O.J.V. the Koornbeurs has many committees, diagonals and administrative working groups. The latter are a bit different from committees from a regulatory point of view, but in practice the differences are very small. Committees of the association can be recognized by their end (“ki” or “kie”).
Unlike many other associations, you do not have to be asked to join a committee at the Koornbeurs. Instead you can just ask if you can join a few meetings and activities and try it out to see if you would like to join the committee.
Below is an overview of committees with a description of what each committee entails:
Aktivikie
The AKtivikie is an annually changing committee that simply does nothing but organize AKtivities. The name AKtivikie is therefore derived from the abbreviation AK, which stands for Activities Committee. Every year the committee chooses a new name. Old names include AKarig, AKaramba, AK-fietje, AK-limero, AK-bouter, AK-ter, AK-via and AK-narie. These are all Dutch jokes.
Contact opnemen? Mail naar ak@koornbeurs
Dieski
The name of the committee is derived from “dies natalis” and is also known as the anniversary committee. Every year, on January 16, the Dieski organizes a Dies reception for (former) members, other associations and donors. They also often organize the gala of the association.
FOMOki
De FOMOki draagt de verantwoordelijkheid voor fysieke en onlinepromotie. Online promotie komt voornamelijk neer op het beheren van de Instagrampagina van de Koornbeurs, namelijk @ojvdekoornbeurs. Ook de Facebook van de Koornbeurs wordt beheerd door de FOMOki. Ze zijn ook verantwoordelijk voor de fotografie.
Introduckie
The Introduckie is responsible for the integration between new members ("kennismakers") and other members and is the first point of contact for kennismakers with questions. The Introduckie also organizes the freshman weekend and other activities especially for new members.
KAKi
Deze commissie is opgericht in 2019 en staat voor Koornbeurs Aan de Kook. Ze zorgen dat er weer een mensa (avondeten) is voor de leden. En ze zorgen natuurlijk voor de keuken zelf. Daarnaast kun je overheerlijke diners verwachten voor het begin van de kerst- en diesborrel.
Popkie
The Popkie is the committee responsible for organizing live music in the Koornbeurs. A good example of this is the KOA, Koornbeurs Open Air, which is held every year on King's Day. They manage the pages on Facebook and Instagram, maintain this website (together with the Geeki) and design and spread posters.
Redâkkie
De redactiecommissie houdt zich bezig met het uitbrengen van het Fôrum, het verenigingsblad van de Koornbeurs (en tegenwoordig ook mét eigen website). De Redâkkie is voornamelijk verantwoordelijk voor het verzamelen van stukken, roddels, foto’s en al het overige wat vereeuwigd kan worden in het Fôrum. Zij beheren ook het Koornbeurs fotobestand.
Senaat
The Senaat generally consists of the somewhat older members who (in most cases) have been in the board of the association. The Senate is an advisory body and is therefore involved in the long-term planning of the Koornbeurs. They give advice to the board and other members… A lot of advice, whether you like it or not.
Tapki
Hoogh! The highest committee of the Koornbeurs is the Tapki. The noble members of the Tapki are responsible for supporting the Head of the bar, and thus for the functioning of the bar in the Koornbeurs. During parties, the Tapki provides a responsible tapper (the so-called VT'er) who ensures that the bar and its tappers get through the evening.