Hi everyone.
We are the Vice Presidents of Finance (VP-Fin) 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 Alexandra Collins this fall as the VP-Finance for Society B. Those of you in 8-stream will get to meet David Birnbaum as VP-Finance for Society A. The primary role of the VP-Finance is to manage the Engineering Society’s budget by way of effectively dispersing funds to the society directors who run the events and services you will surely enjoy. Before the second council meeting of the term, directors submit their individual budget proposals to us. We then use these proposals and 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 submit an application and make a brief presentation at the budget meeting (fourth meeting of the term) after which council will vote on the proposed sponsorships. The VP-Finances also are in charge of the newly formed Engineering Capital Improvement Fund, which is a fund to provide lasting improvements to the school, and Engineering Society Services. Anyone can submit ideas for the Fund, so if you have any, be sure to submit them online or just come talk to one of us.
The VP-Finance also manages the Engineering Novelties shop as well, where you can purchase UW Engineering clothes, mugs, tools, apparel and much more. There will be a lot of new inventory in the next few terms, so be sure to check it out. It is open 11:30am to 1:30pm each day of the school week and is located right next to POETS in the CPH Foyer. 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 CnD shop, come to the Beginning of Term party, and check out the services in the Engineering Society office, or at engsoc.ca. We also always welcome new ideas and it is our goal to serve every engineering student as effectively as possible. To contact us, just email vpfinance.b@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca or vpfinance.a@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca. Have a great Orientation Week and we hope to see you all at the first EngSoc meeting!
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