Officers and Committee – Michaelmas 2010

June 11th, 2010

Following the Elections and TGM, the following members are elected to serve as the Executive and Committee for Michaelmas 2010 

Officers

 

Chairman 

Fergus McGhee, Trinity College 

Vice-Chairman 

Callum Wood, Queens’ College 

Christopher Stanton 

Junior Treasurer 

Christopher Stanton Peterhouse 

Rachaelharrison 

Campaigns Officer 

Rachael Harrison, Gonville and Caius College 

 

Secretary 

Matt Johnson, Queens’ College 

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Registrar 

Christopher G. Poel, Queens’ College 

Committee

Laura Brazier New Hall

 Robert Thomas Trinity College

 Aidan SneeAidan SneeCaius

Edward Ng-Cordell Edward Ng CordellDowning

Aaron Schroeder-Willis Trinity College

Mr Edward Turnham Christ’s College

Albert BeardowAlbertChrist’s College

Joseph SandersonJesus College

Annual Garden Party

May 31st, 2010

 Kindly sponsored by the Coningsby club, a London-based dining club for alumni of Oxford and Cambridge Universities, helping alumni keep in touch with the Conservative cause.

The Annual Garden Party will be held in the tranquil environs of Clare Memorial Court Gardens

Monday 14th June from 2.30pm.

 Dress: Summer Smart.

£10/£15

Cheques to J M Oxley at Caius.

Chairman’s Dinner

May 11th, 2010
Start May Week in style with CUCA’s traditional gala dinner and its duly debauched after-parties.
Join us in the grand neo-classical surroundings of Downing College for a delicious meal, accompanied by our usual free flowing champagne and lashings of port.
 
Friday 11th June,
7pm for 7.30
 
 
Champagne Reception
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Tian of Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella and Creamed Avocado with Set Balsamic Reduction (v)
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Rack of Lamb with Salsa Verde Mousse, Confit of Shallot Mash Potato
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Strawberry and Coconut Bavarois
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College Port
 

Tickets £43 (members) else £48.

Tickets are strictly limited so please email the Chairman and send a cheque to J M Oxley at Caius ASAP.

Evening Dress.

See Facebook event.

Additional to this:
  • “Hung Parliament Punting”, courtesy of Dr Madsen Pirie, on Friday 21st May (a great way to procrastinate);
  • Annual Garden Party (theme to be announced).

Election Night

May 9th, 2010

I thought this looked quite nice.

Sir John Major

April 28th, 2010

CUCA were very pleased to host  an evening with Sir John Major on Monday. Sir John talked about his time as Prime Minister, his analysis of the way the general election campaign is going, explained how Labour had squandered the golden economic legacy they had inherited and ’97 and then rounded off with a very droll anecdote about cricket (of course).

Our thanks goes to the President and Officers of the Cambridge Union Society for their help and support.

A recording of the event can be found here.

Welcome Back! Easter 2010

April 22nd, 2010

Welcome back!

We have a very important speaker coming on the 26th - check last week’s email for more details.

Also, on the 25th April (Sunday) we will be hosting the first PORT AND CHEESE of term:

Green Room, Caius, 8pm, Black Tie, £6/£8 – cheques to J M Oxley at Caius.

If you’re new to the format of Port and Cheese, it is the best opportunity you’ll get to meet lots of like minded people and set the world to rights over copious quantities of port and plenty of cheese.

Officers and Committee – Easter ’10

February 25th, 2010

Following the Elections and TGM, the following members are elected to serve as the Executive and Committee for Easter 2010

Officers

Chairman

John Oxley, Gonville and Caius College

Vice-Chairman

Fergus McGhee, Trinity College

 

Christopher Stanton

Junior Treasurer

Christopher Stanton Peterhouse

Rachaelharrison

Campaigns Officer

Rachael Harrison, Gonville and Caius College

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Secretary

Callum Wood, Queens’ College

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Registrar

Albert Beardow – Christ’s College

Committee

Christoper PoelpoelQueens’

 Matt Johonson Queens’

Aidan SneeAidan SneeCaius

Edward Ng-Cordell Edward Ng CordellDowning

John F. Watts John WattsChrist’s

Joseph Sanderson and Adrian GordonJesus College CatsJesus College

MICHAEL HOWARD – 24th February

February 16th, 2010

Rt Hon Michael Howard, QC, MP

Michael Howard

~PRESIDENT of CUCA
~Leader of the Conservative Party, 2003-05
~Home Secretary, 1993-1997
~Secretary of State for the Environment, 1992-1993
~Secretary of State for Employment, 1990-1992
~Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, 1983-2010
~Alumnus of Peterhouse
~Union President, Easter 1962
~Principal Operator in “The Cambridge Mafia”

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…is coming to visit CUCA to address us once more. His Party leadership, electoral gains, and record of speeches in the House (and Union Chamber) speak to the great experience, insight and political ability that he will be bringing to his old haunt.

As Mr Howard is not seeking re-election, we expect him to divulge some exceedingly good tales of his time at Cambridge; his opinion of the new generation of Conservatives; and his prescription for fixing Labour’s mess.

Michael Howard

The time is subject to confirmation – watch this space.

24th February – Cambridge Union Society

Chairman’s Dinner

February 10th, 2010

We have now finalised both the menu and prices for the Chairman’s Dinner.

£41 or £46 Non-members. 7pm for 7:30pm.

Menu:

Champagne Rececption

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Hand carved charcuterie platter of smoked and cured meats with a Tuscan style pazanella salad

(Vegetarian: Endive Salad)

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Grilled breast of barbary duck with fondant potatoes, wilted greens and a port wine sauce

(Sweet potato and butternut squash crumble with tarragon brioche gruyere and walnut crust)

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Sticky Toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream

Wines:

La Gioioisa Pinot Grigio 2007

Plan de Dieu Promenade du Papes, 2006

College Port

Elections – Lent 2010

February 8th, 2010

If you want to get involved in CUCA, now’s your chance!

Nominations open on Wednesday 10th February for:

  • Committee Members (8) - open to all
  • Registrar; Secretary; and Vice-Chairman - open to current and former Committee members.

to serve in Easter term 2010. Nominations close on Wednesday the 17th.

If you’ve been to at least four events this term and are interested in taking part, fill in a nominations form, and/or speak to one of the current Officers for more information.

Completed forms and other enquiries should be directed to Gavin Rice (Queens’) in his capacity as Returning Officer.

See the Constitution for precise details on eligibility and timing.

Elections will be held just before the termly general meeting on Wednesday 24th.