Committee Positions

[Jemma Shorten]

Its that time of year again! Our AGM is coming up soon and that means a reshuffle of our committee! Here is a description of what positions are on the committee and what they involve. Eoin Keyes put up this document last year, which really helped me. If anyone has any questions fire away!

Captain
Current: Jack Phelan. He (or she!) who is the boss of everything! It is the captain's job to ensure that the club runs smoothly and benefits all of its members as much as possible. They will delegate as much as possible to the other committee members to minimise the workload on themselves and retain an overall view of the work that is being done by everyone. They must work with the other committee members to ensure that everyone is getting on ok and make sure that everyone is putting in an effort. They must also liaise with the SU. To take on the job of captain is a big commitment which takes up a lot of time but is extremely rewarding and looks great on a CV when you're finished college. Ideal for someone who is responsible and committed, with excellent organisational and people skills and a thorough knowledge of how the club works and functions as a part of the larger student's union.

Secretary
Current: Caoimhe Farrell. The captains right hand woman (/man)! The secretary takes the minutes at the committee meetings, follows up on other committee members action items to ensure that they are being done and generally helps the captain to run the show. Suits someone who is extremely organised and has good communication skills.

Treasurer
Current: Jemma Shorten. Mr Moneybags! It is the treasurer's job to oversee the spending of the clubs annual budget allocation. They must ensure that the money goes to where it has been set in the budget and that it is used to it's maximum potential. The treasurer must ensure that all bills are paid as promptly as possible, in order to maintain a good reputation with retailers and accommodation owners. The treasurer is also responsible for the annual budget submission. This is one of the most important jobs in the club because if it's done badly then we'll get less money the next year (or none, if it's fŭcked up really badly!). This job suits someone who is responsible, organised and has a head for figures and book-keeping.

Safety, Training and Development Officer
Current: Conor Lowe. The name says it all. First and foremost it is their job to ensure that all the clubs activities are run in as safe a manner as possible, by making sure that the proper ratios of beginners to competent paddlers are maintained and looking over all trips with a safety-critical eye. It's the STD's job to organise all training courses and assessments run by the club, constantly push people to improve their personal paddling as much as possible through level 2, 3 and 4 skills training and assessments. They should also organise REC (Rescue and Emergency Care), RSR (River Safety and Rescue) and instructor courses as necessary to ensure that all of the club's trips have plenty of people well trained in river rescue and first aid. Would suit someone with good organisational skills. Familiarity with the Irish Canoe Union's awards structure is also be beneficial.

PRO
Current: Daragh Heffernan. Responsible for the image of the club that is received by non-members. This image is enhanced by regular, well-written posts and articles in An Focal and on the club website and by posters which are created to promote trips. Also organises regular club nights out; very important! This is an often overlooked position that can have a huge impact on everyone's experience in the club; the more people hang out together the better they'll get to know each other and then everyone will have a better time on the river. People who know each other well will also be in a better position to work as a team for rescues and other situations that can occur on the water. There's no real formula to be followed as there is with trips so use your imagination and see what you can come up with to give everyone the best time possible! It's the perfect position for someone who's enthusiastic, has got good literary and organisational skills and likes acting on their own initiative.

Disciplines
Current: Alison Bailey. Promotes diversity within the club. The various disciplines of kayaking include whitewater, freestyle, surf, slalom, marathon, sprint, polo and sea kayaking. It is the disciplines officer's job to encourage people to broaden their vision and try something new, and get people out of paddling Castleconnel every weekend! In order to do this knowledge and some experience of the various disciplines is useful!

Polo
Current: Sam O'Connor. It is the polo officers job to promote competitive polo in the club. They are the team manager and they must organise training and entry to competitions during the year. Their no.1 responsibility is to ensure that we've got a kick-ass team to enter into varsities! This job would suit someone with a keen interest in polo and/or experience or interest in managing/coaching competitive team sports.

Trips
Current: Laura O'Sullivan. Organises the various trips the club goes on during the year, usually Lahinch, Wicklow, Sligo and varsities. Also has overall responsibility for the organising of international trips like Wales and the Alps but the rest of the committee help out with those since there is so much to do. Would suit someone with good organisational and people skills.

Equipment
Current: Brian O'Mahony. Responsible for the upkeep of ULKC's stock of gear. Also organises the purchase of new gear when necessary. Repair skills such as plastic welding, composite repairs, basic mechanics and electronics are useful but you don't need them since you can always organise for someone else to do the actual repairs. So all it really takes is a bit of organisation so that all the small jobs that come up get done promptly.

First Year Rep
Current: Sinead Doran. The voice of the first years! Whatever first years want, be it level 2 assessments, more nights out or whatever, badger the rest of the committee and make it happen! Not much is needed besides enthusiasm. Lots of enthusiasm!

Web Admin
Current: Cathal Ferris. Maintains the club website and facebook page. Some knowledge of web design and website maintenance is obviously required.

Spare Person
Current: Gavin Sheehan. The spare person is the previous captain, who is retained to have a hands-off, advisory input into the running of the club.

Additionally, the Quippy and STD have assistants.
Ass. STD - Eoghan Calnan
Ass. Quippy - Patricia Flynn
Positions and assistant positions etc can be juggled around a bit at the AGM if needed. Though it would be a pity to lose the position of Ass STD from the committee...

[mmmm_scandalous]

I'd like to apply for both Captain and STD.

I'd also like to push for a vote on the possibility of creating the new position of 'general prick'. This is simply because I can't see anybody other than Jack more suited to the position of spare prick.

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[Caoimhe_F]

If anyone is interested in any position at all, I HIGHLY recommend approaching the person who holds that position now. Be it a phonecall, or a quick question in passing, as informative as these descriptions are, you should ask that person for their own description of the position before you make up your mind.

[GavinSheehan]

Or if you know a person who had a position previously, ask them too!

[EoinK]

Nice one Jemma! The ass-std position is not up for discussion, mostly cos of the name! All of the others can be moved around to create a committee that works. Like the lads said, any questions fire away!

Gav made me change this.

[EoinK]

...I'd like to propose the committee position of 'Scanlon', with the job of bitch-slapping anyone who comes up with a poor excuse for not going kayaking!

Gav made me change this.

[Jemma Shorten]

Treasurer’s Workshops!!

There are 3 treasurer's workshops coming up. The content of each seminar is the same so you only need to attend one.

I would recommend anyone who is considering going for treasurer to go to one as they are very informative. Michelle is mostly going to talk about the end of year budget which will be one of the most important jobs the treasurer does as it has to be done right to get all of next years budget allocation.

All committee members welcome to attend (not just the treasurers!)

· Monday 1st February 6pm-7pm J.Swift Theatre
· Wednesday 3rd February 10am- 11am Room 3 SU
· Monday 8th February 12-1pm Room 3 SU.

Sign-up sheets now pinned outside Michelle's office, be sure to get your name on there to confirm your attendance!