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welcome from the president & vice president
Hello, and welcome to the RAG mag. We’re incredibly proud to introduce you to an amazing society, that host a huge range of activities to raise money for charity. Our growth has been incredible over the past year, raising in excess of one-hundred thousand pounds, and this year we hope to increase it even more. We are a society made up of individuals from all different backgrounds who all have the same common ground, to make a huge impact. We run all kinds of activities from cake sales to club nights, and pizza eating to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro; there is something for everyone. Our membership is free, and we really want you to get involved and add something special to your university experience. We are more than happy to help you with any fundraising that you would like to pursue, so please do not hesitate to get in touch. Sophie Bennett President: sophie.bennett@students.plymouth.ac.uk Hannah McCausland Vice President: hannah.mccausland@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Plymouth RAG is supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust's South West Appeal is aiming to fund and build the region's first dedicated unit for 16-24 year olds with cancer. For the first time young people with cancer in the South West will be able to be treated together and have access to the very best specialist care and support that they need in an environment tailored to their needs.
our charities
Each year, in the Summer term you vote for which charities RAG supports. These are the nominated charities for 2013/14. All of RAGs funds will be split between these charities. Read about them here.
MacMillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Plymouth RAG will be supporting the Mustard Tree centre, which operates out of Derriford Hospital. The centre has been created for people with cancer, their families and careers. RAG will also be supporting the funding a MacMillan nurse that works locally in the area.
RNLI provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service, the RNLI is independent of the government so depends on its volunteers and fundraising to carry out its lifesaving work. Plymouth RAG is supporting the lifeboat stations in and around our region, funding the purchase of equipment and maintenance of their equipment and lifeboats.
JOINRAG W e w a n t y o u t o j o i n u s ! N o t o n l y i s R A G m e m b e r s h i p f r e e b u t y o u w i l l g e t u p t o d a t e e m a i l s a b o u t a l l o f o u r e v e n t s , a c t i v i t i e s a n d h o w t o g e t i n v o l v e d w i t h f u n d r a i s i n g t h r o u g h o u r i n t e r n a t i o n a l a d v e n t u r e s a n d n a t i o n a l c a m p a i g n s . A n d i f t h a t ’ s n o t e n o u g h y o u w i l l r e c e i v e a R A G m e m b e r s h i p c a r d , w h i c h w i l l g i v e y o u 5 0 % o f f P i z z a H u t .
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RECRUITING we need: Ball co‐ordinator Raids co‐ordinator Adventures co‐ordinator Sponsorship co‐ordinator Web Master Representations
Nominations open from 16th – 29th September. Online voting will begin from 30th September – 6th October. For more information or to apply email: ragplymouth@su.plymouth.ac.uk with 100 words about why you would be perfect for this role.
Rag is recruiting Hall reps. We’re looking for excited freshers to be our fundraising frontline. Application forms will be available in The Hive. for more information contact: michelle.singh@students.plymouth.ac.uk
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ADVENTURES
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staff support Within the volunteer department there is a dedicated member of staff, here to support any student group whether society, sports club, academic, halls, Partner College or kind individual who wants to do some fundraising.Perhaps you would like to put an event on for the National campaigns we support. Red Nose Day, Sports Relief, Children in Need and the epic Movember campaigns. Or you could support the Rag’s nominated charities. Of course you can always fundraise for whichever charity is closes to your heart. When you are planning a charity fundraising event please contact alex.bordoli@su.plymouth.ac.uk
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FRESHERS FRESHER’S CAMERA CHALLENGE
OTTER & BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
Prove you can complete our challenges!
A trip with RAG to this beautiful sanctuary.
All Week / £5 for the Camera / The Hive
Wed. 18th 10.40 / 1.10 / 3.15 / £5 / The Hive
SPORTS & SOCIETIES FAYRE
RODEO ON THE ROOF
Join RAG and receive a 50% off Pizza Hut card.
How long can you ride the RAG bull?!
Sun. 22nd / 12-6 pm / All over Campus
Wed. 25th / 12-3 pm / SU roof
TAKE ME OUT
OCEANA WELCOME PARTY
It’ll be all lights on for RAG’s Take Me Out.
Join us in Oceana for a bouncing RAG social.
Tue. 24th / 7.30 pm / £2 / SU
Thu. 26th / 10-3 am / Oceana
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VOLUNTEER FAYRE
MACMILLAN BAKE OFF
Find out ways to get involved with RAG!
Students bake for MacMillan Cancer Care.
Thu. 26th / 6-8 pm / Roland Levinsky
Fri. 27th / 11-3 pm / Rolle Marquee