2012-2013

Annual report

Society Officer Board 2012/2013

Secretary - Natalie Cooke

Events and Students Union Co-Ordinator - Chris Shannon

Press Officer - Katie King

Treasurer - Aisling Cole

Communication Co-Ordinator - Mark Marwood

Chairperson (Advisory role) - Katie King

Events and Communication Co-Ordinator - Emma Sharkey

Charity and Students Union Co-Ordinator - Catherine Isted

Treasurer and Press Officer to be elected fall 2013

Elected board for 2013/2014

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Fresher's fayre - 2012

A very successful fresher's fayre this year, we signed up 37 paid members to the society, and generated a

lot of interest from students on many different courses across the university .

Children in Need bun sale - 2012 After our bun sale in 2011 which swept all SU publications and local press by storm we decided to step it

up a gear this year with an online ordering system to ensure we were able to supply some yummy cup

cakes and treats to as many staff and students as possible. Thanks to the management of Katie King the

ordering system proved a success and we beat last years total by £200 raising a fantastic total of £1000

for Children In Need. Society members were invited to the BBC for the Children in Need party to

celebrate their hard work and dedication to the charity every year and made it into all SU publications

and local press. Something most people don’t know is that the marketing society bun sale is the most

successful bun sale ever to have taken place at the University of Ulster! Go team!

Make a Wish Fashion show - March 2013

For the first time the Marketing Society hosted a Fashion show in the Merchant Hotel, Belfast. The event

was enjoyed by students, lecturers, local businesses, family members and our charity representatives

from Make A Wish. Under the management of Emma Sharkey the event was a great success and reached

national press. Being a charity close to our hearts we were delighted to see Jane’s family at the event and

Miss Northern Ireland even made an appearance on the night. A massive thank you and congratulations

to Emma and her team of organisers who raised over £300 on the night, and we look forward to the

Fashion Show returning in 2014.

Dodge ball - RAG WEEK 2013

The Marketing Society has always been a main

contributor to RAG Week in the university. This

year we had one of our members elected onto

the RAG Committee in Jordanstown, Catherine

Isted - who went on to win ‘RAGer of the Year’

at the Student Union Recognition Awards held

in April 2013. Our RAG event for 2013 was a

Dodge Ball tournament, everyone who took

part had a ‘ball’ - and we were strongly

supported by the Law Society at this event.

Marketing Society Formal - 2013

Another great night for all marketing students took

place in the Europa Hotel, Belfast at our annual

formal. Students from all years joined by lecturers

enjoyed the evening of entertainment and the

lovely meal in the penthouse suite overlooking the

city. A great event to bring the year to a close, and

celebrate the hard work and dedication of

all our staff and students. A big

thank you must go to Mark

Marwood for all his hard work

throughout the year and to

Michaela who supported him

along the way; liaising with the

final year students and

organising the awards for the

night. Well done folks.

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At the beginning of the year, we made it our goal to achieve GOLD society status;

with our Events and Students Union Co-Ordinator - Chris Shannon creating strong

links with the SU on Jordanstown campus and ensuring progress throughout the year

to ensure the society achieved the requirements needed for GOLD. At the event held

on Magee campus in April 2013 the Marketing Society were delighted to have received

GOLD, but also to have been awarded ‘Society of the year’ over all four campuses. Not only has

the society been recognised for its successful events and other initiatives for students on the BSc

Marketing course, but some members of the society also received awards on the night. Catherine Isted, a

first year student on the BSc Marketing program and next years Charity and SU Co-Ordinator was

awarded ‘RAGer of the year’ for her contributions during RAG (Raise and Give) week on the Jordanstown

Campus. Chris Shannon our current Events and SU Co-Ordinator and second year Marketing student was

awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ for his services to the Students Union through the society

and at national level. A great night for the Marketing Society and the BSc Marketing Program.

Students Union Recognition Awards - 2013

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Make a Wish - Chosen charity 2012/13

The Make a Wish Foundation was chosen as this year’s nominated charity in memory of Jane Shields, a very inspirational Year 2 student who sadly passed away last year. Touched by the unique experience Jane had with the foundation, the society made it their goal to raise money for this charity in memory of their classmate.

The Make a Wish Foundation grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions. There are 20,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life-threatening condition and it is their aim to grant a wish to every one of them. This global and national based organisation is renowned for its efforts in creating spectacular moments in the lives of children and young adults.

On behalf of The Marketing Society I would like to thank all of the staff and students from the BSc Marketing program for their continuous support throughout the

year. I believe the society has certainly met it’s aim of establishing connections and a sense of community between the different year groups on the BSc Marketing course. I wish the new committee all the best for the year ahead and look forward to the events and successes to come in 2013/14.

Best wishes, Chris Shannon - Event and Students Union Co-Ordinator - 2012/13

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Thank you for all the support in the year 2012/13