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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 21, No. 9. July 23, 1958

Exec [Report by D.L. and T.J.K.]

On July 2nd the new Executive met for the first time. All members attended, turned up on time and stayed the full course. If this indicates enthusiasm, it may serve to counter the charges of youth, inexperience and irresponsibility which have been floating around. In welcoming new members Mr. Wilson said that although the youthfulness of the new Executive had been criticised he personally thought that it was probably a good thing.

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Among the correspondence was a letter from Mr. Hercus communicating his resignation from the Men's Committee. The meeting proceeded to co-opt Mr. Shaw to the vacant position. Mr. Shaw later turned up and took his seat, so was able to be appointed to several posts. Mr. Wilson commented that "I think Mr. Shaw knows more about Student Association affairs than anyone.":

Correspondence:

Correspondence revealed a letter from the new Frothblowers Society, reporting their inaugural meeting and listing the required 20 members for affiliation. The Executive decided to consider affiliation when a draft constitution was received and to consider an interim grant when a proper statement of objects was received.

There was also a letter from the Training College Executive requesting a meeting to discuss mutual fee reductions. It was decided that July 27 be suggested to the Training College Executive as a suitable date.

Appointments:

In the allotment of posts Mr. Wilson explained the duties in each case. "If anyone is interested in any post," he said, "it is up to you to let us know."

Mr. Wilson said he had studied the constitution and considered he was allowed to delegate the Chairmanship of the Publications Committee to Mr. Hercus.

The other appointments were as follows:—
  • Student Hostel Representative: Mr. Mitchell.
  • Public Relations Officer: Mr. Mitchell.
  • Records Officer: Mr. Jamieson.
  • Travel and Exchange Officer: Miss Pointon.
  • Student Health Officer: Miss Jenks.
  • Board and Accommodation Officer: Miss Thompson.
  • Student Employment Officer: Miss Beck.
  • Cafeteria Liaison Officer: Mr. Wilson.
  • Co-editor Orientation Handbook: Miss Thompson.
  • Assistant Hon. Secretary: This appointment was held over.
  • Blues Committee Representative: Mr. Plimmer.
  • Finance Committee Representatives: Messrs. Shaw and Davy.
  • Publications Committee: Miss Thompson.
  • Convenor Social Committee: Miss Beck.
  • Student Union Building Planning Committee: Messrs. Shaw and Wilson.
  • Chairman House Committee: Mr. Plimmer.
  • Extrav. Organiser: Mr. Mitchell.
  • Extrav. Representative: Miss Beck.
  • Cappicade Organiser: Mr Hercus

Recommendations From A.G.M.:

(1) It was passed by the meeting that Mr. Wilson should discuss the points mentioned in the recommendation regarding the Cafeteria with Miss Rosie. During the discussion it was staled that any concessions would be paid for by the Stud. Ass. and not by the management. Why? Three Exec. members slated that they had had the unusual experience of receiving two blobs of potato with their dinners.

(2) The Secretary was instructed to write to the Registrar requesting him to place before the Professorial Board the recommendations of the A.G.M. relating to the censorship of "Salient".

Recommendations From Previous Executive:

On the subject of Orientation Week several recommendations of the old Executive were discussed and adopted. Firstly, it was decided that the Executive should set up a special sub-committee to consist of two Executive members together with the Chairman of the Social Committee. Secondly, it was decided that all money to cover the Orientation activities should be applied and accounted for by one person, being either the Orientation Week Controller or the Chairman of the Social Committee. Thirdly, Mr. O'Brien was requested to make enquiries at the other Universities and bring down a report on Student Councillors.

N.Z.U.S.A.:

  • Res. Exec. Representative: Mr. Shaw.
  • N.Z.U.S.A. Corresponding Representative: Mr. Davy.
  • Delegates to N.Z.U.S.A. Winter Council: Messrs. Wilson, Shaw, Hercus.

General:

The most disturbing item to be dealt with was the question of theft in the Women's Cloakroom. The Executive were reluctant to call in the police and decided that the best course they could adopt was to give adequate publicity to the matter.

The question of the pedestrian crossing at the junction of Salamanca Road and the Terrace was discussed. Mr. O'Brien was requested to write to the Traffic Superintendent about the matter.

D.L. and T.J.K.