Starting Soon...

1001 things to think about. I can't for a single moment collect my thoughts in an organised manner, even though I've tried to make lists. I end up thinking of so many things, but always at moments when I can't write them down.
I raced into New Cav today at the request of Graham Gaskell (UWSU General Manager) to meet with the Project Manager of the New Cav Hub construction project. UWSU is to be given the Students' common room to convert into a shop. It's a tiny space, but it'll be some sort of real presence on New Cav. Finally we won't have to rely on posters alone in another location. Graham and I discussed making it more than just a shop, and using it as a port of call for students and an effective one at that, rather than trying to just make as much money as we can for the Union. This will all be decided by the SU Exec, and spearheaded by one or two Exec members who will report back to Exec, so that traffic can be directed more efficiently and too many people's time isn't taken up by a single project...as there are many others to consider, such as the Marylebone offices and social space, and the campaigns for next year, as well as Freshers, Elections, Refreshers, and coordinating all sorts of other bits.
Exec Training starts on Monday. It's very good that the Exec are so well taken care of with information and guidance...I just get concerned when I see that all this effort isn't returned to the students in the form of knowledge. That is something that hopefully will change this year, with this being one of the methods of ensuring that all students can get to know what the SU knows and take part in their union. And of course, I'll have to find effective ways of telling people this thing exists...
A lot to look forward to(and cringe at):

BUSA (British University Sports Association) Conventions (people that enjoy sports getting pissed, from what I've been told...but hopefully a few people will take it easy on the poison and will be able to tell me things that will help make it easier at Wmin to get sports working, without spending the stupid amounts we have been.

Meetings with Provosts and University departments to make things happen (such as getting a Residence Assistant position in place in the Halls of Res, something Charlene has already started working on...and if you don't know who Charlene is yet, go to http://www.uwsu.com/ !).

Marylebone Offices and Social Space project - Graham seems to be urging me to be one of the people heading this project because of my construction and property background, but I'm not sure whether my plate might be getting a little too full and whether my knowledge will be fine in an advisory capacity, rather than making all the decisions...and on that point, I have to remind myself to keep my ego in check and not act as if I can do almost everything well (which of course, I do believe I can...purely because I stay well away from anything I don't fully know about).

Getting Student Reps informed and enthused enough to really take part in Student Council and events

Getting Societies excited about running events consistently throughout the year

Starting an Inter-mural sports and activities competition. Sort of like the house competitions in school, but with wacky competitions thrown in. Something to make it easier for people to have fun and make new friends at uni, as well as take part in organising things and building skills, such as leadership and teambuilding.
And many many more...(fingertips hurting, hence my cutting it short...or long as the case may be...)
As always, if you want to know more, just ask!