Referendum Results

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In this whirlwind of a morning we’ve seen a meaningful referendum result retracted, and a meaningless one pass. The RBT will be elaborating on how the passage of question eight means nothing for the Society in any way, shape or form later this weekend. The only functional point here is that Bijan starts work two weeks from today, rather than today. That’s going to be an awkward transition to be sure. Or, if we’re lucky, maybe Tim and Blake will just resign.

For clarity’s sake on these, the amount of Yes votes as a percentage of the overall student populace (46,438) must be greater than 8%, and the vote must pass by a majority or, for special resolutions set out as set out in the Societies Act, a seventy-five percent majority.

Question	Yes	No	Total	Turnout	Y/Students	Y/Votes	Threshold	Result
One	3191	1011	4202	9.0%	6.9%	75.9%	75%	FAIL
Two	3542	1432	4974	10.7%	7.6%	71.2%	75%	FAIL
Three	3323	1558	4881	10.5%	7.2%	68.1%	75%	FAIL
Four	1773	2933	4706	10.1%	3.8%	37.7%	50%	FAIL
Five	2014	2240	4254	9.2%	4.3%	47.3%	50%	FAIL
Six	2906	1169	4075	8.8%	6.3%	71.3%	75%	FAIL
Seven	2244	2457	4701	10.1%	4.8%	47.7%	50%	FAIL
Eight	3844	910	4754	10.2%	8.3%	80.9%	50%	PASS
Nine	2475	1906	4381	9.4%	5.3%	56.5%	75%	FAIL

2010 Referendum Results Correction

I can’t update Matt’s posts, so I have to put up a new post. The results of the referendum have been corrected due to a voting output error.

From http://www2.ams.ubc.ca/index.php/ams/news/ams_election_correction/:

Question 2: “Do you support the removal of Blake Frederick from the office of President?” did not pass, and did not reach quorum. It received 3542 votes in favour, and 1432 votes against.

Question 8: “Should the AMS actively lobby for reduced tuition fees and increased government funding?” reached quorum and passed. It received 3844 votes in favour, and 910 votes against.

Reorganization of the output of the ballot referendum questions led to misappropriation of tabulated results. The Elections Committee regrets the error.

Well, there you have it. Only 71% of students wanted Blake removed. I want to say something dickish like “this clearly justifies his argument the entire time that he represents the voice of students. Specifically, 29% of students. And even then, we don’t know what their opinion on the matter is, just that they didn’t want him impeached.” but I don’t care and I just said it anyhow. I also don’t think my punctuation was correct there, but I’m an Engineer and I’m afforded certain rights as one of many of society’s stalwarts.

Declaration of Vacancies

After the wins of a number of the candidates, there will be vacancies in a number of positions around the Council table and in AMS administration. At the moment I’m just writing to take my mind off of things before the Gravol kicks in and I can go back to bed.

President – No Vacancies Created. Bijan is already on BoG, and even though he took office ten hours ago, he doesn’t need to give up his seat – he is able so serve concurrently until his term ends.

VP Academic – Safewalk Coordinator. Ben is also the Commerce Senator, but he can continue to serve in that capacity until his term ends. Prima facie, the most logical person to fill his shoes would be the assistant coordinator.

VP External – Chair of the AMS Arts Caucus, AMS Arts Representative. Jeremy will give up both of these positions when he takes office. AUS Council will appoint a replacement for the seat for remainder of his term. Guillaume Houle, the Arts President, will appoint a Caucus Chair at his leisure.

VP Administration – CUS AMS Representative. Ekaterina will be leaving her current position on Council when she ascends on February 12th. I have no idea what the replacement procedure is.

VP Finance – Vice Chair of SAC. Elin will be leaving his position when he moves down the hall into the nicest office the AMS has to offer. There are two options for filling this. Ekat could hire the person who will be serving as her Vice Chair for the entire year, meaning that they would serve a slightly extended term, or an interim could be appointed. The latter is easier, but I think that the former should be shot for if at all possible.

Oh, and apparently the Engagement Levy went down in flames. Poor little thing – so much promise. Never had a chance.

Referendum Results

1. Quorum Not Met
2. Pass (76%) Quorum Not Met
   
3. Quorum Not Met
4. Quorum Not Met
5. Quorum Not Met
6. Quorum Not Met
7. Quorum Not Met
8. Quorum Not Met Pass
9. Quorum Not Met

AJ Hajir Hajian’s “The AJ Hajir Hajian”

The Tribune Tribunal finds this drink (which, it should be noted, is being consumed after consuming all of the other drinks of the evening) quite satisfying. Again, the Midori, as with the other exotic liqueur from earlier in the day, Lychee, is somewhat overpowering, and the entire drink is permeated with the taste of melon. However, given the ample amounts of strong juices, it produces what can only be described as a ballroom dance class in your mouth. While the explanation is a total #fail, this drink is to be commended. I’ll be making it again. Four and thirty-four three-hundred-eighty-thirds out of five.

• 1 part Midori
• 0.5 part Vodka
• 0.5  part Raspberry liqueur
• 2 parts Pineapple juice
• 2 parts Cranberry juice

The RBT is done for the evening on the drinks. We’re off to see results. The rest of the submissions all included beer, so it was deemed to be … imprudent … to consume them at this time.

Election Results

The elections committee just announced the results! Ladies and gents, your 2010 AMS Executive:

1. Bijan for President!
2. Ben for VP Academic!
3. Elin for VP Finance!
4. Haack for VP Admin!
5. Palm for VP External!

Congrats to SRL who took the SLFS, and to the elections committee for the over 6500 turnout!

Aaron Palm’s “The Red Dawn”

The Tribune Tribunal is duly impressed by the Red Dawn. It may be ‘red sky in morning, sailor’s take warning’, but this red dawn fills us with nothing but delight. Both of us. Oh, and by the way, we of course added soda. Four and sixty-two one-hundred-and-twenty-sevenths stars out of five.

• 1 oz Bourbon, to represent my the American inspiration of my campaign
• 1 oz Canadian Rye, for Canada (the bourbon will overpower the rye, of course)
• 1/4 oz Red Vermouth – to represent the Leftist elements that are at work to undermine UBC
• 1 slop Grenadine – Crimson like the blood of the patriots who fell fighting the Red Menace, sweet like Liberty

Shake angrily and garnish with a piece of flaming Knoll (or a twist, whatever) If you’re a homosexual add soda otherwise drink it straight in an iced martini glass.

Pizzatime

We’ve had a bunch to drink. It’s time for some pizza.

Rodrigo Ferrari-Nunes’ “Global Citizen”

The Tribune Tribunal finds this drink remarkable. The use of an innovative liquor is to be commended, and the explanation of the ingredients is one of the best we’ve seen. Naylor also has fond, Arts County Fair related If we didn’t disagree with Rodrigo on matters of policy, we’d be inclined to endorse him on the elegant simplicity of his beverage. It should be noted that Lougheed hates it – but Naylor has decided that his opinion on this does not count. Four and one seventy-third stars out of five.

1. Slice 2 limes in round pieces about 1 centimeter thick
   (Limes come from very far and cost too much in Canada, this detail makes us wonder why – we want fair trade, food sovereignty and food security, and cheaper limes in Vancouver. A kilo of limes in Brazil can be purchased for about a dollar. The impact of our consumption choices in the world is real, and we have to be aware of the consequences and also attempt to make choices that will have a positive impact in the world).
2. Grab 3-4 ice cubes, wrap them inside a clean towel, and beat them on the counter top until they are crushed, but don’t get too excited and turn them into slush.
   (This reminds us that the taste of this drink will be improved by the sensation of satisfaction that perceiving the details of the crushed ice with your tongue brings. This is a metaphor to how meticulous and detailed data – broken down from larger chunks – can be fulfilling and bring out delicious results).
3. Add to a whiskey glass (very important) the crushed ice and, over the ice, add the lime slices and cover them with brown sugar according to your own taste. With a bamboo (ideal) or wooden crushing cylinder, smash the lime, with the peel (very important) over the crushed ice to release the lime juice and the tart of the lime peel into the ice and water.
   (This is a reminder of the complexity of student issues and how we must, in order to safely represent what students are feeling, bring together data on how they are experiencing and perceiving our university. It is also a metaphor for research, and the release of tasteful satisfying data through the grinding of the elements under an instrument of knowledge, and over a recipient that keeps and saves the taste for you to later savor at your own pace, delighting in every tang crisping your taste buds).
4. Add one shot or two of cachaça <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cachaça>, but make sure that you do not add too much of it. The idea is that you will be able to taste everything in a balanced way – the only ingredient that can be used more abusively in this recipe is lime juice. If you overdo the cachaça, you won’t be able to taste the combination of the tart in the peel, the sugar, and the lime juice and pulp over the ice. This does not mean that the GLOBAL CITIZEN does not have to be strong. The perfect balance between the ingredients is what this drink is looking for. Care in the preparation process is very important. The sugar must be able to blend with the peel, the pulp, and the ice, before the cachaça is added. In case cachaça is missing, you can make it even more global by trying it out with vodka, rum or even sake. You can also move on to other fruits, but you will remain always tastefully conscious of the legacy of the lime.

Michael Haack’s “SUB-Green Drink”

The Tribune Tribunal finds this drink enticing in colour and bewitching in taste. The lychee liqueur is somewhat overpowering, but delicious – the entire drink tastes lycheerific. While we eschewed the organic aspects of the beverage for preparation, we found the taste was not diminished. We give this delightful beverage a four and six twenty-fifths out of five.

• 3 parts vodka
• 1 part blue curacao

To represent strength, transparency, and clarity needed in any form of government and that I will ensure that my actions are clear and that my office is open and that I can be held accountable

• 2 parts organic apple juice
• 1 part organic lime juice
• a splash of organic pulp free orange juice

To represent a fresh perspective that I offer the AMS regarding sustainability for the current and new SUB such as going beyond LEED Platinum+ design for the new SUB, striving to build a “living building” and multi-use space that can accommodate the future needs of students

• 1 part lychee liqueur to represent the international students at UBC.

Without the lychee, the drink would be incomplete. Similarly, on campus we have to recognize that 1 in 10 students are international students. This is a large population of students and we need to address what can be done create a safe and welcoming community at UBC.

result: A refreshing and sustainable SUB-green drink