Archive for March, 2009
The UCC LGBT Society would like to invite you to attend this year’s Human Rights Award which will take place this Thursday the 2nd of April at 7:00PM in the UCC Council Chambers (accessible from the Main Quadrangle)
This years’ recipient is Ms. Ailbhe Smyth. Ms Smyth is a feminist and lesbian activist who chairs both the Women’s’ Education, Research and Resource Center in UCD as well as the National Gay and Lesbian Federation. A long time activist Ms Smyth has campaigned for equality over a thirty year career in the field of Social Justice.
The Society is delighted to present Ms Smyth with our Human Rights Award. This award established only this year and to be convened annually will highlight the work of advocates who fight for equality in the LGBT community.
The Society invites you to attend this very first ceremony and by attending support this initiative which we hope will come to be a regular feature in the UCC academic calendar.
You are invited to attend the ceremony which will begin at 7pm and to attend a wine reception which will begin at 6:30pm in the council chambers.
If you are in a position to attend please RSVP to LGBTawards@uccsocieties.ie and a seat will be reserved for you.
Kind regards,
David Geary
David Geary
Human Rights Awards Convener,
UCC LGBT Society
March 29 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
This Wednesday night sees the continuation of a tradition in the UCC LGBT Society- the presentation of the annual Goscars awards.
With ker-azy categories like ‘member most likely to vote Republican’ and ‘member most likely to end up on Crimewatch’, we’re not taking ourselves too seriously- but that doesn’t mean that winning a Goscar doesn’t deserve a prominent place on your shelf as well as the top of your CV!
We’ll have entertainment lined up to make the night even better.
The festivities kick off in Instinct on Sullivan’s Quay at 7.30, with the Goscar Awards presentation scheduled for 8pm. See you there!
In other news:
-Hearty congratulations to the new LGBT Society committee who were sworn in at a high-profile event in Washingt..sorry, Electrical Engineering room. We’ll be introducing you to the new committee via the website shortly, but we are certain that next year’s committee, headed by Auditor Tony Rodgers, will continue to build on the foundations laid this year, and we wish them all the very best of luck.
-Anyone wishing to get involved in this year’s Cork Pride should get in touch with next year’s auditor, Tony. His email address is rodgers235AThotmail.com . The festival’s website is located at http://www.corkpride.com which will be updated regularly with all the latest Pride news. We look forward to helping this year’s Pride Committee in any way we can, and any suggestions are welcome. The first Table Quiz to raise money for for Cork Pride will take place on Thursday, March 26, at Loafers Bar, from 8pm.
March 23 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Hey everybody,
While you’re no doubt enjoying the St.Patrick’s day festivities (in
moderation, of course) your friendly PRO is toiling away on society matters.
Just as well then, that tomorrow night, a whole new committee is going to be
elected!
Due to the final Class Council of the year taking place early tomorrow
evening, we are moving the time of our AGM to a later-than-usual 9pm. The
location stays the same. (Electrical Engineering L3.)
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM- whether you’re a candidate, an
ordinary member of the society, or just an observer. This is an excellent
chance to review the highs and lows of the year, and to propose suggestions
for the incoming committee on how to build on the successes of 2008/2009.
-Speaking of which, the Goscars, our annual celebration of the year, which
incorporates the glittering awards ceremony that gives the night its title-
will be taking place next Wednesday night. Times and locations will be
circulated shortly. As one of our final events of the year, we look forward
to seeing as many of you there as possible for what is one of the great
nights in the LGBT Society social calender.
-You may be aware from the post on our website that the LGBT Society this
year triumphed at the Societies Guild STARS awards. We took the silverware
for Best Poster and Best Social/Religious Society. Pictures from the night
will be posted on the site shortly. This Thursday at the Clubs & Socs Ball,
we’ll be challenging for best PR & Promotion, and Best Small Society. The
competition in both categories is fierce but we have a shot at it! Anyone
wishing to join the LGBT Society table at the ball need only come over and
say hi.
-We have good news with regard to the UCCSU’s proposal to abolish the
position of LGBT Rights Officer within USI (Union of Students in Ireland).
Following consultations with various parties within the Students’ Union,
including the Welfare Officer and the President, we are pleased to announce
that the proposal is to be dropped, and the SU have acknowledged errors in
the handling of this matter.
Our Campaigns Officer, and SU Welfare Officer elect Rebecca Murphy will
tomorrow, in her capacity as Class Rep, propose a motion that will
strengthen consultation and consensus building in the SU in relation to
future USI motions. We feel that this is a positive step that will
strengthen democracy and help prevent a similar mistake in the future.
The ‘Statement of Clarification and Explanation on LGBTRO issue’ released
by Keith O’Brian, SU Welfare Officer (Frostreaver on the forum), is viewable
on this forum thread http://bb.ucc.ie/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=17987, and we
encourage you to read it.
Over and out.
March 17 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
We’ll start with the good news. Last night at the Societies Guild STARS Awards, the LGBT Society took home the silverware for Best Social/Religious Society, as well as Best Poster. The competition in both categories was fierce, and we are very proud of our wins. We are also pleased to be nominated for the best PR award, and best Small Society. The announcement of the winners of these two awards will be made at next week’s Clubs & Socs Ball. Now, onto something more serious. The UCC Students’ Union have submitted a motion to USI Congress, which if passed, will result in the abolition of the LGBT Right Officer, which is currently a full time role within the USI. Neither the entire SU Executive, Welfare Working Group, Class Council, or the LGBT Society were consulted. This was a unilateral decision that, we believe, sets a dangerous precedent. It is also entirely undemocratic. The merits of the motion are not the focus of our difficulty with it- we, like the other aformentioned bodies, are quite ready to have a debate on the need for and the effectiveness of the LGBT Rights Officer. But what the SU have done here is dangerous and wrong. We are having a meeting tonight at 6pm to discuss what our response should be. This will take place in O’Rahily Building 244. All are welcome. Remember, this is not an LGBT issue, this is a democracy issue that all students can get behind. If you can’t get to the meeting but would like to let us know your thoughts, our email address is lgbt@uccsocieties.ie . Thank you.
March 12 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Click through to our AGM page to get access to the online application form for a position on next year’s committee.
Information on eligibility for committee positions, as well as an outline of the roles and responsibilities of each officer are also detailed on the page.
Nominations are due on March 16th, with the AGM taking place two days later.
Best of luck to all entrants!
March 10 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
We would like to give notice that the UCC LGBT Society Annual General Meeting 2009 will take place on Wednesday 18th March at 8pm in Electrical Engineering L3.
Nomination forms, as well as details on nomination, deadlines and voting eligibility will be posted shortly on our AGM section which is accessible through this link- http://www.ucclgbt.com/agm
Best of luck to all the candidates. We encourage all of our members to consider taking a bigger role in the society next year, and election to the committee is one route to this.
Whether it’s PRO, Auditor, Events Officer, Finance Officer or MDO- election to the UCC LGBT Society committee is guaranteed to bring you fame and riches beyond your wildest dreams. And did we mention the groupies?* Moreover, you’ll be getting involved with a society that performs a critical role in UCC, spanning entertainment, social support, politics andhuman rights advocacy. Go on, put your name down. You won’t regret it.
*Note: Election to the UCC LGBT Society committee is not guaranteed to bring you fame/riches/groupies.
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This Wednesday the society will be going on an excursion to the Leisureplex on McCurtain St for another fun-filled night of Q-Zar. We’ll be meeting on campus at 8pm sharp, to be at the Leisureplex for 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can just meet us at 8.30 at the venue itself. Whether you’re a sharpshooter or a Q-Zar newbie, you’re more than welcome to go. No Kevlar vest required.
March 08 2009 | Events | No Comments »
Hey all,
Sincere apologies for the short notice of this update.
This Wednesday 4th March we’re going to let our hair down for a good ol’ karaoke session in the Mardyke Bar. We’re booked in for 8pm sharp so you can either meet us there or we’ll be walking in from the main entrance to the students’ centre – you can meet us there at 7.30pm if you’d rather.
All are welcome.
In other news:
-We’ll be going from the ridiculous to the sublime later in the month with the presentation of the inaugural UCC LGBT Society Human Rights Award to Ailbhe Smith on Tuesday 24th March. Watch this space for more details very shortly.
-We’re also planning our annual ‘Goscars’ awards ceremony as well as very special collaboration with Journosoc involving two of Cork’s best-known DJs.
-Also, our AGM is coming up shortly, and every position will be contested by ballot. Once again, details on nominations, closing dates and election procedure will be forthcoming in the near future.
Hope to see you at an event!
All are welcome, and particularly welcome are those who have yet to attend a society event- whether out of shyness, lack of time, or whatever- we’d love to meet you. We’re a nice group- honest!
Hope to see you at one of our events.
March 03 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
