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RAG MAG - 2014/2015 Freshers’ Week Adventures RAG Week and many more!
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Welcome Note Hello to all of our lovely Freshers and Returners and welcome to this year’s RAG MAG! We are so proud to introduce you to a volunteering body that really makes a difference, and welcomes all! RAG hosts a number of different activities and events, led by students to help raise money for charity. Last year alone the RAG committee and student body worked together to raise approx. £232,000! Our hope this year is to get more of you involved, to raise awareness and funds. Our committee is made up of a range of students studying different subjects, with different interests, and if you want to get involved all that’s needed is the desire to help, and to give up a little time. Last year our events included: pizza eating and take
me out; to climbing Everest and our first ever Jailbreak; as well as our very glamorous flagship event: the Winter Ball! There is something for everyone, whether you want to take part or run the event. There is no charge for our membership, and we really think you will enjoy taking part and doing a little more with your time here at Plymouth University. RAG will also help support you with any of your own fundraising you would like to lead, and are very fortunate to have the resources and support to help make a great experience. So get in touch! Get involved! Make the difference! Thanks! Rag President: Porsche Miste McGregor-Sims porsche.mcgregor-sims@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Vice President: Kathryn Henny
kathryn.henny@students.plymouth.ac.uk
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Charity Vote RAG works alongside three charities that become our partners. These are to be nominated in by the student body. Any funds that RAG raises will be split between your three chosen charities. This year the elections will take place in the first term of the year, with the RAG committee short-listing 6 viable candidates, before the vote becomes available. The time scale for Charity elections this year is: Shortlisting: 22nd – 26th September Nominations period: 29th September to 3rd October Voting period: 6th-10th October (ending 4pm on the Friday). Announcements and celebrations to follow!
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Freshers’ Week, some of our Events, and sign ups! 24th September: Exclusive SU Baywatch Boat Pre Party 7pm-10pm, Barbican Steps, £10
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24th September: Sports & Societies Fair 12pm-5pm, SU,
30th September: Take Me Out 7.30pm, SU, £2
2nd October: RAG White T-shirt Social 10pm-3am, Revolutions, £5
2nd October: Volunteer Fair 6pm-8pm, Roland Levinsky
10th October: Nomination Annoucment Party 10pm-3am SU
10th October: Pizza Eating Competition 7:30pm, SU, £3
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RAG Weeks 3-7/11/2014, 16-20/02/2015 RAG week has undergone some significant changes this year and all for the better. Our aim is to collaborate with as many other societies and sports clubs to create a marathon fundraising week, and push all boundaries. With societies involved from Frisbee to Vikings, LGBT to Fencing, Cheerleading to Zoology and many more, there are activities for all. RAG
is all about the challenge, if you want to try something daring or break records. Take part and help us raise funds for our three nominated charities. RAG week is about meeting new people, challenging yourself and having a great time. To get your sport club/soc involved in RAG week email rag.plymouth@gmail.com
Paris Hitch 6-9/11/14 Hitch your way to one of the coolest cities in the world with RAG... See the beautiful sights or just join us in Disneyland! The £150 sponsorship target includes 2 nights accommodation, return travel and hitch t-shirt. Come see us at the Freshers’ Fair Signup deadline - 15/10/2014 5
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RAG Winter Ball 14/12/2014
A glamorous black tie event held in December in the SU, raising funds for our three nominated charities. Free drink on entry, food, music and entertainment!
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Jailbreak 20-22/02/2015
36 hours, 3 people, with £0. How far will you get? See us at Freshers’ Fair for more info 7
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Great Wall of China Info meeting, 6:30pm, 28/10/14, Stonehouse Lecture Theatre 5,500 Miles. One Wall. One reason: Dementia UK. Have you always fancied a challenge, and wanted to do something truly AMAZING abroad? Well now is your chance to sign up and do that amazing challenge and all in the name of charity.
Sign up and take on this momentous task with a group of likeminded individuals, supported by RAG, the Student Union, and Dementia UK. Take this chance to see a new part of the world, and help raise funds for individuals with Dementia. Watch this space...
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Climb Kilimajaro Info meeting, 6:30pm, 16/10/14, Stonehouse Lecture Theatre At 5,895 Meters high you may just get close enough to touch the stars. Meningitis Research Foundation will be working closely with RAG and our student body to take you on a ‘mountain’ of a climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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Work alongside RAG’s adventure leaders to help raise money for charity with ongoing support and continued contact throughout the year. Keep an eye out for more info on how to help Meningitis Research Foundation to continue their amazing work.
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Monkey Skydive Info meeting, 6pm, 04/12/14
GREAT FLYING MONKEYS! RAG is supporting one of our more local Charities, Wild Futures. Ever just wanted to put on a Monkey Costume and jump out of plane thousands of feet in the air to raise money for charity? Whether for fun, to challenge yourself, or if you are just a dedicated fundraiser, this is the event for you. 10
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Movember 01-30/11/2014
It’s that time of year again, where all men across campus, from Roland Levinsky to Babbage; Gilwell to Astor House show off glorious 11
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International Marathon Info meeting, 6pm, 16/12/14 Are you wanting to get in shape and need a little motivation? How about working towards a marathon abroad? Now there’s an incentive.
Gorilla Trek Info meeting, 6pm, 11/11/14 Through the jungles, and across the rivers; trek to help save Gorillas and raise some money for East African Playgrounds. Coming soon to a university near you!
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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 on an event for the national campaigns we support: Red Nose Day, Sports Relief, Children in Need or the epic Movember. You could support RAG’s charities, nominated by you, or you can always fundraise for a charity or organisation closer to home. When planning a charity or fundraising event please contact: alex.bordoli@su.plymouth.ac.uk
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Join RAG We want you to join us! Not only is RAG membership free, you will also get up to date emails about all our events, activities and how to get involved with fundraising through our international adventure and national campaigns. Some of the Roles we are currently recruiting for are: Winter Ball Co-ordinators, RAG week Co-ordinators, Events Coordinators, Promotions, and Hall co-ordinators to name but a few. Sign up at Sports and Societies fair on the 24th of September or Volunteering Fair on the 2nd of October, or through the SU. For info on Student Rep Elections go to http://www.upsu.com/elections
Halls Representatives If you reside in Halls of Residence this year and have the know how to rally the troops and get the party going; RAG wants you! Build a reputation as the heart and soul of anything social; meet new people and be the first to know about all up and coming events, whilst helping to support RAG’s continued fundraising. Work with us as a Halls co-ordinator, promoting events, selling tickets for Student Nights, and spreading the news about Plymouth’s first yearbook opportunity. In a nutshell, you are our fundraising frontline. For more information and to apply, come see us at Fresher’s fair, go to http://tinyurl.com/ragfreps or email rag.plymouth@gmail.com.
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