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Welcome back Bondies!!!

Hello to 143 and hello to the freshers!

Almost time for Bondstock and one of the best weeks of your life!

Well done to the Footy boys with their excellent win! So proud!

Get ready for lots and lots of election spamin the coming weeks as the BUSA race picks up! Make an informed decision and choose wisely!

The lovely Bondstock team will be organising Scope for week 3 - the wrap up edition. I’ll be back in week 4 to say farewell and to provide the embarassing stories and so on that will wrap up my committee’s term on BUSA!

As they say here at Bond ‘get around it’.

Enjoy the week!!

Michaela Orsmond

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The countdown to the biggest week in the Bond calendar has begun.

Our committee has been working tirelessly to smooth out the finer details to deliver you an epic week of fun celebrations to re-member for a long time to come.

This year, we’ve tried to bring something fresh to each of the events to make the week all the more exciting.

In addition, we’ve got some new events debuting throughout Bondstock, including:- The Faculty Games: an interfaculty competition hosted each day by a different student association to determine who the Reigning Faculty will be for 2014.- The B Factor: an opportunity for our Bondies to show off their hidden talents in an amaz-ing spectacle of dance and music performance.- Bond Bazaar: featuring a fashion show of our very own Bond models and market stalls from around the Gold Coast, make sure you come down to check this one out!- Beard & a Bev: what could be better than beer, blokes and fifa – this event is sure to please, and at only $5, its an absolute steal!- Check out our other events at www.bondstock.com.au for more information!

-Niamh

VP - RecreationNiamh Ramsay

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Bondies,

Welcome to week one! After the crazi-ness of O Week you’d expect it to be qui-

etening down with students heading to class but the September semester is only getting busier.

This week we’ve had a number of huge events and things are heating up with Club Sign On Day and Pub Crawl to finish off the week.

If you haven’t yet bought your Bondstock tickets, jump online while you still can at www.bondstock.com.au for the last ones. Bondstock kicks off on Sunday night and is sure to be a brilliant week.

Our BUSA term is almost coming to an end and while it’s certainly been bittersweet, seeing the biographies of the candidates in this edition is a wonderful remind-er that we’ll be leaving you in very capable hands. There are some brilliant ideas contained in these pag-es, so please come to the Presidents’ Debate on Mon-day evening to hear from the candidates themselves.

Mel

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BAFRICABond in Africa 2014

RECENTLY THE BAFRICA CAPE TOWN TEAM RETURNED IN TIME FOR THE START OF THE SEMESTER....

Here’s what they had to say while they were away!

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BLOG POST #18

Experiencing social inequity and attempting to make a tangible difference has been an eye opening experience of our trip thus far. Today was one such instance.

Today our internships were disrupted due to unrest within several regional townships we had intended to visit. Local strikes regarding the targeting of public transport operators on roads has escalated within recent days, bringing a large number of public services to a halt within the greater Cape region.

The strikes have brought about significant violence and over 4 buses have been scorched to the ground - an area we will avoid.

We wished specifically to visit a satellite Legal Aid Clinic in Khayelitsha which the university operates to service those who cannot make their way onto the campus. In the next few days we are hoping to visit a similar clinic and a community court in a region free from riots.

Even though we were unable to head into the community we busied ourselves drafting documents, letters and court summons for the clinic’s in house attorneys, in amongst the client interviews.

We hope for a safe end to the unrest and look forward to travelling into the community should the opportunity arise.

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- TICKETS ON SALE in the UnderGrad Lounge 10am-2pm Tuesday-Friday

- $30 Bondies, $60 Non-Bondies- Irish Themed

- Venues included: Don’s Tavern, Fiddlers Green Irish Bar, Waxy’s Irish Pub, SinCity, Vanity

- First Crawl starts at Don’s Tavern at 4pm- Second Crawl starts at Don’s Tavern at 5.30pm

Don’t miss out on getting lucky!

The Career Development Centre will be hosting a Tax Help Centre, a community based service with Bond Volunteers who have been trained by

and are supported by the ATO. The Bond Volunteers will be offering appointments for students and staff to assist with tax returns.

The Tax Help Centre will be based in the Law Faculty on Wednesdays and

Fridays from 9:30am-3pm starting Wednesday 30th July through until October to assist staff and students with their tax returns.

Students and staff must meet a certain criteria including earning around

$50,000 or less to use this service.

To find out if you meet the criteria and to book an appointment please contact Ashleigh O'Reilly at aoreilly@bond.edu.au or call 07 5595 3051.

Tax returns – we can help

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PHOTOGRAPHERS: BEN THANGKAM

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BUSA ELECTIONS

LUKE LOVEGROVE - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATELuke is a third year LLB student and the current Vice President (Education) of BUSA. After 12 months of improving your educational experience, Luke believes he can do more for you as your President. Luke believes your life at Bond can be improved in two ways: * Rewarding your passion What makes a Bondy a Bondy is their passion for whatever part of student life you choose. BUSA should reward you for this passion. To reward you for choosing to study at this stellar university, Luke will lead a review of Faculties’ adherence to university policy so these important protections are enforced. To reward you for the passion you inject into your sporting and cultural clubs, Luke will focus all club funding towards improving your student experience. This will be achieved by instituting an advanced club filing system so BUSA can better monitor club events and reward clubs that real-ly make their mark. To reward your passion for fitness, Luke will fight to provide free gym access to your significant others. * Engaging with students Under Luke, BUSA will engage with students by being friendly, open and approach-

able. Luke will foster an equal and engaging culture in BUSA through a grassroots initiative where BUSA presence will be felt at every SAM-funded event. Furthermore, Luke will revitalise the Bond spirit by encouraging your presence at sporting events and directly supporting every club’s promotion. You can question Luke at the Presi-dent’s Debate this Monday at 8pm. Ignite Bond spirit at https://www.facebook.com/

CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONSPRESIDENT - SECRETARY - TREASURER

JACK LEONARD - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATEJack (Sync) is running for the President with Maddie (Secretary) and Jessica (Treasurer). He

commenced his LLB/BBus (Management) program in 121. Currently in his ninth semester Jack has loved being involved in various student committees and has been heavily involved in the Bond community. He served on the BSA as Academic Affairs Director and LSA as Vice-Presi-dent. This background has not only developed Jack’s management skills and network within

Bond but has given him a unique insight into the important role FSAs play on campus. His vision for BUSA is an organisation that is accountable for their promises, works effectively and

efficiently to create the best student-experience for Bond students.

Policies: 1. Under Jack and the Sync Pod’s leadership the BUSA management committee with be ac-

countable for their election promises and have the support and flexibility to succeed2. The FSAs will be better consulted through the Student Executive Council

3. The Bond sporting culture will continue to thrive through an increased student focus4. Programs will be developed to drive patronage back to Don’s

5. WBTW will be reviewed to consider how the event can best engage students6. The executive will carefully manage the changing relationship between SPC and BUSA

7.A comprehensive information package will be available to students in relation to the higher education reforms

8.A Post-Graduate engagement review in collaboration with PGSA

Jack wants to see BUSA best serve you. Synchronise your student experience. Vote Sync for BUSA.

MADDIE MCDERMID - SECRETARY CANDIDATEMaddie is running for Secretary in the pod Sync for BUSA with Jack Leonard (President) and Jessica Sargent

(Treasurer). Maddie commenced her Bachelor of Law/Business (Management) in 121. Currently in her ninth semester, Maddie has been actively involved in campus life taking on roles such as 2013/2014 BUSA Corporate Relations Director, Co-President of Netball Club, Bondstock Director and the Student Ambassa-dor Coordinator. Maddie’s employment and active involvement in university life has enabled her to build

strong relationships with external businesses and administrative staff within campus. As Secretary, Maddie would like to play a greater role in the internal management of the committee. Further ensuring a commit-

ted and accountable BUSA who is always striving to enhance the student experience.

Enhancing Internal Management: Maddie aims to increase the support and administration role of the secretary through utilizing the weekly executive meetings with Vice Presidents. This will ensure a cohesive

and efficient student committee. Committee Accountability: Maddie will implement a semester performance review to ensure that commit-tee members are being held accountable to continuing to enhance the student experience. These reviews will act as a benchmark to ensure that BUSA members are sufficiently completing duties on time and to

a high quality.

Increase accessibility and communication: Maddie aims to increase BUSA’s capability of providing informa-tion to the community. Increasing information distribution will add further a level of transparency to the

committee. S ynchronise your student experience. Vote Sync for BUSA. Website: syncforbusa.wix.com/home Facebook: www.facebook.com/SyncforBUSA

ASHLEY BLACKBURN - SECRETARY CANDIDATE

My name is Ashley Blackburn and I am running for Secretary for BUSA. You’re already aware by now that BUSA elections are upon us and have most likely been flooded with information. I could tell you all the things that make me awesome and how I once wrestled a bear (famous

story) however those things are not as important as whether or not you’ll think I will do a good job. I’m currently Vice President of the Women’s Welfare Society as well. The secretary of

BUSA undertakes a more serious role in organising the administrative roles of the committee and ensuring that BUSA is legally compliant. The secretary is also responsible for maintaining chemistry and morale between committee members. The position is also responsible for the transparency of BUSA to the student body. These matters are extremely vital to an effectively

run committee. It may not be as exciting as other positions but it is one that is vital to the student committee. The secretary is also responsible for day to day contact with fellow Bondies

and as such I should explain that I’m a great entertainer in that aspect but more importantly I’m approachable and friendly. I can also tell you stories about bear wrestling which may or

may not be a complete fabrication. I can flatter you with cookies and try to win your heart but in the end I want you to vote for me if you think I’m going to do an effective job as secretary of

BUSA.

JESSICA SARGENT - TREASURER CANDIDATEJessica (Sync Pod) is running for Treasurer with Jack Leonard (President) and Maddie McDermid (Secre-tary). Jessica commenced her Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Commerce (Finance) in 122. Currently

in her eighth semester, Jessica has been actively involved in the community and is no stranger to serving Bond students. Her involvement has been beneficial to understanding how student associations operate

on campus and the importance of student associations and clubs in contributing to the Bond student experience. As Treasurer, Jessica would like to enhance communication to the Bond community and ensure

that BUSA’s financial position strengthens over her time in the position, while ensuring BUSA is able to maximise their contribution to the Bond student experience.

Policies:Communication and Accessibility: Jessica aims to increase access to the treasurer, to ensure the process is approachable to students and to increase student awareness of how their SAM fees are being utilised in

the Bond community.Increase Accountability for Funding Allocation: Jessica will implement a process to increase the account-

ability for funding for clubs and societies to enhance the efficiency of funding allocations to ensure students receive maximum benefit.

Source Additional Revenue Streams: Jessica will seek new sources of external revenue to ensure BUSA is continually able to provide more to the Bond community now and to stabilise their financial position into

the future.

Synchronise your student experience. | Vote Sync for BUSA.Website: syncforbusa.wix.com/home| Facebook: www.facebook.com/SyncforBUSA

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BUSA ELECTIONS

PAOLA BECI - POSTGRAD CANDIDATEAs the first female Postgraduate Liaison of BUSA and fourth president of PGSA, I intend to continue nourishing the following four initiatives and see that they become sustainable student resources: 1. Development of the Postgraduate Tutor Database and Literary Resource Centre; 2. Implementation of PGSA elections to ensure a more transparent appointment of members; 3. Emphasizing postgraduate events, including the growth of the Justin Lane Dinner and estab-lishment of a semestral Wine Retreat; 4. Development of Women in Law initiative. I started my dual degree - Juris Doctor and Master of International Relations (LAWS) focusing on International Law and Diplomacy - in September of 2012. During my time here at Bond, I have served as a Student Ambassador for which I was awarded a Platinum certification, Senior Research Assistant for the Faculty of Society and Design, Secretary of the Bond University Unit-ed Nations Student Association (BUUNSA), Postgraduate officer of the Law Student Association (LSA) and Vice President of Postgraduate Student Association (PGSA). I firmly believe that my experience here at Bond has prepared me for this role, especially my time as Vice President of the PGSA, during which I began these initiatives. This is why my election in office will not only be fruitful but it will be the necessary change to ensure that your student life here at Bond is everything you wish it to be!

It is time for change. It is time to Vote 4 Paola as the Postgraduate Student Liaison of the Bond University Student Association 2014/2015 term. lovegroveforpres

CANDIDATES FOR LIAISON POSITIONSINTERNATIONAL & POST GRADUATE

BRANDON PORTER LEE - POSTGRAD CANDIDATEThe Post Graduate Liaison is charged with the responsibility of repre-senting the interests of postgraduate, mature age and higher degree by research, students enrolled in Bond University.

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DEBORA KOCAK -INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATETime tamay-ke a change! Hi! Guten Tag! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Namaste! I am Tamay Debora Kocak and I want to be Bond university’s next International Student Liason. Being from Belgium and an international student myself, I believe I can easily become a go-between for our university’s student associa-tion and the international students that come here and wonder why the people here don’t just use Australia’s kangaroo’s as a mode of transportation. The majority of the international cohort know me already but I am always eager to meet new people. Don’t worry, I don’t bite unlike a lot of the things that reside here in this gorgeous country. I’ve been living on this amazing campus for 8 months and feel like I’ve found a second home. That’s the beauty of Bond’s smaller intake of students; you can all become a family, however corny that may sound. Before I wonder off and meet some more people, let’s just say your vote for International Student Liaison will not be wasted on me. I strive to: -ensure international students are getting out there and joining the university’s cultural and sporting clubs AND -support the university’s student association in whatever needs to be done -even bigger and better parties (and a memorable international week) So it’s time, time TAMAY-ke a change!

LAURA MARAGANO- INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATEHello, my name is Laura Maragano and I’m running for International Student Liaison. I’m currently in my

second semester here at Bond studying a Bachelor of International Relations. I am an active member of the Bond community, participating in activities such as weekly Res Wars, the Student Ambassador Program,

and Italian Language Director of Bond Latin Society.I have been moving around the world since I was three months old and have lived in a total of nine countries, so I can definitely understand what international

students feel when coming to a completely new environment with new cultures and languages. My diverse cultural experience has found my interest in the position of International Student Liaison and I believe that

I would make a perfect representative for such position.

If elected for International Student Liaison for 2014/15 I will:-Actively organize events/activities such as: International Food Fest, in order to integrate domestic and

international students for a greater experience at Bond.-Ensure that I act as representative for the ideas and beliefs of the International Student Community at

Bond-Diversify deeper relationships with international organisations both external and internal to Bond Univer-

sity -Promote greater cultural diversity through hosting events in which students are exposed to the greater

international community

Please feel free to approach me if you have any enquires about my policies or experiences or even to say hello.

FIDELI SVENSSON - INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATEHi everyone!

I am Fideli Svensson and I am running for International Students Liaison. I originally come form Sweden, but have been living in Australia for over a year before I came to Bond I did a lot of traveling and spend among other places 6 month in Canada. My big pas-

sions in life are skiing, traveling and experience new cultures. And now on to the formalities, I have previous experiences on boards and believe that I have a suiting personality for the position as your new International Students Liaison. I am in general

a very happy person that find motivation in challenges and optimistic people. I am an extrovert for better and for worse and with that comes my fear for awkward silences.

You should vote for me as your international students Liaison because I am convinced that I can make your life as an international student at Bond a little bit better.

My two main goals for this position is: - Easier access to information about what services is offered for international students.

Bond have a lot of services that would be helpful for international students however a lot of us do not know about them. My intentions are to make sure that all international students are

aware about the help and services they have the right to. - Create new opportunities to feel the real Australian culture. This would be possible

through better integration with the Gold Coast community.

ALEX KINLOCH - VP REC CANDIDATEI’m Alex Kinloch and I’m running for Vice-President (Recreation) of BUSA 2014/15. Born in Scotland, 1994, I am 19 years old and came to Bond at the start of 2012. Over my time at Bond I have been DJing at Don’s Tavern and have been involved in many other activities. I

am the current Social Director on BUSA, an Executive Council Member for B.A.S.I.C and the Treasurer for the Volleyball Club. I was also the Convenor of Bond Children’s Holiday Camp in 2013. On my term in BUSA I hope to implement three policies to ensure a social experience

that Bond students have never experienced but also streamline the admin perspective to make it easier for students to hold and run events.

Through administration and organisation I hope to gain more sponsorship and have more competitions with student rewards for major events such as Mid Semester Bash, End of Se-

mester Bash and Bondstock. I hope to work with the Social Director and the BUSA committee as a whole to regain social culture at Bond, more specifically through Don’s Tavern. Having

student feedback forms and online surveys will play a major role along with the introduction of new events. Finally, I want to work with all FSA’s and all Sporting/Cultural Clubs to ensure the social calendar is easily accessible and visible to all students at any time. Vote corRECt

because we will be the strongest REC pod that will give you the best student social experience

JACK VACALA - SOCIAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATEThe Social Director is responsible for the preparation of all of BUSA’s

social events. This includes Thursday Night at Don’s, Grad Party, Mid-Sem and End of Sem Bash, and Pub Crawl.

ANNA THORLEY - SOCIAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATESocial Director for BUSA 2014/15 I’m Anna Thorley and I am running for the position of Social Director of BUSA 2014/15. Originally from Sydney, I moved to the Gold Coast at the start of 2013 to begin my degree, a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science. I was elected onto the

Health Sciences & Medical Students Association in the position of Social Director at the begin-ning of this year. During my term on BUSA I aim to deliver on three policies to ensure growth in the student social experience at Bond. An increase in both variety of events and student

involvement will see an improvement in Bond’s social culture. Through increasing student in-put in the running of BUSA social events, I aim to provide all Bond students a wider variety of organised social events. This will be achieved with an expansion of social events as well as the continued development of new external entertainment at Bond events. Through organisation

I aim to increase support for cultural clubs and FSA’s social events by creating a streamlined system that can be used when hiring AV equipment and needing assistance with AV set up.

This system will allow clubs easier and guaranteed access to BUSA’s resources. Vote corRECt because we will be the strongest REC pod that will give the best student social experience to

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BUSA ELECTIONS

CANDIDATES FOR RECREATION POSITIONSVP REC - social director - cultural clubs & societies director

ROSE BURKE - SOCIAL DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

Hi, I’m Rose Burke and I’m running for Social Director in the upcoming BUSA elections. Originally from the most isolated major city in the world, Perth, you may wonder if I had ever even socialised prior to coming to Bond (I had). Currently in the faculty of Society and Design studying a bachelor of film, I feel I am extremely suited to the position and am capable of handling all it requires. As a film and television student, I would love to incorporate videography at major events on top of the already great photos available for free to students through social media. I think it is also extremely important to keep the high standard of original and exciting events and themes, and whilst I have endless ideas of my own, I hope to accurately represent the student population and therefore am open to and greatly appreciate suggestions and feedback. In correlation to those policies, I believe what makes Bond events so great is the students themselves, and therefore I want to strongly encourage any budding student photographers, cinematographers, DJs, and the likes to have the opportunity to share their skills and passions through events. These are the main things I want to add into or improve upon with our already great social events. Whether at Dons or crawling through Surfers, I believe that as Social Director I could create the best possible nights and memories for all who have the privilege of calling themselves a Bondie.

ANTON TAN - CULTURAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES CANDIDATE

Bondies, My name is Anton Tan, I am one of the two candidates for the cultural clubs and societies director position. The current director is Michelle

Pham who over the past 3 semesters introduced the club mentor system. If elected I will retain this mentor system and additionally plan to establish a formal cultural club committee, which will oversee the

global food festival, international week and many other events. So please take the time this election to vote Anton Tan for Cultural

Club and Societies Director. For more information regarding my poli-cies please visit the Facebook page.

JACQUELINE MCGRATH -CULTURAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES CANDIDATECultural Clubs and Societies Director for BUSA 2014/15 My name is Jacqui McGrath and I am running for Cultural Clubs and Societies Director of BUSA 2014/15. I’m from Coffs Harbour,

NSW and moved up here this year, beginning in Semester 141. Over my time here I have been involved in many aspects of Bond University. I am currently

on the Student Philanthropy Council, Secretary of the Women’s Welfare Society and recently competed in the domestic Administrative Law Moot Competition. As an A block resident I

have also participated in Res Wars, Social Netball and am looking forward to participating in the Bond Children’s Holiday Camp later this year.

During my term on BUSA I will be focusing on efficiency, encouragement and support. These will be achieved through efficient electronic documentation of Club Constitutions to allow for support of succession plans and the continuity of the club culture. Further, by working closely with all BUSA members and the introduction of a transparent calendar system, I will achieve

greater event attendance while providing assistance and encouragement. My acknowledgement of the necessity for constant, open channels of communication will

facilitate an expansion and maximization of the already diverse Club culture Bond University fosters.

Vote corRECt because we will be the strongest REC pod that will give you the best student social experience to date.

BUSA ELECTIONSEDWARD LANGLEY - VP SPORT CANDIDATE

Hey friends! My name is Edward Langley and I am running for the position of Vice-President (Sport) on the

2014-15 BUSA in the pod ‘L.E.E.P’. Along with Lizzie Halikos and Edward Burrows-Cheng we will be a Sports Pod that facilitates Sporting Club activities rather than focussing on mediating

them. We intend to more closely engage with all aspects of running a Sporting Club from event management to attaining sponsorship to ensure that your club can be run as efficiently

as possible and can play a role in Bond’s growing sporting culture. Since commencing my studies at Bond I have played an active role in all aspects of Student Life. I have been Social Director of the LSA and the Bond University Football Club, as well as

events director of the Bond Investment Group. I have represented Bond in the domestic Shine Torts Moot Competition, as well as at both the Northern University Games and the Australian

University Games. I am an enthusiastic yet unpolished weekly Mixed Netball player and a member of the Bond University Cricket Club’s Last Man Standing team.

I have immersed myself fully in Bond’s Sporting culture and now am looking to further its profile and ensure that all clubs and events are run as efficiently as possible to guarantee that

all Bondies get as much enjoyment out of your sporting endeavours as I have from mine.

EDWARD BURROWS-CHENG - SPORTING PROJECTS DIRECTORHi, My name is Edward Burrows-Cheng and I’m in my 3rd Semester of a Business/Law Degree. I’m

originally from the greatest place on the planet in Tasmania. I am on the exec-utive for the Bond AFL club and the Bond Rowing club and a member of the Bond Water-polo Team. I am running for the position of

Sporting Projects and Events Director as part of the pod L.E.E.P.

L.E.E.P will target culture and engagement specifically if elected. In relation to culture L.E.E.P will be aiming to provide more events at Don’s on the big screen, better facilitate the communication between the clubs and BUSA, better promote sporting events involving the university and improve the dynamic

of club sign on day. In reference to engagement L.E.E.P will hold pre-funding meetings with all clubs and hand out a handbook for each of the clubs informing them on the processes of event planning,

sponsorship process and re-courses available.

In my role as Sporting Projects and Events Director I’m wanting to increase the number and size of sporting events at Bond to incorporate the Melbourne Cup, Cricket, NBA finals and further expand and

continue previous events such as AFL Grand Final, Women’s Rugby day.

LIZZIE HALIKOS - SPORTING CLUBS CANDIDATEHi my name is Lizzie Halikos, I am currently an Arts/Law student. As the Sporting Club Director of L.E.E.P I aim to facilitate the continuing role of such clubs and expand on the sources available to Sporting Clubs. Alongside L.E.E.P, my primary policy outcomes are: - To enhance the positive role sporting clubs play in improving the student experience at Bond University. - To expand and foster the Bond sporting culture - Improve communication between the clubs and BUSAThese outcomes will be achieved through the following deliverables; - Pre-BUSA funding meetings to assist with the process of club event planning and application assistance. - Creating a comprehensive ‘how to’ manual for all Club Presidents. - Developing a clear platform of communication and engagement, ensuring all sporting clubs have all the appropriate tools and required knowledge to expand memberships and participation rates. - Developing a more dynamic and interactive Club Sign on Day to promote clubs. My positions, both as the club president for the Bond University Cheerleading Club and as the Secretary and an Events Director of Bondstock2014 Committee, highlight my aptitude as an organizer and my genuine passion for event management and organization. By running in L.E.E.P for BUSA 2014/2015 we hope to make significant growth to the sporting culture within Bond University. Keep an eye on us, we hope to achieve great things

CANDIDATES FOR ADMIN & SPORT POSITIONSSPORTS POD - CORPORATE RELATIONS

JACK RYAN- CORPORATE RELATIONS CANDIDATEI want your body, everybody wants your body, so let’s jack. Come on, let’s jack.

My name is Jack Ryan and I am a Commerce/Law student, councillor for the Freshman Council and resi-dent of B Block. I may be in my 3rd Semester however this is not something that you need to worry about. A considerable amount of responsibility falls on this role, and I believe I am extremely capable of satisfying

these requirements to an above average standard. My policies are ultimately aimed at improving the efficiency of communication between Bond and external

businesses. My first policy deals with streamlining all communication between sponsors and clubs and societies so that it is channelled and distributed only through the BUSA Corporate Relations Office. As a result I will be the only point of contact that sponsors have with Bond University, whereby applications are sent and

confirmations are received. My second policy is to formulate a weekly cumulative report that will be sent to prospective sponsors

articulating any sponsorship application from all clubs or societies. This report will be of a consistent and user-friendly nature, allowing the sponsors to oversee all applications in one organised email and respond

with their intentions accordingly. My final policy is to develop a database of all companies and sponsors that have a relationship with Bond University. Every club and society at Bond will have access to this database, enabling them to choose the

most appropriate sponsor to satisfy their requirements. So, Come on let’s jack

FRANCIS FILLER - CORPORATE RELATIONS CANDIDATEG’Day Bondies,My name is Francis Filler and I’m currently in my 6th semester studying a Commerce/Business degree. Since becoming a Bond student through a Collegiate Captain Scholarship in 2012, I’ve been heavily involved in numerous aspects of the Bond community. Major milestones include; having the privilege to be chosen as 2014 Bondstock Treasurer, being Treasurer and part of the founding executive of clubs “Bond University 4WD, Camping and Fishing Club” & “180 Degrees Consulting - Bond University,” traveling to St Teresa’s Cath-olic College with Bond Indigenous Awareness Society’s social justice trip, & managing the first Bond Ten Pin Northern University Games team.Through the following policies, my goal is to further enhance the Bond community through providing oppor-tunities & benefits to students, boost BUSA’s financial status, & leave a lasting legacy of long term corporate relationships for future Bondies to prosper from. - Modernise the BUSA sponsorship prospectus with the aim of attracting a wider variety of corporations.- Advance BUSA’s financial independence and increase funds available to benefit students. This will be achieved through development of a new corporate advertisement package targeting Scope Magazine.- Establish corporate relationships that will provide student supplies at a discounted rate.- Increase awareness of BUSA’s corporate relations deals beneficial to students.- Maintain & seek to further advance BUSA’s current corporate relationships-Promote synergy between BUSA corporate relationships & the Career Development Centre to create further work experience opportunities for students.If you want competence, drive, vision & an individual who is “Not Just Your Average Filler” - VOTE #1 Francis

CINDY KOVAC - CORPORATE RELATIONS CANDIDATE

I’m Cindy Kovac and I am running to be the 2014/15 BUSA Corporate Relations Director. I was born in Melbourne, Victoria in 1995 and am currently 19 years of age. I started my journey at Bond in May 2013.

Throughout my time at Bond I have invested copious amounts of my time volunteering for the student body. I am currently the Social Director of the Society and Design Students Association, an Executive Mem-ber of the Bond University’s Women’s Welfare Society and a representative for the Student Ambassadors

program. If elected for the 2014/15 BUSA committee I will represent YOU. During my term my aim is to implement

three policies these are; Digitize, Connect and Experience. I hope to work with the elected IT/Communica-tions Director to create a digital sponsorship portfolio to streamline and simplify the current sponsorship process for the Bond University FSA’s, Cultural Clubs and Societies. My Connect policy aims is to make the

Corporate Relations Director offer more opportunities and become more relevant to the students and their experience to ensure more from Bond and BUSA. My previous experience on an FSA and being apart of Clubs and Societies has enhanced my understanding of the severity of the Corporate Relations role and

what the role entails and needs to enhance the future for Bond students. Vote Ctrl + Alt + Delete for BUSA 2014/15 because we are the strongest Administrative keys, and most

importantly are going to be more relevant to the student body.

BUSA ELECTIONS

JACK MCLINTOCK - IT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

Hi, I’m Jack McLintock, and I’m asking you to Back Jack for BUSA IT & Communications Direc-tor in 2014/15! I’m in my 6th semester, studying Law, and have been loving it! I’ve got years

of experience in wide range of IT tools and skills, including Photoshop, InDesign, and HTML & CSS coding. I’ve also served in similar roles in a number of organisations outside of Bond.

I have a Five Point Plan to take IT & Communications at Bond to the next level:1. A digital student calendar, automatically updated to help you keep track of your academic

and social life at Bond2. More dynamic promotions,making use of a wider variety of means to promote BUSA and

its events3. New channels of communication between student associations and BUSA, to make sure

that all student associations are making full use of BUSA and its resources4. Greater leverage of social media, expanding the reach of BUSA in new and innovate ways,

as well as helping other student associations to make better use of social media5. A redesigned BUSA website, taking advantage of the latest web technologies, as well as

making it easier and more efficient for you to get in touch with BUSAYou can Back Jack for IT & Communications on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ Back-

JackBUSA and on Instagram @BackJackBUSA!

DANE MARLEY - IT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

My name is Dane Marley. My mission is to improve the Bond student experience through the position of IT/Communications Director.

I will digitise the student experience by launching a new BUSA website and smartphone app. Features will include live web chat during office hours, an interactive digital Scope, high-reso-

lution event photos, online ticketing, dining specials and sponsor material. I will help students connect with BUSA by launching a bi-weekly video - ‘Under the Arch’. This

will help clubs and societies promote their event and you never miss out on all campus life has to offer. Clubs and FSAs will be able to submit material for ‘What’s On’ through an online

form. On approval, the item will automatically display on the website and be included in a HTML rich email on Monday morning.

My experience as the LSA IT Director and Bondstock web developer, in conjunction with my IT industry experience place me as the best candidate to help you.

Please visit ctrlaltdel.org.au for a detailed list of my policies. I look forward to your support in developing a better student experience.

CANDIDATES FOR ADMIN POD POSITIONSSPORTS POD - CORPORATE RELATIONS

AASHA PURLING - PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR CANDIDATEMy name is Aasha Purling and I’m so excited to be a candidate for Publications Director in the Administra-tion pod, Ctrl+Alt+Delete. As a solid and streamlined team, Cindy, Dane and I are focused on task manage-ment: utilizing our specialized skills and experience to raise the bar and implement changes that will ensure the continued effectiveness and long-term success of the administration pod.

After two very successful semesters as Publications Director on SDSA, 4 hit editions of ATLAS, and 2 “Best Publication” awards, I hope to draw from the scope (pun) of my publications expertise and really show the university network what publications can be.

I’m looking to see Scope go online. Not through Issuu, or as a digital publication, but a complete re-structure as a website/blog hybrid. In conjunction with our talented IT candidate Dane, we’ve developed an app that will prompt every time a new article is available. Not only will this make our content more readable, but it also ensures we can deliver content to you instantaneously. This will make the role less time-intensive and less reliant on design experience. We’re saving trees, too. Talk about revolutionary.

This is the perfect format for integrated banner advertising. Cindy and I will develop banner ads on our home pages to strengthen the link from students to FSA events and our corporate sponsors, providing another point of leverage for our sponsorship directors - one that we can prove works.

PARIS FAINT - PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR CANDIDATEHello Bondies!My name is Paris and I’m your candidate for Publications Director this year. I am incredibly passionate about all things publishing, and I wish to make a career out of magazine production and editorial. My vision for publications is to streamline the way Scope and the blossoming number of on-campus publications are received by students; to introduce magazine stands around campus solely for the students to use. I have experience in designing, writing for and editing more than fifteen magazines, books and businesses, three of which are popular on campus publications. I’d encourage you to vote for me in the upcoming election because I know what it takes to revamp an entire magazine, to create publications from scratch and give the readers exactly what they want!Happy voting,Paris.

MICHAELA ORSMOND - VP EDUCATION CANDIDATEHolla Bondies! I’m Michaela Orsmond and I’m The Game Changers’ BUSA candidate for Vice-President of Education, along with James Burns for Advocacy Director, and Mark Foster for Special Interests Director! Basically we’re a team of students who understand what it’s like to be time poor, and juggling parties, work, home, pets, significant others,

relaxation, and a bit of study. I’m passionate about pursuits such as blended learning techniques that won’t put you to sleep in tutorials!

Currently the I.T & Multimedia Director on BUSA, and Promotions Director on the BSA, I’ve served on the BSA previ-ously as the Communications Officer, the Water Polo Club as the Vice-President and a general go-to-graphics girl for

various clubs, societies and the occasional DJ on campus. I’m a GC girl, both a Gold Coaster and a Game Changer – I’m here to lead the team that will look after your education. We are committed to representing your best interests at the

highest level within Bond. I am committed to three core overarching policy ideals:

1. Effective consultancy to achieve efficiency 2. Super simple communications and information

3. Accountability for representative and recognition for students

As a girl in the current world of Instagram and Facebook, my life is a constant struggle between Treat yo’ Self and want-ing a thigh gap; so I don’t want you worrying about having a good time and getting a good education. Treat yo’ self and

educate yo’ self with The Game Changers as your student representatives. Vote MICHAELA ORSMOND for VICE-PRESIDENT EDUCATION – a win for students.

JESSICA HOWE - VP EDUCATION CANDIDATEHi! My name is Jessica Howe and I am running for the position of Vice President (Education). I am currently in my 6th semester

at Bond, and I study a double degree in Law and Business. I am currently the Academic Affairs Director of the Business Students’ Association, the Promotions Director on the Bond

Investment Group and the Secretary of the Bond Indigenous Awareness Society. The role of VP (Education) is one that should not be handled lightly. As Academic Affairs Director of the BSA, I have a solid

foundation of experience for the VP (Education) role, meaning possess the necessary skills to be an effective, transparent, and most importantly, a proactive VP (Education).

As VP (Education) I will: 1) Guarantee an advanced, connected student body

* Increased information on how to enroll for new students, subject selection and study plans * Continue to work to make Program Advisors more accessible to all students

* Collaborate with the Student Business Centre to work to develop a student portal 2) Guarantee high quality study support, to advance your grades

* Move the time of ETEVALS to eliminate interference with end of semester exams and assessments * Mandate that all faculties upload past exams to the exam archive

* Enhance the quality of Faculty Student Association-run revision seminars 3) Provide students with more informative results

* Recognition if a student has topped a subject, no matter what mark they have received * Mandate that all results making up part of an assessable mark are placed on ilearn

BRIDIE O’SULLIVAN - SPECIAL INTEREST CANDIDATEHello! My name is Bridie O’Sullivan and I am currently in my 6th semester at Bond, studying straight law.

I am currently the Communications director on BUSA and the Secretary of the Student Philanthropy Council, and a sponsorship director on the Bondstock Committee. Having been at bond for only 6 semesters, I am lucky enough to have participated on

the BAfrica 2013 trip and the Kununurra trip this year. I believe Special Interests is a position that can change and influence the voices of the voiceless in our community.

I intend to do this through advancing and expanding on the BAfrica program, advancing the Bond community and advancing Bond into the wider community.

Advancing BAfrica Program 1. Implementing Same Sky jewelry under the BAfrica program which will include

a. A trip to Rwanda b. Create opportunities - internships available to students in New york with the founder of Same Sky

c. Opportunities to travel around Australia with Same Sky and the office of Partnerships and PathwaysAdvancing in the Bond Community

1. Bringing together and expanding special interests within the Bond Community itself a. A charity a semester sponsored by BUSA

b. More student involvement and focusing on student lead social justice initiatives c. Focusing more on the cultural side of bond in terms of drama and the arts, through productions and more events

Advancing Bond’s involvement in the wider community 1. Building partnerships with surrounding / regional indigenous communities to volunteering and social justice

2. Building partnerships with other schools from Brisbane and Gold Coast who currently partake in the BCHC program, giving room for us to advance our program

BUSA ELECTIONS

CANDIDATES FOR EDUCATION POSITIONSVP EDUCATION - SPECIAL INTEREST DIRECTOR - ADVOCACY DIRECTOR

MARK FOSTER - SPECIAL INTERESTS CANDIDATEI’m Mark Foster and I’m The Game Changers’ BUSA candidate for Special Interests Director.

Currently the Treasurer on the Business Students’ Association (BSA), as well as the Bond University Football Club and BASIC, I previously held the role of Competitions director on the BSA prior to my position as treasurer.

This extensive involvement highlights my desire to set and achieve goals, as well as my understanding of the rigours of working as apart of a representative student body. I am originally from Adelaide, currently in my ninth semester of a Law/Commerce degree, and I’ve had plenty of time to get to know the clubs and societies that are

integral to the student experience.As your Special Interests Director, my policies revolve around three key points:

1. Efficiency2. Expansion

3. Recognition & Development.

I am committed to the implementation of management systems, expanding current projects, and reaching out to a wider range of special interests at Bond. With such a large number of clubs and societies with such a diverse

range of interests, it is vital that these interests are correctly represented.

People say I have an uncanny resemblance to Harry Styles so I really feel that there’s very clearly only one direc-tion for Special Interests. So let me and my dark locks look after those special interests and be your education

stimulation. Vote MARK FOSTER for SPECIAL INTERESTS DIRECTOR – a win for students.

JAMES BURNS - ADVOCACY DIRECTOR CANDIDATEI’m James Burns, and I’m The Game Changers’ BUSA candidate for Advocacy Director.

Currently the Resident Fellow of ‘A’ Block, Deputy Chair of the Student Philanthropy Council, and a member of the Rugby, Netball, and Debating Executives’, I guess you could say I get around.

Having spent 2013 working full time at a Secondary School in Melbourne, and the 4 years before that as that as a Supervisor at the largest Indoor Sports Stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, I believe I have the necessary ex-perience and skills to thrive in the role. Previously a Team Leader in both the High Resolves and Spirit Program’s

in Victoria, and sitting as a member of the Tribunal for the Victorian Basketball Referee’s Association, I have proven myself to be an independent, empathetic, and mature person, with a passion for welfare and justice, and

a respect for confidentiality.

I will aim to provide you with unparalleled representation and support to deliver transparent, authentic, and accountable adversarial services. Focusing on awareness, prevention, and equity, I will aim to improve the scope and quality of all things ‘advocacy’, with a move to an efficient portfolio supporting students before, during, and

after the university experience.This will be delivered through three key policies:

1. Awareness and prevention2. Diversity and accessibility

3. Consolidation and expansion

Vote JAMES BURNS for ADVOCACY DIRECTOR – a win for students.

CAMERON HOWLETT - ADVOCACY DIRECTOR CANDI-DATEIn my sixth semester of Law and Commerce, I’m running forAdvocacy Director to Advance your options as I understand the needs of students who are facing academic exclusion, disciplinary committee or serious

academic misconduct, and I know that I’m the best person for the position. Prevent Failure

* Mandate enrolment in a previously failed subject by Week 2 to prevent students falling behind from the outset of the semester.

* Ensure impacted students are fully aware of university based and private academic support so that if students choose to use it, they know where to find it.

* Aim to have students deemed ‘at-risk’ of failing based on assessment performance notified that they are in that position with a number of contacts that they may use should they need additional help.

Clarify the Process * I will aim to have students who fail a subject immediately notified as soon as results are released with included information on the appeals process, my contact details and the implications of their grade to

simplify an otherwise stressful experience. * Make contact with any student facing academic exclusion, disciplinary committee or serious academic

misconduct charges before their hearing, to explain exactly how the process works. Work with Impacted Students