Golden Key Swinburne

Written by Kevin Tuyau (Vice President) Golden Key members received some cerebral and intragemmal stimulation last month at Hot Chocolate and Hot Topics 2017. Once a year the Swinburne chapter hosts an intellectual engagement event. This time we decided to combine it with the monthly chocolate networking event, as it was the chapter's turn to host. The event was held at San Churros in Knox City, instead of the usual San Churros QV. This venue provided more space for the group. All guests enjoyed hot chocolate and churros throughout the event. Attendees took turns selecting questions from the deck on the table. The attendees then took turns debating the issues raised from questions. Topics ranged from “some lives more valuable then others” to “what actions will have the greatest consequences”. The questions were a hit with the attendees, with lively discussion by everyone throughout the event. It also gave an opportunity for everyone to get to know fello...

Written by Liz Merritt (Chapter Secretary) "It felt really good to be giving back but also to be representing Golden Key". What did you study at Swinburne?  Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance). I studied part time while working full time so it took six years to complete. What motivates you when you study? Music! I couldn’t sit in silence and write an essay. It had to be really low volume though otherwise I’d get distracted by the songs and have a karaoke session instead of writing my essay. I also found having strategic naps helped. If I started getting sleepy from reading textbooks and articles I’d set my alarm for 15 minutes and have a quick cat nap. Once my alarm went off I’d be refreshed and ready to get back into the books. When did you join Golden Key?  I joined in 2015 after I’d graduated. I’d received a couple of invitations over the course of the six years of study but never joined. It wasn’t until I spoke to a friend about the invitations ...

Written by Justine Hall (Chapter President) and Kevin Tuyau (Vice President) Swinburne Chapter President Justine and Vice President Kevin volunteered at the “Christmas Wrapping Present Day” at the King David School Hall. This event is held by Swinburne Golden Key in partnership with KOGO (Knit One Give One) and is held once a year. The morning involved wrapping 3,128 Christmas presents for children living in refuges escaping domestic violence. Donated items included children’s book, knitted toys and games. Volunteers were asked to bring a Christmas present to add the thousands of other items donated throughout the campaign. We are proud to be a part of this annual once off SPARK a Change community service project, we look forward to supporting this worthwhile cause next year.