OAC Committee 2007-2008

President : Andy "Smartprice" Veal (president@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Medic This 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: There's a rumour that someone actually saw Andy last year, but it was rapidly discounted as fantasy (because maintaining alibis between his 4 or 5 boyfriends takes up all his valuable time). In case you were wondering, yes, he always takes his handbag climbing.

Vice-President : Kirk "Dimples" Waite (vice_president@luoac.co.uk) Physics PHD (2nd year) 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 him: Dimples doesn’t speak very often, but when he does, it’s not worth listening to. A big fan of Swedish Viking Goth Melodic Slit-wrists Abba-style Metal… in fact, the only fan, he can often be found dodging photos (owing to him being the least photogenic member of the OAC) or perving everyone else’s arses from the back of the walk.

Secretary : Alex "Me, me, everyone look at me!" Scrivens (secretary@luoac.co.uk) 2rd Year Medic The Secretary's responsible for booking things, the club's 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: Book early if you want to get a word in edgeways with Alex – frequently spotted in the less smart areas of town wearing a short skirt and impractical heels, Alex is the party animal of the OAC. How she finds time to come walking with the demands of her Nail Beauty Therapy course is a mystery to all of us…

Treasurer : Paul "Mad Dog" Gee (treasurer@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Radiographer The treasure has to keep track of the clubs finances- making sure our money gets put into the correct places - and then vanishes... How to spot him: Handsome, witty, intelligent - none of these describe Paul. 204 years old, Paul now believes that he owns almost all of the UK's national parks, having scent-marked almost every square meter in the traditional manner. The only club member to have his own Wikipedia entry, the invention of Velcro now means that Paul can finally dress himself.

Membership Sec : Nick "Nick" Gibbs (membership_sec@luoac.co.uk) 2nd year BSc Nick Gibbs Studies 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 him: His name is Nick Gibbs. We call him Nick. Or Nick Gibbs.

Social Sec : Ali "Deadly" Bentley (social_sec1@luoac.co.uk) 3rd Year Radiographer The job of the social secs is to ensure that they 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 her: Ah, Ali. Where to start. Stolen from the clutches of Ireland’s international showjumping team. In contrast to Alex, Ali is by far and away our quietest member… mainly because she’s usually too drunk to speak. Or breathe.

Social Sec : Tom "Biatch" Beach (social_sec2@luoac.co.uk) 1st Year Medic We need two social secs, to ensure someone remembers what happens the night before. How to spot him: One day, we’re sure Tom will be able to grow a beard, but until then his bumfluff and high squeaky voice will have to suffice. Tom frequently offers his expert navigational opinions, however as we prefer to finish walks approximately where we started them, his opinions are just as frequently completely discounted.

Publicity Sec : Sam "El ex-Presidente" Wedge (publicity_sec@luoac.co.uk) 4th Year Physicist 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: You may not be able to spot Sam behind all his camera equipment, which he uses pricipally to photograph single, lost gloves. It's a strange hobby, but someone has to do it (?). Sam is renowned for his enthusiasm, a wicked sense of humour and his photo-taking. You'll spot him at the front, smiling, often with an inexplicably unfashionable hat.

Safety Officer : DJ Rob "DJ" Graham (safety_officer@luoac.co.uk) Architect (of his own downfall) The club has a safety policy in order to prevent people getting carried away with what they attempt on the hill and/or on socials, and to ensure everyone is properly equipped. It's the Safety Officer's job to ensure the policy is up to date, and observed. How to spot him: DJ Rob is the main homie in da OAC ghetto, checkit. He’s one bad mofo, if you is no a safe bruva, he’s sho’ nuf gonna pop a cap in yo ass, innit. When he’s not out walking the walk he’s hangin an pimpin with his bitches. Riiight! Or something.

Man with the Equipment : Lord Rob "Strinfellow" Purdy (equipment_sec@luoac.co.uk) Another 'ckin physicist - I mean , do we really need so many? 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: Lord Robert Purdy owns most of central England. He started walking early, with 3 day hikes across his estate. Rob says that he enjoys slumming it with the peasants in Liverpool, but on the whole would rather be hunting us than walking with us. That's one of his pack of hunting rhinos in the picture.

Ordinary : Flash Gordon (ordinary@luoac.co.uk) 0.0000002nd Year Medic (course completed) Ordinary members are those who have tried to break free from OAC life, but cannot shed those final strings... We call upon their invaluable experience when our heads explode with stress. How to spot him:

Honourary : Claire "Ooh look, there's a cloud. No,wait.. it's an island." Haslam (honourary1@luoac.co.uk) Wirral Tax Office 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 accross 'Crib Goch', or blow the entire grant, on a party... How to spot her: The club's #1 walker - which is handy, 'cos we can't afford a llama. Unfazed by the steepest hillside, the wettest bog, or sharpest edge, she charges on undaunted - although it maybe just that she's short sighted, and can't see the ground from her great height. Inspiration for the invention of the ars@-crampon and default minibus driver, Claire will gladly carry any heavy kit for you and always buys everyone a drink at the end of each walk.

Honourary : Steph "Don't get her started on Everest" Pearson (honourary2@luoac.co.uk) 4th year Medic How to spot her: Another person who has escaped the workplace to re-train, Steph revels in all the cultured parts of student life that she missed out on the first time round whilst concentrating on the less cultured side. Perpetual motion personified, book well in advance with Steph to avoid clashes with her acting, women's society, accelerated medicine course, techno music... (when does she sleep?)