Club Funding Application Guide

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MAC Societies
Macdonald Campus Students' Society (MCSS)
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Society (AESUS)
Dietetics & Human Nutrition Undergraduate Society (DHNUS)
Macdonald Campus Graduate Students' Society (MCGSS)

MAC Clubs
Agricultural Economics Club
The Bioresource Engineering Association (BEA)
Association des Futur(e)s Agronomes du Quebec (AFAQ)
Canadian Association for Foodservice Professionals (CAFP)
Muslim Studies Association (MSA)
CERES (Committee for Environmental Responsibility, Education and Sustainability)
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Food Science Association (FSA)
International Students Association (ISA)
Livestock Club and Judging Team
MAC Agroecology Group (MAEG)
McGill Apicultural Association (MAA)
McGill Student-run Ecological Gardens (MSEG)
MAC Christian Fellowship
Mac Moves
MAC Sustainable Project
MAC Campus League of Lawn Sports
Photography Society
Macdonald Campus Newspaper
Macdonald Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC)
McGill Wildlife Association (MWA)
Rainbow Mac
Woodsmen Association
Yearbook Committee

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MAC Societies

Macdonald Campus Students' Society (MCSS)

MCSS represents the interests of all Macdonald Campus students: Farm Management and Technology (FMT), undergraduate and graduate. Since 1914, MCSS has been involved in most campus activities; social events, academic affairs, clubs and organizations. As student representatives, members of council, or their designates, sit on dozens of University and Faculty Committees and sub-Committees.

We currently employ Lise, our Accountant (full-time); Joelle, our Administrative Secretary (seasonal); Cathy, our Bookstore Manager (full-time); and a Bar Manager (part-time), as well as Bar Staff. Revenues for day-to-day operations come mainly from student fees, the Ceilidh and the Bookstore (Robber's Roost).

Plans and policies are adopted and implemented by the 19-member Students' Council, which meets every two weeks. All are welcome to attend Council meetings to see what really happens. All members of Students' Council and all other committees are volunteers; we are students, just like you, who want to make a difference on this campus. You can be part of the experience by simply making your suggestions known to us (via e-mail, phone, suggestion box notes, or in person in the C.C.). You are also encouraged to get involved in one of the many clubs or organizations supported at Mac. We look forward to meeting you!

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Society (AESUS)

Those of you registered in the Farm Management and Technology Program (FMT), and undergraduates of the B.Sc. of Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and Engineering are members of the AESUS. Our organization counts five executive members and hopes to have representatives from each program to make a link between the students and us.

The purpose of AESUS is: to maintain a high degree of cooperation, participation and friendship among members by organizing social activities and events that allow members to meet each other; to provide assistance and information to members for academic problems; to provide information on the different professional associations to which AESUS members are eligible upon graduation; and to maintain good communication with the MCSS and other clubs on campus.

This year we intend to organize some cultural (films, speakers, special guests) and social (oh yea, party!) events, continue to organize the Happy Belly Detour once a week in the Ceilidh and provide funding and/or support to students who want to organize an activity (check Mouthpiece for fund request deadline). Contact us for more info, and to get involved!

Dietetics & Human Nutrition Undergraduate Society (DHNUS)

Attention all Dietetics and Human Nutrition students, get ready for a fun, action packed and informative year! DHNUS is an undergraduate society that aims to provide and connect students majoring in Dietetics or Human Nutrition. We are always looking for new administrative members and new ideas!

We kick off the school year with a welcome lunch during the first week of class for all new and returning students. The year will be full of exciting events, such as Iron Chef Day and a Semi-formal Dinner, to name a few, as well as several fundraising events. Make sure to attend our blood drive in September, career information conferences, Wine and Cheese Night, and other fun events. DHNUS also provides connections, linking McGill with other universities, the Dietitians of Canada, and Quebec Ordre Professionnelle des Dietetistes du Quebec (OPDQ)

Get involved in the fun and make suggestions! Drop us a line by email, talk to your class rep, the President or any other active members. Stay tuned in September for announcements by DHNUS to join up in the fun. Remember to check the Mouthpiece or look out for posters, concerning events. DHNUS is here for you, come join us!

Macdonald Campus Graduate Students' Society (MCGSS)

The MCGSS is the voice of graduate students on the Macdonald campus. Our primary objective is to provide a positive and enjoyable studying environment for graduate students on campus. We are for students, run voluntarily by students. There are seven executive members on the MCGSS council, as well as departmental representatives. Elections for executive positions are held shortly after the Annual General Meeting that occurs at the end of the winter term, open to all graduate students on the Mac campus.

MCGSS brings forward the concerns of graduate students at all levels of administration. We are closely affiliated with MCSS that governs the interest of all students on campus and with the PGSS that represents all graduate students at McGill University, in terms of issues, events and administrative concerns. MCGSS also organizes many leisure and informative activities, including annual BBQ's, Pub Nights, Career counseling, guest speakers, day trips to Ottawa for Canada Day and Quebec City for Carnival, skiing and of course, the sugar shack!

The MCGSS office is located in the Raymond Building, R3-043, and a lounge for graduate students, in R3-046. This lounge includes services such as satellite TV, VCR, radio, microwave, refrigerator, comfy couches, magazines and games. Macdonald Campus is a small community yet it continuously grows; we hope to always maintain the friendly, close atmosphere while working hard to tackle the issues concerning graduates.

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MAC Clubs

Agricultural Economics Club

Every Ag.Econ student is part of this group of fun-oriented, enthusiastic students. In addition to promoting the Ag.Econ program and related employment opportunities, we organize many social activities including potluck suppers, curling matches and going to hockey games. We also try to send a team to the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA) competition each year, and put on the annual crepe supper fundraiser in the Ceilidh.

We have created a sub-group club, which enables students of all majors to participate in activities to agri-marketing and attend the National Agri-Marketing Association's case competition. The goal of the club is to increase cohesion among Ag.Econ majors and create an efficient network so that your time spent here at Mac is memorable.

The Bioresource Engineering Association (BEA)

The Association is a group made up of creative, enthusiastic and organized Macdonald Campus engineering students who are interested in the development and promotion of the Bioresource Engineering Program as well as the social well-being of the students in the program. Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students registered in the Department of Bioresource Engineering.

Events organized by the Association members include: The annual Pig Roast Dinner, welcome fall semester BBQ as well as other activities that are of interest to the students in the department. The BEA also helps with department recruitment and is involved in career development programs aimed at creating a resource of employment opportunities for its members. Competitions attended by its members include the Engineering Games and the Quebec Engineering competition.

Elections for the executive positions take place at the end of the winter semester, except for the first year representative. The goal of the association is to unite all engineering students in the aim of creating a greater degree and fellowship and a memorable student experience. The association also aims to make the engineering students participate in a lot of activities on MacDonald Campus.

Association des Futur(e)s Agronomes du Quebec (AFAQ)

The purpose of this association is to promote the profession of agronomist among the Mac student body. AFAQ creates the link between the students, the "Ordre des Agronomes du Quebec (OAQ)" and the local section (Mtl-South shore) of the OAQ. This will be done through various activities such as one-day internship "Agronome d'un jour" and meetings with the section representatives and established professionals. AFAQ is also organizing movie nights, contests, guest speakers and is responsible for the sale of the "Memento", the official book for the exam at the OAQ.

The committee is composed of students enrolled in the following majors: General Agriculture, Animal Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, and Bioresource Engineering. The 2009-2010 committee is still incomplete and regarding the remaining positions, first year students are more than welcome to apply.

If you have any question, feel free to send an email to the AFAQ.
Email: afaq.macdonald@mail.mcgill.ca

Canadian Association for Foodservice Professionals (CAFP)

CAFP at Macdonald campus is a junior branch to a national association. Since its beginning at Macdonald campus in 1970, it has given students in food related programs the chance to be part of a national association, opening a new network of contacts and creating career opportunities. Over the course of the year, the student members are responsible for planning fundraisers, social activities, as well as educational sessions on current issues of interest to student members. In the second semester the national branch of CAFP offers students the opportunity to win scholarships. In June a national conference is held in one of the participating cities in Canada. This gives students the chance to meet with other students and professionals in the food service sector.

Email: cafp_mcgill_juniors@yahoo.com
Web site: http://cafpmcgilljuniors.webs.com/

Muslim Studies Association (MSA)

The Macdonald Campus Muslim Student Association (MSA) is an organization that provides spiritual guidance to McGill students through Islamic teachings. Through numerous events, that are open to all students, the MSA has long endeavoured to help raise Islamic awareness on campus. In addition, the Macdonald Campus MSA provides numerous services to Muslim students to help them to maintain a wholesome balance of student and spiritual life. These services include student orientation, religious holiday proceedings and festivities, weekly prayer and sermons.

Email: mohammed.Bakr@mail.mcgill.ca

CERES (Committee for Environmental Responsibility, Education and Sustainability / Comite etudiant pour une responsabilite environnementale et sociale)

This is the Mac Environmental Club, dedicated to solving the environmental crisis, starting with our campus (as you might have heard before: think globally, act locally). This past year we have focused our efforts mainly on making recycling more available and widespread at Mac, by bringing recycling to the main student buildings: the CC and the MS building, and not just in the residences. This will continue to be a big issue during this year.

We are also interested in eliminating (or at least reducing) the use of styrofoam on campus, having a compost bin in the cafeteria, as well as fair trade coffee. Also, a Vermi-compost group has started at Mac. Ask us how you can get a Vermi-compost, so that worms will eat your garbage! Through a fun and easy info session you can be taught all that you need to know to become a Vermi-compost expert!

CERES has many events: (1) Necessity Day, where you can get rid of what you don't want and shop through what others don't want and (2) Buy Nothing Day, to remind us all to be wise consumers... CERES also promotes environmentally friendly school supplies, such as our prized used paper pads which are available in the Bookstore. There is so much that CERES can do.

To be a part of the listserv, e-mail and ask to be subscribed. CERES meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the CC Lounge (ECO Niche).

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is the HOME for all Chinese students and scholars at the Macdonald campus. Its mission is to act as the voice of its members, as well as to promote the diversity of Chinese students and scholars' life here at Mac. Our main goal is to promote the understanding of Chinese culture and to foster and strengthen friendship between Chinese students and scholars and other societies both within and outside the Macdonald campus. INTERNATIONAL and CANADIAN students are warmly welcome to join our group.

CSSA is the reason for us to get together and have fun!!! You will have chances to meet and become friends with people from other parts of the world. Our association also has contact with the Education Office of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canada (www.chineseeducation.ca) and also gets their support and guidance. We have a wonderful team and amazing activities this year.

For more info, or to become a member, please e-mail us at macdonald_cssa@hotmail.com or join our facebook group (CSSAMU-Mac) to see our plan of activities. Hope to hear from you! We will do well and you deserve the best!

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Engineers Without Borders Macdonald Campus is an extension of the downtown McGill Chapter. EWB is NOT JUST FOR ENGINEERS, we believe that all departments within the Faculty can equally contribute to International Development. EWB's mission statement is to promote Human Development through Access to Technology. We believe that technology, when appropriately incorporated into each community's social, cultural, economic and political context, can drive extraordinary change.

Our volunteers (NOT only engineers) work to find sustainable solutions in four key areas:1-Agriculture and Food Production 2-Information and Communication Technology 3-Agro-Processing and Rural Energy 4-Water and Sanitation. EWB focuses its efforts in Canada and abroad through education of members and the public through High School Outreach, the Make Poverty History Campaign, Education Seminars and guest speakers. For the summer of 2008, EWB Mac Campus is proud to send one volunteer overseas to Malawi. Our overseas volunteer will participate in EWB's internship program aimed at facilitating active learning about development through work with NGO's (Non Governmental Organizations) in the host country.

Volunteers and members are always welcome to join us in planning, participating and attending our many activities. We hope to collaborate with other groups on campus to create more efficient impact and unification of the passionate, devoted students on campus.

Food Science Association (FSA)

"As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists" ~Joan Gussow

That is where food science steps in to prove her wrong! The Food Science Association of 2009-2010 will accomplish the mission of sharing the passion and knowledge of food to our peers. By organizing new and exciting events such molecular cuisine workshops and guest speakers, we will bring the perception of food to a whole new level.

Every food science undergraduate and certificate student are enrolled in the FSA! Thus, you will have the amazing opportunity to participate in the Supplier's Night, an annual event where you can meet the passionate professionals of the food industry and understand more thoroughly the careers Food Science may lead to. As it is organized by the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST), the Supplier's Night has allowed the FSA to create strong bonds with the institute throughout the years.

The McGill Food Science Association will ensure that you graduate not only with a diploma, but also an amazing experience to be remembered! Please feel free to approach any member of our committee if you have any suggestion or question! And you are more than welcome to write to us anytime and visit us at our whole new website http://www.freewebs.com/fsamcgill/ !

International Students Association (ISA)

The objective of this association is to foster a better understanding among all students at Macdonald, to represent the interest of foreign students on campus and to encourage multicultural activities. ISA is involved in helping foreign students, providing information on various countries and organizing one main multicultural event, International Night. Many other minor activities are held as well.

Livestock Club and Judging Team

Membership to the Livestock Club is open to all students from Macdonald campus of McGill University. The main goal of the Livestock Club is to increase exposure of the Macdonald campus. Taking part in the Livestock Club is a great way to make your mark and it allows you to meet people. E-mail us or look in the Mouthpiece for our first meeting in the new year.

Macdonald Judging Team

One of the best kept secrets on campus, the Macdonald Judging Team is open to all students at Mac. The judging team participates in various intercollegiate competitions throughout the year at other agricultural colleges and universities across Canada. The campus is host to our annual judging competition, which is always during the Mac Winter Carnival. The Mac judging team offers a chance for students to improve their practical agricultural knowledge as well as their communication and decision making skills. No experience is required! It is also an excellent opportunity to make lasting friendships with students both at Mac and other universities. As they say in Guelph: "Win or loose, we go for the booze!" Watch for practices and meeting announcements in the Mouthpiece!

MAC Agroecology Group (MAEG)

The MAEG is a student group that aims to promote sustainable agriculture on and outside the Macdonald Campus through concrete actions. The MAEG's newest project has been the development of a student-run organic garden on campus. This garden will supply fresh organic produce to Happy Belly. It will also provide all members of the Macdonald Campus community the opportunity to learn about the concepts and plants involved in the garden, and get their hands dirty while helping out with garden maintenance and harvesting.

Every year, the MAEG organizes a delegation of students who will attend the foremost Canadian event in organic agriculture, the Guelph Organic Conference. We also work to make the impressive library of resources about organic agriculture at the Ecological Agriculture projects (EAP) (www.eap.mcgill.ca) more available for students. Many other projects can be undertaken depending on the member's interests (vermicomposting, farm visits, discussions, etc.)

Email: agro.ecology@yahoo.ca

McGill Apicultural Association (MAA)

The McGill Apicultural Association (MAA) is a student-run and governed association, which includes students from several disciplines in the natural sciences. The main focus of our club is the maintenance of our bee hives that have been set up on campus grounds. Since our founding, the MAA has been involved in a wide variety of activities, mostly focused around forming a fully-functioning apiary.

Email: maa@maa-mac.com
Website: http://www.maa-mac.com

McGill Student-run Ecological Gardens (MSEG)

The McGill Student-run Ecological Gardens is a project initiated and run by students, with the cooperation of McGill professors and staff, local organic crop producers, and student volunteers. The project aims to establish a continuing structured organization of student-run gardens, emphasizing on providing a link between academia, local communities and the environment in which we live in.

Email: macdonaldstudentgarden@gmail.com
Website: http://macdonaldstudentgarden.blogspot.com/

MAC Christian Fellowship

Mac Christian Fellowship is the sister fellowship to the McGill's downtown group. We are made up of people from all different denominations, backgrounds, and nationalities. Its two purposes are to facilitate growth, unity, accountability, and fellowship among believers, and secondly to provide outreach programs for those who are interested in learning more about Christ. Along with a weekly bible study and a prayer meeting, we also have gatherings with other universities, put on concerts, have group movie nights and host other social events. Everyone is welcome!

Email: louise.leborgne@gmail.com

Mac Moves

Mac Moves is a dynamic group of students who enjoy dancing, music, and making a difference in the world. We're also known as the Talent Show committee because we put together the yearly MAC Talent Show that takes place in the winter semester to raise money for causes at home and abroad. Mac Moves offers various dance classes on campus such as Tap dance, Ballet, Jazz, Country line dancing and African/modern dance for beginners and more advanced skill levels. Hope to see you in or at the talent show!

MAC Sustainable Project

The MAC sustainable project is a striving for an environmentally responsible and socially just McGill University community. We are a student group working to complete a holistic, comprehensive assessment of MAC's sustainability. We aim to engage all members of the campus community from a diversity of backgrounds, including faculty, students administration and staff. The final purpose is to present a complete report of recommendations to the University administration.

MAC Campus League of Lawn Sports

Croquet, bocce, badminton, wiffle ball, cricket, horseshoe pitching, frisbee, volleyball, kickball and lots of fun! The Mac League of Lawn Sports organizes sporting activities for students or staff interested in getting outside and playing some games. This group plays on the Mac fields, and we are always open to new members and suggestions for new games. Bring out the inner child in yourself and join this league for fun, lawn sports games! Email us or you can find more info at the MCSS counter in the Centennial Center. See you on the lawn!

Photography Society

Interested in black and white photography? Have a desire to develop your own photos? Share your photographic expertise or come to learn about this beautiful medium. There's even a manual camera you can borrow if you don't have your own. Drop by the MCSS counter and sign up!

Macdonald Campus Newspaper

The Afterthought is a newspaper put together by Mac students 3-4 times per semester. The goal of the paper is to serve as a platform of free speech where Macdonald students and staff can share thoughts & ideas and stay informed about campus-related and global events. We're always looking for dynamic people to join the AT team of journalists, photographers, proofreaders and collaborators.

To get in touch with us, please email us at: afterthought.macdonald@mcgill.ca

Macdonald Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC)

Hiking, camping, horseback riding day or night, kayaking, mountain biking, rock & ice climbing, snowboard & ski trips or even skydiving! Need some exhilaration and something to get your blood pumping or just want to try something new? OAC organizes diverse trips so you can enjoy the outdoors and nature to its fullest! Any ideas are welcome!! Come join us for amazing outdoor adventures! If you want to become a member or would like to help us organize events, email us at oac.mcgill@gmail.com! Come on and get out there!

Email: charles-olivier.basile@mail.mcgill.ca

McGill Wildlife Association (MWA)

The MWA will be the association to look-out for anything that is related to wildlife. MWA will provide its members (and non-members) with activities related to wildlife and nature. You want to know more about mammals, reptiles, birds and insects? This is where to join! In addition MWA provide the list of conferences related to wildlife in Montreal area and the surrounding. We also try to provide transport for the conferences in Montreal area as much as possible. If you love animals, nature and the environment: check out MWA!!!

Rainbow Mac

Rainbow Mac is a group for queer and queer-positive people at McGill's Macdonald campus whose main goal is to provide a feeling of acceptance to the GLBT community and dispel some of the myths and hostility that is found on campus.

Rainbow Mac is not only a support group, but place where people can make new friends and connections. Meetings are twice monthly and are held to discuss relevant issues and plan that semester's activities.

Past activities include participating in the Image-Nation film festival, kareoke, movie nights, bowling and a host of other activities in association with downtown's Queer McGill. One special event is hosted in the winter semester; this year a drag-bingo was chosen, but line-dancing at 'Queers and Steers' has also been done.

For more information, or to join, please e-mail us at rainbow_mac@hotmail.com

Woodsmen Association

By far the most original and exhilarating varsity sports teams on Campus!

If the thought of chopping, sawing, splitting or climbing wood is even remotely intriguing, come try out for one of the teams in September. Camaraderie and challenge peak at annual competitions held on the Macdonald Campus, at the University of New Brunswick, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and the Sir Sanford Flemming.

Early morning practices keep us kicking and the skill and strength required to compete in team, singles and double events builds up over the year to an impressive standard of performance. The Macdonald Woodsmen represent the most dedicated and fun athletes on Campus.

If you're up for an adventure, give us a try in September!

Yearbook Committee

Tired of being restrained to homework? Your creative side is screaming to get out? Well, look no further! We have just the thing for you! The yearbook committee will give you the opportunity to exercise your artistic side, to design beautiful pages that will be remembered for years to come and to meet lots of people by becoming camera crazy!

Now it's a brand new year, full of changes, and a clean slate. Let your imagination go wild, show the world the power of our MAC campus and create wonderful memories. Everyone is welcome to join us, no experience needed, camera crew always welcomed.

Go to the MCSS counter anytime for more info or to sign-up. The adventure awaits!