SLO Advice

Fundraising

1. Don’t hesitate to ask professional organizations that are related to your goals for sponsorship.

2. Many SLOs hold pub nights or club nights at either the Thirsty Moose Pub, or the establishments downtown. The Thirsty Moose Pub does not charge rental fees and ticket sales are always yours, and no need to worry about insurance and other licenses!

3. If you’re in a pinch or want some easy money, you can always contact nugss-gm@unbc.ca to see if the Thirsty Moose Pub has any recyclables to give away!

4. Poke around on the internet. There may be grants or other financial incentives lying about that you hadn’t thought of!

5. Create some unique partnerships with other SLOs! You never know what kind of resources or resourcefulness is in some organization that you haven’t talked to yet!

6. Some SLOs have membership fees. That may be something to consider.

Profile

1. Holding local, provincial or national events for your S.L.O.

2. Getting more student membership

3. Participating in campus events or community fundraisers

4. Getting in touch with any professional or reputable organizations in your field of interest that may be able to offer advice for your group

Actions

1. Don’t be afraid to dress up your meetings! Make a good agenda so that everyone can get out on time.

2. Make sure that people understand the existing rules of your SLO. That way, everyone will be on a level playing field, and people will learn the ways that they can appropriately contribute.

3. Be organized, whether it be in the regular activities or positions that your SLO takes or otherwise

4. Be inclusive! Don’t just settle for those in your social circles or your program. Reach out to those that may have never even thought of joining your group. It may help the club and the person immeasurably.

Being involved with an SLO is a huge part of what makes UNBC so enjoyable for students. Thank you for taking part. It helps all UNBC students.

If you want any more info on these topics, please email the NUGSS Office Manager.

SLO Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of being a NUGSS recognized SLO?

• SLOs may apply for MAC funding for everything from events to conferences.

• Each SLO may receive a $20 printing card to use at UNBC Copy Services by stopping by the NUGSS office (available for 2 semesters each year, maximum $40). Each SLO may request a drawer in the SLO Room (based on availability).

• Each SLO may receive a free locker on the third floor of the NUSC building (based on availability).

• Each SLO may book rooms for free in the NUSC building and NUGSS tables in the Wintergarden by requesting such bookings through the NUGSS office.

• Each SLO may post on the NUGSS monitored bulletin boards on campus. All posters must be reviewed and approved by NUGSS prior to posting and must follow the NUGSS Policy on Bulletin Boards.

• Each SLO is covered by NUGSS general liability insurance.

• Each SLO may request a mail slot in the NUGSS office and have their mail addressed to UNBC SLOname 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9

To request any of these, please email the NUGSS Office Manager.

What is the Bake Sale Policy?

• Due to the university’s exclusivity contract with Dana Hospitality and to ensure food safe standards are maintained, please review the Bake Sale Policy: Bake Sale Guidelines

How do I change the banking signing authority at CWB?

• If you want to change or update your banking signing authority there are a few steps required. Please review the Change of Signing Authority Procedure. You will also need to email the Consent to obtain financial information form to NUGSS. If you need any additional assistance or when you are ready to change your signing authority please email the NUGSS Office Manager.

How do I get insurance coverage for an SLO event?

• NUGSS provides insurance for all recognized and approved clubs for events held in the NUSC building at UNBC.

• Based on the type and location of the event, your club may need additional insurance. This is usually required for activities done outside of the NUSC building (except tabling) on UNBC and off UNBC.  

• Please email the NUGSS Office Manager with your event details, and we can assist you further with your insurance needs. Please allow two weeks minimum to process these requests.

• For all off-site activities (excluding meetings) please use the provided waiver and make sure to have all participants sign before the activity. Make sure to keep these on file for 7 years.

How do I book spaces at UNBC?

• All bookings of UNBC event spaces (anything outside the NUSC building) will require you to reserve through UNBC Conference Services. 

• Any events happening on UNBC property or large-scale events happening in the NUSC will require your club to fill out a Student Led Event Checklist. Please contact our office if you have any questions and we will be glad to assist you with this. 

• Please visit the UNBC Conference Services link to review all relevant information around reserving UNBC spaces.  https://www.unbc.ca/conference/room-booking

• If you are looking to book the ceremonial fire circle here is the procedure for booking. Please note that it is booked through conference services.

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