First Treasurer Experience

Early this month, I went with UM English Debate Team to Maylasia for a debate tournament. Actually I went not only as a debator, but also the treasurer of this trip. I was assigned the responsibility to keep the budget balance and collect all the receipts and prepare a statement of expenditure after the trip. It sounds an easy task.

First of all, I had to take care of the money around the clock and make sure it is still there, but not elsewhere.

We had meals in food courts where everyone ordered the food they wanted. And I was
the one who paid for each and received receipts from every single vendar.

In the evening, beofore bath and rest, I had to chec the balance both on book and in amount to make sure that no errors existing.

When the budget became tight, I had to estimate now and then whether we could afford something.

Upon return, I sorted out all the receipts and make a statement recording date by date and item by item all our expenses.

And...that's the end.

Having a title bestowed means gaining others' trust, but also means taking on responsibility and paying extra time and efforts.

In fact, I did appreciate a lot this experience. It was never easy. But it was what we should prepare ourselves for, was'n it?