Committee

Here is the current Walking Club committee. Beneath each description you will find a link to that position’s Terms of Reference – a detailed description of the responsibilities involved.

If you would like to stand for Committee, or if you would like to know more about what’s involved, please contact secretary@ouwc.org.


	President Michael Hopkins Michael’s favourite places to walk include the South Downs, Yorkshire Dales, or anywhere on the coast. Failing that, the countryside around Oxford is a good alternative, and he can usually be found there most weekends. E-mail: president at ouwc.org The president is in charge of the Club, and is responsible for planning the term’s activities, overseeing any issues that arise, and chairing meetings. President’s Terms of Reference

	Secretary Alvaro Mozota After the whole week thinking in some library about the philosophy of physics, Alvaro needs to get some fresh air, and what better way than going for a walk with the OUWC? Apart from enjoying discovering nice places with the club (and even nicer people!), Alvaro loves to play squash, so challenge him to play a game! E-mail: secretary at ouwc.org The secretary takes minutes at committee meetings, oversees the minibus bookings, and is responsible for the Club’s administration. Please contact the secretary if you would like to stand for committee or drive a minibus for a trip. Secretary’s Terms of Reference

	Treasurer Tom Rowland E-mail: treasurer at ouwc.org Treasurer’s Terms of Reference

	Trip and Safety Co-ordinator Heather Jeffery E-mail: trip.safety at ouwc.org The Trip and Safety Co-ordinator’s job is to co-ordinate the running of Club Trips: queries should be addressed either to the Trip and Safety Coordinator or the Trip Organiser. The Trip and Safety Co-oordinator also oversees safety issues such as the Trip Leader Safety Document and the Risk Assessments. Contact the Trip and Safety Coordinator if you would like to organise or lead a trip. Trip and Safety Co-ordinator’s Terms of Reference (including Training Officer – see below)

	Alumni Secretary Sonja Kujansuu E-mail: alumnisec at ouwc.org The Alumni secretary runs our Alumni scheme, keeping in touch with former club members. Alumni Secretary’s Terms of Reference

	Archivist Alex Beckett, Hertford College Working much of the week in an underground physics lab, I take every opportunity to experience some natural light at weekends. This comes mostly from local walks and cycle rides, but I also travel further afield whenever possible, to take in more impressive scenery such as the Lake District and Southwest Coast. E-mail: archivist at ouwc.org The archivist co-ordinates the term’s local walks and at the end of the term, plans next term’s local walks. The archivist is also in charge of the Club’s large collection of maps and guidebooks. Contact the archivist if you would like to borrow any of these or if you would like to lead a local walk. Archivist’s Terms of Reference

	Membership Secretary Jingwen Xiao E-mail: membership at ouwc.org Contact the Membership Secretary if you would like to join the Club, or if your membership needs renewing. Membership Secretary’s Terms of Reference

	Quartermaster Konogan Beaufay As beautiful as the spires of Oxford may be, I always enjoy taking a breath of fresh air by going for long haul treks, hopping from archaeological ruins to remote areas, camping under the stars, bathing in wilderness, until I am regaled by a chilled beer on the way back. My favourite places can be found where mountains meet the sea, where high peaks get lost in the mist, where land stretches out to the horizon, where man is nowhere to be seen – but I’ll be just fine in Oxford’s countryside. E-mail: quartermaster at ouwc.org The quartermasters are in charge of the club’s equipment, preparing equipment for club trips and loaning equipment to members. Quartermaster’s Terms of Reference

	Social Representative Darren Valentine E-mail: social at ouwc.org The social reps organise and co-ordinate the club’s programme of social events. Social Rep’s Terms of Reference

	Training officer Jaya John John, Physics Inspired by the beauty and variety of the UK’s mountain and coastal scenery, Jaya John is keen on hillwalking and outdoor photography. Like a few others on committee, he particularly looks forward to the immersion of days and nights in the mountains on longer backpacking trips. As Training Officer, he arranges First Aid and map-reading courses, among other training. If you’d like to learn more and improve your skills, including up to Mountain Leader level, please get in touch! E-mail: training at ouwc.org The Training Officer’s job is to co-ordinate the leader training programme and the First Aid training programme.

	Webmaster Matt Brown, Oriel College/DPhil in Atmospheric Physics Studying atmospheric physics means an appreciation for the outdoors and all that it contains is basically part of the job description. It also makes a nice change to sitting at a computer and staring at lines of incomprehensible code that you swore worked when you wrote them last month… I also happen to be somewhat of a rollercoaster and technology junkie. Walking for me is a great way to explore the country, see amazing things and meet amazing people. E-mail: webmaster at ouwc.org The webmaster is in charge of the design and content of this website. Contact the webmaster if you have any suggestions about the website or if you have any photos to contribute. Webmaster’s Terms of Reference

	IT Officer Matt Brown, Oriel College/DPhil in Atmospheric Physics E-mail: it.officer at ouwc.org The IT Officer is in charge of liaising with the University and OUCS about all aspects of the Club’s IT activities that are regulated by the University, including the Club’s Mailing Lists. Contact the IT officer if you’re having trouble with the mailing lists. The IT Officer is a separately elected committee post. This would often be the same person as the Webmaster, but must be a current University member to comply with OUCS rules. IT Officer’s Terms of Reference

	Ex-Officio Ex-President Danica Fernandes The previous president assists the committee by passing on the experience that only a term of being president can bring.

	Senior Member Dr Barbara Havelkova, Faculty of Law/Lincoln College Barbara has been with the OUWC since 2008. She enjoys both mountains, Snowdonia being her favourite, as well as local walks. She tries to get away to the Chilterns, Cotswolds or the Malverns at least once a term leading a local walk. Join her! E-mail: senior at ouwc.org Barbara is the Club’s elected Senior Member.