Heriot-Watt University African Caribbean Society

23/03/2019

Thanks to everyone who came along to our AGM last night! This is going to be our last ACS event for the year. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone to came along to the events throughout the year! Hope you guys had fun and were able to make friendships along the way!

Now, the moment you've all been waiting for! Your new committee members are:

President: Victor
Vice President: Ahmed
Treasurer: Shallom
Social Media Officer: Sonnie

Be sure to congratulate them when you get the chance!

Don't forget that the ACS Ball is on the 25th of May! Be sure to grab your tickets before they are all gone!

It's been an amazing year, and I wish you all the very best in your exams. For those who are graduating, I wish you the very best in the future

-Ibukun

22/03/2019

AGM VENUE HAS NOW CHANGED DUE TO THE BEER FESTIVAL GOING ON!

WE WILL NOW BE IN COMMITTEE ROOM 1 (NEXT TO LIBERTYS)

WE WILL START AROUND 7:15

HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU THERE TONIGHT!!!!

18/03/2019

This Friday!!!!!! Be there, or miss out on a great opportunity! It will be perfect for your CV too! 👀👀👀

14/03/2019

For anyone looking for opportunities to bulk up their CV

Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) is recruiting an African Community Link Officer for their Communities For Conservation project.

More details here: http://www.elrec.org.uk/current-vacancies/

13 hours per week until 31st March 2020.

The successful candidate will be part of the Communities for Conservation team. They will primarily work with the African communities in Edinburgh and Livingston. They will provide energy and waste advice to African households and help them reduce their energy consumption, recycle more and waste less. They will work towards achieving a set number of home visits, and report back to the line manager. Training will be provided. They will involve the African community in other project activities that include cycling classes and led rides, swap shops, events and workshops.

If interested, please email your Application Form and Equal Opportunities form to [email protected]

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Monday 1st April 2019

The interviews will be held on Thursday the 4th of April.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.elrec.org.uk/current-vacancies/

11/03/2019

Good morning everyone!!! Hope you all had a nice weekend!

As we roll on into another week, just wanted to remind you that there are seven days to say what role(s) you want to run for!

Despite the hard work it takes to make this society successful, it's honestly loads of fun!

If you still consider wanting run for something after the deadline, that's totally fine!
Please have a small speech prepared for the 22nd, where we will take a small break from deadlines, coursework, and hand on over to the new committee

07/03/2019

The time has come for the Annual ACS Ball!!

The theme this year is ICE & FIRE. The Ball will be held in Glasgow, at the Strathclyde Students Union.

Price:
£40- Early Bird Special (LIMITED AVAILABLE)
£45- General Admission

Ticket price includes:
- Transport to the venue and back
- Entrance into ball
- Food and Drinks
- After Party at a club

Dress code: dress according to theme. BE CREATIVE.
Pick-up and Drop-Off points will be announced soon.

For more information, click the link below!!!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/africancaribbeansocietiesball/242267 #

27/02/2019

Hello.

We regret to inform you, that your current ACS committee team will be stepping down from their positions. But this only means there are now six positions up for grabs!

1. President (the BOSS)
2. Vice President (the mini BOSS)
3. Secretary (emails, assists with event and room bookings)
4. Treasurer (in charge of the funds for the society)
5. Social Officer (runs social media accounts, making posters, and helping organise socials)
6. Sports Officer (organising sporting events, sport tournaments, and helping organise socials)

If you're interested in any of these positions, please let us know by March 18th. You can put your name down for more than one position!

We will hold our AGM on the 22nd of March, where we will all vote and hand over to the next committee.

If you still wish to be part of the team after the 18th, that's perfectly fine, but please do let us know by the given date.
You can also have a small speech prepared, telling us why you are running for something.

If you have any other questions, feel free to message us!

Till then, good luck with all your upcoming assessments and deadlines!

20/02/2019

Hello People!!!

We have two more events this week!!!!

We have our last WattChatt this Friday at 6, in room JN101
We also have our football tournament this Sunday!!!

Hope to see you guys there!!!!

15/02/2019

Thanks to everyone who came along to our tonight! Hope your bellies are full, and you had an amazing night! And for those of you who are going to the after party at the club's, hope you guys have fun as well!!!

We have two more events for this semester! We have our WattChatt on the 22nd, and our Football Tournament on the 24th of this month.

Hope to see you guys there!