Committee

President

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: 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

Rasa Narbutaite

Rasa is in her final year of BA History which she does mainly to indulge her reading obsession. Sometimes she likes to take her leave from the library to go on club weekend trips and pretend to be a mountain goat (her spirit animal).

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

Chris Mason

I am a second-year grad medic. When not in the library, I like to be anywhere where there’s sea and/or mountains and/or beer; surfing, climbing, hiking or skiing. See you on some weekend trips!

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

Open position

We are looking for an Alumni Secretary to start right now, please contact us if you want to join the committee!

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

Paul Fremdling

Paul found himself with an OS Explorer Map of Oxford as a leaving gift shortly before his move to Oxford. As an enthusiastic cyclist, he was disappointed to find out no cycle paths were on it, but soon noticed how useful those tiny dotted green lines were for hiking and walking. Paul is looking forward to seeing you one on of the next local walks, and happy to train everyone interested in leading local walks. Do get in touch!

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

Martin Kraemer

I’m a passionate hiker and aspiring mountaineer, always up for all sorts of outdoors adventures. If you don’t see me outdoors, then I’m likely working on my DPhil in Cyber Security at the Department of Computer Science. I’m looking forward to meeting you at a walk or trip.

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

Mike Hinge

While Mike’s currently trying to rock the Clark Kent look, he ended up looking more like Velma. Mike is a sugar economist, which he assures us is a real thing with business cards and everything. He also enjoys long walks in the countryside, obviously.

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

Jolynne Mokaya

I am a DPhil student at the Nuffield Department of Medicine and a member of Hertford college. I am originally from Kenya. I enjoy reading, hiking, travelling, sleeping, but more importantly, being in a company of people who are making me laugh!

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.

Ex-Officio Ex-President

Michael Hopkins

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.