Treasurer - Laura!

Whenever people hear ‘treasurer’ as a role, they will usually prefer not to go for it as it involves money + accounting. But being treasurer is actually simple job. However, it does carry some responsibilities but it doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Treasurer for COSDU doesn’t involve giving complex in depth financial summaries every week or month to the committee.

Here’s a ‘brief’ summary of the treasurer’s role:

1)    Familiarise yourself with the UMSU paperwork. There aren’t many and they virtually apply for all types of events the club is organising and includes assets as well.

There are 2 forms that need to be filled prior to an event or function usually one week and be submitted to the Clubs & Societies (C&S) office located on the first floor of the Union House. (It’s the office on your right from the stairs – you can’t miss that!)

During the function you need to mark the attendance of the people there including yourself on a C&S attendance sheet

After the event fill another form for application of payment accompanied by any receipts as a proof of purchase. You should make a copy of these receipts by scanning for your own record because the C&S will keep them when you submit the receipts.

You will be then notified by email whether the payment has been approved or not, usually it is and they will bank transfer the money directly into the bank’s club account so no need to collect any cheque.

2)    The treasurer gets also the task of collecting the mail at the Union house – same level as the C&S office but further along the corridor. It’s usually bank statement + receipts of payment.

3)    You also work closely with the secretary especially during at the beginning of the semester where you keep track of the membership fee while the secretary collects the members’ personal information.

4)    Attend the training for treasurer hold by C&S. (they will let you know)

5)    Keep track of the money in the bank and petty cash which by the way should not be a huge amount and record everything in excel sheet.

6)    And at last (or I think so) but not least, you need to do a financial report to be submitted to UMSU.

Although it looks like you have found a part-time job rather than volunteering for a catholic club,  there’s more to gain than it looks like, in many aspects whether on a personal level or in a more generalise way. You will get to interact with lots of peeps and form bonding/friendships especially with your committee & members that can last a lifetime. To be part of something that can change people’s lives here in Melbourne away from their families; even a small difference is what is very rewarding to me.

I must say that COSDU has taken an important place in my life in Melbourne and I will always cherish these moments spent at the club onwards. I have also deepened my faith in God and practice my faith even more. I have learned a lot about Him and many other values along the road that He wanted me to know. J I think to follow God’s will and be able to serve Him is what is the biggest happiness that you can experience.

So if you feel this role suits you then take the initiative and stand up to be part of the next committee! I assure you that you’ll gain a lot and will also give likewise J 

God Bless!