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BADCASS AGM - A new year, a new team. Good luck!

2/7/2014

It was a little later in the year than expected but we finally had our AGM. This means that the reigns of BADCASS are being passed on to a new team.

Neil will be staying on, moving from his Treasurer role to take the new President. Myself (Matt), Jenn and Katie will be "growing up" and letting someone else organise events and play with money.

Some of our thoughts on our time with BADCASS are below:

"The three of us have had our hands in this pie for a cumulative 10 years and it has been one hell of a journey. With moments like disciplining members, to playing "golf" with 50 other accountants there are countless memories that will stay with us for a long time. For me I know that when I look back on my experiences, this will be one I never forget."

Matt Quinn

"In the last year BADCASS has added yet more new events to the calendar and hosted an unforgettable ball.

I feel privileged to have been part of the committee and have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Vice-Chair. I’m sure Neil, Steph and the rest of the committee will do a fantastic job over the next 12 months, I know I am looking forward to seeing what they have in store"

Katie Spooner

Almost two years...BADCASS it's been fun. My highlight has been increasing the ball to its highest attendance and having a full calendar of events.

I will never forget the photo-booth pictures from any of the balls - always a highlight! I would like to thank BADCASS for the opportunities I have been given, I know it has made a difference to my career.

Good luck Neil and Steph, I know I am leaving it in safe hands.

Jenn Williams

From photo-shopping out a members' eyebrows to dressing like a "pirate" it's been an absolute roller coaster and we could never have done it without our members and the rest of the committee.

So from all of us leaving this year, we wish the new committee and its members the best of luck in the future!

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Save The Date - Badcass Ball 2014

2/1/2014

Badcass Ball Feedback - Win £50!

26/4/2013

So we hope you all loved the ball, and in our strongest effort to improve it year on year we are asking for feedback!

Answer 6 simple 1-5 rated questions and then we will have a prize draw in May to see which respondent has won £50 in vouchers of their choice!

T minus 20 days - BADCASS Ball 2013

2/3/2013

With just 20 days left until the ball, we should all be thinking about gowns, and bow-ties.

This year we sold out tickets at record pace, and have more firms represented than ever before.

At the moment in the committee camp, we are trying to finalize seating plans, and food preferences so if you haven't submitted them yet (for big groups) get on it!

Email us at Badcass365@gmail.com to avoid any upsets over where you are sitting.

Matt @ Badcass

The Tickets Are Galloping Away!

18/2/2013

And that wasn't even a horse meat joke.

Last week we posted that half of tickets had been sold, then a day later we tweeted that there were only a third left.

Well as of now, we only have 1/10th of tickets left.

If you or your colleagues haven't got your tickets left, today is the day.

If you delay you will probably be left disappointed and none of us want that!

I can guarantee you that by the end of the week they will have all gone, and then it will be time to put the finishing touches on the seating arrangements and table plans.

Any issues? Email us! badcass365@gmail.com

Matt @ Badcass

Badcass Ball 2013 - Ticket Sales Progress

13/2/2013

Last night a rush order from Hazelwoods came in and took us across the half-way line in ticket sales.

.......And we know there are still bulk orders to come.

We have already begun putting together the seating plans etc, as we don't want any last minute surprises.

Speaking of surprises, have all your colleagues got their tickets? We can see that individual people from firms have bought tickets alone, and were wondering if you forgot to nudge your co-worker to get theirs.

For your own enjoyment, don't delay. There will be nothing worse than us selling out before a group has got them all!

As always, any issues or questions? Email us at Badcass365@gmail.com.

Matt @ Badcass

Ball Tickets Issue - My Fault

12/2/2013

Last week, along with all of the issues to do with Google Checkout not accepting certain cards, and certain web browsers, it all together stopped accepting orders. Furthermore it stopped us from collecting the ticket money charged.

I know that it has caused some serious frustration, and we genuinely just wanted to change the way we sold tickets to make it easier for everyone.

It was my idea and execution which took us to use Google Checkout. It has allowed us to gather details, preferences and orders like never before, and I do hope this shows when we have pulled together the seating plans.

What happened, was that without notice or warning Google decided that our account needed further verification to prove that we weren't hackers or frauds under EU law.

The only problem is...that Google don't provide a phone number and all issues must be resolved by emailing an automated system. In the end we had to resend the same email 6 times before it realized we were safe.

And now everything is fixed. If you have any issues or questions about your tickets that you have bought or tickets that you want to buy we are always here to help and I do urge you to email us at badcass365@gmail.com.

I will personally respond and make sure all problems and inquiries are answered.

We are not sure whether we will use Google again, but if we do I promise we won't put up with the same issues we have had so far.

I look forward to seeing you all at the ball!

Matt @ Badcass

Ball Update - 23/01/13

23/1/2013

Tickets have been on sale for a week, so where are we?

Here's the progress:
1) 15% of tickets have been sold, with large orders pending for the end of this week. Get them quickly!
2) It turns out that there isn't enough space for a bucking bronco :(...So instead we are going to have gold cup racing. It will be more fun and less embarassing!
3) We sat down at the Hotel on Monday night to taste the food and decide on the menu. I can tell you. The food is amazing! We will be releasing the polished menu very very soon. (we tried both veggie and meat option c'est magnifique!)

Badcass Ball 2013 - Tickets Are LIVE!

14/1/2013

TICKETS ARE LIVE!
Check out all the details, and buy your tickets now.

Update - January 8

9/1/2013

The new year has started, and boy are we ready for it.

At last night's committee meeting we mainly talked "ball", but have also got other things in the pipe...Remember those bi-monthly drinks?

We decided that at the next meeting each firm represented on the committee should seek to bring along (or dial in) a new first year. This is so that we can ensure the success of badcass in the future, as well as make sure that we are getting every year involved....

So if you want to get involved, but haven't approached anyone yet? Now is the time to contact your firm rep!!

Ball tickets and information will go on live on Monday (all sales online), and we look forward to hearing from/seeing you all soon!

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