NGA3 Welcome Package

Welcome Message

Dear BeMSA family,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 3rd and last National General Assembly of this term.

While NGA2 doesn't feel like long ago yet, much has happened since then. Many events were organised, we attended multiple meetings and shared knowledge and skills. And most importantly, all of our LCs worked hard to organise projects that brought (bio)medical students closer together.

Our last NGA will not only be a chance to meet everyone again and catch up, but also to look to the future of our association, as we elect our new Team of Officials. You can expect a day packed with Standing Committee sessions, trainings, inspiring presentations, entertaining social activities and a plenary. Most importantly though, it is a moment to just have fun, meet new people and reconnect with old friends :D

Everybody is welcome, regardless whether you’re a seasoned BeMSA member or a new enthousiast. We will provide sessions on a wide range of topics, so there is definitely something for everyone.

We hope to see you there!!

Hugs, Your BeMSA Team of Officials

Zoë, Timothy, Lisa, Anna Lena, Emma Marouane, Florence, Joséphine, Alessia and Prudo

Location

Our NGA will take place in Studentenhuis De Therminal in Ghent.This location offers five different rooms to accommodate our sessions, a main hall for the presentations of the candidatures and lunch and more then enough room to meet fellow BeMSA members and socialise. It is in the center of Ghent, so it's the perfect start location for our social program.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks are included within the registration fee. Any dietary preferences can be communicated through the form.

Alcoholic beverages are not included and you will not be able to buy those at the location. However, you will be able to buy these during the social programs.

Below you can see the preliminary agenda.

Saturday: 22/02

The specific agenda for each session will be shared later. If you need more information you can always contact the relevant national board member.

Standing Committee Sessions

Sessions

These sessions are about your respective Standing Committee. We share ideas, brainstorm about projects and learn new things trough workshops They are facilitated by the relevant National Officer but occasionally external speakers will attend as well These sessions are targeted to Local Officers and Project Coordinators. however, everyone with a particular interest is very much welcome!

Presidents’ Sessions

Local Committee Management Sessions

In these sessions the City Representatives come together to discuss issues relevant to our organisation, learn more about the internal workings of BeMSA and attend interesting trainings All City Reps are required to be at these sessions, but everyone is free to join!

These sessions are all about PR, Finances, Capacity Building, International Opportunities and other things that keep our organisations going! They are mostly attended by secretaries, treasurers and PR people but anyone who wants to join is welcome! More targeted sessions for Treasurers and PR will be organised as well.

Plenary

Candidatures

The plenary is where all major decisions regarding BeMSA are made. City Representatives vote on candidates for the national board, changes to our constitution and bylaws. Everyone is encouraged to attend and give input

During this time candidates for Team of Officials positions present themselves. New Local Committees that want to join BeMSA also present a candidatures Apart from the presentations you can also ask questions to all candidates

Local Committee Hour

Sessions

During the Local Committee Hour you have some time to discuss how everything is going with the rest of your local committee attendees and share important updates. It is also the time to discuss candidature presentations and the bylaws discussed during the Presidents’ Sessions, so you can make a decision together about how you will vote

External Sessions

During these sessions external speakers come to talk about different topics More information will be shared soon.

Trainings

Social Program

Our NOCB will organise trainings about different topics during which you can improve your soft skills, knowledge on a specific topic amongst other things

The time to relax after a long day of sessions!

How to get there?

By public transport:

By train: The easiest way to reach Ghent is by train. From the station Gent Sint-Pieters you can take tram 2 to Gent Zuid, and from their it is an 8 minute walk to the Terminal

By car: If you are coming by car, the easiest place to park is Parking Gent Sint-Pietersplein. From there it's a 5 minute walk to the terminal

nal Board

ad of Public Relations: Lisa Dettwiller

UCLouvain

President: Zoë Verloo

UGen

SupCo Ben de Metz

KU Leuven

SupCo Stephanie Delcroix KU Leuven

National Board

NPO

Joséphine Jacobs KU Leuven

NORP

Alessia Petrella UGent

NEO

Florence Galle UGent

NEO

Marouane Benthami KULeuven

NORE

Anna Lena Niessen UAntwerpen

NOME

Emma Michiels UHasselt

NORA Prudo ULB