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Monday, 01 February 2010 23:40 |
Dear members, The candidates running for each position in the CUMSA committee in the upcoming AGM are confirmed and their manifestos are available for viewing Please take the time to read through their manifestos and vote in the online system using the personal email which will be sent to you. Alternatively, those present at the AGM may also choose to vote during the hustings. Executive Committee
President Jun Wei Ho (Fitzwilliam College, 1st year Mathmo)
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 Kenny Phua (Homerton College, 1st year Mathmo)
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Secretary Bihui Ong (Emmanuel College, 2nd year PPS)
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 Cao Lei (Clare College, 1st year Natsci)
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 - Joshua Chow (Fitzwilliam College, 1st year Natsci)
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Junior Treasurer - Aylwin Low (Fitzwilliam College, 1st year Natsci)
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Publicity Secretary - Chor Kiang Tan (Fitzwilliam College, 1st year Mathmo)
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Sports Secretary Benny Chia (Hughes Hall, 1st year Econs)
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 Zhi Han Choo (Homerton College, 1st year Engineering)
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General Committee Database Officer - Benjamin Tay (Hughes Hall, 1st year Engineering)
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 - Yihan Mao (Churchil, 1st year Natsci)
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Events Officer - Jeffrey Lee (Wolfson College, 1st year Engineering)
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Logistics Officer - Yiyang See (Emmanuel College, 1st year Natsci)
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Welfare Officer Weijun Chen (Homerton College, 1st year Natsci)
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 Yu Hui Kang (Hughes Hall, 1st year Natsci)
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 10:41 )
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Saturday, 06 February 2010 10:57 |
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Get excited because more details on the CUMSA Annual Ball are now out! 
The theme for this year's ball is "Showhand!" and promises you a night of clean fun, good entertainment, and great food! As stated in earlier updates, this year's ball will feature 3 casino tables for you to try your hand at some popular casino games! Do not worry, though, for the games will NOT be using real money; instead we will be providing you with some plastic chips for placing bets so there will be no risks and no losses involved. In addition, the ball promises interactive games with lots of audience participation, and a lucky draw with attractive prizes to be won! Let's not forget that we will also have some of our talented (and very popular) members performing on stage... Details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 6th March 2010
Venue: University Arms Hotel, Ballroom Suite Time: 6.35 pm - 7.00 pm (pre-event reception), 7.00 pm - 11.30 pm (event proper) Dress code: Black tie with a casino twist (note: red underwear is NOT compulsory, we were just joking =D) Price: £21 (members), £ (non-members) Registration: Sign-ups are open! If you want to sit together in a table of 10, grab your friends and start planning now! Please indicate your preferred seating arrangements when you sign up for the ball online at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/ball2010
Dinner menu: (a reasonable amount of wine will be provided)
Starter
1. Hot Smoked Duck Breast with Apple & Pea Shoot Salad or 2. Creamy Leek & Potato Soup with Herb Croutons (V)
Mains
1. Roast breast of Gressingham Duck with Orange & Roseary Sauce or 2. Encrute of Scottish Salmon with Chive & Lemon Sauce or 3. Breast of Pheasant Wrapped in Smoked Bacon with a Red Wine Sauce or 4. Roasted Pear & Binham Blue Cheese Tart with Pine Nut Salad (V)
Dessert
1. Trio of Chocolate Mousse with Praline Sauce or 2. Champagne & Raspberry Mousse with Citrus Confit
[Disclaimer: By organising this casino-themed ball, the CUMSA Committee 09/10 is not encouraging gambling behaviour. The committee does not wish to propagate a decadent lifestyle, and recognises that like all activities, excessive indulgence may run the risk of causing unintended and (sometimes) dangerous consequences.]
Get very, very excited!
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 11:00 )
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:34 |
The AGM election nominees have sent in their manifestos! With a total of 15 people contending for 9 committee positions, competition this year looks tough! Please take some time to read their manifestos (shown above) before placing your votes. AGM details are as follows:
Date: Sunday 21st February 2010
Time: 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
[Directions to the Winstanley Lecture Theatre: turn into Whewell's Court (the entrance is next to the Trinity Street Post Office) from Trinity Street. Turn right immediately after the first arch and climb the stone stairs. At the top of the stairs, follow the path round the ziggurat-like Wolfson building, leaving it to your left. Then turn right into Blue Boar Court. The Winstanley Lecture Theatre is on the east side of the Court.]
Free lunch will be provided for members from 1.00pm onwards. Please sign up using the url below so that we can cater for the right number.
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Voting is now open! You will have received a separate email on how to vote online.
Some voting information:
1. You may only vote once so do it wisely! Those who do not wish to vote online can do so on AGM day itself.
2. We are using the Single Transferable Vote system. For more information on this system, please refer to the explanatory document attached to this weekly update.
3. Because we are using a drop-down voting list this time, please do not vote the same person (for the same position) more than once. We will only count the vote from your first choice.
4. RON stands for Re-open for Nomination.
5. You may vote the option "Blank" if you feel you do not have enough information to make decisions for your choices. However, we encourage you to fill up the voting form as completely as possible.
6. If you wish to appoint someone to vote on your behalf (proxy vote), please inform Justin via
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Resolution and motions for debate:
All resolutions and motions for debate should be sent, along with the name and college of the proposer and the seconder, to Hong Kin at
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by Friday, 12th February 2010.
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 14:04 |
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Hey everyone! CUMSA is proud to bring you yet another fantastic formal at... Newhall! All members are welcomed, but places are limited, so please do sign up ASAP!
Date: 9th feb 2010
Time: 7pm at Newhall Plodge
Price: £8 (for members), £9.30 (for non-members) ***SIGN UP HERE NOW!!!*** **This event is now FULLY BOOKED. However, if you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please sign up at the link above.
Ents love,
Alessandria (
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 23:51 )
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 13:53 |
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Dear members,
The time has come for a new batch of keen Singaporeans and Malaysians to assume positions on the CUMSA Committee!
If you are already keen on running at the upcoming elections, I would like to remind you of the submission deadline of manifestos. If you are still sitting on the fence, however, I appeal to you to give a shot at the elections. CUMSA has had a long history and many notable figures have once helmed this association. Apart from being something you can put in your CV, the experience you will gain working on the committee will be one that is enriching, memorable and fun! For most of the freshers out there, I am positive that CUMSA has played a significant role in helping you assimilate into the Cambridge life. You can most certainly take this opportunity to contribute back to the association by becoming part of the next committee that leads it!
The AGM has been scheduled for the afternoon of *_21st February 2010_*, Sunday, and the venue will be confirmed in due time. All those who are keen on running for a position on the CUMSA committee, please bear in mind the following details. Prepare a manifesto of yourself and submit it to
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by *_1st February 2010_*, Monday latest.Your manifesto must have the following basic information:
1. Name
2. College
3. Course
4. Position running for
5. Name and college of your Proposer and Seconder respectively
Your manifesto should also ideally include your reasons for running, your aims and plans for the association, or any other information you think relevant. Please note that there is no rigid format or structure required in your manifesto; you are free to promote yourself in any way you see fit. The positions that are open for elections are:
1. President
2. Secretary
3. Junior treasurer
4. Publicity secretary
5. Sports secretary
6. Events officer
7. Database officer
8. Logistics officer
9. Welfare officer
For more information on each position, feel free to contact the current committee (emails found here) - we are most happy to answer your queries. You can also look at the previous elections' manifestos here. Please bear in mind also that on top of your manifesto, you will have to prepare to make a speech and answer questions from the floor on the AGM day itself. Don't forget the deadline for manifestos - **1st February 2010**!
Get keen and best of luck,
Justin Lee
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:34 )
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 13:52 |
Date: 6th March 2010
Venue: University Arms Hotel, Ballroom Suite
Time: 7pm - 11.30pm
Dress-code: Black tie, casino-themed
Come dressed in your gambling best for this year's highly anticipated CUMSA Annual Ball! This year's ball will feature real casino tables - you can choose to play at either the 'Genting' side or the 'Singapore Marina' side - so prepare your red undies and get lucky! We promise you a night of good food and fine wine, top-notch entertainment, and attractive prizes to be won. For more details, watch this space on our weekly updates and get your costumes ready!
We’re also looking out for talented members to perform for the CUMSA Ball! Please send your names to
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now!
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 19:35 |
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We're taking a break from events during the Christmas holidays but fear not - this Lent, CUMSA has prepared some major events for you to look forward to!
Asian Food Festival 30/1/10 - Missing the taste of home? Come down for AFF where there's always good food and great company at fantastic prices! Annual Ball 6/3/10- A chance to dress up, dig into a 3-course dinner and of course, enjoy the wonderful entertainment! AGM (date TBC)- A time to welcome the new committee and of course, bid farewell to the old one. Merry Christmas!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 December 2009 19:39 )
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 17:01 |
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Accumulated too much stuff in your room? Need to get rid of those textbooks from modules you'll never touch again? CUMSA has re-started its Sale of Items blog! All you have to do is fill up this form and we'll help you publicise your items on our blog!You can sell anything from bicycles, plates, frying pans, textbooks, stationery etc! OR, are you a fresher (or non-fresher!) looking to buy second-hand things like textbooks, bike lights etc.? Then check out our Sale of Items blog!! Who knows, you might find almost-new things at bargain prices! |
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Written by CUMSA Webmaster
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Sunday, 05 July 2009 15:05 |
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Can't wait to join CUMSA? Your wait is now over with the new online membership registration form! For details on the wonderful benefits of joining CUMSA, click here! NB: Membership fees are currently £12 for the life membership, or £6 for the annual (1 year) membership. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 July 2009 15:27 )
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