This sounds like an interesting point to be noted down and discussed at the Constitutional meeting next year. If, for some reason, those concerned are not able to attend (which I certainly understand) a timely note to the Clerk I'm sure would suffice to place the matter on the agenda of that meeting...
Wow! People should really check out the most recent incarnation of the Debates website. I understand it's still a work in progress, but I think our Comm Sec deserves a round of applause. *Applause* http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~debates/index.html People will probably need to just cut-and-paste this...
Hi all! Tom, please forgive me for this in advance, but I just received at my home in sunny southern California the 'Alumnus Chronicle' published by the University. In it I noticed the sections 'Club News' and 'Reunion News'. These seems like a great resource for both drawing in some alumni by adver...
Two issues here: 1) The Convenor has taken the active stance that drinking in the chamber is severely discouraged, as a practical step toward dealing with this issue. Of course, drinking during any Schools-related activity in LPH is absolutely prohibited. 2) As an individual NOT on the current BoT, ...
Since the posters on this board obviously represent a group seriously interested in the Minutes of the society, I thought it would be helpful to point out that last Wednesday's LPH minutes are currently posted on the Sinner. Say what you will about the past, this Clerk is off to a good start.
I must say, all in all, a pretty impressive showing for St. Andrews. I ask this with considerable trepidation, but when was the last time we had a comparable level of success? Also, a heartfelt thanks goes out to John Stewart and all those involved in our excellent training program. You've made this...
That list is at least missing Birmingham, Durham, Bogwall, Ancients (Glasgow, Strathclyde, and Edinburgh), and Dundee. Sadly, I don't have the results handy, though I'm sure if we dig through some old boards we could find them.
Or do you also think you're going to get a small fortune from sponsors for IVs? Well, this year we received nearly a thousand pounds in sponsorship. For this coming year, the BoT has promised a very active campaign of soliciting external sponsors to fund teams to go to Worlds and Euros, which wasn'...
Tom (I assume 'TC' is Tom Cahn) has made some excellent points in regards to why sending people to Euros and Worlds is a good idea, but I'd like to elaborate a little further. Basically, the Society's mandate and responsibilities break down into 4 main areas. These are LPH debates, Training, Schools...
Quoting Bryn from 18:06, 11th Apr 2006 The point of having trials is to give everyone a fair chance of going. If the people in the "IV Squad" have an advantage from the outset, then the trials don't achieve that. Obviously, I understand why you want to send the best people you can, but unfortunatel...
As I'm sure many of you have heard by now, Chris and I went out of the MACE last night. For those at training Wednesday, the Chair said our definition was too narrow. He was also the one who proposed 'THB in absolute freedom of speech' to Will Paterson, so I suppose it's to be expected. Now John and...
I just wanted my thanks to Ewan's. You've all been really great this year and made what could be a difficult job a relatively effortless one. All of the volunteers have been wonderful and the Board of Ten has provided the kind of leadership by example that makes things go smoothly. I particularly ap...
Connie, who do Chris and I contact to clarify the term 'unqualified' in the motion? I'm a little nervous about the ambiguity. They can't be expecting completely unrestrcited freedom of speech, can they?
"Presumably the current constitution/standing orders exist in written form somewhere?" While this is technically true, the reason for having this meeting is to make sure our constitution is up to date and available. I believe there was a pretty clear consensus at the last meeting that, once availabl...
For those interested/concerned, a Board of Ten meeting to discuss the constitution is, I believe, currently scheduled for Wednesday March 8th. As our meetings are open, you should feel free to come along. Otherwise, as soon as the Board has met, approved, and gotten ratified the newest/updated versi...
As we move into the semi-finals of the Courier competition, the list of who is going to be eligible to attend the Courier Final dinner is taking shape. I would ask that those who have taken part in the Courier competition this year send me an e-mail at acl28 (that's ac"L"28)to insure I have left no ...