Club & Associations
P/21
2011
Baker House Residents Association (BHRA)
At a glance
Mission Statement To provide the residents of Baker House an effective method to voice their concerns and suggestions, as well as to organize activities to foster camaraderie and understanding among the residents.
Year Established
Vision and Values The Baker House Residents Association (BHRA) started to take shape early in April 2010 when our first election for the executive committee was held. At this point the BHRA was more of a concept than an actual body of people as it was not yet recognized as an active association on campus. October of 2010 is when we actually began to function as a group and received status as an active association. The original executive committee consisted of four residents of Baker House, but with the recent election this has expanded to ten in order to provide more effective representation of the students in residence. The need to effectively represent the students in Baker House was the core reason for the formation of the BHRA, and for our expansion. Part of our purpose is to provide an effective way for the residents of Baker House to voice their concerns and desires to the management because individuals are less likely to come forward with complaints or suggestions. The other part of our function is to organize events and activities to allow people to interact and enjoy the camaraderie of other students, who are often away from home for the first time and usually from overseas. In the past, we have hosted several barbeques and movie screenings with great success. Currently, we have several more barbeques planned and are working towards carrying out several larger scale activities such as zip-lining and a paint balling trip.
Current Membership
While benefiting the students that live on campus, being on the executive council of the BHRA is boon for those involved. This is a chance for those on the executive committee to learn what it is like to work on a committee similar to those in most businesses, and how to work in such a group. Along with providing experience working with committees, the BHRA executive committee allows students to step up and take the reins of leadership. Having the chance to effectively lead and represent a group can provide an individual with confidence, and a chance to show their potential. These experiences are also a great asset in getting into a meaningful job by demonstrating community involvement and a desire to improve and lead those around them.
September 2010
Approximately 150 Governance
Matt Boe, President
Zack Soderstrom, SUS Liaison
Melinda Epifano, Vice President
Rebeka Peterson, Assistant Events Coordinator
Mehtab Singh Rai, Third Floor Representative
Deniz Petekkaya, Events Coordinator
Chris Doyle, Second Floor Representative
Sandra Leke-Tambo, First Floor Representative
LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT To achieve sustainable operations and leadership, as well as increase active and effective representation of students in residence.
Nolan Markwat, Fourth Floor Representative
Contact Baker House Residence Association on Facebook Email: bhra@ufv.ca