Message from Guardians Contents

I. Grade breakdown

II. Tips on committee performance

III. Tips on events

IV. Tips on guardian-ward tasks

V. The executive committee and the ecosoc leadership council

VI. The sigsheet

VII. Tips on making tambay and socializing with members

VIII. Tips on all your app projects

IX. Tips on meetings

X. Tips on your interviews

XI. Other tips

XII. Important ecosoc links

   

Grade breakdown

1. Committee Performance -15% 2. Required Events-10%

[] Apps Orientation- February 7 [] Sem Starter- February 13 [] Eventology 101- February 14 [] Ecosoc Tournament- March 7 [] TF Movie Screening – March 13 [] Seccom x Liaison ACLE – March 26 [] Finance Fundraising Event – pending date [] UPFront- April 8 [] Lit Night- April 17 [] Scavenger Hunt- April 25 [] SecCom Clean Up – pending date [] SecCom PSD Tutorial – pending date [] 5 counts worth of CDC events (crucial) [] Regular committee meetings – Tuesday, 12:00 or as specified

by the Chairperson (excused if you have class) [] Regular general meetings – Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 (excused

if you have class)

3. GW Tasks- 9% 4. Execom ELC Evaluation- 8% 5. Sigsheet- 7% 6. Tambay Hours-7% 7. Internals Project-7% 8. Final External Project- 15% 9. Midsem Interview- 7% 10. Final Interview- 15%

Tips on committee performance

§ ALWAYS AND FOREVER RULE TO BE AN OUTSTANDING OR MOST

OUTSTANDING APP: Volunteer volunteer and volunteer!!!!!!

§ More often than not, people would ask you to do things that you’re

not familiar with. Joining an organization opens up new and scary

things to you that way, like marketing hahahah. But remember,

don’t be scared! You can always ask help and clarify what needs to

be done! And we won’t judge you for asking. In fact we would be

more than happy to help, knowing that you want to do a good job

:)

§ Help out your Committee Head and Vice Chairpersons often! Offer

your ideas, skills, talents, and resources when you can.

§ Committee performance is also about the relationships you build in

the committee. It really pays to be friendly and bibbo.

   

Tips on events § Do your best to attend if not all then most of the Ecosoc events. Visibility

and bibboness means a lot to people! Wag din visible lang, dapat

nagiinteract din kayo with not just the Execom or your co-apps but with

the members as well :D

§ You are required to finish 5 CDC counts. We suggest you attend as many

as you can but we hope that you would not attend just because it is

required. We hope that you do them for the kids and because you

genuinely want to.

§ People usually appreciate it when apps do above and beyond what is

expected of them e.g. helping out with ingress and egress of events,

volunteering before asked upon, etc.

§ Don’t think just because you belong to one committee, you cannot get

involved with the other committees. Like mentioned, feel free to volunteer

in other committees’ projects when they need the extra manpower (they

would usually ask for volunteers naman so you would know your cue

hehe). Aside from the Execom bonuses you might receive, this can make

you appreciate the activities of the other committees.

§ Walang sapilitan sa Ecosoc! If you can’t play a sport (because of a

disability) then explain. But if you can, then it’s good if you try to play.

People in Ecosoc like the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship!

§ When there are events that your heads ask you to promote, try to always

go online to share the post! Online presence matters in Ecosoc as well. :)

Tips on guardian-ward (gw) tasks § What are GW tasks? These are small bonding tasks to make the GW

family closer and to make us eligible for a GW discount. Don’t worry fun

naman lahat toh so hindi niyo mafifeel na trabaho. :D

§ Always make time for our GW tasks! Klaud and I will set dates and times

for our tasks ahead of schedule so that you guys can get the permission

of your parents din:)

§ Be game for the tasks! To get an idea on the kind of activities we do for

these tasks, refer to this page:

https://www.facebook.com/ecsc.memcom?fref=ts

§ Don’t be scared to voice out your suggestions and ideas if you have any,

okay? Mon and I wouldn’t want that we would be just dictating stuff to

you guys tas di niyo naman pala trip. Gusto namin maging fun for

everyone!

   

The executive committee and the ecosoc leadership council

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

§ PRESIDENT & TASKFORCE CO-CHAIRPERSON: Lorenzo Canaria

§ VICE PRESIDENT & TASKFORCE CO-CHAIRPERSON: Joshua Keefe Siat

§ TREASURER and FINANCE CC: Miguel Rey Ramos

§ PRO and EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CC: Flora Anne Palabrica

§ SECRETARY and SECRETARIAT CC: Raphael Jambalos

§ ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CC: Irah Angelica Padilla

§ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CC: Regina Mora

§ ECHOES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Timothy Jacob

§ LIAISON CC: Jean Adriel Arguelles

§ MEMBERSHIP CC: Melissa Florence Sta. Maria

§ SPECIAL EVENTS CC: Ayi Dave

§ SPORTS CC: Joseph Malcontento

The ecosoc leadership council

This is a team of vice-chairpersons and TF directors that serve to connect the

Executive Committee and the members. You can find them in the sigsheet.

The executive committee and the ecosoc leadership council

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ELC EVALUATION:

§ The Execom and ELC evaluation may be mostly subjective. It’s the grade

they give apps for performance, bibboness, volunteerism, and contribution

to anything in Ecosoc. This grade is subjective because it’s mostly based

on how they, especially the Execom, see your performance and how you

see Ecosoc.

§ When an applicant is seen to be too bossy, or not too likeable (mataray,

not respectful, hindi mabait sa apps and members) then the Execom may

lower the grade it can give as penalty.

§ When an applicant is really bibbo, sincere, genuine in serving, then the

Execom can raise the evaluation grade.

§ The Execom takes into account personal things about the apps that they

get from your midsem and final interviews. Don’t worry, they won’t pry in

your lives. They’re just oncerned that you may be misunderstood at times!

For example: you can’t attend events because you live far away, but you

do your best in contributing to your app batch and committee. The

Execom can take that into account. :)

   

THE SIGSHEET

WHAT IS THE SIGSHEET?

§ The sigsheet is one of your most important applicant memorabilia in

Ecosoc… but sadly, you’d have to surrender it to Mel at the end of the

semester. :(

§ It is important because it is where you record most your effort during the

app process. Yes, you will be hunting members down to get their

signatures! You will be completing requirements to get the sigs of the

VCs, directors, and Execom. It will be hard, but it is what you might miss

the most!

§ Contrary to other orgs, your sigsheet has been printed and designed for

you. All you need to do is complete the signatures of the members for

points (see grade breakdown), and probably cover it with plastic to keep it

from damage.

THE SIGSHEET

TIPS ON GETTING SIGNATURES

§ Use it to get to know the members well. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE

SIGSHEET!!!!

§ NEVER complete it without interacting with the members…

§ From a mem’s perspective: ayaw na ayaw namin sa apps na nagpapasign

nang di kami kilala, nang di nagtatanong nang maayos, nang

nagrereklamo kung bat ayaw namin bigyan. You have to be respectful,

and these tips will help you out.

§ When asking for a signature, always do the following:

o Approach the member and introduce yourself properly

o Be sure you know what her/his name is, what her/his

role/position is, and where she/he is in the sigsheet.

o Ask if you can have her/his signature. If she/he has a

requirement, make sure you know it para hindi nakakahiya.

o Once you get the sig, thank her/him properly

o Be friends with her/him! Sustain your bond/relationship hehe

   

TIPS ON MAKING TAMBAY AND SOCIALIZING WITH MEMBERS

§ We don’t have a tambayan, but Memcom might make the Lounge our

Tambay Area. Common mistake of some apps: they think that making

tambay means spending x number of hours to finish their tambay hour

requirement! :( Tambay actually means spending time with the members

and apps. You can play card games, write in your log books, chat with

members, etc! There are LOTS of things to do. This is your time to shine

as a great app and a potential new friend to these people. :)

§ Never be afraid to talk to them! Some might look intimidating, but they’re

actually really nice once you get to know them. Ecosoc is a home to

different kinds of relationships. College isn’t the place for status quos!

Eww. People won’t judge you for befriending a certain kind of person or

group.

§ But don’t overdo your socializing to the point na you’re not yourself

anymore haha! Just be yourself!

TIPS ON ALL YOUR APP PROJECTS

§ You will have an app head and department heads. It doesn’t mean na you

shouldn’t step up to their levels! Always be bibbo and show your apps

what you’ve got and how you can contribute to your project. :D Dito

nagstart lahat ng members ngayon, and this helped us all establish good

work ethics. Besides them being app heads isn’t that of a big thing in

Ecosoc. We’ve known app heads who have been just that. Once they

became members, medj naglax na sila with stuffs. Point is: that title is not

a measure of your greatness in Ecosoc; consistency and love for the org

lang!!!!!

§ Offer your help to your heads and other departments. If you know how to

edit pictures, you can help the Publicity team. If you know how to bake,

you can help the Sales/Finance team. If you think something is wrong,

don’t be afraid to point it out because it can help your team. :)

§ When you need help in anything, ask the members for guidance as well.

IF for example, hindi ka naman marunong mag marketing, don’t hesitate

ask help especially from your guardians! Hehe

   

TIPS ON MEETINGS

§ Attendance in all meetings is recorded, and it will be a big component of

your grade (and how people will see you as an applicant).

§ If you have classes during meetings (Genmeet, Commeet, App meeting),

always tell your head that you can’t attend. IF you are free naman, then

go and always be early. :)

§ Failure to meet the required number of meetings COULD be grounds for

probation, or failure. :( So wag kayo magmiss! If you have a legit reason

to miss the meeting, tell them immediately.

§ Be prompt and punctual. Listen attentively, take down notes. Don’t be

afraid to suggest your ideas!

TIPS ON ALL YOUR interviews

§ Your interviews comprise the largest score in the app process. Make sure

to do well in them! There will be two kinds of interviews: the mid

semester interview and the final interview (FI).

Midsem Interview components ü Ecosoc history

ü Names, positions, trivia of executive committee, vice-chairpersons, and directors

ü Names of the members of your committee

ü Names of the members of the special committees (Scholarship Committee, Comelec,

Constitutional Committee)

ü Few insights on the app process

ü Fun part!

Final Interview components

Written exam: basically the Ecosoc constitution

ü Preamble, Mission, Vision

ü Duties and responsibilities of members

ü Grounds for probation, suspension, expulsion

ü Responsibilities of all committees and special committees

ü Few insights

Oral exam

ü Ecosoc song

ü Insights on the organization

ü Insights on co-applicants and application process

ü Fun part

§ Tip for midsem interview: all you have to do is really memorize your

sigsheet. One way to make it easy for you is if you interact with the

members, especially with the position holders!

§ Tip for the FI: memorize the constitution early on as possible!

§ Don’t worry. We will give you reviewers for all exams. :)

 

Other tips

§ Wala kaming tambayan now… Which means that it will be harder for

people to interact with each other (and it will be harder for you guys to

find the members for your sigsheets hahahaha but we will help you with

that). Members will be expecting the apps to be bibbo and to be really

friendly to everyone in Ecosoc :)

§ Your priorities are your committee performance, external project, and final

interview since they have the highest contribution to your grade

§ Love Ecosoc and be genuine!

§ There’s this popular saying in Ecosoc that we want to instill in you guys as

early as now and that’s “Love Ecosoc and it will love you back” <3 Super

true nito guys hehe

Important ecosoc links

§ UP ECOSOC ACCOUNTS

o Website: http://www.upecosoc.org/

o FB Page: fb.com/UP.Economics.Society

o Twitter: https://twitter.com/upecosoc

o Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/upecosoc

§ UP ECOSOC TASKFORCE

o FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/upecosoctaskforce?fref=ts

o Twitter: https://twitter.com/UPEcosocTF

o Pintas (Clothing line): https://www.facebook.com/UPEcosocTF.Pintas?fref=ts

§ UP ECOSOC MONTH

o https://www.facebook.com/UPEcosocMonth?fref=ts

o https://twitter.com/UPEcosocMonth

§ UP ECOSOC MEMCOM ACCOUNTS

o FB Page for members: https://www.facebook.com/ecsc.memcom?fref=ts

o FB Page for Recruits: https://www.facebook.com/JoinEcosoc?ref=br_rs

o Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcosocMemcom

§ ECOSOC PROJECTS

o UPFRONT (USC Elections Forum; Acad x Externals):

§ https://www.facebook.com/UPfrontUSCElectionsForum?fref=ts

§ https://twitter.com/UPfrontUSCForum

o Foodgasm (Finance): https://www.facebook.com/UPEcosoc.Foodgasm?fref=ts

o Liaison Account (Liai): https://www.facebook.com/upecosoc.liaison?fref=ts

o Privilege Card (Liai): https://www.facebook.com/EcosocPrivCard?ref=br_rs

o Ecosoc’s Next Top Model (SPEV): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ecosocs-Next-

Top-Model/115311611849839?fref=ts

o National Youth Congress (Ecosoc x SESC):

§ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/nationalyouthcongress?fref=ts

§ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYC11_2014

o The Acad Worm: https://twitter.com/TheAcadWorm

o Ecosoc Comelec (for elections):

https://www.facebook.com/upecosoccomelec?fref=ts