OAC Committee 2004-2005

President : Dave Abram (president@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year -Geographer Dave's job is to be the figurehead of the club - to make decisions, and ensure the work needed to make things happen has been done effectively or delegated to someone else. However should anything go wrong, its his fault! How to spot him:No need, He will have already introduced himself, and will have a pint in hand with a big cheesy grin!   Dave gets bored with via ferate
Vice-President : Jasmin Paris (vice_president@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Vet The Vice-President has the mega task of organising our fabulous New Years trip to Scotland - quite a responsibility - after that they only have to pick up the pieces when the president's not around. How to spot her: At the front - faster than a speeding bullet - more energy than a truck load of Duracell -happily nibbling on a piece of fruit- the only one up at 6am on a Sunday ready and raring to go.
Secretary:Vicky Whibley (secretary@luoac.co.uk) 3rd-year Archealogy The Secretary's responsible for booking things, the clubs paperwork, keeping records of meetings, - all the hard jobs that no one else wants to do, but are essential for the club to run smoothly. How to spot her: How to spot her: Vicky's doing her degree 'so she's got something to do when she retires.' In the mean time she's out to enjoy herself - her notable pursuit at the moment is proving that transit vans do have the same cornering abilities as her Mini - so hold tight, and enjoy the ride.
Treasurer : Charles Roberts (treasurer@luoac.co.uk) 2nd-year Physics Phd The treasure has to keep track of the clubs finances- making sure our money gets siphoned off into the correct places - and then vanishes... How to spot him: Tall , with intresting tales - usually, the only one left standing at the end off the night - Does Charles enjoy Yakult? Well worth introducing yourself, and asking him about the friendly bacteria.
Membership Sec : Zofia Lisowski (membership_sec@luoac.co.uk) 2nd Year Vet The Membership Secretary is responsible for keeping in touch with you - sending out wonderful witty emails each week and telling computers exactly who you are. How to spot her: How to spot her: Watch out for the hair! Zof's pretty uniquely laid back, having been our first female 'man with the equiptment' - takes the art of navigation very lightly without getting lost, so look out for those interesting routes. The club's 'Neck-Hula' champion.
Social Sec :Gareth Hughes (social_sec@luoac.co.uk) 3rd year History The job of social secs is to ensure that themselves and everyone in the vicinity has some form of alcohol inside them and more in the hand. They need to be enthusiastic, up for anything and ready to convince people that ideas, such as the Smithdown 5 legged and forest night walks with only one head torch, are really good fun. How to spot him: Gaz enjoys a good pint and his sleep. Last year he proved that being president can be a stress free job - so if things are perfectly organised and running effortlessly he'll be nearby (or at least according to him!).
Social Sec :Rose Wilkinson (social_sec@luoac.co.uk) 2nd Year Geography We need two social secs, to ensure someone remebers what happens the night before. How to spot her: How to spot her: Our Rose enjoys boxing, so watch her defend her corner, and Liverpool. Rose will more often than not be the horizontal member of the group, by the end of a Tuesday night and will be givin it large in the Razz however much she pretends she doesn't like the place.
Publicity Sec : Gareth Evans (publicity_sec@luoac.co.uk) Final year Hispanic Studies . The publicity sec has to create wonderful posters, and keep this website up to date - in theory, the one person who should know what's going on... How to spot him: Gareth's got boundless enthusiasm, forever coming up with new plans and rushing out to perform them. He's also pretty indestructible - something that should be noted when considering following his plans.
Safety Officer : Ed Taylor (safety_officer@luoac.co.uk) 2nd-year Physics The club has a safety policy (it's very well hidden!), in order to prevent people getting carried away with what they attempt on the hill and/or on socials, and to ensure everyones properly equipped. Its the Safety officers job to ensure the policy is up to date, and observed. How to spot him: A pint in hand, pouring out a fog horn loud stream of facts/opinions, about a his latest deeds of daring do - or running away into the distance - another one of the OAC's indestructible clan, yet to be outdone in any field.
Man With the Equipment: Dan Peavoy (equipment_sec@luoac.co.uk) 2nd Year Theoretical Physics The club has a hoard of equipment, some dating back to the start of the club in 1936 - this is hidden deep in the guild... It's the equipment secretary's job to maintain and update this, and ensure whatevers needed for a trip is brought along. How to spot him: His head will be in the clouds, theorising on how to split the beer atom, or create a new religion, or band. Meanwhile his body will be heading for the nearest amount of danger it can find, as it escapes the control of his mind. Look out Newton!
Ordinary Member : Will Gillet (ordinary1@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Geography The Ordinary members, are the down to earth people who support the committee, and end up doing most of the work when other members find they've got to much else to do. How to spot him:Will's ice cool reputation, is still untarnished. What out for thoose bogs though!
Ordinary Member :David Jones (ordinary2@luoac.co.uk) Phd Physics How to spot him:David is a physicist who has seen the light and, decided the arts and natural world have a lot going for them - so its quite likely you'll see him sketching away at the back of the group, getting rid of a crushed banana, - or simply trance like enjoying the view, or maybe waiting on the bus for him at the end of the day...
Honorary, Honorary Member :Jane Dowden (honorary@luoac.co.uk) Super Hero (Teacher) Honorary Members are the clubs 'Angels' who've shone on the Committee in the past, and have attempted to fly away to do higher things - they're the ones who should have the sanity to point the club in the right direction when the committee decide it would be a go idea to do a three legged race accoss 'Crib Goch', or blow the entire grant, on a party... How to spot her:Jane's off busily exploring life, so you're unlikely to spot her - but if you're lucky - You won't fail to miss the carrot topped enthusiusm of someone who really knows whats going on and won't get you lost. Also noted for holding glasses of beer seemingly bigger than herself, and having an evil twin (no she's not - the evil bit just sounded good).
Honorary, Honorary Member :Chris Weatherby (honorary3@luoac.co.uk) Exploring Life As you may notice - we've two Honorary, Honorary Members this year , as Both Jane, and Chris have been granted this title more than once. How to spot him:Heading out into open country - when there's a perfectly good path to follow - Chris seems to rely somewhat on an internal compass/ line of sight, for navigation - making his routes a little infamous - power lines also seem to feature somewhere.
Sleep Monitor :Stu Janczak (sleep@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Aeronautical Engineering This 'Mythical' post was invented for the long 'charity' events we do. The job involves ensuring everyone walking is getting enough sleep ,as we drive between locations. How to spot him:Stu's either performing a sureal comic story to keep the ladies amused, or scrambling at the front of a walk to find that perfect route. Also know for risking his life to save others, at his own peril.
Sheep Monitor :Neil Colquhoun (sheep_monitor@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Classics Another 'Mythical' post, has responsiblity for the safety, and sanity of any sheep we should encouter on the hill, avoiding any unecessary suicides over the nearest cliffs as we approach. A pair of Velcro gloves is essential for this duty! How to spot him:Happy Chatty Neil, will be keenly sheep watching , and will willfully add a sureal comic plane and mischeif to whatever's going on - just don't bring sheep into the conversation..
Sock Burner General :Toria Creagan (socks@luoac.co.uk) Nurse @ The Royal The Sock Burner General (SBG) is responsible for ensuring we have clean air, if the club should ever find itself in enclosed spaces, where cheesy smells are starting to appear. How to spot her:Toria will be happily bubbling away, full of energy and catchphrases - or sound asleep as soon as she thinks no one's looking!