Hi everyone!
We are the Vice-Presidents Finance (VPF) for the Engineering Society ‘A’ and ‘B.’ We are responsible for the allocation of the refundable $14.72 fee each student pays each term to use the Engineering Society’s services. Everyone will get to know David Birnbaum this fall as the VP Finance for Society ‘A’. Those of you in 8 stream will get to meet Peter Robertson as VP Finance for Society ‘B’ starting in January.
The primary role of the VP Finance is to manage the Engineering Society’s budget by way of effectively dispersing funds to the many enjoyable events and services put on each term by directors. Directors submit their individual budget proposals to us, which we then use along with the known operating costs of the Society to prepare a budget to be presented and approved at the second meeting of the term. The VP Finance is also in charge of allocating a predetermined amount of money for sponsoring various student teams and clubs. Groups can submit an application and make a brief presentation at the Sponsorship Committee meeting, and then the sponsorships proposed by the committee will be ratified at the fourth meeting of the term. The VPs-Finance also are in charge of the Engineering Society Capital Improvements Fund (ECIF), which is a fund to provide lasting improvements to the school, and Engineering Society services. Anyone can submit ideas for the Fund, so be sure to submit your great ideas online, or just come talk to one of us!
Another part of the VP Finance’s portfolio is to manage the Engineering Novelties shop, where you can purchase Waterloo Engineering clothes, coffee mugs, tools, apparel and much much more. It is open 11:30AM to 1:30PM each day of the school week and is located in the corner right next to POETS in the CPH Foyer. We will be taking over the Foyer during the first week of classes, come check us out for some great deals! Just look for David. Again, if you have any ideas for items you want to see in the store, just let us know!
Finally, if you are considering getting your Engineering Society fee refunded, we really encourage you to check out all our great services first. Come out to POETS, head over to the C&D shop, come to the Beginning of Term party, and check out the services in the Engineering Society office, or at www.engsoc.uwaterloo.ca. We also always welcome new ideas and it is our goal to serve every Engineering student as effectively as possible. To contact us you can email vpfinance.a@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca (David) or vpfinance.b@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca (Peter). Have a great Orientation Week and we hope to see you all at the first EngSoc meeting on Wednesday, September 19th!
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