Hello! My name is Pevi Wijngaarden and I am the treasurer of this year's TeMa board. In this blog, I will tell you different things about my task as treasurer and my life as a Board member. I hope this blog shows you what it's like to be the treasurer of the TeMa board!
What my week looks like
With our board we have agreed to be present at Zernike Monday through Thursday starting at 10 a.m. On Monday and Thursday, we start the day with a board meeting. The rest of the week is up to you, depending on the course you may be taking and the activities of TeMa and other associations. As a treasurer there are some fixed tasks that you have to do weekly, for example: the bookkeeping, sending invoices and meeting committees to discuss the budget. You are the one with the overview of all finances of TeMa and ensure that there is a grip on these finances and everything goes according to budget. In addition to my board year, I am taking a master's course myself. This is possible because we are a part-time board but requires motivation.
What my daily tasks are
As a treasurer, you are responsible for the finances of the association. It is important to do this in a responsible way to stay financially healthy. I manage the TeMa bank account and pay all invoices. Also, I guide the committee treasurers in their tasks. Furthermore, I make sure that members pay their contribution and costs for activities. Moreover, I make sure that our partners pay their invoices. Acquisition is the most important income of TeMa, so it is crucial to send our partners the right invoices and take care that they pay them timely. Furthermore, bookkeeping is part of your task as treasurer. It is not necessary to have a financial background, in fact I do not have one either and would guide you in this. This provides some challenges but this only develops you further. In addition, there are a number of board events that you organize with your board and have to arrange things for.
My experience so far
First of all, I really enjoy my board year so far. You will encounter several challenges and there are a lot of opportunities during this year like professionally, working together, organizing and, of course, a lot of contact with companies so you can get a good idea in advance of where you see yourself later. You will learn a lot and give your resume a big boost. Besides all the formal benefits, it is a year with a lot of social interactions and a lot of new people you will meet. In addition, you and your board really are a team and you get to know each other super well and make it a great year together. If you like a challenge and want to have an amazing year: apply for the TeMa board! It is the perfect opportunity to develop yourself in many ways.
