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ULSU Elections 2011 (Voting Thursday March 24)

sceptre · 2011-03-18 19:03:05

To vote, click here. Voting will be open between 7am and 8pm on Thursday March 24. This is a list of the candidates for UL Students' Union elections at close of nominations on Friday 18 March 2011. Elections will take place on Thursday 24 March. As manifestos are issued, feel free to discuss your choice of candidate and…

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To vote, click here. Voting will be open between 7am and 8pm on Thursday March 24.

This is a list of the candidates for UL Students' Union elections at close of nominations on Friday 18 March 2011.

Elections will take place on Thursday 24 March.

As manifestos are issued, feel free to discuss your choice of candidate and why. Some (to be honest, not very many) of the candidates have boards.ie accounts and may reply, although I suspect most of them may well be too busy campaigning in real life™. As usual, If you are campaigning for a candidate or are a candidate, I expect you to declare that interest if posting. This will be done on the honour system, though in the interest of fairness I will point the finger at anyone who disregards this - for anyone who aims to deceive there's a good chance you'll be found out and I'll point the finger loudly (and probably forum ban for the duration). Any attempt to sock puppet will get a loud and public slap. Let people know your connection in your first post and there shouldn't be a problem - actually I'd like to see campaigners posting. Accusations of undeclared interest should not be made on-thread as it'll derail any discussion, use the report post button and I'll look at it (I'm quite good at spotting shills).

If candidates have a webpage and let me know, I'll edit in one link per candidate to an official webpage, bebo or facebook page (one per candidate) if they let me know by PM at any point during the week. I've been informed that the voting webpage will include details of the candidates for each position but I assume that most candidates will also have their own web or facebook page.

Additionally I will include details of any blogs declared as independent if I'm informed of them.

I'll add any other relevant/necessary details to posts I'll insert immediately below this one. Note that if you want to get replies to this thread sent to you instantly by email, click the "Follow thread" button on the top right of the screen.

Now the rules are out of the way:), here are your candidates:

President
Derek Daly URL=www.derekdaly.ie]weblink[/URL
Enda Gallery URL=www.facebook.com/endagallerySU]weblink[/URL
Keith Young

DP/Welfare
Eamonn Boland
Thomas Cranley URL=http://www.facebook.com/CranleyForWelfare]weblink[/URL
Tara Feeney

Education
Barry Kennedy URL=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vote-Barry-Kennedy-for-ULSU-Education-Officer/186389284737204]weblink[/URL
Aoife Kenny URL=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aoife-Kenny-For-ULSU-Education-Officer/208924455789787]weblink[/URL

Campaigns & Services
Alan O'Sullivan URL=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-OSullivan-ULSU-Campaigns-and-Services-Officer-for-2011/205859296093427]weblink[/URL
Paddy Rockett URL=http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Paddy-Rockett-for-ULSU-Campaigns-Services-Officer/153752294685883]weblink[/URL

Communications
Kelly O'Brien
Keith O'Neill

Good luck to all candidates!

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#2 18-03-2011 8:03pm

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Election blogs:

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For people on mobiles and other devices with small screens, the mobile device link to this thread is:
http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056212697
Now you can comment on the go. Posts from the campaign trail are very welcome!

Twitter hashtag for the elections is #voteUL

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#4 18-03-2011 8:03pm

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Hustings:

Come see the candidates speak and offer their views in a public debate! Ask the candidates questions in a public setting! Don't let them wriggle away with just a printed manifesto, come and see whether they're actually worth voting for! Don't be shy about dropping in and out to the hustings when you can, it's up to the candidates to sell themselves and convince you they deserve your vote!

Wednesday March 23, starting at 7pm in KBG12 (that's on the ground floor of the Kemmy Business School, next to the Schuman building)

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To vote, click here. Voting will be open between 7am and 8pm on Thursday March 24.

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#6 18-03-2011 8:12pm

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The classic Skynet vs. An Focal battle takes place for a third time in three years That's gonna be a fascinating one to watch.

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#7 18-03-2011 8:17pm

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Would Derek Daly have an advantage considering he's the current vp? He may be better to handle pressure situations.

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#8 18-03-2011 8:17pm

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There's a chance that I may end up helping a person or two out with their campaign this week. If that happens, I'll clearly signal it on this thread for the sake of openness (and following the rules). Peteee as co-mod has access to any mod actions taken by mods that aren't him, and apart from rampant abuse or people acting the weirdo, this thread should need next to zero moderation if people have any cop-on.

lorcanthrope wrote: »

The classic Skynet vs. An Focal battle takes place for a third time in three years That's gonna be a fascinating one to watch.

Indeed. I'd rather hope that both candidates would have a balance of print and electronic/non-print comms in their manifestos and intentions though - it's 2011 and lots of people get their news from both (or just one) at this point. Almost-instant news is great, the analysis takes longer.

Skyrim wrote: »

Would Derek Daly have an advantage considering he's the current vp? He may be better to handle pressure situations.

Derek Daly will certainly have an electoral advantage with the name recognition that comes from already being in an SU role. Keith Young is well-known in club and society circles though. Enda Gallery I have to confess I've never heard of.

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#9 18-03-2011 8:32pm

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Will they be holding rallies on the campus? :L

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#10 18-03-2011 8:33pm

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Unlikely I'll be campaigning for anyone but I know I'll be voting for Thomas Cranley & Keith O'Neill in their respective areas.
For Tom, he's a fellow Donegal man and teacher - From the few conversations I've had with him I've found him refreshingly honest and has what I view as an appropriate demeanour for the position.
For Keith, if you know Keith and the level of commitment he has shown throughout the years then I think you'll recognise that you could see him as thoroughly professional and capable in any role.

I don't think I'm ever going to say who I'll be voting for as president; I know all 3 candidates and all have different reasons to be seen as capable.

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#11 18-03-2011 8:48pm

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looking forward to this one.....surprised rockett is going for CSO, thought he might go for another shot at pres.

oh and i'll be campaigning for Thomas Cranley during the week so i better declare that from the off.

besides the obvious, im not sure who ill vote for in the other positions, looking forward to seeing the manifestos, when and where are the hustings on this years does anyone know?

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#12 18-03-2011 8:50pm

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Skyrim wrote: »

Will they be holding rallies on the campus? :L

if rockett's campaign is similar to last years presidential one then your in for an experience:D

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#13 18-03-2011 8:50pm

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Just to inject some fun

The ULSU site was down a few minutes ago... it appears to be back now, but is running really slowly. It looks like a database issue.

Electronic voting on Thursday!

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#14 18-03-2011 8:54pm

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Polar Ice wrote: »

Just to inject some fun

The ULSU site was down a few minutes ago... it appears to be back now, but is running really slowly. It looks like a database issue.

Electronic voting on Thursday!

still down for me!

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#15 18-03-2011 8:55pm

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Hi folks,
My name is Barry Kennedy and I'll be running for Education Officer. I'll post the manifesto later (will have to get it approved by the ERB first). Best of luck to the other candidates, should be a fun week

Regards
Barry

PS nice way to use my 200th post

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#16 18-03-2011 8:59pm

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We have a strong line up for elections this year.

I have no doubt that we will have a fun week and look forward to meeting a lot of students and a bit of banter with all of the campaigners and candidates. On Thursday a new team will be elected, I hope to lead it and I want to re-iterate the words of the Deputy Returning Officer and say that I hope we have a clean campaign.

I'll be doing some answering here, as much as I can and if anyone has any queries, questions or wants to get involved; feel free to post here or send me a PM.

I'm facing formidable opposition and I want to wish both Keith and Enda the best for the week, notwithstanding that I still want to win.

I'll be outlining why I want to win over the course of the weekend and during the week.

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Best of luck folks, should be an interesting week

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#18 18-03-2011 9:01pm

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Polar Ice wrote: »

Just to inject some fun

The ULSU site was down a few minutes ago... it appears to be back now, but is running really slowly. It looks like a database issue.

Electronic voting on Thursday!

As far as I know, the evoting system is a package from an outside company (hopefully not the same company that designed the system they used last week in Aberystwyth for their guild elections, which allowed people to vote multiple times if they'd opened multiple windows before logging in). Assuming that to be the case, I'd assume (and hope) that the actual software is running on a secure server elsewhere. If it isn't, Thursday could be rather amusing. I presume that there will be (or has been) some info released by the SU on the system itself or the company itself as evoting comes with its own pitfalls, doubters and disadvantages.

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#19 18-03-2011 9:04pm

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sceptre wrote: »

As far as I know, the evoting system is a package from an outside company (hopefully not the same company that designed the system they used last week in Aberystwyth for their guild elections, which allowed people to vote multiple times if they'd opened multiple windows before logging in). Assuming that to be the case, I'd assume (and hope) that the actual software is running on a secure server elsewhere. If it isn't, Thursday could be rather amusing. I presume that there will be (or has been) some info released by the SU on the system itself or the company itself as evoting comes with its own pitfalls, doubters and disadvantages.

If it isn't, you just told us all how to vote multiple times!

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#20 18-03-2011 9:12pm

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NewShoes wrote: »

If it isn't, you just told us all how to vote multiple times!

Ah, I find that my tendency towards troublemaking is best kept in check by being given a solid workout at the start of events...:) Aside, I see from facebook that the first efforts at online manifestos are coming through - candidates who want them included in the opening post of this thread need to send me a PM (as it's up to you which page is your official one, I'm not going to include them merely because I see them).

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#21 18-03-2011 9:17pm

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sceptre wrote: »

As far as I know, the evoting system is a package from an outside company (hopefully not the same company that designed the system they used last week in Aberystwyth for their guild elections, which allowed people to vote multiple times if they'd opened multiple windows before logging in). Assuming that to be the case, I'd assume (and hope) that the actual software is running on a secure server elsewhere. If it isn't, Thursday could be rather amusing. I presume that there will be (or has been) some info released by the SU on the system itself or the company itself as evoting comes with its own pitfalls, doubters and disadvantages.

There have been a number of tests run on the system, it's hosted securely outside of the Union. Roisín has been working with the University and the web voting company.

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#22 18-03-2011 9:37pm

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Will the candidates just be publishing their manifestos or are they going to hold meetings or something?

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#23 18-03-2011 10:18pm

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canned_ulkc wrote: »

Unlikely I'll be campaigning for anyone but I know I'll be voting for Thomas Cranley & Keith O'Neill in their respective areas.
For Tom, he's a fellow Donegal man and teacher - From the few conversations I've had with him I've found him refreshingly honest and has what I view as an appropriate demeanour for the position.
For Keith, if you know Keith and the level of commitment he has shown throughout the years then I think you'll recognise that you could see him as thoroughly professional and capable in any role.

I don't think I'm ever going to say who I'll be voting for as president; I know all 3 candidates and all have different reasons to be seen as capable.

Thanks Tony, appreciate it!

Just to clarify in this thread, my name is Thomas Cranley and I'm running for Welfare Officer. Best of luck to all candidates and campaigners, surely have a chat during the week!

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#24 18-03-2011 10:28pm

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Why was the other thread on this locked? Could the rules etc not just have been edited in into the opening post?

My advice to the candidates would be not to worry about your plans and policies etc. The candidates with the shiniest and funniest Ad campaign and the most amount of canvassers will win.

Ive a story to back this up actually. One year a person I know from another university got an idea on the spur of the moment to run for SU president, about a week before the election. He had no strong political beliefs or background, and was basically only running "for the craic".

Anyway, a few posters were made and a few of us friends were sent out to canvas around the college the 2 days around the election. The said candidate got completely slaughtered in the debate. Yet this didn't seem to matter. The vast majority of people around the college only asked us question such as "What'll be the story with rag week" to which we'd respond "rag week??, rag month you mean if he gets elected!" or that he had Snow Patrol lined up. The very odd person (1 in 10) would ask a question about policies etc, which were either laughed off or responded to with BS.

The candidate ended up finishing second out of 6, with many people voting for "your man, sure he seems like a bit of craic". The consensus was that with more posters etc (he had very few in comparison to the winner), and a few more canvassers, he might have won. Take from that what you will

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#25 18-03-2011 10:28pm

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I presume most candidates will publish their manifestos either here or on facebook. There will be stands set up in Red Raisins and there'll be Hustings in the Johnathon Swift on Wednesday at 6pm.

Several people have already sent me private messages asking me questions about my policies, I will try to get back to you before the weekend is over and give your question the time they deserve rather than a quick reply.

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#26 18-03-2011 10:34pm

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canned_ulkc wrote: »

For Tom, he's a fellow Donegal man and teacher - From the few conversations I've had with him I've found him refreshingly honest and has what I view as an appropriate demeanour for the position.

I don't know him too well, but I've always thought Thomas Cranley had a great sense of kindness to him. Something you don't see too often in people these days and he's most definately getting my vote.

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#27 18-03-2011 10:39pm

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bazkennedy wrote: »

and there'll be Hustings in the Johnathon Swift on Wednesday at 6pm.
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Excuse me?!? Is this confirmed? Wednesday the 23rd?
If so, who's organising it? Who booked the room?

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#28 18-03-2011 10:45pm

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A chairde, just to confirm that I am Keith Young and am running for ULSU President. A few people have also messaged me regarding my stance on some issues and I'll be getting back to you as soon as possible.

I'm looking forward to the week, should definitely be interesting.

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#29 18-03-2011 11:47pm

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Hi All, I'm Aoife Kenny and I'm running for the position of Education Officer in the upcoming elections. "Bee" smart and use your vote wisely!!

If anyone has an issues please feel free to contact me through my weblink above!!

Looking forward to a busy week!

Aoife

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#30 19-03-2011 12:25am

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What happens during the week? just ye lads going around talking about your manifestos etc?

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Skyrim wrote: »

What happens during the week? just ye lads going around talking about your manifestos etc?

if it is anything like last year the stig will be there, paddy pocket will be rapping gold digger standing on the divider of the red raisins, people will be jumping out of planes to promote their campaigns, people will be rolling down the hill beside the library in a massive inflatable ball, free sweets, bitching, lectures distrupted... in the end there will be tears of joy and tears of agony... everyone will pick themselves up as the votes come in, shake hands and head to the stables then to the lodge to celebrate/drown their sorrows....

well some things definately wont be the same as last year but it should be great crack and very exciting

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