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Capping Controller

Educated at Nelson College and Wellington College. Has been employed in several positions requiring organising ability. 21 years old, has taken an active part in Capping since 1960, when he was Extrav. Properties Manager. Ways and Means Controller on Winder Tournament Committee, member advertising sub-committee for Arts Festival. Member Ski and Drama Clubs.

Policy: To take back into my portfolio Cappicade. In 1964 Cappicade made a profit of £600. It was published under the direction of Capping Committee. This year it lost £300 and was not published.

Publications Committee handled it this year. A difference of £900 to Stud. Ass.

To ensure a greater press coverage of Capping stunts and activities.

To promote a better public image of students during capping week and encourage fair reporting by the Dominion in particular.

To present more stunts of an improved standard.

To improve the number of Students participating in Capping week activities.

To make recommendations to the University Council on ways to improve the Capping ceremony and appearance of Degree Certificates.

A larger number of floats of a higher standard in Procesh.

To obtain the best bands and entertainers for Graduates and Capping Balls.

In general to improve the already high standard set by previous controllers.

To attend and take part in every meeting of the Student Executive.

To introduce an independent progressive attitude on Exec.

To stimulate Action on Exec., instead of evasiveness.

To keep costs to a minimum while improving the administrative aspects of the Stud. Ass.

To avail myself to Any student or body of students who would have a question or motion to put before Executive.