As a student of McMaster University, Welcome Week has impacted me in an incredible way as a first year. From Mac Connector and Shinerama Casino to Sing it and Tug-A-War, the events facilitated by rep teams aided in making me feel at home. Many of us students recruited for IRC Welcome Week Reps have been inspired and encouraged to take part in McMaster's 2016 Welcome Week. We were looking forward to creating an environment that incoming first years will remember for a lifetime, and to inspire the next generation of Welcome Week Reps. Each and every one of us brings a unique set of skills that make IRC an impactful student group. The connections made during Welcome Week are unforgettable, allowing us to carry these new friendships, both with first years and reps, throughout the year. We strive to use our positions to further build upon McMaster’s incredible programming, advocacy and leadership systems. We believe this year's IRC student group is beneficial to creating an amazing experience for Welcome Week 2016. Please re-consider recognizing IRC as a student group of McMaster University. Welcome Week at McMaster is about building a family, and we don't leave part of the family behind.