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Camerons' Platform

Hey everyone! My name is Cameron, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Director of Finance. With organization and financial efficiency at the front of my mind, I am eager to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

More Active Discussion on Spending Practices

I believe in transparency and accountability when it comes to spending practices. That’s why I’m committed to fostering more active discussions within our community about how we allocate our funds. I will regularly seek input from members, listen to your concerns, and work collaboratively to ensure that our financial decisions align with the needs and priorities of our society.

Seeking New Funding Sources

Year after year, the CCSS strives to bring the student body bigger and better events. Those events inevitably rack up a sizeable bill. The university only guarantees us about $3000 per year. That’s nowhere near enough. I advocate for exploring diverse avenues of revenue generation. With me as Director of Finance, you can look forward to:

• Food sales, which have been very successful across campus; who doesn’t love grilled cheese?
• Expanding the availability of CCSS merch throughout the year; I for one am quite jealous of Matthew’s beanie.
• Closer collaboration with the Science Student Society; we as science students pay them a sizeable levy of $12/year, but we don’t actually collaborate all that often. By working together, we can ensure our contributions are maximized for the benefit of all CS students.

Lounge Experience Improvements

I spend all my spare time on campus in the lounge. I know it’s an amazing space that we all love, but I also know it can be better. I’m committed to including our lounge as a solid budget point, and surveying our patrons to hear what YOU want out of the space that isn’t being offered.

Improving Financial Responsibility

By implementing clearer guidelines and procedures, we can ensure that managing our finances becomes more straightforward and less time-consuming for everyone involved. This includes transitioning away from outdated methods and embracing more efficient and sustainable solutions. This will include:

• Better tracking of purchases
• Faster reimbursement processes for volunteers
• Improved allocation of funding; with an upcoming levy vote, proper fund management is crucial.

I’m overjoyed for this opportunity to serve as your Director of Finance and to work together to build a stronger and more financially sustainable student society. With your support, I’m confident that we can achieve great things. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to earning your vote!

Cmail: cameronstirrup3@cmail.carleton.ca

Discord: @mrribcage