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Welcome

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2010

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INTRODUCTIONS

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Introductions

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1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Apologies for Absence

3. Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 2009

4. Presentation of the Audited Accounts for year ended 31st July 2010

5. Appointment of Auditors for 2010-11

6. Approval of Students’ Union Affiliations for 2010-11

7. Presentation of the Trustees Report 2010-11

8. Any Other Business

Agenda

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Apologies for Absence

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Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 2009

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Presentation of the Audited Accounts for year ended

31st July 2010

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Total income £2,141,999(2009 - £2,418,315)

Total expenditure £2,177,103 (2009 - £2,388,552)

However exceptional VAT refund of £63,167 so

Operating Surplus of £28,033(2009 - £29,763)

Full details are available at www.mynsu.co.uk

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Balance Sheet

Fixed Assets

Positive £266,841(2009 – Positive £303,561)

Net Current Assets

Positive £82,954(2009 – Positive £3,873)

Full details are available at www.mynsu.co.uk

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Any Questions?

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Appointment of Auditors for 2010-11

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Approval of Students’ Union Affiliations for 2010-11

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Dave Wright Tim Mallender Karen Ingram

William Ralston David Inman Aidan Philipson

Osemeke Mosindi Ashleigh Blackwood Pete Woodward

Becky Warburton Alison Jones Adam White

Holly Seabrook Adam Wigley Paul Hughes

David Caldwell

Trustees 2010-2011

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5 Elected Sabbatical Officers

4 appointed Northumbria students

4 appointed externals

Aim: To achieve the right balance of skill and experience to oversee the

Unions finances, legal and reputational issues

The Trustee Board

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• Create and deliver the Students’ Union’s Business Plan

• Set Budgets

• Ensure the Students’ Union is legally compliant

• Protect the reputation of the Students’ Union

Role of Trustees

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Key Achievements

• 1000+ Course Reps recruited and over 275 trained

• 130 students attended Rep Conference

• Established Post Graduate Taught Reps

• 3000+ students involved in Societies, Community Volunteering, RAG, Welcome Team and Give it a Go

• £17,000 raised for RAG charities

Trustees Report 2010-11

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More Key Achievements

• 3295 votes in the Elections 2010

• An Award Winning Year:– NUS Community Relations Award Winner

– Runner Up for Students’ Union of the Year

– Runner Up in North East Business Awards ‘Environment and Community Award’

– NUSSL Best Bar None Accreditation

– Newcastle City Council Bronze Award for Club Venue of the Year

– Sound Impact Silver Award

Trustees Report 2010-11

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More Key Achievements

• 2000+ volunteers registered in Student Activities

• 2 Community Volunteers recognised for their work:– Kirsty McDine – Vinspired Genuis Award Regional Winner

– Claire Sedgewick – Vinspired Bridge Award National Winner

• Delivered positive changes for students in the University including Library Easter Opening

Trustees Report 2010-11

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More Key Achievements

• Secured an increase in Block Grant

• Successfully registered as a charity

• Completed major refurbishment of Students’ Union building and ensured opening for Welcome 2010

Trustees Report 2010-11

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Any Questions?

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Thank you for coming

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Good Luck for the rest of the year!