Treasurer

Lara Hagger

Scouts and Girl Guides York

 

Hi SSAGO! I’m Lara, currently doing a Masters in Medieval Studies at the Uni of York. I joined SAGGY in my first year and have had the best time, especially going to various rallies and balls and even being on the committee for Rally Through Time. I’ve made some amazing friends through SSAGO and I’ve learnt so much from them all, and I want to help future members of SSAGO experience the same things! Alongside SAGGY and SSAGO, I’m a Girlguiding leader back home and lend a hand in York whenever I’m needed.

 

Why vote for me?

I’ve enjoyed my time as both a member of SAGGY and on the committee, so now I’d love to be a part of the exec. I’ve been Treasurer for SAGGY for the past two years, as well as Treasurer for Rally Through Time (you may recognise me as one of the several committee members dressed as a green skittle running around over the weekend). Having been in charge of the accounts at a club level and for a national event means that I know the problems Treasurers face and what kind of support they might need. I think it’s also important for Team Pink to have people from different clubs filling the various positions, and I’d be proud to be the first person from SAGGY to have an exec role.

 

Additionally, I’ve been in charge of the spreadsheet for our Freshers’ weekend away in Scarborough for the last two years, keeping track of everything and working with the rest of the committee to run a fun and stress-free event. Doing things like this alongside my studies means that I’ve had a lot of practice balancing everything and getting stuff done on time. I’m also used to working on a team of passionate people and I generally enjoy doing admin tasks (especially with a glass of wine).

 

Finally, I love a spreadsheet and I’m the daughter of an accountant (the two requirements for Treasurer?!).

 

What are my ideas/what will I do

• Money is fun: I will be a visible presence for all things accounting! Treasurer is usually the role that committees struggle to fill so I want to help everyone be confident with money and show people that it’s a fun position :)
• Power of the group chat: putting treasurers in touch with each other to share woes, frustrations, anger at banking, whatever - and I will do my best to help!
• Development fund: remind club treasurers that they can apply for monetary help if needed, and support them to do so.

 

Ultimately, I believe that my enthusiasm for spreadsheets and my love of all things SSAGO will make me the best person for this role and I look forward to being the keeper of the purse!