With campaign week in full swing i managed to fit in a couple of meetings with the University early on the Monday. Then at 12:00 we held our “Grill a Candidate” event in JC’s, where all the candidates attended to give a short speech but its open to anyone and everyone to ask all those questions, queries and thoughts. It was a really good event where all the candidates really gave it there all in a situation that isn’t too easy.
In the evening i went along to the Erasmus social which once again was a spot on event made even more colourful when the sea of campaign t-shirts hit wind street!
On Tuesday i met with a number of local residents to discuss thoughts for our upcoming community champion awards. Pencilled in for June (ish) i hope that it will be a great opportunity for us to prove that there are a great many things that students and local residents are doing in within our community.
Wednesday morning brought with it a Med school open day in the morning and then of course Village Election Day. In the afternoon Leoni and i made our way up to Woody’s to spend the afternoon on the ballot box.
Thursday was of course the BIG DAY and whilst i wasn’t campaigning i really didn’t stop. In between helping on the ballot box, taking photos of the day and chasing candidates i got caught left, right and centre by students and staff – some students even had me fill in their psychological profile for their dissertation!
Despite the weather the day was fantastic and really proved the importance of good promotion. From our huge “Vote here “ banner to my rather popular “think while you stink” toilet posters we really got the message out there. By the end of the day we were just shy of 2000 voters but then came the count!!!!
By half past one in the morning it was all over and the following fantastic students were elected ;
Education Officer; Ross Gilman
International and Overseas Officer; Andy Patton
President; Luke Young
Societies and Services Officer; Raechel Mattey
Welfare Officer; Lance Horsey
Womens Officer; Raegan Healy
It had been an excellent week and whilst it felt a bit weird knowing your successor but still having 3 months to achieve your goals, it was a good feeling roll on July 2009!
