Hello everyone,

The term is ending and we here at Rights & Democracy UBC hope it’s been a great term for all of you. Before we wish you good luck, we’d like to share a couple of updates.

1) Our end-of-the-term meeting will be happening on:

This Friday Nov. 19^th

SUB 224

4:00-5:30pm

We will be planning our upcoming Panties for Peace event happening in January. Even though pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been released, Burma still has a long way to go in terms of human rights and democratic development. We can help by raising awareness through our Panties for Peace campaign. For more information, please visit http://pantiesforpeace.ca/ . If you can’t make it to the planning session don’t worry, all we ask is that you buy a pair of female underwear during Christmas shopping! This is also a perfect chance for you to voice your concerns and pitch in ideas on what you would like to see from R&D UBC.

2) The University of Victoria Rights and Democracy Delegation would like to warmly invite a member of our delegation to attend the 2011 Western Regional Event in Victoria, B.C., from Thursday evening, January 20 to Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2011. The theme of this year’s Western Regional Event is “Sharing the Global Commons: Ensuring Democratic Access to Resources”. This is an all expenses paid trip (courtesy of Rights and Democracy). If you’re interested, please email us at rightsdemocracyubc@gmail.com for more information.

Finally, we’d like to thank you all for the support you’ve given so far. Good luck on your final exams and enjoy the holidays!

Monday November 1st, 2010: 2:30-3:30 BUCH B316 (UBC)

Do you know the articles under the UDHR? (Do you know what UDHR stands for?) Are you up to date with current and past HR events? Join us for a lively training and discussion session on human rights and the debates and conflicts surrounding HR. By the end of the hour, you’ll know your HRs backwards!

Thanks to all those who made it to our first general meeting. It was great meeting all of you…and now we’d like to know you EVEN MORE! Come and enjoy food, fun, and of course, R&D, at our icebreaker.

Friday Oct. 1st, 2010 from 5:00-7:00pm

SUB 212A (same room as the general meeting)

Don’t forget elections will be taking place. Come prepared to eat, play and VOTE!

Hey everyone,

We would like to thank you for signing up and visiting our stand during Clubs Days. We are a very new club and it is a great confidence booster to see so many of you interested. Having said this, we would love you see you again and tell you more about Rights & Democracy at our First General Meeting.

Where: SUB 212A

When: Monday Sept. 27th, 4:00-5:00pm

The Rights & Democracy network coordinator Elana Wright will be joining us. If you do decide to officially join our delegation by the end of the meeting, we will ask for your signature on the two AMS general waivers and a club fee of $5. Please bring exactly $5 as we will not have a float.

As you may or may not know, we are looking to fill 3 executive positions this year.  If you are interested, please fill in the nomination form and hand it in on the day of the meeting or email it to one of the executives. You’ll be asked to make a short campaign speech at the Icebreaker, which is on Oct. 1^st, the Friday of the same week.

If you are unable to make the General Meeting, please contact one of the executive and let us know whether or not you are interested in officially joining the club.

Once again, thank you for your interest in Rights and Democracy!

Want to become an executive member but can’t make it to to Clubs Days? Missed our stand (or any other reason: cat died, sick in bed, ran over by a truck)? Dont’ worry. Copy and paste the following into your email browser or word doc. Then complete it and send it to rightsdemocracyubc@gmail.com, or one of the internal/external directors (denniskam@live.ca, zeddydd@interchange.ubc.ca).  Don’t forget about the icebreaker too on Oct. 1st SUB 212A starting at 5:00pm. That’s where and when you’ll be making your speeches and campaigning AND when the elections will take place. See you soon!

Election Form

Executive Positions available for the Academic year 2010-2011:

1. 1.     Events Director
2. 2.     Volunteer Director
3. 3.     Web Publications Director

To be a member of the executive, you must be a current student.  Execs are given a free year membership and first priority to attend networking events held in BC or across Canada.  All Executive Officers must be registered in at least one class (3 credits) during both Winter Sessions (at least a 6 credit total).

Specific job descriptions:

• Events Director is responsible for designing and setting up displays at events in cooperation with the Communications Director.  Also works in conjuncture with the Volunteer Director to plan, organize, and implement club gatherings and recognition events.
• Volunteer Director plans, organizes, and implements volunteer activities; trains, motivates, and assigns volunteers and keeps records of volunteer hours for the Club; and works with the Events Director to plan, organize, and implement club gatherings and recognition events.
• Web Publications Director is responsible for the content displayed and contributes to the development of the visual presentation of the Webpage dedicated to the Delegation and its projects; updates the Webpage regularly; and liaises with the Rights and Democracy Network team respecting files for which he/she is responsible.

All execs are required to attend a monthly meeting and provide extra help during club days and events.  It is a great opportunity for members who are interested in becoming more involved in the club and want to actively engage in fighting for and promoting human rights.

Full Name: ___________________________________ Student # ___________________

Email: _________________________ Telephone: _________________ Cell: _______________

Year at UBC: ___________ Faculty: __________________

Exec position applying for: ___________________________________________

Why do you think you are a good candidate for this position?

*If you are interested in joining the exec, but are unable to attend the AGM, still send us your information, and why you think you’d be a good candidate for the position in which you are most interested.

Interested in getting even more involved with Rights & Democracy UBC? Then join our executive team! Dont’ worry, we don’t bite…much. This is a very new delegation so all of us are newbies at our jobs. We’ll be learning just as much as you on the responsibilities of an exec, so don’t be afraid to apply. There are 3 executive positions to be filled this year:

1. Events Director

2. Volunteer Director

3. Web Publications Director

If you are interested, don’t forget to pick up an application/nomination form from us on Clubs Day (Sept. 22-24th @ the SUB from 10:00am-5:00pm). Remember that you must be a UBC student enrolled in at least 3 credits to apply. See you at Clubs Day!

Hey guys and gals. Don’t forget to check out our stand at the SUB on Sept. 22-24th from 10:00am to 5:00pm! Sign up, get involved with the executive team, or just stop by and learn about our work and Rights and Democracy. If you are interested, don’t forget to also attend the first General Meeting on Monday Sept. 27th in SUB 212A from 4:00-5:00pm! Remember, if you have any questions feel free to email any of the executives (email listed, or at rightsdemocracyubc@gmail.com.

Hello everyone and welcome to the official website of The Rights & Democracy Delegation of UBC. Post any comments or questions you may have, or if you want even quicker answers, simply email one of the executives listed under ‘contacts’, or email rightsdemocracyubc@gmail.com. Remember, get involved because this club is what you make of it!