MPIRO 2022 AGM
We’ve reached that time of year, it’s voting time! We would like to invite our MPIRO Full Member cohort to attend our 2022 AGM, where shall be electing the incoming committee for 2022-2023.
WHEN: Friday 25 November 2022 (dates postponed for after exams!)
WHERE: Hybrid; in-person details sent via emails to Members!
TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm AEDT
ACTIVITY: Self-Nominations/Applications, On-The-Night Voting, Club Wrap-Up
WHERE: Hybrid; in-person details sent via emails to Members!
TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm AEDT
ACTIVITY: Self-Nominations/Applications, On-The-Night Voting, Club Wrap-Up
Committee Positions
- President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Communications Directors
- Events Officers
- Podcast Crew
- International Student Reps
Deadlines
- Self-Nomination - Deadline: day of AGM via form (25/Nov)
- Last Minute Nominations - Deadline: On the night! (speech!)
- AGM Live Voting - Deadline: On the night!
Event Structure
- Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
- President’s Welcome and Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Committee Ballot
- Election Process
- Announcing the 2022-2023 Committee
- Schedule for Handover Period
- Upcoming Activities/Projects
- Additional Motions
- Meeting Close
Voting | Self-Nomination | Member Motions | FAQ
Self-Nomination
Member Motions
FAQ
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Self-Nomination
If you would like to nominate yourself for a position on the committee, please fill out the application form HERE.
Please consider the criteria for valid candidacy:
- Registered as a Full MPIRO Member
- Studying the M-IR or a relevant course at The University of Melbourne (graduate only)
- Returning to Semester 1 2023 and NOT graduating at the end of 2022
Nominations via application on the website close Friday 25th November at the AGM.
Last Minute Nominations are also available during the AGM, if you wanted to raise your hand last minute. You will, however, be required to give a 2 min speech since you missed the opportunity to campaign.
If you need more information on the duties and responsibilities for each available role, please download the brochure here (2022 BROCHURE AVAILABLE HERE)
Member Motions
If you have a proposal or a motion you would like to process at the AGM, you are welcome to submit one via our Contact Us page here.
This is an opportunity for our members to share their ideas and thoughts in the company of a fully-attended general meeting. Your ideas will be documented in the meeting minutes and acted-upon per committee action.
FAQ
Q. Exciting! I’d love to attend. Can I vote?
A. To vote for the incoming committee, you will need to be a registered Full MPIRO Member. If are not registered, you can do so via our website here. Otherwise, you are welcome to attend to observe the proceedings.
FAQ
Q. Awesome! So, what if I actually want to be on the committee?
A. A good question, hypothetical interlocutor! If you would like to nominate yourself for a particular role, head on over to this page here (SUBMISSIONS OPEN AUGUST 15) to make an application here. Please consider the following criteria:
- Registered Full MPIRO Member.
- Studying the M-IR or related coursework at The University of Melbourne (graduate only).
- Returning to study in Semester 1 2023 and NOT graduating at the end of 2022.
FAQ
Q. OK makes sense! I’d like to apply; so, what do you need from me?
A. If you’re a keen bean, we need the following from you:
- A filled out application form on our website here.
- A profile pic + 200w bio.
- Any material you would like to submit for your campaign! During September, we will be issuing new posts, videos, and pictures each week in the lead up to the election. You have the option of sending in either a 500w campaign statement + picture OR a short video statement (2 mins max).
FAQ
Q. Alright, I can do all that. But wait! The AGM falls on a day that I have other plans! What should I do?
A. No need to fret! You can still nominate yourself AND participate in voting without being present at the AGM. You just need to submit your early vote, which you can do so here (EARLY VOTING OPENS WEDNESDAY 21 September).
Nominees
Down below, you will find our candidates who have nominated themselves for the MPIRO Committee 2022-2023. Click on their profiles to see their statements and videos so that you can learn a little more about them before heading to the polls.
Nominations and application submissions are now open!
DEADLINE: Day of the AGM (25/NOV)
HOW: Nominate yourself for the committee via the link HERE
TIME: via website application (25/NOV 3.00pm) and live self-nominations mid-AGM
HOW: Nominate yourself for the committee via the link HERE
TIME: via website application (25/NOV 3.00pm) and live self-nominations mid-AGM
Yusuf Say
ROLE NOMINATIONS:
Secretary, Treasurer, Events Officer (Social Events), Communications Officer (General), Communications Officer (Website)
Hello! I would love to join the MPIRO Committee for various reasons. Studying a Master of International Relations at the University of Melbourne full time, joining MPIRO would allow me to develop and enhance my skills, knowledge, and experience in the field.
I would also love to help support my fellow peers in the degree and voice their ideas and concerns. Currently, I am the Professional Affairs Director for the Graduate Organisation of Development Studies. Although it is different from my degree, the organisation has been dead due to Covid, and I have been a part of the committee to start it up again post-covid.
I have helped organise events, recommend, and implement policy relevant to the organisation. I would love to transfer my skills for the benefit of MPIRO. I am interested in Middle East and European Security Studies, and foreign politics. Outside of academia, I am interested in sports, such as Soccer and AFL, and participate in bodybuilding and powerlifting.
Some of my ideas for committee activity include an annual MPIRO Ball, movie night/s, professional speeches/activities by speakers, and so on. I hope I can become a part of the MPIRO committee, and I’m keen for what the future holds.
Sammy Beniac-Brooks
ROLE NOMINATIONS:
Events Officer (Academic Events), Communications Officer (General), Communications Officer (Website)
I’ve been on the committee previously and would love to be apart of it again. There will be some big changes on the committee given most current members are graduating but I’d like to keep MPIRO strong into 2023!
Inspiration from the 2021-2022 AGM
Down below, you will find videos issued by former candidates for the MPIRO Committee, in case you were looking for some inspiration.