Malaysian Society: Welfare Officer and Vice President

As a proud Malaysian, I believe that I can achieve so much being the MSOC Vice President and Welfare Officer. My goals for next year are ambitious and aims to further build upon what previous committee members have managed to achieve to make MSOC the society that it is today. I am confident that my qualifications and experiences back in Malaysia make me the perfect Vice-President and Welfare Officer for the Malaysian society. 

I am keen to safeguard and uphold the best interests of all MSoc members through 4 ways:

1. SOCIAL: Wider variety of socials to suit all tastes! Theatre trips, painting/pottery workshops, rollerskating, themed costume parties and more. I will actively promote charity and volunteering events, with the aim to foster the culture of giving back to our roots.

2. WELLBEING: More activities focused on managing physical and mental health. I intend to bring back yoga sessions, facilitate nature walks and journalling + meditation workshops.

3. ENHANCING THE FAMILY SYSTEM: with the introduction of Family Bingo and prizes to be won each term. I will strive to support the transition into uni life for all incoming freshers by providing more incentives for family bonding!

4. MAKING THE JOM MAKAN CARD GREAT AGAIN: because none of us foodies can survive without Malaysian food! As London's economy reopens, I plan to boost the number of restaurant offers on the Jom Makan card by at least 50%.

Skills that I can bring to this position include:

- Participation in UCL MNight ‘22, as part of the Publicity, Makeup & Costume, + Cinematography, Lights & Sounds departments
- Client-facing skills gained in middle management roles; liaised with 20+ companies
- Past leadership and teamwork experience as core committee of multiple student associations

As your Vice President & Welfare Officer, I will ensure that you get the Malaysian hospitality you deserve! 

Hi - I am Bernard Siow and I am running for Vice President and Welfare Officer for the UCL Malaysian Society!

1. Why am I running?

• When I first landed in Heathrow, I was very intimidated. I was in a foreign land with no connections! 
• Thankfully however, this feeling did not last. UCL MSoc has always served to provide Malaysian students a second home. 
• If elected, I will do my best to carry the experience forward and ensure every MSoc member can have a second keluarga in London. You have my word :D

      2. What will you do if elected?

• Lead and assist the Board
• Implement MSoc Family Bingo
• Improve the MSoc Family System
• Expand the Jom Makan Program
• Promote general wellbeing

      3. Why am I the right person for the job?

• Leadership: I have plenty of leadership experience so I promise I know what I'm doing! This includes subcommitee posts in UCL Law Society, the RD program and previous posts in high school debating, MUN and guitar!
• Initiative: I am proactive which is necessary for the VP role - a flexible job with no clear job scope. 
• Wellbeing: My other responsibility is Wellbeing Officer and I will do my utmost to ensure the wellbeing of members.

This is just a summary for what I have to offer! Do consider your vote for me; for more details, check out my manifesto here: https://imgur.com/a/vWcpGog