John was Association Treasurer 1954-55: representative to NZUSA August 1954 and Easter 1955; Finance Committee 1954-55; Publications Committee 1953-54; inaugurated Boarding Bureau 1955.

Well-known to most College clubs—main interests Rugby (sometime Captain Junior Thirds), Athletics and Debating (Joynt Scroll representative New Speaker's and Union Prizes).

Active last two extravs—this year Financial Controller. Business Manager "Salient" 1953.

A qualified accountant and B.Com., now studying Law.

Policy

• 'Students' Association Building: Maintain place on priority list: firm stand against intervention of new library: a committee to receive suggestions for minor alterations, additions to plan, and report within month.

• Facilities: Urgent replacement useless fire equipment, hot water in conveniences, improvements to common rooms and re-instatement of gymnasium. Enlargement of boarding bureau. Health scheme.

• Club Grants: Investigation comparative requirements cultural: sporting clubs. Definite policy on "ground fees.

• Capping: Boost for graduands' suppor: Extrav. in last week of term, greater variety in social refreshments.

• NZUSA: Support representative on Senate, increase and reallocation of bursaries, fresher eligibility Easter Tournaments; and re-adoption of VUC's role as leader in Foreign Affairs (Asian scholarships, WUS etc).

• General: Better allocation and delegation of duties amongst Exec. members, with a wider enlistment for ad hoc jobs as they occur.

Nominator: J. Dawick.

Seconders: Gordon Cruden, B. C. Shaw.