TIME

International Beerfest for Malaria – Friday 3 February, 7.30 pm!

webmaster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:08:57 +0000

The annual International Beerfest for Malaria is back. We’ve got some sweet drink deals going for six and a half hours straight – for a good cause!

TIME Elects 2012 Executive Team

webmaster — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:12:50 +0000

Congratulations to TIME’s Executive for 2012 which was elected at yesterday’s Annual Dinner & AGM. Also, the charity auction raised $788 for our Medical Aid Project!

President	Christine Mendes
Vice President of Projects	Scott Collins
Vice President of Events	Thienminh Dinh
Treasurer	Jessica Leskowski
Secretary	Monica Ng
Sponsorship Officer	Beatrice Sim
AMSA International Health Representative	Katherine Wyld
Technology Officer	Eugene Lubarsky
Past Executive Member	Alex Soobratty

Much thanks also goes to the 2011 Exec for setting up a great year. The 2012 Exec looks forward to continuing their efforts and making another worthwhile contribution to global health in 2012.

“Turn Back TIME” – Annual Dinner and AGM – October 20

secretary — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:16:17 +0000

Thursday, October 20 · 7:00pm – 11:00pm

The Villager Hotel

185 George St

Brisbane, Australia.

You are cordially invited to attend the 2011 TIME Annual Dinner and AGM.

In the theme of recycle, reuse, reinvent the title of the event is “Turn Back TIME – High School Formal”. This is your chance to pull out your old formal dress or suit and relive your high school experience.

The event will start at 7pm with the AGM scheduled for 7:30pm. This will include elections for the 2012 TIME Exec. Following this will be the TIME Charity Auction to raise funds for overseas medical aid.

Tickets: $20 members, $25 non-members – includes wine or champagne on arrival and canapes during the night.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online by the following method:

Direct transfer of $20 (members) or $25 (non-members) to the following account: Name: TIME; BSB: 064 158; Account Number: 10494342; Description: Your name, eg. JohnSmith
Email our treasurer at treasurer@timeuq.org saying that you have transferred the money. Include your name, email address and any dietary requirements.
Our treasurer will email you to confirm your booking, send you your e-ticket to print and bring on the night, and will issue you with a receipt.

Tickets will be sold in person at the following locations and times:

RBWH – Tues 11/10 and Fri 14/10 at 2nd year PBL changeover
PA – Fri 14/10 at 2nd year PBL changeover
Mater – Fri 14/10 at 2nd year PBL changeover

Alternatively look for one of our lovely exec members to get your tickets in person.

TIME electives blogs

webmaster — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:05:59 +0000

TIME is looking for first years going to 3rd world countries for their electives to write about their experiences! This will be a great way for you to document your travels, make your friends jealous, and to inform future first years on where to look for electives. Please email exec@timeuq.org if interested.

TIME Fashion Parade – Wednesday, September 28

secretary — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:09:10 +0000

Time & location

Wednesday, September 28, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
The Old Museum
460 Gregory Terrace
Spring Hill, QLD

It’s back! This September, TIME (Towards International Medical Equality), a student-run non-for-profit organisation, is once again hosting their annual fashion parade. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s theme ‘What’s your fantasy?’ promises to delight fashionistas and industry experts alike.

This event, to be held at the Old Museum in Bowen Hills, will specifically highlight the talents of young local designers, each of whom have developed entirely new collections in honour of this event.

Ranging from established local fashion houses to up-and-coming student designers, this event promises to bring together a wealth of creative abilities, and cater to a wide range of fashion desires.

Featured names include Aimee Kahl, Rhaman Donovan, Allanah Sarafian, Natasha Dearden, Sharon Williams, Nadine of Spitfire Designs, and Teighan & Danielle of Teda Clothing.

Notably, this year’s event will also chart a new and exciting path into the world of vintage, featuring pieces from ‘Box Vintage’. (A company that continues to garner renown as an innovative local fashion house.)

Raffle prizes from Earth Hair and Body, Clancy James, Namida and more!

Also with a special performance by Pat and the MedRevue Band.

Tickets

$12 TIME members, $15 non-members
Purchase online at https://timefashionshow.iwannaticket.com.au or from one of the convenors (Ashley Jenkin, Ona Okon, Laura Mead)
Official sale times are:
Monday, Sept 19th in the PBL Bldg from 12:30-5
Friday, Sept 23rd at the Health Science Bldg at Herston (RBWH) from 12-2

Get ready for a night where dreams really do come true…

Credits

Hair Sponaor: Azorah Hair and Beauty
Wine Sponsor Sirromet
Official Photographer: Phoebe Hofsteede
Sponsorship Officer: Sanjay Hettig

TIME Executive Committee Nominations – apply by 5pm AEST Tuesday October 11

secretary — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:42:49 +0000

TIME Executive Committee 2012 nominations are open now! Do you have an interest in health equality and want to know what it takes to be involved in the running of a charitable organisation? Than put your name in to become one of the TIME Executive next year! You’ll be involved in managing exciting activities that raise funds, create awareness, and educate med students about health inequalities across the globe and at home. As an executive member, you’ll be involved in representing UQ upon the national stage during the Global Health Conference and advancing health equality in the same manner as organisations like the Red Cross or Medicins Sans Frontieres.

Nominations are open now, so write up a statement (max 300 words) about why you should be chosen for your position and how you would contribute to the executive. The positions and their descriptions are listed below. Email your completed applications with the subject line TIME Executive 2012 to exec@timeuq.org before 5.00pm AEST Tuesday, October 11th.

Members may read the candidate statements and then the election of the TIME Executive Committee 2012 will take place the following week at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 20th. The positions will be finalised after the vote.

Role Descriptions

President

Represents TIME through liaising with external organizations
Provides vision and ensures continuing success of TIME
Coordinate the activities of executive and TIME
Support the other executive members
Chair executive meetings and general meetings
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Vice President of Projects

Recruit project leaders to convene each project
Schedule and chair a general project meeting to help facilitate member involvement in projects
Maintain active communication with Project Leaders
Assist project leader to plan and execute projects
Review project proposals and present them to the executive
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Vice President of Events

Recruit event convenors
Aid in the running of social events on (e.g. Red party, karaoke night, trivia night, etc..)
Aid in the running of academic events (e.g. Movie night, seminars, etc…)
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Secretary

Schedule general member TIME meetings
Send out emails to through TIME email list and UQMS Portal
Register new members and manage membership database system
Archive and manage executive documents for future use
Take minutes at TIME meetings
Constitution (review and update)
Manage library resources
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Treasurer

Sign cheques
Organise cash float for events
Maintain records of all financial transactions
Create and approve TIME budgets
Organise the yearly audit create a formal financial report 1 month before the AGM
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Sponsorship Officer

Create/update sponsorship documents
Liaise with current sponsors and maintain organisation-sponsor relationship
Coordinate a team to actively research and approach prospective sponsors
Regularly check TIME email account
Liaise with and coordinate the TIME sponsorship prospectus with the UQMS Sponsorship Officer
Attend Executive meetings

AMSA International Health Representative

Represent TIME and its interests within AMSA IHN and other national forums
Provide feedback of AMSA IHN developments to the TIME Executive
Become actively involved in the AMSA IHN and its working parties
Attend and represent TIME at the AMSA Developing World Conference (DWC)
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Past Executive Member

Provide support and continuity to TIME executive and initiatives
Facilitate the continued handover of the executive
Pass on knowledge and skills required for the successful running of TIME
Regularly check TIME email account
Attend Executive meetings

Technology Officer

Ensure TIME Website is up to date
Post updates from TIME Executive
Actively research ways to improve the TIME website
Manage TIME webmail
Regularly check TIME email account

Maternal Health Seminar – Thursday 29 September

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:25:28 +0000

Poster

Every day 1000 women die from pregnancy or childbirth complications. Every year 3 million newborn babies die and another 3 million are stillborn. Learn about the problem – be part of the solution.

Guest Lecture – September 9, 2011

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:27:38 +0000

Dr. Sujit Brahmochary Director of the Institute for Indian Mother and Child

Dr. Sujit, one of India’s most renowned speakers, is conducting a national tour of Australian universities in September. This is your chance to hear his inspiring story of developing a humanitarian institute in Western Bengal committed to promoting child and maternal health. The Institute for Indian Mother and Child acknowledges that health is about more than just primary care, and has a number of medical clinics, education programs, financial development schemes and student volunteer exchange programs, all working toward sustainability, peace and solidarity for rural communities in India.

September 9, 2011
Rm 50-T105
Hawken Engineering Building
UQ St. Lucia Campus
6pm – 7:30pm

Please RSVP to Steve Brennan at vicepresident@timeuq.org by September 7