken photocopier etc. I think one of my strengths is problem-solving.

Richard Kelly: A large part is minuting meetings: it's not the most enjoyable job in the world. How do you feel about doing a job that largely people don't really know about?

Charlotte: It's important that they are minuted. If people are interested, it should be there for them. If you're typing, you're paying attention and therefore it can be a bonus.

 

Social Secretary

Jo Crawford

Proposed by Christine Gaston

Seconded by Robert Feakes

Good evening everybody, for those who don’t know me, I’m Jo. I’ll try to keep this short and sweet, (I’m sure everyone is keen to get to the bar).

Social events are important, they are an integral part of college life and a great way for everybody to let their hair down. I want social events to be fun and appealing to everyone in college and I have a lot of ideas that I would like to put into practice.

Alice has done an awesome job this year but if elected there are a number of areas that I would like to work on:

Firstly, publicity, I would aim to increase publicity in an attempt to raise awareness of SEC organised events. SEC work so hard it’s a shame when people say they don’t know that bops etc. are happening, or that they haven’t had enough notice and have made other plans.

I would also like to increase the profile of Margaret’s around college and particularly with next year’s freshers by investigating the possibility of holding more events there. As I will be living at Margaret’s next year, I feel that I would be able to take an active role in organising this.

Another area that I would like to look into, if elected, is the possibility of sponsorship. This would allow us to make our existing social events even bigger and better and potentially even lower ticket prices.

I would also like to promote our affiliation with other committees within John’s, such as DUCK and the Bar Events Committee. I feel that this is important to make events run as smoothly as possible and believe that I have the communication skills necessary to do this. On a wider scale, I would like to work with the Social Events Committees of other colleges, which would allow us to share resources and organise more inter-collegiate events.

In my opinion, the most important attribute of John’s social secretary is organisation. This is a skill which I believe I have shown to possess in balancing my current involvement at John’s (rowing, toastie bar, social events committee, and my role as interview and open day rep) with my degree work and I believe that I have the determination and enthusiasm necessary to succeed in the role of social secretary.

I have been an ents officer on the social events committee since the start of michaelmas term, which I feel has provided me with the best experience possible for this role. John’s social secretary must unite the SEC team and provide a cohesive voice on the JCR exec and I feel that I have the skills necessary to do this. As a result of my involvement with SEC and talking to Alice, I am fully aware of the hard work and commitment that is necessary to take on this position. As a first/second year (and an arts student) I have the time and flexibility around my degree work to fully commit to this role.

I love John’s and would enjoy the opportunity to give something back to college (and help you to answer that immortal question - what should I wear…?)

Thanks       

 

Tom Pember-Finn

Proposed by Adam Crudgington

Proposed by Ben Powell

 Hi everybody, I’m Tom, and I’m currently the  Social Event’s Committee Treasurer and I think that this is a fundamental reason why you should elect me as your next social secretary. As Treasurer I’ve worked closely with Alice in drawing up budgets for every SEC-run event in College for the past year. This has given me a key working knowledge of the financial aspects of the Committee and also an understanding into the creative side, working closely with every other member of the Team to discuss how much they could afford to spend, and on what. This has given me a great insight into the practical workings of the SEC not only as a whole and also of the  individual positions within the Committee.
I’m very organised and capable of leading the SEC effectively and decisively, as I’ve already spent the last year organising Ents such as drink receptions and adventure training for the Airforce, and so have the ability to delegate tasks and know what to reasonably expect from people and push them to achieve the team’s goals.
 Next year, I’ll be living out on the bailey, close to College, which I believe to be important since I’ll still be in touch with both the livers in and out. I’m also an artist and shall have more than enough time to fully commit to the role.
In terms of what I’d bring to the position, I’d open up the SEC as a Committee working for John’s as a whole, and this means making the SEC resources available to other college bodies, such as the Bar Committee, Livers’ Out rep and CU. Also, as you’ll see on my manifesto, I’d love to work more with the other Colleges. In practice this means liasing with other Social Secretaries to discuss the best providers of goods and services and also to share around equipment, chocolate fountains and decorations for example. This practice will lower our costs and I’d pass this on to you in the form of lower ticket prices. I will also diversify our services to College, providing film and music nights. Of course, the time-honoured tradition of the John’s Bop will still be an important focus, though I feel with a little work we could make these better and more popular too, and I’d definitely talk to the Bar Officer about the possibility of serving drinks in Leech Hall during Bops. I’d also like to consider John’s trips to Newcastle for nights out, as I know these have been popular with groups of Livers’ Out this year, and if they were organised through College we could get a certain degree of bargaining power with clubs and coaches. Aside from these ideas I would ask you, the JCR, to get in touch with the SEC and tell us what you want, and I’m happy to say that some people have already approached me with ideas for Ents, and I’d like to think that this stands as a testament to my aptitude and skills for the position of the next Social Sec. Thanks for listening.

Questions

Becca Davies: I was in SEC in first year. DO you think you'd be able to nag people on the morning after the Bailey Ball to get up and spend all day cleaning up without annoying them?

Joanna: I think it's important that the SEC works together, so that way people wouldn't feel it was too much a task.

Tom: I'm a very annoying person. I can nag. Last night, I was playing rugby in Scotland. It was a job to get everyone out at a fire alarm at 3am. I did it with minimal physical violence.

Alice: How would you deal with someone who isn't pulling their weight in the team?

Tom: This year I've been lucky to live with most of the SEC, so most of the team worked. People who are in SEC do it because they want to do the job. If there was no chance then we should ask them to consider their position. We could always get someone else.

Joanna: It's really important that people pull their weight. If people aren't getting along, you need initially to discuss it 121, then ask the member to reconsider why they're on SEC, and take it from there.

Byron: I'm intrigued to hear candidates elaborate on how to make bops more appealing and more fun.

Joanna: It's important to have a big selection of music. Making people more aware of them; the more people there, the more fun they are.

Tom: I talked to Ben, and thought if we could enclose the area a bit more, and perhaps get some curtains so we can make Leech Hall seem smaller. Maybe some more equipment. Maybe get the bar in. You don't need to go 8 doors down the road from Klute to get a drink!

Jeanna: You're both currently involved in SEC. If you were unsuccessful in this election, would you continue in SEC.

Tom: Yes, as treasurer.

Joanna: Definitely, I've really enjoyed being part of the team and definitely would go for another role to get a different aspect.

Felix: One of the more recent policies of the JCR is not to subsidise ticket prices any more. The JCR isn't really in the position where we can subsidise SEC events. What do you think?

Joanna: I realise the JCR can't really support events. It's important to gauge student responses. I'd like to look into student sponsorship to reduce ticket prices.

Tom: I'd try and get JCR subsidies back, but then otherwise cooperation with other colleges might help. We've all got contacts; let's use our knowledge and resources.

John's Day. That or the Bailey Ball, are the big events. Do you have any specific ideas for these events?

Tom: John's Day is amazing: It waned in the evening, perhaps we could get some fireworks and fire breathers (laughter)

Joanna: I think keeping up interest is important, It is primarily a day of fun. Speaking to people, finding out what people want. Trying to incorporate that.

Josh Heald: What do you think is currently the biggest weakness in the College's social calendar.

Joanna: There is a lack of awareness about social event. Everybody's been very positive about all the events. There are posters up, but not early enough. People often do trips home during term time, so I think we need publicity so people don't' miss them.

Tom: Ticket sales for the Epiphany Ball aren't amazing. How can we make things better? Diversification might be better. Maybe if we diversified, we could keep things constant.

Josh: I don't think Joanna heard me properly:

Joanna: I think first years seem to think of the Epiphany Ball as a sports ball. It's important to emphasise that everybody's welcome.

Tom Briggs:

As head of SEC you're head of a team but also part of a team. Have you got any plans to keep meeting short and sweet?

Alice: How do you stop Tom talking is more of the question!

Tom: Getting down to business is a big focus for me. Business, meeting, hit the bar.

Joanna: I think it's important to get out the way the important stuff. You want meetings to be fun, but it's important to discuss SEC related issues first.

Ben Jarvis

Why do you think there are so many people on the Bailey Ball survivors' photograph?

Joanna: I think it's a good thing, as everyone clearly enjoyed it. It shows a strong college spirit.

Tom: We can take our drink! We can last the duration! More next year!

 

Services Manager

Enoch Cheng

 Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. My name is Enoch Cheng, a first-year historian who lives opposite the JCR shop and I’m standing for Services Manager this year. In the following speech I am going to tell you more about what I believe are the ways that the Services Department can be improved within the College, and then followed by why I am the best person for the post this year.

There are two main areas, in my opinion, that the Services Department can improve in order to give its best to our fellow Johnians: a clearer division of labour, and better communications. It is hard to deny that services have provided an important dimension to our College life. Some of them are slightly more predictable and reliable in bringing in our satisfaction, like the nearly unlimited supply of 5-alives in the vending machine; but some of them less so: like the laundry services in Cruddas. From my experience as Assistant Services Manager, I believe that the activation of the post of ‘JCR Shop Manager’, as written in the JHJCR Constitution, would be one of the most convenient ways to improve the quality of the Services. At the moment, it was the Assistant Services Manager that dominates the day-to-day running of the shop, which, in effect, is acting as the Shop Manager. However, by establishing another post to deal with this area and freeing up the Assistant Services Manager, the latter can then be more involved in acting as the first contact point in college, such as solving problems concerning the cues and pool balls. Assistant Services Manager would then also have a better grasp of the overall picture and could answer Johnian enquiry swiftly and provide Services Manager the information for improvements.

As far as communications are concerned, I believed that both external and internal communications could be further improved. Few freshers, for example, know the opening times of the JCR shop until the later part of last term and similar problems have to be address. While This Week has served its purpose in providing vital information from the Services Department, this means of weekly communication is sometimes quite inflexible. Services Department should increase its publicity in college and let the Johnians know what’s going on and who to contact if something goes wrong. After freeing the Assistant Services Manager from the day-to-day running of the Shop, he/she can be the communication channel between the College and Services Manager, through, perhaps, informal fortnight sections with the Johnians to invite suggestions and produce notices to inform Johnians about the shop and Services Department. There would also be meetings among the personnel within the Services Department to keep one another well informed and the ability to answer enquiries.

I believe that I am the best person for this job because I have the experience that could be used to serve my fellow Johnians. Being heavily involved in my Church, DICCU, John’s CU, Toastie Bar, and JCR already, I have developed a high degree of organising skills and they would be useful in my post. I do make mistakes at times but I am always keen and quick to learn from it and improve myself, as both my bosses Katie and Martin can both testify. But ultimately, I love John’s and I love to serve people. So please vote for me.

On a lighter note to end, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and if you were struck down by flu last week, paracetamol is available at £0.90 at the JCR shop after this meeting. Thank you!

Questions:

Byron:

I have very little stash, and it's making you sad. I have had a problem getting orders in on time, Is there any chance of making stash available throughout the term. Do you think this would be something you'd be interested in pursuing.

Enoch:

I had come across some suggestions. This would be an area you could work on. I have had problems communicating with the stash department.

Becca:

Do you see there are problems with living out and doing this post.

Enoch:

Yes. But I'm quite sure I will live in Margaret's, so it's only 10 minutes away. I'd like to delegate more to the assistant services manager.

Andrew Griffiths:

What super-cool new thing would you put in the shop?

Enoch:

I'm not quite sure of the possibility.

Dan Baxter:

LAST ORDERS AT THE BOTTLE BAR

The pool table at Margaret's. Nobody uses it, and the company wants to take it away.

Enoch:

One of the reasons the pool table isn't being used is because some people aren't aware of it. Margaret's isn't fully occupied by John's people at the moment. There isn't a pool team at Margaret's. I'd like to try to improve the services at Margaret's to produce a community, then the table can be used more often.

Katie Wray:

You have to deal with a lot of outside companies. Are you good at arguing?

Enoch:

I bargained 12 bottles of squash from Dan for £2.50!

Ben Jarvis:

What would you think about keeping the shop open for longer?

Enoch:

I'd like to open the shop earlier, but not too early as to interfere with the bar. I'm inclined to open 10 minutes earlier. The only thing about extending the opening hours is that sometimes we need to return the keys before Howard is gone, so there's quite a limit to what we can do, but we might be able to leave the keys in the letter box.

Emma Matthews.

Toastie Bar is under your jurisdiction. how would you bring it closer under your jurisdiction?

Enoch:

I think it's running quite well at the moment. I'd like it to have autonomy as now, rather than forcing my own ideas on it. The Toastie Bar people know more than the Services manager in that area.

John's has got a reputation for Fairtrade. Could you look into cheap Fairtrade stash?

Enoch

With John's, we have a Fairtrade policy to uphold, but we would still seek for the lowest costs. Same applied to the shop as well. If we find a product which is overtly unethical, we'd rather not sell it.

Martin Hodgetts:

Be it from carrying picnic benches between lawns to getting people to do shop shifts, how do you propose to get more people involved?#

Enoch:

As I mentioned, publicity is very important. If people don't use the shop, they won't be aware that they are able to help. Firstly, increasing publicity is a must. Otherwise, we have to let people know that the services department responds to what they want, so being on shop shifts influences what we can provide.

Felix Schubert

If you were a product from the shop, which would it be and why?

Enoch:

A Tuna and Cucumber Sandwich - I'd always be there!

 

JHJCR AOB

RK: How is the vice-chair performing?

SG: Very satisfactorily!

Epiphany 3

St. John's College JCR

JCR General Meeting

11th March 2007, 20:00

Leech Hall

Opening Prayer

Read by Sophie Godfree

Apologies

Harriet Johnston
Susannah Buckler
Rachel Nicholson
Alice Gibbs
Ashley Greenwood
Andrew Boyd
Ian Kidd
Alice Manuel

Approval of Minutes and Matters Arising

Minutes accepted on General Aye

JCR Lockdown

Sophie explained the conditions of the following debate.

The Bar is not a JCR facility; the bar is irrelevant to the discussion.
I am ignoring any personal comments. If you have any questions about the Exec's performance over the last year they are going to be giving reports later.

Josh Heald: Right. Most JCR facilities were withdrawn from all members of college from 6pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. First, apologies to those who do already participate. The reason for the shutdown was to draw attention to what the JCR offers. We did it because we thought it was best for the JCR. It wasn't a strike. We all continued to do our jobs. The exec rely on the JCR to get opinion, this year attendance hasn't allowed us to do this. The Exec are not the JCR. Joining the JCR isn't paying to get services. The action was taken with the agreement of all members of the Exec. We had the consent of college and did not act illegally.

Questions:

Esther James: If you appreciate members of the JCR who actually come to the meetings, why didn't you explain it to us. As it was announced on Facebook, not all of us are on it and we didn't find out about it.,
Josh Heald: We didn't publicise it on Facebook. We wanted it to be something people realised as they went about their daily routine. That was perhaps a mistake upon our part, and in hindsight, we should have sent out an email.

Dave Hill: Your aims may be honourable, but the method was just unacceptable. As we're educating people in the JCR, it's necessary to show it to the its members. There are two possible actions. If it is found that the constitution was breached, the Exec should have a motion of suspension; if it wasn't, a motion of censure should be passed against them. Clause 1 says that the Exec should be fair. The Margaret's services were stopped. Clause 2.3: full JCR members should have the following rights; the main one is the right to enjoy the facilities of the JCR. You said you withdrew the facilities (did College make the decision to close the rooms?).
As sophie said, all members should attend, but not "must" attend. It's in standing orders. How many of you voted for. Who physically locked the rooms? Who removed the furniture?
Josh Heald: The decision was taken by the Exec as a whole.
Ian Kent: It wasn't the whole Exec; I wasn't there. The JJCR Exec is a smaller body that hasn't met at all this year. It wasn't agreed by the whole JCR Exec.
Josh Heald: It was agreed by the JH Exec on which Ian is a co-opted member and is entitled to attend at all times.
Ian Kent: We are on the JJCR Exec.
Josh Heald: It wasn't an action of the JJ Exec.
Dave Hill: WHo locked the rooms?
Josh Heald: It was done with the consent of Stephen Hampton and Alan Usher.

Ali Parry: You said the locks were changed. Effectively, you need to pay for Maintenance to change the locks and pay for new locks.
Felix Schubert: The locks are readily available from the Maintenance Team and are available at all time. There was no cost.

Adam Crudgington: All very well, this being a publicity scheme. Do you not feel that this has caused a lot of bad feeling within college. Should you have realised this reaction. People are getting involved, but at quite a big cost. I don't think it's nice to cause all this bad feeling, this upset. Do you think it's fair?
Josh Heald: We questioned it at several times. We were obviously aware this would cause bad feeling. We did it because it would be best for the JCR. We're not saying at the moment is that this reaction is fantastic. It is good that people are talking about the JCR.
Adam Crudgington: They're not talking about the JCR in a good way. They're talking about how it's been done. The tone of the posters was very arrogant. It's a bully tactic and I don't understand why this would happen in Johns.
Josh Heald: It was so people would discuss it at the meeting,
Adam Crudgington: people are here to support people who are angry about the way you treated the situation. It's trying to show our reaction.
Josh Heald: It was something to raise awareness. I spent Saturday at College Council. I've been pushing College to understand how much communal space we actually need. It's something that we only have because of people being involved in the JCR in the past. It has caused bad feeling, and this is a shame. But I hope it will give people a better idea of what the JCR does.
Rich Kelly: I know a lot of people who felt the posters came across as quite arrogant. We never suggested we want to do this again, It was just to raise awareness.
Unknown: Some clarification on what the President has said at the beginning. What really was it all about?
Josh Heald: I said I didn't want people to come to this meeting., We need people to be fully involved in the JCR.
Unknown: To bully us to come here?
Josh : Not to bully you.

Ed McCarter: I'd like to pick up on Adam's point about the John's Spirit. In the past that has involved coming to JCR meetings.

Becky: The timing is convenient:

Felix Schubert: We could just have gone silently and let the next Exec deal with it; we decided we wanted to take action.
Josh Heald: It's also a last resort, not a first resort. We've spent the year discussing interesting things at JCR meetings and publicising them. We've done everything we could to make them better attended, and we NEED JCR meetings to be this busy.

Peter (Cranmer): DO you think it's constitutional to suspend the JCR Exec and then take a unilateral decision that affects the whole JCR through the JHJCR.
Josh Heald: This Exec isn't the one that got rid of JJCR Exec and we've taken steps to get a workable exec.
Peter: Co-opted but can't vote.
Josh Heald: I'm not sure it hugely affected other common rooms. It had the consent of the MCR President. All the money on these facilities come from our budget.

Calandre Mustard: I think this move contained some merit. There are responsibilities but also rights. might it have been better to take a vote about this at a JCR meeting; if you'd taken a more democratic route...
Josh Heald: We decided to not take it to a JCR vote, as we wanted to raise awareness of what the JCR does. In terms of a vote at a JCR meeting prior to action being taken, it's something regularly done around Durham; it solely encourages people to come to a meeting, and then never come back next time.
Calandre: What makes this different?
Katie Wray: Had we discussed it first, people would have just made other arrangements. We did it this way so people would experience it on day-to-day basis.
Calandre: people might still have passed the shutdown. We wouldn't then feel so angry.
Rich Kelly: People would have planned around it. Everyone would have done their laundry on Thursday etc. People wouldn't have been affected. We're obviously sorry people feel this way.

Lee Lavery: The Exec seem very keen to communicate with us, but there isn't anything on the website.
Tim Marshall: The Exec is under no obligation to publish its minutes on the website.

Ian Kent: The decision has been taken, and it can't be undone. I'm aware that not many people have attended meetings. We should remember that this Entire Exec with the exception of Ed, will be gone in two weeks' time. Unless there's anything that people want to say, we ought to say something bad has happened. Now let's have a democratic process and a proper JCR. There's nothing to be gained by further arguing with each other.

James Evans: It has happened, but it could be that in the future the Exec could be mandated to publish minutes, or the Exec could be prevented from doing it again.

Ashley Greenwood: You've actually alienated a lot of people as well. the attitude you've taken has made people not care. I know it's their personal responsibility, but they just don't like the tactics you've used. As much as it has worked, it also hasn't. That should be taken on board beforehand.

Felix: We're not kidding ourselves into believeing that this attendance is going to happen every time. The point is awareness. THe reason we wanted this effect is that talking about it is all very well, but people don't know what the JCR does for them,
Ashley: YEs, well that's your job.
Felix: Yes, but if the people who elect us don't want to get involved, we can't do those jobs.
Katie: The fact that we do our jobs... I don't think we need to go boasting.
Martin: We didn't stop doing our jobs., We continued doing the things we were elected to do.,

Emma Matthews: Going back to moving forwards: One of your aims was to get more people involved. You took a poll on moving meetings from Sundays to Thursdays. A lot of people who can't come on a Sunday can't come on a Thursday.
Josh Heald: That's probably why the vote went for Sunday. We looked at when we could book the room, and Thursday was the only other day available. People turned the only other option down.

Ali Parry: There's only so much that written words and emails and posters can do. What you've done is piss everyone off to get them here so they can have a rant. The point I'm trying to make is that there's only so much a T-shirt can say. At no point have I seen people encouraging through word of mouth.
Josh Heald: I can't speak for the rest of the Exec, but I spend time encouraging people to come.

Ed McCarter: I think that trying to separate the JCR from Johns is foolish. It should be seen as much more central to Johns.
Ali Parry: You consider sports; a captain encourages people to come along. It's not been like that for the JCR.

There's been quite a lot of feeling that it's our fault. Do you not kind of feel that you guys haven't been involved enough? A lot of people didn't know what the roles were all about. It's not just our fault.

Megan Taylor: Everyone knows when JCR meetings are. We tried to let you know what it was in your handbook. We dumbed it down. The JCR Exec have done a good job advertising it., There are posters everywhere. It's a conscious decision for people not to come.

Rich Kelly: We haven't been physically dragging people to meetings. This is the action we took. Obviously, people haven't liked it. We haven't done it because it will benefit us. I feel I've taken some responsibility for this issue in this way. We're not trying to punish people. It was the last thing we wanted to do but it's what we've done.

Katie Wray: The idea was not bullying people to come. The hope was that with raised awareness you'd want to come to future meetings.

Sarah Hogben: Firstly, people are pissed off, they didn't like it. It's happened. We can't do anything about it as it's happened. The thing is that someone has to do the jobs that the Exec do and the JCR does. We have a right not do do it, but someone has to do it., We should still support them. They do those jobs, and it's nice to be able to help them. That's what John's is about.

applause

Megan Taylor: As bitter third-years we've noticed a trend that JCR participation is going down over the last two years. We're not sure whether this is from a jaded perspective. What these guys have demonstrated is that this is a problem. Maybe the problem is the attitude that many people going to John's have. If you like being apathetic, you could go to another college.

Becca Davies: i think we've learned a lot from this evening. Come next term and get involved. There is a responsibility from the beginning. From the beginning you thought it was poorly advertised. If you had a word with one of the Exec who are available in Freshers week, you can get involved and say what you want to change. If you're working on an Estates project all day every day they need you guys to tell you what people are saying. I hope that you will come up to me to tell me what you think is happening. To the same extent, you have to give something back to help people who do this.

Dave Hill: Everyone I think wants to draw the line under this., I want to propose a motion of Censure, as a bit of a slap on the wrist.

Sophie explained Motions of Censure from the Constitution.

Dave Hill proposed a Motion of Censure: I don't think anyone would argue with their aims. It should be noticed that we are unhappy with what they do.

Ian Kent formally opposed the Motion
Rich Gale seconded the opposition.

Ian Kent: Regardless of the circumstances, the Exec are finishing. I dont' see any benefit. I think people's displeasure is noted in the attendance. I don't see any benefit at all.

Dave Hill: It's to make it official, to say that the Exec can't do this without some sort of penalty.

Ian Kent: I think if you are wanting to stop this happening again, a different motion should be brought to alter the constitition. I don't see any benefit in it. I don't see that lashing out or revenge is going to benefit. If you want to change the way the JCR operates, propose another motion.

RIch Gale: I second what was said, because I think it's distinctly ungrateful to do what has been suggested. The exec are doing a really hard job to keep this college running. I find it wrong.

Ed McCarter: It's un-John's guys

Dave Hill started a motion of censure against Josh Heald

Sophie explained the nature of motions of Censure again for the JCR at Esther James' request.

Becca Davies: I am going to have to be involved in this as I am now a voting member of Exec.

Reports:

Josh Heald, JCR President

Thank you for participating in this discussion.
Most of what I've done all this week has been at Residential COllege council. We discussed things to do with college strategy. College is laying down a real strategy for five years. Any questions?

Ed McCarter: you said that College Council were looking at using JCR rooms for other things
Josh Heald: SOme members of the council went round to college facilities and were concerned they weren't being used.

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Since the last JCR meeting I've had informal house committee about the end of term. I've nearly finished clearing out lockups. Lost property is at the back. I've started work on a board of Presidents to be put up in Leech Hall

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

I started handover with the next VP:welfare. Thsi week I'm distributing travel bursaries, send me an email by 4pm on Wednesday if you want one.
If you have a panic alarm, test it. If it's not working, bring it to me and I'll give you one that does work.
It's No Smoking Day on Wednesday so we'll be sending out details about that.

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

I've been to bar committee, finance committee, the new signatories will be Becca, Martin, and Tom Pember-Finn.
Please read the newspapers. DOnt' rip out the crosswords as people complain.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Rep.

OK, since the lastr meeting I've been to one councli, and executive meeting of the DSU. One was in Stockton. We have elected a new Women's officer and a new Palatinate editor. We've gone through the halfway through accounts for DSU. It's done financially well in the bar, having made more than £50k more in the bar. That has incurred extra costs, with only about £3k surplus.
There are a lot of redundant positions in DSU. We discussed the University's 175th Celebrations. The university doesn't want to give us very much money so we need more people involved.
Regarding the SOS campaign, the papers for that have been given to the University; they weren't happy with the figures we had. I've attended a working group on Road Safety.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Hi
Since last time we were here I've had various meetings like Finance Committtee. A shop order has arrived. The stock in the shop is going down for the end of term, Stash should arrive on Wednesday.
On top of that next term there are college photographs. There's one big photograph for the JCR, then ones of teams and sports and societies. It'll be probably the second wednesday of term. I met some other photographers; unless they're very much better we won't change.

Tim Marshall, Comms. Officer

I have something to say - I've been to bar and finance committee. I've had a couple of problems with This week, which are now resolved.
Becky Ryding - There aren't any This Weeks online since December...
Tim: They are online - try refreshing your browser cache.
Chris Leach: There have been issues - things don't seem to be posted until Tuesday
Tim: that's the weekend I handed in my dissertation

James Dalton (for Alice Manuel)

On Wednesday, bring your own wine!

Esther James: The fact that SEC have put events on Facebook is quite terrible. 150 people signed up. For those of us who had netball, it was an issue.
James Dalton: It was mainly there to gauge interest.

Becca Davies: [not wearing gown]
uproar!
I didn't make the signup, despite the fact I've got to go there and give Josh a present!

Chris Leach: I know that we're talking about why facebook didn't work. Can we have it as a manner of policy that we don't use facebook.
James: Obviously, OK.

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

Wow. If you've got the year report things, mine's not in there. It'll be emailed out. I'll summarise this now briefly. We had a theft over the summer. We're now solvent again.
Recently; Tarts and Vicars... big success. We have made double and mixer £2.50. I've been to lots of meetings, including Bar Committee. We have a bar quiz on Tuesday. Wednesday, you can buy your wine in the bar, and we have a late licence so we're open until 12, and maybe a bottle bar in the bop.
This is the last week ever that you will be able to smoke in John's Bar. College policy and University policy dictates it.
Thank you to my bar team, and congrats to the new team - Ed, who's here, stand up!

Josh Heald: Can I thank you and the bar team for fantastic work getting the bar into profit within two terms!

applause

Ian Kent, Cranmer President

First can I say thank you that so many of you have come and stayed. I'd like to thank these guys, as they've done a brilliant job. I want to minute my thanks to you guys.
My report will be emailed out with Dan's. One of the good thigns that happened this week was the joint event for Comic Relief. If you were there, thank you.
Like Josh I was at College Council and it was positive, lots of good thinking going on about sports and libraries.

Ed McCarter, MCR President:

Pipe down you lot.
I have been to Finance Committee. I have been to Exec Committee. We have MCR meetings. The MCR is getting magazines and periodicals. We're doing some estates things, general tidying up of procedures, and we've been talking to the bank.

Ian Kent:

I forgot to introduce Peter, the new Cranmer President.

applause

Peter takes over in three weeks' time.

Peter: I can be found in the bar!

Felix Schubert:

Normally, the reports are done vocally by all of us, but because tonight's meeting was going to be a long one. Apologies to Ian for not asking him about this first. If you haven't got a paper copy, I will put these on the website. If you don't have a printer I will print you a copy.

James Evans, Senior DUCK Rep.

We had the Cranmer Comedy Night. DUCK Week raised around £600. We're well over £2000 for the whole year. I'd like to thank the people on my team.

applause

Motions:

Motion to change the Senior DUCK Rep election

James Evans; the election doesn't fit in with the uni DUCK timetable or the DUCK team positions. The new DUCK rep goes in straight into exams.

Motion accepted on a General Aye

Room Ballot Policy

Sophie: This should have been ratified last year; sorry.
It says that every easter Estates checks it's OK, but the policy needs to be ratified.

Elections

Drum Kit Rep:

Tom Vincent-Sweet

Proposed: Chris Leach
Seconded: Martin Clarke

The Candidate was elected on a General Aye

Junior DSU Rep positions

Robert Feakes
Proposed:Ruaridh Guy
Seconded: Peter Scopes

I'm Rob, and I've been a junior rep. I've enjoyed listening to all the stuff that's come up in meetings. I get on well with Sammy, and would like to continue working with him.
I'd like to get more students involved in DSU. Only the purple manager and SCA are Johns-related.
According to Steering Committee, the following positions are up for election at the next meeting.Rob listed available positions in DSU. They are desperate for people to get involved.

There were no questions.

Vote:
For: overwhelming
3 abstentions

The candidate was duly elected

Laura Devitt

Proposed: Laura Duffy

Seconded: Peter Scopes

Hi I'm Laura, the way the DSU is run is of great importance to college. I have experienced tyhe DSU's organisation firsthand and want to get involved. O could bring reliablity to the issues involvbed. I want to give something back.

Vote:
For: overwhelming
5 Abstentions
Ron 0

The candidate was duly elected.

JWS Coffee Shop organiser

Martin Clarke
Proposed: Rich Kelly
Seconded: Ed McCarter

There was no call to hust.

The candidate was elected on a General Aye.

JWS Organiser

Danielle O'Hagan and Helen Loxley
Proposed:Sarah Dewhurst
Seconded: Ruaridh Guy

Motion to approve a Joint Candidature
Proposed: James Evans
Seconded: Ben Jarvis

Motion approved on General Aye.

Hi, we're Danielle and Helen. We're both passionate about fairtrade. We are the only cpollege in the university to have a solely fairtrade shop
we believe we have the experience to be successful. we've worked shifts in the shop and we have good knowledge of fairtrade issues.
we're arts students and we'll be living together next year.
last term we saw an article about fairtrade in palatinate and the JWS wasn't organised. as the college of the founder of Traidcraft, we think it should have more publicity. We could bring fresh ideas to running the shop, expanding the range of products. We're excited about it. Please vote for us.

Ian kent: You mentioned new ideas; lots were publicity related. Can you suggest others?
We thought we should sell freshers packs including tea coffee and sugar. Everyone knows the main activity in college is drinking tea.

Martin Hodgetts: How would you ensure that teh space shared with the JCR shop is used efficiently?
We want to tidy it up and be organised. Also we can work well with Enoch. We plan to be around next year to be available.

Ed McCarter: A lot of people haven't turned up to the shop; how would you motivate people to get involved.
We're going to target freshers and have more advertising. We want to talk to people and to email them regularly.

Felix Schubert: It has been suggested merging accounts to improve things.
We'd have to look at the balance of advantages and disadvantages. We're giving money to charity. We will have to look into it.

Vote:
Candidate: overwhelming
3 abstentions

JWS Treasurer

Judith Robertson

Proposed:Ben Jarvis
Seconded: Claudia Stacey-Ralda

I'm absolutely terrified. I think I can do this job as I'm committed to fairtrade. I think the move to a fairtrade university status is exciting. I've been involved in fairtrade work at home. I know I've got a lot to learn in terms of finance. I am willing to do that. I'm organised and can do this job really well.

Martin Hodgetts: What do you feel about taking the JWS account and putting it into the Part II account.

Judith: I spoke to Katy: if it would make things more accountable then that's a good thing.

Candidate: overwhelming
1 abstention

Senior DUCK Rep.
Chris Bradford

Proposed:Jenni Prior,

Seconded: Ana Sharkey

Husting:
Chris: Vote for me please!

Questions
Ed McCarter: What is DUCK for?
We raise money for charity!
Becca Davies: I found DUCK this year to not be as well publicised as possible. I'd like more cranmer participation.
I think John's is falling behind on the fashion stakes. We need a fashion show.
Chris: That's an awesome idea.

James Evans: This is completely my fault. This is nothing to do with Chris. My motion to change the election date made it look like my election would be postponed; I have to resign for the post I'm standing for this time. That's my fault.

Felix Schubert: Chris has talked to me and Sophie; it's not like he's not committed to it.

Esther James: Can he still stand for other positions.
Sophie: Yes.

Sarah Gadsden: I'd like some bar events, and organised trips.
Chris: I don't think they were well organised enough.

Vote:
Candidate: Overwhelming
2 abstentions

Societies Officer

No candidates
Josh: It's a formational position: it's what you make of it. Do it and you'll have a chance to make John's societies what you want them to be.

Sports Officer

Simon Greenway:

Proposed: Ashley Greenwood
Seconded: David Lorimer

Husting:
I've captained John's football this year. I've been a member of the Sports Council this year. I played hockey the other day for the first time; I was terrible, but a bit of John's spirit there.
On a more practical side of things, I'd like to increase the sports ball. I'd like the sports photos back in the bar and I think it's  a travesty they've been taken down.

Questions:
Katie Wray: Do you have any plans to continue House Sports?
Simon Greenway: I hadn't thought about it, but I'd like to continue.
Martin Hodgetts: What about the sports ball?
Simon: I'd like to make it cheaper.
Sarah Hogben: The Team Johns event was a great success. Would you look to do it again, and would you want to change it in any way?
Simon: Maybe a few more events like that; one big one, but some satellite events.
Becky Ryding: Would you continue giving the girls wine glasses for their colours?
Simon: Yes

Vote:
Candidate: overwhelming
1 abstention

JJCR Chair:

James Evans
Proposed: Sarah Gadsden
Seconded: Phil Durrant

Husting:
I've been involved; I'm senior DUCK rep and I'm on Finance Committee. I've been involved on the JCR since the beginning of my time here. I want to ensure that JCR meetings are kept clear and hopefully brief.

Questions:
Ed McCarter: How many times a year does the constitution say you should go to JCR meetings?
James: You should say all of them.

Becca: Accountability is very important. Are there any steps you want to take to ensure that this is preserved.
James: I think it's best if the chair is consulted before a decision that is potentially unconstitutional is taken.

Sarah: How well do you know the constitution?
James: I have read through it quite a bit. Even tonight a lot of people have read the constitution recently.

Vote:
Candidate:overwhelming
2 abstentions

JJCR Vice Chair
Tim Dixon

Proposed: Matt Crompton
Seconded: Rachel House

Husting:
I'm Tim, a second year classicist;
It's an old cliche but I'd like to give something back to John's. I've got experience in organisation from being secretary of university choral society and Johns Hall worship coordinator. I have to remain impartial and biased, and I would hope to be fair and objective. I'd like to work alongside the chair and exec.

Candidate: overwhelming
2 abstentions

Alumni Rep

Laura Devitt and Richard Turner

Proposed: Ed Knudsen

Seconded: Judith Robertson

Motion to approve a Joint Candidature
Proposed: Lee Lavery
Seconded: Emma Matthews

Husting:
Richard Turner: I've been DUCK Treasurer.
Laura Devitt: We'd like to show former members what goes on. We're highly organised.

Questions:
Ed McCarter: What changes would you make to the magazine alumni get.
Richard Turner: We'd work on it.

Sarah Hogben: You have to have a good relationship with the people who are leaving. Do you feel you know the leavers well enough to keep that up?
Richard Turner: I know a fair number of third and fourth years, and I've been on DUCK and on Finance Committee.

Sarah Gadsden: You say you're reliable. Would you say that people you work with would say you're reliable.
Richard Turner: Yes

Megan Taylor: You have to speak to college staff. Have you been to see Alison Bradshaw and Sue Hobson about them?
Richard Turner: We spoke to Felix about it.

Vote:
Candidate: 26
Abstentions: 29
RON: 45

The (joint) candidate was not elected.

Ratifications

CU Reps

Jane Disney, Paul Wiggins:

Ratified on a General Aye.

Bar Team

Ratified on a General Aye.

Orchestra

Richard Allum

Peter Brown

Ratified on a General Aye.

Discussion: Patio Heaters:

Sophie Godfree: It's been allowed 10 minutes, which you may extend if you like.

Ali Parry: The point of this is to put two patio heaters on Linton Lawn outside the dining room by the benches. The point is to get two heaters installed. The progress is that Barbecue society already has two patio heaters, the foundations are already there, and they need to be moved in. The college council has approved them, as has the Exec. Just quickly to talk through the system. You don't want them switched on all night. The system is that locks will be put on the patio heaters. The switch to gas at the mains means they "can" be switched on, not that they'll be on all the time. I spoke to the outgoing and incoming bar officers, and they will have the keys so they can be switched on. It would be the last term and the first three weeks of michaelmas term, and also for events. Hopefully, we could put the keys behind reception for a campus card, so misuse can be traced. This needs to be put through. The views of the JCR are to be passed to College Council, and if the JCR agrees then they're more than likely to be put in. It should go directly into maintenance in terms of gas. The main point is the issue about the heaters. The environmental issue is the main one. The government put through a figure about patio heaters which was exaggerated. Patio Heaters will be used for at maximum four hours a day and at a maximum of 84 days a year. The cost issues include a deposit for two gas canisters, and £3 per topup. After speaking to people at Cuths the canisters last about a week. For twelve weeks it works out at £72 per year. Misuse of the heaters is a big issue, but the methods put in place should tackle that. Health and safety concerned, the setup at Cuths is a role model for ours. We need a mesh over it, a lock to stop people from putting it on or off except oif they have a key.

Becca Davies: If we pass this motion it will be a JJCR discussion. The issue is that it will still be dictated by John's Hall termtimes; the question is whether Cranmer would have access to it.
Ali Parry: It's an idea that's been put forward to stop misuse, but it can be flexible and is not set in stone. The heaters can be removed easily and can be taken down.

Esther James: Why has this come up again? We heard that Stephen Hampton had stopped the digging of the holes.
Ali Parry: The reason for that was due to miscommunication between us and Alan Usher. College Council went crazy as this had gone over their heads.

Dan Baxter: Just to clarify my position. I didn't agree to responsibility of the bar team for the keys. I do think it's a good thing for the bar.
Ali: Sorry, after speaking to Henry Jones, he's agreed to it. It won't be here until next term at the earliest.

Felix Schubert; There would be a set of keys at reception. Cranmer could have one or two people eligible for taking out the heaters.

Stuart Morris: Regardless of that, we have global warming happening; it's literally heating the atmosphere; what does that say about us? It's an extravagance. It doesn't provide any usual function. There's heating inside if we want to keep warm. What does it say about us when we're heating the atmosphere when we have an ethical policy; is it not a bit hypocritical.
Ali Parry: Firstly, what are the benefits of it? It's a peaceful place to sit. It's a pretty area, but it never really gets used except for three weeks of the year. It's not the best. The one's we've got have a metal dish top which pushes the heat down, with a double thickness rim. It pushes heat further down. As far as what college thinks, it's got air conditioning, lights left on, and cruddas is always ridiculously warm. It's just as bad.

Stuart Morris: Cruddas, the heating's connected to the hot water system. Again, lights have a function beyond heating. They have a practical use. Patio heaters work off radiation which is the least effective way of heating. there are no fans to blow the hot air. We are just literally doing global warming.
Ali Parry: It is true; they are heating the outdoors. The government's figures are completely biased.

James Rainer: I'd like to make a point about college banning smoking in buildings; this'll give smokers somewhere to go all year round.

Becky Ryding: If it results in a motion; aren't patio heaters unattractive really?
Ali Parry: They can be removed. They're light to move and they bolt to the floor.

Ed McCarter: i think we should consider this as two things. they should be functional and beautiful. We want to put two great steel chimneys there to spoil it. functional? it's a machine designed to throw hot air over you rather than you dressing up warmly. What are we saying? We're wasteful, we don't care about the environment, and we don't care about the World Heritage Site that generations have sought to protect.

Sophie Godfree: I would like to move to a vote.

For: 40
Against: 47
Abstentions: 17

JHJCR Meeting:

Assistant Comms
No candidates

Assistant Estates
No candidates

AWO Male
No candidates

AWO Female

Helen Loxley

Proposed: Kathryn Sleight
Seconded: Sarah Hogben

Husting:
This time I'm going to tell you why I want to stand for this. I want to be part of the well oiled machine that is college welfare. I want to support Nick Robson and take some of the pressure off Exec. I've talked to Sarah Mullins, the current holder.
I enjoy talking. It's a large important part of this job., I'd be objective enough not to let my views get in the way of my job. I'd always make time for people. I'll hold this position in summer term. I have adequate communication skills. I plan to attend Nightline training to gain the adequate skills. Please vote for me.

Questions

Becca: Why didn't you stand for student2student?
Helen: It took a while for me to settle in and this is a point in the term where I feel that I am properly equipped to take this on. I wouldn't want to do it if I didn't feel prepared.

Stuart Morris: You've just been voted in as JWS rep. Do you think you can give enough time to both?
Helen: I am well organised. I do prioritise what needs to be done. For the majority of the time I'm JWS officer, I won't be this. I will be around college.,

Jeanna: What do you understand by confidentiality, and how might that work?
Helen: The idea is that people tell you things important to them, and you shouldn't tell these. But there comes a point at which their safety may well be in jeopardy. I understand that I'm only a student.

Martin: To have a chat and be a good talker aren't necessarily good skills for a welfare assistant. When have you been a good listener?
Helen: I feel that at the beginning of the year we all supported each other. I feel that I've been there to talk to and set options that are possible. Generally, being in a close-knit community, I think everyone is part of the welfare system. I feel I'm approachable and that people do come and talk to me.

Vote:
Candidate: overwhelming
Abstentions: 6

Asst. Services

No Candidates

2x SEC Decs Officers

There was confusion over people who stood for positions, raised by SJ Odutolu.

Husting:

Joanna Crawford (Proposed: Ben Salter, Seconded: Sarah Gadsden)
Hi, I'm Jo, I've been on SEC since michaelmas; I think that the fact I want to stand again shows something. I've got a lot of ideas. I know Tom the social secretary as well.

Pippa Crawshaw (Proposed: Harry Walker, Seconded: Jenni Prior)
I am committed to good partying. I went full out at the bad taste party. i worked as a professional party planner in my gap year. I am slightly psycho and I handed work in early so I could organise a party. I've talked to SEC about it, I'm a good partyer. I think an Alice in Wonderland or Titanic theme should be awesome

Helena Patton
I helped with organising school balls. I work hard, and I can drive. I really want to help make things better.

Questions:
Esther James: Being on SEC seems like it's not just a party thing. You work early and late, you clear up sick, it's dirty work. How do you cope with stress? Could you clear up sick and still be happy.

Jo: I've experienced the Bailey Ball clearup which seems lots of fun.
Pippa: Vanish Instant Stain remover is great. Seeing people enjoy a party is so worth the effort.

Helena: I live on Linton B, so I put up with a lot of mess. I get up for rowing in the morning.

Sophie announced that voting would take place after the husts for the Ents Officers

2x SEC Ents Officers:

Husting:

Steph Hannah:
I regularly attend social events. I have organised a lot of bar crawls. I enjoy organising them.

SJ Odutolu:
I haven't organised a bar crawl. I would love to work on the social entertainment. I arranged social events at school. I would love to be chosen to be an entertainments officer as I have a great deal of ideas. I would like to hear other people's ideas for entertainment.

Ben Jarvis:
Perhaps I don't appreciate the DVD room, but I do appreciated a good old party. I have organised bar crawls. As long as you have vodka and music, everyone's happy. More things, more fun.

Questions:

Pippa: What kind of thigns would you like to bring to events?

Ben Jarvis: You need ideas from the rest of SEC as well. Having things that don't clash... making people get as much from their money as they can.

SJ: Turning Haughton into a classy theme would be good.

Steph: A James Bond theme would be very good.

Bex Lindsay: How are you with dealing with angry geordies.

SJ: I worked at three nightclubs in the year; I've dealt with drunk people, angry managers.

Steph: I work in Waitrose; you get a lot of big guys.

Martin Hodgetts: What distinguishes you from the other candidates?

Steph: My name's different!

Ben: I'm male!

SJ: First of all, "I is black!" I would organise events well as I'm not jaded already!

SEC Food Officer:

Harriet Johnston

There was no call to hust.

The candidate was elected on a General Aye.

SEC Publicity
Susie Buckler

Proposed: Rob Feakes
Seconded: Ash Greenwood

The candidate was elected on a General Aye.

SEC Secretary
Kathryn Sleight

The candidate was elected on a General Aye.

SEC Technician

Ben Powell

The candidate was elected on a General Aye.

Pippa Crawshaw asked about standing for other positions had she lost.

SEC Treasurer

James Rainer

Proposed: Megan Taylor
Seconded: N D Martin-Thomas

Husting:
Err... right. I'm a first year theologian. I have a hell of a lot of time. Obviously the money's a big issue., The Bailey Ball turns over £20000. I ran a ball at school, so I am used to dealing with deadlines.

Questions:
Cathy Westwood: Have you spoken to the current treasurer?
James: I haven't, but I've spoken to Felix and to Martin.

Vote

Candidate: overwhelming
4 abstentions

AOB

Josh Heald: Thanks for coming, and congratulations who have been elected or stood for elections. I'd like to thank everyone I've worked with this term.

Michaelmas 1

Minutes of JJCR meeting, 15-10-2006, 20:00

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Contents

1. Reports
2. JJCR Motions
3. JJCR Elections
4. JJCR AOB
5. JHJCR Motions
6. JHJCR Elections
7. JHJCR AOB

Preamble

Opening Prayer

Read by Jeanna Shalkowski.

Apologies

• Matt Giles
• Rachel James
• Spud thwaites
• Richard Gale

Minutes and matters arising

The minutes were approved on a general aye. There were no matters arising.

Reports

Reports of Executive Officers

Josh Heald, President

I've done some preparation for the opening party of the SMG social space. I met our chancellor Bill Bryson and we talked about a campaign to sign people up with the Organ Donation register. It's something he'd like JCRs to be part of. Came up with a few ideas, such as joint formals with other colleges. Went to Resources Committee, which is a subcommittee of College Council and talked about accounts and budgets in college. I went to a General Meeting of DSU and I was elected to be a delegate at the NUS regional conference in November. Has anybody got any questions?

I'd like to gauge opinion on:

Extra formals; the idea is to give it to a sports team or to DUCK. They'd have to have people paying between £5 and £12 depending on money people would like to raise. Could I have a show of hands of people who would be interested?

Chris Leach: Is there a chance this would lead to all formals having a charge?
Josh Heald: The Senior Tutor would like all of them to be free; he can't currently afford to.

The other idea is a potential holiday in the winter. Perhaps skiing?

No hands shown.

One last thing is to remind you that we have a service in the Cathedral for the commissioning of the Principal, and there'll be a drinks reception afterwards.

Katie Wray, VP:Estates

Since the report that came out on Monday I haven't done that much. Formal's opened and been signed up for. Got a communal areas rep, which is Enoch.

Chris Leach: Will the fiasco with the formal signup happen again?
Katie Wray: It wasn't possible to realise how popular it would be. We'll give more notice next time.

Jeanna Shalkowski, VP:Welfare

I am welfare woman. Stuff I've been doing since my report in TW> Finished arranging the Indian Head Massage event on Wednesday. We've been having issues with the condom machines. We had the Welfare Awareness Day last week. Thanks to those who showed an interest in getting involved. Sarah Mullins is my assistant and the Careers Advisory Rep. A few general notices from the DSU Welfare Exec. The Prebends Bridge Flasher has been reported again. There have been quite a few nasty incidents against Hatfield in the last two weeks. It's not acceptable and I hope John's Students aren't getting involved in it. We've had a few cases of viral Meningitis in other colleges. Not something to worry about., The medical centre has moved and there's a sign on the welfare board showing you how to get there. There have been attacks on students. Breast cancer awareness campaign in the next few weeks.

Any questions from last time?

Felix Schubert, Treasurer

Since my report in This Week; Freshers' Week is over and went very well. We've had Finance Committee; we've had 8 motions for spending for this evening. The JCR orders newspapers which will be put in the Bailey Room for everyone to read. Please don't remove them.

Richard Kelly, Senior DSU Rep

Good evening.

Laughter

This week I've gone to a DSU Exec meeting where we've discussed varied things. DSU Exec will send a bus to London for a demonstration against top up fees. The bus will be about £10. I went to the General Meeting on Wednesday with Josh. They still think it's a good thing the University isn't in charge of us. Chat with Alex Duncan went well. Want to announce that there are ents in Dunelm house almost every night of the week.

Martin Hodgetts, Services Manager

Since my report in TW there are now stash order forms in the Bailey Room. Put them in an envelope and into the black box outside. The shop should start working more regularly. If you want to do a shop shift let me know, so I can open it for longer. I had a meeting on Friday with a guy to expand the range that we have in our shops, including Chupa Chups.

Tim Marshall, Communications Officer

Not very practical, but my cloak is made of this week!
I don't have very much to say, but you've read my report. There were some slight problems with TW in delivery to livers out. Please leave TW on dining tables!

Alice Manuel, Social Secretary

Since my report we've had our first SEC meeting. We're planning the Bailey Ball, which is in just under 4 weeks' time. The theme's meant to be a secret, so if you know, don't tell. The big task this week was the Freshers' Formal. One little nag I have is that after formals we have to take down, so once everybody's finished we need to tidy up so the bop can start. There were a few incidents where the catering staff were accused of stealing the wine. The catering staff are awesome and have to stay late...

Dan Baxter, Senior Bar Officer

I've come as Beer Boy, being able to provide good drinks at extra special prices. I'm Dan and I run the bar., That involves working with my team every night of the year, coordinating pretty much everything about the bar. A bit more seriously. From about February to June last year someone was pinching money off the bar in a serious way. The procedures at the time didn't notice the things going missing. The procedures now are very detailed. The bar is currently in a lot of debt; help us out and buy lots of drinks. We've made some changes. I hope you like them. Since my report I've ordered a new stock of wine for Wednesday. If you've drunk Ale in the bar since we've been open, you'll notice it's cloudy. It should now be clear and drinkable. On Friday after the Freshers' Formal; a good night's takings is about £500, we took £950, which is phenomenal.

I'm selling drinks. Come and buy some.

Ian Kent, Cranmer President

I wish I knew about the Superhero theme. I didn't have a report in This Week. Most of what I do involves Cranmer. I've been reviewing Cranmer policies in the light of some of the Freshers' welcome events that we did. We had a referendum about our membership fee. I've been on Resources Committee with Josh. I am the vice-president of the whole JJCR so I'm representing everyone here. The only other thing I've done is to have input into the Principal's commissioning service this week.

Reports of non-executive Officers

James Evans, Senior DUCK Rep

Hey, I haven't seen you all yet; I run the charity committee. Ethically you can justify spending money at our events. I'm happy to publicise charity stuff. The Freshers' Karaoke night raised just under £200... Events coming up...the main one is Wednesday 1st November; the uni-wide charity challenge. Durham vs. Nottingham. Tickets will be on sale throughout this week. On the same night it's Back To School... That is going to be completely revamped. It's a new event... Tickets will be £5 but we will sell them as a combo. The other thing coming up is the Durham Duck Race. 20000 plastic ducks launched into the river. The winner gets a grand. The only other thing I've got to say is that there are positions up for grabs this evening on my committee.

Motions

Motion to ban boys from the bar.

Motion text
Sophie Godfree: Are there any questions about the motions?

Has it been approved by the Finance Committee?
Alice Manuel: It's been approved, but not passed.

Jeanna Shalkowski: I want boys in the bar. Can we amend the motion so that they are, but they have to wear pink.

Sophie Godfree: Alice, are you ok to accept that?
Alice Manuel:Yes

Sophie Godfree: We're running out of time...

Phil Wallbridge: Can we continue? Can I put a procedural motion to extend the time by 5 minutes?

Sophie Godfree: Me and Becca decide time limits on motions; if you want to extend it you can pass a procedural motion for an extension?

The procedural motion was taken on a General Aye

Can I propose and amendment to “resolves as a matter of policy” that if a boy buys a drink he has to buy a drink for a girl.
Sophie Godfree: Alice, will you accept that?
Alice Manuel: No

Sophie Godfree: We need a vote:

For
14
Against
20
Abstentions
2

Sophie Godfree: That hasn't changed, so the motion still stands with the amendment that boys must wear pink.

Stuart Morris: Can we move to a vote:
The proposal to move to a vote was accepted by a General Aye

Felix Schubert: May I oppose the motion? I think if we were to ban boys from the bar we would halve the profit margin.

Sophie Godfree: Alice, can you respond to that?

Alice Manuel: I don't think that boys should be allowed

For
14
Against
27
Abstentions
0

MfS: Bailey Ball Tickets

Motion text
Alice Manuel spoke: Back again. Basically the SEC work really hard and we don't get very much from it except the joy on people's faces. Memories that'll last forever, but no...sort of... money.

We'd like to please go to the ball free. The Social Secretary and SEC change every year. We recognise the effort people put in by giving them a free night as they have to work all night the year before.

SG: As it's over £200 it's brought to you to approve it

Passed on a General Aye

MfS: This Week

Motion text
Passed on a General Aye

MfS: JJCR Accounting Software

Motion text
Passed on a General Aye

MfS: Toastie Bar

Motion text
Passed on a General Aye

MfS: Tennis Trophy

Motion text
Passed by Finance Committee

MfS: Table Tennis Trophy

Motion text
Passed by Finance Committee

MfS: Hockey Umpires

Motion text
Passed by Finance Committee

MfS: Exec. Attic furnishing

Motion text
Josh Heald: We have a shiny new flat which is almost finished. We don't have any decent furniture in it. I wanted to propose getting furniture, mainly for the Exec Office, that could be used by the Exec and other JCR members. There are a few bits and bobs for my side of the flat. The majority of the spending will be on the Exec side. It should last a good long time.

Approved by Finance Committee

Why was it moved?
Josh Heald: The main thing we gained was a second office. The president used to have an office, but now it's an exec office. It would also be useful to have a neutral space. The reason it moved was that the rooms it was in could be turned into student rooms, whereas the attic probably couldn't be. The cost would be covered in a year by the rooms created.

Sarah Gadsden: Why is the JCR paying for this?
Josh Heald: College paid for the flat, but this is effectively running costs for the JCR. College spent £14000.

What's a CL printer?
Josh Heald: A colour laser printer

Chris Leach: Do you really need a sofa?
Josh Heald: We kind of had that for the last flat for informal meetings. The idea was that we need both for different occasions.

Alison Dancer: Why do we need a kitchen?
Josh Heald: It's more for a President who spends the summer in the flat.

Becky: Is there a reason why we're getting a £300 printer?
Josh Heald: Colour printing can't be done anywhere else in college. You can do it at palace green but it's 50p a sheet. The current inkjet is very expensive to run. It was about long term running costs rather than the initial expenditure.

Passed on a General Aye

Motion to create an additional SEC ents officer