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In This Issue: NEW CLUBS BOOKING PORTAL CLUBSFEST II SPOTLIGHT: McMASTER BOARD GAME SOCIETY ON THE RISE: GENEROCKSITY CLUBS BUTTON MAKER
NEW CLUBS The MSU Clubs Department continues to grow as one of the largest Clubs departments in the country. We welcomed 22 new clubs to our clubs directory on January 9th. A warm welcome to the following new clubs that were recently ratified:
McMaster Magicians McMaster Public Health Association McMaster Stem Cell and Blood Donations McMaster Young Greens Mental Health Society RefugeAid The Crimson Code
Building Our Safe Schools Canadian Liver Foundation Generocksity Hamilton Greek Students’ Association of McMaster Institute of Transportation Engineers Maimonides Clubs McMaster Actuarial Association McMaster Agricultural Association McMaster Consulting Association McMaster English, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory Student Society McMaster Investment Club McMaster Kurdish Students’ Association
These clubs went through a competitive process of applications and interviews before they were suggested for ratification. The clubs were chosen because of their ability to bring great value, a unique vision and perspective to the McMaster and Hamilton community. Registration for new and returning clubs for the 2016/17 academic year opens February 26 at noon, closing March 19 at midnight. You can read more about the process and how to get started by visiting www.msumcmaster.ca/clubs/ starting-a-club.
Clubsfest II
The MSU Clubs Department held its annual ClubsFest II on January 6, 2016 as part of the wider Frost Week activities that took place on campus. Hundreds of students engaged with over 45 clubs all day to learn about their different services, programming, and ways to get involved. The event was on a smaller scale than the larger ClubsFest that takes place annually during Welcome Week, due to weather conditions. Even so, the event was a huge success.
January - February 2016
BOOKING PORTAL The Clubs Department introduced a brand-new online booking portal for Clubs to book Clubspace, adjoining rooms and the button maker this semester. This new online booking system will give clubs the opportunity to check the availability of these rooms and rentals in real-time when event planning. All clubs are now required
to book any of the above rooms and rentals by using the online booking system. Information on how to use the booking system has been sent to all clubs admins. The booking portal has been a huge success so far with clubs being able to book space and rentals more efficiently than in the past.
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Clubs Button Maker The Clubs Department now has a button maker available for all clubs to use starting January 1. There will be a cost for using the button maker materials. The button maker produces 2” diameter buttons. Clubs are required to print their own materials. The cost of using the button maker will be in packages as follows: 50 pins - $6 100 pins - $12 1000 pins - $100 The button maker must be booked using the same booking portal as the projector and Clubspace. (See “Clubs Booking Portal” above for details). Payments can be made in cash, credit, or debit at the MSU accounting office. After you receive confirmation of your booking, you must pay the accounting office and bring the receipt to the Assistant Clubs Administrator when signing out the button maker. The button maker may only be used inside of Clubspace.
January - February 2016
CLUB SPOTLIGHT:
McMaster Board Game Society The McMaster Board Game Society (MBGS) has a wide variety of games at their disposal, while continuing to grow their game inventory. Their club provides an opportunity for both casual and devoted board game enthusiasts to participate, enjoy, and learn new board games all while relieving the stress and pressure associated with everyday student life. Games in their inventory currently include Cards Against Humanity, Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Game of Thrones, Dominion, and Pandemic, to name a few. Members are given the opportunity to suggest, or bring in their own personal games for the club
ON THE RISE:
Generocksity Recently ratified as an MSU club, Generocksity - Hamilton is a CRA registered non-profit organization that aims to educate young adults on the importance of philanthropy and how easily it can be integrated into their lives, especially at university. To showcase this concept, they will be organizing several concerts and events where young adults can come together, listen to great live
to enjoy, allowing for a dynamic and unique club experience. MBGS meets on Thursdays at 6:30PM this semester. They do have membership fees and these funds contribute directly to the purchase of new games while giving members perks, such as reduced board game prices and entry to big events organized by the club. music and have an incredible night with 100% of proceeds benefiting registered charities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The group has been off to a great start this year organizing charity events around Hamilton with proceeds going to Neighbour 2 Neighbour, the Ronald McDonald House and The Michael Cuccione Foundation. Watch out for this club as they organize events to help you have a great time while raising funds for impactful causes. You can check out their website at generocksity.com