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Come Join FUPS
Committee Nominations
FUPS is looking for a group of keen, palaeo-loving and committed people to join the committee in running the society!
We are especially looking for keen palaeontology students at Flinders as several of the committee positions require the role to be filled by a student and the society is run by students predominantly for students.
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There are several committee positions available and all are open for applications. Each position plays a different role in running the society so if you are creative and social, you may be interested Palaeo in the Pub Coordinator. Maybe, if you are good with numbers and interested in how a society runs financially, you might consider applying for Treasurer. And if you are organised, committed and eager, the role of President might be the one for you. So check out the different positions and find the one that suits you!
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There are no requirements for previous experience so if you haven't done anything like this before, that is okay. Previous committee members will be available in the Palaeontology lab at Flinders and via email to assist and answer any questions throughout the year. All you need is an interest in palaeontology and the society.
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Click here if you want to nominate for a committee position. Please send us your nomination by the 13th of September 2021. If the form below is not accessible, please send an email to flinderspalaeo@gmail.com with your name, email, the position you would like to nominate for, and a short paragraph on why you feel you would be good for this position.
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Join the FUPS Team
Executive Positions
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President
The role of President includes: co-ordination of club activities, being chief spokesperson for the club, chairing general and Executive meetings, acting as the club’s first representative to all external bodies, as a signatory for the club’s budget, assisting, advising, and supporting all members of the club.
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Vice-President
The role of President includes: co-ordination of club activities, being chief spokesperson for the club, chairing general and Executive meetings, acting as the club’s first representative to all external bodies, as a signatory for the club’s budget, assisting, advising, and supporting all members of the club.
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Secretary
The secretary is responsible for arranging and taking minutes of general and Executive meetings, being responsible for the inward and outward correspondence of the club, maintaining up to date records of the club membership including contact details for members, arranging events, book facilities, equipment, transport etc.
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Treasurer
The Treasurer duties include being responsible for all of the club’s money and keeping financial records of all income and expenses, keeping a register of all assets held by the club, preparation of an annual budget for the club, presentation of a financial report to each Executive meeting, presentation of a financial report to the AGM.
non-Executive Positions
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Volunteer-Coordinator
Organise and run, in collaboration with the Palaeontology lab, volunteering days for members.
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Beer 'n' bones editor
Collect and organise short articles into the magazine-format publication BEER 'N' BONES.
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Three undergraduate reps,
honours/post-Grad rep,
Academics rep.
Attend committee meetings and assist with any event organisation or other duties as required. Can also run any events following approval of the President.
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palaeo in the pub coordinator
Attend committee meetings and assist with any event organisation or other duties as required. Can also run any events following approval of the President.
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fieldtrip coordinator
Book, organise, and run fieldtrips throughout the year for members to attend and gain hands-on palaeontological experience.