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PIMP MY SOCIETY 09/10

  • 26-05-2009 9:20pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭


    Hey, I know it may be a bit early but better early than never I always say!

    Anyway, this thread is for UCC boardsies who are affiliated with societies to tell us why they're so much better than all the others. It's also a good place to ask any questions you might have about societies, since all the people who know about societies will be here already.

    I know September seems like ages away but I feel it would be good if people coming into college next year have an idea about what socieities would suit them before the Societies Day.


    Anyway, better start pimping....

    I'm Chair of the Labour Youth society here in UCC. We are a democratic socialist organisation dedicated to the ideas of fairness, equality, and universality. We run many campaigns including calling for the introduction of gay marriage, opposition to the reintroduction of third level fees, the Killer Coke campaign, opposed to war in every form, plus many more similar campaigns.

    We are one of the smaller political societies on campus (something I'm dedicated to reversing next year!) but this also has advantages as you make friends very easily, and there's not many squabbles! In my personal experience, I have made friends that I wouldn't have if i hadn't joined, and I have developed skills like public speaking etc that I was never good at before, but now i can make a good stab at it! Also, it lets you make a difference, as Labour Youth have a seat on the national party's Central Council so you can make proposals that influence things nationally.

    And of course, there is great craic to be had as well! We have a social after every weekly meeting, and are hoping to run events next year like gigs, quizzes etc to raise funds for charities in the locality (this is something I'm very passionate about - giving back to the less advantaged). Also, there are many Labour Youth conventions, where we meet up with others throughout the country and these are tremendous fun! There's also a summer school every summer (in Galway this year) in early July, and it promises to be very informative (as well as a great piss up!)



    I've probably forgotten a lotta things (I'm new to this Chair malarky!) so if you want to find out more check our bebo www.bebo.com/LYUCC, PM me, or I'll see you on Socieities Day in September! :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,027 ✭✭✭✭titan18


    Oh my god, stop trying to get us all to join Labour.You're very pushy for a small guy. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭thebigcheese22


    titan18 wrote: »
    Oh my god, stop trying to get us all to join Labour.You're very pushy for a small guy.

    Duly reported. If you have nothing helpful to add then just don't.

    This thread is about letting people who are coming into college know about all the different socieities from an insider student's point of view. I'm sure everyone will agree that's a fairly valuable service and has been very successful in the UCD forum.

    So from now on can we please just have people talk about their societies and can a mod please sticky this?

    All the best,
    Cheese


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,027 ✭✭✭✭titan18


    Ok, then.

    Join NetSoc, we play games and eat pizza.What more can you ask for?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    titan18 wrote: »
    Ok, then.

    Join NetSoc, we play games and eat pizza.What more can you ask for?
    Hookers and blow, that's what more.
    Kick-boxing is pretty cool as a sport, and the people are sound out. Join that.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    PhySoc - Join us. We have cookies.
    I'm the social secretary for the society next year (provided I survive repeating my disastrous summer exams and actually make it to 3rd year). If you have even the slightest interest in physics or astronomy, you should definitely come. And if not, shur come anyway. (Did I mention we have cookies?)

    As soon as our committee has met and I have more details as to what dastardly plans we have in store for the unsuspecting public of UCC I'll make sure to post here again. :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 456 ✭✭sm.org


    Duly reported. If you have nothing helpful to add then just don't.

    This thread is about letting people who are coming into college know about all the different socieities from an insider student's point of view. I'm sure everyone will agree that's a fairly valuable service and has been very successful in the UCD forum.

    So from now on can we please just have people talk about their societies and can a mod please sticky this?

    All the best,
    Cheese

    Cant take a joke society, scratch that one off the list.

    "Eamon Gilmore , always in Labour never delivers"

    You'd better report me quick


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭adamd164


    Well I'm auditor of the atheist soc; if you're interested in discussing secular philosophy and campaigning for secular politics then do come along to our meetings. We're making arrangements for the start of next year. I'll post 'em when finalised.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭thebigcheese22


    sm.org wrote: »
    Cant take a joke society, scratch that one off the list.

    "Eamon Gilmore , always in Labour never delivers"

    You'd better report me quick

    I'm actually splitting my sides here... Has anyone ever mentioned how witty you are?? :rolleyes: Love the way you somehow bring in Eamon Gilmore, the most popular leader in the country. How do you expect him to 'deliver' when we're in opposition like seriously?!

    Anyway... do you have anything to say about a society or are you just gonna diss them?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    I'm Chair of the Labour Youth society here in UCC. We are a democratic socialist organisation dedicated to the ideas of fairness, equality, and universality. We run many campaigns including calling for the introduction of gay marriage, opposition to the reintroduction of third level fees, the Killer Coke campaign, opposed to war in every form, plus many more similar campaigns.

    I like the idea of getting involved with a political party but there isn't one that I can fully support. Ogra FF are too conservative. Ogra SF have been involved in too many dodgy incidents. YFG I wouldn't even contemplate joining.
    I would agree with a lot of Labour issues but the Killer Coke thing is something I've never got. I'm pretty much addicted to the stuff and, being the incredibly selfish person that I am, I'm not willing to boycott it for Colombian union leaders. Oh and the fees issue is something I'm neutral on.

    Back on topic, this thread was a great idea. Once again, I remind you all that PhySoc comes with cookies.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭bigbadben


    I'm actually splitting my sides here... Has anyone ever mentioned how witty you are?? :rolleyes: Love the way you somehow bring in Eamon Gilmore, the most popular leader in the country. How do you expect him to 'deliver' when we're in opposition like seriously?!

    Anyway... do you have anything to say about a society or are you just gonna diss them?

    Just not amongst people who vote.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    bigbadben wrote: »
    Just not amongst people who vote.

    Eh, Gilmore has never actually led Labour into a general election so that statement doesn't mean anything.

    Also his popularity and approval ratings are far higher than those of Cowen or Kenny.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭bigbadben


    Eh, Gilmore has never actually led Labour into a general election so that statement doesn't mean anything.

    Also his popularity and approval ratings are far higher than those of Cowen or Kenny.

    Lets evaluate the current party leaders:

    FF Brian Cowen - no comment required
    FG Enda Kenny - the carisma of white paint, would lose an elction to Hitler
    SF Gerry Adams- do all terrorists have beards?
    PD's - RIP
    Libertas Declan Ganley- arms dealer

    Attila The Hun was more popular then that lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    bigbadben wrote: »
    Lets evaluate the current party leaders:

    FF Brian Cowen - no comment required
    FG Enda Kenny - the carisma of white paint, would lose an elction to Hitler
    SF Gerry Adams- do all terrorists have beards?
    PD's - RIP
    Libertas Declan Ganley- arms dealer

    Attila The Hun was more popular then that lot.
    But your still saying Gilmore is more popular than them, right?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭bigbadben


    Aodan83 wrote: »
    But your still saying Gilmore is more popular than them, right?

    Of course ,but the competition isn't up to much


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭quoteunquote


    titan18 wrote: »
    Ok, then.

    Join NetSoc, we play games and eat pizza.What more can you ask for?

    It's stereotypical I know but I have to ask, what's the male to female ratio? :p I'd probably join whatever it is but I want prior warning. :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 295 ✭✭Jayeire


    *thinking thread has gone slightly off OP topic*:pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    It's stereotypical I know but I have to ask, what's the male to female ratio? :p I'd probably join whatever it is but I want prior warning. :pac:
    It's roughly a fifty fifty split. Although my figures could be off slightly. I'm not good with statistics.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Fuascailt


    UCC Young Fine Gael will be the place to be next year. UCC are one of the most respected YFG branches, and among our members are our Vice-President and Munster Regional Organiser. We have weekly meetings, good for public speaking skillz. and attend all the YFG piss-ups/events around the country, so not only do you get to meet people in UCC, but you'll soon get to know people from other branches too. We have a good relationship with all our local reps e.g. Laura McGonigle, John Buttimer, Simon coveney, Deidre Clune and were highly involved in the recent historic elections.

    Events being planned for next year include weekly debates, speakers, a trip to Stormount, a Lisbon Campaign, a general "raise awareness about politics" campaign, and of course many mad nights on the town. See you all on Socs Day!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,333 ✭✭✭✭itsallaboutheL


    Fuascailt wrote: »
    UCC Young Fine Gael will be the place to be next year. UCC are one of the most respected YFG branches, and among our members are our Vice-President and Munster Regional Organiser. We have weekly meetings, good for public speaking skillz. and attend all the YFG piss-ups/events around the country, so not only do you get to meet people in UCC, but you'll soon get to know people from other branches too. We have a good relationship with all our local reps e.g. Laura McGonigle, John Buttimer, Simon coveney, Deidre Clune and were highly involved in the recent historic elections.

    Events being planned for next year include weekly debates, speakers, a trip to Stormount, a Lisbon Campaign, a general "raise awareness about politics" campaign, and of course many mad nights on the town. See you all on Socs Day!!

    I just vommed a little


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭Same As


    Politics forum lads...Check it out! ;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭Mario007


    I'll be a first year student next year and i was thinking of actually starting a society as such, cos i wanted to join some political society but really can't find one that fits....FG-too much populism, Labour- actually managed to beat FG in populism, and is socialist(enough said), FF- ya right...., SF-they sit with communist in the European parliament, i mean come on...

    So like three months ago i was thinking of trying to set up a society in ucc when i'll eventually become the student there, with my friends we kinda started this youth organization aimed at European issue, like integrating other EU citizens in their countries and getting young people more interested in European issues, but now i'm thinking of maybe starting up something of a more capitalist-thinking-dominated society that would still concentrate on the EU issues but would also try to show to the politicians the disagreement of young people with the Welfare State that we had here during the boom when everyone kinda lost any care in the word thanks to so many financial bonuses provided by the state...or something along those lines, still working on the project...


    i suppose just wanted to ask if anyone would be interested? cos i think i need like 100 people interested for a new society


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭bigbadben


    Mario007 wrote: »
    I'll be a first year student next year and i was thinking of actually starting a society as such, cos i wanted to join some political society but really can't find one that fits....FG-too much populism, Labour- actually managed to beat FG in populism, and is socialist(enough said), FF- ya right...., SF-they sit with communist in the European parliament, i mean come on...

    So like three months ago i was thinking of trying to set up a society in ucc when i'll eventually become the student there, with my friends we kinda started this youth organization aimed at European issue, like integrating other EU citizens in their countries and getting young people more interested in European issues, but now i'm thinking of maybe starting up something of a more capitalist-thinking-dominated society that would still concentrate on the EU issues but would also try to show to the politicians the disagreement of young people with the Welfare State that we had here during the boom when everyone kinda lost any care in the word thanks to so many financial bonuses provided by the state...or something along those lines, still working on the project...


    i suppose just wanted to ask if anyone would be interested? cos i think i need like 100 people interested for a new society

    You only need 4, if it was more there wouldn't be a SF or Labour society.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭Mario007


    bigbadben wrote: »
    You only need 4, if it was more there wouldn't be a SF or Labour society.

    ha really? thats pretty cool...and it explains everything:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Fuascailt


    There is a fairly intensive vetting process for new societies. It has to be something completely different, it has to contribute to college life, where do you see it in five years time etc. What you're talking about sounds like it would be covered by FF/FG/Polsoc.

    Sure join YFG and see if you can change us from the inside!!:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭Mario007


    Fuascailt wrote: »
    There is a fairly intensive vetting process for new societies. It has to be something completely different, it has to contribute to college life, where do you see it in five years time etc. What you're talking about sounds like it would be covered by FF/FG/Polsoc.

    Sure join YFG and see if you can change us from the inside!!:p

    working like an agent from the inside, huh?:cool:

    well then go on, try to persuade me:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Orizio


    Back on topic, please promote societies and their events here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭candlegrease


    If you join a society are you obliged to attend meetings and will you be pestered by texts and emails?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Stephen Esquire


    I'd love to join Netsoc!You don't have to be doing BIS or Computer Science, though do you?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,027 ✭✭✭✭titan18


    I'd love to join Netsoc!You don't have to be doing BIS or Computer Science, though do you?

    No,but I am doing BIS.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Fuascailt


    If you join a society are you obliged to attend meetings and will you be pestered by texts and emails?

    Texts and emails maybe- if you wanted you could just give your email address when signing up. Obliged, ha, no way! Most people will sign up to a million and one things for the free stuff. Sign up for a lot, try them all ( especially YFG :p), see what sticks!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 529 ✭✭✭Homicidal_jesus


    titan18 wrote: »
    Ok, then.

    Join NetSoc, we play games and eat pizza.What more can you ask for?


    IM THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭quoteunquote


    Hmmm...I'm a IT junkie but I've never been to a LAN party before, I'm doing Arts and I haven't played many PC games due to a ****ty laptop....does that automatically ban me for eternity from NetSoc? :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭Mario007


    IM THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    so am i!!!:D sounds like the best society so far:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    Hmmm...I'm a IT junkie but I've never been to a LAN party before, I'm doing Arts and I haven't played many PC games due to a ****ty laptop....does that automatically ban me for eternity from NetSoc? :pac:
    I'm sure you'll fit in just fine. Besides, counterstrike isn't all that hard to play.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Haru


    From what I remember, most of those societies in UCC have a bebo profile, which is also a good way to get info about them/their activities.

    Would a link to those bebo profiles be tolerated if added to the presentation ?
    I think it would add some value to the information displayed in the posts.




    (I just can't remember yet if links to profiles of that kind are allowed on those boards or not... shame on me, I know...)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭thebigcheese22


    Haru wrote: »
    From what I remember, most of those societies in UCC have a bebo profile, which is also a good way to get info about them/their activities.

    Would a link to those bebo profiles be tolerated if added to the presentation ?
    I think it would add some value to the information displayed in the posts.




    (I just can't remember yet if links to profiles of that kind are allowed on those boards or not... shame on me, I know...)

    Good idea! It says in the charter that ya can ;)

    Anyways the Labour Soc's bebo is http://www.bebo.com/LabourUCC, Twitter is UCCLabour, and we're on Facebook as well! The Bebo has the jist of our campaigns from last year and who we are for those who are interested :):)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    Good idea! It says in the charter that ya can ;)

    Anyways the Labour Soc's bebo is http://www.bebo.com/LabourUCC, Twitter is UCCLabour, and we're on Facebook as well! The Bebo has the jist of our campaigns from last year and who we are for those who are interested :):)
    Pimp my society really was the perfect title for this thread. :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Jeebus


    I'm definitely heading to netsocc. I find the 50/50 split of boys to girls hard to believe though ! :P

    Are half the World of Warcraft characters female or something ?




    Mine is....:(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Haru


    Jeebus wrote: »
    I'm definitely heading to netsocc. I find the 50/50 split of boys to girls hard to believe though ! :P

    Are half the World of Warcraft characters female or something ?
    Mine is....:(

    Lol. Netsocc sounds like a cool society. Cool societies attract girls. ;)

    (Aside from that if you never get to meet them irl, just be careful, you never know...)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Aodan83


    Jeebus wrote: »
    I'm definitely heading to netsocc. I find the 50/50 split of boys to girls hard to believe though ! :P

    Are half the World of Warcraft characters female or something ?




    Mine is....:(
    Actually, all the WoW characters are! That's why the split is 50/50.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 222 ✭✭ALincoln


    Haru wrote: »
    Lol. Netsocc sounds like a cool society. Cool societies attract girls. ;)

    (Aside from that if you never get to meet them irl, just be careful, you never know...)

    Netsoc is NOT COOL.

    Just though you should be forewarned.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭Tomtom364


    ALincoln wrote: »
    Netsoc is NOT COOL.

    Just though you should be forewarned.

    and either are you.

    netsoc sounds like a good laugh


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 222 ✭✭ALincoln


    Tomtom364 wrote: »
    and either are you.

    netsoc sounds like a good laugh

    Did I say I was cool? And Netsoc is only a laugh if you...well...actually, it's not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭Tomtom364


    are you into gaming?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 222 ✭✭ALincoln


    Yes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭Tomtom364


    then why isnt netsoc fun?
    (im not being sarcy, im into gaming but new to ucc)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Haru


    ALincoln wrote: »
    Netsoc is NOT COOL.

    Just though you should be forewarned.

    Any good reason why ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 Pipee


    ALincoln wrote: »
    Netsoc is NOT COOL.

    Just though you should be forewarned.

    Wow. My internets just got a whole lot bigger.

    I am part of the Sci Fi society and Chemsoc.

    They are awesomesauce.

    I have nothing else to add.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭samf


    Why not join UCC's official best new society E+S Soc (Entrepreneurial and Social Society) - http://www.ucceands.com - offically opened on campus by ronan o gara last september, highlight of the year last year was a european mystery tour where 30 students went for a weekend away and didnt know where they were going til they got to the airport - ended up going to paris for 130 euro.... look out for them on freshers week and get a free goodie bag when you sign up!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,278 ✭✭✭x43r0


    ALincoln wrote: »
    Netsoc is NOT COOL.

    Just though you should be forewarned.

    If you want people to listen, please elaborate on this post.


    Some points:

    • The NetSoc gender split is nowhere near 50:50. It obviously more male populated. However this years Auditor(leader) is a girl so things will prob be more interesting.
    • NetSoc isn't all about gaming. Gaming does make up the bulk of events but last year there was web design and programming tutorials for beginners and assignment help for students with IT modules.
    • This October NetSoc are heading to London to attend the London Games Festival and since its a society event, the societies guild (societies governing body) have paid for most of it. Leaving each travelling member a fee to pay of €50 for 3 nights accom and ALL travel covered. The london trip is already booked so is not an option for this years freshers but there will be more trips planned throughout the year to look forward to and if ya stick around till this time next year, you can go to London Games Festival!
    • The gaming is not dominated by PC stuff. The only PC gaming covered, takes place at the fortnightly LAN nights in town. Any other gaming event is console based (usually on big screens). Examples last year would be Pro-Evolution soccer cash tournament, King of Fighters (beat-em up tourny consisting of mortal kombat, tekken and street fighter), Guitar Hero/Rock Band competitions. A sneak peek at this year: Mario Kart, More rock band and the rest is a surprise :P
    • You don't have to be in CS/BIS to join. The committee is made up of: 4 CS, 1 BIS, 2 Arts, 1 Elec Eng, 1 Process and Chemical Eng. Add to that whoever gets elected as first year rep and maybe one more committee member
    • And of course the NetSoc table quiz is one of the best table quizzes all year. With rounds you wouldn't find at others like music and tv rounds you listen to and watch


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