The Red Party is back in 2010!

The Red Party is a student run event, held in 2^nd semester, to raise money for Oxfam’s AIDS Orphans Project. After raising over $67 000 since 2007, the RED PARTY returns in 2010, promising to be bigger, better and REDDER than ever!

Alongside the 1500-strong party, the RED AWARE series will be back with a series of events ensured to inform and inspire you to the current AIDS/HIV situation, both locally and internationally.

However in order to organise such an awesome party and raise a ton of cash for AIDS orphans we’re going to need YOUR help! This is your chance to be involved in a fantastic project that will no doubt be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding. There are 6 positions open to any UWA Medical Student.

The positions available for 2010 are:

1. Party Organiser(s)
2. Publicity Officer
3. Red Aware Organiser
4. Secretary
5. Treasurer
6. IT Officer

To apply, download the attached application form and send to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 19^th. Descriptions of each role are also attached.

This is your chance to get involved in the organisation of an awesome event with an even better cause! Don’t miss out!

Don’t hesitate to contact Nick Watts (+61421528949) with any further questions.

Attachments:

Red Party Committee application form.doc	[ ]	254 Kb
Red Party Committee Roles.pdf	[ ]	42 Kb

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