The following description of the committee position was written by Eoin Keyes a (good) few years ago. This years AGM will be 7.30pm on Thursday February 25th 2021. If anyone is considering taking on a position what's below should be a good help, following that talking to those on the committee now will give you a really good insight into what's involved.
*Updated to include this years OCM position.
Captain
Current: Darragh Lehane. 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: Peter Walsh. The captains right hand man (or woman!) 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 organized and has good communication skills.
Treasurer
Current: Eoin O'Shaugnessy. 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, organized and has a head for figures and book-keeping.
Safety, Training and Development Officer
Current: Adam Kennedy. 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.
Disciplines
Current: Ella McDermott. 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 Castleconnell every weekend! In order to do this knowledge and some experience of the various disciplines is useful!
OCM
Current: Rob Campbell. It is the OCM 's job to provide support to the committee however necessary. Their jobs will be decided by the captain and committee as needed. This job would suit somebody interested in getting on committee and helping out any way they can. They should be objective, organized and enthusiastic about whatever .the committee is up to.
Trips
Current: Lauren Kavanagh. Organizes 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 Officer
Current :Andrew Moran. Responsible for the upkeep of ULKC's stock of gear. Also organises the purchasing 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.
PRO
Current: Daniel Horgan. 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.
Fresher's Rep
Current: Eidin Dowling. 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: Daniel O'Rielly. Maintains the club website and Facebook page. Some knowledge of web design and website maintenance is obviously required.
Spare Person
Current: Stephen Watkins. 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. (Eoghan O'Duffy and Luke Flannery respectively)
We are looking for input from all members (especially those that have experience on the committee both past and present) for changes that could be made to the committee layout. This may be merging, changing, removing or adding new positions. Please discuss this below or email us at [email protected].
Committee Positions 2020/21
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Just updating Dan's excellent descriptions with this year's committee!!
Captain
Current: Peter Walsh. 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: Eidin Dowling. The captains right hand man (or woman!) 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 organized and has good communication skills.
Treasurer
Current: Rob Campbell. 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, organized and has a head for figures and book-keeping.
Safety, Training and Development Officer
Current: Luke Flannery. 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.
Disciplines
Current: Stella Mcelligot. 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 Castleconnell every weekend! In order to do this knowledge and some experience of the various disciplines is useful!
OCM
Current: Padraig Nestor. It is the OCM 's job to provide support to the committee however necessary. Their jobs will be decided by the captain and committee as needed. This job would suit somebody interested in getting on committee and helping out any way they can. They should be objective, organized and enthusiastic about whatever .the committee is up to.
Trips
Current:Adam Ryan. Organizes 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 Officer
Current :Eoghan O'Duffy. Responsible for the upkeep of ULKC's stock of gear. Also organises the purchasing 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.
PRO
Current: Daniel O'Reilly. 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.
Fresher's Rep
Current: Lauren Kavanagh. 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: Ciara O'Brien. Maintains the club website and Facebook page. Some knowledge of web design and website maintenance is obviously required.
Spare Person
Current: Darragh Lehane. 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. (Toirealach Murnion and Kirsten Hand-Howard respectively)
We are looking for input from all members (especially those that have experience on the committee both past and present) for changes that could be made to the committee layout. This may be merging, changing, removing or adding new positions. Please discuss this below or email us at [email protected].
Captain
Current: Peter Walsh. 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: Eidin Dowling. The captains right hand man (or woman!) 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 organized and has good communication skills.
Treasurer
Current: Rob Campbell. 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, organized and has a head for figures and book-keeping.
Safety, Training and Development Officer
Current: Luke Flannery. 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.
Disciplines
Current: Stella Mcelligot. 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 Castleconnell every weekend! In order to do this knowledge and some experience of the various disciplines is useful!
OCM
Current: Padraig Nestor. It is the OCM 's job to provide support to the committee however necessary. Their jobs will be decided by the captain and committee as needed. This job would suit somebody interested in getting on committee and helping out any way they can. They should be objective, organized and enthusiastic about whatever .the committee is up to.
Trips
Current:Adam Ryan. Organizes 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 Officer
Current :Eoghan O'Duffy. Responsible for the upkeep of ULKC's stock of gear. Also organises the purchasing 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.
PRO
Current: Daniel O'Reilly. 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.
Fresher's Rep
Current: Lauren Kavanagh. 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: Ciara O'Brien. Maintains the club website and Facebook page. Some knowledge of web design and website maintenance is obviously required.
Spare Person
Current: Darragh Lehane. 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. (Toirealach Murnion and Kirsten Hand-Howard respectively)
We are looking for input from all members (especially those that have experience on the committee both past and present) for changes that could be made to the committee layout. This may be merging, changing, removing or adding new positions. Please discuss this below or email us at [email protected].
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