101 Things The Exec Have Done For You!

This pamphlet was released at The Big Guild BBQ and is now floating around the Guild building. But I figured I should blog it as well.

It's been a busy year but we hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

1. The Exec launched a Night Bus to get you home safely.
2. The Exec wrote blogs so you will always be aware of their activity.
3. The Exec hired The Hoosiers to perform at your Grad Ball.
4. The Exec made your Guild more environmentally-friendly and have won a Bronze Sound Impact Award.
5. The Exec improved your bars and won ‘Most Improved Bar’ at the NUS Services Awards.
6. The Exec worked with the Munrow Sports Centre to bring you pay-as-you-go facilities, such as the hiring of courts and pitches.
7. The Exec signed-off a Building Redevelopment of the Guild, which will start this Summer with Phase One: refurbishment of the Guild toilets!
8. The Exec brought you e-voting.
9. The Exec hosted their biggest ever Guild Awards to reward student activity.
10. The Exec led a Referendum which resulted in our highest ever voter turnout in fifteen years.

11. The Exec led a Governance Review which will change the Charitable Company Status of our Guild and bring us a new leaner, meaner, accessible Constitution.
12. The Exec are currently working on changing our bye-laws to work alongside this new Constitution.
13. The Exec fought the rise in hall fees.
14. The Exec introduced electronic voting cards in Guild Council.
15. The Exec organised the Vale Fireworks!
16. The Exec brought you Karl Kennedy… again!
17. The Exec launched ‘I Love Risa’ on Broad Street every Wednesday.
18. The Exec helped combat homophobia in halls, which won ‘Campaign of the Year’ at the LGBT Conference 2008.
19. The Exec hosted a Mental Health Week to raise
awareness of problems caused by poor mental health.
20. The Exec written a new representative forum for sport in the University.

21. The Exec reached more Satellite Sites than ever before.
22. The Exec recruited a new University Challenge Team, consisting of two Mature Students from the Shakespeare Institute.
23. The Exec have taken a Housing Roadshow to the Vale to help students find a home in Selly Oak.
24. The Exec hosted a Volunteering Fair to provide students’ with opportunities for helping the local community.
25. The Exec participated in SUEi (Student Union Evaluation Initiative) to help assess our Guild’s performance in a variety of areas.
26. The Exec hosted a free BBQ for every student who needs a break from their exams!
27. The Exec installed new plasma televisions in Joe’s Bar to provide greater coverage for sport.
28. The Exec found money to refurbish the Guild’s media suite, benefiting Redbrick, Burn, GTV and PhotoSoc.
29. The Exec lobbied the University to provide official accreditation for extra-curricular activity which will increase the employability of students for years to come.
30. The Exec fought to maintain the teaching standards of courses due to be closed on Selly Oak campus.

31. The Exec hosted the Guild’s first ever Post-Graduate and Mature Students Valentine’s Day Ball.
32. The Exec introduced a Suggestion Box on Reception to make feedback more efficient.
33. The Exec launched a re-brand of the entire Guild, with a new word mark and colour scheme.
34. The Exec brought you the Guild’s first ever Silent Disco.
35. The Exec protested the BNP when they were due to speak in Oxford.
36. The Exec will be bringing the Mermaid to Vale Festival!
37. The Exec now provides food for Guild Council!
38. The Exec hosted its first ever Well-Being Fair.
39. The Exec have launched a ‘Rate Your Landlord’ website.
40. The Exec bought eco-entrepreneur Andy Middleton to speak to students about environmental issues.

41. The Exec launched the ‘Drowning in Debt’ campaign to help battle the rise in tuition fees.
42. The Exec represented you at the NUS Extraordinary Conference and the NUS Annual Conference.
43. The Exec hosted the Premiership Cup to raise money for charity.
44. The Exec helped prepare Students’ Unions for the 2012 Olympics as part of the national scheme, Podium.
45. The Exec worked with Guild staff to prepare a new five-year strategic plan for the organisation.
46. The Exec re-discovered the trophy cabinet and have started filling it up!
47. The Exec helped write the University’s Mental Health Policy.
48. The Exec hosted a Job’s Fair to help students find employment.
49. The Exec hosted its first ever Change Your World Fair.
50. The Exec have lobbied the University to conduct a review of the Grad School to improve
Post-Graduate representation.

51. The Exec have lobbied the local council to stop charging council tax to students writing up their research projects.
52. The Exec secured funding for the Community Wardens for next year.
53. The Exec nominated themselves for seven NUS Awards.
54. The Exec maintained free-and-fair elections throughout the year.
55. The Exec visited other Union’s Councils to learn ways to improve our own.
56. The Exec hosted Aldywch and met with our Vice-Chancellor to discuss the future of higher
education funding.
57. The Exec have visited the Dentistry School frequently to improve their engagement with the Guild.
58. The Exec have been on Carnage to engage with students!
59. The Exec hosted a Housing Fair to help students find a home.
60. The Exec organised an Outreach Day to speak to local children about the activities of the Guild.

61. The Exec have fought the University to ensure students are getting value for money for their degrees.
62. The Exec have trained Student Reps to ensure they are representing and fighting for their
fellow students.
63. The Exec bought you 300 litres of free Innocent Smoothie in Welcome Week!
64. The Exec represents students on a regional and national sporting stage.
65. The Exec learnt about sport overseas in Saudi Arabia.
66. The Exec continue to accredit landlords and advise students on which landlords are a good choice.
67. The Exec took the RAs to the Shropshire Woods for training.
68. The Exec hosted a Black History Month on October.
69. The Exec hosted a Holocaust Memorial Day.
70. The Exec lobbied the University to increase their policy on how many hours a week a student can work from 16 to 20 hours per week.

71. The Exec launched BEAT – the eating disorder service provided for by the ARC.
72. The Exec have developed the Guild’s environmental policy.
73. The Exec have engaged with Home Students and filled the Council Chambers with Freshers Off Campus in Welcome Week.
74. The Exec purchased giant inflatable letters spelling VOTE to raise voter turnout!
75. The Exec have taken the Guild out to the students through various Mini-Guild consultation sessions.
76. The Exec hosted a Volunteering Ball to reward volunteers.
77. The Exec gave cakes and muffins to voters!
78. The Exec supported the Drama Student Reps in getting a catering facility on Selly Oak campus.
79. The Exec held a Student Rep Forum on the University College Restructure.
80. The Exec increased voter turnout for the RA elections.

81. The Exec marched across campus in the Go Green March.
82. The Exec assured the continuation and growth of community volunteering beyond the end of V-funding.
83. The Exec fought against a car parking scheme which was detrimental to students in the local
community.
84. The Exec created policy on HMO licensing.
85. The Exec supported Physics students against funding cuts.
86. The Exec appeared on GMTV and BBC News whilst protesting for Abortion Rights down at the Houses of Parliament.
87. The Exec have fought for free prescriptions for all students.
87. The Exec have ensured that students in Private Halls remain represented and supported.
88. The Exec have door-knocked the Halls and Selly Oak two weeks running!
89. The Exec held a ceremony and presented certificates to accredited landlords.
90. The Exec obtained Student Rep details from more departments than ever before!

91. The Exec appeared in ‘Best Mates’ – a police campaign on how to stay safe on nights out.
92. The Exec appeared in Redbrick!
93. The Exec opposed the National Bursary Scheme.
94. The Exec have taken your issues to the NUS.
95. The Exec helped organise the International Housing Fair.
96. The Exec continue to fight poor student housing.
97. The Exec have been sponged for charity!
98. The Exec are currently working on bringing you a new website with Sudoku and Horoscopes!
99. The Exec have met Gordon Brown!
100. The Exec were elected onto the NUS’ International Students Committee.

101. The Exec have had a blast! Thank you for all of your support this year!