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Hi there, my name is Dylan and I have been the social sec for this past year! I have been going weekly to padel for the past two years and have played for around 10 years so Padel is a big part of my life. Not only Padel, but also this society has had such a massive impact on my uni life, I only joined by coincidence last year after hearing that my flatmate had been cornered by Luke (although he says otherwise haha) and made to join the group chat, and since joining I’ve never looked back. I’ve made some amazing friends here and having the opportunity to carry on the society to allow it to have the same impact on other as it did for me is such a privilege.
Why me?
I’ve always been very organised with work, and that has really helped me with the running of the weekly socials, creating plans for the term early was crucial to the smooth running of the socials (and has also saved me a bit with my engineering degree haha). I am also a very pro active person, at the beginning of this year I pushed hard to get the society’s first ever blackcards and society tickets for Fresh2Death (Bobby’s and Full Fat) and Mischief, in fact I ended up sneaking into a Fresh2Death staff recruitment event so I could speak to them about it in person afterwards. I am also a very good public speaker, frequently speaking to large groups especially at socials, it was incredibly helpful when trying to get over 120 people out of my house and split not two groups during the fridge 2 fridge social and trying to navigate 60 people around Hyde Park, god that was stressful haha. I have also been part of the Men’s Padel team this year, helping Aimee and Jake select who got onto the teams and then afterwards carefully selecting the pairings for our domination of NUPL.
It would be such an amazing experience being Vice President of the society
Much love,
Dylan Taylor Barca

WHY VOTE FOR ME:

I am running for president because I love and care for this society and want to help it thrive and grow. Padel isn’t just a sport to me—it’s a community, and I want everyone to have as much fun as I do and inspire more girls as well by following Aimee's steps as a girl pres 💪 Also, I'm Spanish, so the sport runs in my veins - fundamental for organising tour and possible talks and future events 👀.

Being Social Media (clog) Sec this year, I've seen and learnt from Aimee the discipline, leadership and passion needed for the role and what specific tasks have to be done. With my business degree background and extracurricular activities I've been doing throughout this year, I enjoy and know how to manage my time, plan events, organise people, and communicate with external partners. As well getting things done efficiently, I am open to feedback and will actively involve members in group decisions, valuing their suggestions.

I am a reliable and trustworthy face for the society, someone you can count on to make fair decisions and always put the club, the team and its members first. At the same time, I know how to have fun and bring people together, create a fun atmosphere, and lift others up. I strike the perfect balance between responsibility and making sure we all enjoy our time in the society.

MY PROMISES:

🏟 Push for Padel Courts on Campus (I've been involved in some talks and I'm trying but nothing sure yet)
🤝 Strengthen Our Community – Whether you play competitively or just for fun, I’ll make sure everyone feels valued and involved and address all concerns
🚀 Make the society more welcoming for girls - making girl padel sessions or events
🤗 Collaborate with other societies
💸 Follow up Aimee and Luke's efforts to get Gryphon funding to subsidise costs
📅 Focus on the Behind-the-Scenes Work - So this society keep running smoothly
✈️ Guarantee a Padel Tour Next Year for All Alumni (did someone say Barcelona again?)
❤️ 100% Commitment