Exec Nominees
By inunison
| Published Sunday, 30 August, 2009 |
21 Comments
Voting for next years’ USU executive is around the corner and so it’s time to get to know the nominees. They are listed in alphabetical order with the positions they are running for. Some positions, such as president only have one contender. In this case, if you are unhappy with the choice of nominee, you can vote No Confidence instead. If No Confidence wins over the nominee then another election must be held to fill the position.
Eleanor Ah Chee
General Executive Member
Waitakere Representative
My name is Eleanor Ah Chee. I am a mature student of Cook Island/English descent. I have a large family whom support me throughout my studies. I am a full time student in my second year of the Social Practice degree with an interest in Community Development.
I have been asked by a few people where my surname Ah Chee comes from, it is my married name, my husband being Maori, Chinese, Samoan.
My interests outside of studies are sports (especially basketball), aromatherapy, reading novels, spending time with my husband and family. I have been a basketball player for many years representing Waitakere and Auckland before retiring from the game and being involved with coaching, managing and sports massage.
My experience with committees has been at regional and local level of governance of sports, church and family. I have strong beliefs and values in justice/social justice, fairness and teamwork.
Rose Damon
General Executive Member
G’day Unitec,
My name is Rose and I’m running for general exec. I’m halfway through a Bach of Performing and Screen Arts (Directing), I live at the student Village, and have done for a year and a half - in both 310 and 1510, so I don’t take sides! I also work at Carrington’s – except when the USU parties are on, when you can find my crazy costumes and dorky moves on the dance floor.
My point is that because I live, study, work, and socialise at Unitec, I not only care how it’s run, I really really know how much difference a good or bad uni experience can make in people’s lives.
I want to work towards making Unitec a stronger intellectual, artistic, business and social community, instead of simply a place that we visit as a stepping stone to a job. These years might be the best of our lives, and we only have one chance to make them extraordinary. I’m friendly and approachable, ambitious, focused, and hard-working, yet easy-going. If you want someone on the exec who wants to know your ideas and has a few of her own, then please vote for me!
Melanie Disse
Postgraduate Representative
International Representative
Hi everyone,
My name is Melanie Disse, most people also know me as Nenni, and I am running for the position of the USU Postgraduate Representative and International Representative next year. I am from Germany and this is the second semester of my Master of International Communication at Unitec. Since I am an international Masters-student, I know what’s on your minds, what bothers you and I will do my best to represent your interests, ideas, concerns and wishes the best way possible.
So go voting and vote for me and make sure your voice will be heard!
Cheers!
Lawrence Goudie
General Executive Member
Vice President
Hi all, my names Lawrence, and I am running for Vice President and General Executive.
In a nut shell, I’m after a bit of change after being here for nearly two years and seeing nothing but my wasted fees achieving nothing for me personally apart from a decrease in personal wealth.
Apart from helping the general student body there are three things I would like to see change here at Unitec. They are,
• Better lectures resulting from better assessment of lecturers,
• Better food services in the Hub, and more selection,
• More and better quality events hosted by the usu, including better drink deals for students.
I’m not going to beg for your vote so if you want some change for the better and a bit more bang for your student fees then vote me in.
Chur.
Pete Hodkinson
President
Kiaora Unitec!
My name is Pete Hodkinson. I am aware that I am the only person running for the Presidency of the Unitec Student’s Association, but it is hugely important to me that you feel confident in electing me into the role, rather than just see me as a winner by default. I believe I am deserving of your vote because of my strong ability to communicate with people, my self confidence, and my previous experience within the student executive here at Unitec.
As a general executive member of 2009 I actively participated in meetings of the Exec, I sat on the Faculty of Social and Health Sciences Academic Committee and was a member of the committee which dealt with one of Unitec’s longest and most trying appeals to date earlier this year. I have spent a large amount of time and effort over recent months familiarising myself with the duties and responsibilities of the USU president, the executive and the Students association as a whole as well as where we fit into Unitec and how we can actively pursue positive change in 2010.I promise that if elected I will consistently endeavour to engage students across the board for your opinions, criticisms and support. I promise to work diligently to ensure Unitec provides you all with a consistent, world class education. I will commit myself to supporting and monitoring all aspects of student life from childcare services, to career path-finding , to student funding right through to the parties we all know and love!
Many of you out there already know me, but for those who don’t, I’m always keen for a chat and to meet new people. So keep an eye out and don’t hesitate to come and say hi!
Asawi Ishmael
General Executive Member
Waitakere Representative
No blurb submitted
Karan Jatakia
Vice President
Treasurer
International Representative
No blurb submitted
Jenine Kendale
General Executive Member
Hi my name is Jenine Kendale. I’m a first year Bachelor of Business student, majoring in accounting and Finance. I am originally from South Africa but have lived in New Zealand for nine years now. I think I would make a good general exec as I like to keep up with what is happening at Unitec and I always listen and try to help my fellow students. I was a class rep for business statics last semester and helped arrange an over haul of that paper to improve it for future students. I am also currently a student representative on the DOMM committee. I joined the USU earlier this year and was nominated student rep for all first year class reps in the bbus programme. As you can see I am actively trying to improve our student experience and promise to always listen and take on board any suggestions you might make. Besides my commitment to my studies and fellow students I am also a mum of two so I can relate to most. Vote for to be your next USU General Exec.
Tharindu Kumara.
Vice President
Treasurer
General Executive
International representative
Hi Everybody,
I’m Tharindu Kumara. I’m the USU Treasurer at the moment. I’m considering running for 4 positions. They are as follows.
1. Vice President
2. Treasurer
3. General Executive
4. International representative.
My main focus is to be the vice president. As a vice president I feel I can do a great job for students. I promise all the students to protect the very beautiful green environment of Unitec. Moreover, I will work hard to develop the recycling system at both Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses. I understand there are many issues among students regarding their studies and other facilities at unitec. For example, there is a problem with parking at Unitec, the main reason for this is the increase in the number of students in this year. However, it is not too hard to find a solution to resolve this problem. Furthermore, I would like to discuss with other USU executives regarding more entertaining programmes for both domestic and international students. I think for international students outdoor activities such as tours, tournaments, parties...etc are the best opportunities to be more familiar with other students and they would get a knowledge about the lifestyle and culture of New Zealand.
Togia Lanefale
Maori Representative
Vice President
Waitakere Representative
General Executive Member
Tena koutou katoa,
My name is Togia Lanefale Maori and Niuean decent. I’m Auckland born attended local schools and played rugby league for Richmond and Ponsonby. In my 42 years I’ve worked as a cleaner, kitchen hand, driver labourer, freezing works slaughterman for 15 years and currently work with young offenders at Youth Justice North in Manurewa. I’m a single parent of a 15 year boy whom I raised since his mum died from asthma before he turned two. I’ve been coaching junior sports in Avondale for six years during summer and manage a junior rugby league team in the winter.
I’m a second year Bachelor of Social Practice student and current USU general executive member. I have been a student since 1998 studying at WINTEC, AUT, MIT, Te Wananga o Aotearoa and Unitec. As a professional student I know the many challenges students face, same stories different institute. This year I have been able to support Waitakere and Mt Albert students in addressing issues that have come about due to the increase in student numbers and if I’m able to return to the USU I will continue to do so.
Navid Movahedi ( Ario )
General Executive Member
You want more satisfaction at Unitec, I am the 1who you need to vote 4
Study= Fun* ^2+ (Better services)*(what you want to learn and how you want to learn)=[ your voice should be hear by those who take you $ and they think they are doing their best {we all know they can do it better}]
What Unitec think is
(Morning students) ARE = 2 (Afternoon students & Evening students) . and charge all the student s same , I pay same as what an evening students pay but do they get the same services that morning students get ????
We all need food and coffee and also computer labs service at all the time ( morning . afternoon and evening DNT we?? And also better internet service
You know what,,,,, just vote for me and let me handle it , I promise I do my best for your more satisfaction.
My name is Navid MOVAHEDI and some people know me as Ario
I have been in Unitec for nearly 5 years, so I know what we( students) want and how we want it ……….. I always get what I want. I = (me) + (you)
Craig Tunnicliffe
General Executive Member
Waitakere Representative
My name is Craig Tunnicliffe and I am running for the positions of Student Representative Waitakere and General Executive Member. I am currently studying towards a Bachelor of Social Practice at our wonderful Waitakere campus.
I think our campus, and the students that study here, are unique. It’s a great place! But it could always be better! Students have already told me that they are having issues with accessing computers when they need them, and that they are still awaiting a crèche on campus.
As your rep I will give voice to your concerns and together we can make Waitakere the best campus ever!
Hamish walker
Treasurer
I first came to Unitec last year with the only care in the world about getting out of bed in time for class, I have to come to truly enjoy what Unitec has to offer, (and want to put something back into it) hence standing for Treasurer for the USU
My relevant past experience includes: Fisherman on the South Island’s West Coast, Goldminer in Western Australia over the Uni break, 2 years working for the NZ Police, 3 years selling real estate all over NZ & owning investment property personally since the age of 20. I have good negotiation skills which I believe is a vital aspect for the treasurer’s role on the USU negotiating the most advantageous position l for students!!
I currently study Property Development & Accounting which is also relevant to the treasurer’s role.
Please vote for me as treasurer, I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute and gain new skills, make new friends and improve on the years & years of hard work that the USU has been doing to improve the Unitec student experience.
Vote WALKER for Treasurer!
Melissa Webster
General Executive Member
Waitakere Representative
Kia Ora
My name is Mel Webster I am a part Maori part European foundations studies student running for Waitakere rep.
Im studying a pathway to social work.
Having been out of school for 5 years I know how hard it is to go back to student life.
I am passionate about making your student life as fun and stress free as possible.
I would love to be a voice for Unitec students and help get your voice heard where it counts.
My campaign is students voicing student opinions because I want to hear what you have to say.
Thejaka Wijeweera
General Executive Member
Do you want a young, friendly guy who will talk your problems in the executive body?
Then vote for Thejaka Wijeweera at the USU elections for General Executive Member.
Kia ora. I am Thejaka Samindra Wijeweera and I will be running for USU General Executive member position for 2010. I am 19 year old international student from Sri Lanka and have been studying at Unitec since 2008 and currently I am doing my Bachelor in Business Accountancy. New Zealand is a great place for studies and Unitec was just the icing on the cake for me, but at the same time I am a guy who has experienced many difficulties when I first arrived to New Zealand as a student such as finding a job, paying fees and the main reason I have decided to run for this position is to create more facilities for the benefit of the students, talk the real problems what students are facing, and find solutions for them. Also I am hoping to discuss more about the problems what international students are facing and try the executive to hear their voice as they have to pay a large amount of tuition fees and therefore they
Xue Yang (Hailey)
General Executive Member
Hi, everyone. My name is Xue Yang, just call me Hailey. I’m campaigning to be a General Executive member.
Firstly, I’d like to share some of my hobbies with you. I love singing. No matter what type of music it is. I learned piano for four years. I’m also keen on art & design which I studied for eight years.
Life at Unitec is exciting; USU is an influential organization where students become involved in campus life. I want to be an executive member, because I want to help students to experience a good social life at Unitec as well as an academic life. I’m a person with warm heart and I want to share my happiness and make friends with you!
If I were elected as a General Executive member, I would do my best to help you. I would relay information from USU and would inform you to the best of my ability. If I could design the posters of USU, I would give you a surprise. I would take my responsibility and I would not disappoint you!!!
What are you waiting for? Don’t hesitate anymore! Just Vote for me!