Luca Bergamini for Network Commissioner: “With My Work, I Think I Can Be Closer to the Locals in Need”

He attended many European events and is currently a trainer, being also a member of the Human Resources Committee (HRC), as part of the Learning and Training Task Force. Luca was also Vice-President of AEGEE-Pisa between 2013-2014 and now wants to take it to the next level and is running for Network Commissioner. We asked him a few questions about his motivation and program.

The AEGEEan: Let us begin by telling us three words that describe you and why you chose them. 12087549_10207915037817601_556042994_n

Luca: Curious: I am thrilled by the new and always eager to experiment new ways of getting things to work. Hopefully without blasting anything off.

Cautious: I tend to listen, take in and think trice before taking an important steps.

Patient: Rome was not built in a day. Some solutions require time before they come into effect.

Why do you want to run for Network Commissioner?

Because I believe that as Network Commissioner I can better help others to improve, both themselves and within AEGEE. With my work, I think I can be closer to the locals in need, and their members, and offer a helpful support for their issues.

12119605_10207915038097608_1935573689_oHow would you explain the role of the Network Commissioner within AEGEE to a 10 year old?

I am the guy who can help you do your homework even better and while having more fun.

What do you think it is the main problem with the Network Commission?

Rather than a main problem with the Network Commission, I believe it is possible to distinguish between internal and external issues, to be dealt with before nasty consequences start hitting the locals. More specifically, internal issues would be related to not having a full synergy between the work of the members of the Network Commission, while external issues would be generated by a disharmonious course of action and communication between the Network Commission and the Comité Directeur, for instance, or other commissions.

How do you plan to solve it? 12084035_10207915037897603_1235106057_n

For both, the solution would come from putting effort toward a more genuine and constructive dialogue between all the involved members of each team, so to better define the common goals and the necessary strategies and tactics on how to achieve them. I also strongly believe that playing as a team has a double importance: avoid disruption in the work of the group, and allow it to operate and bring assistance to locals at its utmost.

What is the main contribution you bring to the Network Commission?

My baggage of knowledge from the events I attended (notably, three European Schools and the Training for Trainers), and the belief that by sharing it with the locals and supporting them in doing the same, there will be no problem too hard to overcome.

12077384_10207915037857602_1227353947_nHow much time do you think you can invest in this position? (approximate hours per day)

At least two hours per day, plus some bonus time during those random days where the professor deletes the lesson without notice.

Could you elaborate on what you meant to say by “proactive contact founding” in your application regarding the program?

Being in the front line with a selected task force to accomplish the delicate process of spreading the existence of AEGEE into other universities. Organising and implementing meeting days in other cities can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience for anyone. It can be seen like a special training for public speaking, event planning, fund raising (dealing with universities, potential partners and such) that anyone can attend and gain from. In the best scenarios, a new contact might rise, in the worst, my team will gain valuable experience from all implemented activities. There will always be a prise.

 

Written by Gabriela Geană, AEGEE-București

 

You can read his full candidature here.