1. So you want to be on LUSUMA?
Slides will be uploaded to lusuma.com

2. Introduction
Welcome!
Every role has its specific duties, but every role will fill in and help out other roles as needed…it’s all about teamwork!
General Expectations:
Attend all LUSUMA events and meetings
INTROweek & OUTROweek organisation
Assist on Socials

3. Introduction
Being on LUSUMA is time-consuming and requires a high level of effort and commitment.
Both LUSUMA and the Medical School advise that if you are in resit exams or feel you are struggling academically you should not apply for LUSUMA Committee due to the extra demands it will place on you.
That being said…

4. President Must have one year’s experience on LUSUMA
Chairs committee meetings
Has overall responsibility for LUSUMA, its members and its activities
Communicates with the Faculty, SU and members
Ensures everyone does their jobs, the aims of LUSUMA are met and is answerable for the actions of the committee
Looks after the Stick

5. Vice-President of Academic, Welfare and Sponsorship (VPAWS)
Must have one year’s experience on LUSUMA
Overall responsibility for developing LUSUMA’s Academic and Welfare support systems
Responsible for obtaining sponsorships from local, national and international businesses
Allocation and organisation of Medic Parents
Organise Medics Freshers Fair with VPSS
Advise and support committee whenever necessary, assist in general activities and dealing with concerns
Act as President in their absence

6. Vice-President of Sports and Societies (VPSS)
Must have one year’s experience on LUSUMA
Overall responsibility for LUSUMA’s sports teams and sub-societies
Regular meetings with clubs and sub socs to assist wherever possible
Assist Sports Secretary in delivery of Varsity & Sports Awards
Organise and distribute LUSUMA merchandise
Organise Medics Freshers Fair with VPAWS
Advise and support committee whenever necessary, assist in general activities and dealing with concerns
Act as President in absence of Pres + VPAWS

7. Secretary Create The Leicester Medic for Freshers
Take minutes at LUSUMA meetings
Room bookings
Membership records
Official correspondence

8. Treasureer…does a lot! Runs LUSUMA Finances
Dealing with Financial Requests
Sports
Socials
Balls
Phase II
Medic Magazine
LUSUMA Merchandise
Academic
Misc + other Admin
Grant Funding
Sponsorship
…and much more!

9. Social Secretary
Responsible for the planning and smooth running of LUSUMA socials, including Phase II socials
INTROweek and OUTROweek = lots of planning and organisation
Liaise with Rockstar Promotions on behalf of LUSUMA
Social dates, DJs, deals, tickets, venues…lots of meetings!
Weekly ticket sales
Requires good teamwork – there are two of you!
Need to be creative and fun, but responsible when it counts!
Time consuming but very rewarding!

10. Ball Secretary Organise two LUSUMA balls – Winter and Summer
Venue, catering, entertainment, theme, decorations…
Summer Ball – buffet-style event during OUTROweek
Winter Ball – Formal, three-course sit-down meal
Work with Grad Rep and Alumni & Electives Rep to deliver Graduation Ball + Yearbook (June)
Requires work with other committee members (Communications Officer for publicity, VPAWS for sponsorship, Treasurer for budget)
Responsible for own budgeting and money handling

11. Communications Officer = Webmaster + Media Officer
UnionCloud: Events, Ticket Sales, Clothing sales, Sports Passes & Online Membership Purchases
LUSUMA.COM: Manage, Distribute logins
Addresses: Setup forwarding of the LUSUMA addresses
Create PDP Certificates
Photography at Socials
Manage LUSUMA’s Social Media Presence
Create & Distribute Regular Newsletters
Make INTROweek lanyards

12. LUSUMA.COM A Weebly website Really easy to use & edit
Responsibilities:
Ensure societies & sports teams receive login details and can edit their pages
Upload meeting minutes & a copy of the latest constitution
Keep the website content up to date

13. Graduate & Mature Student Rep
Organise Chemistry Week
Graduate Christmas Meal
Communicate between LUSUMA and Graduate cohort
Be a presence at LUSUMA Events and helping out where possible
Lots of opportunities to organise events for Grads and mature students!
No more Graduate course

14. Sports Secretary
Work with VPSS to oversee sports teams, their training times, fixtures and general needs
Meet with Captains to ensure smooth running of Medic Sports and highest levels of involvement
Liaise with SU, Sports and Rec, Med School, Regents
Sports Passes
Sports Awards, Funday Sunday in OUTROweek, Sports Night in INTROweek
Varsity with Nottingham Med School (incl. finance and budgeting)
Works with Treasurer, Communications Officer, Socials
Have to be organised and have a passion for promoting sport!

15. Academic Officer New role, split off from AWI
Organise and ensure delivery of LUSUMA revision sessions
Develop and oversee LUSUMA revision materials
Assist and direct those in need of academic support
Organise and deliver Qualibuddy system
Will work closely with VPAWS
Attend Student Staff Committee meetings

16. Welfare Officer New role, split off from AWI
Work with Communications Officer to deliver regular newsletter
Create International Guide to Leicester Med School for International students before arriving in UK
Develop LUSUMA’s welfare support schemes, including Medic Parents Scheme
Act as point of contact for students’ welfare concerns (esp. international students)
Socials – Grub Crawl, International Welcome Week

17. Alumni & Electives Officer
New role
Build and expand an Alumni network, including Alumni events
Plan an electives evening for Final Year students
Maintain LUSUMA website Electives and Alumni areas
Work with Ball Sec and Grad Rep to deliver Graduation Ball and Yearbook
Pushing LUSUMA into unknown territories, so requires someone with initiative and creativity!

18. How to apply for LUSUMA
Read the Constitution (found on lusuma.com) and speak to the current committee member(s)
Write a manifesto
What you want to do and how you will do it etc
your manifesto to Ollie by 12:00pm on Wednesday 8th March
Campaign!

19. Campaigning Posters Facebook Groups Videos Cakes and Sweets (bribes)
Costumes
Be creative!

20. AGM Thursday 9th March, 6:15pm, ATT LT1 (this room) Speeches:
Executive Committee – one minute
General Committee – thirty seconds
Two questions from current committee position holder
Questions from the floor!

21. Good Luck!