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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 .


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President

James Neuhaus
DPhil in Organic Chemistry at Merton

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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


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Secretary

Tom Waksman
St Edmund Hall
Biochemistry

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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


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Treasurer

Christian Weinzetl
Physics Department

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The treasurer is in charge of the Club's finances, balancing the books and authorising refunds for trip expenses, for example.

Treasurer's Terms of Reference


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Trip and Safety Co-ordinator

Josh O'Shaughnessy
Keble College
BA Geography

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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)


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Alumni Secretary

Nicola Steinke
Corpus Christi College
DPhil in Biochemistry

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The Alumni secretary runs our Alumni scheme, keeping in touch with former club members.

Alumni Secretary's Terms of Reference


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Archivist

Theo Kwek
Merton College BA History and Politics

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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


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Membership Secretary

Ping Shen
Lady Margaret Hall DPhil in Engineered Barrier System for nuclear waste disposal

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Contact the Membership Secretary if you would like to join the Club, or if your membership needs renewing.

Membership Secretary's Terms of Reference


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Quartermaster

Thomas

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The quartermaster is in charge of the club's equipment, preparing equipment for club trips and loaning equipment to members. The quartermaster also markets club merchandise such as club t-shirts, posters and mugs.

Quartermaster's Terms of Reference


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Social Representative

Maysa Falah
Wolfson College
DPhil student
Department of Clinical Neuroscience

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The social rep organises and co-ordinates the club's programme of social events.

Social Rep's Terms of Reference


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Training officer

Jaya John
Physics

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The Training Officer's job is to co-ordinate the leader training programme and the First Aid training programme.

(The Training Officer's role has recently been separated from that of Trip and Safety Co-ordinator. Until the Terms of Reference document is split accordingly, please see the Trip and Safety Co-ordinator's terms of reference above.)


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Webmaster

Natasha Ng
Balliol College
DPhil in Medical Science

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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


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IT Officer

Natasha Ng
Balliol College
DPhil in Medical Science

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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


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Ex-Officio Ex-President

Marta Sarzynska
St John's College
DPhil in Mathematics

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The previous president assists the committee by passing on the experience that only a term of being president can bring.


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Senior Member

Dr Alan Barr
Lecturer in Particle Physics
Fellow of Merton College

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Alan is the Club's elected Senior Member.