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Chestnut Residence Council

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Chestnut Residence Council

The Chestnut Residence Council (CRC) is a student governing body that plans social, athletic and community events, and represents the student voice on various committees.   

Being involved in student government is a great way to get the most out of your Chestnut experience, help build a joyful student community, and gain valuable work experience for your resume.

Chestnut Residence Council is a student-run organization that operates autonomously from Chestnut Residence. 

There are two ways to get involved

Fall

Run to be a Floor Representative

The elections for these roles happen in the fall of the academic year in which the position will be held (e.g. elections in September or October 2024 are for the 2024 – 25 academic year).

The main responsibilities are attending monthly council meetings, supporting the Chestnut Residence Council executive in various events and initiatives by sitting on at least one Council committee, and supporting your Don to run at least one fun social event per term

Elections are happening now!

Information about running as a floor representative will be shared by your Don at your community meetings on August 25th and September 2nd. Voting for floor representatives will take place at your September 8th Community meeting. Please ask your Don if you have other questions.

year round

Run to be on the Executive

Elections for these roles usually happen in the spring the year before the position will be held (e.g. elections in March 2024 are for the 2024-2025 academic year), though they can happen at other times of the year too.

Anyone can run, even if you have no prior experience in student government, but these roles have a higher time commitment. The higher time commitment also means a more impressive addition to your resume.

Elections are happening now!

find out how to run and vote

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2024-25 Residence Council Members

Ayushi Agrawal

VP Internal

Young Mo Lee

VP Finance

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Roles and Descriptions

Floor Representative

The Floor reps attend monthly council meetings and support the Chestnut Residence Council executive in various events and initiatives by sitting on at least one Council committee. The floor reps are also encouraged to support your Don to run at least one fun social event per term.

Executive

This is a very exciting opportunity and will look great on your resume! You will have lots of support, so if this position sounds interesting to you, take the leap and give it a go.

The President coordinates and oversees all Council activities. They plan Council and Executive meeting. They provide support and guidance to the Executive and Floor Representatives, and act as a liaison between the Residence Life Office and student council. They ensure all Council members fulfill their duties. They sit on various committees of the Council to lead other necessary Council tasks. They sit on various Residence Life Office committees to represent the student voice to Chestnut Residence. They act as a signing authority for Council funds.

The VP social organises residence-wide social events to promote residence spirit, including the chairing the semi-formal committee to organise the annual dance. They act as a signing authority for Council funds. They support Council in other areas as needed.

The Council is in the process of updating our constitution and this role is not very relevant anymore, so we encourage you to run for a different executive position. You can perform these duties in the position of VP social. The VP external promotes charitable acts and provides information about volunteer opportunities to students. They educate residents about the various holidays and traditions celebrated by their follow residents. They build relationships with other student organisations on campus. They support Council in other areas as needed.

The Council is in the process of updating our constitution and this role is not very relevant anymore, so we encourage you to run for a different executive position. You can perform these duties in the position of VP social. The VP Athletics promotes physical activity and fitness within the Residence by organizing and registering intramural teams and organising sporting activities. They support Council in other areas as needed.

Filled for 2024-25

This is a very important role and is best filled by someone who is comfortable using Excel. The VP finance manages the Council’s financial accounts and maintains accurate records as is required by the Office of the Vice Provost. They chair the Finance Committee and prepare and present the annual budget to Council and provide regular financial updates. They make all arrangements for the audit of the Council’s finances. They perform the duties of the President in their absence. They act as a signing authority for Council funds.

Filled for 2024-25

The VP Internal maintains CRC equipment including, but not limited to the Urban ping pong table, the Urban pool table, and music room equipment in collaboration with the Chestnut Assistant Dean Residence Administration. They sit on the Residence Affairs committee to share the student voice with Chestnut Residence staff and relay relevant information back to students at council meetings. They chair the internal commission and are responsible for internal affairs, including leading constitutional updates.

The VP Communications promotes and communicates Council events and manages the Council’s Instagram page. They also maintain the Council’s bulletin boards and support with other event promotion as needed. They support Council in other areas as needed.