Hello, my name is John. I’m your current Social Director and former First Year Rep.
In my two years at the CCSS, I’ve hosted many events for our community, If elected, I will improve the behind-the-scenes operations of the CCSS to ensure a continued delivery of high-quality events and services to all computer science students.
☁️ Hosting a Balanced Variety of Events
We’ve had an imbalance of events in terms of the kinds of events. Academic vs social vs industry. If elected, I will ensure that we have a balanced mix of events that cater to all students.
Hosting industry initiatives like networking events with Solace or Kinaxis for students to connect with employers.
To alleviate study stress, let's organize games nights and movie nights!
More meaningful long-term projects would not only enhance students' skills but also enrich the CCSS community.
🙋♂️Improving Our Volunteer Experience
As of now, volunteers don’t have the best experience. They aren’t sure where they fit into the society? If elected, I will ensure that volunteers know how to involve themselves in a healthy and productive manner.
We'll match volunteers with experienced executives, so volunteers can dip their toes in some of our operations safely. Executives also gain mentorship opportunities.
Monthly feedback sessions from volunteers will be prioritized to gather input on how we can enhance our operations.
Let's diversify volunteer opportunities beyond just lounge duties. We're exploring roles such as announcement and logistics volunteers, allowing you to explore your interests and contribute in multiple ways.
⬆️ Scaling Up Events & Collabs
We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of events we’ve hosted this year. If elected, I will ensure that we have the resources and infrastructure to scale up our events and collaborations with other organizations.
Collabs would significantly boost attendance. Our events typically draw 20-30 attendees. My Cross-Club Potluck & Games Night garnered an attendance of up to 100 people.
Collaborations ensure better funding for our events. With each event usually allotted a mere $20 budget, pooling resources with other clubs allows us to afford prizes, equipment, and refreshments. For instance, Hack The Tunnels required a budget of $3000, which could have been less burdensome with contributions from other clubs.
Collaborations foster a stronger sense of community. By collaborating, we can create a vibrant community where students can engage in various activities beyond the CCSS.
🗓️ Planning Ahead of Time
As of now, events are only planned a few weeks in advance. If elected, I will ensure that we plan events at least a month in advance to ensure that we can deliver high-quality events to our community.
Planning ahead ensures that we secure event venues well in advance, giving us ample time to announce the location two weeks ahead.
Planning ahead will allow us to trust volunteer with more responsibilities such as room booking, poster creation, and presentation development
