New Exec and other news

Hi UNYA Vic,

It's your new President, Ruvini Leitan, writing to say hi,to introduce you to your new executive and to let you know about all of the fantastic things happening in UNYA Vic at the moment!

Firstly, welcome to what is sure to be an amazing year in the division! I can't wait to get stuck into a fresh new policy campaign, a revitalised education program, pulling off some amazing conferences and competitions, generally enjoying the fantastic company and opportunities of UNYA Victoria and so much more.

I hope you're all as excited about the year to come as I am and I certainly know that the newly elected Executive of the division are. After our AGM on Monday night I am proud to announce that they are:

President

: Ruvini Leitan (Me!)

Vice-President

: Beck Fiala

Secretary & Communications Director:

Stefan Lodewyckx

Conferences Director:

Damien Patterson

Competitions Director:

Andrew Murray (who will not be available on an UNYA email until our current competition, the Thant Trophy, has concluded)

Policy Director:

Mary Quinn

Education Director:

Robbie Nyaguy

Member Services Director:

Tom Martin

I'd encourage you all to get in contact with the new exec if you are interested in any of the above areas of UNYA Vic - if you have questions, ideas or just generally want to show your interest they would all love to hear from you.

Strategic Planning - Sunday 2nd August

To kick off the new UNYA year we will be having our Strat Planning Day this Sunday (August 2nd) from 9:30am to 4:00pm. It will be held at the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria's office space on Level 2, 172 Flinders St, Melbourne (just opposite Fed Square).
Strat Planning is a chance to discuss UNYA Victoria's priorities, goals and plan for the year ahead - and the division is run for and by its members (you!) so you should all come along to get the exciting ideas you have heard and acted on! This is a unique opportunity to understand UNYA's workings better and have a say in them, so I hope to see you all this weekend.

Treasurer Applications now open!

The new exective is looking for a Treasurer to join our ranks. If you have accounting and bookkeeping skills and want to get stuck into the world of UNYA Victoria, send an application through. For legal reasons there are a few requirements for this position - you must be 18 or older, a Victorian resident and not bankrupt. In addition to handling the treasury, the Treasurer is the Public Officer of the organisation when we are incorporated, which involves some specific legal responsibities, especially formulating our annual financial report.
If you fit the bill you can send your written application to me vicpresident[at]unya.asn.auand Stefan at vicsecretary[at]unya.asn.au Your application should include your personal details (including contact details), your experience within UNYA and externally, your reasons for applying and your view of and vision for the position. They need not be long, about 1-2 pages is fine.
If you have any questions feel free to shoot me an email, or

contact

current treasurer Claire Toner. Applications close Tuesday 18th August 2009.

Thant Trophy Competition Coming Up

Our Model Security Council Competition, the Thant Trophy, kicks off in August. We have a record number of teams signed up (it's the biggest competition in Australia, perhaps the world...). If you are interested in facilitating there is an

online form

to register.

That's it from me for now, but I'll be in touch about all of the exciting things going on soon! If you have any questions or just feel like a chat call me on 0433086585 or

send me an email

!

With lots of love,
Ruvini

Thant Info posted

We have now posted info about the 2009 Thant Trophy on the website. People who have registered can get all the information they need by clicking the "Thant Info" button above.

If you have registered, you should also be receiving an email from us soon telling you all the necessary details of your placements.

We have also closed the online registration page. For schools who have not registered, and would like to still participate in the 2009 Thant Trophy,

contact the convenor

for late registrations.

UNYA AGM Details

Hey Folks,

It’s that time of year again: the UNYA Vic Annual General Meeting.

This is where we reflect on the year that has been, where you hear from all of the outgoing exec and where we get a chance to celebrate this great division and organization. It is also where we will officially vote in the candidates that were endorsed at the SGM.

This will be a great chance to get to know how the organisation works a little better and catch up with people old and new.

Any changes to the constitution can also be made by way of special resolution and passed at the AGM. If you want to suggest any changes to the constitution please

send them to myself

by Friday the 24

th

July.

On a personal note, it has been a great being able to represent the division as your president this year and I really hope to see lots UNYAns at the AGM so we can celebrate the last 12 months together and  also get excited about the year ahead which will be bigger and better.

Details:
When? Monday 27

th

July
Where? Yac Vic level 2/192 Flinders St, opposite Fed Square
Time? 6pm

Email me with any questions you have I am always happy to take them.

Stay Classy Victoria

Peace


Giselle