Simon McVittie (for President & Webmaster)

Simon was asked whether he planned to take all the money and run. He replied that taking all the money and putting on metal gigs seemed a better idea.

Baz asked what sort of financial position Simon planned for Rocksoc to end the year in, to which Simon replied "A better one". It was pointed out that we need enough money to run Wake Up Screaming, and that the idea that the committee are mandated to lose money goes back several years: we generally need around £1000.

Baz declared that Rocksoc needs to make more money and Simon agreed. Oliver requested that the new committee cut back on spending. Richard confirmed that £1000 in the bank was a good target. The outgoing committee declared that they support this.

Nick Bird (for Treasurer)

Nick promised to show up to every committee meeting. Beth asked whether he had any inclination towards paganism, to which he replied that he is anti-religious.

Gemma Johnson (for Secretary)

At this point Fiona, the outgoing Secretary, was applauded.

It was observed (possibly only by the outgoing secretary, who took the minutes) that this is a key position.

Keith Boyle (for Events Officer)

Gigs have been great and financially successful.

For some reason it was observed that John is a fucking cunt, and some unspecified Rocksoc member was invited to choke on Baz's fuck.

Keith was applauded.

Beth asked whether Keith was going to make money on gigs. Keith said he would aim to break even. Dorée suggested a joint event between Rocksoc and Gothsoc, and Keith said this might be possible next term.

Keith pointed out that he would not be at many committee meetings due to the imminent birth of his child. Oliver asked whether the child would be called Krull the Destroyer (regardless of gender), and Keith said it was a possibility.

Nick Bird asked what genres would be represented at upcoming gigs. Keith said he was going to go for brutal black/death metal, possibly local bands, and Legion of Doom.

Nick Jackson (for Wake Up Screaming Officer)

Oliver admitted that he has not done a good job, but declared that he had confidence in Nick's enthusiasm.

Dave Clough asked about the music policy, observing that there was a risk that WUS becomes too metal-orientated. Nick said this depended on which slot and who was DJing. Dave said he had trouble promoting WUS to people as they thought it was too metal.

Nick was asked whether he could get to every WUS this year. He said he'll try.

Baz pointed out that we should avoid too much indie or classic rock, as we don't want to compete with Church of Noise, Alternation, Indie Thing etc. It was observed that we are the only club playing METAL.

Nick suggested that people wanting more variety could bring CDs and ask the DJ to play them. Oliver asked that the ongoing discussion be postponed until after the meeting.

There were no further questions.

President

Simon J McVittie: 14 votes; Re-open nominations: 0 votes; Abstaining: 1

Webthing

Simon J McVittie: 15; RON: 0; Abstain: 0

Secretary

Gemma L Johnson: 15; RON: 0; Abstain: 0

Treasurer

Nick R Bird: 8; RON: 0; Abstain: 7

WUS Officer

Nick M Jackson: 14; RON: 0; Abstain: 1

Events Officer

Keith B Boyle: 15; RON: 0; Abstain: 0

All candidates were elected.

Oliver asked if he could get drunk now. Nobody objected.

Oliver closed the meeting, declaring it to be a piss-up, at 9:21.