Saturday, May 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The FIRST GoKey Alliance event!
Knowing that it was held on April 1st, 2010, many of you could deduce that we held a pool competition on April Fool's and you would be correct! Advanced players competed for the crowning title whilst beginner players were encouraged to battle out games. at whatever their own pace.
Members throughout NSW, both alumni and current eagerly attended, and even some Melbournians and good friends of members came along to have fun. Free drinks and food were dispensed generously, and one ping pong table in the corner had many a ferocious game played on by waiting pool competitors.
After Mr J. Dawes from Wollongong took away the title, trophy and winning prizes in a close and highly exciting competition, the event was not over with conversation amongst new friends firing up and the arcade machines providing much amusement to those electronically challenged. Even after being shooed out by the Menzies bar staff due to closing time, many of the attendees could not stop the fun and searched for a nearby bar to continue chatting away.
To those who could not attend, not to fear! The event was such an outstanding success, the 'GoKey' Alliance want to host it regularly. In fact the next Pool n (insert rhyming description of day since it's not April Fool's anymore) night will be on the 14th May, 2010. Same time, same place. Be there!
Next Pool n (Fool) night:
Date: Friday, 14th May, 2010
Time: 6pm-late
Location: Sporters Bar, Menzies Hotel, opposite Wynyard Station
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Recap 'Facebook & You: How social networking sites are impacting on your life'
We heard from Sherman Young, the Associate Dean of Learning & Teaching with the Faculty of Arts, about how facebook in blurring the lines between public and private communication and between mass communication and direct communication.
John Selby, a lecturer in business law, spoke about how social networking sites are making it easier to communicate and find out information about others. He examined how the legal framework, cultural norms and architecture (software design) are able to address the new problems that this is creating without reducing the benefits.
Our last speaker was Jennifer Peck, a lecturer in linguistics. She spoke about how social networking sites are offering an opportunity for personal growth and development. Jennifer also examined the the claims that social networking sites and texting are lowering English standards.
It was an enlightening afternoon that shed light on some of the issues around something we all use but rarely take the time to thing about.
Aaron Silvestro
Events Coordinator 2009-2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Volunteer for Relay For Life: Help your Community and your Career!
But did you know that the number of people graduating from university in Australia is now higher than ever? This means that there are more qualified people than ever before, which translates into increased competition when it becomes time to enter the world of work and secure your dream job. Now more than ever, it is vital to set yourself apart and stand out from the crowd.
My name is Andrew Lewy. I am in my final year at Macquarie, studying Business Administration and Psychology. A couple of years ago, as the Golden Key Events Coordinator, I introduced Relay For Life, a Cancer Council overnight fund raising event, to the Macquarie University campus. With my co-chair Mel Ramsay, we recruited a large committee of Macquarie University student volunteers, and worked tirelessly with them for 8 months bringing together this large event. It was such a success that we repeated it last year, and overall more than 1000 people have participated and $100,000 has been raised.
I however only realised the value of this experience from a career perspective when I was sitting in the interview room for a marketing internship with Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer goods company and the holy grail of marketing internships. Much of the interview revolved around my charity work with the Cancer Council and Relay For Life, because my work as chairman of this large charity event showcased the above-mentioned qualities of leadership, initiative and strength of character. When you're in the interview room, the bigger the backlog of experience that demonstrates the skills and characteristics that the interviewers are looking for the better.
I beat over 1500 people from all around Australia to secure the internship. I recently returned from this amazing experience having learned a great deal about the marketing industry and working in a large global organization. If I receive an offer I will be one of the few final year students secure in the knowledge they have a graduate position lined up when they finish university.
I am sharing my story with you because having chaired the Macquarie University Relay For Life for two years, Mel and I are ready to pass on the baton. We want to see the legacy that we and our awesome organising committees have created live on, so we are looking for enterprising students from Macquarie University to take on the challenge of becoming the next chairpeople and committee members for the 2010 Relay for Life.
If you feel like you are up for the challenge and are passionate about doing something amazing and giving back to your community, please contact me at adlewy@gmail.com .
Regards,
Monday, March 15, 2010
Charity BBQ Recap
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Welcome back!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Ready for the Real World?
This was one of the last events Golden Key Macquarie hosted for the year 2009, held on 3rd November during lunchtime. Catering was provided by U@MQ and all the food was polished off before the seminar had even begun! As the crowd settled down, Paul chatted easily among the guests and once his talk was on the way, the room fell silent as they listened to Paul's expert advice.
All who attended took notes on Paul's presentation and some even stayed behind to ask questions to the guest speaker. We hope that the workshop helped every person who listened in and maybe make the task of finding a job in today's world just a bit easier!
Speednetworking/Trivia
And when the night did start, the mingling occurred, the music played and once trivia teams were created, tables were filled and pens were at the ready. The questions were fired by the two hosts of the night and novelty rounds were interjected as a fun break between the harder questions. The novelty rounds were a big hit (as the questions were much easier!) and many points were allocated to each team, with the team aptly named 'Yeah!' winning in a very close tallied race.
Each member of the winning team was given free movie passes and the other participants were awarded goodie bags just for attending. Throughout the night, a raffle for a luggage set was held and at the end of the night, one lucky winner walked away with the prize.
And as new friends waved goodbye and exchanged contact details, the executive still working tirelessly began to clean up and breathe a sigh of relief for another successful Golden Key event.
Galston Gardens
Galston Gardens is a charity event, raising money for various charities in the local community. Every year Golden Key participates to serve tea and scones lathered with cream and jam to patrons whilst getting the Golden Key name out there.
This year the rush was on during 9am-10am, whilst early tea and coffee drinkers poured into the club, Golden Key volunteers quickly worked to serve promptly, setting up dishes, taking drink orders, cleaning up and, after the pace slowed, snuck a scone or two for energy's sake. The adrenalin of this transient waiting-upon was admittedly very fun and all the while knowing money was being raised for charities.
Golden Key will receive a portion of the donations and this will be donated to Schoolwise, a literacy charity that Golden Key have been supporting for years.