Classics Society: Treasurer

Hi, I’m Ed and I’m running for the position of Treasurer. Having participated in society events this year, I am eager to engage in the operations of the committee.

I have experience operating as a coordinator of school social events, planning regular activities within a fixed budget. I am excited to work creatively within the confines of a smaller society’s budget. This could include collaborations with adjacent societies, combining funding to offer rewarding social experiences. My aim will be to ensure that every part of our budget is used effectively and evenly throughout the year.

I also have independently overseen a stock portfolio for five years alongside personal finances. Additionally, I have gained accounting skills through work experience, including basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping. I am confident in maintaining accurate financial records and, with them in consideration, planning responsibly.

Finally of course, as treasurer I will ensure that an ice cream social will take place.

Hi everyone :) My name is Marcus. I am a first-year Classics and the Ancient World student. I’m excited to nominate myself for Treasurer.

To me, Classics has not always been just something we read, but something we experience. We must have tangibility to experience the discipline. Whether that is museum visits, food nights, or cross-society collaborations, events require strong financial foundations. Books need to be managed and budgets must be maintained. The treasurer’s role is a crucial one. 

My professional legal-accounting experience managing invoices, budgets and cashflow lends a natural flair for the role. I will ensure our funds are transparent and strategically reinvested into the society.

A pragmatic approach is required to ensure financial success. In maintaining a well-managed budget system and funding initiatives, the society can grow its potential for access to historical sites and classical experiences. For a discipline where this tangibility, this is of especial importance.

The ancient world understood public finance on a deep level. Just as the Lydians spread financial freedom in the 7th century BC, I want to bring financial liberty to facilitate a variety of events and opportunities for newfound Classics enthusiasts and veterans alike. Cross-society debates, treasury reports, career events and partnership-funding initiatives are just some of the ideas I aim to bring.